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Honda Stunner & Aviator get new colours

September 5, 2011 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

New Honda Stunner and Aviator Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), has released its new refreshed look for its Aviator scooter and CBF Stunner 125-cc bike.

The Aviator will now be available in Berry Purple and Sunbeam White, in addition to the three existing colours – Rebel Red Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black and Monsoon Grey Metallic. The scooter will be available in two variants viz. ‘Standard’ with drum brakes and ‘Deluxe’ equipped with front disc brakes, with no changes in price.

The CBF Stunner would now be available with new black, white and grey graphics along with the logo on the front cowl. The 125cc machine now comes in two new colours – Candy Palm Green and Black; which are in addition to the two existing shades – Sports Red and Pearl Sports Yellow. Thankfully, no changes in price here either.

KTM Duke 200 launched … in Malaysia

September 5, 2011 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

KTM Duke 200 launch The Austrians have launched a bike that many Indians want, in Kuala Lampur

It’s a relief to see the bike in flesh after just having spy shots available for what seems like an eternity. The real pain is playing spot the difference between the 200cc and 125cc versions of the Duke.

Pricing is an aspect which would certainly bring a smile to the faces of Indian enthusiasts. With the affordable-performance range now starting at the low end with Pulsar 220 and ending with CBR 250 or Ninja 250, the Duke is expected to come up close to the Rs 1.1L mark, creating another sub price range. This, we feel is quite reasonable for a bike painted in orange, with supermoto capabilities made by a Dakar rally legend manufacturer.

The Duke 200 looks like it means business and has a purposefully design. The bike’s styling is in fact so provocative, the Malaysian Prime Minister who unveiled the bike couldn’t help but swing his leg over it, never mind the inhibitive clothing or the fact that he isn’t 16 years old.

The bike will be launched in India by the end of 2011 and we can’t wait to grab the handlebars of this one, so stay tuned for a Bike India ride report.

Tour of Rajasthan 2011 is here

August 30, 2011 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

Keeping the tradition alive, Royal Enfield announced the Tour of Rajasthan 2011, a bike ride across the Thar desert and some of the best Tarmac in the country.

The 10 day ride will be starting the from Jaipur, the pink city then traversing through Mahansar, Bikaner, the Sand dunes of Jamba, Jaisalmer, Sam, Jodhpur, Kumbalgarh, Ajmer/Pushkar and converging back to Jaipur.

Accommodation is on twin sharing, with with just bed and breakfast provided by the company throughout the trip. However in camps and smaller towns, dinner will also be taken care of. Please note that Pillions are not allowed on this ride and each rider will have to bring his own ride. The primary eligibility criteria is that you need to be owner of a Royal Enfield motorcycle. The bike maker will make sure that a small team of mechanics with some spares will provide service support on the tour, and even a team doctor will be at hand.

The registrations of the Royal Enfield Tour of Rajasthan 2011 have opened in a first come first serve basis and would cost Rs 16,000 per person and the cost of Petrol and other meals will be borne by each rider. Let’s roll!

Bajaj launches Boxer 150

August 29, 2011 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

New Bajaj Boxer 150 launch 2011 After creating a buzz in the 150-cc commuter segment with their Discover range, Bajaj Auto recently launched Boxer 150 in the country.

Delivering 12 PS power and 12.26 Nm torque from its single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine, the bike caters majorly to the semi-urban areas. Coming with a rugged frame, twin 125 mm telescopic suspension and 190 mm ground clearance, it promises to fare equally good on poorly constructed roads as on smooth tarmac. The Boxer comes with 130 mm drum brakes (both front and rear) and stands light weight at 123 kg. The new Boxer has been priced at Rs 48,197 (OTR,Pune).

ST7 accessories coming soon

August 29, 2011 by Bike India Team Leave a Comment

Hyosung ST7 Accessories Aimed at making good-looking machines look even better.

The premium cruiser segment is catching up in the Indian two-wheeler market as never before. Today not only does the buyer have numerous options to pick from, but every bike maker is trying to woo him with goodies to make his ownership experience better. Following the same lines, Garware Hyosung have decided to deck up their cruiser ST7 with accessories that would make this good-looking machine look even better.

The set of accessories offered by the company include front windscreen visor, crash guards, leather tank pad, foot board, leather saddle bags and back-rest for the pillion. The bike’s branding has been used extensively over the accessories and since they are being imported currently, the whole set has been priced at Rs 1.25-1.5 lakh. The company says that it will try to bring the cost down in the near future.

Hyosung ST7 Accessories Back rest and Foot pad