Shows & Events

Since its launch, the KTM Duke 200 has ushered in quite a revolution in the performance bike scene in the country.

Hence, it comes as no big surprise that in the recently concluded ‘Indian Motorcycle Of The Year’ (IMOTY) award, the Duke was the clear winner right from the start for many of the jurors. The orange pocket rocket from the Austrian motorcycle marque’s stable is undoubtedly one the most exciting motorcycles in the country till date. In a gala event held at Mumbai, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, MD, JK Tyre & Industries Limited handed over the IMOTY trophy to Mr. Amit Nandi, VP Bajaj Auto ltd on behalf of the esteemed jury of ICOTY & IMOTY 2013.

Mr. Aspi Bathena, Editor, Bike India magazine was also a part of the core committee which consisted of some of the most respected automotive journalists of the country. The IMOTY award is the most credible and coveted award in the automotive calendar – few might put it as the ‘Oscar’ of Indian automotive awards. The award is aimed at recognizing focused, consistent, and rigorous efforts made by auto manufacturers, with the highest levels of performance in the areas of design excellence, innovation and R&D, and the awards have been gaining prominence with each passing year.

As part of the 110th anniversary celebrations worldwide Harley Davidson India will hold their first -ever national HOG rally in Goa.

January 31 – February 1, 2013 will bring hundreds of customers along with their families from all over the country to one of the world’s premiere holiday locations to celebrate their association with the iconic motorcycle brand. The 110^th Anniversary is not a mere singular event, it’s an epic celebration of freedom that unites each and every Harley-Davidson owner around the world and builds on the strength of the Harley community. The events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom and the HD spirit.

Speaking to the media, Anoop Prakash, MD, Harley-Davidson India stated,“We are excited to offer our customers some great events next year, especially our first ever National H.O.G Rally in Goa as we celebrate 110 years of freedom at Harley-Davidson. We end 2012 with more than 2000 Harleys on the roads of India and an expanded presence across the country through new dealerships such as Bengal Harley-Davidson in Kolkata, Coromandel Harley-Davidson in Chennai and Spice Coast Harley-Davidson in Kochi. Most importantly, Harley-Davidson India would like to thank our customers, enthusiasts, and dealers for building the motorcycle community and for a year of great rides.”

Harley-Davidson India have also announced their sponsorship of India Bike Week event which will be the country’s first annual premier bikers’ festival open to all owners, clubs and enthusiasts. The India Bike Week will also take place in Goa on February 2-3, 2013.

The famed and prestigious Ducati Riding Experience is set to take place in the US of A next month.

The Italian marque are all set to offer bike enthusiasts a chance of a lifetime to be a part of the DRE (Ducati Riding Experience). Ten years after its introduction, the DRE is again preparing its motorcycles and riding school staff to teach riders of all levels in the US, from absolute beginners to experienced race track specialists.

Chief DRE Instructor, Dario Marchetti is all set with his team of teachers which include the likes of the legendary Troy Bayliss (three-times World Superbike Champion), Marco Lucchinelli (500 World Champion), Manuel Poggiali (125 and 250 World Champion), Niccolò Canepa (2013 FIM Superstock Championship competitor), Paolo Casoli (World Supersport Champion) and Andrew Pitt (two-times World Supersport Champion).

The 2013 DRE: USA is based on ensuring constant development and control of teaching protocols along with standards of excellence to all the participants who enroll at the 2013: DRE. Course participants will be provided a Ducati motorcycle, instructor, lunch and a welcome kit and riding gear also. For further DRE 2013 information enthusiast can go on the www.Ducati.com and can send enquiry mails on dre@ducati.com.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) participated in the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 14-27 November 2012 in association with the Delhi Traffic Police at their pavilion.

Activities for young children included role plays and interactive games for a “fun way” of learning. There were also Special Painting Competitions for over a 1,000 children from the age group of 5-8 years with gifts for the winners.

Honda arranged a practical riding experience for 9-12 year old children in a protected road environment designed specially for the purpose. The company trained 1,100 children on its CRF 50 model to help them understand why safe riding is important. Parents were advised to not allow children access to vehicles before they are at the correct legal age to ride or drive. The families were also presented ‘safe family’ framed photographs.

For riders aged 16 years and above, riding trainers (who are also present at all HMSI dealerships) helped them to experience more than 100 possible road dangers.

Over 2,000 visitors got to participate in this virtual experience, and more than 50,000 visitors to the Trade Fair gave an overwhelming response to Honda’s initiative of spreading road safety awareness and knowledge.

Not many off you might be aware about Valentino Rossi’s prowess on four-wheels, but the fact is that The Doctor has always been as good with cars as he is with bikes.

At this year’s ‘Monza Rally Show’ which took place over the weekend and, Rossi came home victorious after taking part in this star studded event.

Driving a tricked out WRC-spec Ford Fiesta, Vale blazed his way past the likes of three-times LeMans winner Dindo Capello, two times Italian rally champion Piero Longhi and MotoGP stars like World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso.

Second place went to Dindo Capello who was just 2.8s behind after nine stages in a Citroen DS3 WRC. Capello had already won the Monza event four times before. In third place was Piero Longhi. Andrea Dovizioso, who is apparently replacing Rossi at Ducati next year, came home fifth in another Citroen DS3 while current MotoGP champ Jorge Lorenzo finished tenth.

Rossi also won the ‘Master Show’ event on Sunday afternoon at the Monza event, where he went head-to-head in a series of heats on the tracks main straight. The Italian got the better of Dovizioso in the semi finals and Capello in the final to cap off a phenomenal race weekend at Monza.

picture courtesy: motogp.com