Bikes

U'khand to impose green cess on out-of-state vehicles; EVs, bikes exempted

The Uttarakhand government will soon impose a green cess on out-of-state vehicles, an official said on Saturday. The amount ranges from Rs 20 to Rs 80 and will apply to commercial and private vehicles alike, he said. Two-wheelers, electric and CNG vehicles, those registered in Uttarakhand and those engaged in essential services like ambulances and fire brigades will be exempted, the official said. The tendering process for implementing the cess levying system has been initiated, Joint Commissioner (Transport) Sanat Kumar Singh said. "Our target is to operationalise the system by the end of December," he said. Automatic number plate recognition cameras will identify vehicles registered outside Uttarakhand and the amount will be deducted directly from the FASTag wallet of the vehicle owners, the official said. Three-wheelers will be charged Rs 20, four-wheelers Rs 40, medium vehicles Rs 60 and heavy vehicles Rs 80, the Joint Commissioner said. The cess will be charged based on ...

Bajaj Auto refutes price cut claims in Freedom 125 and Pulsar models

Bajaj Auto addressed reports that claimed price cuts of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for its bikes post-Diwali

Honda Motorcycle recalls 300-350 cc bikes to replace faulty parts

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Monday said it is recalling certain units of its bike models like CB350 and H'ness CB350 due to issues with wheel speed sensor and camshaft. The company is recalling CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H'ness CB350 and CB350RS, manufactured between October 2020 and April 2024, for issues with wheel speed sensor, the two wheeler major said in a statement. "It has been observed that due to an improper molding procedure being followed, water may seep into the wheel speed sensor. This may lead to a speed sensor malfunction causing error in the speedometer, traction control or ABS intervention," it said. In the worst case scenario, it may result in ineffective braking, it added. Units manufactured from October 2020 to April 2024 are affected under this potential issue, the company said. For issues with camshaft component, HMSI is recalling units of CB350, H'ness CB350 and CB350RS. "It has been identified that an improper manufacturing process being followed for

Hero MotoCorp's growth mileage: Rural recovery to power market share ride

To fuel its engine with a triple blend of rural focus, electric innovation, and a new product cycle

Hyderabad man spends Rs 25 lakh on fancy number plate: What it'll cost you

Often referred to as 'VIP' numbers, fancy registration numbers are chosen for their unique combinations or sequences of digits and alphabets

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z launched in India: Price, specs, features, and more

Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched its largest Pulsar model, the Pulsar NS400Z, marking a significant addition to its iconic motorcycle lineup. To know all about it, read on

HMSI domestic sales jump 42% to 481,046 units in April, exports up 67%

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Thursday reported a 42 per cent year-on-year jump in domestic wholesales at 4,81,046 units in April. The two-wheeler major had dispatched 3,38.289 units to its dealers in the year-ago. Exports increased 67 per cent to 60,900 units last month from 36,458 units in April last year, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. The total sales rose to 5,41,946 units last month against 3,74,747 units a year ago, it added.

Harley-Davidson motorcycles launched in India, prices begin at 13.39 lakh

Harley Davidson and Hero MotoCorp announced prices of the upcoming motorcycles in India. The motorcycle price begins at Rs 13.39 lakh (ex-showroom)

Bajaj Auto aims to make 10,000 Triumph units a month by September: CFO

Triumph accounted for 2.1% of Bajaj Auto's total two-wheeler sales in the fourth quarter. Its overall two-wheeler sales rose about 26% in the quarter year-on-year

Ducati releases date to launch Streetfighter V4 S in India, check details

Ducati to launch Streetfighter V4 S in India on March 12, 2024. The motorcycle will come with a Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V4 liquid-cooled engine

TVS launches TVS HLX 150F to mark best-selling model's milestone sales

Automaker TVS Motor Company on Monday announced that its best-selling TVS HLX line of two-wheelers has crossed the milestone of 3.5 million units in sales in international markets, and that it is launching the TVS HLX 150F, with added features, to mark the occasion. The company said it was expressing "its gratitude" to customers by launching the model with added safety features, better suspension and better styling, among other things. "The TVS HLX line was first made available 10 years ago in Africa and is now available in 50 countries across Latin America, Africa and Asia. The company expressed its gratitude to customers by launching TVS HLX 150F a new offering that has the powerful yet efficient ecothrust engine, added safety features, a superior suspension and better styling, courtesy new graphics and exciting colours," a company release said. The features include trapezoidal LED headlights that are brighter yet energy efficient, pillion handle rail for better grip, a rear load

Kawasaki Ninja 500 launched in India, price begins at Rs 5.24 lakh

The much-awaited Ninja 500 has been launched in India. The new Ninja 500 will replace its predecessor Ninja 400. The price of Ninja 500 begins at Rs 5.24 lakh

Royal Enfield partners with K-Rides Motosiklet to enter Turkiye market

Mid-sized motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Friday announced its foray into the Turkish market through a distribution partnership with K-Rides Motosiklet ve Bisiklet San. ve Tic. A.S., a subsidiary of Kibar Holding. K-Rides Motosiklet ve Bisiklet San. ve Tic. A.S. will be the official distributor partner in Turkiye. The first flagship store is set to open in Istanbul this spring, Royal Enfield said in a statement. Through the partnership a lineup of motorcycles including Bullet, Classic, HNTR, Meteor, Super Meteor, Interceptor, Continental GT, the new Himalayan and the Shotgun, featuring engine displacements of 350cc and 650cc will be sold in the country, it added. "We are confident in their knowledge and deep understanding of the Turkish markets and with this association Royal Enfield will further strengthen its presence in the region's mobility sector," said Royal Enfield Chief Commercial Officer Yadvinder Sing Guleria. Kibar Holding Chief Corporate Development Officer Gokhan ..

Bike taxis fall within definition of contract carriage: Road ministry

On the legal status of 'bike taxi', the road transport ministry has clarified that motorcycles fall within the definition of 'contract carriage' as per the Motors Vehicles Act, 1988. A contract carriage, according to the MV Act, is a vehicle carrying passengers for hire under a specific agreement. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), in an advisory to states, said that it has been brought to its notice that certain states/UTs are, while processing applications for grant of permits, taking the view that 'motorcycle' is not eligible to ply under contract carriage or operate as a transport vehicle. "It is clarified that as per section 2(28) of the MV Act, vehicles having less than four wheels fitted with an engine capacity exceeding 25cc are also included within the definition of motor vehicles. Hence, 'motorcycles' shall fall within the ambit of Section 2(7) of the Act," the advisory notification said. The contract carriage agreement involves renting an entire vehicle

TMS Ep625: Fixing taxi fares, Bajaj CNG bikes, Maruti shares, hot money

Has the Karnataka govt gone too far by setting cab fares? How will CNG bikes change the two-wheeler industry? Why are Maruti shares taking the back seat? What is hot money? All answers here

TVS Motor vehicle sales grow 23% to 339,513 units in January 2024

TVS Motor reported a 23 per cent increase in vehicle sales to to 339,513 units in January. The company had recorded total sales of 275,115 units in January last year, TVS Motor said in a statement. Sale of two-wheelers registered a growth of 25 per cent with sales increasing from 264,710 units in January 2023 to 329,937 units in January 2024. Of this, domestic sales spiked 24 per cent to 268,233 units in the previous month, it said. In the two-wheeler segment, motorcycle volumes were up 29 per cent to 1,55,611 units from 1,21,042 units in January last year, it said. The scooter segment registered a growth of 24 per cent with sales increasing from 106,537 units in January 2023 to 132,290 units in January 2024, the company said. The company said in January, it also witnessed a 34 per cent year-on-year growth in electric vehicle sales at the at 16,276 units. According to the company, its total exports grew 22 per cent. Two-wheeler exports registered a growth of 28 per cent with sa

Ola unveils e-bike service in Delhi, Hyderabad; plans 10K EVs across cities

The company plans to deploy 10,000 e-vehicles across Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad over 2 months

Hero Xtreme 125R launched in India; check price, features, and more

All-new Hero Xtreme 125R just launched in India, which is Hero's first bike in the 125 CC segment. Check its price, features and more

Hero forays into mid-weight category with Mavrick 440: Check price, specs

With Mavrick 440, HeroMotocorp entered the "upper-premium" segment in the Indian market on Tuesday. Here are all the specifications of the new flagship bike of Hero

BNC Motors plans to expand dealership network to over 300 outlets this year

Electric bike maker BNC Motors on Monday said it plans to expand its dealership network to over 300 outlets this year. It also said that around 90 of these outlets will be set up in north India, mainly across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. The company further said that it plans to launch two more products this year, including a scooter and a bike. The electric bike maker currently has 10 dealerships. As part of the plans for accelerating national growth with a strategic expansion, BNC Motors plans to add over 300 dealerships in its networks in India by this year, the company said. Of this, close to 90 new outlets are planned for northern part of India, mainly in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, it said. "Our increased focus on expansion into north India is a response to the growing demand and inquiries from customers who want to experience the BNC quality," said Anirudh Ravi Narayanan, CEO of BNC Motors. After six months of focused efforts in southern