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Bajaj-Triumph, Hero-Harley entry shifts premium bike race into top gear

Royal Enfield is also the undisputed leader in the 250cc-350cc segment, virtually owning the market at a whopping 94 per cent share

Commuter bike market in cruise mode; uncertainties may put brakes on growth

An uncertain rural recovery, stringent emission standards, and high financing costs could put the brakes on faster growth in FY24

Orxa Energies inaugurates new facility ahead of electric bike launch

The announcement comes ahead of the launch of Mantis, the company's flagship electric performance motorcycle. It is expected to be available for bookings by the end of this year

Hero MotoCorp set to roll out record number of products this year: CEO

Hero MotoCorp is gearing up for highest ever model introductions this fiscal as it looks to consolidate market share especially in the premium bike segment, according to the company's CEO Niranjan Gupta. The country's largest two-wheeler maker plans to introduce new bikes, including the first product under the Hero MotoCorp-Harley Davidson tie-up, during the ongoing financial year. The company has leadership in the budget bike segment (100-110cc) and is looking to enhance presence in the 125 cc and also drive in models to bring in volumes and enhance profitability in the 160-cc and above space. "We'll have product launches every quarter of this fiscal year. Probably this fiscal, we'll see the maximum number of launches ever seen in the company's history," Gupta said in an analyst call. The company is bullish on growth prospects this year with plans to further enhance its market share across segments, he noted. "We are excited about the fiscal and expect to build on our market shar

Electric bikes are breaking through in Germany, Europe's carmaking capital

Battery-powered two-wheelers will outsell traditional bikes in Germany for the first time in 2023, according to projections from the country's industry group

KTM India launched a more accessible 390 Adventure V with low seat variant

KTM India is set to launch its new 390 Adventure V for short riders. The height of the bike significantly dropped to 830 mm from 855 mm

Harley sees 37% rise in profit boosted by higher demand for popular bikes

The manufacturer also benefited from pent-up demand as COVID-exhausted Americans were eager to hit the roads on cars and motorcycles

HMSI recalls around 2K CB300R bike units due to manufacturing fault

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Friday said it is recalling around 2,000 CB300R bike units due to a manufacturing fault in the right crankcase cover of the engine. The voluntary recall covers the 2022 model of the CB300R. The company has identified that due to an inappropriate manufacturing process of the right crankcase cover of the engine, there are chances of sealing plug dislodging due to low retention force caused by engine heat, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said in a statement. This could further cause the sealing plug to come off and engine oil to splash out, it added. In the worst situation, the oil adhering to hot motorcycle parts may cause fire, its contact with tyres may cause slippage or it may injure the rider due to its hot temperature, the company stated. "As a precautionary measure, the replacement of affected parts will be carried out at BigWing dealerships across India starting from April 15, 2023. The replacement will be done free of cost ...

Yamaha Motor announces 'raising safety declaration' for its bikes

Aiming zero traffic accidents of motorbike Yamaha Motor continuously investigates technology support for safe riding

Electric sports bike firm Ultraviolette get funding from Qualcomm, Lingotto

Bengaluru-based start-up will launch motorcycle on November 24, aims to be in international markets

Two-wheelers rev up for mid-size battles amid rising competition

Royal Enfield has made aggressive moves in the 250-350 cc segment that it dominates, but the competition is accelerating

Motorcycle permits now costlier than new, entry-level bikes in Singapore

The cost of a 10-year motorcycle permit in the city-state hit a record S$12,801 ($8,984) this month according to data from the Land Transport Authority

New LML not primarily focused on price and range: MD Yogesh Bhatia

'The company is targeting to earn Rs 300 crore revenue in the first year after launching the first vehicle'

People opting for scrapping should get discount on new vehicles: Gadkari

Auto companies will see business increasing by 25-30 per cent thanks to scrapping, says minister

Britain's West Midlands lobbying M&M to open motorcycle factory in the area

Midlands region is home to more than 400 specialist firms including Aston Martin Lagonda and India-owned Jaguar Land Rover

New Royal Enfield Bullet 350 likely to launch today: Check specs and prices

The all-new Royal Enfield Bullet 350 will be based on Royal Enfield's J-platform, which is the same that is employed by the Meteor 350 and the new Classic 350

Royal Enfield to Harley, here are top 5 bikes to be launched in August

Have a look at the top five bike launches in August 2022. Know prices, details, and what makes them different.

IOC enters niche segment with Bikers Cafe to meet needs of expedition rides

Officials said the first such offering has been started near Shimla and more such facilities will be set up along the Chandigarh-Manali route as well as the Chandigarh-Kaza sector

After 3 yrs of challenges, auto sector may see double-digit growth in FY23

Industry insiders, analysts say SUVs to lead the charge among cars, two-wheelers to make strong comeback

2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 to launch today: Check price, other details

Here, we take a look at the design, performance, and expected price of the new Triumph Tiger 1200