Motorcycle

Honda Motors recalls CRF1100 Africa Twin units to fix throttle operation

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Thursday said it is recalling certain units of CRF1100 Africa Twin to rectify issues with throttle operation. The voluntary recall is aligned with the global market action, the two-wheeler maker said in a statement. The recall affects certain units of this adventure motorcycle manufactured between February 2022 and October 2022, it said. The company has identified a concern with the motorcycle's throttle operation, HMSI said. During acceleration, the wheelie control system may get activated unexpectedly which in some cases may lead to loss of balance, it stated. As a corrective measure, Honda will update the ECU software in the affected motorcycles with the correct programming, HMSI said. This will be done free of cost irrespective of the warranty status of the vehicle and shall be carried out at BigWing Topline dealerships across India, it added. Customers can also check if their vehicle falls under this campaign by submitting their unique .

Festive season stabilises PV sales, 2Ws jump 14%; over 393K vehicles sold

PV, 2W segments post their highest-ever domestic sales on demand spurred by Dussehra, Diwali

Tremendous growth opportunity in India, Apac region: Zero Motorcycles CEO

US-based Zero Motorcycles sees tremendous growth opportunity in India where it has tied up with Hero MotoCorp for co-developing premium electric bikes, according to CEO Sam Paschel. The California-based firm, which specialises in electric motorcycles and powertrains, feels that it needs to have a product which could help it penetrate the price-sensitive market. "We see tremendous opportunities for us in those (APAC and India) markets. But I think you have to have a product that fits the use case and the price points of those markets," Zero Motorcycles CEO Sam Paschel told PTI here in an interaction. In future, the company will have models that should allow it to start penetrating the Asia Pacific and India as key markets, he added. Zero Motorcycles, which is a global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains, currently sells the majority of its vehicles in the US and Europe. Terming Hero MotoCorp as a long-term committed development partner, Paschel noted that partners are ..

Festive season motorcycle sales fall short of expectations: Bajaj Auto

Motorcycle sales in the ongoing festive season so far are below expectations as demand is muted and the industry will be lucky if it sees 3-5 per cent growth compared to last year, Bajaj Auto Executive Director Rakesh Sharma said on Wednesday. While there are still about 15 more days to go for the festive sales this month, he said as a result of muted growth in motorcycles, the overall growth prospects of the two-wheeler industry could also be impacted for the full fiscal. "The responses in the motorcycle industry are a little bit muted in the sense that we thought that about 6 to 8 per cent growth will be there in the festive period, but it is not that much. It is 1-2 per cent, almost very similar to last year, same period," Sharma told reporters in an earnings call. The expectations were that by Dussehra the growth would be at about 6 to 8 per cent, he added. "There are still 15 days. We have noticed a lot of times that demand can become very compressed, and can surprise us even

Honda overtakes Hero MotoCorp in 2W retail sales ahead of festive season

According to figures from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sold 62,537 more motorcycles and scooters than Hero MotoCorp in September 2024

India Yamaha Motor unveils R15M with Carbon Fibre pattern at Rs 2.08 lakh

Two-wheeler major India Yamaha Motor has unveiled a new variant of its popular 155cc motorcycle R15M equipped with a Carbon Fibre Pattern graphic design at Rs 2.08 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Equipped with 155cc liquid-cooled engine, the R15M variant aligns with Yamaha's 'Call of the Blue' brand campaign. "Yamaha motorcycles are well known for their exhilarating performance, exciting agility and eye-catching sporty design. Since its launch in 2008, the R15 has embodied class leading performance and has enabled numerous consumers in India to experience the joy of riding a SuperSport motorcycle with thoroughbred Yamaha Racing DNA", Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies, Chairman Eishin Chihana said in a company statement. The R15M with Carbon Fibre pattern is available at Rs 2.08 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) at Yamaha Blue Square showrooms while the price of upgraded R15M in Metallic Grey is offered at Rs 1,98,300 (ex-showroom Delhi) at Yamaha dealerships.

Karachi sees surge in street crime, reports 5,960 incidents in Aug: Report

The report also highlights that motorcycles are a common target, with 656 stolen and 3,385 reportedly taken from various parts of the city this year so far

Xtreme 125R's production capacity to be increased by 60%: Hero Moto CEO

This is the second time in recent months that the company is increasing the production capacity of this model

Hero MotoCorp to hike prices of motorcycles, scooters from July 1

Price rise would be upto Rs 1500 varying with models

Harley-Davidson quarterly profit declines by 23% owing to slow demand

Global motorcycle shipments, including those of Cruiser, Trike and Touring bikes, fell 7% in the quarter from a year earlier

TVS chairman emeritus Venu Srinivasan's family members ink non-compete pact

Family members of Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company Venu Srinivasan have entered into an understanding to avoid competition and the usage of certain trademarks, including TVS, in defined business areas, the company said on Friday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was executed on March 21, 2024, by Venu Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd Mallika Srinivasan, Director of TVS Motor Co and Deputy Managing Director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Ltd Dr Lakshmi Venu, and Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director of TVS Motor Co. The company is not a party to this MoU, the TVS Motor Company said in a regulatory filing. Lakshmi Venu and Sudarshan Venu are children of Venu and Mallika Srinivasan. Under the MoU, Sudarshan Venu has agreed that he and persons controlled by him shall not use certain trademarks, including TVS, in relation to certain businesses including design, manufacturing and supply of aluminium and magnesium die castings or machi

Working on portfolio of CNG bikes, first launch in FY25: Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto is developing a portfolio of CNG motorcycles, and the first such bike will hit the market next fiscal under a new brand, Bajaj Auto Executive Director Rakesh Sharma said on Wednesday. The company wants the government to consider lowering GST on such CNG bikes -- which will serve as a bridge to full electrification -- to around 12 per cent as it seeks to replicate the success it has witnessed in the CNG three-wheelers to the motorcycle segment as well. "We are putting our money where our mouth is. We feel CNG is a great option for the country, for the society and for the riders. We have proven this in three-wheelers and now we want to extend this into two-wheelers," Sharma told PTI in an interview. "It will not be only one vehicle but it will be a range of vehicles across segments. We will fill up the portfolio, we may not present it in one go but the idea is to have a portfolio of CNG motorcycles." Asked about the timeframe for the CNG bikes to hit the roads, he said, "I

Himalayan 450 set to launch today, check the latest features, prices, more

The Royal Enfield's Himalayan 450 is about to launch today, November 24, 2023. The bike comes with a Sherpa 450 engine for the first time. Here's all you need to know about it

Bikers arrested for performing risky stunts, bursting firecrackers in TN

In the video, the biker can be seen driving the bike at a high speed on one wheel by raising the front wheel off the road for a brief period and bursting firecrackers

Royal Enfield unveils Himalayan 452; gets a new engine, sleeker design

The new Himalayan will be Royal Enfield 452 will be a 451.65 cc, liquid-cooled engine which produces 40 break-horse power (bhp) and around 45 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm

Bajaj Auto launches Pulsar N150 at a starting price of Rs 1.18 lakh

The bike is available in three colours: Racing Red, Ebony Black, and Metallic Pearl White

As competition intensifies, Royal Enfield launches new 2023 Bullet 350

Aimed at a global audience, the Bullet is available for bookings in India starting Friday, and retail and test rides will begin from 3 September 2023

India model pre-orders 'exceeding expectations', says Harley-Davidson CEO

This time the company has teamed up with Hero Motor Co, the world's largest motorcycle maker, to make the bikes with prices below Rs 2.33 lakh ($2,841)

HMSI rolls out industry's first warranty programme for scooter, motorcycle

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday said it has unveiled an extended warranty initiative for all scooter and motorcycle models up to the 250 cc segment. The initiative enables customers to acquire an extended warranty within a flexible window of 91 days to ninth year from the date of vehicle purchase, the two-wheeler major said in a statement. The programme not only grants customers a comprehensive 10-year warranty coverage but also offers renewal options that remain transferable even in the event of a change in ownership, it added. "Customer satisfaction has always been crucial in the vehicle purchasing process, with after-sales service playing a vital role. As a leading two-wheeler manufacturer, the company aims to surpass customer expectations and set new benchmarks," HMSI Director (Sales & Marketing) Yogesh Mathur stated. It is the industry's first programme to offer extended warranty coverage of up to 10 years, inclusive of high-value parts, he added. "This

Power Electric Vehicles Rank in India's Top 4 Most Futuristic and Fastest Motorcycles

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