Motorcycles

HMSI launches H'ness bike range compliant with latest emission norms

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Friday said it has launched H'ness CB350 and CB350RS bikes with latest emission norms. The price of H'ness CB350 trims start from Rs 2.09 lakh while CB350RS variants are priced upwards of Rs 2.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The models come with on-board diagnostics (OBD2B) system thus conforming to stricter emission norms which will kick-in from next month. The bike would be available at the company's BigWing dealerships from the end of March, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. "Ahead of the government's deadline, HMSI has been aggressively working on upgrading the product line up with latest norms. Today, we launch the new OBD2B compliant 2023 H'ness CB350 and CB350RS which are future ready," HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Atsushi Ogata said. The company said it has also introduced an all-new customisation section for CB350 customers.

Long queues at filling stations in Pakistan amid acute petrol shortage

Long queues of automobiles and motorcycles were witnessed at filling stations in capital city of Islamabad and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province due to reduced supplies by oil marketing companies

Hero Motorsports team begins its seventh consecutive Dakar Rally in Jeddah

India's Hero MotoSports Team Rally began its seventh consecutive Dakar Rally at the Sea Camp near Jeddah on Saturday. The team features a stellar squad of four Rally GP class riders - Franco Caimi, Joaquim Rodrigues, Ross Branch, and Sebastian Buhler. Starting their campaign on a strong foot at the 45th edition of the Dakar Rally, the Team finished the 13-km long Prologue stage with three riders in the top 10 positions. Ross Branch achieved a spot on the podium with a third place, followed by Joaquim Rodrigues in the sixth and Sebastian Buhler in eighth positions. Franco Caimi is in the 20th position in the Rally GP Class. After a short start podium ceremony, riders completed the short 13-km special on the seafront, which gave the top 10 finishers an advantage of choosing their starting positions for the first stage due on Sunday. The first official stage of the Dakar Rally 2023 will take the riders around a 603 km loop around the Sea Camp with 367 kms forming the special ...

Two-wheeler companies get over 2-year breather on emission sensor

Rule deferred as trial results were 'far from satisfactory'

Not worried about being late in launching e-scooter: Yamaha India Chairman

Eishin Chihana tells Business Standard that his company wants to ensure quality and safety first

Volume growth, weak mix likely to impact Eicher Motors' margins

Muted domestic demand and margin pressure may weigh on the stock

Easy rider: The biking gear you need for safety and comfort on the road

Helmets, jacket and gloves will protect you in your adventures: choose them well

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

German PE firm acquires 80% stake in Mahindra-owned Peugeot Motorcycles

The Munich-based private equity holding company has a portfolio of 32 companies and has a presence across Europe

Hero MotoCorp, Harley Davidson close in on motorcycle platform

This is part of the larger strategy to strengthen presence in the premium segment where rival Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield have a stronghold and in which even TVS Motor Co is making rapid strides in

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

We're reading too much into weak two-wheeler demand: Hero Moto exec

The optimism is in contrast with the dealers' confidence, which flagged the recovery in motorcycles and scooters "as an area of concern"

TVS Motor unveils upgraded variants of Apache RTR 160, 180 cc motorcycles

Two and three wheeler maker TVS Motor has unveiled 2022 models of its flagship Apache range of motorcycles strengthening its product portfolio, the company said on Thursday. Upgraded with a host of features, the motorcycles are priced at Rs 1.17 lakh for the 160 cc (base variant) and Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi) for the 180 cc base variant. The power increased in the bikes have led to reduction in weight at two kilograms for the 160 cc bike and one kilogram in 180 cc motorcycle. "TVS Apache series has been built on the racing heritage of TVS Racing to bring superior products into the market that connect with our customers. The introduction of the 2022 range of TVS Apache RTR 160 and 180 is a testament to our commitment towards delighting the Apache community," TVS Motor Head-Business (Premium) Vimal Sumbly said. "These motorcycles will continue their legacy of offering class leading race technologies to transform performance biking and further strengthening our premiumisati

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.

Motorcycle Drag Racing: Muddappa sets national record in third, final round

Bengaluru's Mudappa won his fifth consecutive national title in the premier Super Sport 1051cc and above class for super bikes

EMotorad expands int'l footprint; launches motorcycles in Japan, Nepal

Domestic premium electric bike maker EMotorad has expanded its international footprint with the launch of its motorcycles in Japan and Nepal.

Chandigarh: Bike rally flagged off to commemorate 1971 war victory

Around 550 bikers including veteran and serving Defence Officers will be taking part in the most anticipated event of MLF

Bajaj Auto second quarter after-tax profit rises 71% to Rs 2,040 crore

Exports of two-wheelers stood at 5,41,767 units as compared to 4,14,271 units in the second quarter last fiscal, a growth of 31 per cent

Hero MotoCorp to hike price of model range by up to Rs 3,000 from Sep 20

The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Thursday said it will increase the price of its entire model range by up to Rs 3,000 from September 20

Royal Enfield to recall 236,966 motorcycles due to defective ignition coil

Recall includes Classic, Bullet and Meteor models; defect can cause misfiring and reduce vehicle performance and in rare cases, can also cause electric short circuit