Bikes Articles

TVS Motor Company is all set to launch its most awaited product for 2016, the Apache 200 this month and TVS is likely to christen its new 200cc bike - Apache RTR 200 4V.

The new bike, as evident from recent spy shots, borrows design cues from the Avenger 150. But the bike will not have a cruiser-like look, and is expected to be a commuter bike. It is also expected to be launched under a new brand name which will co-exist with the Discover series in the executive segment.

Officially, Harley-Davidson has refused to divulge any details about the new product. But we have received an invitation for the Great Desert Ride organised by Harley-Davidson India where the new motorcycle will be unveiled. Our guess is it could either be an upgraded SuperLow or a new Fat Boy Special, both of which were discontinued recently from H-D India's product line-up.

The Classic 500 and Classic 350 gets four new colours, the Bullet gets three new colours and both the Thunderbird and the Continental GT get one new colour each.

The Mahindra Gusto 125 is largely identical in looks to the current Gusto, but gets a larger capacity 125cc engine. The scooter will be launched after the Auto Expo 2016, sometime in mid-February.

KTM's Matthias Walkner suffered a broken femur after a fall and is now out of the competition. Honda's Joan Barreda failed to start the Stage with Honda's hopes now riding on Paul Goncalves, who stopped to help Walkner. Goncalves is still in the overall lead.

The training program at the California Superbike School will be spread out over two batches - February 5-7 and February 12-14. The course fees are Rs 66,000 and includes service tax, insurance cover, food and fuel.

The 4th India H.O.G. rally will be held on February 18, 2016, in Goa and is expected to be attended by thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and their families from across the country. The celebrations will continue at India Bike Week.