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We joined the TVS Apache Owners Group in Bhutan for the manufacturer's first international customer ride as we explored the Land of the Thunder Dragon astride the TVS Apache RR 310 and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.

Recently published patent images suggest that BMW Motorrad may be working on hybrid boxer engines for motorcycles.

The Benelli TRK 502 is priced from Rs. 5 lakh (ex-showroom); which puts in the same vicinity as a number of other offerings between 300-650 cc in the adventure motorcycle segment. While the bike does not have a direct competitor at this price point or displacement, the model does lock horns against the Kawasaki Versys 650, BMW G 310 GS, Kawasaki Versys-X 300, and the SWM SuperDual T. With a number of models to choose from, we do a quick specifications comparison to see where the Benelli TRK 502 stands against the competition.

New patent images filed by Suzuki show an unconventional engine layout with the motor placed upside down, possibly to improve mass centralisation, to aid in better handling and stability.

A couple of latest patent images reveal that Kawasaki may be working on an electric-powered motorcycle, but with assisted air cooling and possibly even a gearbox.

pdating its middleweight street-fighter for the 2019 model year, Yamaha Motor India has introduced the new MT-09 in the country. The 2019 Yamaha MT-09 is priced at Rs. 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and witnesses a price hike of Rs. 16,000 over the older model. Bookings for the new MT-09 are already open at Yamaha dealerships pan India, while deliveries should begin in the following weeks. The updated MT-09 gets subtle tweaks for the new year including a new paint schemes and graphics while retaining the same powertrain.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced the introduction of its new middleweight capacity motorcycle - CBR650R - in the country. Bookings for the Honda CBR 650R have commenced at a token amount of Rs. 15,000 across the company's Wing World dealerships, while the manufacturer has announced prices will be under Rs. 8 lakh (ex-showroom) for its newest offering. The Honda CBR650R replaces the CBR 650F globally and in India too, and is the more track focused derivative based on the 650 platform. The bike was first revealed at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan last year.

Benelli India is back and this time its new partners want to capture the premium end of the motorcycle market with full force. The Italian brand partnered with Adishwar Auto Ride India, its former dealer turned partner, which is now at the helm of operations in the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the TRK 502 launch recently, Benelli India revealed its expansion plans for India that will see the manufacturer bring five new bikes this year, while it plans to expand its dealer presence to over 40 outlets by the end of 2019. Having revived operations in August last year, the company currently has 12 dealerships operational across the country.