Bikes News

BMW Motorrad has launched the 2017 model of its popular S1000 R super-naked sportbike. It was first showcased at the 2017 EICMA along with the updated BMW S1000 RR sportbike and the S1000 XR adventure sport motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has given quite a few updates to the S1000 R such as a new lighter chassis, Euro IV compliant engine with a bump of 5 bhp from 157 bhp to 162 bhp and a 2kg reduction in weight from 207kg to 205kg. The 2017 model also gets a revised electronics package which includes lean-angle sensitive ABS along with a bi-directional quick-shifter as well.

Indian Motorcycles entry-level cruiser, the Indian Scout Sixty, has been introduced in a two-tone paint scheme in Europe and will be available from April 2017 onwards. The new colour option, called Star Silver/Thunder Black joins the existing colour options on the Scout Sixty of red, solid white or black.

Honda has unveiled a rally-ready version of its adventure model the CRF1000L or Africa Twin as it's called. The Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L Rally, as it's called, was first showcased as a CRF1000L Enduro Sports concept based at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November 2016.

Royal Enfield is the latest manufacturer to have silently updated its line-up to the BSIV emission norms. While the company is yet to release a statement, Royal Enfield dealerships across the country have confirmed to carandbike.com that the BSIV compliant motorcycles are on their way with production commenced and deliveries set to commence from April.

There are so many options as far as sportbikes are concerned that we had a tough time choosing some of the best ones currently on sale in India. Here is our list of some of the best sportbikes that money can buy. Be advised, most of them are extravagant indulgences. Buying a sportbike in India will always be a decision of the heart, rather than the head.

India Kawasaki Motors has introduced the ZX-10RR supersport motorcycle in the country with a price tag fo Rs. 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Kawasaki ZX-10RR is a limited edition offering globally with production restricted to only 500 units, and a lucky few in India will now be able to get their hands on the track machine. Based on the ZX-10R, the 'RR' differentiates itself with more focused and sophisticated equipment on board for a focused track-spec riding experience as well as the matte black paint job.

Harley-Davidson India will be launching a new motorcycle - the 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod, already updating the official website with details and specs of the upcoming model. So far, there's no word on the pricing, but the new Street Rod, based on the Harley-Davidson Street 750, is expected to be priced around Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

TVS is all set to launch the 2017 model of its popular scooter, Jupiter with a BS IV engine and the auto headlamp on (AHO) function. TVS will also introduce two new colours of Royal Wine and Green. Apart from these updates, the Jupiter will now get a disc brake up front as an option in the standard variant as well.