Bikes News

Bajaj Auto has announced that it will be introducing the 2017 KTM RC 390 and RC 200 in the country on 19th January. Launched in 2015, this is the first major upgrade that the RC twins get and will boast of new livery and more equipment. The updates will also keep the model relevant against rivals, especially with the new Duke range on its way later this year.

India Kawasaki Motor has opened up its new dealership in Mumbai that will be catering to new and existing owners. The dealership is set to be launched in the following days and will retail the complete range and also comes with a service centre.

Improving its middleweight monster even further, Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2017 Triumph Street Triple in the UK ahead of its launch in March this year. The bike now comes in three variants - S, R and the absolutely bonkers RS, and comes with more power, electronic aids and tech to keep the high speed and safety in place. The new Street Triple will be making it to India later this year.

Ahead of deliveries expected to commence soon, a leaked brochure of the 2017 KTM RC 200 and RC 390 has emerged online, revealing all the changes and updates for the new model year. The changes on the KTM RC twins for 2017 were first showcased at the 2015 EICMA Show in Italy, and include a host of new equipment onboard apart from the all-new livery.

UM Motorcycles Limited (UML) has announced a price hike for its Renegade Commando and Renegade Sport S cruisers in the country. With effect from 1st January 2017, the UM Renegade Commando is now priced at Rs. 1.64 lakh and the Renegade Sport S at Rs. 1.57 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).

Honda CB Unicorn 160 with a BS-IV engine and Automatic Headlights On function has been launched in India priced at Rs. Rs. 73,552. The 2017 version also gets a new Matte Marvel Blue shade, a longer visor and new graphics.

Harley-Davidson India has launched its second dealership in New Delhi, with Red Fort Harley-Davidson. The new dealership, the 25th Harley-Davidson dealership in India, is spread over 21,000 square feet in West Delhi's Mayapuri locality. With an exclusive lounge for H.O.G. (Harley Owners' Group) members, a rooftop caf, a ride in caf, gaming zone, DJ lounge, lockers and showers, Red Fort Harley-Davidson has been designed to deliver personal personalised experiences to Harley owners.

The Bajaj Dominar 400 has been dispatched to Bajaj Auto's dealerships across the country, while deliveries will commence later this week. With prices starting at Rs. 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Dominar has been exclusively available for bookings online and the owners have already been informed of the delivery date for their respective bike.