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Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has announced the export of its most successful motorcycle in India, the made in India Suzuki Gixxer to Japan. This is SMIPL's first India-built motorcycle that will be sold in Suzuki Motor Corporation's home market. According to a release from Suzuki Motorcycle India, the first consignment of made in India Gixxer motorcycles has already left India for Japan.

KTM India today launched the long-awaited 2017 KTM RC 390 and RC 200 Supersport bikes in the country. Priced at Rs. 2.25 lakh and Rs. 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively, this is the first major upgrade for the RC twins in India and the bikes now come with a new livery, bolder styling, and a host of new equipment.

Benelli is going from strength to strength, opening up showrooms across the country and establishing presence. The company recently inaugurated its second showroom in Chennai, at Anna Nagar. Both the existing showroom and the new one are owned by 'Power Super Bikes'. The new showroom is fully operational, with bookings and deliveries open. The showroom will also have service bays. All the bikes in the Benelli portfolio will be on display.

Whenever Ducati and the Italian lifestyle apparel brand, Diesel, have collaborated, they have created magic. Last time, it was the Ducati Monster Diesel and this time around, the two companies have come together to create the Ducati Diavel Diesel. It was designed by Andrea Rosso, Creative Director of Diesel Licenses and the Ducati Design Centre.

MV Agusta is showcasing two of its special livery bikes at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. The Motor Bike Expo is a custom bike festival and MV Agusta chose to showcase two custom bikes, both derivatives of the Brutale, the most famous naked-icon of the Italian brand.

Bajaj Auto has announced that its entire product range sold in India is now compliant with Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) emission standards. This means that all Bajaj two-wheelers and three-wheelers manufactured in the country for domestic sales will adhere to BS-IV emission regulations.

Ducati sold 55,451 bikes in 2016, posting a new sales record on the Italian two wheeler manufacturer's 90th anniversary. Overall sales were up 1.2 per cent from 54,809 bikes in 2015. The US remained Ducati's strongest market, with sales of 8,787 new bikes in 2016. In Europe too, Ducati posted impressive growth numbers - 38 per cent growth in Spain, over 20 per cent in Italy and more than 8 per cent in Germany.

BMW Motorrad has posted another record sales year, the German two wheeler manufacturer's sixth record sales in a row. In all, BMW Motorrad sold 1,45,032 motorcycles and scooters in 2016, registering a 5.9 per cent growth over the previous year, when BMW sold 1,36,963 units.