Bikes News

Kawasaki has announced that 2017 will be the last model year for the Kawasaki W800, a retro classic bike inspired from the original Kawasaki W1, which debuted in 1966. Kawasaki's decision to discontinue the W800 seems to be largely out of compulsion of Euro 4 emission norms.

Hero Electric has announced an online launch of its latest product - Hero Electric Nyx, starting at Rs 29,990. The bike will be available exclusively on Paytm, and will be the first time that an e-bike company has chosen an online platform to launch their product.

An Italian newspaper has reported that Polaris might be interested in buying out MV Agusta, relieving it of its financial woes. Polaris had earlier bought and gave a fresh lease of life to Indian Motorcycles and Victory Motorcycles.

Custom bike designer Marek Nachlik from Hamburg, Germany has brought in a twist to this humble Italian scooter Vespa that has been overhauled to produce 55hp of power.

Benelli may be getting ready to release two new mid- and large-capacity motorcycles, according to recent reports. The Italian brand's Chinese owners, Qianjiang is preparing to extend the Benelli range with these two new bikes with an eye on the European market. Both bikes could be unveiled at the EICMA 2016 in Milan later this year.

A 'young and free' iteration of motorcycling from Harley-Davidson, the American bike maker has unveiled the new XG750R Flat Tracker, its first flat track race bike in 44 years.

Kawasaki Motors has confirmed that it has no plans to start CKD operations for the Z800 in India.

Mahindra is looking at the feasibility of buying out either Norton Motorcycles or BSA. Reports suggest that representatives from Mahindra have already met Norton and BSA officials and a deal might be announced in the next few months.