Bikes News

Royal Enfield continues 2016 with a strong sales performance, posting sales of 51,320 motorcycles in combined domestic sales and exports in March 2016. Overall, Royal Enfield sales grew by a whopping 52 per cent from 33,679 motorcycles sold in March 2015.

Bajaj Auto Limited posted a growth of 26 per cent in overall motorcycle sales in March 2016, as compared to the same period a year ago. Overall Bajaj sold 2,64,249 motorcycles in March '16 as compared to 2,09,937 in March '15.

Austrian bike maker KTM will be soon pulling off its shares from the public stock market in a bid to make itself a privately held company.

Mahindra Two Wheelers has launched the Mahindra Mojo across 23 dealerships in 11 new states in phase II of the launch of Mahindra's flagship motorcycle. The Mojo is now available across 14 states and 34 dealerships.

Samsung India Electronics has launched a new smartphone - the Samsung Galaxy J3 - featuring the S Bike mode, a first of its kind dedicated feature for two wheeler riders that is designed to enable responsible and safe riding.

India Yamaha's two products - the stylish scooter Yamaha Fascino and the 125cc motorcycle Yamaha Saluto - have received the prestigious India Design Mark (I Mark) certification by the India Design Council. This is the fifth consecutive year that Yamaha has received the esteemed certification.

Royal Enfield has managed to work its way around the issue and can now officially sell the Himalayan in Delhi with prices starting at Rs. 1,73,676 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Motorcycle racer and TV presenter Guy Martin has set a new Wall of Death world record by riding the biggest Wall of Death at a new record breaking speed. Martin hit a top speed of 125.7kmph on a BSA-engined motorcycle he built himself, around the large wooden drum type arena. The minimum requirement to break the record was to reach a minimum of 96.5kmph.