Two Wheelers News

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the 2020 Honda Livo BS6, with prices starting at Rs. 69, 422 (ex-showroom, Jaipur). The new Livo BS6 gets updated with new technology, new features and new colours.

Harley-Davidson India also launched the Low Rider S at India's first-ever virtual H.O.G. Rally, which was held through an hour-long live streaming event.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has begun deliveries of the 2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports with manual gearbox is priced at Rs. 15.35 lakh while the DCT (dual clutch transmission) variant is priced at Rs. 16.10 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, India.

Citizens with mild or medium colour blindness can now obtain Driving Licence for transport vehicles.

Bike number 001/500 was delivered to Belgian Filip Van Schil by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali at the Borgo Panigale Ducati factory.

MG Motor India recently commenced the production of the Hector Plus at its facility at Halol, Gujarat. The carmaker is all set to launch the SUV in the Indian market by next month. Ahead of its launch, the SUV has been listed online on the official website. Moreover, the three-row version of the MG Hector was captured on camera at the dealership stockyards, hinting that the company has commenced the despatches ahead of the launch. The Hector Plus was officially unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020. The SUV was expected to hit the showrooms by now, but it was postponed owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced an extension in the enrollment period for purchasing its extended warranty. Buyers can now purchase the extended warranty for up to three years within 550 days from the day of purchase of their motorcycle or scooter. Previously, Honda two-wheelers owners had to purchase the extended warranty within 365 days from the day of purchase of their model. This means that the optional extended warranty is also available for owners with vehicles that are less than 1.5 years old.

One of the biggest motorcycle events of the year, the EICMA Motorcycle Show has been cancelled for 2020. The 78th edition of the motorcycle show was scheduled between November 3-8, 2020, in the halls of Fiera Milano, in Milan; however, the annual motorcycle show has been postponed to 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been one of the worse-affected by COVID-19 and the extended travel restriction and social distancing protocols have made it difficult to host events that would warrant mass gatherings. The 78th edition of EICMA has now been postponed to November 9-14, 2021.