Two Wheelers News

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro, off-road ready version of the Ducati Multistrada 1260, has been launched in India. Here's everything you need to know about the new Multistrada 1260 Enduro.

Hero MotoCorp has announced a reshuffle in its top management as the company aims to explore new trends in the auto industry. The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer has assigned Vikram Kasbekar as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) replacing Markus Braunsperger, while Rajat Bhargava has been given the responsibility to head the newly created 'Emerging Mobility' business unit. Both Vikram and Rajat will continue to report to Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp.

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro in red is priced at Rs. 19.99 lakh (ex-showrooom), while a new colour option, Sand, is priced at Rs. 20.23 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal has said in the company's annual report that Hero is working on multiple electric vehicle projects.

Homegrown EV manufacturer Ather Energy has commenced its operations in Chennai, its second market after Bengaluru. The company held its first customer event last weekend in the city, and has also begun accepting pre-bookings for its electric scooters for a token amount of Rs. 5000. The Ather 450 is priced at Rs. 1.31 lakh, while the entry-level Ather 340 is priced at Rs. 1.11 lakh (all prices, on-road Chennai), and will be officially launched tomorrow. The prices are about Rs. 5000-6000 more expensive than Bangalore. It is to be noted that the on-road price is in-line with the current GST rate of 12 per cent on EVs, and is likely to see a reduction once the GST council approves the five per cent rate as recommended under the Union Budget 2019.

The 50th anniversary model BMW R Nine T/5 has several aesthetic details in a nod to the 1960s /5 series models, but with modern technology as well.

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is already on sale in the international market, and the new 125 cc Pulsar is expected to be launched in India in the next few months.

The new Royal Enfield Classic 350 is likely to get a fuel-injected engine with a 6-speed transmission, and will come with standard dual-channel ABS.