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If brake fluid on the motorcycles is not replaced for a "prolonged period" beyond the recommended two-year schedule, deposits may form on internal components "reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash".

In 2017, the company focused on opening the right dealership through business partners for the long term and currently has seven dealers.

Yamaha Motor India has showcased the sporty Ray ZR Street Rally Edition at the Auto Expo 2018. The one-off scooter gets sporty add-ons finished in black and gold that look good as well as an upgraded suspension and a digital instrument console.

The electric motorcycle, called Lucat, is completely customisable and gets smart connectivity. The Lucat is designed as a modern cafe racer and is priced at Rs. 2.8 lakh.

The new Honda X-Blade was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018 and will be priced under Rs. 79,000 (ex-showroom). Deliveries are expected to begin by March 2018.

Only full imports, or CBU bikes will have cost advantages after the government announcement to slash import duty on high-end bikes. Other premium bikes, which are assembled in India as CKDs, or brought in under bilateral free trade agreements (FTA), will not have any cost advantage.

The last three months saw six 125 cc scooters being launched, five of which made their debut at the expo. All set to hit the market in the next couple of months, here are the 125 cc scooters that made their debut at the Auto Expo 2018.

The Aprilia RS 150 and the Tuono 150 motorcycles have been showcased at the Auto Expo 2018. Both are premium 150 cc motorcycles that will comes with a host of premium offerings like USD front forks, ABS, optional quick shifter and a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 150 cc engine.