Bikes Reviews

Bajaj Auto has launched the much awaited Bajaj Dominar 400 in the country with prices starting at an introductory Rs. 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the non-ABS version. The Dominar is Bajaj's flagship offering and bookings for the same will be available only online for a token amount of Rs. 9000. Deliveries to commence in January 2017.

The Bajaj Dominar 400 is the new flagship offering from Bajaj Auto and is has finally made its official debut in the premium motorcycle segment priced from Rs. 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike competes with the KTM 200 Duke, Mahindra Mojo and Royal Enfield Classic 350. The Dominar 400 has come a long way since the concept, but has managed to retain most of the styling bits, while the mechanicals have seen a number of changes. The nameplate received of host of changes right from Pulsar CS 400, VS 400, to the Kratos. Power on the Bajaj Dominar comes from a 373cc single-cylinder DTS-i engine with a 6-speed transmission and a dual-channel ABS. The bike is primarily targeted towards riding long distances without having to compromise in power. The Dominar will surely stir up the 300-400cc segment in the country with its highly competitive price tag. With bookings commencing today at Rs. 9000, deliveries will begin in January next year.

Triumph Motorcycles inaugurated a new dealership in Delhi, the second in the Capital, and described as the largest dealership in north India. With this dealership, Triumph has expanded its dealership network to 14 across India.

The KTM 390 Adventure is likely to be unveiled at the 2017 EICMA with a possible launch in early 2018.

Bajaj Auto has silently put the new Bajaj V12, the 125cc premium commuter in the V series, on sale. The V12 is priced at Rs 56,283 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is currently available in only two colour option - Wine Red and Ebony Black.

Bajaj Auto has launched the 2017 Pulsar range in the country including the Pulsar 135 LS and Pulsar 180 that get BSIV compliant engines, while the 2017 Pulsar 150 gets the aesthetic upgrades but continues with a BSIII motor.

Bajaj has commenced dispatching the 2017 versions of the bikes to dealerships across the county. The first to arrive at showrooms is the 2017 Pulsar 220F that sports a host of aesthetic and mechanical upgrades including a BSIV compliant engine and is priced at Rs. 91,000 (ex-showroom, Thane).

KTM has confirmed that it will be producing a track-only version of the RC16 MotoGP race bike for customers that will go on sale in 2018. The hyperbike will be restricted to around 100 units in production with the V4 engine detuned to belt out around 240hp and is expected to carry a price tag of around 1,00,000 to 1,20,000 Euros when it goes on sale.