Bikes Reviews

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has tied up with Punjab National Bank for vehicle finance as the two-wheeler maker eyes greater penetration in the rural and semi-urban regions across the country.

Bajaj Auto, the Indian two-wheeler giant, today launched the much-awaited KTM RC 200 and RC 390 bikes in India. The RC 200 will cost Rs 1.60 lakh, while the RC 390 is priced at Rs 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The 2014 edition of Dream Neo has been made available in White body-colour with red stripes as an addition to the existing colour line-up. The company says that that buyers will not have to pay any extra amount to get the bike in the new colour.

Both the bikes, KTM RC 200 and RC 390, will go on sale on September 9, 2014 with bookings starting right after. However, the deliveries are expected to commence from October onwards.

After launching the Indian Classic, Vintage and Chieftain in January, 2014, Polaris India has now unveiled the new Indian Scout here. The company has also made the cruiser available for bookings from today.

Quite unlike a traditional service van, Honda's Mobile Service Van combines a dealership & service outlet in a mobile format, which will help it reach prospective and existing customers in rural areas.

Priced at Rs 79,809 (on-road price New Delhi), the new Gixxer motorcycle will be pitted against Yamaha FZ FI V2.0, TVS Apache RTR, Honda CB Trigger, Hero Xtreme and Bajaj Pulsar 150. Booking for the bike is already open across Suzuki outlets in the country.

Mahindra Two Wheeler Ltd (MTWL), two-wheeler divison of Mahindra Group, has launched the new Rodeo Uzo 125 scooter at Rs 47,957 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The UZO 125 comes with new body graphics and coloured wheels that give it a sporty apeal.