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Bajaj Pulsar RS400 could use the same 373.3 cc triple-spark engine found in the Dominar 400 producing 40 PS and 35 Nm Speculations surround the debut of the Bajaj Pulsar RS400 in India have been there for many years and alleged near-production prototypes were also spotted. However, it did not come into fruition as Bajaj concentrated on launching the Dominar 400 instead as opposed to expanding the Pulsar range beyond 200 cc. While KTM widened its 390 series with the addition of the Adv, Bajaj has rather been quite with the Dominar 400 as it did not get the attention it deserves among customers. Despite multiple price hikes, the Dominar 400 did get a major update addressing some of its issues and it still remains as a highly accessible with packed features for its price tag. The latest rumour mill indicates that Bajaj Pulsar RS400 is in the works but it is not for India. The supersport is said to go on sale in Indonesia first as early as August 2020 and it will have com...

With increased focus on boosting economic activity during Lockdown 4.0, Honda2Wheelers India will resume production at its four plants in a phased manner The first plant to resume production will be the one located at Narsapura in Karnataka. This is the company’s biggest plant and it will be operational from May 25. The other three plants will be restarted in the first week of June. These are located at Tapukara in Rajasthan, Manesar in Haryana and Vithalapur in Gujarat. Along with Honda’s best seller Activa – production of other scooters and motorcycles will also commence. Manufacturing is expected to commence in a seamless manner, as all of Honda’s 300+ suppliers have received the necessary approvals to restart their plants. The company is unlikely to face any shortage or parts. Honda suppliers are expected to resume production at their respective plants in the coming days. Honda is following a calibrated approach to manage its ecosystem to ensure stable and efficient ope...

James Bond movie no 25, No Time To Die will feature a special Triumph Scrambler 1200 James Bond movie franchise and its association with British automotive brands is a longstanding tradition. It is something auto enthusiasts eagerly anticipate when every Bond movie inches closer to its release date. The 25th James Bond movie, No Time to Die, was originally supposed to be released worldwide in April but it has been postponed due to the pandemic. As the fans wait for Daniel Craig to do his thing on the big screen, Triumph Motorcycle has announced a special edition Scrambler 1200 to celebrate its collaboration with the popular movie franchise. The Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is limited to just 250 units worldwide, and as the name suggests, is inspired by the custom Scrambler 1200 motorcycles featured in No Time to Die’s action sequences. Based on the top-end Scrambler 1200 XE, the Bond Edition features ‘premium 007 bodywork’, complete with exhaust number board, l...

Royal Enfield, the Chennai-headquartered iconic motorcycle manufacturer, sells even motorcycles in European markets and in Korea, where it has issued a recall for some models Royal Enfield is easily among the most iconic names in the Indian motorcycle market today. The retro-style motorcycle manufacturer sells a range of motorcycles in India, which includes models like the Bullet, Classic, Himalayan and the 650-twins. What’s more, the motorcycle manufacturer even exports motorcycles to many markets in Europe and to South Korea. It is in these international markets that the company has issued a recall for 15,200 units to replace a brake part. The motorcycles that fall under this recall drive include the Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 and Himalayan, which are three of its latest motorcycles. The voluntarily recall has been issued after the company found out a brake calliper corrosion-related issue in models sold in these countries. On further investigating ...

BMW F 900 R rivals KTM 790 Duke, Ducati Monster 821 and Kawasaki Z900, while F 900 XR puts up against Ducati Multistrada 950 and Kawasaki Versys 1000 BMW Motorrad India has today launched the F 900 R and the F 900 XR motorcycles in the country. The F 900 R Standard is priced at Rs. 9.90 lakh while the F 900 XR Standard costs Rs. 10.50 lakh and the F 900 XR Pro at Rs. 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The German manufacturer is currently working on improving its middleweight range in the country, and the launch of these two new motorcycles is a part of the plan. While the F 900 R and the F 900 XR are based on the same platform, are powered by the same engine and share the same components as well, the former is a naked roadster while the latter is a sport tourer. The bikes get a different design altogether, which gives each one of them their own unique identity while also offers different riding dynamics. Powering the two bikes is an 895 cc parallel-twin engine putting out 105 ...