The Indian two-wheeler market witnessed a lot of interesting developments in almost every segment last week. From scooters to big bikes, new entrants were introduced by the mass market and premium brands in multiple categories. If you are still unaware of these updates, here’s a quick round-up.
Bajaj has re-introduced the Pulsar 220F in India with a price tag of Rs. 1,37,126. The reason for its re-launch is the continuous demand for the bike in various parts of the country. The only major change made to the 2023 Pulsar 220F is the OBD-2 (onboard diagnostics) system to comply with revised emission norms. Apart from that, the 220cc single-cylinder motor is unchanged and produces 20.11bhp and 18.55Nm.
BMW R18 Transcontinental launch
BMW Motorrad India has launched the new Transcontinental variant of the R 18 cruiser in India. While the standard model already looks imposing, the Transcontinental dials things up a notch with its humungous bodywork. The bat fairing, hard case panniers, and the pillion backrest with the top box add to the visual appeal of the bike. It is priced at Rs. 31,50,000 which is much more expensive than the standard R 18 which starts from Rs. 22,50,000 onwards.
In our exclusive report, we revealed that Hero MotoCorp is prepping to bring back its iconic motorcycle, the Karizma. Moreover, we also revealed some details about the bike such as its engine displacement, expected power and torque output figures, and its positioning in the brand’s portfolio. If all of this sounds intriguing, click on the story link to read the report in detail.
Honda might soon launch a new variant of the Activa 125 in India. Likely to be called the Activa 125 H-Smart, its details have been revealed on the company’s official website. The most significant change is the introduction of the new Smart Key. It sports safety features like the Smart Unlock, which allows the owner to lock/unlock the scooter as well as the fuel lid and boot from a distance. Meanwhile, the Smart Find makes the indicators blink to locate your scooter easily in parking.
Royal Enfield Sherpa 650 spied
Royal Enfield’s upcoming offering, likely to be christened the Sherpa 650, has been spied again. The test mule seen in the spy shots gives a detailed look at the seeming production model. Similar to the existing 650cc offerings, the Sherpa too could feature a round LED headlight. However, the Sherpa sports a headlight grill for added protection during a crash. As for the bodywork, the fuel tank, the single-piece seat, and the side panels look similar to the Interceptor.
