Unlike every Sunday, this week’s bike story round-up doesn’t comprise of news only. The list also includes a road test review, mainly because it’s of a bike as legendary as the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa. Yes, we have tested the global icon comprehensively! However, that’s not the only story where all the excitement lies. Read on.
Kawasaki took the wraps off the 2022 model year of its naked street bike, the Z900. The only update it has received is the introduction of a new colour scheme - Metallic Spark Black. The rest of the aspects remain unchanged. It continues being propelled by a 948cc, inline four cylinder mill while the electronics package comprises traction control, two power modes, and four riding modes.
India’s smallest true-blue adventure motorcycle, the Hero Xpulse 200, is all set to receive a major upgrade. The 200cc motor of the bike will now feature a four-valve head which, in all certainty, makes it a better tourer by helping it rev more freely in the top-end. Moreover, there will be new shades in its colour palette. Interestingly, the Xpulse 200 4V was spied at a dealer event ahead of its official launch.
2021 Yamaha R15 V4 accessories revealed
After Yamaha launched the new V4 edition of the R15, the company also revealed the official accessories for the bike. These include cosmetic and safety components like tank pad, adjustable clutch and brake levers, and clutch lever guard. The prices of the accessories start from Rs 190. Meanwhile, the new YZF R15 V4 is pegged from Rs 1.67 lakh onwards.
KTM RC series launch announcement
KTM’s highly anticipated 2022 RC series is on its way to India, as officially confirmed by the brand. All three bikes of this family including the RC 125, RC 200, and RC 390 have already been revealed internationally. KTM has bestowed the bikes with some serious updates in terms of styling, features and hardware. This will also result in a substantial price hike in India.
The popularity that the Suzuki Hayabusa enjoys in India is unmatchable. With the 2021 update, it has gotten better on paper than the previous model by leaps and bounds. Starting from the design to its 1,340cc inline-four engine, everything in the Busa is comprehensively altered. But do these changes really make it better? Read our road test of the 2021 Hayabusa to find out.
(All prices are ex-showroom)
