We are back with our weekly round-up of the five most interesting bike updates. The Indian market witnessed a bunch of interesting happenings last week such as leaking of specifications and upcoming products being spied. If you weren’t able to keep a track of these stories, here’s a quick recap.
Okinawa OKHi-90 electric scooter launch
Okinawa launched the new OKHi-90 electric scooter in India with an asking price of Rs 1,21,866 (ex-showroom, post FAME II subsidy). The price goes further low once you avail of the state subsidy. Powered by a 3.8kW motor paired with a 3.6kWh removable lithium-ion battery, it is claimed to clock a top speed of 85-90kmph in sports mode and 55-60kmph in eco mode. As for the battery range, it is claimed to cover around 160km on a full charge.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 new colour spied
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 was spied in a new Blue colour at a dealership. The variant spotted was Fireball and the new colour is likely to be called Fireball Blue. This variant sports a Blue fuel tank with the badging in yellow for a contrasting effect. The side panels, fenders and casing have been dipped in black and the same coloured alloys get a yellow rim tape.
A prototype of the next-generation KTM 125 Duke was spotted testing last week. From the picture, it is clear that the new 125 Duke will be substantially different from the existing iteration. The overall styling, cycle parts, and even the performance are expected to be much better than the current model. It might enter India in early 2023 after its international unveil.
Before the new 125 Duke comes to India, the next-gen RC 390 is all set to be launched here and its specifications were leaked last week. As per the leaked document, the India-spec 2022 KTM RC390 will retain the 373.27cc motor that will produce 32kW or 42.9bhp of power at 9,000rpm. The design will be almost identical to the new RC 200 that’s already on sale in India. However, it will get more premium features and cycle parts.
Royal Enfield Scram 411 long term report
Royal Enfield’s latest offering, the Scram 411, recently joined BikeWale’s long term fleet. The motorcycle will be with us for about three months and in this period, we plan to use it for daily commuting, for short rides over weekends, and long rides as well. Neil, who’ll be using it for the most part, also plans to work on his off-road riding skills with the Scram 411.
