As we continue to grapple with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, the two-wheeler industry has also been witnessing some noteworthy progress. Interestingly, the last week was not only about new launches but we also shared our insights on some important topics. For our readers who couldn’t keep a tab of all of them, here’s a quick lowdown of five such important two-wheeler stories.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 BS6 launched
Royal Enfield has launched the more eco-friendly version of its iconic Bullet 350 in India. The motorcycle now costs starting from Rs 1.28 lakhs to Rs 1.37 lakhs, depending on the variant. That makes it around Rs 7,000 more expensive than its BS4 counterpart. Besides the BS6-bound changes in its 346cc single-cylinder engine, RE has kept the Bullet unchanged in all other aspects. However, the company has introduced a new green paint scheme which goes well with its retro theme.
TVS Scooty Pep Plus BS6 launched
TVS’ most affordable and smallest-displacement scooter, the Scooty Pep Plus, has also gone green as it has received the BS6 update. While the standard version of the BS6 Scooty costs Rs 50,757, there are two new paint schemes which demand a premium of roughly Rs 2,000. It is powered by the same 90cc engine mated to a CVT gearbox which makes 5bhp and 5.8Nm. Being a female-oriented scooter, it also extremely light at 95kgs (kerb).
Bajaj launches BS6 models of Pulsar and Avenger range
Similar to many other brands, Bajaj has also silently updated its Pulsar and Avenger line-up in accordance with the new emission regulations. Following this, all these motorcycle have received a price hike ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000. This increment is due to the inclusion of fuel-injection, a larger catalytic converter and an ECU. Now, it’s commendable that most of the BS6 Bajaj models have retained their performance from their BS4 counterparts. In fact, a few models like the Pulsar NS200 have witnessed a marginal hike in their power figures.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price expectation
The Meteor name has created quite a buzz in the two-wheeler industry as it will be the name of Royal Enfield’s upcoming motorcycle. The Meteor has been spied several times before, giving us a peek into what the bike will have on offer as an overall package. In essence, it will be a replacement for the existing Thunderbird 350X. While we have already told you all this, click on the story link to read what could be the pricing of the Meteor 350 and why, as per our opinion.
Bike Storage tips during lockdown
The government has directed us to stay in the confines of our home in order to suppress the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. However, that doesn’t mean we forget about taking care of our bikes during this time, as doing so will have adverse effects on them leaving us struggling to get going post the lockdown. Well, then what should you do keep your bike properly functional while not going outdoors? Click on the link to find out.
(All prices are ex-showroom)
