The Indian two-wheeler market is just getting more interesting with every passing week owing to the new launches taking place consistently. Last week, for instance, the new KTM 390 Duke saw a new rival entering the fray from TVS. Similarly, there were more such updates to pay attention to and here’s a quick round-up of the top five of them.
TVS Motor Company launched the new Apache RTR 310 street bike which comes loaded with features to the brim. It gets goodies like five riding modes and cooled/heated seats which are big bike stuff. It also gets a slightly more powerful version of the Apache RR310’s engine along with adjustable KYB suspension at both ends. If you want to read all about it in detail, click on the above story link.
Aprilia globally unveiled its new small-size sportbike, the RS457. It will be launched in India in a couple of weeks and will go up against the likes of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and the KTM RC 390. Hiding behind its RS660-like bodywork is a 457cc, parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crank that makes 47bhp. Typical of Aprilia’s, it also comes equipped with loads of modern features like three-level traction control and three riding modes.
Jawa 42 Bobber Black Mirror launch
JawaYezdi Motorcycles spruced up its portfolio by launching the new Black Mirror colour variant of the 42 Bobber. It costs Rs. 2.25 lakh, ex-showroom, which makes it around Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 more expensive than the existing colour variants. The updates are just visual like the presence of a chrome-finished fuel tank along with the contrasting full-black treatment for the rest of its bodywork. Moreover, the Black Mirror boasts diamond-cut alloy wheels which bring in the convenience of tubeless tyres.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, ZX-6R India launch imminent
Kawasaki India released a new teaser on its social media handles, hinting at an imminent motorcycle launch. The image shows an inline four-cylinder engine which seems to have the cylinder deactivation functionality. According to our sources, the Japanese brand is set to bring in the Ninja ZX-4R as well as the ZX-6R to India. Both of them are extremely focused sportbikes with high-revving engines, premium hardware, and decent electronic aids.
Opinion: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs Classic 350
Royal Enfield recently launched the 2023 iteration of the Bullet 350 which is based on the brand’s new J platform. Considering the fact that it is very similar to the Classic 350 on almost all fronts, potential buyers might be in a dilemma of choosing the right one among these. In case you’re one of them, click on the above story link where we have tried to come up with a definite answer.
