The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z builds on the legacy of the Pulsar NS models, dating back to over 10 years ago and the NS200. This seems to be a long time coming and, now, Bajaj have delivered. The new “naked sports” model finally gets a 400-cc heart and a “Pulsar” prefix. The essence of the street-hooligan has now been taken to the next level. The Bajaj NS400Z gets almost the same engine as the Bajaj Dominar 400. The 373-cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor is paired with a six-speed ge ..read more

The Ampere Nexus, Ampere’s latest electric scooter and their new flagship, has been launched at an introductory starting price of Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is for the EX model, which gets a 6.2-inch Passive Matrix Vertical Alignment (PMVA) LCD console, whereas the ST model, with a price of Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom) gets a seven-inch thin-film-transistor (TFT) display. The ST model also gains a few other quality-of-life improvements, such as navigation, music controls and charging statistics. These prices are introductory, and once the introduction period is over, the prices will ..read more

Austria-based manufacturer of motorcycles, Brixton, are all set to enter the Indian market as part of a joint venture between them and KAW Veloce Motors Pvt Ltd (KVMPL). There’s even better news as this is not another CBU venture with the two companies setting up a manufacturing plant in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. KVMPL will handle the manufacturing and distribution of all Brixton motorcycles in India. We hear that they are going to launch four models in India, which are being developed at Brixton’s Austrian Design Centre. This may mean that the five existing models may not come to our market di ..read more

The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 electric motorcycle has been launched at Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This pricing is available only for the first 1,000 customers. Meanwhile, the Mach 2 Recon is priced from Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. One of the highlights of the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 is the claimed range of 323 km which is possible due to a massive 10.3-kWh battery pack. They also announced that the motorcycle develops 40.8 hp and is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. The top speed is 155 km/h. Other new features include 10 levels of regenerative braking, three le ..read more

The Bengaluru EV Festival is part of the initial attempts by Evotron Motorsports to grow electric racing in the country Evotron Motorsports are on a mission to create a platform to generate awareness and growth of electric racing in the country and they’ve just announced the Bengaluru EV Festival. It’s scheduled to take place by September 2024 and there’s plenty to look forward to. So how do things work with the Bengaluru EV Festival? For starters, there will be a Novice and Pro class which is positive in terms of accessibility. There will be separate one-make races, each dedicated to the re ..read more

Story: Sayantan De Photography: Sanjay Raikar We recently received a pair of TVS Eurogrip Remora Tyres for our Honda Activa 4G, and while more often than not we notice the improved traction when our beloved vehicles get a new set of shoes, I however noticed the amazingly comfortable feel once the tyres were mounted on the scooter. TVS Eurogrip say the Remora tyres are constructed out of a high-flexibility polymer compound which we feel is a contributory factor in the much-improved ride quality. Of course, grip has improved as well, and while we didn’t attempt any knee-down antics on a Honda ..read more

The Triumph Tiger 900 has been around for quite some time now, and the newest one has received a comprehensive update and a simplified lineup The newly-refreshed Triumph Tiger 900 range has been launched in India, with the GT priced at Rs 13.95 lakh and the Rally Pro priced at Rs 15.95 lakh (both ex-showroom). There’s a GT Pro model available overseas that hasn’t made the cut for introduction in India. Triumph had various models throughout their history to be called Tiger, but after John Bloor’s takeover for the Hinckley marque, the Tiger name has meant Adventure motorcycles. The first of th ..read more

Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours are being introduced on a global scale after their success in India. Royal Enfield have expanded their horizon for renting motorcycles to 25 countries across south Asia, south-east Asia, Latin America and Europe. Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours cover every aspect of renting a motorcycle and providing the adventure-seeker with professionally guided tours and self-guided trips; the latter with “Make Your Own Tour”. After building a strong foundation in India for Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours, prospective tourers who wish to broaden their spectrum and explore di ..read more

Piaggio have launched the Aprilia 2024 range in India and have announced John Abraham as the brand ambassador. Aprilia India launched four bikes: the RSV4 Factory 1100, the RS 660, the Tuono 660, and the highly anticipated Tuareg. The bikes will be available as Completely Built Units (CBUs) through Aprilia’s 10 Motoplex dealerships that are present across India. These bikes will also be serviced by these very dealerships. Aprilia said the plans for expansion of the number of dealerships are in motion. The Noale company also welcomed John Abraham as their brand ambassador for India. The Aprili ..read more

TVS invited us to their Apache Racing Experience GP Cup. We had a lot of fun and we also learned a lot. Here is how the experience was Story: Charan Karthik Photography: TVS Motor Company Everyone loves to ride on a closed circuit, be it a racetrack or a go-kart track. All forms of circuit riding are filled with fun while also helping develop one’s skills. And that is exactly what went down at the TVS Apache Racing Experience GP that was held recently at the Pune Kartdrome track at Kharadi, Pune. I reported at the venue at around eight in the morning and was guided to the registration desk wh ..read more