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Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS – First Ride Impressions

February 9, 2012

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Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS – First Ride Impressions

The Pulsar 200 NS from Bajaj has been one of the most awaited bikes of this year as we had already mentioned long time back and with the launch of it, it surely has taken such a turn. The all new Bajaj Pulsar has taken a large step forward than its current generation Pulsars. We [...]

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Ducati Monster 795 Introductory Price Valid For First 300 Customers

February 9, 2012

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Ducati Monster 795 Introductory Price Valid For First 300 Customers

Ducati launched the Monster 795 in India at the 2012 Auto Expo. The Ducati Monster 795 was initially launched at a price of Rs. 6.99 lakhs, with Ducati revising the prices to Rs. 5.99 lakhs as part of an introductory pricing. Now the introductory prices are only valid for the first 300 customers, after which [...]

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Yamaha R15 Special Editions Go On Sale

February 8, 2012

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Yamaha R15 Special Editions Go On Sale

Yamaha showcased two special editions of the R15 at the 2012 Auto Expo. The company has now put these on sale. The two special editions are limited in number and only 500 units of each will be available. Booking can be made at any Yamaha dealership as all of them are taking bookings for these [...]

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Bajaj Auto Reduces KTM Duke 200 Booking Amount

February 7, 2012

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Bajaj Auto Reduces KTM Duke 200 Booking Amount

Last month Bajaj Auto announced the launch of the KTM Duke 200 in India. This is the first KTM which hits our shores and is only the beginning as the Austrian automaker will launch even more motorcycles in the near future, including a 350cc and 1000cc machine. Now the price of the KTM Duke 200 [...]

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Royal Enfield Goes To Phillipines

February 7, 2012

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Royal Enfield Goes To Phillipines

The iconic motorcycle brand, Royal Enfield, known for its rugged and tough looking motorcycles is now going to expand business operations to Philippines. Originally started as a British company around in 1893 setup primarily to cater to the transportation and ammunition needs of the British soldiers during the World Wars, it continues the legacy till [...]

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2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS Review

February 6, 2012

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2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS Review

Bajaj Auto unveiled the next generation Pulsar, called the Pulsar 200 NS and everyone has been talking about it, speculating how the motorcycle will be. We did a quick specification comparison with its closest competition and the Pulsar 200 NS offered the best bang for the buck. Today we will be reviewing the Bajaj Pulsar [...]

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Mahindra To End Tie-Up With Engines Engineering

February 6, 2012

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Mahindra To End Tie-Up With Engines Engineering

The 2 wheeler division of the Indian utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra 2 Wheelers is rumoured to be exiting its tie-up with the Italian auto design company, Engines Engineering by selling its entire stake back to the company’s original promoter. This news comes as a real surprise to us since the tie-up was [...]

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0 To 100 kmph In 0.7 Seconds!

February 4, 2012

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0 To 100 kmph In 0.7 Seconds!

Yes, you read it absolutely right. We are talking about something that is not ordinary but super extra-ordinary! We are talking about the Gulf Top Fuel Drag Bike, or the Gulf Dragster motorcycle commonly referred to. Autocar India was privileged enough to spend some quality time with the bike and we have gathered some useful [...]

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Bajaj To Bring In More Powerful Pulsars

February 4, 2012

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Bajaj To Bring In More Powerful Pulsars

The country’s second largest 2 wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto Ltd has announced that it will be bringing in more powerful versions of their Pulsar brand and also of the acquired Austrian bike manufacturer, KTM to give stiff competition to the likes of Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha. The Pulsar and KTM bikes expected in the road [...]

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Hyosung GT650N Road Test Review

February 3, 2012

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Hyosung GT650N Road Test Review

Text: Faisal A Khan; Photographs: Viraja D Vakada Bike tested: 2011 Hyosung GT650N Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 4,45,000/- (with discount) Garware Motors’ third bike in India is a naked streetfighter. Such bikes are very popular globally. Not only are they cheaper to buy and easier to ride, they are also insanely fast and practical too. [...]

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