Triumph Thruxton R Launched in India

Triumph Motorcycles today launched the new, 2016 Thruxton R café racer in India priced at Rs 10.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Currently, the flagship model in the British motorcycle marque's Bonneville range, Triumph Thruxton R comes with a whole new style package and a more powerful engine as well, which, the company says, makes it the ultimate café racer. We rode it in Portugal a couple of months back and were truly impressed with the bike's performance. With this launch, the 2016 Bonneville range is finally complete in India, which already includes the new Street Twin and the Bonneville T120. In fact actress and bike enthusiast, Gul Panag was also at the event to receive her new Triumph Bonneville T120.

Now there is a standard Thruxton as well in Triumph's new global line-up, but Triumph India decided to bring the more feature rich Thruxton 1200 R, which gets some hi-spec equipment as well. It packs a new 1200cc parallel-twin engine that belts out 96bhp at 6750rpm and a very meaty peak torque of 112Nm at 4950rpm. Transmission duties are handled by a six-speed gearbox. Now it is the same engine the powers the new Bonneville T120, but what's different about this particular motor is that it comes with a "low inertia" crank, which allows the same 1200cc engine rev more freely, so you can easily reach redline while accelerating through the gears.

In terms of looks, there are no prominent design changes, but the bike has become a bit beefy and as we said earlier the bike does come with new, better styling. The suspensions have been painted gold in color that acts as a contrasting effect to the bike's retro color schemes. Moreover, you also get an all-new headlight design with DRL, LED taillight, 3D dual clocks on the instrument panel and a neat silver paint job.

The equipment list is also impressive as the bike comes with a number of modern features like - ride-by-wire with three different riding modes - rain, road and sport - switchable ABS, switchable traction control, torque assist clutch, and liquid cooling. The braking duties are handled by twin floating Brembo disc with monobloc calipers at the front and a single disc at the rear. As for the suspension setup, the bike comes with fully-adjustable Showa big piston forks at the front and fully-adjustable Ohlins twin shocks for the rear. Source

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New Triumph Street Triple 765 Spotted Testing

Triumph has recently updated the Bonneville range and the Thruxton in its modern classic series. Now, from the recently spied images, Triumph is gearing to equip the 2017 edition of the Street Triple with a more powerful engine. Apart for the new powerplant, the spied motorcycle has received few minor updates. The company had conducted an online survey around a year ago in which it concluded that the next version of the Street Triple will feature a more powerful engine and be offered in different variants.

The 2017 model is likely to be called the Street Triple 765 for the added 90cc capacity to the existing model. Looking at the image, the engine gets different clutch and engine covers confirming the change to be extensive. Other parts like the bolt patterns and the change in the overall engine block design means it is not the same engine with an enlarged bore. 

Apart from the engine, other noticeable changes are a slightly redesigned seat and new grab rails. The rear view mirrors are now located at the bar ends instead of the conventional position. One of the prominent changes that can be observed is the new swingarm design.

The test mule spotted had the exhaust canister located underneath the motorcycle in spite of the new emission and noise regulations. The exhaust unit will have the catalytic converter and the silencer besides each other. The production vehicle will come with the stubby exhaust end-section that finishes just behind the foot-pegs.

As mentioned above, the motorcycle will be introduced in 4 different variants. While the base model will get Nissin axial brakes and Kayaba suspension components, the 'R' model will receive radial Nissin braking components and Showa forks. Moving to the 'RT' model, the bike will get the same setup as the 'R' version but will be more inclined to a touring arrangement with an option for a half-fairing. The top of the line 'RS' variant will come with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brake calipers.

Although the Indian version of the Street Triple is detuned compared to the international variant, the new engine of the Street Triple 765 will be available in three different tunes. The Triumph Street Triple is likely to hit showrooms by mid-2017 in the international market followed by its launch in India by the end of the year. Source

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2016 Honda Activa-i With New Colours Launched in India

Introducing its seventh model for the 2016 calendar year, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the updated Activa-i in India with prices starting at INR 46,596 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated scooter gets three new color options including Pearl, Trance Yellow and Candy Jazzy Blue on the standard variant, whereas the Deluxe version is now available in Imperial Metallic Red. There are new decals as well while the scooter does not get a price hike.

Cosmetically and mechanically, the Honda Activa-i gets no changes. The existing three colors - Pearl Amazing White, Orchid Purple Metallic and Black continue to be on sale alongside the new ones. Power comes from the same 110cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine that is tuned to produce 8bhp of power at 7500rpm and 8.74Nm of peak torque at 5500rpm. The motor is paired to a V-Matic transmission. The scooter is equipped with Honda Eco Technology (HET) for improved fuel efficiency.

Speaking on the dispatch of the 2016 Honda Activa-i scooters, Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, HMSI said, "In line with our strategy to surprise our customers by adding freshness to our products regularly, the 2016 Activa-i is Honda's seventh new model of 2016. With this, we are confident of driving rapid scooterization of two-wheeler industry."

With the exception of the recently launched Navi, the Honda Activa-i is the smallest two-wheeler you can pick from the Japanese manufacturer and is targeted at young riders, quite opposite to bulkier full-sized Activa 3G. The entry-level scooter segment is full of options including the TVS Scooty Zest, Hero Pleasure, Suzuki Let's, among others and the minor update will help Honda keep its products relevant amidst competition.

HMSI has had an interesting year as it has rolled out updates for its existing products. That said,the Navi certainly stole the show with its innovative design and also holds the credit for being completely created by the company's Indian R&D division. The remainder of the year will see the bike maker roll out updates for more of its products while a handful of new launches are also planned. Source

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Indian Motorcycles Launches the Scout Sixty in India

The Scout Sixty has been in coming for quite some time now and Indian Motorcycles has finally launched it in India at a price of INR 11.99 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The Scout Sixty will be available in three colours of Thunder Black, Red and Pearl White. Deliveries will begin in July, 2016. The Scout Sixty is now the most affordable Indian you can buy.

It is positioned just below the Scout. True to the craftsmanship, reliability and legendary agility of the Indian Scout, the all-new Indian Scout Sixty shares almost everything with its elder sibling - the identical chassis, suspension, brakes and core engine, barring the new 60 cubic inch engine. It gets a 999cc V-Twin engine that pumps out 76bhp of power and 88.8Nm of torque at 5,800rpm. The engine comes mated to a silky smooth, easy-to- shift 5-speed transmission.

Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd said, "The legendary heritage of the Indian Scout is carried forward in the All-New 2016 Indian Scout Sixty. Expertly balanced and lightweight, the bike has won the hearts of bike enthusiasts around the globe. I am quite sure that the introduction of the All-New 2016 Indian Scout Sixty in the Indian market will help us grow in terms of volumes in the fast-growing luxury commuter category."

On the other hand, Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries, said "The Indian Scout has been a stunningly successful introduction for us, with balance, performance and maneuverability that appeals to a broad swath of riders here in America and around the globe,"

Not shy on performance, the all-new Indian Scout Sixty features a black seat, matching black frame and wheels, a seat height of 25.3 inches allows for sure-footed comfort at stops, and the low centre of gravity ensures agile cornering, precise balance and overall rider confidence and control.

What is interesting is the fact that Indian will be offering more than 200 accessories to choose from for your Scout Sixty. Customers can choose from a variety of seats, handlebars, foot peg relocators to allow the motorcycle to be tailored to fit each rider, saddlebags, wire wheels and quick-release windscreens give owners virtually unlimited freedom to customize their rides.

At INR 12.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), The Indian Scout is approximately INR 88,000 more expensive than the Scout Sixty. What you miss out is on a bigger 1,1131cc engine that produces 99bhp and 97.7Nm. Rest everything remains the same, including the brakes, chassis and the suspension. Source

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MV Agusta Diablo Brutale Unveiled

If you have been a fan of the Brutale 800 by MV Agusta then this one-off Diablo Brutale is bound to make your jaws drop even more. Based on a special project to celebrate 'Made in Italy', the Diablo Brutale has been put together by Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta in a joint partnership with tire manufacturer Pirelli.

As mentioned above this single unit pays tribute to the design, craftsmanship, sportiness and high technology of the latest supersport tire, the Diablo series from Pirelli. Both the companies have been working synchronically from a long time. MV Agusta from 2011 has been using only Pirelli tires for all the motorcycles it manufactures.

The new Brutale 800 is a continuation of the first model that dates back to 2011. The Brutale is viewed by many enthusiasts as an ageless design from the Italian stable that continues to amaze even when compared to other modern motorcycles. Similarly, the Diablo Rosso III is the latest supersport tire in the Diablo series by Pirelli. The tire brings racetrack technology to the streets offering a higher level of grip and long-lasting performance.

Coming to the Diablo Brutale, the motorcycle comes doped in matt black-finished paint that acts a background for the luminous red accents referring to the tire logo. The 'thunder' groove thread pattern is the tire's trademark and has been depicted on the tank, front fender and on both sides of the tail. The Pirelli brand logo and the 'D' of the Diablo take its place on the tank on the motorcycle beside the MV Agusta emblem. The side walls of the Pirelli Diablo Rosso III on the motorcycle also receive special customization treatment with red color graphic work. Source

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New Triumph Scrambler Spotted Testing

The latest Triumph prototype motorcycle has been spotted testing on the road and spy shots of the motorcycle reveal Triumph's new Scrambler - based on the Street Twin. Triumph's outgoing Scrambler lacks ABS as well as Euro IV emissions certification, so it's only logical that the British motorcycle manufacturer updates the model.

The new Triumph Scrambler is based on the 900cc Street Twin (the entry-level Bonneville) and the prototype revealed in the pictures is nowhere near the finished motorcycle, but give an idea about how the new Scrambler will look like. The engine, chassis and most of the bodywork come from the Street Twin, but there's a trademark 'Scrambler' high exhaust, wire wheels and dual sport on-road, off-road tires. The Street Twin uses alloy wheels and street-oriented tires as well as upswept exhausts.

Triumph already offers a Scrambler Inspiration Kit for the Street Twin, but it's quite different to the parts seen on the prototype. For example, the Vance & Hines exhaust offered on the Scrambler Inspiration Kit is also a high exhaust, but offers just a single silencer and no catalytic converter. The Scrambler version being tested has a clearly-visible catalytic converter and twin end cans to meet road noise limits.

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The engine is the same 900cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin used on the Street Twin, so it makes around 55bhp and a maximum torque of 80Nm at just 3230rpm. Power is lower than the current Scrambler but the new engine makes more torque and is spread out over the rev range, giving it a lot of punch across the usable rev range. So far, there's been no word on a possible launch date, but we expect the Scrambler to be unveiled later this year.

Triumph has already launched the new Street Twin and Bonneville T120 in India. The café racer in the new Bonneville series, the Thruxton R will be launched in about a month or so. Currently, Triumph doesn't offer the Scrambler in India, so we aren't sure whether the new Scrambler will be made available in India. Source

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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Unveiled

Indian Motorcycles expanded its product portfolio by launching the new Chieftain Dark Horse. The new motorcycle is a combination of the Chieftain bagger and the blackened out Chief Dark Horse custom. The motorcycle looks similar to the Chieftain but the bling chrome parts have been replaced with a stealth black finish giving it a mean looking stance. The underpinnings have remained unchanged, though.

Powering the new Chieftain Dark Horse is the acclaimed Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin power plant, cranking out 102.4lbft of torque at just 2,600rpm. The power figures haven’t been officially announced but according to reports, it’s around 96PS. The motor has been mated to a 6-speed transmission. The cast aluminum has been carried forward but now gets a satin black finish instead of buffed or chrome finish as seen on the new Chieftain. Having said that, the grips, floorboards, fenders and panniers have a dollop of chrome on them.

Also, the motorcycle is a single seater which means there’s lot of space at the back for panniers. The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes loaded with goodies like sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, keyless ignition, electronically adjustable windscreen and many more. Braking is done by disc brakes on both the wheels while ABS is standard. The bike tips the scale at 364kg.

The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has been priced at Rs 19.6 lakh in the UK market which makes it almost Rs 1.6 lakh cheaper than the standard Chieftain. We can expect the new Indian Chieftain Dark Horse to be launched in India by the end of 2016 with a sticker price of around Rs 32 lakh ex-showroom. Source

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