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Update – new KTM 125cc video released

As we had reported earlier that KTM was using facebook as a medium to find a suitable name for its 125cc naked street bike through their Facebook fan page, have now released a teaser video for all their bike lovers. The bike, at 125cc, is currently named as the KTM Streetfighter and is planned on a release date of March 2011, post which we can expect it to release in the Indian markets. Watch... 

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Spy Shots: Hero Honda Super Splendor gets a Facelift

Hero Honda, the largest Indian manufacturer has launched a new version of Hero Honda Splendor and we have luckily received the spy shots. The bike has got all new headlight, odometer, fairing, side indicators and decals. The engine has turned to black matte. The bike looks great with its new sporty looks. The new Hero Honda Super Splendor is expected to meet the BS3 emission norms. Hero Honda, recently... 

Is Suzuki planning to launch a new bike on 25th August?

Suzuki plans to hold a press conference in Delhi on August 25th and we are still wondering what it is about. Though the invitation is not a formal one, all the ones invited are planning to keep themselves available. Now, as per sources the invitation just says, “SMIPL will be holding a press conference in Delhi on 25th August 2010 (Wednesday) for an important announcement.” Suzuki will be... 

Production line in Brazil on cards for Bajaj

TVS made an entry in the brazilian market when it partnered with Dafra to build the Apache RTR 150. Following these footsteps, it is now Bajaj’s turn to enter the Brazilian market. Bajaj will have an upper hand as it will use its same collaboration with KTM, and make it its main partner in Brazil. KTM is planning to set up a factory in Brazil with bikes from 125cc to 350cc. The bikes are planned... 

Scoop: Out there 2010 / 2011 Hero Honda Hunk

Not many of us would believe that CBZ Xtreme and Hunk are bringing in loads of moolah for Hero Honda in terms of sales. CBZ Xtreme got its share of revamps with the new range of colors and an upgrade, but Hunk though new, is now set to enter into the revamp mode. The new Hunk is supposed to not just get new color schemes and vinyls, but also gets a rear disc brake that was the same unit used ... 

SZ-X promotion to take place in soon to begin Yamaha India Bike Rally 2010

After the announcement about the launch of three new motorcycles by Yamaha, now the recent news that is doing rounds of the bike world is about the mega event that Yamaha is planning to promote the three new bikes launched. Sources have confirmed that as a promotional activity the company plans a Pan India ride that promotes Safe Riding and will have the SZ150 and SZ-X as a center of attraction.... 

Unicorn Dazzler launched in Indonesia as New MegaPro!

Hondo Motors has recetly launched Unicorn in Indonesia with the name “New MegaPro”. The company has made this move to capture market over its rivals. The MegaPro already existed in Indonesia, but the firm claims that the New MegaPro is more aerodynamic, muscular and efficient. One of the features that the New MegaPro gets as an upgrade from its predecessor is the analog tacho and digital speedo... 

Hero Honda Hunk in a new Avatar

Hero Honda has recently upgraded Hunk to a new avatar. The company has not made much of the changes to engine but to the looks of the bike. The bike gets an all new aggressive visor and fender. Along with this, the bike also gets rear disc breaks, tubeless tyres and a digital speedometer with an analogue tachometer. The video doesn’t suggest any changes in the engine which may suggest that the bike... 

Yamaha recalls YZF-R6 over faulty placement of a reflector

The North American division of Yamaha recently recalled certain 54,000 YZF- R6 motorcycles which exited the factory production line from August 2005 to March 2010 due to a faulty placement of the front side reflector. According to the manufacturer, the front side reflector was not placed at the proper height, which violates the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps,... 

Vibgyor plans to launch two new models in October

Kolkata based two-wheeler manufacturer Vibgyor vehicles is planning to launch two new brands of two-wheelers this October in the Indian market. The company has already showcased few of their models at Auto expo this year. Vibgyor has also appointed  cricket star Saurav Ganguly, the prince of Kolkata as a brand ambassador The company plans to export its bikes to other Asian market and the target market... 

Facebook the new tool for New Delhi Traffic Police

Now with the advancement in technology, and the ever so useful social networking sites, nothing remains a secret. So, if you are dreaming of someday just for an adrenaline rush, driving recklessly or offending traffic rules, think twice. In a unique attempt, Delhi police has taken the help of the popular networking site, Facebook, to nab such offenders. New Delhi police has now started a facebook... 

Videos: Aprilia RSV4 painting and delivery job not well ended

With the new age world of advertisement, Aprilia has always made ads that pass a message that the bike is not made for an “X” jobs. This time around it plans on making the message clear that Aprilia is not made for Painting and Delivery. Painting: It seems the ad is an open challenge to BMW and indirectly taunts it with this video. BMW had launched a video earlier for the BMW Z4 that showed... 

Newest pictures and videos: 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

All of us are eagerly waiting for any news about the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011 and still with news from the past two months, and this is since the first sketch of the bike and the teaser video was released by the Japanese giant. Now, after these days the company has again launched new videos and pictures of the bike from Autopolis, where the bike is going through multiple tests. Feast your eyes... 
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