Archive for the ‘Scoops & Rumormill’ Category

TVS announces the new Apache RTR 180 for Indian market

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Here's  the new launch video of the new RTR 180. Based on the RTR 160 platform, the new RTR180 pumps out 17.3Ps (17.06hp) of power putting it above the current Hero Honda Karizma & Bajaj Pulsar 180 in power output. Do check the TVS Apache RTR 180 launch video underneath while ...

Is this the new 2009 Bajaj Pulsar 250 for India?

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Motorcycle design consultancy Xenophya Design released images of their concept 250cc bike for Indian market at time of launch of their new studio in UK . Interestingly, the list of it's major clients includes Bajaj Auto. [caption id="attachment_482" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Xenophya Design Clay Modeling Studio"][/caption] The much talked about new Pulsar 250cc ...

Pictures of Honda’s Fury chopper leaks before official launch

Friday, January 16th, 2009

With the official release of Honda Fury just a few hours away, images of Honda Fury have surfaced on the internet. Hellforleather.com released studio images of the Fury chopper from Honda throwing the Honda embargo to winds. [caption id="attachment_446" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Honda Fury Chopper"][/caption] The chopper styled Fury is powered by a ...

2010 Ducati Enduro 1098 spotted

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

A possible spy pics of the new Ducati enduro bike based on the 1098 engine has been spotted in Spain by Motociclismo. The new bike could be a possible successor to the Multistrada and features a single sided swingarm and a updated tail section. As per Motociclismo, the new bike would ...

BMW planning a midrange capacity sportsbike.

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

BMW plans to enter the highly competitive and large volume middleweight supersport motorsegment with development of a new 600cc sportsbike. Unlike previous endevors where BMW would bring out an innovative product, this time it's expected to pickup design cues from the sucessfull production models from Japanese firms. [caption id="attachment_414" align="alignright" width="300" ...

Honda Fury chopper revealed in US Patent application

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Honda's new radical custom chopper Fury is slated for US launch later this month in New York Motorcycle Show. The all american look chopper is expected to go on sale against the Harley Davidson Rocker & Yamaha Raider. [caption id="attachment_406" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Honda Fury Chopper"][/caption] There were endless speculations on internet forums ...

USA to impose 100% import duty on motorcycle imports from Europe?

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

US is considering imposition of a 100% customs import duty on motorcycles imported from Europe in retaliation to EU's ban on US beef products derived from growth hormone treated cattle. This regulation if implemented will severely impact sales of European giants including KTM, Husqvarna, BMW, Aprilia and many more. Ducati, MV ...

Suzuki to launch Hayabusa and Intruder in India today

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Suzuki will launch it's flagship model motorcycles, the GSX1300R Hayabusa and M1800R Intruder later today at Taj hotel in New Delhi. Expected to be launched at a premium over the currently available Yamaha R1 at Rs 12.5 lakhs ex-showroom, the bikes will be available from select showrooms in 6-7 cities initially. [caption ...

Michael Schumacher offered slot in World Superbike Championship

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

History could be written again if Michael Schumacher takes up Honda Europe's head Carlo Fiorani on his offer for a ride with the factory Honda team in World Superbike Championship(WSBK). [caption id="attachment_292" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Schumacher on CBR1000RR"][/caption] Approaching an age of 40, Schumacher has been riding motorcycles in German circuit since retiring ...

Is this Ducati’s new 1098 Streetfighter?.

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

[caption id="attachment_250" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Ducati 1098 Streetfighter"][/caption] Visordown posted the biggest scoop of the month when they released the images of the Ducati 1098 Streetfighter which is expected to be formally launched on 3rd November. The all new 1098 Streetfighter is based on the now established engine doing duty inside Ducati 1098 ...