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**Bootlegger** · 01-10-2016, 02:08 PM

Re: Random News Thread From India!

I don't know if this is news worthy but.. The new VR mall in Bangalore (next to phoenix mall ) has a separate parking for superbikes!! Just go through the entrance for cars and take the ticket and you will be directed to the special parking area.

**RoyalIndian** · 01-10-2016, 02:37 PM

Re: Random News Thread From India!

Originally posted by Bootlegger View Post

I don't know if this is news worthy but.. The new VR mall in Bangalore (next to phoenix mall ) has a separate parking for superbikes!! Just go through the entrance for cars and take the ticket and you will be directed to the special parking area.

Nice, SBKs getting the respect they deserve

**RoyalIndian** · 01-18-2016, 11:23 AM

2016 KTM bikes come with full time headlamp on (DRL)

KTM has removed the Headlight ON/OFF switch and has permanently made the Headlamps to stay ON

Source: SCOOP! All 2016 KTM bikes come with full time headlamp on (DRL) | Shifting-Gears

Additional Information: KTM Adds Daytime Running Lights To All Bikes In India | MotorBeam

**Satyamzma** · 01-18-2016, 03:36 PM

Re: 2016 KTM bikes come with full time headlamp on (DRL)

Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post

KTM has removed the Headlight ON/OFF switch and has permanently made the Headlamps to stay ON

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Source: SCOOP! All 2016 KTM bikes come with full time headlamp on (DRL) | Shifting-Gears

Additional Information: KTM Adds Daytime Running Lights To All Bikes In India | MotorBeam

IMHO This may be a safety move but it will result in more fuel consumption.

**RoyalIndian** · 01-18-2016, 03:48 PM

Re: 2016 KTM bikes come with full time headlamp on (DRL)

Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post

IMHO This may be a safety move but it will result in more fuel consumption.

Safety>Fuel consumption

**trybeingarun** · 01-18-2016, 08:21 PM

Motorbeam news - Kerala RTO suspends dealerships that levy handling charges

Finally a state government takes up the suspicious 'handling charges' as an issue. Kudos to Kerala government. Kerala RTO Suspends Dealerships That Levied Handling Charges | MotorBeam

**Nairrk** · 01-22-2016, 02:58 PM

Free Insurance Offer on Hero Two Wheelers

Hero has come out with an ad in the local newspaper as under:

The heading of the ad (which is in Malayalam language) reads as '' Celebrate this New Year with Hero''.

From the ad it seems that the Free Insurance offer is only for those who avail Loans from Hero Fincorp and others (like Cash payment or arranging loans from other sources) are not eligible for this offer

**tanay** · 01-23-2016, 10:21 AM

Re: Random News Thread From India!

Hero has brought in a few numbers of two new bikes. One should be the HX250R while the other is a 125 cc bike. So they will showcase these at the Auto Expo and launch in whenever they feel like it.

In other news, Triumph is now importing the Tiger 800 XC base model and BMW has brought in its entire range to showcase at the Auto Expo.

**Nairrk** · 01-24-2016, 01:51 PM

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Honda Kick-Starts Maha Exchange Mela in Delhi

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has recently developed a very keen interest in the used two-wheeler market. Keeping the momentum going, HMSI's Maha Exchange Mela started today in Delhi. The event will last for three days and it will attract not only the first time Honda two-wheeler buyers, but also those who want to replace their old two-wheeler with a brand new Honda two-wheeler.

Commenting on the event and HMSI's expansion plans, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing, HMSI, said, "Honda's estimates show that only 10% of two-wheeler buyers are exchange customers in the organized market while this figure reaches close to 15% if we take the non-organised sector into count. This is very low considering that the two-wheeler industry has already crossed the 16 million sales mark. We believe that there is a high latent demand for pre-owned two-wheelers. So after the phenomenal success of our pilot project, Honda has taken a strategic decision to venture into a new business territory of pre-owned two-wheelers, with the Maha Exchange Mela."

To have more footfall, HMSI has announced that anyone who buys a financed new Honda two-wheeler at the carnival, will benefit up to 7,000 over the market rates. The means lower interest rates, zero documentation and processing fee and other benefits as well.

For those who plan to sell their current two-wheeler and buy a new Honda two-wheeler at the Exchange Mela will enjoy facilities like on-the-spot evaluation of their vehicles, best and fair prices for their vehicles, easy documentation, instant exchange facility and extended warranty. Customers looking for a used two-wheeler will also be able to do so with on-spot delivery.

The three day-long Honda Maha Exchange Mela will take place for the next three days at the Ram Leela Ground, Geeta Colony, East Delhi. By the end of FY 16, HMSI plans to take this concept across 10 cities in India.

Source: Honda Kick-Starts Maha Exchange Mela in Delhi - News - NDTV CarAndBike.com

**tanay** · 02-01-2016, 11:31 PM

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In a very interesting turn of events, Suzuki has brought in 20 units of a bike in CKD form. I am thinking they will use the unused CKD assembly line that they had created for the Inazuma.

The data does not say which bike. But judging by the price tag (about $10K) and the HS code (motorcycle above 800 cc which I am thinking is wrong) I'm guessing V-Strom 650 XT or normal. Or it could be the Burgman 650 scooter which will ruin our day.

Or it could be a waste of time. Heh

EDIT:
Anyone knows what this REN-II motorcycle of 300 cc is ?