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BS-VI switch will hit 2-wheeler sales until Diwali

BS-VI switch will hit 2-wheeler sales until Diwali

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The BS-VI norms are expected to increase the price of two-wheelers by 10-14 per cent.

PICS: Royal Enfield's most powerful bike

PICS: Royal Enfield's most powerful bike

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Royal Enfield Continental GT is powered by a 535cc and belts out 29.1 BHP of peak power and 44 Nm of peak torque.

Royal Enfield to roll out high-end bikes

Royal Enfield to roll out high-end bikes

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The all-new bikes with a 500 cc engine will target exports, while the 350 cc engine bikes will be marketed in the domestic market from the current financial year.

Rivals may be forced to join Bajaj Auto's price war

Rivals may be forced to join Bajaj Auto's price war

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Analysts say Bajaj's move to correct prices can potentially disrupt the market.

Mahindra Gusto 125: First Impressions

Mahindra Gusto 125: First Impressions

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Mahindra 2 Wheelers may be a young entrant to the gearless scooter segment, but they are slowly establishing their credentials as a serious player with a long term view of things.

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Indian Scout Sixty: What's so special?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The smallest of the Indian Motorcycle line-up comes packin' with a 1000cc V-twin, but how is it to ride? Benjamin Gracias took the Sixty out for a spin.

Can Yamaha steal the thunder from Suzuki Gixxer?

Can Yamaha steal the thunder from Suzuki Gixxer?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Two bikes launched by Yamaha -- FZ F1 and FZ-S F1 -- are a bit expensive considering their mileage-enhancing technology. Still they will manage to reign over India's youth and steal market shares from Honda CB Trigger and Suzuki Gixxer 150

TVS StaR HLX 125: Made for Africa

TVS StaR HLX 125: Made for Africa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Two wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company recently launched a new motorcycle, StaR HLX 125, specially designed to suit riding conditions in African Continent.

Tax exemption limit under 80C may be hiked to Rs 2 lakh

Tax exemption limit under 80C may be hiked to Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

There have been demands from bankers and insurers to hike the tax exemption limit from Rs 100,000 per annum to encourage household savings.

Honda to launch MotoGP motorcycle in May

Honda to launch MotoGP motorcycle in May

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd, 100 per cent subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, will launch its MotoGP edition motorcycle in the country next month, a top company official said.

Honda Motorcycle may soon race past Hero MotoCorp

Honda Motorcycle may soon race past Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Though Hero still leads by a wide margin in annual and monthly sales, for the first time, Honda has considerably bridged the sales gap with the Pawan Munjal-led firm in April lagging only by 12,134 units

Railways to offer up to 25% discount in some Shatabdi trains

Railways to offer up to 25% discount in some Shatabdi trains

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The discount will be given on the base fare and charges like GST, reservation fee, superfast tariff and others will be levied separately.

PICS: Most expensive cruiser bikes in India

PICS: Most expensive cruiser bikes in India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

These five are fascinating monsters with heavy and powerful engines.

Bajaj cuts platina prices by Rs 3000

Bajaj cuts platina prices by Rs 3000

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

With tax sops kicking in after the opening of its plant in Uttarakhand, two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has slashed prices of its 100 cc model Platina by Rs 3000, ahead of its planned exit from the segment.

Hyundai may get into sub-compacts

Hyundai may get into sub-compacts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Hyundai may join the battle in the sub-compact car market in India after Tata Motors introduces its Rs 100,000 car.

The real source of tax terrorism is the government itself

The real source of tax terrorism is the government itself

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'The deeper problem is big government -- a giant monster with a giant appetite, which requires it to put more and more pressure on tax officials to extort. 'And the monster is getting bigger by the day. But then, Mr Modi too knows this,' says Debashis Basu.

4 reasons why we like Bajaj Discover 150S

4 reasons why we like Bajaj Discover 150S

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The bike, a newer version of Discover, will begin sales August 11.

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already retailed over 1.65 lakh units of the model since its launch last year.

Khattar averse to cut in excise duty on cars

Khattar averse to cut in excise duty on cars

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

With the Union Budget nearing, excise duty on cars is back as a topic of debate.

These are India's best and the brightest!

These are India's best and the brightest!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Check out the top 10 Indian bikes that rocked the sales chart for their manufacturers

Hero MotoCorp Xtreme is now yours for Rs 75k

Hero MotoCorp Xtreme is now yours for Rs 75k

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

With more features and frills, the updated Hero Xtreme seems worth a bang for the buck, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Benelli TNT 25 street-fighter to take on KTM Duke 200

Benelli TNT 25 street-fighter to take on KTM Duke 200

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The Benelli TNT 25 is a single-cylinder quarter-litre offering positioned below the TNT 300 that will take on the KTM Duke 200, Mahindra Mojo and Honda CBR250R in the segment, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Once again, Hyundai Tucson steals the show

Once again, Hyundai Tucson steals the show

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Bolder and stylish, Hyundai Tucson makes a strong comeback.

Yamaha's Vespa?

Yamaha's Vespa?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Yamaha Fascino is a cheaper option for those who want to buy a stylish scooter like Vespa, says Naveen Soni

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

DROOL: 5 most expensive bikes of 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Karan Narsu takes a look at the most gob-smackingly expensive bikes launched in India this year

Scooter wars: How Hero wants to kill Honda

Scooter wars: How Hero wants to kill Honda

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Hero has plans to set the Indian roads on fire with the launch of four new scooters in the next two years

This bike costs as much as a Merc

This bike costs as much as a Merc

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

The famed Harley Davidson's upper-end model will come for over Rs 20 lakh (Rs 2 million) in India, powered by a 1584 cc engine that will give around 16 km to a litre.

Coming soon: The Royal Enfield Himalayan

Coming soon: The Royal Enfield Himalayan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Royal Enfield at the moment is working on two new platforms for India and other markets. The first new bike on this platform will be the Himalayan, which is a trademark registered by the company.

What makes Honda Activa 125 so damn good!

What makes Honda Activa 125 so damn good!

Rediff.com20 May 2014

There is a reason why Honda Activa 125 is among the best scooters in the Indian market. Read on:

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A man in the US has built a tricycle that will let you soar into the sky and cruise over rush-hour traffic jams.

Gixxer SF made Suzuki credible in India

Gixxer SF made Suzuki credible in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Is this the best motorcycle to buy in the 150cc segment in India?

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

This trend is likely to gain pace with the new infrastructure cess on diesel vehicles.

TOP 5: Most affordable cruisers in India

TOP 5: Most affordable cruisers in India

Rediff.com5 May 2014

If you are looking out for a stress-free biking experience that does not cost you a bomb do not look beyond these five.

Top 10 commuter bikes in India

Top 10 commuter bikes in India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Want a two-wheeler to simply get to and from work? Check out your best options.

Bajaj Auto has truly upped their game, and how

Bajaj Auto has truly upped their game, and how

Rediff.com17 May 2015

With the introduction of Pulsar in the first decade of this century, the Chakan-based bike maker had rightly gauged the pulse of the youth. Pulsar AS 150 just raises the notch further for competition, reckons Tanmay Pangam

Can Suzuki Inazuma take on Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R?

Can Suzuki Inazuma take on Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Find out how good is the Suzuki's latest 250cc sensation!

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Land Rover Defender Hybrid is here!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On December 15, 2020, JLR announced that it has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid in India, the New Defender P400e.

Do Indians now prefer scooters to motorcycles?

Do Indians now prefer scooters to motorcycles?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The stellar growth in demand for scooters even during the slowdown has pushed these ahead of motorcycles, marking a shift in consumer taste, sales data till February 2014 shows.