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Royal Enfield announces 1st assembly unit in Bangladesh

Royal Enfield announces 1st assembly unit in Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Indian motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Tuesday announced starting a manufacturing unit and a showroom in Bangladesh, marking a major industrial development in the neighbouring country where the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled in August after weeks-long protests against her. The manufacturing facility in Chauddagram in Cumilla district is Royal Enfield's sixth outside India and besides the one in Tamil Nadu. Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment, has set up the facility in collaboration with IFAD Motors.

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Mahindra is coming up with the Thar Roxx. MG Motor India announced a third electric vehicle Windsor. Hyundai and Kia are expected to introduce updated versions of the Alcazar and Carnival respectively.

The Best Indian Motorcycles of 2015

The Best Indian Motorcycles of 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Cutting through the two-wheeler clutter we list the best value for money motorcycles, across categories, that burnt the Indian roads in 2015

PICS: Move over Harley, Ducati, KTM. The Indian is here!

PICS: Move over Harley, Ducati, KTM. The Indian is here!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Iconic brand Indian Motorcycles has launched three stunning bikes from its stables ranging from 26.5 lakh to 33 lakh

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Santosh had a near-fatal accident during the 2013 Abu Dhabi desert challenge, suffering burns to his neck after his Suzuki MX450X caught fire.

PICS: The 2015 Indian Scout is here!

PICS: The 2015 Indian Scout is here!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Despite the novelty, Indian Motorcycles has kept the true spirit of the Indian alive.

PICS: These 'Indians' will take your breath away!

PICS: These 'Indians' will take your breath away!

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Soon after its third coming in 2011, legendary motorcycle manufacturer Indian Motorcycles launched the Indian Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and Chieftain. Here are some interesting facts you must know about them...

Trump says PM Modi 'is a beautiful man', then mimics him

Trump says PM Modi 'is a beautiful man', then mimics him

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The high import duty on Harley-Davidson bikes has been a sore spot for the US president, who reiterated his displeasure, saying the US was "getting nothing" out of the recent tariff cut from 100 per cent to 50 per cent.

Ogle! Drool! Enjoy!

Ogle! Drool! Enjoy!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Sexy bikes to lust after!

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.

Yamaha aims at 10% share in motorcycle mart by '12

Yamaha aims at 10% share in motorcycle mart by '12

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The company is also aiming to increase its market share in the 150cc motorcycle segment to 25 per cent by the end of this year from 15 per cent at present.

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.

Heavyweights roll in

Heavyweights roll in

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The India Bike Week in Goa was a celebration of the joy of biking

PICS: India's MOST STYLISH bikes over Rs 1 lakh

PICS: India's MOST STYLISH bikes over Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Check out these mean machines that will make heads turn each time you take 'em for a spin!

DON'T MISS: The stunning KTM-Bajaj Duke 390

DON'T MISS: The stunning KTM-Bajaj Duke 390

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Check out the bigger cousin of the KTM-Bajaj Duke 200 that is all set to change the rules of the game.

POLL: The MOST AMAZING bike made in India

POLL: The MOST AMAZING bike made in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Take this poll to vote for the most amazing bike made in India.

Superbikes: Are Hyosung GT650R and ST7 worth it?

Superbikes: Are Hyosung GT650R and ST7 worth it?

Rediff.com3 May 2011

How do the new Hyosung GT650R and Hyosung ST7 launched in India fare? The pros and cons of the two new superbikes launched in India recently.

Rs 18-lakh BMW bikes in India by Dec

Rs 18-lakh BMW bikes in India by Dec

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Globally, the firm's motorcycle venture is known as BMW Motorrad and it will initially sell its products at three outlets in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Rs 18-lakh BMW bikes in India by Dec

Rs 18-lakh BMW bikes in India by Dec

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Globally, the firm's motorcycle venture is known as BMW Motorrad and it will initially sell its products at three outlets in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Mahindra pick foreign riders for MotoGP foray

Mahindra pick foreign riders for MotoGP foray

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Briton Danny Webb and German Marcel Schrotter will represent the new Mahindra teamn in the first race of the FIM Road Racing World Championship (MotoGP) at Qatar in March.

Exciting times ahead for bike lovers

Exciting times ahead for bike lovers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

There could be some significant changes in motorcycles over the next few years says Shobhana Subramanian.

BMW to source bike components from India

BMW to source bike components from India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

German luxury car and bike maker BMW, which has been shying away from re-entering the Indian motorcycle market, is now looking to source parts for engines and chassis for its high-end two-wheelers from the country. BMW has started sourcing from India in a small quantity for cars as well, like software parts and has been closely working with vendors such as Mico Bosch and Conti.The BMW group on Tuesday reported a net profit of 3.13 billion euros in 2007.

Best bikes: Who won the race?

Best bikes: Who won the race?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

The Bajaj XCD 125! The XCD 125 brought a new scale of value-for-money to the volume-end of the Indian motorcycle market.

Will this Indian master our roads?

Will this Indian master our roads?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Pitted against Harley Davidson CVO Limited., Indian Motocycles' Roadmaster has all it takes to fire on all the cylinder says Sagar Basandani

Vijay Kumar wins National Supercross

Vijay Kumar wins National Supercross

Rediff.com8 May 2005

TVS Racing and Yamaha riders stole the limelight in the eight classes.

Indian bikes set to enter Pakistan

Indian bikes set to enter Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Where are the Chinese goods?

Where are the Chinese goods?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

The Honda Unicorn: How good is it?

The Honda Unicorn: How good is it?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

In Pics: Top 8 performance cruisers bikes launched in 2014!

In Pics: Top 8 performance cruisers bikes launched in 2014!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

High on features, high on price and performance, these eight superbikes scorched the Indian roads this year!

Honda CB Unicorn 160: The long term report

Honda CB Unicorn 160: The long term report

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Over 10,000 km in a year but the bike still offers adequate amount of power on tap and a fuel efficiency figure to keep the pocket happy, says Naveen Soni

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.

A dummy's guide to two-wheeler insurance

A dummy's guide to two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

While buying a policy a customer should make sure s/he reads the terms and conditions very well. That is important because whatever is in the policy determines what the company is liable to cover.

Can India's frugal engineering help international bikes?

Can India's frugal engineering help international bikes?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Can the Bajaj-Triumph tie up overtake the beloved Royal Enfield?

6 motorcycles that failed in India

6 motorcycles that failed in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Here are 6 Indian motorcycles which were complete failures in the Indian two-wheeler market.

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Helpful tips to maintain your bike's battery

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Bike's battery requires regular care and attention. Set a reminder to spend time checking the battery so that your battery never fails to power your bike.

At Rs 7.5 lakh this Kawasaki is worth every dime

At Rs 7.5 lakh this Kawasaki is worth every dime

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a motorcycle built to effortlessly trace miles and miles of highway and leave a big grin on its rider's face at the same time. Indian automobile website MotorBeam tests the motorcycle to find out just how good it actually is.

Top 5 bikes in India under Rs 2 lakh

Top 5 bikes in India under Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

It may get a little confusing to take your pick when the menu has so many options, so we try to clear things out with a list of enthusiast bikes

Can these bikes beat Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 350?

Can these bikes beat Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 350?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

UM Motorcycles has entered the Indian market with two new models. BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to see if they've been worth the wait...