Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Moto Morini has reduced pricing for the X-Cape 650 and the 650 X by INR 1,31,000 and INR 1,01,000 respectively in the Indian markets. The revised pricing it says will allow the motorcycles to be seen as a better value for money proposition.

The revised pricing details are as mentioned below-

Moto Morini motorcycles are currently sold by Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI), the company’s Indian partner. The reduction in prices is part of AARI’s negotiation with the global team, which it says allowed it to pass on it’s the benefits to Indian customers. With this announcement AARI plans to build further strengthen its presence in India in 2024. Considering Motor Morini’s ambition, AARI’s vision for 2024 and seeing the interest shown by Indians in the product lineup, the two aim to expand the dealer network as well as their product portfolio in the country. 

The new pricing will take effect from 15 May, 2024 and are standard across all colour offerings on all models.

In the India Bike Week, 2024, that will take place in Goa on 6 and 7 December, will see the Pulsar brand of motorcycles from Bajaj Auto make a ‘Definitely Daring’ debut. This will involve a unique experience of riding on a 100 ft. long bridge on the recently introduced NS400Z that is also 24 ft. high. 
Bajaj Auto, in collaboration with Ghost Ryderz (which is claimed to be India’s number one stunt riding team), will provide participants an experience that is unique as well as ‘learning’. For the first time, the two-wheeler major is taking Ghost Ryderz to India Bike Week to provide an opportunity for the participants to stunts such as a ‘wheelie’ or ‘stoppie’ under guidance of experts and in a safe manner. 
The participants at the India Bike Week will also witness signature Pulsar Stunt Shows featuring daring performances with never-seen-before stunts. Bajaj Auto has partnered with Tiivra to offer the participants an opportunity to experience the NS400Z and the all-new N125 on a specialised fun track curated to showcase Pulsar's performance and agility.
“Over twenty-four years, we have built a strong following of ‘Pulsar Maniacs’ across India who love the bike for its daring attitude and sporty DNA. We have always found innovative ways to connect and engage with our loyal customers across India. For our debut at IBW we decided to create moments that define Pulsar’s philosophy of being ‘Definitely Daring.’ At IBW, we’re inviting enthusiasts to experience the thrill, the adrenaline, the pure joy of riding a Pulsar,” said Sumeet Narang, President, Marketing, Bajaj Auto Ltd. 
 

KTM, the world's largest and India's fastest-growing premium European brand, has announced a price cut of INR 20,000 for its KTM 250 DUKE 250 cc motorcycle in India as part of its year-end celebrations.

Featuring two ride modes, Street and Track, the motorcycle now also boasts new LED headlamp setup with integrated pilot lights and a 5-inch colour TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. Bi-directional Quickshifter now comes as standard on the KTM 250 DUKE 250 cc.

The 2024 KTM 250 DUKE will be available at INR 225,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) instead of its original price of INR 245,000 till 31 December 2024.

India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd has announced that it has partnered with the Delhi edition of Comic Con India, the country’s premier pop culture event to reach out to comic enthusiasts, anime fans and motorcycle aficionados across the country. 
The Japanese two-wheeler maker aims to create unique opportunities for ‘Gen Z’ and younger audiences to engage directly with the brand while it explores growth opportunities for its motorcycles and scooters. 
The company has always drawn the attention of a niche audience through its performance oriented and premium offerings. It is therefore keen to reflect the same by unveiling a spectacular experience zone featuring its iconic, blue-themed design, perfectly complementing the electrifying Comic Con atmosphere. 
The Yamaha Pavilion promises to captivate pop culture enthusiasts and high-performance engineering fans alike, offering action-packed activities, exclusive Comic Con merchandise, stunning displays of its adrenaline-charged motorcycles, and countless photo-worthy moments.
Yamaha is also organising an online contest for riding and Comic Con enthusiasts, offering a chance to win free Delhi Comic Con Super Fan Passes. Those who are keen to participate, could visit Yamaha's official handle on Instagram or Facebook page; look for the contest post and take a screenshot when the Samurai is aligned properly with the MT-15 bike. 
The event would conclude on 3 December 2024 with eight winners being selected. The Delhi edition of Comic Con India will be held at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, from 6 December to 8 December 2024. 

Royal Enfield has launched the Goan Classic 350, a bobber-inspired motorcycle that is inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s iconic Goan moto-culture.

Powered by Royal Enfield’s popular 349 cc air-oil cooled, single-cylinder engine, the Goan Classic produces 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Staying true to the bobber style, the Goan Classic 350 features chopped fenders, mid-ape handlebars, floating rider seat and whitewall tyres on tubeless spoke wheels. The Goan Classic 350 also features bolt-on arrangement pillion seat to switch between single and dual seat configurations and comes with a range of bobber-inspired Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMAs) including a custom rider seat, handlebar grips, bar-end mirrors, touring screen, touring handlebar, deluxe foot pegs and foot control rubbers.

The Goan Classic 350 is built on a twin downtube spine frame and comes with telescopic front suspension with 41 mm forks and twin rear shock absorbers, along with dual-channel ABS with 300 mm front and 270 mm rear disc brakes. The dashboard features a gear position indicator and Tripper navigation pod, while a USB Type-C charging port ensures connectivity. The Goan Classic is available in three single-toned colour options (Shack Black, Purple Haze and Trip Teal) and one double-toned option (Rave Red). The single-toned colour variants are priced at INR 235,000 (ex-showroom Chennai), while the double-toned option is priced at INR 238,000 (ex-showroom Chennai).

Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director – Eicher Motors Ltd, said, “The Goan Classic is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of freedom and individuality that Royal Enfield has championed for decades. To me, this motorcycle is an embodiment of the cool, laid-back Goan moto-culture, and Royal Enfield’s passion to build motorcycles that are more than just machines, and are a means to self-discovery and expression. This motorcycle feels right at home, not just on the streets of Goa but brings the relaxed and easy Goan vibe to free-spirited and freewheeling riders everywhere.” 

B Govindarajan, CEO, Royal Enfield, said, “Rooted in custom bobber culture, the Goan Classic is a beautiful fusion of classic design and modern engineering. From the low-slung silhouette and the single floating rider seat, the contours and ergonomics, and the dazzling kaleidoscope of colourways, the Goan Classic has a very bohemian and free-spirited vibe combined with relaxed and comfortable riding manners. This is a motorcycle for those who ride not just to get from place to place, but to live and experience every moment with authenticity."