Kawasaki has updated the Ninja ZX-14R with mechanical updates and new list of features and introduced a new Performance Sport. We can expect the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R to be launched in India by early next year

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Performance Sport gets equipped with new Brembo M50 monobloc brake callipers which also made its debut on the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Other additions include Ohlins TTX39 rear shock and a Akrapovic sourced exhaust muffler that should make it a sweet sounding beast. The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has been priced at Rs 12 lakh in the UK market while the Performance Sport version carries a sticker price of Rs 13.4 lakh. We can expect the updated Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R to hit our shores by early 2016. 

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The Scrambler 400 will gets its chassis and styling from the current model; might be launched at EICMA 2015.

When it was launched, the Ducati Scrambler immediately got everyone's attention. However, as Ducati does with almost all its motorcycles, it needed to have a younger (or older) sibling. And that's exactly the path the manufacturer seems to be on.

Ducati is working on a smaller version of the Scrambler, and will be giving it a 400cc engine. From what we know so far, this smaller Ducati will get its chassis and styling from the current one, and even the engine will have its roots in the larger V-twin one. Although in all probability the chassis could be made lighter on this smaller motorcycle.

As announced earlier, the Italian manufacturer has nine new models in the works, including the recently unveiled hooligan, the Monster 1200 R. Ducati also said that it is planning on revealing the remaining eight models at the EICMA 2015, a few weeks from now, and we can expect them to showcase the Scrambler 400 there.

The Scrambler on sale right now is brought in as a CKD kit, and retails for Rs 6.7 lakh. We can only wait to see how Ducati prices its younger sibling.

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Bajaj's lone standing cruiser is due for an update. Recent spy shots have shown the model in two variants i.e the Cruise and Street, which feature different looks, while mechanical changes remain undisclosed. Spy shots indicate that these motorcycles will get an updated version of the same engine as the old Avenger, but a report now suggests that Bajaj plans to offer the Avenger in a 150cc variant as well. 

While Bajaj's range has seen a rise in displacement over the past few years, the 150cc Avenger would be a rare occurrence of downsizing. The motor will most likely be a reworked version of the engine used in the Pulsar AS 150, which gets a 149.5cc, single-cylinder mill producing 17 BHP @ 9,500 rpm and 13 Nm of torque @ 7,000 rpm.

The Avenger hasn't had any significant update in a long time and sales are largely driven by the fact that buyers don't have a lot of options when it comes to cruisers in lower price brackets. Royal Enfield still dominates the segment, and while the Avenger costs around Rs. 81,596 (ex-Delhi), Royal Enfields start north of Rs. 1 lakh.

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In as many as 12 states, Honda has increased its market share to between 30 and 50 per cent. Scooter sales continue to do well with Honda strengthening its position as the market leader in the automatic scooter segment.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has become the No. 1 two wheeler brand in eight states and one Union Territory across India.

Honda has become a best-selling brand in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and one Union Territory – Chandigarh.

Overall, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s market share grew by 2 per cent to 26 per cent in the first quarter of Financial Year 2015-16. In Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Goa, Honda’s market share zoomed to 50 per cent, and crossed 40 per cent in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Honda’s market share was well over 30 per cent in Delhi, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.

Honda Two Wheelers sales grew progressively in total of 28 states including many motorcycle dominated states like Uttar Pradesh (14 per cent), Haryana (7 per cent), Assam (13 per cent), West Bengal (19 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (3 per cent), Punjab (8 per cent), Rajasthan (12 per cent), Bihar (7 per cent), Jharkhand (14 per cent), Chattisgarh (16 per cent) and Tamil Nadu (8 per cent).

“In the first quarter of FY 2015-16,Honda grew five times faster than the industry. Honda is now the ‘Most preferred two-wheeler brand’ in an impressive 8 States and 1 Union Territory. Our strategy to launch many new models in both scooter and motorcycle segments, network expansion in smaller towns, increased flexibility in production mix to meet demand and top of mind brand recall brand has been well accepted in the market,” said Keita Muramatsu, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.

Honda has strengthened its undisputed leadership in the automatic scooter segment and is leading scooter sales across all 29 States and UTs. Honda’s market share in automatic scooter is as high as over 80 per cent in Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh and over 70 per cent in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand.

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After a protracted testing period Mahindra Two Wheelers has launched the Mojo in India at an introductory price tag of Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

So, after a delay of five years, Mahindra launched the new Mojo in India today. The Mahindra Mojo has been priced at Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and the above pricing is introductory. The Mahindra Mojo was first showcased as a concept in 2010, and it has taken its own sweet time in hitting production. According to Mahindra officials, this delay was attributed to extensive testing. The Mahindra Mojo will be the new flagship offering for Mahindra Two Wheelers and it has taken five years of development time as it was first showcased in 2010. We have already ridden the new Mojo and you can read the review report here:Mahindra Mojo Review

Mahindra has already received 100 bookings for the Mojo and has launched it in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune; it will be available across 10 select dealerships in Phase 1.Online bookings for the motorcycle start from October 16th. The Mahindra Mojo will be offered in following shades of Glacier White, Charcoal Black, and Volcano Red. Mahindra Two Wheelers also announced the launch of the Mojo Tribe. This exclusive club for Mojo owners has been created for them to share their biking experience with other like minded owners and also be a part of the upcoming rides called the ‘Trails of Mojo Tribe.’ The first of such consumer trails will be flagged off on October 17th at Bengaluru. 

Powering the new Mahindra Mojo is a 295cc displacement single-cylinder motor churning out 28PS at 8,000rpm and a peak torque rating of 30Nm at just 5,000rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a six-speed transmission. The Mojo had been loaded with goodies like USD front forks, gas charged monoshock, LED pilot lamps and tail lamps, along with optional Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres. Braking is done by disc brakes at front and rear while ABS has been given the miss to keep cost under check.

Mahindra plans to market the Mojo as a touring motorcycle as it has a fuel tank capacity of 21 litres and 173.5mm ground clearance. The Mahindra Mojo will compete against the Honda CBR 250R and the Royal Enfield Classic 500 in the Indian market.

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