Bajaj has had its new commuter motorcycle on test for a while now, with spy shots giving away details like the cruiser-derived design inspirations. Bajaj has now teased the motorcycle and has revealed the bike's name as the Bajaj 'V'. The official reveal takes place on Feb 1, ahead of the 2016 auto expo.

The unusual name has been derived from India's first aircraft carrier - the INS Vikrant. The connection to the battleship isn't limited to the name alone, as Bajaj claims the 'V' has been made out of melted scrap metal taken from the INS Vikrant.

The teaser images of the V reveal details like a front disc brake, the long seat, alloy wheels with five dual-spokes, café-racer like front end, telescopic front forks and twin-rear shock absorbers. The motorcycle is believed to be powered by a 150cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. 

Bajaj is likely to place the V in between the Discover and Pulsar.

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Yamaha will be showcasing two India-bound motorcycles at the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi which will further expand the bike manufacturer’s offering in the streetbike segment in India

The newest addition to the MT family was showcased by Yamaha at the recent 2015 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. The MT-10 is a litre-class streetbike which borrows the same in-line four-pot 999cc engine that powers the fully faired Yamaha YZF-R1. Power output figures have not yet been disclosed by the manufacturer but will be customised to suit the dynamics of a naked street bike with emphasis on low and mid-range torque.
 
The Yamaha MT-10 has the looks of a raw streetbike with edgy lines giving it a muscular look. The frame is the similar Deltabox chassis that can also be found on the YZF-YR1. The MT-10 has a wide range of electronic goodies like switchable traction control with three levels, three riding modes, and slipper clutch. The MT-10 is also equipped with cruise control but can be engaged only in 4th, 5th and 6th gears.
 
On competition check, the Yamaha MT-10 is likely to be available in the India late 2016 and will be seen competing against the likes of MV Agusta Brutale 1090, Ducati Monster 1200S and the BMW S1000R.

Yamaha MT-03: Based on the lines of the MT bike range by Yamaha, the bike manufacturer had showcased the MT-03 at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show. The MT-03 draws its looks from its smaller sibling, the Yamaha MT-25. The MT-03 will be showcased at the upcoming 2016 Auto Expo and will be the second offering by Yamaha in the 300cc segment.
 
Yamaha has given the MT-03 the same engine which powers the YZF-R3 which is capable of producing 42PS at 10,750rpm and peak torque of 29.6Nm at 9,000rpm mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Being a streetbike, we believe Yamaha will have some minor tweaks done to the engine to better suit the characteristic of the MT-03. The MT-03 weighs close to its fully faired sibling at 165kgs.
 
With Yamaha now having CKD-facilities available in India, the MT-03 has high chances of being assembled in India. On the price factor, being a naked streetbike the Yamaha MT-03 will cost around Rs 30 to 40,000 cheaper as compared to the YZF-R3 (Rs 3.25 lakh ex-showroom Delhi). The streetbike is expected to be launched by Yamaha late-2016 and will compete against the likes of the Kawasaki Z250, Benelli TNT 300 and the upcoming BMW G301R.

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Harley-Davidson will expand its Sportster range for the Indian market by launching the new 1200 Custom motorcycle at around Rs 9 to 10 lakh ex-showroom

Harley-Davidson is all-set to expect its Indian portfolio. The American bikemaker has invited us to ride its new product in Jodhpur on January 28th but refused to divulge any further information regarding the mystery bike. But according to our sources the new bike in question is the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom. The American bikemaker had recently removed the Sportster 883 from the Indian market and the new motorcycle is the replacement for the above. Service personals at the dealership are currently undergoing training for the new motorcycle with the first lot of motorcycles expected to be delivered by early February. The Sportster 1200 Custom will be the third motorcycle under the Sportster range for the Indian motorcycle market after the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and Iron 883.  The styling of the motorcycle is typical to an American cruiser with dollops of chrome and the design influence of the Sportster 883 can be easily seen albeit the proportion of the bike being understandably larger. 

Powering the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom is the same 1,200cc displacement V-twin powerplant as seen on the Forty-Eight. The air-cooled motor churns out 96Nm of peak torque at just 3,750rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear-wheel via a 5-speed gearbox using chain drive. Braking is done by disc brakes on both the ends while ABS is standard. The Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom will be locally assembled and we expect the motorcycle to carry a sticker price of around Rs 9 to 10 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. The Sportster 1200 will compete against the Indian Scout in our two-wheeler market. 

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While TVS Motor has confirmed the India launch of its Apache 200 for January 20, it has also teased the bike on its Indonesian website

Indian bike maker TVS Motor, who is also a big name in Indonesia has teased the upcoming Apache 200 on its Indonesian website. TVS has already confirmed that it will launch the highly anticipated and long overdue Apache 200 in India on January 20, and it seems the bike will be launched in Indonesia around the same time too. Indonesia is a market where entry-level performance motorcycles are the rage, and TVS already sells its Apache 160 and 180 there apart from other products. The teaser image you see here is on the Indonesian website for the Apache, and a dedicated TVS Apache Indonesia Facebook page. 

The image suggests that those who share it on social media stand a chance to ride the all-new TVS Apache 200 at the Sentul International Circuit in Indonesia. The image does not reveal anything about the motorcycle at all, which is appears to be covered in red, but has the words “Uncover the racer in you”. The Sentul International Circuit is a full-fledged race track that hosts international championships, and the allure of getting to ride the new Apache 200 on the circuit should help TVS garner a lot of interest for its new flagship product. 

The Apache 200’s engine is expected to be a high-strung motor producing close to 25PS of power, making it the most powerful TVS motorcycle yet, and will be mated to a six-speed transmission. Going by the sporty demeanour of the current Apache RTRs, we expect the 200 to be a light, sharp handling machine that should make it fun to ride on track. The social media campaign for Indonesia isn’t surprising since the country is one of the most important markets in Asia for several bike makers given Indonesian riders penchant for commuter and small capacity performance motorcycles. Big names like Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki jostle for space in these segments in the Indonesian market, apart from TVS Motor, who has made quite a name for itself there, especially with its step-thrus. 

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