KTM 160 Duke Teased: New Entry-Level Streetfighter to Debut in India Soon

Subrata Dasgupta / August 8, 2025

KTM India‘s latest teaser hints at a new motorcycle that everyone thinks will be the KTM 160 Duke. This new streetfighter will become the brand’s most affordable model, taking the place of the now-discontinued 125 Duke. With this launch, KTM is gearing up to enter the fiercely competitive 160cc category with a more powerful and performance-driven option. KTM’s 125 Duke, while the most affordable option in KTM’s range, was a sales dud because of its value-for-money perception. KTM aims to address this issue with the 160 Duke by improving performance, value, and deepening the brand’s aesthetic appeal. The 160 Duke will be built on the second-generation KTM 200 Duke and will also have 43mm USD front forks, a trellis frame, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS, and a digital LCD display. The bike’s aggressive streetfighter styling will showcase full LED lighting, pronounced tank extensions, and bold new graphics to stand out in the segment. Equipping the bike is a new single-cylinder 160cc engine, KTM’s new 160 Duke, which is expected to produce between 19 to 20bhp. Also, the bike competes almost directly with the Yamaha MT-15, which is producing 18.4 bhp. This new engine is expected to greatly increase the bike’s power from the old model, the 125 Duke’s 14.5 bhp. The 160 Duke stands apart from KTM’s global lineup, as it has been developed exclusively for the Indian market. To keep the pricing in check, KTM is using the Gen-2 200 Duke chassis, which is cheaper than the Gen-3, alongside local production. The official launch is expected to be right around the festive season. So far, the Duke 160 is looking very good with the KTM branding, offering the signature sharp design, great hardware and performance.

Zelo Electric Launches Knight+: India’s Most Affordable Feature-Rich E-Scooter at ₹59,990

Subrata Dasgupta / August 7, 2025

Zelo Electric rolls out the Knight+ electric scooter in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹59,990, claiming it to be the most budget-friendly option currently available. Knight+ is positioned as a premium option on a budget, aiming squarely at making electric vehicle ownership accessible nationwide rapidly. Knight+ boasts a 100km real-world range with a 1.8kWh portable LFP battery onboard and exhibits remarkably high thermal stability. It runs on a 1.5kW motor and offers a top speed of 55kmph, making it practical for daily commutes with decent acceleration. In line with its mission to democratize electric mobility, Zelo has equipped the Knight+ with several segment-first features, including: Hill Hold Control for better handling on slopes• Cruise Control for effortless long rides• Follow-Me-Home headlamps for added safety in dark environments• USB charging port for convenience• Removable battery for easy charging at home The scooter will be offered in six color options, including glossy white, glossy black, and four dual-tone combinations such as matte blue & white and matte yellow & white. Mukund Baheti, Co-founder of Zelo Electric, said Knight+ represents a significant stride towards actualizing their vision of premium EVs for Bharat at affordable prices. Knight+ is engineered for Indian riders demanding performance, safety, and reliability every day at a price point of ₹59,990. Aditya Baheti, a Co-founder, claims it’s the most value-packed electric scooter around. Zelo Electric now offers four models, including three low-speed scooters — namely Zoop, Knight, and Zaeden — and one high-speed RTO-registered model, Zaeden+. Safety tech like Hill Hold Control and LFP batteries are carefully crafted for real-life usability in every element. Pre-bookings for Knight+ are open across Zelo Electric dealerships in various parts of India, with deliveries kicking off August 20, 2025.

Oben Rorr EZ Sigma Hits the Market at Rs 1.27 Lakh Introductory Price

Subrata Dasgupta / August 7, 2025

Oben Electric unveiled its latest tech-loaded electric motorcycle, Oben Rorr EZ Sigma, tailored specifically for urban Indian riders with a sleek design. The Rorr EZ Sigma, priced at an introductory Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom), evolves from the original Rorr EZ with several enhancements aimed squarely at the daily commute. Upgraded features include intelligent notifications for calls and music, a clear 5-inch TFT colour display, and user-friendly reverse mode functionality. It gets a snazzy ergonomic seat and super striking graphics in a fresh electric red hue option. Oben’s proprietary LFP battery powers the Rorr EZ Sigma, which comes in two variants, with prices ranging from Rs 1.27 lakh (introductory) for the 3.4kWh variant and Rs 1.55 lakh (regular) for the 4.4kWh variant. Both variants boast a top speed of 95 km/h and accelerate pretty quickly from 0–40 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, delivering an impressive 52Nm of torque meanwhile. While the regular price of the 3.4kWh variant stands at Rs 1.47 lakh, the 4.4kWh variant is being offered at a discounted introductory price of Rs 1.37 lakh. The bike offers an IDC range of up to 175 km, with three disparate riding modes, namely Eco, City, and Havoc, and fast-charging support. Riders can tap into Oben’s supercharged mobile app, free for one year, featuring GPS-based Find My Rorr and ride analytics, amongst other cool stuff. The Rorr EZ Sigma sits on Oben’s indigenous ARX frame, boasting 200mm ground clearance and a 7-step adjustable rear mono-shock for enhanced control, with Unified Brake Assist. Bookings are now open at merely Rs 2,999, with test rides available across the nation, and deliveries kick off roughly on August 15, 2025. Customers can order the Rorr EZ Sigma directly via Amazon nowadays quite easily online.

Triumph Thruxton 400 Fully Unveiled Ahead of Official Launch Tomorrow: Check Out the Images

Subrata Dasgupta / August 5, 2025

Triumph gears up to rapidly expand its 400cc lineup with the upcoming Triumph Thruxton 400 model, apparently in the next few production phases overseas. The motorcycle, slated for an August 6, 2025 launch, has been fully revealed rather sneakily through somewhat grainy leaked images just before the official debut. Design Highlights of the Triumph Thruxton 400 The design of the Thruxton 400, based on leaked images, seems largely influenced by the Speed 400, though it sports several unique styling touches. Notable differences include a semi-fairing up front and a classic round LED headlamp housing integrated DRLs, alongside a visible optional cowl. It features a rear LED taillight with a distinctive design and clip-on-style handlebars adorned with mirrors fixed at the bar ends. Other components mostly resemble those of the Speed 400. Engine and Hardware Specifications The Thruxton 400 is anticipated to run on the proven 398cc liquid-cooled engine shared with Triumph’s other 400cc models. Peak torque output sits around 37 Nm, and this motor will produce roughly 39 bhp. It comes equipped with USD telescopic front forks, and a monoshock rear suspension setup handles duties effectively. Disc brakes at both ends handle braking, supported by dual-channel ABS, thereby improving safety for riders significantly. The semi-digital instrument cluster appears to be carried over from the Speed 400 and is featured alongside other modern bike components.

Hero Mavrick 440 Discontinued in India: A Promising Machine That Missed the Mark

Subrata Dasgupta / August 5, 2025

Hero MotoCorp has abruptly axed its flagship bike, the Hero Mavrick 440, in a shock move, ending its brief stint in India suddenly. Dealers across Maharashtra have stopped accepting bookings, signaling the fading presence of a certain bike in various obscure markets already. Hero hasn’t dispatched a single Mavrick 440 unit in three months, telling a rather more ominous story evidently now. Sales struggled mightily before production ground to a halt, barely crossing three digits and underscoring the underwhelming market performance of this bike. The Mavrick 440, launched a few years back, was built on the same platform as the Harley-Davidson X440 — a bike garnering relatively more traction lately. Mavrick faltered mainly due to lackluster marketing and a design that utterly failed to kindle enthusiasm among aficionados and thrill-seekers alike. The Mavrick 440 was, quite arguably, one of the finest machines Hero had ever painstakingly developed over several years under extremely tight deadlines. It boasted a peppy engine and smooth ride quality, with a suspension setup that made city jaunts and long highway treks surprisingly comfy. Indian buyers sadly overlooked these strengths, and the bike failed to gain the recognition it richly deserved. In the end, a great idea got thoroughly eclipsed by a myriad of missed opportunities.

Ather 450S Now Available with 3.7 kWh Battery for ₹1.46 Lakh — Offers 161 km Range

Subrata Dasgupta / August 3, 2025

Ather Energy has launched a new variant of the Ather 450S electric scooter in India, now sporting a fairly large 3.7 kWh battery pack. Ather’s entry-level scooter gets a new variant priced at a relatively high ₹1.46 lakh (ex-showroom), but it does offer a substantial range boost.The launch follows the debut of the Ather Rizta featuring the same battery capacity. The new variant pretty much bridges the gap between the 450S sporting a 2.9 kWh battery pack and the higher-end 450X model boasting a 3.7 kWh battery. The upgraded battery significantly boosts the IDC-certified range to 161 km versus the previous 115 km range of the 2.9 kWh version, notably. Performance figures remain largely unchanged anyway. A 5.4 kW motor still powers the electric scooter, remarkably producing 22 Nm of torque, enabling a 90 km/h top speed and achieving 0–40 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Riders have four riding modes available: Smart Eco mode, Eco, Ride, and Sport mode, essentially offering varying degrees of performance. The Ather 450S 3.7 kWh model comes with the Ather Eight70 warranty covering 8 years or 80,000 km, assuring at least 70 percent battery health throughout the warranty period. Bookings are currently available through Ather’s official website and retail outlets, with deliveries scheduled to start in August 2025. Despite the upgraded battery, the scooter maintains its original dimensions and sharp, sporty design, complete with 12-inch wheels. It still comes equipped with a 7-inch LCD screen offering turn-by-turn navigation and continues to support AtherStack’s OTA software updates efficiently. Scooter features include AutoHold and FallSafe, alongside Emergency Stop Signal with Alexa integration for enhanced safety measures, obviously. The home charger ramps the battery up pretty quickly from 0 to 80% in roughly four and a half hours.

BMW F 450 GS Patent Images Surface Ahead of India Launch

Subrata Dasgupta / August 2, 2025

BMW Motorrad globally unveiled the BMW F 450 GS concept at EICMA 2024 in Italy and later made its Indian debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi. The upcoming adventure bike has been spotted multiple times undergoing rigorous tests on dusty Indian roads lately under veiled secrecy. Leaked images of a near-production model have surfaced online, indicating that an official India launch might happen within the next few months. As part of BMW’s ongoing collaboration with TVS, the F 450 GS platform will be repurposed for use in future TVS offerings and high-performance Norton superbikes. The production model looks uncannily similar to the original concept in the rather grainy leaked images recently obtained by various online outlets. Key design elements such as the front beak and rear profile remain largely unchanged, with the muscular fuel tank still intact. The exposed subframes from the concept design have been stealthily replaced already. The design clearly draws inspiration from the larger BMW R 1300 GS, which was launched in India in January 2025. The F 450 GS leans heavily towards comfort, boasting an upright handlebar, split seat, and mid-set foot pegs with adjustable levers—prioritizing touring over hardcore off-roading. The ADV features a full LED lighting system, including the headlight, indicators, and tail-lamp, performing well under most operating conditions. A fairly large full-colour TFT display, possibly featuring Bluetooth support, will be controlled via a rotary dial. Safety features comprise switchable dual-channel ABS and traction control, alongside multiple ride modes with varying levels of stringency. Supporting the bike is a lightweight trellis frame with a bolt-on sub-frame, matched with upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock to ensure confident handling across varied terrain. It likely sits atop 19-inch alloy wheels up front and slightly smaller 17-inch ones at the rear, wrapped in tubeless tyres. Disc brakes handle braking duties at both ends effectively. The F 450 GS gets its muscle from a 450cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 48 bhp and 45 Nm, working in sync with a 6-speed gearbox for a balanced ride. The concept version weighed 175 kg, but the production model will likely tip the scales slightly heavier due to additional components. With the G 310 GS officially discontinued, BMW is bringing in the F 450 GS as its fresh entry-level ADV offering for the Indian market. It will compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Honda NX500, and CFMoto 450 MT upon its forthcoming launch.

2025 Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 Launched in India at ₹1.69 Lakh with New Features

Subrata Dasgupta / August 2, 2025

India Yamaha Motor has launched the 2025 edition of the Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 in the country recently with quite a lot of fanfare. The streetfighter’s base variant now costs ₹1.69 lakh ex-showroom, and the top-end model is priced rather steeply at ₹1.80 lakh ex-showroom. With a striking new look and a wealth of added features, Yamaha aims to redefine what riders can expect from a streetfighter in this segment. A major upgrade includes a TFT instrument cluster, previously seen on the Yamaha R15. Yamaha’s Y-Connect mobile app unlocks features like turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity on this ridiculously advanced high-tech display setup. Users can track the last parking location via the app, monitor fuel efficiency, and receive malfunction alerts—making the ride smarter and more convenient. The MT-15 retains its aggressive MT series DNA design-wise, featuring a sharp twin-pod headlamp, muscular fuel tank, and a somewhat compact silhouette overall. New colour choices like Ice Storm and Metallic Silver Cyan emerge in the 2025 model alongside shades including Metallic Black and Vivid Violet Metallic. Mechanically, the bike remains largely unchanged at the front. It continues with the same 155cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivering 18 hp and 14 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Traction control is offered as a key safety enhancement, providing additional stability and control in challenging riding conditions. The MT-15 V2.0 rivals the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V pretty closely in this rather crowded segment already.

BSA Rolls Out All-New Bantam 350 in the UK, Marking the Return of a Classic

Subrata Dasgupta / July 31, 2025

BSA Motorcycles brings back the iconic Bantam moniker with the unveiling of the new Bantam 350 model recently in UK showrooms, quietly. While built on the same platform as the Jawa 42 FJ, this model stands out with its unique design. The Bantam 350 will likely roll out in various European markets soon, serving as the entry-level offering for the brand. The Bantam 350 features fairly refined bodywork and a somewhat streamlined design, clearly differing from the Jawa 42 FJ despite sharing an almost identical chassis setup. Design highlights include a classic round headlamp, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a minimalist rear section with sleek lines. It runs on the familiar 334cc liquid-cooled Alpha 2 engine used extensively across the Jawa-Yezdi lineup, delivering roughly 29bhp and 29Nm of torque. A six-speed gearbox pairs nicely with this engine. The Bantam 350 is unlikely to launch in India, being targeted squarely at lucrative European markets and other global territories overseas instead. Classic Legends reportedly aims to preserve the BSA brand’s premium image quite zealously in the Indian market with considerable care. An official announcement is still keenly awaited and hangs in the balance. A nod to its heritage, the BSA Bantam was once a lightweight two-stroke legend produced between 1948 and 1971. Now, alongside the reborn Bantam 350, BSA has also taken the wraps off the Scrambler 650 in the UK, built on the robust Gold Star base. The Scrambler 650 is expected soon in India, unlike the Bantam.

Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Debuts in India at ₹1.11 Lakh

Subrata Dasgupta / July 28, 2025

Kinetic is reviving a classic! The all-new Kinetic DX electric scooter, launched by Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd—the EV wing of the legendary Kinetic Group—is priced at ₹1.11 lakh for the standard version and ₹1.17 lakh for the DX+, bringing the beloved DX into the electric age. The new model blends nostalgia with a modern twist, drawing design inspiration from the classic Kinetic Honda DX rather boldly. Kinetic’s retro aesthetic gets a modern facelift with a unique LED headlamp flanked by logo-shaped DRLs and refreshed body panels. A 4.8kW BLDC motor mounted on the hub powers the Kinetic DX, alongside a 2.6kWh LFP battery offering an IDC-certified 116km range. The scooter awaits ARAI certification but flaunts a top speed of 90km/h and features three riding modes—Range, Power, and Turbo—alongside a reverse assist mode for effortless parking. The DX boasts modern tech such as cruise control and hill hold assist, along with a large 8.8-inch digital display and Bluetooth-enabled speakers with a keyless ignition system. Its Easy Charge system stands out remarkably, housing the charger within the scooter for added convenience. The premium DX+ trim boosts functionality with the Telekinetic telematics suite, offering smart features like geo-fencing and vehicle tracking, alongside Find My Kinetic functionality. Buyers get a standard 3-year warranty or 30,000km coverage, extendable up to 9 years or over 1,00,000km. Bookings are now open for the first 40,000 customers, and they’re going fast. The Kinetic DX will face off against numerous EV rivals, including the Bajaj Chetak Electric, TVS iQube, and Ola S1 Pro very aggressively.

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