Miami (US) based motorcycle manufacturer UM Motorcycles has confirmed that they’ll launch the Renegade Commando in India at the forthcoming Auto Expo in February 2016. The cruiser motorcycle will be available in two variants pan India. Earlier at the Auto Expo in 2014,UM Motorcycles had showcased a sizeable chunk of its product portfolio, which included the Renegade Commando, Renegade Sport, Renegade Duty and Xtreet. The highly anticipated Renegade Commando is likely to be powered by a 300 cc, counterbalanced, single cylinder engine which is likely to output 24 bhp. Other features could include matte paint finishes, USB charging port and mirrors with blind spots. Prices are expected to hover around the INR 1.5 lakh mark. As for the variant details, we’ll have to watch and watch. In India, UM Motorcycles have joined hands with UP-based Lohia Auto, with the motorcycles to be manufactured at the latter’s new plant in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. However, Lohia Auto would be responsible only for the manufacturing of the bikes and the rest of the operations such as R&D and sales & service network would be taken care of by UM Motorcycles India. 5 dealerships have already been appointed across India, while 50 more are being planned.
Honda CB Hornet 160R launched; prices start at INR 79,900 The new CB Hornet 160R is essentially a comprehensively re-skinned and better equipped derivative of the CB Unicorn 160. Styling highlights include a newly designed headlight with two position lamps, upward facing side indicators, a new X-shaped LED tail light, forward leaning tank shrouds with carbon pattern tank cover, a new aeroplane finished fuel cock assembly and a fully digital meter display. In addition, the new CB Hornet 160R will also feature a shorter muffler, a 140 mm wide rear tyre and freshly minted 5-spoke split alloy wheels.
The Benelli TNT 25, which was unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan this year, is scheduled for a launch in India on 18th December. The TNT 25 will come to India through the CKD route and will be assembled at the DSK Motowheels plant in Pune. Powering the TNT 25 will be a 249.2 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled engine that produces a peak power of 24.1 hp at 9,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 21.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. This engine will be mated to a 6 speed transmission. 41 mm upside down forks at the front and an adjustable mono-shock at the rear take care of the suspension duties. The top speed of the bike stands at 145 km/ph.
