Month: March 2022

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Triumph Tiger Sport 660 launched in India at Rs 8.95 lakh

By Javed Ali Khan

Triumph has introduced the all-new Tiger Sport 660, powered by Triumph’s renowned inline 3-cylinder engine which makes 81PS peak power @ 10,250 rpm & 64Nm peak torque @ 6,250 rpm. With a tank capacity of 17 litre and fuel consumption of 4.5ltr/100km, the new tiger is indeed an interesting product which makes it attractive on paper.

With an introductory price of Rs.8.95 lakh, the motorcycle which Triumph says is designed to deliver the perfect daily ride to commuting, city ride or just enjoying a weekend escape, sounds a bit on a higher side. But again, many of the products in the 600 engine capacity are twin-cylinder engine motorcycles.

Some of the Key features of Tiger Sport 660 are:

  • 81PS peak power @ 10,250rpm and 64Nm peak torque @ 6,250rpm,
    plus 90% of peak torque available across most of the rev range.
  • Slip and assist clutch.
  • 835mm seat height.
  • Showa 41mm upside down cartridge forks.
  • Nissin brakes with twin 310mm front discs and versatile Michelin Road 5 tyres.
  • Height-adjustable screen enables single-handed adjustment.
  • Category-leading riding modes – Road and Rain.
  • 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months service interval.
  • Two-year unlimited milage warranty, with the option to extend for one or two years.
  • 40+ dedicated Tiger Sport 660 accessories.
  • Two-year unlimited mileage warranty on all genuine accessories.

Triumph Motorcycles India Business Head, Mr. Shoeb Farooq said, “We are delighted to add the all-new Tiger Sport 660 to our already strong portfolio in India.  Tiger sport 660 will strengthen our position in the premium adventure motorcycle category and will provide a new entry point to the Tiger range. The Tiger Sport 660 will be the most powerful motorcycle in its category and the only triple cylinder offering the perfect mix in power, handling, technology and long-distance riding comfort making it the perfect motorcycle for the young urban tourer.

 

The price of Tiger 660 starts at Rs.8.95 lakh for LUCERNE BLUE / SAPPHIRE BLACK   & GRAPHITE / SAPPHIRE BLACK colour option and Rs. 9.08 lakh for KOROSI RED /GRAPHITE colour option.

 

We are eager to ride this new breed of the tiger from Triumph Motorcycles India and share with you how it feels in the real world.

 

Till then #BeSafe, #RideSafe and #DriveSafe

 

 

 

 

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Ducati Panigale V2 Special Edition Launched in India

By Javed Ali Khan

Taylor Bliss & Panigale V2

In 2001 Troy Bayliss won his career’s first WorldSBK title and eventually ended up winning two more, one in 2006 & one in 2008,  all on 3 different bikes – the twin-cylinder 996 R, the 999 R, and the 1098 R respectively. His association with Ducati resulted in  52 victories, 94 podiums, and three world titles.  On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the first win of Troy Bayliss, Ducati has launched PanigaleV2 equipped with Öhlins components and embellished with details that enhance its sportiness.

The key points related to SE Panigale V2 are:

  1. Special livery, graphics are inspired by that of the 996 R of 2001.
  2. The Bike is produced in a numbered series with limited bikes up for grab.
  3. Iconic #21, Troy Bayliss’ race number, and the Shell logo on the sides and front of the bike.
  4. Troy’s autograph has been reproduced on the fuel tank.
  5. billet aluminum triple clamp shows the name of the bike and the progressive numbering of this unique model.
  6. Equipped with Öhlins components the motorcycle is effective on the track.
  7. 3 kg lighter, thanks to the adoption of a lithium-ion battery and the choice of the single-seater configuration.

The Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary will be available in limited numbers across dealers in India and prices start at INR 21,30,000 (Ex-Showroom, India).

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Royal Enfield Launches Scram 411 – ADV CROSSOVER

By: Javed Ali Khan

The Indian Motorcycle market has made slow but steady growth which is evident from the fact that we are one of the largest producers and exporters of 2 wheelers in the world to an extent that sometimes Indian manufacturers export more than what they sell in India. The product range has also grown from commuter to Cruiser to Tourers.  But somehow none of the Indian manufacturers ever entered into the scrambler segment with a commitment, at least not in a manner as was done by Ducati and Triumph.

Finally, Royal Enfield, the oldest Indian motorcycle producer, has introduced Scram411 which they refer to as ‘ADV CROSSOVER’.  This was expected as Yezdi under Classic Legends had recently introduced Scrambler in the Indian market. The Scram411 is out and out based on Himalayan but with a few tweaks here and there to make it more colorful, attractive, and efficient without taking away the spirit of adventure.  The best part about the Scram411 is its looks and when you see it you realize that even after so much resemblance to its Elder Himalayan, it is different, it is the SCRAM411.

”What does then Scram411 offer if it is not so different from Himalayan?”, a question I was going through while writing this piece. Well, indeed, why would anyone, especially a manufacturer like Royal Enfield, bring in a product to undermine their existing product? The reason given by RE is that it is a brand new ‘sub-category’ which means that it is part of Himalayan but with different qualities. In layman’s terms, twin but born a few minutes later and with few different attributes.

So, the basic difference between Himalayan and Scram411 is following:

  1. Scram has a 19” Front Wheel whereas Himalayan has a 21”.
  2. Scram has ABS which has no option of ‘De-activation’, whereas in Himalayan the option is available.
  3. Scram has a ground clearance of 200mm, wheelbase of 1455mm, length of 2160mm, height 1165mm, seat height 795mm whereas  Himalayan has a ground clearance of 220mm, wheelbase of 1465mm, length of 2190mm, height 1370mm, seat height 800mm.
  4. Scram has a Front Suspension of 41 MM forks – 190mm travel whereas Himalayan has 41 MM forks – 200mm travel
  5. Scram has a weight of 185, Himalayan is 199.
  6. Scram Headlamp moves around with the handlebar which is quite convenient during night rides.

We could have added prices (Scram411 Starts at Rs. 2.03 lakh ex-showroom, Chennai) as one of the core differences between the two but at the end of the day, many of the parts like the main stand, tripper- to name a few- needs to be bought separately as a part of the MIY package. This eventually will add up to the cost and weight of the motorcycle. One of the best things which RE has done with the Scram411 is the clour options. Yes, 7 interesting and attractive color combinations are out there and indeed would attract buyers. We even believe that anyone interested in buying a Himalayan may end up buying a Scram411 instead.

So is it a bike worth spending your hard-earned money on, well we can tell that only when we get our hand on the Scram411. And we hope to do it soon. If you have any questions, do mention them in the comments section and we will answer each and every one of them. Till then be safe, ride safe, and drive safe.