Kingshuk Dutta

Delhi

Passionate about Cars, Bikes, Football, Liverpool F.C and Metallica! Not in that order. Views are personal! Assistant Editor, carandbike

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Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 And F77 SuperStreet Launched In Europe

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Seen here is the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 In a bold move that underscores its global aspirations, Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette Automotive launched its high-performance electric motorcycles - the F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet, at an exclusive event held at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. This marks the company's official entry into the European market, following its initial foray in Germany earlier this year.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Prices Increased By Up To Rs. 3,000

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Apart from the price hike, there are no other changes on the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 The iconic Royal Enfield Bullet 350 underwent a generation change in 2023, when it finally transitioned to the brand's modern J-series platform, joining the likes of the Meteor 350, Classic 350 and Hunter 350. While the fundamentals have remained unchanged since then, Royal Enfield has introduced a few strategic updates to the Bullet 350's variant lineup and has rejigged the pricing as well.
Suzuki Working On Two New Middleweight Touring Motorcycles, Based on GSX-8R

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The upcoming Suzuki GSX-8T and the GSX-8TT motorcycles could be revealed at EICMA 2025 Documents filed with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reveal that Suzuki could launch two new middleweight touring motorcycles based on its current GSX-8R, which are named GSX-8T and the GSX-8TT. Both motorcycles will get the same 776 cc parallel-twin engine which 81 hp at 8,500 rpm along with peak torque output of 78 Nm at 6,800 rpm.
Bajaj Chetak 3001 Electric Scooter All Set To Be Launched In India Soon

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Image for representational purposes only Bajaj Auto is all set to bolster its electric scooter portfolio with the launch of a new Chetak model. Likely to be called the Chetak 3001, the upcoming scooter is expected to arrive later this week, aiming to strengthen the company's presence in the increasingly competitive electric scooter segment.
Electric Royal Enfield Himalayan ADV Spotted Testing In Ladakh

2 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The test mule of the electric Royal Enfield Himalayan seems close to be production ready India's first ever fully electric ADV may not be far away from an actual launch. The photos that you see in this story are of the test mule of the electric Himalayan, spotted in Ladakh. And if we were to just go by the photos, then the motorcycle seems quite close to being production ready.
Tata Sierra To Make A Comeback; EV And ICE Models Launch Confirmed In FY2026

2 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The upcoming Tata Sierra will have multiple powertrain options on offer Tata Motors finally confirmed something that we have known unofficially for a while now. The beloved 'Tata Sierra' nameplate is all set to hit the roads again in this financial year. Tata Motors said in an investors' presentation that the company will first launch the Sierra EV towards the end of 2025 and then follow it up with the Sierra ICE models in early 2026.
Ducati Working On Automatic Clutch Tech; Likely To Be Used In Racing As Well

2 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Ducati could showcase its new automatic clutch tech at EICMA 2025 Most premium sportbike manufacturers have an automatic clutch tech or something similar which is already on offer aboard its motorcycles. For example, Honda's e-clutch on the CBR650R, BMW's automated shift assistant and Yamaha's Y-AMT tech. Now Ducati is said to be working on a new automatic clutch technology, which will likely have applications in racing as well.
TVS-Norton Partnership To Have 450 cc Bikes In The Offing

3 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Norton Motorcycles is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TVS Motor Company TVS is all set to launch/showcase four new products this year. We are likely to see the Apache RR 450, a new premium electric scooter and an electric bike along with a new CNG three-wheeler as well. And we also know that TVS will launch the Norton brand in India before 2025 comes to a close.
KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Comparison Review

3 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Both motorcycles are as different as chalk and cheese when it comes to personality & dynamics Picture this! You have about Rs. 4 lakh in your bank. You want to buy a motorcycle that can be ridden daily and when the travel bug bites you, it can take you to faraway places with the same ease. The idea is to have one bike that does it all. The two motorcycles that do this the best, are the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the new KTM 390 ADV.
Classic Legends To Launch Four New Motorcycles Under Jawa, Yezdi & BSA Brands

3 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

From L to R: Anupam Thareja & Boman Irani, co-founders, Classic Legends, with the Yezdi ADV Classic Legends is all set to add at least four new motorcycles to its portfolio in India in the next few months. The Yezdi Roadster and Yezdi Scrambler are due for updates and are likely to get them in the coming months. BSA and Jawa are set to get a new motorcycle each.