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1+ hour, 30+ min ago (317+ words) News News: India Bike Week 2025 relocates to Panchgani, Maharashtra, promising a fresh experience with cooler weather and scenic routes. The 12th edition feature India Bike Week 2025 is just around the corner, and this year the festival moves to a new location with some new additions to the overall experience In a recent interaction, the organisers have shared how the 12th edition of IBW marks a fresh chapter for the event.For the first time, India Bike Week will be held in Panchgani, Maharashtra, shifting from its long-standing venue in Goa As per the organisers, the hill location brings cooler weather, winding roads and scenic surroundings While exact attendance numbers were not shared, they expect a healthy turnout Several major manufacturers such as KTM, Triumph, Hero, Bajaj Pulsar, Aprilia and Harley-Davidson will continue to be present at the event This year's edition is…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago (328+ words) Ducati India has released a teaser on its social media that confirms that it is launching the XDiavel V4 in the Indian market. The teaser says that the bookings are open and there is an alloy wheel visible on a motorcycle. On inspection, it is confirmed that the alloy wheel belongs to the XDiavel V4, which was recently launched in the global market. As of now, the pricing of the motorcycle is not yet known. The motorcycle started arriving in the global dealerships in May 2025. Currently, the Diavel V4 is priced at "29.08 lakh ex-showroom. " 28 - 29 Lakhs " 1.83 - 1.94 Lakhs " 85,564 - 94,069 " 1.81 - 2.16 Lakhs " 1.6 - 2.02 Lakhs " 1.38 - 1.67 Lakhs Ducati XDiavel V4 specs The XDiavel V4 sets itself apart as a cruiser when compared to the standard Diavel V4. It showcases the distinctive streamlined design that is characteristic of cruisers, extending from the fuel tank to the seat. The handlebars are positioned lower and further back,…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago (507+ words) If you're a custom motorcycle builder and there's one event where you fantasize about showcasing your build, it has to be Japan's Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. It's the cr'me de la cr'me of custom shows, being the place you want to be if you want to spot some of the most insane bike builds. "Most custom motorcycles showcased at HRCS (Hot Rod Custom Show) are powered by large-displacement engines," says CW Zon founder, Yuichi Yoshizawa. "And the engine's visual impact is always a crucial element. The Classic 650 engine is beautiful, powerful, and full of character " but I wanted to elevate its presence even further. That's how I arrived at the idea of using two engines." The build is called Vita, named after the Latin word for "life." It is based around a custom hard-tail steel frame, which houses two…...

9+ hour, 37+ min ago (461+ words) Holiday shoppers may want to wait until the new year to get a gift for the rider in their life CHOPPER enthusiasts will be left without access to Harley-Davidson dealers in just days. While the closure is temporary, it will nevertheless leave riders without access to Harley-Davidson service shops, showroom floors, and more. All 629 Harley-Davidson dealerships in the United States are set to close for a full 24 hours in a matter of days. The closures are in celebration of the Christmas holiday, which this year falls on Thursday, December 25. On next Thursday, riders will be left without access to the myriad services offered at their local dealerships. This includes no access to service shops, as well as an inability to purchase new bikes or even apparel offered in the store. This is especially significant for those who were planning on…...

12+ hour, 43+ min ago (465+ words) Now Bike Shed has confirmed its next big move, announcing a huge new location in Dubai with more cities already in the works. And the most interesting part of this story isn't the square footage or the destination. It's how the brand is choosing to grow. What really stands out is that The Bike Shed isn't chasing a traditional global expansion play. There's no corporate machine rolling out identical locations around the world. Instead, growth is being driven by the people who already love it. Real riders who've spent time inside a Bike Shed and want to recreate that same energy where they live. That's exactly how Dubai came into the picture. After The Bike Shed opened its Los Angeles location in 2022, interest from around the world picked up fast. Co-owner Anthony "Dutch" van Someren says a group of Dubai-based…...

13+ hour, 41+ min ago (274+ words) The S2000s all-steel construction includes a "high X-bone frame" that looks like two tuning forks sharing a common handle that serves as the top of the center console. Front/mid-mounting of the engine and transmission bestows a 50/50 weight balance, and a Torsen limited-slip differential helps put the power down judiciously. "Imagine if Formula One engineers built a sports car," our own Chuck Shifsky mused in an early pre-launch review. "Well, they did, and its Hondas new S2000." Eventually we got our hands and instruments on the car, and indeed it outperformed its chief rivals, the BMW Z3 2.8 and Porsche Boxster, while undercutting them in price. 2000 model year Base Price Power (hp @ rpm) Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 0-60 mph accel, sec Qtr-mile accel, sec @ mph 60-0 mph braking, feet Max lateral grip, g Period MotorTrend test results. Other changes included softer rear springs, revised damping, a wider…...

14+ hour, 13+ min ago (713+ words) Reinette LeJeune is the Green Deals Editor and Deals Expert for 9to5Toys, specializing in renewable resource news as well as reviewing alternative travel, tools, and equipment for home owners and small business owners. Contact her directly at [email protected] for more in-depth tips and recommendations. First savings just hit Navee's newest feature-packed XT5 Pro long-range off-road electric scooter for $1,400 Navee's official Amazon storefront is undercutting the brand's direct Christmas Sale pricing on its brand-new XT5 Pro Long-Range Off-Road Electric Scooter for $1,399.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $200 off coupon. This model just hit the market early last month with a $1,500 price tag, which is where it's still priced direct from the brand. At Amazon, however, it started off priced at $1,700 and dropped to $1,600 right before Black Friday, with today's deal being the first official chance at cash savings that we've spotted. While this deal lasts,…...

15+ hour, 42+ min ago (342+ words) Rad Power Bikes was a dominant brand in the e-bike space In the world of the best electric bikes (e-bikes), Rad Power Bikes was one of the most dominant brands in the U.S. market. Times have changed, and now the company has been forced to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. The firm has seen large investment rounds totalling $329 million, with large sums coming from Fidelity, Morgan Stanley and T. Rowe Price. Obviously, that money is gone based on the data in the bankruptcy filing. So what happened to Rad Power Bikes to take it from one of the top e-bike makers to where it is now? A myriad of factors worked against the company, some of its own doing, some from outside. Much of the popularity happened during the COVID bike boom period,…...

17+ hour, 41+ min ago (246+ words) Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav and JJD leader, has purchased a sports bike, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, worth "15 lakh. Clearly thrilled, he shared a video of himself riding the luxury bike on Instagram. Despite being on a sports bike, Yadav adhered to speed limits and conveyed the same message through the video. "Speed excites, discipline defines. I ride the thrill, not the risk because the road deserves my return," he wrote. The video has gained a myriad of responses on social media. Here's how people reacted: A social media user shared a fun slogan: "Green bike, mote (thick) tyre, Teju bhaiya is on fire." Another gave him the title of "Rider Teju Bhaiya." "Laal phool, neela phool, Teju bhaiya beautiful," wrote another while comparing Yadav's style with colourful flowers. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a supersport motorcycle designed…...

18+ hour, 8+ min ago (158+ words) In a social media post from the visit, Gandhi described the experience as "an incredible look at world-class manufacturing up close," highlighting the F 450 GS as a key moment of the tour. The F 450 GS is being developed and manufactured at TVS's Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu as part of BMW Motorrad's long-standing partnership with the Indian two-wheeler manufacturer. " 4 - 4.5 Lakhs " 3.54 Lakhs Onwards " 4.8 Lakhs Onwards (Also read: BMW, KTM, Harley and more " 5 upcoming motorcycles under "5 lakh launching in India) On the hardware front, the ADV is equipped with USD front forks and a rear monoshock with load-sensitive damping. It rides on a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless wire-spoke wheel setup, and the kerb weight hovers around the 175 kg mark. Design highlights include an aggressive front profile with a quad-LED DRL arrangement, a tall windscreen and an upswept tail section....