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2019 Dakar Rally in peru details revealed # HIGHLIGHTS - It will be hosted only by Peru this year - The 5,000km rally course will be divided in to ten different stages - Among the 534 participants, 135 are competing for the time in the event # INFORMATION     Details of the 2019 season of what is known to be the world’s most grueling rally,  Dakar, have surfaced online. Unlike previous years when it was hosted by multiple regions such as Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, this year will see only Peru hosting the rally event.     The upcoming rally will be the 41st edition of Dakar and the course will span across the borders of Peru which includes a challenging terrain, full of sand dunes and desert. The total area of the course will stretch up to 5,000km and will be divided into ten different stages.     The 2019 season of Dakar will witness 334 vehicles battling it out in different categories which include bikes, cars...

Benelli TRK 502 spied in India; to be launched next year # HIGHLIGHTS - This is the off-road version of the bike - It gets spoke wheels and dual-purpose tyres - Likely to be priced between Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 6 lakhs # details Benelli TRK 502  adventure motorcycle has been spotted testing in India for the first time. The motorcycle was unveiled at the 2016 Auto Expo and the India launch is expected by early 2019.  There had been various reports in the past hinting at its launch in India and it was expected to debut here in early 2018. However, Benelli’s separation from its previous partner, DSK Motowheels, resulted in a halt in its India operations which in turn delayed the launch of the TRK 502 till now. Now, the company has partnered with the Mahavir Group and is set to restart operations in India soon.  The Benelli TRK 502 in the pictures is an off-road version with spoke wheels and dual-purpose tyres. The company also has a road-biased ...

Triumph Speed Twin could launch in India next year # highlights      Triumph is working on a street-fighter version based on the Thruxton R. And it will be called the Speed Twin, a model name that was re-registered by Triumph not too long ago. While the official media site of Triumph has still not released images of the 2019 Speed Twin, the British motorcycle manufacturer has already showcased the motorcycle to a select few. The 2019 Triumph Speed Twin makes use of the 1,200cc motor which is also offered in the 1,200 Scrambler, Bonneville Bobber, Thruxton R and the T120. Triumph will be officially debuting the Speed Twin on December 4. Triumph India has not officially disclosed any information on the 2019 Speed Twin but then we at OVERDRIVE have learnt from our sources that the Triumph might be looking at launching this retro modern offering in India by mid 2019. It is being said that the 1,200cc engine that will be offered on the 2019 Triumph Speed ...

Final Editions being delivered to Ducati Stores # The last chance to own a piece of motorcycling history.     The very last exclusive  1299 Panigale R Final Editions  are, in fact, now being delivered to Ducati Stores. The Final Edition is a truly special bike that pays homage to an engine that has made Ducati history and written some of the most thrilling chapters of the World Superbike Championship. That's why only 1,299 such bikes (a limited, numbered edition) have been built. Every bike is delivered with a certificate of authenticity that makes this exclusive Superbike - a milestone among the Bologna-built twin-cylinders - even more valuable.      This built-in-Bologna gem offers unparalleled technology, performance and design. Each  1299 Panigale R Final Edition  is a Euro    ike. An offshoot of the 1299 Superleggera engine, the Final Edition Superquadro packs a 209 hp* punch at 11,000 rpm and a torque of 14.5 kgm...

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse     Blacked-out from nose to tail and dripping with premium gloss black finishes, the newly redesigned Chieftain Dark Horse is a bagger that combines aggressive style with premium riding amenities. # FEATURES     Streamlined, Blacked-Out Style. Top-Of-The-Line Amenities. Pairing a new, streamlined look with fully blacked-out style and modern technology, the Chieftain Dark Horse features a 19" contrast-cut wheel, the industry-leading Ride Command touchscreen display, a 100-watt premium audio system and the remarkable power of the Thunder Stroke 111 V-Twin engine. Now with three selectable Ride Modes and Rear Cylinder Deactivation for customizable performance and enhanced comfort. # Aggressive Styling A restyled fairing, slammed saddlebags and a gunfighter seat deliver a streamlined, commanding presence. # Gloss Black Highlights Gloss black finishes complement the fully blacked-out engine for a premium look. ...

KTM 390 Adventure India Launch Late Next Year       #HIGHLIGHT      KTM will officially reveal 390 Adventure at 2019 EICMA and it will share some components with 390 Duke to keep cost down         KTM is going to introduce the much awaited new 390 Adventure in India by the end of 2019 and the new bike will be revealed to the public for the first time at the EICMA next year as enthusiasts expected the company to introduce the new Adventure at this years EICMA instead the company took the cover of 790 Adventure. # DESIGN      The 390 Adventure has been spotted in public roads and it continues the same design theme like its big brothers as the company has given vertically placed LED headlamp with a small visor on top, which is placed for aesthetics rather than function. The handlebar is a single piece unit and it is expected to be shared with other KTM Duke models.       ...

Royal Enfield Bobber 838 is the most advanced      Royal Enfield Bobber V-Twin concept has been built as a design study. The design elements will be seen in future RE motorcycles.      Royal Enfield showcased their might and prowess rowe  they unveiled the V-Twin 838cc Concept KX Bobber at the 2018 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy. This concept motorcycle announces the arrival of Royal Enfield on a global stage.           Royal Enfield Bobber is a low slung 838cc motorcycle. It boasts of a single seat setup, digital instrument cluster, full LED headlamps with LED DRLs, alloy wheels shod with Maxxis tyres and a large engine.      It is also seen with a flat handlebar set up while seat and handlebar grips are wrapped in leather. It gets a retro styled fuel tank and the bike is finished in a green and copper paint scheme with black and bronze paints finish on engine and dual exhausts.  ...

Bajaj Auto to Launch the Dominar Scrambler in India by Mid-2019 # HIGHLIGHTS      Bajaj Dominar 400 is expected to arrive in an all-new avatar by the mid of 2019. The brand may bring Dominar Scrambler to cater customers that are specific to off-road riding.        As Dominar 400 has already shown its capability to the world, getting a dedicated variant will allow buyers to be more specific for their needs. Also, Royal Enfield tried their luck with Himalayan but could not make enough out of this almost empty segment. Bajaj may bring off-road tyres and more suspension travel to make Dominar Scrambler a great option for new comers in this segment.           Some reports even claim that Dominar will be used to make another version that will target adventure and touring specific buyers. This one can get high placed mudguards and more equipment for practical riding. Dominar 400 conquered the Trans Siber...

Upcoming JAWA PERAK fist impression # HIGHLIGHTS DESIGN ENGINE CYCLE PARTS PRICE       *  The   Jawa   name was resurrected in the Indian market recently by Mahindra owned, Classic Legends. It showcased motorcycles replicating the past, running in the present and the company's prowess of the future. And for the future, there is the   Jawa Perak . Although the name is derived from a Czech town, it is also likely to be the name of one of Spock's crew members; again, futuristic.       * Nevertheless, Jawa announced the price of the Perak at the launch of the Jawa and Jawa Forty Two and is bound to arrive in the market sometime next year. So, what can we expect from the Jawa Perak?    #  DESIGN             The people at the Perak's design table seemed to be inspired by bobber motorcycles of the late 70's and 80's. While the Perak looks like the standard bike up...