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      Harley-Davidson is celebrating 10 years in India. It was 10 years ago that the brand established a subsidiary in India, enabling thousands of Indian riders to fulfil their dreams of personal freedom. Speaking on the 10-years anniversary, Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director, Harley Davidson India Pvt. Ltd noted, "Harley Davidson was one of the earliest entrants in the premium motorcycle category n India. Completing 10 years in India is just the beginning as we remain the cruiser of choice for many rivers. We are thankful to our dealers, customers, riders and fans for all our accomplishments in the last 10 years. With their overwhelming response, we enter 2019 tenth with a very positive outlook. Currently, Harley-Davidson has 31 dealerships in the country. To commemorate 10 years of H-D in India. starting February 18, the dealerships will celebrate the milestone with a 10-day long open house offering the H-D lifestyle experience for rider...

   British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph Tiger range of motorcycles has gained an iconic status in a rather short while. They are recognised the world around for being rugged, reliable and being able to tackle all kinds of paths without feeling crude, when on highways. DESIGN AND STYLING     Despite boasting of over 200 changes, this new Tiger 800 still sports a largely similar silhouette ,in a good way. There are some tasteful changes that now make the bike more appealing. The front now comes with LED DRLs and sleek LED turn indicators. Both of these add a smart and somewhat mean looking character to the bike The 5-inch full colour TFT display on the new Tiger is similar to the one on the.       Street Triple RS. The display looksv vibrantand packs in a whole range of information and menus. There is high and low contrast mode and thanks to a light sensor, the bike can automatically switch between the two modes. The 5-way joystick ...

  These iconic cars might not be real but have secured an irreplaceable spot in our hearts      Often, fond memories of festivals come from our childhood days, where one could throw caution to the wind and be wholly immersed in the celebration. Hence, while discussing Holi at the ZigWheels office, we drifted into our childhood memories. And being the car nuts that we are, we started discussing the good old era of animated shows and the cars they featured. From the ghost-fighting Mystery Machine to the folding-into-a-suitcase Jetson's car, these 10 animated machines had us hooked. Time then to drive into nostalgia with these 10 iconic rides. 1. Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine      Dating back to 1969, ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ is a show that we have all watched and adored. The gang - Shaggy, Fred, Scooby, Velma, and Daphne - solves a lot of mysteries driving along in the blue-green van, unmasking criminals and bringing them to justi...

motorcycles which are quite different from them big American cruisers However, ever since the 1980s the Japanese big four have been serious in their meddling around in the cruiser territory and it is here that we were first introduced to the Kawasaki Vulcan. Starting in 1984 with a 750-cc and moving through a number of engine capacities along the way, even going up to 2,053 cc Today the Vulcan name is on three models: 900, 1700, and the one we shall talk about here, the 650-cc Vulcan S Design :  The Kawasaki Vulcan S reminds me a little of Harley-Davidson's V-Rod as far as the flow of the tank, with an all-new round-pipe perimeter frame. The motorcycle has a low, long, and meaty stance that looks all business. Aggressive business. Starting from the headlamp, the motorcycle's lines flow well across the modern-styled analogue tachometer and LCD display, the tank, and up to a comfortable wide seat that sits low. The passenger seat sits higher and...

THE KAWASAKI DIFFERENCE Iconic 1966 W1 heritage runs deep in the all-new 2019 Kawasaki W800 CAFE retro motorcycle. The spirit of the original W1 has inspired the inception of such legendary machines as the Kawasaki Z1 and Ninja H2 Preserving the authenticity of the W1, the W800 CAFE has been modernized for trailblazers who prefer to ride to the throaty roar of timeless performance. The W800 CAFE pays homage to the original icon with café-racer styling while incorporating modern technology and handling. Ride in comfort with a clubman-style handlebar and a two-person café seat while a café-racer front cowl completes the retro racer image. CAFE HIGHLIGHTS A café-racer-image front cowl helps deflect wind while adding to the vintage aesthetic. The forward-leaning clubman-style handlebar offers a sporty, racing-inspired riding position. Lightweight wheels featuring black alumite rims and treated spokes are corrosion resistant and contribute to the timeless look. A styli...

    Yamaha  recently launched the 2019 version of the  MT-09  in India at Rs 10.55 lakhs (ex-showroom); an increase of Rs 16,000 over the previous model. We bring to you the detailed photo gallery of the 2019 Yamaha MT-09.      The 2019 Yamaha MT-09 continues to sport an aggressive styling especially at the front end.      It's distinctive low-slung, twin-LED headlamps, muscular 14-litre fuel tank and large air-intakes make for an imposing stance.      The rear end of the MT-09 is svelte and consists of a sharp-tail lamp and a single-piece flat seat.       Now, the only update for 2019 on the MT-09 is the new white and red colour scheme which according to Yamaha evokes 'the dark side of Japan'.       The Yamaha MT-09 is powered by a 847cc, inline-three cylinder motor that generates 111bhp of power and 87.5Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox and a on...

Moto2 Records fall with new Triumph 765cc engine # HIGHLIGHT      Two testing laps completed inside previously recorded Jerez circuit Moto2™ fastest lap. # DETAILS      On 23 rd  – 25 th  November Triumph attended the final testing weekend of 2018 at Jerez race track, with 2019 Moto2 race teams trialling their new race bikes ahead of next season.     On Saturday 24 th , two 2019 Moto2™ championship contenders riding different machines, both featuring the new 2019 Triumph triple 765cc race engine, recorded practice lap times inside the fastest recorded lap of Jerez Circuit of 1 minute 41 seconds (1’41.890). This is a landmark achievement in one of the first times the riders have ridden 2019 season race bikes in their new configurations.     On Sunday, it was predicted that riders would go even faster, but weather conditions prevented this. All teams used the full weekend on track to complete more testi...

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...