Get your weekly bike updates: Bajaj Freedom, Kawasaki KLX 230, and beyond!

Published at July 8, 2024 by BikeJunction

Get your weekly bike updates: Bajaj Freedom, Kawasaki KLX 230, and beyond!

In case you missed last week's updates in the Indian two-wheeler industry, here's a summary of the five most important updates.

Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike || ₹ 95,000

The Bajaj Freedom has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs 95,000. It is discreetly engineered with the 2kg CNG tank in the middle section of the bike, while the 2-litre fuel tank is placed on the top and front of the CNG tank. Moreover, the typical refuelling area of a conventional motorcycle with CNG and fuel tanks combined is approximately 330 km of range.

Vespa 946 Dragon edition || ₹ 14.28 Lakh

Vespa has launched the 946 Dragon edition in India at a whopping price of Rs 14.28 lakh. This exclusive collector's edition scooter celebrates the Hong Kong Lunar New Year. With only 1,888 units available worldwide, it is exclusive. Complete paintings are extending from the front apron to the sides. The entire body of the scooter is light gold and features an emerald green dragon graphic that stretches from the front apron to the side panels. It is only available in the 155cc engine variant.

Hero Centennial details announced ||

Hero MotoCorp has officially announced the name of its limited edition Karizma XMR-based motorcycle, which was unveiled at Hero World 2024 earlier this year. Limited to 100 units, the bike will be sold to Hero employees, associates, business partners, and stakeholders. While the Centennial shares its engine and chassis with the Karizma XMR many of its other features are significantly superior to those of the standard model.

BMW R12, R12 nineT launch || ₹ 19.90 lakh and ₹ 20.20 lakh

BMW Motorrad India launched the R12 Cruiser and R12 NineT Roadster, priced at Rs 19.90 lakh and Rs 20.20 lakh, respectively. Both bikes share the same 1,170cc boxer-twin engine but have different parts. They also have the same design, geometry, and bike components. The engines are tuned differently to match each bike's character. The nineT produces 109 bhp and 115 Nm, while the R12 Cruiser delivers 95 bhp and 110 Nm.

Kawasaki KLX 230 spied again ||

Kawasaki India is seen testing the KLX 230 dual-sport bike again in India. While it's not a new model and will not be available internationally for some time, it will be the last addition to Kawasaki's compact road-based bike in the Indian market. As images show, the KLX 230 is nearing completion of its testing phase. The test bike is fitted with features such as a saree guard and front number plate, suggesting that homologation for the Indian market is underway.