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1. Jawa Perak Launched in India at Rs 1.95 Lakh, Meets BS-VI Norms
Jawa has launched the Perak in India for Rs 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom) which finally completes the lineup of motorcycles that the company had showcased last year. The Jawa Perak was initially announced at Rs 1.89 lakh, but now as the bike meets BS-VI norms and the engine has been upgraded, the price has gone up by Rs 6,000 per unit.
The company has announced that the booking for the Perak will start on 1 January, but deliveries for the same will start by April next year.
Considering Jawa hasn’t been able to complete the deliveries to buyers who purchased the Forty Two and the Jawa 300 many months ago, there are still doubts about whether it will be able to meet delivery dates for the Perak as well.
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2. New 2020 Skoda Octavia Unveiled, Will Come To India Next Year
The 2020 Skoda Octavia is the fourth generation of the car and it will be coming to India next year. It has grown in size and likely in price too, with the added features it now has. Expect the Skoda Octavia to be priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 30 lakh.
So what’s new? For one, it has an all-new design based on a modified version of the Volkswagen group’s MQB platform. While globally it comes in lift-back sedan and Kombi (station-wagon) body styles, India will only get the sedan version.
The big change is on the inside. There are far more soft-touch materials. The automatic now gets a drive-by-wire shifter and the instrument panel is an all-digital affair. It has customisable screens that can shift from showing gauges to navigation.
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3. Ultraviolette F77 Electric Bike Unveiled: Claims 147 Kph Top Speed
A Bengaluru-based startup called Ultraviolette has unveiled an electric bike called the F77. This company, which had received a Rs 6 crore investment from TVS Motor Company last year, has plans to compete with petrol bikes in the 200 cc to 250 cc range with its futuristic-looking bike.
Some stats: The bike can do a claimed 147 Kph top speed with a range of between 130-150 Km on a single charge. It comes with three removable battery packs. The company hasn’t shared details of the capacity, but it comes with three different charging options.
A regular household charger can charge it to full charge in about 3 hours for an 80 percent charge. It also has a fast charger that can juice it up to 80 percent in 50 minutes. And the batteries can be removed and charged in a dock for those who live in high-rise buildings.
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4. Honda Launches SP125 Bike With BS-6 Engine & Silent Start Feature
Honda has launched a new commuter segment motorcycle that is BS-6 compliant. The Honda SP125, is a 125 cc motorcycle, with price starting at Rs 72,900 ex-showroom. The company says it is offering a six-year warranty on the bike and has filed as many as 19 patents.
The Honda SP125 has a typical commuter segment motorcycle design, with some graphics adding to the style quotient. It comes with alloy wheels and an option of a disc or drum brake in front. It is equipped with a combined-braking system, which is part of the mandatory safety kit.
Honda has given the SP125 a fair degree of equipment. It comes with a digital instrument panel that shows fuel consumption, gear indicator, eco-indicator, service indicator and distance to empty among other features.
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