The Weekly News Wrapup: Exciting Launches, New Milestones And More
- by Amey Deolalikar
- Feb 8, 2025
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Exciting new launches and a new limited edition motorcycle!
This has been an exciting week to say the least! We saw quite a few launches and some interesting news. Let’s have a look at what happened this week.
Ola Roadster X And X+ Launched
Ola Electric has launched the X and X+ electric motorcycles in India. The X is available in 3 variants: 2.5kWh, 3.5kWh and 4.5kWh which have a claimed range of 140km, 196km and 252km respectively. The Roadster X+ comes in two variants: 4.5kWh and 9.1kWh which has a claimed range of 252km and 501km respectively. The bikes are quite feature rich and are priced from Rs 74,999 up to Rs 1,54,999 (ex-showroom, introductory).
2025 KTM Adventure Range Launched
KTM has launched the much awaited adventure range of motorcycles in India. The range includes 390 Adventure, 390 Adventure X and 250 Adventure in India. The 390 Adventure and 390 Adventure are priced at Rs 3,67,699 and Rs 2,91,140 while the 250 Adventure comes in at Rs 2,59,850 (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Limited Edition
Royal Enfield has launched the Shotgun 650 Limited Edition which gets a triple-tone paint scheme which has been inspired by the Icon Motosports custom cafe racer build. Limited to just 100 units globally and 25 units for India, the bike comes with a unique jacket which gets the same colour scheme as the bike.
Yamaha R15 Sales Milestone
Yamaha has hit a sales milestone with the R15 in India. The manufacturer has sold over 10 lakh units of the motorcycle globally. The bike now in its 4th generation has a cult-like following in India due to the performance it offers and the features it receives such as traction control and a slip-and-assist clutch.
Honda CBR650R and CB650R Booking Open
Honda launched the CBR650R and CB650R a few days back in India and have now officially begun the bookings of the motorcycles. Priced at Rs 9.99 lakh and 9.20 lakh (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi), both the bikes share the same 649cc inline-four, liquid-cooled engine which makes 93.8PS and 63Nm, and is paired to 6-speed gearbox.