All The Latest Bike Launches From April In Under 5 mins

From a 150cc Japanese street fighter to Bavaria's 850cc dirt slinging brawler, April has been an action-packed month with some very exciting launches. Here’s a quick walkthrough of the month that’s been.
   
Suzuki’s surprising decision to join the entry-level ADV fray with the VStrom 250 SX

In a surprising move, Suzuki entered the entry-level ADV space with the V-Strom SX. The ADV borrows from the Gixxer 250 its chassis and the engine, and then starts to build an adventure-styled touring identity for itself. The SX gets the basic ADV starter kit with 19-/17-inch alloy wheels, dual purpose MRF MoGrip Meteor tyres, 205mm ground clearance and a 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that churns out 26.5PS and 22.2Nm. But is it enough?  Read our full story to know the chink in the VStrom 250 SX’s armour.   

2022 Kawasaki Ninja 300 breaks cover and the bank

The Ninja 300 is supposed to be the most accessible and affordable Ninja you can buy from Kawasaki. But with a launch price of Rs 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom), you’ll be left reconfirming the definitions of those words in the dictionary. The Ninja for 2022 misses out on any mechanical changes and only receives mild cosmetic changes. Read our story to see if the Ninja 300 can justify its hefty price tag especially with competition from the likes of the KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310 and even the cheaper Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.       

BMW’s F850 GS/GSA and F 900 XR are back, now cleaner and even cheaper

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Emission norms are only getting tighter, hence BMW Motorrad had to discontinue these three motorcycles for a short while. However, for 2022, they are back in a greener and more wholesome package. BMW will now offer a host of features, which were previously optional extras, as standard. But that’s not all. The German bikemaker has even managed to offer more value by trimming down on the prices for the F850 GS and F850 GSA with the latter receiving a substantial price cut.

Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 - Race tech for the streets  

“Learn from your track focused brother”(2022 Yamaha R15 V4) says Yamaha to the MT-15, and so it did. For 2022, the MT-15 comes kitted with hand-me-down hardware borrowed straight from the new R15, and boy oh boy it’s a looker! It now gets a 37mm USD fork, cast aluminium swingarm and a revised digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. But you’re wondering whether these updates justify the hefty premium? Find the answer in our story.   

R15M World GP 60th Anniversary edition- Draped in an iconic avatar for a bit more money

Yamaha’s racing heritage is one of the purest among its peers. With names like Valentino Rossi, Max Biaggi, Colin Edwards and current MotoGP world champion, Fabio Quartararo, to its credit, the R15M World GP 60th Anniversary edition celebrates its 500 Grand Prix wins since 1961. Yes, for a bit more money over the top variant of the R15 you can have this special edition, but the garb is more than just a special set of colours, it is a celebration of a legacy. Catch our story to know how much you can get one of these for.         

Ducati Multi V2- Accessible Italian adventures  

Ducati has a well laid out year in front of it with 11 launches in the pipeline. With the arrival of the Ducati Multistrada V2, we’re down to eight, but with each one the excitement only heightens. Priced at Rs 14.65 lakh(ex-showroom), the V2 will be the most affordable ADV on offer from the Italian bikemaker, and will be offered in two variants: the Standard and the ‘S’. But do not confuse this for a 950 with a fresh coat of paint. The V2 is now lighter, sprightlier and more accessible than before.