Top 5 Bike News Of The Week: Royal Enfield Plans To Launch Multiple Bikes, TVS, Honda Resume Operations, Aprilia SXR 160 Delayed And More

Published May 9, 2020
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Despite the coronavirus gloom, there have been quite a few developments this week

Even though the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on industries across the world, there have been several developments over the week as things soldier on back to normalcy, albeit the new normalcy. Here are our top five picks from the world of two-wheelers:

Multiple Royal Enfield Motorcycles Incoming

Royal Enfield is gearing up to a strong offensive with multiple models in the pipeline. A few are likely to be launched as soon as the COVID-19 situation stabilises, whereas others could see the light of day in the near future. Here’s our detailed analysis.

Aprilia SXR 160 Launch Delayed

The launch of the Aprilia SXR 160 has been deferred due to the pandemic. The scooter, which was unveiled at Auto Expo 2020, has been developed specifically for the Indian market. Here’s when we expect it to be launched.

Harley to Home Deliver Its Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson has announced doorstep delivery of its motorcycles. The initiative is welcome during times like these when it is important to maintain social distancing to reduce the risk of infection. Here are the terms and conditions.

Several Manufacturers Resume Operations

Ever since the government relaxed certain restrictions, manufacturers have begun restarting operations in a phased manner. Royal Enfield has started work on resuming both production and dealership activities whereas Honda has reopened select dealerships in green and orange zones. TVS has also started churning out two-wheelers at its plants.

Vespa BS6 Launch Details Revealed

The BS6-compliant Vespa lineup was showcased at Auto Expo 2020. However, the pandemic has deferred Vespa’s plans of launching these scooters and bringing them to the dealerships. Here’s the revised timeline.