Weekly Bike News Wrapup: Pulsar 250F Spotted, Hero-Harley 350cc Cruiser, Royal Enfield recall And More!

Every week brings a little something new to the table, and this week isn’t any different. From new and upcoming launches to spy shots and electrics to a possible classic rivalry, here’s a brief look at all the happenings this week in the world of two-wheelers.

Bajaj Pulsar 250F

First up is the next generation of Pulsars. The faired version of the upcoming Pulsar 250, presumed to be the 250F, has been spotted testing in India. The bike is expected to replace the age-old 220F in Bajaj’s lineup. Head here to check it out.

Hero-Harley 350cc Cruiser

We could soon have the classic 350cc segment witness some stiff competition from homegrown two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp. The Indian brand recently inked its partnership with Harley-Davidson to handle the latter’s business in India, and develop a range of premium mid-capacity motorcycles under the American brand name. Now, reports suggest Hero MotoCorp may come up with its own bike(s) in the mid-capacity segment. Head here to read the whole story.

Yamaha YZF-R7 Launch

Yamaha has made a comeback into the mid-displacement segment with the launch of the friendlier YZF-R7. It replaces the Yamaha R6 that was pulled off the shelf last year and also bridges the gap between the Yamaha R3 and the flagship YZF-R1. Here’s everything you need to know.

Royal Enfield Recall

Royal Enfield has announced a voluntary recall for 2,36,966 motorcycles sold between December 2020 and April 2021. This includes the Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Meteor 350. Here’s what went wrong.

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Gogoro Viva Trademarked

Hero MotoCorp recently partnered with Gogoro to develop a battery-swapping infrastructure for its EVs here in India. Little did we know that the Taiwanese manufacturer had already trademarked one of its scooters, the Gogoro Viva, here in India. So, does that mean Gogoro could come to the country? Click here to find out.