Autocar India

Bajaj Dominar 400 completes the Trans-Siberian Odyssey

The Dominar 400s travelled six countries covering around 15,600km in 53 days.
1 min read10 Nov '17
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
24K+ views

Three riders completed the famous Trans-Siberian Odyssey on Bajaj Dominar 400s. The journey spanned over 53 days negotiating about 15,600 km across six countries – Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia and back into Russia.

The Dominar 400 is the first Indian motorcycle to complete this arduous journey. Deepak Kamath, Dilip Bhat and Sudhir Prasad were the three riders who took on this journey. They covered an average of 390km per day, riding through all kinds of extreme terrain and weather conditions, all without any form of service support or back-up.

The Trans-Siberian Odyssey includes high-altitude passes, grasslands, river beds, rocky terrains, dirt trails, steep gradients and loose gravel. 3,000km of the total journey was covered on the Stalin era Road of Bones infamous for its dangerous conditions.

The three bikes used for this journey and the riders will now travel across India while making stops at 10 key metro cities. They will visit Bajaj dealerships where they will interact with customers and even ride with them.

Kawasaki to introduce Ninja 125 and Z125

The announcement regarding the new Ninja 125 and Z125 was made at EICMA 2017.
1 min read10 Nov '17
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Piaggio Vespa Elettrica e-scooter showcased in Italy

The upcoming electric scooter will have a range of 100km and the option of a range extender.
1 min read10 Nov '17
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Kawasaki ZX-10R SE unveiled

Track-focused Kawasaki ZX-10R features semi-active suspension and a quickshifter.
1 min read10 Nov '17
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Semi-active suspension on the Kawasaki ZX-10R SE.

Benelli showcases TRK251, 302S and 752S at EICMA

The three Benellis are expected to make their way to India sometime next year.
2 min read10 Nov '17
Rishaad ModyRishaad Mody

Benelli's 302S

Benelli's 302S

The Benelli 302S' instrument cluster.

Benelli's 302S

The Benelli 302S' headlamp

The Benelli 752S

Benelli's TRK251

In conversation with Siddhartha Lal, CEO, Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield CEO Siddhartha Lal speaks to us at EICMA about the new platform, past learnings from the Himalayan and future brand identity.
5 min read10 Nov '17
Rishaad ModyRishaad Mody

Poll of the month

Which powertrain type makes the most sense for you right now?

Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid
EV
CNG
Flex-fuel
7229 votes11 days remaining

Upcoming Bikes

Honda Bikes ADV160
Honda Bikes ADV160

₹ 1.60 - 1.70 Lakhs

Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR 250
Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR 250

₹ 2.00 - 2.40 Lakhs

Brixton Motorcycles Storr 500
Brixton Motorcycles Storr 500

₹ 5.50 - 6.00 Lakhs

Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750

₹ 4.50 - 5.00 Lakhs

Ducati DesertX V2
Ducati DesertX V2

₹ 19.00 - 22.00 Lakhs

Bajaj Bikes

Bajaj Avenger 220 Street
Bajaj Avenger 220 Street

₹ 1.30 Lakhs

Bajaj Pulsar 180
Bajaj Pulsar 180

₹ 1.22 Lakhs

Bajaj Pulsar RS200
Bajaj Pulsar RS200

₹ 1.71 Lakhs

Bajaj Pulsar N125
Bajaj Pulsar N125

₹ 91.69 - 93.16 Thousand

Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04
Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04

₹ 90.98 Thousand - 1.07 Lakhs

Trending Bikes

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

₹ 3.53 - 3.82 Lakhs

Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Royal Enfield Hunter 350

₹ 1.38 - 1.71 Lakhs

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

₹ 1.20 Lakhs

Honda Bikes Activa 110
Honda Bikes Activa 110

₹ 75.96 - 90.83 Thousand

Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Bajaj Pulsar NS200

₹ 1.38 - 1.49 Lakhs

Latest Bikes

Yamaha Aerox-E
Yamaha Aerox-E

₹ 2.82 Lakhs

Keeway Hypevolt-R
Keeway Hypevolt-R

₹ 1.99 Lakhs

Revolt RVX
Revolt RVX

₹ 1.30 Lakhs

Kawasaki KLX230 S
Kawasaki KLX230 S

₹ 2.19 Lakhs

Honda Bikes CBR1000RR-R SP
Honda Bikes CBR1000RR-R SP

₹ 33.50 Lakhs