Weekly Round-up: Yamaha R15 V3.0 Price Hiked, New Regulations For Non-ISI Helmets, KTM 390 Duke Silent Recall And More!

All the two-wheeler action you missed out on this week, under one roof

 

Yamaha R15 V3.0 price hiked -

The third-gen Yamaha R15 has received a price hike of Rs 2,000. What's more? There’s a new MotoGP-inspired version slated to be launched soon. To read the entire story, click here.

 

New regulations for non-ISI helmets -

As per the norms, the government will ban all manufacturing, sales and usage of helmets that do not meet ISI standards. Essentially, all non-ISI helmets including the ones that meet international regulations like DOT, ECE, Snell etc. will also be banned. For more information, click here.

 

Recall announced for KTM 390 Duke -

KTM has silently recalled KTM 390 Duke models manufactured between 2017-18. Smartly put as a mandatory ‘Monsoon Kit’ fitment, KTM says it will replace faulty components which will fix issues reported by owners of the third-gen 390 Duke. More details here.

 

Benelli ties up with Mahavir Group -

Italian big bike manufacturer Benelli has tied up with Hyderabad-based Mahavir Group to assemble, manufacture and sell its motorcycles. Furthermore, as per the signed agreement with the Telangana government, the firm is allowed to start its own manufacturing plant in Medichal, Hyderabad. To read more about the collaboration, click here.

 

Honda introduces Moto3 race bike for Indian motorsports -

HMSI introduced its NSF 250R to the world of Indian motorsports. This move will help aspiring racers train and align themselves with international standards. As part of the initiative, Honda will nurture and promote Indian talent and even have them participate as a team in Asia’s Road Racing Championship. More on Honda’s bold move here.

 

Ducati concludes its DRE-Off Road days In India -

Ducati India successfully concluded its very first DRE-Off Road days in India which entertained both Ducati and non-Ducati riders. The training was aimed at enhancing the skills of the riders, especially in rough terrain. Ducati also dropped the bomb on all enthusiasts by announcing its first track day event in India. To read more, click here.

 

New R3 In The Works?

Test mules of the YZF-25 were spotted, suggesting an update for the 2019 YZF-R3 since they share the same design. The pictures suggest some cosmetic and mechanical changes which will help the R3 keep up with the booming sub-300cc segment. For more details, click here. 

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