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Geneva 2014: Ducati unveils new Diavel

New Diavel and Carbon variants to reach showrooms shortly.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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The revised sport cruiser features the latest version of the 162bhp, Testastretta 11 degree and dual spark engine.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO, Ducati Motor Holding, has unveiled the new Ducati Diavel at a special preview presentation in Geneva, during the Volkswagen group night.
 
The revised sport cruiser features the latest version of the 162bhp, Testastretta 11 degree and dual spark engine, an improved exhaust system, full-LED headlight, ABS and traction control backed up by riding modes.
 
The latest Diavel is dressed in dark livery, including a black trellis frame and wheels, while the Carbon version offers the choice of red over matte black with a red frame and white over matte black with white frame, both with black, forged wheels from Marchesini. 
The new model Diavels will start arriving in Ducati stores around the world April 2014 onwards, with the exact schedule for their India debut to be announced, as Ducati remains in the process of revamping and streamlining their India operations.

Ducati posts flat sales in CY2013

Company confident of seeing further growth in 2014.
2 min read3 Mar '14
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Continuous development of the product range and the success in new markets has lent confidence to the bike maker.

Royal Enfield working on 400cc engine, new models

New engine will be a heavily modified version of existing 346cc engine, which powers popular models like the Classic 350 and Bullet 350.
2 min read28 Feb '14
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Royal Enfield's new 400 cc engine will allow it to position bikes in the Rs 1-1.5 lakh bracket

Hero MotoCorp expands its global footprint

Hero partners with Asya Makina for its two-wheeler sales in Turkey.
1 min read27 Feb '14
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Shell Lubricants global lecture series 2014 held at IIT Madras

Professor Gordon Murray, among other experts, analysed the benefits of co-engineering engine hardware and lubricants to maximise efficiency.
2 min read26 Feb '14
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The third instalment of the ‘Shell Lubricants global lecture series' was conducted in India for the first time.

Piaggio Vespa S scooter goes on sale

The Italian two-wheeler manufacturer confirms the official launch of Vespa S on the 4th of March.
1 min read26 Feb '14
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