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10 quickest Indian bikes as tested

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At Autocar India, we’ve put dozens of motorcycles through our testing protocols using a GPS-based data logging system. And what we’ve consistently found is that several motorcycles manufactured in India today, despite typically being lower-capacity offerings, deliver genuinely impressive performance. Here are the 10 quickest bikes made in India, ranked by their 0-100kph times. 10. Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 0-100kph: 6.59s The Guerrilla 450 kicks off our list in 10th place. It’s built on the same Sherpa 450 platform as the Himalayan, but in a roadster format. It’s worth noting that we conducted our performance tests in damp conditions, yet the bike still managed an impressive 0-60kph time of 2.96 seconds. The Guerrilla 450 also runs on CEAT Gripp XL tyres – which are geared more towards all-terrain use – and swapping them for more road-focused rubber will likely help shave off a few milliseconds. 9. BSA Gold Star 650 0-100kph: 6.47s The BSA Gold Star 650 is powered by a 652cc...
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Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour revealed

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A little over a year after revealing the Tiger Sport 800, Triumph has now unveiled a more long-distance and passenger-friendly variant of the lightweight road-focused tall-rounder, called the Tiger Sport 800 Tour. Tiger Sport 800 Tour has 106 litres of combined storage It weighs 14kg more than the standard bike It’s mechanically identical to Tiger Sport 800 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour: Even more road-trip and pillion-friendly Gets a lot of official accessories as standard but weighs quite a bit more The Tour variant gets official Triumph accessories such as colour-matched panniers and a top box with passenger backrest, a comfort seat, knuckle guards, a centre stand and heated grips as standard while remaining mechanically identical to the standard Tiger Sport 800. As a result of all these additions, the Tiger Sport 800 Tour weighs 232kg, which is 14 kilos more than the standard model. However, the combined 106 litres of luggage-carrying capacity between the top box (49 lit...
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Maruti Swift, Wagon R get discounts of up to Rs 58,000 this month

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Maruti Suzuki Arena showrooms are offering cash discounts, exchange/scrappage bonuses and additional benefits on nine models. Do note that these offers are not available on the new Maruti Victoris . Here is how much you could save on a new car from Maruti Arena in December 2025. Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city and are subject to stock availability. Please check with your local dealer for the exact amount. Maruti Wagon R discounts December 2025 Up to Rs 58,100 off The popular Maruti Wagon R is being offered with total savings of up to Rs 58,100, the highest here, across the hatchback’s entire variant line-up. These benefits include cash discounts up to Rs 30,000, an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 (or a scrappage bonus of Rs 25,000) and further benefits of up to Rs 3,100. The Wagon R price range is between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 6.95 lakh. Maruti Swift discounts December 2025 Up to Rs 55,000 off This December, the Maruti Swift is on sale with maximum offers of up to Rs...
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Mahindra XEV 9S vs Mahindra XEV 9e: Differences explained

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With the XEV 9S , Mahindra became the first mass-market brand to launch a three-row electric SUV. The eSUV is sold alongside the XEV 9e coupe SUV as a three-row counterpart, and both SUVs share the INGLO platform. In this article, we compare the finer differences between the two eSUVs, which cater to different buyers.     Mahindra XEV 9S vs Mahindra XEV 9e: Dimensions and design  The XEV 9e looks flamboyant, while the XEV 9S looks more traditional SUV-like  Mahindra XEV 9S vs Mahindra XEV 9e rear quarter The main difference between the SUVs is their roofline design. The XEV 9e features a sharply raked roofline for its coupe-SUV proportions, while the XEV 9S’ roof is higher-set like the XU700 to accommodate an extra row of seats. At the rear, the XEV 9e has a boxy look with slim connected LED taillamps, but the XEV 9S looks quite similar to the  XUV700 , though its LED taillights feature different detailing and are connected by a black strip. M...
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7 things to know before buying the Honda Activa 110

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The Honda Activa 110 has been a runaway success in India since its launch back in early 2000s. To preserve that, Honda hasn’t tinkered around with its design after the Activa 2g’s evolutionary redesign. Here are a few things to know before considering the Honda Activa 110.  1. Does the Honda Activa 110 get tubeless tyres?   Yes, the Honda Activa 110 comes with tubeless tyres, featuring a 12-inch front wheel and a 10-inch rear. 2. Does the Honda Activa 110 get a side-stand engine cut-off feature? Yes, the Activa 110 gets a side-stand engine cut-off feature that not only kills the engine when the side-stand is down but also prevents it from starting. 3. Does the Honda Activa 110 get an engine auto start stop system? Yes, it gets an auto start/stop system that should help improve fuel efficiency. 4. Does the Honda Activa 110 get a TFT dash?   Yes, the Honda Activa 110 recently received a 4.2-inch Bluetooth-enabled TFT dash with the OBD-2B update, which displays ...
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Mahindra BE 6 Formula E edition interior image gallery

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Most shared engines in mass-market cars

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Automakers spend thousands of crores and several years developing an engine from scratch. This is not the most feasible option when multiple models (even across brands) have near-identical requirements. While engine-sharing within a brand’s lineup is routine, the practice is also common between companies. Here is our list of the most shared engines in mass-market cars under Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom). 1. Maruti Suzuki K15C Does duty in 7 cars across Maruti’s and Toyota’s lineup. One of the most prolific mass-market engines in India, Maruti’s K15C powers the Brezza , Grand Vitara , Victoris , Ertiga , XL6 , Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Toyota Rumion . It is a naturally aspirated four-cylinder mill displacing 1,462cc, and can be fuelled with petrol or CNG. The K15C is known as the ‘Smart Hybrid’ series in Maruti’s parlance, while Toyota has named it ‘Neodrive’. The petrol-only K15C has a maximum output of 103hp and 139Nm, whereas the CNG version can make almost 88hp and 122Nm....
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