Acko Drive Top 5 Bike Stories Of The Week

The two-wheeler industry saw the launch and unveiling of a lot of interesting products. Whether it was Hero MotoCorp or Bajaj Auto, a lot of crucial two-wheelers from reputed manufacturers were introduced in the market. Here’s the list of the top news articles from the weeks that went by.

Bajaj Freedom 125 Launch

Starting with one of the most important launches of this year. Bajaj has finally taken the wraps off the world’s first CNG motorcycle – the Freedom 125. Although, we are yet to ride it and test it, but going by the initial looks the Bajaj CNG bike is quite the stylish and economical sound option for commuter motorcycle buyers in India. We’ve already done a comparison of how the Freedom 125’s running cost is less than the likes of the Honda Shine 125 and Hero Super Splendor. To know more about the bike, follow the link here. 

Gadkari Asks Bajaj To Work On A Full Ethanol Bike

Since we are on the topic of efficient and environmentally friendly two-wheelers, at the launch of the Bajaj Freedom 125, our Minister of Road, Transport, and Highways, Nitin Gadkari was also present at the occasion. Wherein, the minister brought up the topic of the adoption of ethanol as a fuel to Rajiv Bajaj. While Bajaj Auto is yet to produce a bike that will run on full ethanol, however, the minister’s reference to this type of fuel has surely piqued the attention of the CEO. To know exactly what Nitin Gadkar said to Rajiv Bajaj, click the link here. 

Honda Sahara 300 To Launch In India?

Ever since Honda conducted a customer clinic in Bengaluru with a chosen few to experience the Sahara 300, the market has gone rife with a possible advent of the ADV motorcycle in India. There are several reasons why there is a strong probability of the ADV’s eminent launch, the details of which you can find here. 

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Spied

Royal Enfield is all set to launch the Guerrilla 450 later this month, which will be its second 450 cc motorcycle after the Himalayan 450. Ahead of that, the productions-pec motorcycle was recently spotted which revealed several details like the colour options and features. But most importantly it also confirmed that the upcoming Guerrilla 450 will get different variants. You can know more about the same by following the link here. 

Hero Centennial

And lastly, Hero MotoCorp has finally commenced the production of its most elusive and exclusive build ever – the Centennial. Based on the same platform that also underpins the current-gen Hero Karizma. What makes ‘The Centennial’ so special is its intricate bodywork that is made out of carbon fibre, along with that eye-catching half-faring design. Unfortunately, one cannot directly buy the Hero Centennial, to know why, click the link here. 

Bonus

In addition to the above, BMW Motorrad also finally took the wraps off the most hardcore GS ever with the R 1300 GS Adventure. And in what can be termed as the most exciting development ever, MotoGP will finally come back in 2025 as the UP Government has signed a 3 year contract with Dorna Sports. To know more about the same follow the link here.