270/365-For the riders who prefer to live on the edge, #Aprilia #SR150 #SR160 #RACE is perfect. The scooter gets racy graphics, a single-channel ABS, a semi-digital instrument console, displaying fuel level, time, 2 trip meters, odometer, and a USB Phone charger. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
271/365-The Fastest Indian, was the name given to the #Bajaj #Pulsar220F, the carburetted variant of the legendary 220cc sports bike from BAL launched in 2009. The 220F churned out 20.9bhp and 18.55 Nm and had a top speed of 134 Kmph yet returning good mileage of 35 kmpl. ImageImageImageImage
272/365-#Suzuki launched the 155 cc #Intruder 'Modern-Cruiser' Motorcycle in 2017 making its entry into the mass-market cruiser segment. Opinions about its radical design are polarly opposite. The engine churns out 13.6 ps and 13.8 Nm resp and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. ImageImageImageImage
273/365-The #Hero #Xtreme200R was the 1st bike in its category to get ABS as standard and has a mono-shock at the rear. It is powered by a 200cc,18.4PS and 17.1Nm engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. A (claimed) top speed of 114kmph and great acceleration makes it a popular choice ImageImageImageImage
274/365-The #TVS #Max4R was launched in 2015 as a 4-stroke utility motorcycle. The durable and rugged design proved its worth in load-carrying capabilities as well. It was available in single/split seat versions and had the world’s first dual suspension at the rear. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
275/365-The 2nd #BMW motorcycle in India was the TVS built #G310R. This Naked Sports bike was revolutionary in terms of the technology it brought into the mid-size segment at a price that was not astronomical. Also since spares were locally manufactured, maintenance was low. ImageImageImageImage
276/365-The #Bajaj #Saffire was powered by a 92cc 4-stroke engine churning out 5.9bhp and was one of the stylish scooters from BAL. Launched in 2000, this scooter returned a mileage of 50kmpl which made it very appealing for the youth. This marked the phasing out of 2 strokes. ImageImageImageImage
277/365-The #Hero #MaestroEdge125 was the bigger variant of this scooter. It was available in 7 variants and 14 colours. The Hero Maestro Edge 125 is powered by 124.6cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 9 bhp and a torque of 10.4 Nm. It was a popular scooter for men #Scooter ImageImageImageImage
278/365-#LML's joint venture with Piaggio ended in 1999 but it continued to manufacture the Vespa derived #Star, a Scooter with twist-shift 4-speed manual transmission and a 150cc 2-stroke engine till shutdown. The #Star #Euro made a comeback as a CVT 150cc 4-Stroke in 2015. ImageImageImageImage
279/365-The #Bajaj #Pulsar #RS200 was a full-faired sports bike with aggressive styling and revolutionary performance launched in 2015. It also was associated with racing through a few events and track days. It churned out 24.5ps and 18.7Nm making it quite a potent street machine ImageImageImageImage
280/365-The #RoyalEnfield #Electra #Twinspark was the same Electra with the 350cc Unit Construction Engine. Initially available in 4 colours and with a front disc brake, this had chrome mudguards and dependable performance. This was renamed the Bullet ES late in 2016. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
281/365-The #Mahindra #Pantero was powered by the basic 106.7cc engine producing 8.4bhp and comes with a lockable tool bay, five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, drum brakes, and an all-black finish on the engine, including the exhaust, which is fitted with a chrome heat guard. ImageImageImageImage
282/365-The #Hyosung #GV650 #AquilaProwas launched in 2018 and has a 75.02PS, 674cc, liquid-cooled, 90-degree, V-twin engine. The bike uses a perimeter cradle frame suspended on upside-down forks up front and a twin shock absorber setup at the rear and has dual-channel ABS ImageImageImageImage
283/365-The #Bajaj #Spirit was a 60cc aluminum engined scooterette with a 2-speed automatic transmission launched in 1999, targeted at the youth segment and available in attractive colors. Being lightweight it was easy to ride and maneuver and returned excellent mileage too. ImageImageImageImage
284/365-The #Suzuki #Gixxer #SF150 was the faired variant of the successful Gixxer and was launched in 2015. It was powered by a 155cc engine churning out 14.8PS. The ABS version was launched in 2017 and a facelift variant came out in 2020 with LED headlamps and new liveries. ImageImageImageImage
285/365-The 2nd Generation of the #RoyalEnfield #Thunderbird with the UCE came in 2 configurations. The FI 500cc and the Carb 350cc with a unique 20 Litre tank giving an unmatched range, a comfortable split seat, and projector lamps with the signature Halo Ring and LED Taillamp. ImageImageImageImage
286/365-The #Bajaj #Super150 launched in 1976 was one of the most stylish Scooters from BAL. Powered by the same Vespa-derived 150 cc 2-stroke engine, the Super churned out 6 BHP and had a top speed of 80 km/h. There was almost a year-long waiting period in some towns for this. ImageImageImageImage
287/365-The #Max100 was the last of the 2-strokes from #TVS #Suzuki launched in 1998 and was powered by the 100cc 7.9PS 9.8NM engine returning a good 48 Kmpl and reaching speeds up to 83Kmph. There was a workhorse variant also launched which was popular in the rural areas. ImageImageImageImage
288/365-Launched in 2015 the #Yamaha #Cygnus #Alpha was positioned as a 'Family Scooter' specially developed for Indian riding conditions and lifestyle. It was powered by the same 113cc engine with CVT producing 7.1 BHP and 8.1 NM and claimed mileage of 62kmpl. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
289/365-The #LML #Sensation was 125cc scooter launched in 1996. It came at a time when it had a significant price advantage over the 150cc ones and was lighter and more affordable to maintain. It also came with a Tail Box as an accessory which made it stand out. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
290/365-One motorcycle from #Honda that took everyone by surprise was the #CB350 #Highness. Reminiscing back to the 70s and 80s when CBs were very popular worldwide this is as Retro and cool as it could get with oodles of Chrome and modern features and performance. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
291/365-The era of Maxi Scooters was restarted by #Suzuki #Burgman. Launched in 2018, this one had a significant street presence and was powered by the same 125cc engine already present in its other scooters. It had a full LED lamp and established touring capability. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
292/365-Race Ready and a Beast on the Street was this motorcycle that boasted of racing DNA unleashed. The #TVS #APache #RTR2004V. Having various riding modes this was powered by the 200cc engine churning almost 21ps. and 17.25Nm with a 0-60 acceleration of under 4 seconds. ImageImageImageImage
293/365-The #Bajaj #Avenge220 #Street is the sharper and shorter sibling of the cruiser. The short handlebars make it a dream to fling around urban roads and the low seat and punchy engine make it a comfortable yet nimble machine. It also sports unique multi spoked alloy wheels. ImageImageImageImage
294/365-The touring street cred variant of the versatile #Hero #Xpulse was the #200T with a different wheels and tyres setup and no rally kit options available. Although this was thought to be more appealing not many of these are perhaps seen on the road. #BikerLife @HeroMotoCorp ImageImageImageImage
295/365-#Honda #Livo launched in 2015 was an entry-level motorcycle with analog speedo console etc but changed to digital in 2017. Wheels were a new 5-spoke alloy design. A host of other electronic features were integrated into this later, a first in this segment by anyone ImageImageImageImage
296/365-The #Bajaj #Platina125 was the upgrade of the original bread-n-butter model from BAL and was launched in 2008 with the same DTS-Si engine as the XCD with an Electric start, Ride Control etc. It was phased out in 2012 #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
297/365-The #ContinentalGT535 was the sportiest machine from #RoyalEnfield when it was launched in 2014 and was reminiscent of the #caféracers of the 1960s. It was launched at #Ace #Cafe in the UK and was powered by a 535cc engine developing 29.5ps and an impressive 44Nm to boot ImageImageImageImage
298/365-The #Hero #Xtreme200S was a fully faired sports bike powered by the same 199.6cc engine of the Xtreme/Xpulse series. The motorcycle has a 5-speed gearbox and churns out 18.80ps and 16.45Nm. It was launched in 2019 although a makes sports variant was shown earlier in 2016 ImageImageImageImage
299/365-An Adventure Sports Tourer from #Bajaj was the #AS150 #AS200. Based on the same 150/200cc engines powering the Pulsars this one was a faired variant with comfortable raised handlebars and sufficient ground clearance to tackle rough roads. This however wasn't around long ImageImageImageImage

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1/365 - Starting this thread with one of the first Motorcycles to be built in India. The @royalenfield #Bullet350. A Motorcycle which was initially built for the Indian Army but with time found patronage amongst varying genre of people achieving a cult status over the decades. ImageImageImageImage
2/365 - After selling imported Vespas for a while, Bajaj Auto started manufacturing the #Bajaj150 under license in 1959. This was one of the first Scooters in India and certainly changed the 2-Wheeler scene as it was initially available at a significant premium in the market. ImageImageImageImage
3/365 Automobile Products of India (API) was the 1st Scooter maker in India and manufactured the #Lambretta Li 150 Series 2 under license from Innocenti at Bombay in the 1960's. This scooter was very popular and made appearances in a few famous Bollywood movies too. #BikerLife ImageImageImageImage
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