Someone at the launch was saying that it was a late entry by Yamaha in the entry-level performance segment with its R3, but is it really true? I don't think so.
Yamaha and Honda have had their respective one-make motorsport series going for a while now, so to say Suzuki entered this area wouldn't be incorrect. But then, it's perhaps also good timing because Suzuki made its comeback to Moto GP as factory team this year. The Gixxer cup bikes will also flaunt the official racing livery of the Moto GP bikes.
Yamaha rolled out the FZS FI 2.0 - the latest variant of the FZ - a few months ago, while the Suzuki Gixxer is a comparatively more recent entrant. This was then followed by Bajaj adding more power and displacement to its Discover range, thus making it more desirable.
Though still relatively young in India, the global resurgence of Triumph has been an interesting story to track. With its portfolio looking solid, including the one in India, here is its next big thing - the upgraded Tiger 800 series bikes.
Vespa scooters greeted us at the lake resort with a few being parked all over including one interestingly on a traditional Kerala canoe. It was an almost perfect setting for the fun evening that was planned for us.
In a much-needed boost to it's motorcycle portfolio, TVS has launched the latest avatar from the Star bike family - Star City+. We ride it to find out more and tell you how different it is from its younger sibling.
