to be built in either India or Brazil.The creation of a 125cc machine would give Triumph not only a good position in the Indian market, where small-capacity bikes are still in the majority, but would also provide a learner-legal machine for Europe

THE INDIAN WSBK round has been cast into doubt due to customs rules which require the bikes to be in India on the same day they'll be lining up on the grid for the opening round in Australia.The rules dictate that technical equipment is required

OVER here in the west we have certain assumptions about the motorcycle industry – and one of them is that the biggest, most powerful bike firm in the world is Honda.But in what's now the most important motorcycle market in the world, India, Honda

passion for sports bikes in India. Despite having just 17bhp and 150cc, it's considered a superbike in its home market, and has a price to match – at around £1500 it's a seriously expensive bike in India, even if it seems incredibly cheap compared

across Southern Africa.We are speculating that he may be planning to take on India, or the Himalayas, for his next ride. This will no doubt come as bad news to Prince Charles, who as we mentioned earlier this week, holds a well-publicised hatred for bikes

INDIA'S largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp could buy Ducati.Ducati are owned by Investindustrial SpA, a Milan-based private equity firm who are rumoured to be looking to sell Ducati or list it on the Hong Kong stock exchange for as much

HONDA has launched the cheapest bike in its line-up in a new push to take over the massive Indian market.The 110cc Dream Yuga is designed specifically for India, so don't expect to see one in your local dealer, but at only 44,642 Rupees it

in terms of technology and appearance.Although KTM chief exec Stefan Pierer and chairman Rudolf Knuenz still hold a controlling, 51 percent share in the firm, Bajaj has gradually increased its holding over the last few years.India's second largest bike firm

in India and Brazil. Referring to the hopes of big-bore bikes in India, Joshi is reported as saying: “I believe the 250cc-500cc engine bikes will always sell in better numbers.”Initially, the single-cylinder Triumph is expected to be a straightforward naked

that's effectively the firm's range-topping bike in the massive Indian market. Locally built to keep costs down, it's seen as a real superbike in India, but the launch of Honda's more powerful CBR250R is a threat to its position. Yamaha has long been