The motorcycle is equipped with a telescopic fork front suspension and a twin-sided swing arm rear suspension, ensuring a comfortable ride.For safety, the Classic 350 features hydraulic disc brakes on both the front and rear, with an anti-lock braking system as standard. Four Royal Enfield 350 models to hit Bangladeshi roads in JulyThe bike's instrument panel includes a standard speedometer and a fuel level warning light. Optional accessories like hard side cases, a rear rack, and bag liners can be added for enhanced functionality.In Bangladesh, where aesthetics and durability are key buying factors, the Classic 350's timeless design and robust build make it a compelling choice with a touch of nostalgia.Its hydraulic disc brakes and anti-lock braking system ensure safety, a critical consideration on Bangladeshi roads.Royal Enfield Bullet 350 A Royal Enfield Bullet 350 motorcycle. Photo: CollectedThe Bullet 350, a symbol of Royal Enfield's heritage, stands out with its retro appeal. It boasts the same 349cc 'J-series' engine — producing 20.2bhp at 6,100 rpm, with a torque of 19.9 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm.It's not designed for high-speed performance, but rather offers a comfortable ride within the 50-60 mph range, making it ideal for relaxed cruising.This model is particularly appealing for its authentic retro design and practical features like a USB charge port.For Bangladeshi riders who prefer a bike with a strong historical lineage and a laid-back riding style, the Bullet 350 is an ideal match.Its handling and suspension are tailored for comfort, and the dual seat setup makes it a practical choice for both solo and passenger riding. It has a thickly-padded dual seat, which, at a height of 805mm, offers accessibility and comfort for both the rider and a passenger. The 13-litre fuel tank combined with the bike's impressive fuel economy means you can potentially travel over 300 miles on a single tank.The bike's fuel efficiency and long-range capability are advantages for the varying terrains and long commutes common in Bangladesh.While it may not have the tech-heavy features of modern bikes, its simplicity and reliability are key selling points, appealing to those who prefer a straightforward, dependable ride with a classic look.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 A Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorcycle. Photo: CollectedThe Royal Enfield Hunter 350 stands out as a modern, accessible motorcycle. It is powered by a single-cylinder, 349cc engine, similar to the other models in Royal Enfield's 350cc range, with an output of 20.2bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. This bike is designed to be nimble and easy to handle, making it well-suited for urban environments.The Hunter 350 sports a standard steel frame and comes with both driver and passenger footpegs. It includes telescopic fork front suspension and a twin-sided swing arm rear suspension, offering a smooth riding experience. The bike's overall dimensions and wet weight of 399 lbs (181kg) contribute to its manoeuvrability and ease of use.Safety features include standard hydraulic disc brakes on both front and rear, along with anti-lock brakes.The Hunter 350 also provides a comfortable seating arrangement with a one-piece seat, and the seat height is 31.1 inches (789.9mm), which should be accessible for a wide range of riders.The bike doesn't skimp on modern amenities either, offering standard digital instrumentation, a power outlet, and the option for hard side cases and a storage cover. Its wheels are composed of aluminium, and it features tubeless tires, adding to the bike's modern appeal.In terms of design, the Hunter 350 maintains a balance between classic and contemporary styling, making it a compelling option for those looking for a versatile, city-friendly motorcycle with the charm of Royal Enfield brand. The Hunter 350's lightweight frame, combined with standard safety features like ABS, makes it an attractive option for the urban commuter in Bangladesh and a top choice for the younger demographic or those new to motorcycling.Royal Enfield Meteor 350 A Royal Enfield Meteor 350 motorcycle. Photo: CollectedThe Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a motorcycle that combines modern features with a classic cruiser style. It is powered by the same 349cc single-cylinder engine found in Royal Enfield's other 350cc models, delivering 20.2bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Meteor 350 features a solid and polished build, with a design that emphasises both functionality and style. It includes a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMA) that enhance its practicality and appeal. The bike's refined engine and precise gear shifting provide a smooth riding experience, with reduced vibrations even at higher speeds of around 90-110 kmph.In terms of handling, the Meteor 350 comes with a steel frame, telescopic fork front suspension, and a twin-sided swing arm rear suspension. The bike offers a comfortable two-piece seat with a height of 30.1 inches (764.5mm), accommodating both the rider and passenger.Safety is addressed with standard hydraulic disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, complemented by anti-lock brakes. The Meteor 350 also boasts digital instrumentation, including a standard speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, compass, and navigation system, ensuring a high level of convenience and control for the rider.In Bangladesh, where road trips and leisure riding are gaining popularity, the Meteor 350's cruising capabilities and comfort make it a desirable option.Local market contextThe introduction of these models comes at a time when Bangladesh is witnessing a burgeoning interest in motorcycles.The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) reported a fourfold increase in motorcycle registrations from 759,257 in 2010 to 2,991,612 in 2020, with about 500,000 motorcycles sold in 2019 alone.Meanwhile, the government has authorised up to 375cc motorcycles on the local roads if they are manufactured locally through a notification issued on 11 October 2023.Uttara Motors, which manufactures the market-leading Bajaj Motorcycles in Bangladesh, has already introduced its locally manufactured 250cc Pulsar N 250 at Tk3.4 lakh. Now Ifad Motors is likely to launch Royal Enfield motorcycles in the country's market by July 2024.All the models – Classic, Bullet, Hunter and Meteor – will be locally manufactured and the price will depend on the exchange rate, Taskeen Ahmed, a director of Ifad Group, told The Business Standard.However, an Ifad Group official, seeking anonymity, told TBS if the dollar price remains within Tk125 during the launching, price tags of the four models would range between Tk5 lakh and Tk6 lakh.Ifad Motors' factory in Chattogram will have the capacity to manufacture 40,000 motorcycles a year.
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If you were to draw up a list of the most popular motorcycles sold in India, the Yamaha YZF-R15 would easily feature on it. After all, it brings genuinely accessible, sporty performance to the masses and everyone’s aware of our love for faired motorcycles. In fact, the R15 is so popular that the world sits up and takes notice each time a new version rolls out. Which is why we wanted to see what Yamaha has come up with on the latest R15, version 4.0. Yamaha YZF-R15: design and features Walking up to the motorcycle, it is apparent that the new R15 looks even better than what the pictures suggest. As has been the case with the R15s of yore, version 4.0 takes its design cues from a bigger Yamaha R-series motorcycle. This time around, it is a copy of the 2021 YZF-R7, and that's a great place to begin with.The front end looks sharp and aggressive with the bi-functional LED projector headlight sitting inside the faux air intake. The LED position lights that flank the headlamp appear like a set of mean eyes, whilst lending it a contemporary look.Slotted above the front fairing is a new windscreen that's shaped very well to shield you from head-on wind. Yamaha claims this fairing is more aerodynamic, helping it achieve its near-150kph top speed with a little more ease. That is something we'll verify, if and when we take this motorcycle for a track day.The side fairing flows neatly with the rest of the bike and I love the 'Racing Blue' paint work with the dual tone, matte and gloss effect. The fuel tank is also new and is shaped to offer more purchase for your knees to grab on to. It looks chunkier than the version 3.0's tank, however, it has the same capacity at 11 litres.The tail section, again, is reminiscent of the R7 with its floating panels. On the whole, the new R15's design is cohesive, proportionate and arguably the best looking of all versions so far. It certainly managed to attract a lot of eyeballs while we were testing the bike. The only jarring element is that the angle of the exhaust doesn't match the angle of the tail. There is a marked improvement in quality levels as well – the R15 V3 had received some flak for its sub-par quality in areas such as the plastics. This is not the case with version 4.0, be it in the quality of the switchgear, its tactile buttons or the plastics used to mould the fairings. Then there's the impressive paint finish that adds to the sense of premiumness about the motorcycle. In terms of features, the new R15 has a nice LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity for phone, SMS and email notifications, but there is no navigation functionality. Yamaha's proprietary Y-connect app offers more information such as last parked location and fuel consumption data. The display also switches to track mode that shows your current and best lap time on a racetrack. Yamaha YZF-R15: what's it like in the saddle?Hop on to the bike and you'll notice that although the seat is new, comfier and has a slimmer profile towards the tank, it's at the same 815mm height as the previous bike. The position of the footpegs also seems unchanged, but what has changed is the placement of the clip-ons. These now sit under the new triple clamp, unlike on the previous motorcycle where they were located above it. This led us to think that the riding position is more committed than before. Thankfully, it's not gotten too aggressive since the clip-ons are angled in such a way that they rise slightly above the triple-clamp's height. The end result is a similar riding position as the v3 bike, albeit with a marginally lower handlebar position.Clip-on handlebars are positioned below the triple clamp.That being said, bear in mind that this super cool-looking, racer boy riding position isn't suited for long highway stints.Yamaha YZF-R15: what is the performance like?The 155cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve single is the star of the YZF-R15 show and it is undoubtedly one of best small capacity motorcycle engines out there. The version 4.0's unit makes 0.2hp less than the previous engine, but that isn't a cause for concern. Because, in the real world, there is no perceptible dip in overall performance. In fact, this engine makes 0.1Nm more and it peaks at a 1,000rpm lower than before. This could translate to a slightly quicker accelerating motorcycle than the v3, but we'll verify that once we get a chance to strap our Vbox testing gear on the bike. All said, the engine is delightfully free revving, tractable at low speeds and the Variable Valve Actuation, or VVA, gives you that extra top-end performance on the open road. The six-speed gearbox is as slick as ever and the optional up-only quickshifter (standard on Racing Blue, R15 M and MotoGP editions) works smoothly. But, you can only use it in track mode.Considering the fact that this engine is largely the same as before and the motorcycle's kerb weight remains unchanged at 142 kg, the fuel economy should be around the same ballpark. For reference, the R15 v3 returned 37.2kpl in the city and nearly 50kpl on the highway.Yamaha YZF-R15: ride and handlingOne of the biggest reasons that makes the R15 so endearing, in my books, is its handling. The Indian bike finally gets a (non-adjustable) USD fork, although the inner diameter of the tubes, at 37mm, is smaller than the 41mm fork on the v3. That said, the inherently greater rigidity of a USD fork versus a conventional fork will bring in improved stability, especially while charging through a corner or braking hard. Other chassis modifications include a reinforced subframe.The rest of the chassis has been left untouched and that's great because the Deltabox frame and suspension work together to offer a handling package that's a treat. The R15 simply loves corners and holds on to an intended line as if on rails. Turn-in, however, is sharp and it takes a little getting used to.All that handling finesse hasn't come at the expense of ride quality and the bike does a decent job of tackling most road imperfections.Turn-in is sharp and it takes a little getting used to.Yamaha has also thrown in a traction control system with the version 4.0. Some may think of this as a needless excess for a bike that makes under 20hp, however, knowing our slippery, shoddy roads, safety systems such as this are always welcome. The braking hardware is the same as before and there are no complaints here, whether in terms of bite or feedback from the lever.Yamaha YZF-R15: should you buy one?With a new design and feature updates, the venerable R15 gets a near Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 price hike over the outgoing version, depending on the colours.Spend a little more and you can buy the Yamaha MotoGP team liveried bike or the R15 M. The latter gets you a delectable, silver paint scheme, silver swing arm, gold brake calipers and aesthetically different seats. It is our pick of the lot.Some may think of near Rs 2 lakh on-road price as too much for a 155cc motorcycle. But for all that dough, you get a high-quality, feature-packed motorcycle that offers an unmatched riding experience at this price point. It plasters a big smile on your face everytime you ride it, and it remains a fantastic, forgiving tool for track day beginners who are looking to develop their riding skills. The price is certainly steep, but you get a lot for it.
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The young generations of Bangladesh love to go on tours with their beloved touring motorcycles within the country and day by day the touring group has increased. Many bikers have made social media groups due to different reasons. But, one of them is to travel by bike. Now, firstly when a rider wants to make a long tour, he used to find multiple things in his beloved bikes like looks, performances, sound and would not consume much oil and some other things. So, here we present below the top ten touring motorcycles list in Bangladesh with the reasonable price which can give all above things in the tour.
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Royal Enfield started its journey in 1901 but produced the first motorized vehicle in 1998. Some of the popular models of Royal Enfield include Royal Enfield Interceptor, Continental GT, Bullet, Classic, etc.So far Royal Enfield has sold bikes with 350, 450, and 650 cc engines, but this time the company is eyeing the 750 cc two-wheeler. The 750 cc powertrain is actually a larger 650 cc engine with twin cylinders. Royal Enfield has now started working on this new project and if all goes well, the company will enter the 750cc segment by 2025. The company is said to have developed a new platform for this, codenamed 'R2G'. It may be launched in the market under the name 'Bobber'.It will produce slightly more horsepower and torque than the 650 cc bikes. The big market for this type of bike is India, North America and Europe. In order not to lose this market, Royal Enfield wants to bring the 750 cc bobber as soon as possible. Apart from the mechanical changes, it remains to be seen if the company makes any changes in terms of styling and design.It will allow buyers in North America and Europe to upgrade from the 350cc. This new bike project is being led by the company's technology center in Leicester, UK. The R2G is expected to be the largest motorcycle in Royal Enfield's portfolio for decades and the top motorcycle produced.Now the company is preparing to launch Himalayan 450 cc, and Bullet 350 cc.
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