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**Let's get to thick and thin of how to maintain your motorcycle and get the maximum out of your machine. You will definitely feel confident riding your machine.** 

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If we consider a motorcycle, just a little maintenance by your own self can do wonders for your motorbike and for you, well, it can save a lot of money- plus it empowers you. I mean think about it. How proud would you feel to tell others that you yourself are the caretaker of your machine. There will always be a sense of confidence every time you hop onto your bike for a ride and you definitely would be sure that your ride is alright.

Before we move on any further, I would recommend you to refer to the owners’ manual because in practice basically the requirements of each of these below talked about tasks can vary depending upon the motorcycle you are having. Knowledge about the location of filters and plugs, which parts you must remove to access them, proper amounts and types of various fluid, and intervals of changing them, torque, and other specifications for reinstalling nuts and bolts to proper tightness can be found in the owners’ manual and hence going through that booklet is mandatory for every proud motorcycle owner. 

### Change the Oil: 

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To keep your engine alive and running properly, it is important to change the engine oil after several thousand miles. To start off, you’ll have to ride your machine for 4 to 5 minutes just to warm it up. What it does is that it reduces the viscosity of the oil so it will drain easier. Now, with the engine off and bike standing upright, remove the drain plug as well as the oil fill plug, letting the oil escape into a drain pan. Remember to take out the oil filter as well. 

FYI, this process can get messy. Try to cover the engine and exhaust section with aluminum foil to protect against drippage. Once the oil is drained, install a new oil filter, put back again those parts you have removed, and using a funnel, refill the proper amount and type of motorcycle oil. Replace the oil fill cap too. And make sure you recycle the used oil at a bike shop. 

### Replace the Air Filter: 

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If the air filter is clogged and dirty, it can really hurt your bike’s performance. Air filter usually keeps out debris from the engine. Plus, it is not a really hard task to do yourself but it can be time-consuming. Sometimes the Air Filter is easily accessible but you may have to remove the gas tank to reach it. And once you reach the air box, take out and replace the air filter. Then repeat the process of reinstalling anything you removed. 

### Maintain the tire pressure and Track:

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Locate the valve stem on the inside of the wheel, remove the cap and press an air pressure gauge onto the valve stem to check the tire’s pressure. Compare the pressure with what it ought to be and if it is lower than what is specified then use an air compressor to fill the tire to the correct number of pounds per square inch (PSI). Don’t overinflate and if so let some air out. To see how your tread is doing, check the tire’s wear indicator which is a little knob located in the grooves of the tire. If, by any chance, the knob is at the same level as the rubber that meets the ground, replace it without any other thoughts- which is a job for a professional mechanic.

### Change the coolant:

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Coolant prevents your engine from overheating or freezing or getting corroded. Remove any necessary bodywork to gain access to the coolant drain bolt. Then place a drain pan under the engine and remove the bolt. Remove the radiator cap to make sure everything drains. Reinstall the drain bolt once everything is done. Using a funnel, refill the system with the appropriate amount of coolant. Reinstall any bodywork you’ve removed and before that put the radiator cap back on. Start the engine and warm it up a little bit before cutting ignition. Remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level, once the engine has cooled. If you feel the need to add more coolant or to reach the amount specified in the owners’ manual, then add more coolant. 


### Keep a clean chain:

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Usually bikes these days come with an O-ring chain and they require less cleaning than the old-styled chains. When the chain gets dirty, you would want to clean it or even at the mileage specified in the owner’s manual. Elevate the rear wheel of your bike and put the transmission in neutral allowing for free chain movement, whenever you are cleaning. Try to use a gentle brush to get grit and grime off the chain. Also, lubricate the chain and rotate the rear wheel as you apply specially formulated lube. 

These are some basic hacks to improve your motorcycle’s life and for better performance. 

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***This has been the second year of a double-digit fall in the sales for BMW Group in India. The company had made a sale of 11,105 cars and utility vehicles in 2018 and 9,641 in 2019.***

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Luxury car manufacturer BMW Group India has recently posted a record 32 per cent drop in sales in the year 2020 to 6604 cars as the diminishing economic growth had badly impacted the demand for high-end cars in the Indian market. The nationwide lockdown that lasted for 50 days, brought down the volumes of BMW cars in India to its lowest in the last decade in the country. This has been the second year of a double-digit fall in the sales for BMW Group in India. The company had made a sale of 11,105 cars and utility vehicles in 2018 and 9,641 in 2019.

BMW India had delivered 6,604 number of BMW and MINI cars in the year 2020. BMW India had made a  sale of 6,092 units and MINI India had sold 512 units. BMW Motorrad also made a sale of 2,563 units of motorcycle, the company mentioned in a statement. 

Commenting on BMW's performance of 2020, Vikram Pawah, President of the BMW Group India said that the brand has demonstrated determination and resilience in a difficult environment full of new challenges. He further added that with an improvement of macroeconomic indicators and consumer confidence, BMW Group India resumed the momentum with remarkable efficiency and strength. The company was able to register strong results at the end of a very tough year and pushed its segment share significantly in the Indian luxury car market. He said that the brand is looking at 2021 with new confidence and positivity.

BMW India witnessed a contribution of more than 50 per cent coming from the locally manufactured Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) range, which includes the BMW X1, the BMW X3, and the BMW X5. The recently launched BMW X7 also received high demand in many regions across the country. The BMW 3 Series and the BMW 5 Series also became strong contributors in the sedan segment of the brand.

MINI India has also increased its share in the market in the premium car segment, despite the adverse industry scenario. The brand was able to showcase strong performance and good growth in the last quarter of the year. The locally manufactured MINI Countryman gave a share of more than 40 per cent in sales. The MINI Hatch and the MINI Convertible also gave over 23 per cent each as sales.



BMW Group India Records Low Volumes in 2020 With 32% Decline

***The company had already announced a price hike on its commercial vehicles last month and the current increase has been announced only on its passenger vehicle range. The brand has, however, confirmed that the current increase in the cost won't be applied to those bookings that have been made on or before January 21, 2021.***

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Tata Motors has announced a price hike of up to ₹ 26,000 across its various model range. This hike in the price of the cars will start from today and will be different for different models. The company had already announced a price hike on its commercial vehicles last month and the current increase has been announced only on its passenger vehicle range. The brand has, however, confirmed that the current increase in the cost won't be applied to those bookings that have been made on or before January 21, 2021.

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Hike in the prices of vehicles happens in the auto industry at the beginning of every year due to various reasons. The increase in the cost of materials regulates the prices and then there are other factors like an increase in the price of diesel that affects the transportation cost and salary revisions in the company. In an official statement, the company said that rising costs of input and material costs of steel, semi-conductors, as well as, the precious metals have compelled the brand to distribute some of the cost to customers.

Demand for passenger vehicle range of Tata Motors including cars and SUVs have grown by 39 per cent in the first three quarters of FY21 as compared to the demand in FY20 during the same period. Speaking of the third quarter of FY21, the brand also recorded its highest sales in the last 33 quarters and is now working on liquidating the supply chain and increase its output to meet the increased demand.

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Apart from Tata, there are other companies as well that have been announcing price hikes for the new year. Brands like BMW India and Audi are also increasing the prices from 2021 in the luxury car segment. Brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, and Honda are also a few other brands that have increased prices from January 1. In the two-wheeler segment, Hero MotoCorp and Jawa Motorcycles are also planning to hike prices from the coming month and people can also expect a number of new announcements in the near future.



Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Price Hike From January 2021 


We know that you have been waiting for that one car that fits best in your budget and serves you the purpose. 2020 went like an unattended event for the auto sector. It was predicted that the auto sector will take time to get back on its feet as people may refrain from investing in automobiles. 
However, the industry revamped at such a pace that auto manufacturers felt a crunch of resources. The demand rose so tremendously that the waiting period of few cars spiked as high as 10 months.  
Nevertheless, the car launches will continue to happen and April 2021 is one such month which has got a plethora of launches. Out of all those launches, we have picked 5 best car launches belonging to different segments.

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1.	Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Expected Ex-showroom Price: Rs. 5 Lakh to Rs. 7 Lakh
Maruti Celerio is one of the most popular cars in 1-litre engine category. The car has been taking tests across the highways for quite a while now. It was first introduced in 2014 and no major changes have been seen in its design since then. 

With 2021, the car will be getting a new shape and design. It will continue to get the 1.0-litre petrol engine and is expected to get the 1.2-litre petrol as well from WagonR. It will compete against Hyundai Santro, Tata Tiago, Maruti WagonR and Datsun Go.

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2.	2021 Kia Seltos
Expected Ex-showroom Price: Rs. 10 Lakh to Rs. 18 Lakh
Kia is coming up with its new logo and Seltos will be the first one to get in India. Launching on April 27, the new Logo will be taking place on Kia Seltos’ Hood, Steering, boot and wheel hubs.

Along with the new logo, Seltos will also get a panoramic sunroof in the top-end trim. This will enable the vehicle to have a fair fight with Hyundai Creta which also gets a similar setup in its top end SX trim. It will continue to rival Hyundai Creta and German twins; Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun which are slated to go on sale in June 2021. 

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3.	Hyundai Alcazar
Expected Ex-Showroom Price: Rs. 13 Lakhs to Rs. 20 Lakhs
Hyundai Alcazar is the 7 seat version of Hyundai Creta. The SUV gets slight changes to its face while the rear is a complete makeover. It gets a captain seat setup for 2nd row and carries the engine lineup from the donor vehicle.
There seems to be no changes in the engine lineup and Hyundai will offer Alcazar with a diesel engine and 2 petrol engines powering the Creta as well. Hyundai Alcazar will be competing with Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV500, and MG Hector Plus. 

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4.	Citroen C5 Aircross
Expected Ex-Showroom Price: Rs. 25 Lakhs onwards
Citroen is a new brand in India and originally hails from France. It has already set up several showrooms across the Indian cities and is coming up with its first vehicle in April. Though, we aren’t sure if the car will be introduced in April itself but there are high chances of it going on sale in this month.
Citroen is a brand under Groupe PSA and FCA led Stellantis brand. The Citroen C5 Aircross is based on Jeep Compass’ platform and will be borrowing its engine with a different state of tuning. It will be launched as a premium offering and will have a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that’ll churn out 177PS of power and 400Nm of torque. 

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5.	BMW 6 Series GT Facelift
Expected Ex-Showroom Price: Rs. 65 Lakhs onwards
The luxurious BMW 6-Series GT facelift will be coming on 8th April 2021. This car will have new features over its previous version and will also get a style refreshment. It will be locking its horns with recently refreshed Mercedes E-Class and Audi S6.

It will be introduced with a 2.0 litre petrol, 2.0-litre diesel and 3.0-litre diesel engines. They all will come mated to 8-speed automatic transmissions. It will get a 12.3-inch infotainment system, Rear seat screen, 360-degree camera, four-zone climate control, air suspension, etc.
These 5 cars are just a few of the overall launches happening in this month. What are your views on this? Which car will attract the maximum eyeballs? Let us know your opinion in the comments.

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Top 5 Vehicles launching in April 2021

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Bollywood actresses have everyone's eyes on them wherever they go. Fans and media wait for few hours just to catch few glimpse of them. And when actresses have all these shutters and flashes following them everywhere, a luxury set of wheels to hop into and show off becomes a necessity. they are lucky that they can buy the best luxury cars the world. Check out the luxury rides of few of the most beautiful women in India.

**1. Priyanka Chopra- Rolls Royce**

German cars don’t cut it for our Desi Girl. Priyanka went with best in class Luxury which is a Rolls Royce Ghost. Not only does the car have starlit ceilings and superb power, but the Red beauty also boasts of a BMW-made 6.7-litre twin-turbo V13 which makes 583 bhp of power. In an interview on the Kelly and Michael Show, the actress revealed that she loves her ride for the recliner seats and the extremely comfortable floor rug.

**Price: Rs 5.95 crore**
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**2. Mallika Sherawat- Lamborghini Aventador S**

Mallika Sherawat have been missing from the screen for a long while now. Well, she is living in Paris with her French rich businessman-boyfriend Cyrille . Also she is among the few Bollywood actresses who has an super luxury collection of cars. One of the priciest rides out of that lot is the Lamborghini Aventador S, The car can go from 0-100 kms/hour in just 4.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 389 kms/hour.

**Price: Rs 5.21 crore**
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**3. Katrina Kaif- Range Rover Vogue SE**

In June last year, Katrina Kaif was gifted a brand new Range Rover Vogue SE. One of favourite car among all Bollywood celebrities, Range Rover SE SUVs are also owned by big celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar. Katrina’s ride is powered by a 4.5-litre SD-V8 diesel engine that produces 395 bhp at 3700 rpm. It has a fuel efficiency of 7.70 kms/litre as well as an ultra power electric power steering.

**Price: Rs 2.87 crore**
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**4. Sunny Leone- Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo**

Sunny Leone is quite speed freak, however, she has a soft spot in her heart for Maseratis. Back in 2018, the super sexy star brought home a limited edition Maserati Ghibli Nerissimo. Only 350 models of this car were ever made in the world and Sunny Leone is the owner of one of them. It is undoubtedly the most luxury and most powerful ride in her garage. This all-black baby is capable of hitting 0-100 kmph in 3.7 seconds and reaches top speeds of 293 kms/hour.
The car is priced upwards of $80,000, when converted in Indian currency roughly amounts to Rs 55+ lakhs. However, the price of this car in India is above Rs 1.5 Cr. The machine is powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo petrol V8 motor with two states of tune – a 385 bhp motor and a 414 bhp motor. Sunny expressed this in her Instagram post as well.

**Price: Rs 1.76 crores**
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4 Bollywood Actresses with most Expensive cars

Bollywood celebs engage in riding bikes as their passion other than acting.
 
Bolly stars from **Salman** to **Aamir**, **Hrithik** to John, almost all hunks in Bollywood have especially retained a huge space in their hearts for glamorous automobiles. In fact, the high-end bikes have always been connected Bollywood celebrities in one way or the other for many years now. These famous personalities enjoy riding their motorcycles as much as their star prominence and love to boast these epic machines in style to reinforce their stardom.

The bold and Dabangg actor **Salman Khan** is best known for the riding super latest and expensive bikes. His name is always on the top when it comes to expressing love for other things also other just acting. Salman owns some of finest bikes which are parked in his personal garage. All the bikes are the latest limited-edition models which are exceptionally luxurious and costly. He has a limited-edition Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ, which is worth Rs15 lakhs, Suzuki Hayabusa, one of the fastest motorcycles in the world which costs Rs13.5 lakhs and a Royal Enfield GT that was gifted to the actor by his bodyguard Shera.  
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Macho Man, **John Abraham** is again the name which cannot to be missed when we talk about bikes. He has a special place for two-wheeler bikes in his heart. He is also the official brand ambassador of Yahama. Couple of bikes that owns are a Yamaha YZF-R1, a Yahama V-Max, Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa and a custom-made chopper named Light Foot that is made especially for the actor by the Jaipur-based Rajputana. Recently, Piaggio gifted him a matte black color Aprilia RSV4, as an honor of the Bollywood's biking enthusiast.
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Maddy or **R Madhavan** gained popularity after the blockbuster moview ‘Rehna hai tere din mein’, ‘Rang de basanti’ and ‘3 idiots’. He has been seen racing in Rang de Basanti and was very well appreciated by people across the country. He is quite passionate about the two-wheeler bikes and riding bikes is again very near to his heart apart from acting. Madhavan owns a BMW K1600 GTL that generates a power of 160bhp and a torque of 175Nm costing Rs 24 lakhs. This bike know for giving excellent performance on road.
![R Madhavan.jpg](https://api.carbike360.com/uploads/R_Madhavan_e919b42c09.jpg)
 
The Munna Bhai of Bollywood, **Sanjay Dutt** proudly owns a black and mean Harley Davidson Fat Boy. Shahrukh Khan gifted him a Multistrada 1200 as he refused to take the money for the movie Ra One. It is one of the boldest bikes powered by a 1,200-cc V-Twin engine that makes 157.8 Bhp and 136 Nm. Sanjay Dutt was also very much appreciated riding bike in the blockbuster – Daud with Urmila Matondkar. 
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**Vivek Oberoi** is a very proud owner of a yellow Ducati 1098 and this is considered as one of the most expensive bike that anyone owns in Bollywood. The super machine is prices at Rs 45 lakh. Vivek loves to spend lot of time on his most loved asset.
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Even the actresses in Bollywood are fond of riding bikes. Anushka Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor are few actresses who have learnt the art of riding two-wheeler bikes for appearing in movies.
 
One of the glamorous actresses and an excellent biker, **Gul Panag** is a big fan of bikes. She has a madness for riding bikes, and it is to an extent that even her baraat arrived on a bike. Known as a dimpled beauty of bolly, owns a BMW 650 Fundura which costs around Rs 12 lakh.
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