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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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Cheapest Scooters and bikes in India
 
Bikes and scooters have always been the most popular and fast-moving segment in the automobile industry. Especially after the lockdown, commuters of all ages prefer riding their personal two-wheelers to remain safe from the onslaught of the pandemic. However, in the current economic condition, it is better to book the entry-level automobiles to achieve maximum value for money. They also enjoy a high resale value and outstanding fuel efficiency. If you are looking for the best entry-level two-wheelers in India, then consider this specially curated list for easy commuting.  
 
1.   Avon E Lite
Avon E Lite is one of the most affordable eco-friendly electric scooters currently running on Indian roads. The 80kg scooter bears a price tag of Rs 28,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi). It gets powered by a BLDC 230W motor, which draws charge from a 48V 12AH, LA Sealed Maintenance Free Rechargeable battery. It takes about 4 to 8 hours to charge the scooter completely and offers a driving range of 50 Km/charge. You can attain a top speed of 24 kmph while commuting in this pocket-friendly two-wheeler.
 
2.  Ampere V48
Ampere V48 is another cost-efficient electric scooter, available in one variant and three shades- red, purple, and blue. Currently, it is available at Rs 34, 889 (ex-showroom New Delhi) through 150 dealerships in 14 states. Though the manufacturer has an R&D facility in Coimbatore, it sources its battery packs from Taiwan and China. Beating at the heart of the 84 kg commuter is a 250W BLDC motor. It can help you scale a top speed of only 25 kmph. The powertrain draws charge from a Sealed Lead Acid battery and offers a driving range of 45 km/charge. You may need 8 to 10 hours to charge the battery unit completely.
 
3.  Palatino Angel
Palatino Angel is a popular scooter among the youth thanks to its appealing design, tubeless tyres, halogen headlamp, and digital instrument console. It comes within a price tag of Rs 34,999 (ex-showroom New Delhi) and is available in only one variant. You can bring home the scooter in two attractive shades- green and white. Powering the Palatino Angel is a 250W BLDC motor with up to 60 km/charge driving range. It takes around 6 to 8 hours to attain a full charge in this commuter.

 
4.  Hero Electric Flash
If you are looking for a trendy electric scooter from a reputed automaker, then search no further than Hero Electric Flash. The 87 kg two-wheeler is available between a price range of Rs 39,990 to Rs 52,990 (ex-showroom New Delhi). It comes with an attractive front fascia dominated by a prominent headlamp and LED DRLs. The indicators remain integrated into the handlebar, and the manufacturers applied glossy paint and a digital information panel to captivate the interest of youth. A 250W BLDC hub motor powers the electric scooter to sprint at a top speed of 25 kmph. The mill draws charge from a 48-volt 20Ah battery, and provide a driving range of 65 km.
 
5.   TVS XL 100
TVS XL 100 is an extremely popular under-Rs 50000, BS6 compliant, fuel-injected moped. It is available in three variants- Comfort, Heavy Duty, and Heavy Duty i Touch Start. The 89 kg two-wheeler has captured the interest of riders thanks to its rugged looks and massive load-carrying capacity. It is available in 2 colours- blue and gold, and comes with a price range of Rs 39,990 to Rs 48,839 (ex-showroom New Delhi). Beating at the heart of XL 100 is an air-cooled, 99.7 single-cylinder motor, generating maximum power of 4.2 bhp @ 6,000 rpm, and a peak torque of 6.5 Nm @ 3,500 rpm. It remains equipped with a 4-litre fuel tank offering up to 220 km driving range.
 
6.   Honda CLIQ
Honda CLIQ is a convenient and practical scooter from the Japanese automaker’s stable. It comes with a price tag of Rs 45,329 to Rs 46,854 (ex-showroom New Delhi). The 110cc scooter is avail in two variants- Standard and Deluxe. It borrows its design from the Activa 4G and the mechanics from Navi. You get a motorcycle-like handlebar, 14-litres of storage, mobile charging socket, and a wide floorboard to place your luggage in this convenient scooter. Powering the Cliq is a 109.19cc air-cooled engine, delivering 8 bhp @ 7,000 rpm, and 8.94 Nm @ 5,500 rpm peak torque. You can sprint it at a top speed of 83 kmph and can expect a fuel efficiency of 60 kmpl.
 
7.   Bajaj CT 100
Bajaj CT 100 is another excellent 114kg bike with a decent ground clearance of 170 mm. It is available at a price range of Rs 45,669 to Rs 52,326 (ex-showroom New Delhi). You can purchase this daily commuter in two variants- KS Alloy and ES Alloy. The Pune based automaker has earned the acclamation of developing the ‘Most affordable motorcycle in India’ offering high fuel efficiency and minimal maintenance. It remains based on the same single-cradle frame as the Platina. Powering the bike is a BS6 compliant, 102cc single-cylinder motor, churning out 7.79 bhp @ 7,500 rpm and 8.34 Nm @ 5,500 rpm peak torque. You can achieve up to 89.5kmpl with this motorcycle.
 
8.   Bajaj Platina 100
Bajaj Platina 100 is a no-frills commuter with upgraded Comfortec technology for pleasurable driving dynamics. The 116 kg bike is available in three variants- KS Alloy, ES Drum, and ES Disc, and bears a price tag of Rs 50,464 to Rs 60,826 (ex-showroom New Delhi). It gets powered by an extremely frugal BS6-compliant 102cc, fuel-injected powertrain producing 7.79 bhp @ 7,500 rpm, and a peak torque of 8.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm. You can expect a mileage of 77 kmpl while zooming across the city. 
 
9.   TVS Sport
TVS Sport is an excellent light-weight daily commuter with a frugal engine. The base variant (Kick Start Alloy) is available for a price tag of Rs 54,519, while the premium trim (Self Start Alloy) comes at Rs 60,177. You can bring home this bike in a range of attractive shades, including many dual colour tones. Though the manufacturer initially launched a 100cc version of the Sport, in April 2020, TVS made it BS6 compliant and included a 110cc motor. Beating at its heart is a single-cylinder, fuel-injected powertrain, generating 8.18 bhp @ 7,350 rpm, and 8.7 Nm @ 4,500 rpm peak torque. Users reported an average mileage of 75 kmpl with this motorcycle.
 
10.  TVS Scooty Pep Plus
TVS Scooty Pep Plus, introduced in 2003, is a favourite ride for young women. It comes with a price range of Rs 53,833 for the Standard variant, and Rs 55,172 for the Matte Edition. The 93 kg scooty showcases an apron mounted LED DRL, halogen headlamp, mobile charger socket, and an open glove box. Powering the scooty is a BS6 compliant, 87.8cc, air-cooled single-cylinder motor. It churns out 5.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm, and 6.5 Nm @ 3,500 rpm. The Pep Plus demonstrates a riding range of 210 km, which is enough for daily commuting.
 
These were the top 10 most-affordable scooters and bikes in India. Visit your nearest dealer to bring home the best two-wheeler a2ccording to your need and budget.
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Top 10 economic, cheapest scooters and bikes in India

***Doug Parks, GM's executive vice president of global product development said that the brand is getting into a partnership with some great companies like Honda Motor and LG Chem, for EVs, as well as batteries.***

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General Motors Co has planned to surpass or match Tesla Inc in the electric vehicle sector, as part of a $27 billion initiative. According to an executive, the company is working with some of the best startups on next-gen EV battery technology along with a plan of boosting the production capacity of its plant for its new Ultium battery system.

Doug Parks, GM's executive vice president of global product development said that the brand is getting into a partnership with some great companies like Honda Motor and LG Chem, for EVs, as well as batteries. The further said that they are also looking for startups outside the company to get on the front edge of that learning curve. At an investor conference, Doug Parks also said that GM will continue to build its relationship with Honda, with whom the U.S. carmaker is manufacturing several future electric vehicles in a partnership. Parks said that there is an opportunity for more if both the companies are able to extend their relationship to other segments as well, which includes sharing combustion-engine vehicles and platforms with Honda.

Mary Barra, GM's Chief Executive said that about a year ago the brand had said that it has increased its spending budget on electric vehicles and automated vehicles from $20 billion to $27 billion through 2025. Commenting on this, Parks said that much of that $7 billion increase is associated with spending on an additional production capacity for the Ultium battery. The Ultrium battery is will be manufactured next year in Ohio in a $2.3 billion joint venture with LG Chem.

Parks said that the company GM has planned around 20 electric vehicle models by 2025 for North America, and so, they will be needing more capacity for batteries. Therefore, after the initial wave in Ohio, there will be more investment coming in. Tesla in 2020 had also sold just under 500,000 EVs globally.


GM to Work With Startups For Next-Gen EV Battery Production

***According to industry sources, this shortage of the semiconductor and its impact will hit the production of Ford vehicles for the domestic, as well as, the export market by 50 per cent.***

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[Ford](https://carbike360.com/news/ford-to-close-three-manufacturing-plants-in-brazil) was facing a difficult situation due to the shortened supply of a critical part. Due to this pause in the supply, Ford India’s Maraimalai Nagar factory near Chennai is going to be shut down for a week after Pongal. The plant was initially closed on January 14 for a three-day shutdown for Pongal festival. It has now extended the shutdown up to January 24.

Commenting on this, a Ford India spokesperson said that there was a plan to open the Chennai plant on January 18, Monday after the Pongal break, which now has been extended for a week. The shortage of the semiconductor (chip) has become a serious issue for the company and the team is trying to start the supply again. He further said that the semiconductor shortage will impact the company's operations in India. Due to this, the production will remain impacted across Chennai and Sanand plants through the entire quarter.

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According to industry sources, this shortage of the semiconductor and its impact will hit the production of Ford vehicles for the domestic, as well as, the export market by 50 per cent. The company produced somewhere around 7,000 vehicles in December. The total production of the company during April-December was just under 65,000 units.

Not just in this factory, there is a global shortage of semiconductor chips that has started disrupting automobile factories all around the globe. These chips are an essential part of infotainment systems, as well as, other electrical components in a vehicle. Because of this shortage, Ford has already shut down one of its US plants. Apart from this, Toyota’s Chinese plant, Honda’s UK plant, as well as, Audi and Volkswagen’s factories in Germany are all witnessing shutdowns in their production units due to this supply disruption.


Ford India Extends Pongal Shut Down Due to Chip Shortage

***The price hike for this range has arrived quite quickly since the last hike for the Dominar range was in October 2020. With the revised price, the Bajaj Dominar 400 has now become more costly than the Honda H'ness CB 350 and the Royal Enfield Meteor 350.***

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Bajaj Auto has updated the prices of the Dominar range for the year 2021. The 2021 Bajaj Dominar 400 comes with a new price of ₹ 199,755 (ex-showroom, Delhi), which makes the motorcycle more expensive by ₹ 1,997. Another one is the Bajaj Dominar 250, which comes with the revised price of ₹ 167,718 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi), and is now more expensive by ₹ 2,000. Apart from the price hikes, there are no other changes in the bikes and they still come with the same features and design as before.

The price hike for this range has arrived quite quickly since the last hike for the Dominar range was in October 2020. With the revised price, the Bajaj Dominar 400 has now become more costly than the Honda H'ness CB 350 and the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The motorbike is also now very close to the KTM 250 Duke category in terms of price. Speaking of the bike, the Dominar 400 represents itself as a modern-day tourer that is made for the highways. The bike is powered by the 373.27 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine that produces a maximum power output of 39 bhp and 35 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes with a 6-speed gearbox that is assisted by a slipper clutch.

The original price of Bajaj Dominar 400 was ₹ 1.36 lakh in 2016, and the bike has now become more expensive with an increase of around ₹ 64,000 as compared to the original price. The motorcycle didn't just increase the price but also saw a huge upgrade with the UG2 version that is currently available and Bajaj. The brand also managed to remove unnecessary things from the bike, making it a better version than before.

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The Bajaj Doiminar 400 comes with a 43 mm USD forks at the front with a multi-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. The motorcycle comes equipped with a 320 mm disc up front and a 230 mm disc brake at the rear. Dual-channel ABS comes as a standard, and the motorbike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. The motorcycle has a weight of 187 kg. The feature list on the Dominar includes digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, dual-barrel exhaust, and many more. The Bajaj Dominar 250, on the other hand, has not seen a substantial price hike. The bikes have managed to retain their value in terms of price and features, as compared to some of their rivals in the segment.

Bajaj Dominar Range Price Increased For The Year 2021

***This scooter is on the special edition model category and is priced at ₹ 82,564 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The Grazia 125 Sports Edition will be available in two colours - Sports Red and Pearl Nightstar Black.***

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has finally launched the new Honda Grazia Sports Edition in the country. This scooter is on the special edition model category and is priced at ₹ 82,564 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The Grazia 125 Sports Edition will be available in two colours - Sports Red and Pearl Nightstar Black. The scooter will come in new colours, as well as, sporty graphics, but it will stay the same in terms of features and engine specifications. The scooter will be available across all HMSI dealerships shortly.

Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director of Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. commented on the launch by saying that Honda Grazia is an advanced 125cc scooter made for those people who want to make an impact by reflecting their youthful & Fun Persona. This latest Sports Edition of Grazia will definitely turn heads around. He further said that as the schools and colleges will start opening their campus, this scooter will be the choice for many students looking for their personal mobility as a two-wheeler.

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The Honda Grazia 125 comes with a 124 cc four-stroke, air-cooled engine that gets programmed fuel injection, enhanced smart power (eSP), Honda Eco Technology (HET), and an alternate current generator (ACG) for a silent and smooth start. The engine produces a maximum power output of 8.14 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 10.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a continuous variable transmission (CVT) unit.

The Grazia 125 comes with a lot of features that include a start-stop system and a multi-function ignition switch which can be used to open the seat hatch, and the external fuel filler cap. The Deluxe variant also comes equipped with disc brakes and alloy wheels, which the Standard variant does not have. It has a combi-brake system with equaliser technology, which is a standard fitment on both the variants. The scooter also comes with a fully digital instrument console.



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