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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: 

![motorcycle oil change](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/motorcycle_oil_change_02752fa413.jpg)


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: 

![air filter](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/air_filter_ef833e88be.jpg)


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:

![Tire Pressure](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Tire_Pressure_27864fb647.jpg)


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:

![Coolant.jpg](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/Coolant_51501faf57.jpg)


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:

![chain](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/chain_1c938dfb30.jpg)


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. 

The Ultimate Guide for Bike Maintenance

CB350RS

Classic 350

Shine

2022 MT-09

CB Shine SP

***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.***

![bajaj-dominar-400.webp](https://api.carbike360.com/uploads/small_bajaj_dominar_400_fde6358a3c.webp?86943667.87)

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.

![bajaj-dominar-250.webp](https://api.carbike360.com/uploads/small_bajaj_dominar_250_6cb794e114.webp?87038252.96499999)

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

Honda is coming up new two-wheeler models lined up for the near future which will benefit from these efforts of woking on developing home chargers. 
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Recent copyright updates indicate that Honda is developing a home charger for its Mobile Power Pack swappable battery system. The home charger has the capability to top up one battery pack at a time. This initiative has certain highlights like:

•	A different version of the charger can charge two battery packs at the same time.
•	Couple of Honda electric two-wheelers may launch in India in the future.

After years of tiptoeing around the edges, Honda recently announced that it was finally getting into the world of electric two-wheelers and is serious about putting new models into production very soon. Honda confirmed that it will launch three new electric models by 2024. The first will be a 50cc-equivalent electric moped, and the other two will be a scooter and a motorcycle aimed at the 125cc performance based. While these will be the modest vehicles for the company, however, it's a good time to get into electric two-wheeler for Honda. Urban looking, utilitarian machines like these are more likely to be accepted by street rider and commuter segment, than an electric sport bike is to be accepted by enthusiasts. The modest output numbers will also mean that Honda does not need gigantic battery packs to keep them going.

Honda home charging system can use its swappable Mobile Power Pack system that has already been used on its PCX Electric e-scooter. Honda has plans to develop this platform by installing up more battery-swapping stations, and patents show that Honda is also working on a home charger for these battery packs. While the chargers to be used at swapping stations will juice up two battery packs at the same time, the home charger will only adjust a single one at a time.

Honda confirmed that a sloped bed uses rails to guide the battery pack into its desired position. A lever at the front of the charger needs to be dragged up. This action will lock the battery pack in place and, through a linkage, pushes the charger's connectors into the slots on the battery pack, removing the chances of error about plugging it in yourself.

The Japanese giant, Honda has also entered an association with Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio to co-develop a swappable battery platform, so it's likely that its own Mobile Power Pack system will develop over time and will be used universally.
Indian economy will have a very positive impact on implementation of these technologies. All these developments are great news. A 125cc-equivalent e-scooter and e-motorcycle are just the sort of initiatives that Honda could launch in India, to take on the likes of Ather, Revolt, the Bajaj Chetak and the TVS iQube. With KTM and Husqvarna also aiming to introduce electric models in India in the future, there could be fruitful collaborations on the battery infrastructure front. Hoping for interesting times ahead.

Technology update from Japanese automaker, Honda, as it aims to develop home charger, to expand swappable battery platform

**TVS Apache RR 310 gets an upgrade**

●	TVS Motors launches the new 2021 Apache RR 310 with upgraded features, an improved power output, and a new colour theme.
●	The upgraded 2021 TVS Apache RR 310 launching price is Rs 2.60 lakhs.
●	Bookings for the Apache RR 310 are now open.

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The [TVS Apache RR 310](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/tvs/apache-rr-310-bs6) gets an upgrade with new adjustable front and rear suspensions with a facility to adjust the pre-load, depending on the rider’s requirements. In addition, the TVS flagship vehicle comes with other enhanced features like improved power output and a new colour theme, Race Replica Graphics.

The Apache RR 310 is the first TVS product offered under TVS’s personalization and customization platform, TVS Built to Order. As of date, TVS Apache RR 310 offers two customisation options. 

a.	The [sports bike](https://www.carbike360.com/sports-bikes) gets a fully adjustable KYB front fork and rear mono-shock absorber. Besides, the Dynamic Kit includes an anti-rust coated drive chain. 
b.	The Race Kit comes with advanced features like track ergonomics with a tucked-down race handlebar, a race ergo footrest assembly, and knurled foot pegs to provide a higher lean angle.

According to Meghashyam Digole, Head of TVS Motor Company’s Marketing Premium Business, customers have become selective about their choices. Despite being part of a biking group, every customer likes to maintain their individual identity. The bike they own and ride in society reflects their personality. This customisation includes updating their bike, accessories, and colour themes. All these aspects require the use of the latest technology. 

**2021 Apache RR 310 - Upgrades**

The updated [TVS Apache RR 310](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/tvs/apache-rr-310-bs6) offers a Race Replica graphic, a new race muffler with a muzzled and racier exhaust note, a personalised race number on the visor, and alloy wheel colour options.

The digital cluster unit gets an upgrade like a digital document facility for storing important documents. Besides, it gets new features like a dynamic rev limit indicator, day trip meter, and an overspeed indicator.

**2021 Apache RR 310 – Engine**

The 2021 Apache RR 310 comes equipped with the same engine present in the existing Apache RR 310. The 310cc single-cylinder engine inspired by BMW’s G310R engine churns out a maximum power of 34hp and peak torque of 27.3Nm. This powerful engine mates with a 6-speed manual transmission system.

**2021 Apache RR 310 – Unchanged Features**

The 2021 Apache RR 310 carries forward existing features like throttle-by-wire technology, Michelin Road 5 tyres, four dedicated riding modes, TFT screen, and Bluetooth connectivity through SmartXonnect system with riding telemetry.

**2021 Apache RR 310 – The Launch**

The COVID-19 second wave delayed the 2021 Apache RR 310’s launch by six months. The original plan was to launch the updated Apache RR 310 in April 2021. 

This updated version will compete with Kawasaki Ninja 300, KTM RC 390, and Benelli 302R.

TVS Motors launches 2021 Apache RR 310 at prices starting from Rs 2.60 lakhs

** Second-gen RC 200 and RC 125 has launched, KTM  Selling it at Rs 2.09 lakh and Rs 1.82 lakh**


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KTM has launched its second-gen KTM RC 200 and KTM RC 125 models in India at Rs 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 1.82 lakh, respectively. 


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At these prices, both the RC 125 and RC 200 cost roughly the same as the older-gen models, but these prices are introductory and are most likely to increase at the start of 2022.


The bookings for the 2022 KTM RC 125 and the 2022 KTM RC 200 are now open at all KTM showrooms across the country. The new RC 200 will reach showrooms this month itself, with the RC 125 expected to hit showrooms in November 2021. KTM will also launch the second-gen RC 390 in India in the next couple of months, so stay tuned

![2.jpg](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/2_90a12dc9d6.jpg)

Both the MY 2022 KTM RC 125 and RC 200 feature the same, new headlight design with a bigger windscreen, the only difference being that the RC 200 gets an all-LED lights headlight setup while the RC125 makes do with halogen bulbs. Both bikes get LED daytime running lights and turn indicators, new body panels that are designed to help disperse heat away from the rider better, new-shape and better-cushioned seats, a redesigned tail section, stiffer and lighter trellis frame with a bolt-on sub-frame that is said to improve handling, adjustable clip-on handlebars that improve ergonomics, an LCD instrument cluster and a large 13.7 litres fuel tank (the older-gen models came with a 9.5-litre tank).

Other changes include a WP Apex fork with 10mm of additional travel, a larger airbox, lighter alloy wheels, bigger and lighter front discs (320mm front and 230 mm rear) what come with 'Supermoto' dual-channel ABS as standard on both bikes, a curved radiator and an aluminium pillion grab handle. Thanks to the weight savings, the 2022 KTM RC 125 weighs in at 150kg while the 2022 KTM RC 200 weighs in at 151 kg (dry).

With alterations and optimisations made to the airbox and radiator, KTM claims the RC 125 and RC 200 to offer a punchier midrange performance, although the max power output figures of both liquid-cooled motors remain the same as before. The KTM RC 125's single-cylinder, 124.7 cc unit churns out 15 14.9PS @ 9250rpm and 12Nm @ 8,000rpm, while the RC 200's 199.5cc single-cylinder engine makes 25PS @ 10,000rpm and 19.2Nm @ 8,000rpm. Both bikes engines are mated to six-speed gearboxes.



 second-gen RC 200 and RC 125 has launched, KTM  selling it at Rs 2.09 lakh and Rs 1.82 lakh

[KTM](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/ktm) is one of the very few brands with only performance-oriented bikes which are popular among the Indian masses and they are planning to continue it with, the [KTM RC 390](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/ktm/rc-390) new model coming to India soon with KTM India teasing us with a tweet which said “Get ready to make this world your pitlane. The MotoGP inspired speed machine is racing soon in India.”

![image1.jpg](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/image1_33194b07ea.jpg)

KTM is ready for an onslaught on the Indian performance bike market with a slew of launches. With successful launches of the new [RC 125](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/ktm/rc-125) and [RC 200](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/ktm/rc-200) both priced at INR 1.8 lakhs and INR 2.09 lakhs respectively. KTM has been testing the new RC 390 for sometime now and with its global debut done in August 2021 we may expect to see the Indian launch sometime early next year.

 ![image2.jpg](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/image2_1d124333ac.jpg)
                                                   KTM RC 390- OLD VS NEW

The RC 390 has gone through a complete overhaul in design with a new single LED projector headlight instead of the twin unit earlier. There are new LED DRLs on offer which act as turn indicators too. The windshield has been extended too which will improve the aerodynamics of the new [bike](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes).


**Technical Details:**

The engine duty on the new RC 390 is done by the proven 373cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, four stroke unit which delivers increased peak power of 44 bhp and 37 nm torque mated to a six-speed gearbox. The top speed has increased too due to a new ride-by-wire system and a larger airbox. 

The exhaust design has also been tweaked but the biggest change is the all new chassis which mixes the trellis frame with a new bolt-on rear sub-frame which helps high speed stability and riding dynamics due to being lighter by 1.5 kgs. The suspension duties are done by new adjustable USD forks in the front and mono shock at the rear. 

[Also Read: OLA S1 Electric Scooter Deliveries From December 15](https://www.carbike360.com/news/ola-s1-electric-scooter-deliveries-to-commence-from-december-15)

Braking duties are performed by 320mm 4-piston caliper disc at the front and 230mm one-piston caliper disc at the rear coupled with dual channel ABS along-with light-weight and stronger wheel design which are lighter by 3.4 kgs.

 ![image3.jpg](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/image3_26b98d808e.jpg)           

Clip-on handlebars along with new TFT instrument display with Bluetooth connectivity will surely help the rider, also, there will be new body graphics on offer which will make the bike more striking and attractive. Prices are not yet out for the new RC 390 but bookings are open at dealerships. With the current KTM RC 390 price in India being INR 2.77 lakhs the new version is expected to be pricier, with the expected price around the INR 2.9 lakhs mark.

**KTM RC 390 Rivals:**

 ![image4.jpg](https://delen.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/image4_f421b10756.jpg)

The new KTM RC 390 will go up against the likes of the [TVS Apache RR310](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/tvs/apache-rr-310), the [Kawasaki Ninja 300](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/kawasaki/ninja) and the [Benelli 302R](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/benelli) with all these bikes offering different options in the same performance bike segment. It will be interesting to see if KTM continues its good run in India, with the hotly anticipated RC 390 for which, the enthusiasts are eagerly waiting or will, the Apache continue to be the leader in terms of sales for [TVS](https://www.carbike360.com/bikes/tvs).


KTM India has officially announced about a new varient of RC 390 via social media platforms. KTM RC 390 is coming with attractive features & awesome look.

KTM RC 390

Rs.2.78 Lakh*

Available Colors