According to a media report, Hyosung has ended its partnership with DSK Motowheels after the latter's real estate business filed for bankruptcy a few months back. Kinetic's Motoroyale will be taking over Hyosung's India operations and will be providing after-sales support to new and existing customers.

Kinetic's Motoroyale currently offers Norton and MV Agusta bikes in India. The company is looking to use DSK Hyosung's existing dealer network to sell these bikes as well.

Hyosung had partnered with Kinetic Engineering to enter the Indian market in 2003. During this period, the bike maker launched the GF 125, GF 170 Laser, Aquila 250 and Comet 250. In 2012, Hyosung joined hands with the DSK Group to introduce new models like the GT 250 R, Aquila 250, Aquila 650, ST7 and the GT 650 R in the Indian market.

Source: Zigwheels

DSK Hyosung has launched limited edition models of the Aquila 250 cruiser bike in India at a price of Rs. 2.94 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). These new models will be available in three new colours: matte green, carbon black and desert brown. Only 100 units of the limited edition Aquila 250 will be sold in the country.

No mechanical or feature related changes have been made to the limited edition models. It is thus powered by the same 249 cc, oil cooled, V-twin engine rated at 26.21 BHP @ 9500 rpm and 21 Nm of torque @ 7000 rpm, while being mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. It gets a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear.

The Aquila 250 is 2,282 mm long, 875 mm wide and 1,096 mm tall, while the wheelbase spans 1,515 mm. Its kerb weight is 179 kg. The standard Aquila 250 is available in three colours - blue, black and red.

The Hyosung GD250R motorcycle has been spotted in India. It is one of the three bikes that DSK-Hyosung is planning to launch in the country this year.

The GD250R is the faired version of the naked GD250N that was displayed by Hyosung at the 2014 Auto Expo. The bike is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, petrol engine that is capable of producing 27.6 BHP @ 9,500 rpm and 24.17 Nm of torque @ 7,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Stopping power is provided by a single 300 mm disc brake and 230 mm disc brake at the front and rear respectively.

The bike has a trellis frame with an upside down fork suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels shod with 110/70 and 150/60 section tyres at the front and rear respectively. The GD250R has a fuel tank capacity of 11 litres and a dry weight of 138 kg.

Some of the features include dual projector headlamps, an underbelly exhaust a large windshield, split seats and digital instrumentation.

DSK-Hyosung plans to assemble the GD250R at its facility in Wai, Maharashtra.

Source: Bike Advice

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Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Benelli, in collaboration with Pune-based DSK Motowheels, has announced the launch of five motorcycle models in India.

The range, which consist of the TNT 300, TNT 600i, TNT 600GT, TNT 899 and TNT 1130, is priced between Rs. 2.83 lakh and Rs. 11.81 lakh. All bikes are brought to India through the CKD route and assembled at DSK's facility at Wai in Maharashtra.

Here's a quick look at the various models on offer:

• TNT 300: This is the company's entry-level offering. It is a naked bike, powered by a 300 cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline twin-cylinder engine that produces 37 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 27 Nm of torque @ 9000 rpm.
• TNT 600i: This naked bike draws power from a 600 cc, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder engine develops 85.07 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 54.6 Nm of torque @ 10500.
• TNT 600 GT: While the TNT 600i is a naked bike, the TNT 600 GT comes with a fairing. It uses the same engine as the TNT 600i.
• TNT 899: This naked bike has an 899 cc 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder engine that produces 121 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 88 Nm of torque @ 10500 rpm.
• TNT 1130: This naked bike will sit at the top of the company's India line-up. It is powered by a 1131 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder engine that can put out 158 bhp @ 10200 rpm and 120 Nm of torque @ 8400 rpm.

All bikes come with a 6-speed transmission and disc brakes all round.

Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi):

• TNT 300 - Rs. 2,83,000
• TNT 600i - Rs. 5,15,000
• TNT 600 GT - Rs. 5,62,000
• TNT 899 - Rs. 9,48,000
• TNT 1130 - Rs. 11,81,000

Benelli has plans to launch the Trek 1130 Amazonas later in the year.

Last year, Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Benelli entered the Indian two-wheeler market in collaboration with Pune-based DSK Motowheels. Now the company has announced that it will launch its motorcycles in the country on March 19.

The Benelli India range will consist of five models - TNT 300, TNT 600i, TNT 600GT, mid-size naked TNT 899 and TNT 1130 R.

The TNT 300 will be the entry-level offering from the company. It is powered by a 300 cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline twin-cylinder engine that produces 37 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 27 Nm of torque @ 9000 rpm.

The TNT 600i and TNT 600 GT are powered by 600 cc, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder engine develops 82 bhp @ 11500 rpm. While the engine produces 52 Nm of torque @ 10500 rpm in the 600i, it develops 55 Nm in the 600 GT.

The TNT 899 has an 899 cc 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine that produces 121 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 88 Nm of torque @ 10500 rpm.

The TNT 1130R will be the most powerful bike in the company's India line-up. It has a 1131 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder engine that can put out 158 bhp @ 10200 rpm and 120 Nm of torque @ 8400 rpm.

All bikes come with a 6-speed transmission.

Bookings have opened on March 10, 2015. Motoroids has managed to source the approximate ex-showroom prices of the bikes from a dealer in Pune.

• TNT 300 - Rs. 3.10 - 3.50 lakh
• TNT 600i - Rs. 5.10 - 5.50 lakh
• TNT 600 GT - Rs. 6.00 lakh
• TNT 899 - Rs. 10.00 lakh
• TNT 1130R - Rs. 12.00 lakh

DSK Motowheels, which assembles and sells motorcycles in India for Hyosung, has plans to manufacture the entire range of bikes from the Korean manufacturer in India.

According to a media report, the Pune-based company and Hyosung are in the process of finalising a deal, which will see the Indian company locally source components and manufacture all Hyosung products in the country. Hyosung is also reported to be planning to bring its R&D operations to India. Products built in India are likely to be sold in the domestic as well as export markets as the country is likely to become its primary manufacturing base.

DSK's current facility is located at Wai, near Pune. The plant has a capacity of 70-80 units a month and the company is planning to start assembly of Benelli motorcycles. DSK will obviously need to increase the capacity if it is to start manufacturing Hyosung motorcycles locally.

Locally manufacturing two-wheelers is expected to bring their prices down considerably.

Source: Overdrive

Pune based DSK Motowheels assembles and sells Hyosung motorcycles in India. The company is also gearing up to launch motorcycles from legendary Italian manufacturer, Benelli in the country. Now, according to latest media reports, DSK is planning to bring European brand, Keeway to India as well.

Keeway is owned by the Qianjiang Group of China, which also owns Benelli. The company's international range includes motorcycles, scooters, EVs and ATVs.

The Blackster cruiser motorcycle is the first model that is likely to be introduced in India. It is powered by a 248.9 cc, twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine that develops 19 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 18.7 Nm of torque @ 5750 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission. A 250 cc, single-cylinder street bike is also on the cards.

Both these bikes are expected to hit the market after June 2015.

Source: Autocar Professional

DSK Motowheels has revealed its plans to invest Rs. 400 crore to set up a new plant near Pune. The company intends to use this plant to manufacture Benelli and Hyosung motorcycles. The plant is expected to be ready for production in the next two years.

DSK's existing plant can produce, where Hyosung bikes are assembled, can churn out 3,000 units a year and has a single shift. Adding a second shift can take the capacity up to 5,000 units, which the company says is enough to meet the demand for a year.

The new plant will be located close to the current facility and will have a capacity of 1,20,000 units per shift.

DSK has been assembling and selling Hyosung bikes in India. Recently, the company tied up with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli and showcased a range of bikes that it plans to launch in the country in the coming year. DSK also plans to introduce the Hyosung GD 250N and 250 R in March 2015.

The company plans to set up separate dealerships for Benelli.

Source: Economic Times

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli has collaborated with DSK Motowheels to enter the Indian two-wheeler market. 

Benelli, one of Italy's oldest motorcycle manufacturers, was established in 1911, It is currently owned by the Qianjiang Group of China. The company will launch 5 products in India by the end of the year. These include the 2-cylinder BN302, the 4-cylinder BN 600i as well as the BN 600GT, the 3-cylinder TNT 899 and the 3-cylinder engine TNT 1130R, a 155bhp plus superbike. Prices will be announced at the time of the launch. Initially, the bikes will be brought into the country through the CKD route and assembled at DSK-Hyosung's Satara facility.

DSK-Benelli will set up in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata in next 3-4 months. The company plans to expand its network to 20 dealerships over the coming 6-8 months.

DSK Motowheels has a fair presence in India. The company assembles Hyosung motorcycles in the country.

Premium motorcycle brands have been making a beeline for India. In recent times, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Indian, BMW are among the big names to have entered the market. If media reports are to be believed, Italian manufacturer Benelli is also on its way. Pune-based DSK MotoWheels is rumoured to be gearing up to launch Benelli products in India shortly.

Established in 1911, Benelli is among the Europe's oldest motorcycle manufacturers. It is currently owned by the Qianjiang Group of China. It produces motorcycles ranging between 300 cc and 1131 cc. Among the bikes expected to make it to India is the BN302 - a naked motorcycle a 300 cc, parallel-twin engine that develops 36 bhp.  Other bikes likely to come to India include Benelli's in-line, four-cylinder, 600cc, BN series bikes, the TNT899 with a 898 cc 3-cylinder engine, and the TNT1130R with a 1131cc, in-line, 3-cylinder engine developing more than 155bhp.

DSK MotoWheels has a fair presence in India. The company assembles Hyosung motorcycles in the country.

Source: Autocar Professional