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Adventure touring motorcycle Jawa 500cc revealed!
The images of a Jawa branded scrambler created quite a stir on the interweb recently. And now, an adventure-touring motorcycle, called the Jawa RVM 500 has been revealed. And just like the scrambler, this motorcycle is based on a Bristol model- the Venturi 500 to be precise.
It sports a typical ADV styling with a ‘beak’, large fuel tank and windscreen and split-seats that look well cushioned. The Jawa RVM 500 also sports a crash guard, sump guard, and knuckle guards as well as a tail rack as standard equipment. In our opinion, the styling seems like a combination of the Benelli TRK 502 and BMW G310 GS.
The adventure-touring motorcycle is powered by a 471cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine similar to the Jawa scrambler. This engine is capable of churning out 47bhp at 8,500rpm and peak torque of 43Nm at 6,500rpm. As for hardware, the Jawa RVM 500 rides on spoke wheels; 18-inch front and 16-inch rear, shod with dual-sport tyres sourced from Metzeler.
Suspension is handled by upside-down forks up front and a monoshock at the rear whereas braking is done by twin discs at the front and a single disc at the rear along with dual-channel ABS. Other features include a semi-digital instrument cluster and USB charging as standard.
Now, it is important to note that the Jawa RVM 500 has no connection to the Mahindra-owned Jawa Motorcycles that retail the Jawa, Forty-Two and Perak in India. It is instead under the brand of the original Jawa from Czech Republic. The company seems to have a deal with Bristol, a Philippines-based bike manufacturer for its latest models. Hence, it is unlikely that this adventure-touring motorcycle will be launched in our country anytime soon.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
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– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.