Weekly News Wrapup: Indian FTR 1200 Launch, Yezdi Website Launched, Benling to get E-scooter here & More

The most important news of this week in one place

We will be the first to admit that the Indian automotive scene has been kind of vanilla this past week and there have not been many events to satisfy the enthusiast. However, there have been a few peaks, chief among them the launch of a delicious-looking American Flat Tracker here. Here are 5 news that grabbed headlines this past week.

Indian launches the FTR 1200 Flat Tracker:
While Indian had earlier announced the arrival of the more premium FTR 1200 S and 1200 S Race Replica, they have gotten the more accessible FTR 1200 as well. Other than the beautiful bodywork, the FTR 1200 gets premium features in the form of LED lighting and a 4.3-inch touch screen instrument console. Know more details and prices of these bikes here.

Yezdi launched a new website, official apparel:
We did know that after Jawa, Classic Legends would be launching the Yezdi brand in India. That process seems to have started with the launch of the official Yezdi website. It currently houses information on old Yezdis and an E-store with select official Yezdi merchandise. However, soon you will see brand new Yezdi motorcycles there. Know more details here.

Hero Electric launches new E-scooter variants:
Hero Electric has launched two new electric scooter variants called the Optima ER and Nyx ER. These scooters are essentially variants of the Optima and Nyx electric scooters but offer extended range. Hence the ER suffix. Both these scooter variants are eligible for FAME II benefits as well. Know more details and prices of these scooters here.

Yamaha working on an XSR250/300?
After launching the XSR155 in Thailand, Yamaha seems to be working on a larger and more powerful retro bike which could possibly be called the XSR250/300. While details are scarce the new motorcycle could be based on either the MT-25 or MT-03 or both. Know more juicy details about this upcoming retro motorcycle here.

Benling to launch Aura E-scooter:
Benling, a Chinese scooter maker, had set shop in India last December. They will now be launching a new electric scooter called the Aura in India. Know more details about this scooter here. They have big plans for India one of which is to launch a Revolt RV400 rival here. Know more about Benling's India-plans here.