UM United Motorcycles

All of you would be pretty much aware of the new safety regulation set by the government of India. This new regulation makes it compulsory for manufacturers to provide ABS on two-wheelers with a capacity of over 125 cc. As a result of this, we now have much safer motorcycles available in the market. However, there is one brand which could not comply with this new norm. United Motorcycles, who sell the Renegade cruiser in various variants have still not Read More...

The Vespa range of gearless scooters is a perfect example of combining modern features in a nice retro looking package. As of now, this brand goes unrivalled in the Indian market which is why the company has manages decent sales despite their products being a bit on the pricey side. According to some leaked documents, however, it seems as though the Vespa range is soon to get some competition. UM which had earlier unveiled its plans to launch an adventure tourer Read More...

Some spy images of an upcoming dual sport bike were captured not too long back. Believed to be the UM DSR, this bike resembles the Romet 125 to the T. Confused? So were we. It is very likely that the two brands have partnered up to bring new products in the Indian market, where UM could use their motors to power Romet's chassis. Called the UM DSR Adventure 200 ABS, the bike you see in these leaked images will be Read More...

Manufactured in Poland since the late 50s, two of Romet Motorcycles' current examples were recently spotted in India. One of them is an ADV styled motorcycle, aptly called the Romet ADV125FI Pro. Tipping the scales at 138 kilos, the motorcycle is powered by a 125cc engine which is good for 10.5 Hp of power and 9.2 Nm of torque. Transferring that humble amount of horsepower to the rear wheel is a 5-speed gearbox and the ADV 125 can hit a Read More...

UM bike company had put up on a big show at EICMA this year in Milan. The showcased a range of new bikes at their stand. Their new line up included new 250 cc twin motorcycles in a cafe racer, cafe sport and scrambler avatar. These bikes will be unveiled in the European market very soon and the company is considering the idea of bringing them to India. They also showcased a new Renegade Vegas motorcycle, a cruiser which will make Read More...

Adventure tourers and dual purpose motorcycle segment of the Indian market is likely to witness the arrival of a new participant. Two units of UM Motor's dual purpose motorcycles were reportedly spotted in India. One of the two models is UM Motor's DSRX which is already available in select international markets and is listed on the Company's global website. The motorcycle is equipped with wire-spoke wheels and dual purpose tyres, and is aimed to take the beaten track. The DSRX, as Read More...

As part of its corporate social responsibility, UM Lohia Two Wheelers concluded its ‘Riders for a Cause’ rally, carried out via the inaugural ride of the 22nd chapter of its motorcycle club ROAR (Rebels on a Renegade) with a pledge to spread awareness about crimes against women, and humanity at large. The two day tour started in Calicut via Kannur and finally concluded in Wayand, covering a total distance of 458 kms. The ride was flagged of by Meera Dharshak, Read More...

In a recent interview, UM Lohia Two Wheelers CEO, Rajeev Mishra revealed the two-wheeler brand's future strategies for the Indian market. UM Motorcycles plans to introduce new models, which will also include an electric cruiser in the Indian market. Apart from product portfolio expansion, the two-wheeler brand also aims to expand its sales network by adding dealerships, and increase production capacity with a a new plant in Hyderabad. Speaking about the upcoming range of motorcycles, Mishra said, "In September this year we plan Read More...

Royal Enfield recently launched the Thunderbird X range in India with an aim to further advance the youthful character and the story of self-expression of the Thunderbird family. While the Thunderbird 500X may not have a immediate rival, the Thunderbird 350X faces direct competition — in terms of segment, performance and pricing — from the UM Renegade Sport S. The ex-showroom Delhi prices for both the motorcycles differ by just INR 2,803 with the Thunderbird 350X being the affordable one. Read More...