Hyundai Bayon Drive, The Himalayan 750 Walkaround & Bajaj Pulsar N250SS Ride | Times Drive Show

Hello friends, I'm Manav Sina, and you're watching what a TV show where But we bring you India's finest automotive action because this is it. Time Strike Show and just leave AB Week this week is available for view. We're kicking off with the major SUV launch of the festive season. It's the Hyundai Bayon It's supposed to be a spiritual successor to the Creta, at the very least. We took it for a drive to find out exactly what it brings to the table. And that's not all—we're also going all the way to Italy. To get our hands on the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 And in this show, we will be telling you everything you need to know about it. And last but not the least, we will take you for a ride. Bajaj Pulsar N250 SS on it A new pulsar that has entered our market with the the spiritual promise of what a pulsar is supposed to be As you can see, quite a lot is coming your way. And yes, today our guest is the Ducati Monster Now this is one of the craziest street-legal naked motorcycles that you can purchase in the Indian market This is a truly iconic motorcycle. But speaking of iconic, it brings us to our first story on the show. One of the most iconic SUVs on our roads right now is the Hyundai Creta. It's going to become bigger very soon. and more expensive, so in the meantime Hyundai is releasing the Bayon, I took it for a drive in Goa, and this is how it went. The Creta is set for an upgrade, and once that upgrade arrives, Hyundai is already saying that not only Is it going to become bigger than it was before? but it's also going to become more premium, which means more expensive and as a result there is now space for not just one, but two SUVs in the segment. So, what is the solution to this? Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is the Hyundai Bayon. I want to start with the design of the car; let's begin with the front. This is the new phase of the SUV. What I like right away in this segment is that there is no connection. Light design over here, lower half of the car, here everything is blurred, revealing various shades being used here in the bumper or here you get a large housing for the ADAS module now this has Level 2 Pro ADAS—we'll get to that in a bit. but this is what the front-end design language looks like like you have the light signature and the actual Is this the headlamp cluster right here? One which is a very interesting thing to me is that Hyundai Beyoncé's base variant LED projector headlamps which is something that I quite like Look at this kink right here. this sturdy buttress that the car has is typical of Creta's signature Same for this particular There's a line over here as well, and I also really like the alloy wheel. design on the car, I think it's quite unique. Last but Not least, I quite like the blacked-out one. housing over here in the out side rearview mirror where the indicator light is a and of course The car comes. with functional roof rails as well which helps give it a bit of height and that helps with road presence When you are talking about the rear design, you can see here that you do not get a connected light element which is something that I quite like I particularly like the design element of having A brake light mounted on top of the spoiler. I think that looks quite unique. Last but not least, let's talk about boot space. This cavity here, You will open the boot space from here, and the camera is also housed right here. but if I open the trunk lid, which is the trunk lid of this car, It is manual, not automatic. This car has a wheelbase of 2600 mm. We'll find out just how much space it opens up inside. the cabin and second, 205 mm of ground clearance is what you get on this car which is again a very positive thing Now let's talk about the interiors. And I think this is why you'd want to consider this car. First of all, I love how This cabin brings it all together—everything feels high quality, well put together. Together, everything feels like it hasn't been built. a significant cost-related talking point about the interior It has to be this center console over here. That's where the HVAC buttons are located, and they're very ergonomic. Easy to reach, and I think they're very good. Everything placed out is well within reach. One thing that I really liked So, for the fan speed, one physical dial Here below Hyundai has provided Another noteworthy feature is the wireless charging pad. Here we can see 2 USB-C ports You can also spot 2 cup holders. Okay, the underarm storage is also visible here for us to see. And yes, the car also has cool seats for the front passenger. You get other things like a dashcam in the top end variant The Beyoncé along with Blue Link Connectivity System What you can see here on your inside rearview mirror. It's a very large screen, a curved screen panel, this properly fits the car It has a futuristic feel, and I really like its touch response. Let's discuss this as well. This also applies to All Digital Instrument Clusters. It is fully digital; you can go to the screen and choose from three layout types: Simple, Modern, You can also select Classic, and along with that, this car features drive modes. You can also see Eco, Normal, or Sport driving modes in this car. You will see plenty of theme options. which is something that I quite like You also get a large panoramic sunroof on top. if that's something you're into Very comfortable ergonomics, You can easily adjust everything for yourself. The driver's side seat is electrically adjustable. The passenger side seat is manually adjustable. And along with it, the steering wheel also reaches and You can adjust the height for both in the cabin. Let's talk about the rear seats; I have a fold-down armrest over here. With a couple of cup holders, I get two headrests at the back. Three headrests are not visible here. I wish that weren't the case, there's also a rear AC vent here at the back. And also has a USB Type C port. And there's also a power socket here, and there's a flat spot up top as well where But you can keep your phone if you wish, just in one sleeve. My height is 5 feet 10 inches; I've adjusted the driver's seat according to my height. You can see I have a decent amount of knee room on offer The under-thigh support is also decent; I wouldn't say it's anything outstanding. and I do find myself sitting a little bit higher up so the visibility It's actually very good out in the front. if you're someone over six feet tall Well, this is going to be a tight fit for you and This is where the car's height also becomes apparent. It's not a very tall car, and you're seated. a little higher up at the back So headroom is at a premium, as is legroom. It's not a problem; the cabin is decently wide as well. Can have three people sit side by side over here but it will feel like a slight tightness Well, now let's talk about the driving experience. of the Hyundai Beyond first thing first Let's get the numbers out of the way—what do you have? The only engine option available on this car is a 1.5. liter MPI petrol engine it's A four-cylinder engine, naturally aspirated, produces 115 ps of power. and 143.8 newton meters of torque, now this engine can be had with either a six-speed manual transmission or an IVT transmission, which is Hyundai's terminology for their CVT gearbox and we're driving the same engine with the automatic transmission option today and the first question I want to address about this drivetrain Is this enough, and I'm happy to report that it actually is. You see, I'm driving on the narrow roads of Goa. in everyday driving conditions per se, city traffic In all of these conditions, I don't really I feel like I should have a 160 PS turbocharged engine dual-clutch gearbox drivetrain—sure, it would be good to have but it's not something I feel is necessary under everyday driving conditions, the engine Honestly, it's okay—gets the job done. but it's the transmission that I want to talk about—this car comes with with the IVT gearbox which is a continuously variable transmission setup that this car comes with if I would press the accelerator, I think you'd be able to hear this through the camera—this is how loud it is Everything gets inside the cabin. What's fantastic, though, is and what I think is the highlight of the driving Press this right quality set up passion inside the setup is actually quite impressive and it will take Smooth roads will not leave you wanting for more They are not here are of quality This car is really very Doing well Honda A Banyan Very Sensible Car You Really Have To Go Visit The Dealership To Get a better understanding of this car to get a feel for how everything is put together is put together The high-quality interiors, I think, are a major attraction. You really have to check out this car the old-fashioned way. Yes, it's not a brochure champion, but I think this is still a very, very sensible car. Let's see how the market responds; as of now, I'm quite impressed. Now let's move on to the next story; the time has come to talk. You've seen the Ducati Monster, haven't you? But the home ground of this Italian motorcycle is in Italy. We had just gone there to catch hold of an Indian motorcycle, I'm talking about the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750, I got up close. and personal about it, I can't tell you how it feels to ride, but I can tell you everything about it in this episode, So let's get to it right away. So it has finally happened, we've been asking Royal Enfield to come out with the twin-cylinder Himalayan forever And as you can see, that has now become a reality. It's the bonus, though, because it's not a 650 Himalayan that has broken cover, It's this, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750. In this video, we'll tell you everything you need to know about it. but before we get into the nitty-gritty of this brand new motorcycle, let's understand first where the Himalayan 750 sits The Himalayan range now begins with the Himalayan 440 which looks like the Himalayan 411, the OG motorcycle but with the 440 cc engine that is the entry to the Himalayan range, then we've got the Himalayan 450 which is the natural step up and a proper new-generation Himalayan that you can purchase Now, however, there is going to be a new Himalayan, Which one is this, right here? which is going to be the flagship offering in their lineup, And as you already know, this is going to be the Himalayan 750. Now, let's understand this motorcycle bit by bit, Let's start with the design. First, let's start with the wheels of this motorcycle, You will see a 19-inch wheel at the front of this motorcycle. And a 17-inch wheel can be seen from behind. What you see here is a spoke wheel setup. If you have the original Himalayan 411 will be remembered here For side pannier mounting It used to be an element like a grill. The shape of that element, The form factor of that element is retained here. In the form of this fearful late we see over here Yes, one thing is certain, here ahead we do not see any bee. Therefore, he has gone into a global pandemic. Himalayan 750 If you're having trouble subscribing We should write has been something that has left us be it the Himalayan 450 or any of the 650cc motorcycles available We've wanted more illumination from the headlamp. It looks like Royal Enfield has taken the feedback into account. And they have now released a new generation headlight which is making its debut on the Himalayan 750 If I put my hand here, I would see a lever. So that I can adjust the angle of this headlight coming to the middle of the motorcycle well, what you can see is that you have a very narrow waist of the motorcycle so if you were to look at it from the top You will look at this very cross section Whatever you take, you will keep. You are a motorcycle horn. And due to the effect of the cause, you will suffer later. Now I know what a lot of people might think immediately that this is simply a bored-out 650 twin engine that Royal Enfield has been producing for a very long time But that is nothing short of the opposite of the truth. Royal Enfield says that this engine of yours Looking at the Himalayan 750, this is 90% all new The 10% that are similar in this engine to the 650 twin chains, fasteners, seals, and so on and so forth. It has a displacement of 743 cc and produces approximately 55 PS of power. And it increases by 63 mutan meters above your address. Last but not least, let's talk about the exhaust. It's an upswung exhaust as always. It is also quite compact. Let's talk about the cockpit. of the motorcycle as you can see, you continue to get around all digital instrument clusters on display over here as well, just like the Himalayan 450 although there have been quite a few changes under the hood to improve its usability Let's talk about the windscreen, the new wind deflector We can see this motorcycle, and this one It is also adjustable, so if you sit on the motorcycle, you will find it here Press this handle; as soon as you press it, it will go down below. You can do this above, or you can also adjust it in the middle. If you wish to do so, last but not least, Let's talk about switch clusters—they've also been updated. But we still need the same rotary-style pass switch for this motorcycle. I can see that the joystick has been updated. this comes in a different shape than before, and even The buttons have been rearranged; you now have cruise control buttons. on the right switch cluster, as well as the mode button So there you have it. This is all you need to know about. the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 right here from Wonderful Sicily in Italy, very near to Mount Etna. Here is where we're bringing you this story from Everything about the motorcycle has been revealed except for the price. The price of this motorcycle is expected to be announced. at the Royal Enfield Motorverse event later in November. So make sure you stay tuned to Times Drive to find out the price. With that, it's time for a short break on the Times Drive Show, but stay with us. because once we're back we'll take for a ride on yet another motorcycle And that's the Bajaj Pulsar N250 SS, welcome back Welcome back, I'm Manav Sina, you're watching The Times Drive Show and today with us is the Ducati Monster Now this is one of the most aggressive, most performance-oriented street naked motorcycles you can buy in the country However, if you wanted a package similar to this in the 250cc class, Well, Bajaj has yet another new Pulsar lineup for you guys. It's called the Pulsar N250 SS. And Dhruv is taking it out for a ride next. The Pulsar motorcycle lineup is generally known for its sporty character. and sporty how well in minimum value sportiness with maximum performance and in 2026 it has become the N250 SS, so let's Start with the design first and honestly Nothing has changed; the motorcycle still looks the same. As it first appeared, but let's revisit and actually I think this is a well-designed motorcycle, especially In this striking red color, Start in Let's talk, ahead, well, it's an aggressive front end You can get LEDs here, quite aggressively front fascia is channelled, it looks quite sporty, talking about the tank over here, you've got those regular Pulsar shrouds over here, quite a bit, well We have seen it many times already. The tank has a clean design, with not too many lines running across it. but it has a muscular appeal to it Let's move toward the seat again, once again. This area kind of narrows over here, but then widens out, giving the rear end some meat, some substance to it Last but not least, least come back and again, Behind, that typical pulsar's tail lamp, twin, lights, Even from afar, you'll recognize it when the brakes are applied; now let's talk. Its powertrain, the 249cc engine that came before It has become a 4-valve engine, which means Well, you've got a bit more power now, first 24.5 PS was there, now that's been increased up to 25 PS, and first the torque that was 21.5 Nm, increasing Now it's 22 Nm. now last but not the least, and this one It's a big change, previously mechanical The throttle body came, now that throttle body It has become electronic, and obviously, you know What does that mean, this bike now? comes with ride modes, here they come on feature updates, and like You must have seen many pulsars this year. There is a new 5-inch TFT display right here Basically, the old setup didn't have that much functionality. Now you get a colorful display with many menus inside it which you can browse through your trip You can connect your Bluetooth device to this. Google Maps pairs up. basically, you can mirror your phone on Google Maps right here You can also turn on the quick shifter and the traction control. Those settings can now be controlled very easily. through the TFT on board over here Talk at the same time You now have adjustable levers on the N250SS. At the same time, here you can see the switch for the hazard lights. We do it with the engine, well, I think this is a really nice engine The 250cc engine has plenty of torque low down. and in the mid range, so you don't really need to rev it out that makes the motorcycle quite easy to handle in traffic conditions and most of the time When you need the torque, it's just a small twist of your wrist away. Now there's a quick shifter. On the motorcycle, it's called Sport Shift over here. When you ride a motorcycle well in India The quick shifter works quite well at that time. Now let's talk about ride modes. Because it has an electronic throttle body Ride mode has also arrived in the bike now. and the Sport mode here is tuned for immediate, crisp throttle response The mind is for touring and sports, but your major work is mostly elsewhere. It will go to the previously available DOHC version of this engine. Minute Abbott received Rs 1.45 lakh, this one is one point. 59 lakh rupees, so about 14 to 15,000 rupees here An increment has been observed. For all that money, you're getting 2 extra valves. You're getting a whole new set of features. There is a TFT display on board. and general refinement has also improved And that's why we've come here for this Times Drive show. You must have liked our show. If you liked it, follow our social media handles Be sure to reach out to Times Drive. And tell us what you think about all these cars and bikes Now, with that, I'll be taking my leave. 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