New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Saturday launched the 2018 editions of its motorcycles CBR 250R and CB Hornet 160R at Rs 1,63,584 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 84,675 respectively.

The new CBR 250R is powered by a 249.60cc "DOHC" engine and "gets a two-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system), all-LED headlamp and position lamp on each side", the company said in a statement.

The statement also said the new model is available in two variants -- standard and ABS.

The 2018 edition of CB Hornet 160R is powered by 160cc "HET" engine.

According to the statement, the new edition of CB Hornet 160R is available in four variants -- "standard (front disc, rear drum), CBS (front and rear disc), ABS standard (front disc, rear drum) and ABS deluxe (front and rear disc)".

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Bengaluru, May 12 (PTI): A thief carrying a pistol, broke into a brewery in north Bengaluru and stole cash, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred at the Geometry Brewery and Kitchen on the Gayatri Nagar road under the Subramanyanagar Police station limits here between 3.30 am and 4 am.

According to police, the suspect gained entry through the back door and stole around Rs 50,000 to 60,000 in cash.

"The watchman complained that a thief had entered with a weapon, and on noticing him he shut the door and alerted the police at 4:30-5 am. On police verification the thief was not inside but the CCTV cameras were switched off. Maybe a person had come for robbery and prima facie it appears that there was a theft. Based on the FIR, further investigation will be done," Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Saidulu Adavath said.

Addressing reporters here, he quoted the security guard as saying that the burglar was carrying a weapon, which needs to be ascertained.

"It is true that a thief broke in, but he was carrying a pistol in his hand is not confirmed. The watchman had seen the suspect from a distance, he was wearing a mask. His statement about a thief carrying a weapon may be his misconception. It will be investigated," he added.

The entire building was searched and the thief was not found. The police suspect that he might have escaped through the bathroom or kitchen at night.

The brewery was closed by 1.30 am, and the thief is said to have entered through the emergency gate from behind, while the watchman was at the front. Upon hearing some noise, he went inside and saw the thief.

The watchman does not how and when the thief exited, they said.

The DCP said that only one person had come and the cash counter was found broken open.

"Based on the complaint, we will file a FIR and investigate it," he said.

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