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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Or Himalayan 450 ADV? The One-Bike Garage Theory

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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or Himalayan 450?Packing touring and off-roading hardware, Himalayan 450 proves more versatility, but Guerrilla 450 strikes ease of use for daily rides
Ever since the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 was launched in India, this motorcycle has attracted a lot interest. Many buyers may be confused about choosing this or its bigger and more expensive brother, Himalayan 450. Off-roading or everyday rideability? Which will be a better fit in the on-bike garage theory? Let’s take a look.
Guerrilla 450 Or Himalayan 450?
For many, motorcycles are much more than just a means of transport. They find a soul in these machines. One that reflects their character and personality. Generally, motorcyclists dream of a one-bike garage. One bike for all purposes. One bike that fills all needs and gaps. The one bike that does it all.
Guerrilla 450
Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 is a good candidate for this approach. Base model costs Rs 2.39 lakh (Ex-sh) and goes till Rs 2.54 lakh (Ex-sh) for top-spec model. Owing to its Roadster genre, it has a minimal design and weighs 185 kg. While Himalayan 450 weighs 196 kg, making it 11 kg heavier. Guerrilla 450 has a smaller 11L fuel tank as opposed to Himalayan’s 17L, which saves around 5kg in weight (1L Petrol = 775g).
But we get all the added extras with Himalayan 450 that makes it a mighty tourer and a versatile off-roader. Guerrilla 450 base variant is Rs 46,000 cheaper than Himalayan 450’s base variant. It has to be noted that Himalayan 450 offers RE’s Tripper Dash as standard, something which is only available with top-spec variants of Guerrilla 450.
Royal Enfield New Himalayan Front Quarter
How different are they?
Guerrilla 450 is a lot easier to handle and manoeuvre in the city owing to its compact dimensions. For context, Himalayan 450 measures 2,245 mm long, 852 mm wide, 1,316 mm tall and has a 1,510 mm long wheelbase. Guerrilla 450 measures 2,090 mm long, 833 mm wide, 1,125 mm tall and has a 1,440 mm long wheelbase.
Himalayan 450’s seat height is 825 mm and can be adjusted to 845 mm, while Guerrilla 450’s seat height is a lot more accessible at 780 mm. Himalayan 450 has a higher ground clearance of 230 mm and Guerrilla’s is at 169 mm. While Guerrilla 450 will emerge as the easier and sportier motorcycle to ride, Himalayan 450 positions itself as a better tourer and off-roader.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Roadster or ADV Tourer?
For the one-bike garage theory, neither Guerrilla 450 nor Himalayan are optimum recipients. Guerrilla 450 simply lacks Himalayan’s touring and off-roading capabilities. Whereas Himalayan 450 is too cumbersome to be an easy-going daily rider with its weight and stance. We wish there was a decent middle ground between Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450 that can bridge the gap.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Accessories
A custom motorcycle approach could be a solution for that. Instead of buying a Himalayan 450 and then modifying it, customising a Guerrilla 450 into a Scrambler comes out to be a lot more logical. Longer travel suspension, dual-purpose off-road tyres, RE’s official windscreen and underbelly protection and a rear luggage rack might be enough to transform Guerrilla 450 into a Scrambler. It has been noted that Royal Enfield strongly recommends against modifications from third-party components.
New Himalayan accessories
Also read – Royal Enfield Scram 650 (Interceptor Bear 650) design patented More

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    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Or Himalayan 450 ADV? The One-Bike Garage Theory

    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or Himalayan 450?Packing touring and off-roading hardware, Himalayan 450 proves more versatility, but Guerrilla 450 strikes ease of use for daily rides
    Ever since the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 was launched in India, this motorcycle has attracted a lot interest. Many buyers may be confused about choosing this or its bigger and more expensive brother, Himalayan 450. Off-roading or everyday rideability? Which will be a better fit in the on-bike garage theory? Let’s take a look.
    Guerrilla 450 Or Himalayan 450?
    For many, motorcycles are much more than just a means of transport. They find a soul in these machines. One that reflects their character and personality. Generally, motorcyclists dream of a one-bike garage. One bike for all purposes. One bike that fills all needs and gaps. The one bike that does it all.
    Guerrilla 450
    Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 is a good candidate for this approach. Base model costs Rs 2.39 lakh (Ex-sh) and goes till Rs 2.54 lakh (Ex-sh) for top-spec model. Owing to its Roadster genre, it has a minimal design and weighs 185 kg. While Himalayan 450 weighs 196 kg, making it 11 kg heavier. Guerrilla 450 has a smaller 11L fuel tank as opposed to Himalayan’s 17L, which saves around 5kg in weight (1L Petrol = 775g).
    But we get all the added extras with Himalayan 450 that makes it a mighty tourer and a versatile off-roader. Guerrilla 450 base variant is Rs 46,000 cheaper than Himalayan 450’s base variant. It has to be noted that Himalayan 450 offers RE’s Tripper Dash as standard, something which is only available with top-spec variants of Guerrilla 450.
    Royal Enfield New Himalayan Front Quarter
    How different are they?
    Guerrilla 450 is a lot easier to handle and manoeuvre in the city owing to its compact dimensions. For context, Himalayan 450 measures 2,245 mm long, 852 mm wide, 1,316 mm tall and has a 1,510 mm long wheelbase. Guerrilla 450 measures 2,090 mm long, 833 mm wide, 1,125 mm tall and has a 1,440 mm long wheelbase.
    Himalayan 450’s seat height is 825 mm and can be adjusted to 845 mm, while Guerrilla 450’s seat height is a lot more accessible at 780 mm. Himalayan 450 has a higher ground clearance of 230 mm and Guerrilla’s is at 169 mm. While Guerrilla 450 will emerge as the easier and sportier motorcycle to ride, Himalayan 450 positions itself as a better tourer and off-roader.
    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
    Roadster or ADV Tourer?
    For the one-bike garage theory, neither Guerrilla 450 nor Himalayan are optimum recipients. Guerrilla 450 simply lacks Himalayan’s touring and off-roading capabilities. Whereas Himalayan 450 is too cumbersome to be an easy-going daily rider with its weight and stance. We wish there was a decent middle ground between Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450 that can bridge the gap.
    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Accessories
    A custom motorcycle approach could be a solution for that. Instead of buying a Himalayan 450 and then modifying it, customising a Guerrilla 450 into a Scrambler comes out to be a lot more logical. Longer travel suspension, dual-purpose off-road tyres, RE’s official windscreen and underbelly protection and a rear luggage rack might be enough to transform Guerrilla 450 into a Scrambler. It has been noted that Royal Enfield strongly recommends against modifications from third-party components.
    New Himalayan accessories
    Also read – Royal Enfield Scram 650 (Interceptor Bear 650) design patented More

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    Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT Semi-Automatic Gearbox Confirmed

    Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMTWith a semi-automatic gearbox option, Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT sets itself apart against Ducati Monster, Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki Z900Late last month, Yamaha unveiled their revolutionary semi-automatic gearbox technology. Called Y-AMT, this semi-automatic gearbox is set to change the way motorcycles are ridden. Now, Yamaha has confirmed that Y-AMT will first debut on an MT-09 street fighter style naked motorcycle powered by a 3-cylinder engine.Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMTIn Yamaha’s multi-cylinder street naked motorcycle portfolio, MT-09 is among the most powerful and menacing-looking. Yamaha calls its MT lineup as ‘The Dark Side Of Japan’ owing to its animalistic design DNA. With the introduction of Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT, the company will offer ease of riding to buyers.Yamaha MT-09In recent years, manufacturers have been exploring automatic and semi-automatic gearboxes on their premium motorcycles. However, these are mostly introducing with large ADVs and Bagger motorcycles owing to the ease of ride and comfort. Yamaha, on the other hand, is switching up the game.Yamaha’s Y-AMT is said to be more optimised for performance riding than comfort and practicality. That seems to be the sole reason why Y-AMT will debut on a 120 PS sporty and performance-oriented motorcycle powered by the famous CP3 890cc 3-cylinder liquid-cooled screamer of an engine.[embedded content]Semi-automatic gearboxes have become more prominent in the recent past with BMW (Automated Shift Assistant on R 1300 GS ADV) and KTM (AMT on upcoming ADV) actively pursuing this tech. Yamaha has also experimented with semi-automatics before with Y-CCS (Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift) and Y-AMT is the latest iteration after 2 decades.How does it work?The whole system of Yamaha’s Y-AMT weighs just 2.8 kg and is touted to be quicker than a quick-shifter. There is an AT/MT toggle on bike’s switchgear. This allows the rider to choose between automatic and manual shifts, taking matters into his hands (quite literally). There are “+” and “-” paddles on left switchgear, like paddles in a car.Yamaha MT-09A traditional clutch lever and foot-operated gear selector are completely absent. Y-AMT works in conjunction with bike’s ride-by-wire throttle. Hence it is optimised for features like cruise control and riding modes. Yamaha has also baked in D and D+ modes which can be cycled between using “Mode” button on switchgear. D is more relaxed and D+ offers heightened performance.Over a year ago, Yamaha showcased a bunch of new multi-cylinder motorcycles to select Indian dealers. These were YZF-R3, YZF-R7, MT-03, MT-07 and MT-09 multi-cylinder motorcycles. Among these, only R3 and MT-03 were launched in India. R7, MT-07 and MT-09 are expected to launch at a later date. Probability of Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT launching in India is pretty low. More

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    Harley X440 Sales Decline To 459 Units In June 2024 – Rs 15k Discount Announced (RE Guerrilla 450 Effect?)

    Harley X440It is possible that entry of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 could have prompted the discount offer on Harley-Davidson X440Harley Davidson X440, once a rising star in the Indian motorcycle market, has seen a concerning decline in sales over the past several months. The initial excitement and strong performance have tapered off, raising questions about the future trajectory of this model.Harley X440 Vivid variant – New priceMany OEMs announce discounts and offers during Independence Day celebrations. A recent example is the Rs 15,000 discount available on Harley-Davidson X440 mid-spec Vivid variant. Prices of X440 Denim base variant and top-spec X440 S remain unchanged at Rs 2.39 lakh and Rs 2.79 lakh, respectively.New Harley Davidson X440Prior to the discount offer, Harley X440 Vivid variant was available at Rs 2,59,500. With the discount applied, the X440 Vivid will now be available at Rs 2.45 lakh. This is a limited period offer, applicable till 15th August. The offer may also depend on stock availability at the dealership. Harley-Davidson X440 is being sold via select Hero MotoCorp dealerships. This is as per the partnership between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson.Low demand possible reasonFrom September 2023 to June 2024, Harley Davidson X440 sales in India have accumulated to 16,898 units, with an average of 1,690 units per month. Despite this average, the declining trend in monthly sales is evident and alarming. Harley Davidson X440’s sales decline suggests several potential issues. The initial high sales may have been driven by early adopters and enthusiasts, but sustaining this momentum has proven challenging. Factors such as market competition, economic conditions, and possibly unmet customer expectations could be contributing to the waning interest.Harley X440 Sales Since Launch in IndiaOne of the key reasons for the discount offer on Harley X440 could be the low demand for the mid-spec Vivid variant. Moreover, with the launch of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 at an attractive price of Rs 2.39 lakh, enquiries may have reduced for the X440 Vivid variant. With potentially high inventory at some dealerships, a discount offer can be useful in boosting sales numbers.In the sub-500cc segment, consumers now have various other options to choose from. The most recent addition was Bajaj Pulsar 400, which is available at an affordable price of Rs 1.85 lakh. Pulsar 400 is currently the most affordable bike in its class. Market response has been exceptional, with Pulsar 400 registering sales of 2,515 units in June. Among all the 400cc bikes manufactured by Bajaj, the Pulsar 400 is now the top selling product. It is ahead of Triumph 400, KTM 390, Dominar 400 and Husqvarna 401.Harley X440 – Specs and featuresPowering Harley-Davidson X440 is a 440cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled, long stroke engine. It generates 27 bhp and 38 Nm. The 6-speed gearbox has been designed to suit the needs of highway cruising as well as city commuting. Suspension system comprises USD 43mm double cartridge forks at front and gas filled twin shocks (7-step preload adjustable) at rear. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.Harley X440 has an all-LED headlamp with multi-projectors and signature DRL, LED winkers and LED tail lamp. The instrument unit is a 3.5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. Users can access calls, music and turn-by-turn navigation.Features specific to Harley X440 Vivid variant include alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. Colour options include Metallic Thick Red and Metallic Dark Silver. The X440 Vivid variant misses out on several features that are available with only the top-spec S variant. For example, X440 Vivid variant does not get diamond-cut alloy wheels. Another key feature missing is the eSIM. This allows a range of connected features such as vehicle tracking, geo-fencing and remote immobilization. More

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    Pulsar 400 Becomes No 1 Selling 400cc From Bajaj – Overtakes Triumph, KTM, Husqvarna

    Bajaj Pulsar 400 Sales AnaysisRoyal Enfield has expanded its Sherpa 450 lineup with Guerrilla 450 to rival the 400cc offerings from Bajaj and its partnersEver since it was launched, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has had a lot of sales potential. Bajaj is known to pull aggressive price points and Pulsar NS400Z is no different. Launched at an attractive price point of Rs 1.85 lakh (Ex-sh) Pulsar NS400Z has surpassed the sales of other Bajaj-alliance 400cc motorcycles. Let’s break down the numbers.Pulsar 400 Bags Excellent SalesThe combination of high performance and low price is a rather powerful one. For price-conscious Indian buyers, the higher price for marginal to no real benefits of rival single-cylinder high-performance motorcycles looks obsolete. Hence, Pulsar NS400Z emerges as the value champion.Same analogy is seen in the sales charts. Pulsar NS400Z has out-performed other 400cc motorcycles from Bajaj’s own alliances with Triumph, KTM and Husqvarna. In June 2024, Bajaj Pulsar 400Z sold 2,515 units and secured top position among the likes of Triumph Speed 400, KTM 390 lineup, Bajaj Dominar 400 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 400.With 2,515 units sold, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z secured a 43.28% market share among this list. Bajaj launched Pulsar NS400Z in May 2023 and it only sold 32 units in that month. For June 2024, MoM growth comes out to be 7,759.38% with volume growth of 2,483 units MoM.Bajaj Pulsar 400 Sales Anaysis – YoYIn 2nd place, we have Triumph 400 lineup including Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. Together, they sold 2,135 units and carved out a 36.74% market share among this list. When compared to 2,117 units sold in May 2024, Triumph 400 registered a 0.85% MoM growth with 18 units gained in volume.KTM’s highly popular 390 lineup took 3rd place in this list with a 12.01% market share. The 698 KTM 390 units sold in June 2024 ensured that the sales numbers halved YoY at a 50.32% YoY decline, losing 707 units in volume. When compared to the 655 units sold a month before, KTM 390 gained 43 units in volume registering a MoM growth of 6.56%.Husqvarna sold 88 Svartpilen 401sBajaj’s Dominar 400 is probably the oldest in the bunch and it still manages to carve out a decent sales proposition. At 375 units, sales have dropped considerably with a 40.19% YoY decline losing 252 units in volume. There was no luck for Dominar 400 in MoM analysis too as numbers dropped from 477 to 375, a 21.38% MoM decline.Bajaj Pulsar 400 Sales Anaysis – MoMEven though it has a unique design character of its own and shares the platform with the new 390 Duke, Husqvarna Svartpilen emerges as the slowest-selling product in this list. With 88 units sold as opposed to 142 units sold in May 2024, Husqvarna 401 saw a 38.03% MoM decline with 54 units lost in volume.In total, Bajaj sold 5,811 400cc bikes through its own brand and partner brands like Triumph, KTM and Husqvarna. This segment is doing extremely well with numbers almost quadrupling YoY at 185.97% growth and a 69.76% MoM growth. Royal Enfield is readying its Sherpa 450-based lineup with Himalayan 450 and the just-launched Guerrilla 450. More

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    2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Launch Price Rs 1.38L – More Features, Dual ABS

    2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4VJust launched, 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V will rival TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda Hornet 2.0 among other premium commutersThe sporty 160cc motorcycle segment has been very lucrative for OEMs. This is a tier above the non-sporty and non-premium 150cc – 160cc offerings and strikes a decent balance between style and substance for buyers. Hero Xtreme 160R has been updated to MY24 with a few feature additions along with improvements in componentry. The bike was just launched. Let’s take a look at what’s new.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V LaunchedIn June 2023, Hero MotoCorp launched the new Xtreme 160R with USD telescopic front forks and a host of other features. With this launch, Hero offered a 4V head, oil cooling setup and USD telescopic front forks along with a striking design with premium LED lighting to appeal to young riders.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V – FeaturesAt the time, many enthusiasts felt that Hero should have offered dual-channel ABS to make Xtreme 160R 4V a more complete and rounded-off product. Come July 2024, Hero MotoCorp is doing just that and is ensuring there are more features inbound to better rival the offerings from rivals like TVS and Honda.New 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V has been launched with improved features list and addition of Dual-Channel ABS. Prices have been announced and start from Rs 1,38,500  (Ex-sh). When compared to current model, price increment is Rs 2,000. There is a new Kevlar Brown colour option. Colours retained from its predecessor include Neon Shooting Star and Stealth Black.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4VBefore diving into its updated features list, let’s get design updates out of the way. The primary attribute that attracts all the attention is its new colourway. It is a black and bronze-like brown combination with interesting decals. Split seat design is replaced with a single-piece unit for comfort.There seems to be a new LED tail light as well that looks a lot more modern and premium than before. Speaking of tail lights, Hero is offering first-in-segment panic brake alerts with 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V that enhances safety proposition.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4VNew featuresApart from panic brake alert, Hero is now offering dual-channel ABS with 2024 Xtreme 160R 4V that ups the overall safety quotient. The bike had a fully digital reverse LCD instrument cluster with a plethora of features. With 2024 model, Hero has added first-in-segment drag race timer to record 0-60 km/h sprints.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V – New SeatOther attributes have remain the same including its powertrain. Speaking of, a 163.2cc single-cylinder oil-cooled SOHC 4V engine with 16.6 bhp of peak power and 14.6 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Primary rivals include TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda Hornet 2.0.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V – Drag Race TimerAlso read – Hero Xpulse 210 spied More

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    Ola Electric Bike Battery Teased Ahead Of Launch – Working On Something

    Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedWhile they look quite alluring as concepts, it remains to be seen how Ola’s upcoming electric motorcycles will perform in real-world conditionsOla’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, has stirred excitement in the electric vehicle community with a recent tweet. Aggarwal shared an intriguing image of what appears to be a sophisticated battery pack, likely destined for Ola’s highly anticipated electric bike. Accompanying the image, he teased, “Working on something.”Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedThe image reveals a detailed view of the battery pack, showcasing intricate wiring and advanced components, hinting at a powerful and efficient energy source. This development aligns with Ola’s ambitious plans to revolutionize the electric mobility sector, building on the success of their electric scooters.Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedAs Ola continues to push boundaries in electric vehicle technology, this teaser has sparked speculation and anticipation among enthusiasts and industry watchers alike. The forthcoming electric motorcycle is expected to feature cutting-edge technology and impressive performance, further solidifying Ola’s position as a key player in the EV market.Ola unveiled 4 new electric motorcycles as concept. There’s a roadster, an ADV, a cruiser and a radical-looking bike that Ola is calling the Diamondhead. Ola has stated that these new electric motorcycles will be ready for launch by end-2024. Ahead of that, Ola has now teased the battery of their electric motorcycle.Radical Diamond HeadOla Diamondhead electric bike featuresAs compared to conventional ICE motorcycles, electric bikes provide a lot more freedom to experiment in terms of their design and styling. Ola Diamondhead is a relevant example. The bike is a big surprise in both form and function. Most peculiar is the dome-shaped structure at front. It can also be imagined as an armoured vehicle with capabilities to deflect bullets. The lower section of the bike mirrors the top domed shape, albeit in an inverse and smaller proportion.Diamond Head trademark objectedOla Diamondhead has a full-width LED strip that also houses the headlamp. Riding stance is fairly committed, as evident with the low-set clip-on handlebars. Foot pegs have an adjustability option to choose between a track-oriented or comfortable riding posture. The bike has a futuristic retracting instrument cluster. It is revealed when the bike is switched on.In terms of functional innovation, the bike can be seen with a giant swingarm at front. It suggests that the bike will likely have a hub-centred steering system. This is in contrast to the usual conventional fork setup. While this setup is not entirely new, only a few such bikes have entered production in the past. Ola Diamondhead has a belt drive system and comes with dual disc brakes at the front. Ola Diamondhead is likely to be positioned as a performance-oriented product.New Ola Electric MotorcycleOla roadster, ADV, cruiser electric bikesAs compared to Diamondhead, the other three Ola electric motorcycles are relatively more conventional in their design and styling. All three bikes have aggressive front fascia, sharp body panelling, USD forks, disc brakes and chain drive setup. The ADV bike has a sharp beak, golden USD forks, large windscreen, hand guards, knobby dual-purpose tyres and luggage racks at sides and rear.Ola electric cruiser bike has an aerodynamic panelling all across. It has a sleek headlamp, rectangular rear-view mirrors with integrated turn signals, thick fork seal covers, a rider-only seat and short tail section. The roadster appears as the most practical among the four new Ola electric motorcycles. It has a sharp headlamp, sleek turn signals, pulled-back handlebar and split-seat design.Ola is yet to reveal any of the specs of these e-bikes. Ola has focused on range, performance and hi-tech features with its electric scooters. Something similar can be expected from its upcoming electric motorcycles. More

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    BMW Electric Scooter India Launch Price Rs 14.90 Lakh – 130 Kms Range

    BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04, powered by a 15 kW electric motor, promises a 130 km range and 120 km/h top speedBMW Motorrad, the two wheeler division of the German luxury car maker has launched a new and highly exclusive electric scooter in India. Called the BMW CE 04, this flagship electric scooter that is coming in as a completely built up unit (CBU), will be the most expensive in its segment.BMW CE 04 – Advanced TechnologyBMW Motorrad’s first electric scooter in India, BMW CE 04 is built on a steel double loop frame and is set apart in terms of features, advanced technology and safety equipment. It boasts of a futuristic stance, large aprons and a flat body with an expansive bench like seat.BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04 commands a strong road presence. Dimensions stand at 2,285mm in length and 855mm in width with a flat bench type seat with height at 780mm. The seat can also be increased to 800mm, while it rides on 15 inch wheels at the front and rear.Where on-board technology is concerned, the BMW CE 04 receives a 10.25 inch TFT display for both connectivity and navigation with BMW Motorrad Connectivity. It also comes in with a USB type-Charger and a ventilated storage space for smartphones besides a helmet storage compartment.BMW Electric ScooterIt offers three riding modes of Road, Rain and Eco for varying conditions. It gets dynamic traction control, ABS Pro system as optional extras while safety is managed via ACS and traction control. Where suspension is concerned, the BMW CE 04 gets a single bridge telescopic fork and single sided swing arm with direct hinged suspension strut at the front and rear respectively.BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04 – Power and PerformanceBMW CE 04 draws its power via a 15kW electric motor that offers 41 hp peak power at 4,900 rpm and 61 Nm torque at 1,500 rpm. It allows for acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h in 2.6 seconds to hit a top speed of 120 km/h. Braking duties are handled via 265mm disc on the front and rear with standard ABS.It receives an 8.9 kWh battery that claims a 130 km range on single charge. The battery supports DC fast charging and can be charged from 0-100% in 1 hour 40 minutes. Via a standard charger, the electric scooter takes just over 4 hours for a full battery top up.BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04, being the most expensive electric scooter in the country, sees no direct rivals in its class in India. With bookings being opened, customers in India can place their orders via select authorized BMW Motorrad dealerships. Following the successful launch of the BMW CE 04, the company also plans launch of CE 02, which is expected to launch in India after a few months. More

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    Top 10 Scooters June 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ola S1, Chetak, RayZR

    Ola Electric ScooterTop 10 scooter sales surpassed the 5.16 lakh unit mark in June 2024 showing off a massive 53.54% YoY growth but 1.83% MoM declineAfter taking a look at the top 10 two wheelers and top 10 motorcycles last month, let is discuss top 10 scooter sales in June 2024. Taking into account the 10 best-selling scooters last month, sales stood at 5,16,990 units, a huge improvement of 53.54% over 3,36,707 units sold in June 2023. This was a notable volume growth of 1,80,283 units with particular improvement for electric models. MoM sales on the other hand suffered a 1.83% decline in sales when compared to 5,07,708 units sold in May 2024.Top 10 Scooter YoY Sales June 2024Honda Activa once again topped sales charts with 2,33,376 units sold, a massive 78.38% YoY improvement over 1,30,830 units sold in June 2023. This was a volume growth of 1,02,546 units with the Activa commanding a 45.14% share on this list. TVS Jupiter sales also improved YoY by 12.21% to 72,100 units, up from 64,252 units sold in June 2023 thus relating to a 39,503 unit increase in volumes. Suzuki Access scooter at No. 3 has posted a 32.12% YoY growth in sales to 52,192 units in June 2024, up from 39,503 units sold in June 2023.Top 10 Scooters June 2024 – YoY ComparisonIn the electric scooter segment, it is the Ola S1 that holds supreme position. Sales of the S1 surged 107.57% YoY to 36,723 units, up from 17,692 units sold in June 2023. However, these are retail sales figures. Honda Dio also saw a triple digit YoY growth in sales to 32,584 units, up 254.60% over 9,189 units sold in June 2023.Sales declined marginally by 0.94% for the TVS Ntorq down to 27,812 units in June 2024, from 28,077 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 265 unit volume decline. Bajaj Chetak, also in the electric scooter segment, posted a 135.75% YoY improvement in sales to 16,691 units, in June 2024, up from 7,080 units sold in the same month last year. TVS iQube sales grew by 5.17% to 15,210 units while Yamaha RayZR (15,184 units) and Suzuki Burgman (15,118 units) showed off 12.97% and 24.11% YoY growth respectively.NoTop 10 ScootersJun-24Jun-23DiffGrowth % YoY% Share Jun 241Honda Activa2,33,3761,30,8301,02,54678.3845.142TVS Jupiter72,10064,2527,84812.2113.953Suzuki Access52,19239,50312,68932.1210.104Ola S1 (Retail)36,72317,57919,144108.907.105Honda Dio32,5849,18923,395254.606.306TVS Ntorq27,81228,077-265-0.945.387Bajaj Chetak16,6917,0809,611135.753.238TVS iQube15,21014,4627485.172.949Yamaha RayZR15,18413,4411,74312.972.9410Suzuki Burgman15,11812,1812,93724.112.92–Total5,16,9903,36,5941,80,39653.59100.00Top 10 Scooter MoM Sales June 2024Taking into account top 10 scooter sales in June 2024 and comparing the same to sales in May 2024, we notice a 1.83% decline in sales with a number of models on this list falling in the red. Honda Activa once again commanded the list with a 7.87% MoM growth relating to a 17,024 higher volume of sales. TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access scooters saw a 4.93% and 19.47% MoM decline in sales respectively while Ola S1 scooter sales also fell by 1.35%.Top 10 Scooters June 2024 – MoM ComparisonHonda Dio sales improved remarkably by 12.20% MoM from 29,041 units sold in May 2024 to 32,584 units in the past month. TVS Ntorq however, suffered a 4.93% decline in sales from dropping from 29,253 units sold in May 2024 to 27,812 units in June 2024. It was immediately followed by the iQube with a 11.72% MoM decline in sales.Yamaha RayZR came next in line with 13,794 units sold last month, a 10.08% MoM growth. Sales of Bajaj Chetak, when compared from May to June 2024, saw a hefty 27.98% growth from 13,042 units sold in May to 16,691 units in the past month. Suzuki Burgman may have been at the No. 10 spot on this list but has posted the highest MoM growth in sales, up by 35.94% with sales growing from 11,121 units sold in May to 15,118 unit sales in the past month. More