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    KTM Duke Electric Bike Spotted – Launch By 2026-27?

    KTM Duke Electric Bike SpottedIt is likely that KTM E-Duke will be manufactured in India by Bajaj, catering to both domestic and international markets
    For the mainstream market, KTM is developing the E-Duke, essentially an electric version of the popular Duke series. Recently, a prototype of the KTM E-Duke was showcased at the KTM Motohall museum. This is the first ever sighting of the KTM E-Duke and the video was uploaded by RokBagoros. Let’s check out the details.
    KTM Electric E-Duke – Styling and features
    E-Duke’s prototype has been developed in Austria’s Mattighofen, the birthplace and global headquarters of KTM. A video of the E-Duke has been shared online by stunt rider Rok Bagoros, who has been associated with KTM since 2011. As seen in the video, the E-Duke prototype has design similarities with the existing 390 Duke. However, it has multiple distinctive features that ensure a more futuristic look and feel.
    KTM E-Duke Electric Motorcycle
    Some of the key features of KTM E-Bike include split LED headlamp, heavily stylized tank extensions and sharp fuel tank design. KTM E-Duke will be using a tweaked version of 390 Duke’s rolling chassis. Similarities can be seen across parts like the Trellis frame, USD front forks, offset rear shock absorber and aluminium swingarm. Use of KTM’s signature orange shade across the side panels and on wheels also ensures it retains the unmistakable Duke character.
    But the KTM E-Duke has some distinctive features such as a sharper bodywork and a new subframe. One can notice an air scoop placed under the swingarm, primarily for cooling the rear wheel rim. Another distinctive feature is the 3D-printed seat, although this may be replaced with a more practical option in the production version. KTM E-Duke prototype has performance-oriented slick tyres.
    KTM E-Duke Electric Motorcycle
    While the latest-gen petrol-powered KTM bikes have received larger instrument screens, the E-Duke can be seen with a relatively smaller TFT display. It feels like the 4.3-inch unit seen with the 390 Enduro R. Another interesting feature is a handbrake lever for the rear brake. This is something similar to that of KTM Freeride E-XC electric offroad bike.
    KTM E-Duke – Performance, range, specs
    In an earlier communication, KTM had stated that the E-Duke will be utilising a 10kW (nominal power) electric motor. The electric bike will be equipped with a 5.5 kWh battery pack. However, these specifications were announced in 2022. As many years have passed and the launch timeline is still unclear, the specs may change with the production version. KTM will likely aim for a range of 100+ km with the E-Duke.
    KTM E-Duke Electric Motorcycle
    Performance aspects of E-Duke will be a close match or even better than the existing 390 Duke. E-Duke could be lighter than the 390 Duke that weighs 168 kg. This will ensure more agile characteristics and enhanced control and handling. In the prototype, the battery pack and motor are mounted at the same place where the 390 Duke has its engine. A chain drive has been used to ensure durability and hassle-free rides.
    While the fuel tank section could have been used as a storage space, the E-Duke has this area hollowed out. This setup is likely to serve as an air channelling pathway to cool the battery pack and other linked components. Another thing to notice is an integrated charging cable. It indicates the likely presence of an on-board charger, something similar to that of Bajaj Chetak.

    In its current flamboyant form, the KTM E-Duke prototype doesn’t seem ready for practical, everyday use. A lot of changes are likely, which means launch could take at least a couple of years. A good thing is that decision making and execution could be faster with Bajaj acquiring a majority stake in KTM.
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    Yamaha Electric Scooter Spied Testing – Design Elements Revealed

    New Yamaha Electric Scooter SpiedWhile retaining the powertrain and utilitarian features, Yamaha’s version of the River Indie has sharper and distinctive styling
    As part of its collaboration with River Mobility, Yamaha is working on a new electric scooter based on the River’s Indie EV. It is expected to be launched in India later this year and will also cater to export markets. Codenamed RY01, Yamaha’s version of the River Indie was recently spotted on road tests in Bengaluru. Let’s check out the details.
    Yamaha Electric Scooter Spied Testing – Key features
    Similar to the River Indie, the Yamaha version has a prominent road presence. With the Indie electric scooter having a wheelbase of 1,365 mm, the size is comparable to the popular 350cc bikes. Yamaha’s version has some distinctive features such as the vertically stacked dual headlamp setup. In comparison, the River Indie electric scooter has a horizontally positioned dual headlamp setup.
    New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
    Yamaha’s version of the Indie has a sharper and more revealing profile for the side panels. While the Indie has pannier mounts on both sides, Yamaha’s version seems to have replaced it with a layered design element. As this section is fully camouflaged, it is difficult to tell if some utilitarian functions are still available. Some changes are noticeable across the front apron as well. The tail lamp has a new design and is placed higher in comparison to that of the Indie scooter.
    Features that are largely the same as Indie include the 14-inch wheels and the distinctive swingarm design. Yamaha’s version of the Indie is using the same 6-inch colour LCD display. The side crash protection bars also seem to be present, even though they are fully camouflaged. Yamaha’s version will retain the storage options, a 12 litres glove box at the front and 43 litres of underseat storage.
    New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
    Powertrain, range, specs
    Performance aspects of Yamaha’s version are expected to be largely the same as that of River Indie. The latter utilizes a 4 kWh Li-ion battery pack that supplies power to a 6.7 kW (9 BHP) electric motor. IDC certified range is 161 km. The scooter has a top speed of 90 km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. Based on their needs, users can choose riding modes of Eco, Ride or Rush. Negotiating inclines won’t be an issue, as the scooter has rated gradeability of 18 degrees.
    River Indie’s battery pack is IP67 water and dust resistant. It supports fast charging, allowing users to load 0 to 80% in around 5 hours. The scooter has a steel tubular double cradle frame, integrated with telescopic front suspension and twin hydraulic dampers at the rear.
    New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
    Braking setup comprises 240 mm front and 200 mm rear disc, integrated with a combined braking system. Other key features include LED lighting, hazard light, boot light, side stand motor cut-off, aluminium footpegs, USB port and reverse parking assist. Water wade capability is rated at 300 mm.
    Pricing
    While the River Indie is available at a starting price of Rs 1.44 lakh, Yamaha’s version could be offered with a higher price tag. Launch is expected later this year. Yamaha’s version of the River Indie electric scooter will take on rivals like Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak.
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    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Himalayan

    Royal Enfield Classic 650 TealRoyal Enfield sales in domestic markets grew marginally YoY while it suffered a severe MoM decline
    Royal Enfield announced its sales performance for April 2025. The company has reported a total of 76,002 units sold in the past month, marking a marginal year-over-year (YoY) growth of 1.28% when compared to 75,038 units sold in April 2024. However, MoM sales declined by 13.68% from 88,050 units sold in March 2025.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY Comparison
    Royal Enfield’s popular models – Classic 350, Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Meteor 350, along with the 650cc twins, continue to command top spots on the sales list and dominate markets. Even as the Classic 350 was at a No. 1 position, its sales declined by 9.08% to 26,801 units in the past month. This was a 2,675 unit volume de-growth from 29,476 unit sales of April 2024. RE Classic 350 along with Hunter 350 also made it to the list of top 10 motorcycles sold last month.
    Hunter 350 demonstrated better performance with an 11.88% improvement to 18,109 units up from 16,186 unit sales of April 2024. 2025 Hunter 350 was launched last month featuring upgraded equipment, revised technology, and new color options. The new generation Bullet 350 too witnessed strong demand as sales went up by 25.25% YoY to 16,489 units over 13,165 units.
    Another of the company’s models in the 350cc range, Meteor 350 suffered a steep 24.56% YoY decline. Sales dipped to 7,644 units from 10,132 units. The RE 350cc range dominates the company portfolio with a combined 90.85% share.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY
    It was the 650 Twins that showed off strong 42.85% increase in demand with 3,127 units sold in the past month from 2,189 unit sales of April 2024. Sales of Himalayan dipped by 41.21% YoY to 1,715 units while Super Meteor 650 too saw its sales decline marginally by 0.51% to 968 units in the past month from 973 unit sales of April 2024. The RE Guerrilla added 920 units to total sales while there were 229 units of the Shotgun sold in April 2025.
    Royal Enfield Sales April 2025 – MoM Comparison
    Relatively lower sales were reported by Royal Enfield on a month-on-month (MoM) basis. Sales slipped by 13.68% from 88,050 unit sales of March 2024 as most models received lower attention from buyers in the country.
    In the 350cc segment, Classis sales fell by 19.07% from 33,115 units sold in March 2025 to 26,801 units last month. Hunter sales went up by 6.79% MoM from 16,958 units while the Bullet suffered a steep 25.01% MoM decline to 16,489 units in April 2025 from 21,987 units of March 2025. Meteor sales too fell by 14.23% over 8,912 units sold in the previous month.
    Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – MoM
    Where higher displacement 650 Twins — Interceptor and Continental GT, are concerned, sales declined by 6.04% to 3,127 units, down from 3,328 unit sales of March 2025. In the adventure segment, it was improved demand for the Himalayan. It posted sales growth by 5.34% to 1,715 units from 1,628 units MoM. Super Meteor sales went down by 9.28% to 968 units from 1,067 units on a MoM basis while two relatively new entrants Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650 both received improved MoM sales growth by 10.71% and 2.23% respectively. More

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    2025 Italjet Dragster Redefines Scooter Design – 125cc, 200cc, 350cc

    Italjet Dragster 300 MalossiFor a long time, scooter designs have reached a saturation point. Beyond this point, most scooters look more or less the same, unlike a few noteworthy examples that truly redefine the direction in scooter designs. One such example is Italjet Dragster which looks like it came straight out of a Cyberpunk world.
    The 2025 Italjet Dragster looks just as bonkers as it did before with slightly redesigned elements here and there. It now gets a plethora of colours for Dragster 125 and Dragster 200 along with a few exclusive colours for Dragster 300. While Italjet Dragster is not likely to launch in India anytime soon, let’s take a closer look and appreciate this raunchy scooter design.
    Italjet Dragster 300 Malossi
    2025 Italjet Dragster – Raunchy Scooter
    Italian automakers are known to go a little on the flamboyant side, which is not a bad thing in the mundane world. That is the reason why Italian vehicles establish an emotional connection with their buyers. In the scooter world, Bologna-based Italjet has that effect on buyers with their Dragster range of scooters.
    Ever since it was launched, Italjet Dragster has been an absolute eye candy and can be classified as one of the most bonkers scooters ever. It is offered with multiple powertrains ranging from 125cc, 200cc and 300cc. Italjet also offers a Dragster 700 Twin that gets a 70 bhp engine, but a more conventional steering system.
    Italjet Dragster 300 Malossi
    The 125, 200 and 300, on the other hand, get an Independent Steering System (ISS) with a push-rod type single-sided front suspension system. For MY25 version, there are new colours and what looks like a new finish for alloy wheels.
    Exciting colour options
    Both Italjet Dragster 125 and Dragster 200 share identical colourways with each other. These include Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Tricolore, Black-Gold and Malossi. Dragster 300, on the other hand, gets Black Red, Yellow-White and Malossi. Where pricing is concerned, all colours of Dragster 125 gets the same price tag of EUR 5,490 (Rs 5.32 lakh).
    Italjet Dragster 300 Malossi
    With Dragster 200, Malossi colourway is the most affordable at EUR 5,590 (Rs 5.42 lakh) and rest all colours costs EUR 5,790 (Rs 5.61 lakh). This trend is completely opposite with Dragster 300 as the Malossi colour is the priciest at EUR 7,099 (Rs 6.88 lakh) whereas the other colours cost EUR 6,999 (Rs 6.78 lakh).
    Italjet Dragster
    All three Dragsters from Italjet (125, 200, 300) get single cylinder DOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engines. Dragster 125 boasts 12.5 bhp and 10.5 Nm from its 124cc engine, Dragster 200 boasts 17.5 bhp and 15.5 Nm from its 181cc engine and Dragster 300 boasts 23.8 bhp and 26 Nm from its 278cc engine.
    Italjet Dragster
    Dragster 125 and Dragster 200 weigh 124 kg and pack 9L fuel tank each, while Dragster 300 weighs 128 kg and pack a larger 11L tank. All three scooters get 120/70-R12 front and 140/60-R13 rear Pirelli tyres, Brembo brakes, adjustable shock absorbers along with full LED lighting including sequential turn indicators. More

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    New 2025 KTM RC 200 Gets TFT Cluster, Improved Switchgear

    New 2025 KTM RC 200Apart from the new TFT display, the 2025 KTM RC 200 will retain most of its core hardware, including the 199.5cc single-cylinder engine
    Earlier this month, KTM had announced price hikes for RC 200, 250 Duke, RC 390 and 390 Duke. The RC 200 was also updated with a new Metallic Grey colour option and made compliant with the stricter OBD-2B emission norms. Further enhancing the value proposition, KTM has now added a new TFT colour display with RC 200. Let’s check out the details.
    New 2025 KTM RC 200 TFT instrument cluster
    The new 5-inch TFT colour display introduced with KTM RC 200 is similar to that of other KTM models such as 200 Duke. It replaces the existing LCD dash panel. The new TFT screen utilizes bonded glass, which is resistant to scratches. With its robust construction, the new TFT display is built to withstand the elements.
    New 2025 KTM RC 200
    With Bluetooth pairing, users can access a wide range of connectivity features via the KTM app. Incoming calls can be accessed on the TFT display, along with music and navigation instructions. A new switch cube with 4-way menu switches allows users to easily access the various functions of the TFT colour display.
    Along with its functional benefits, the new TFT display also enhances the bike’s premium feel. The vibrant colours of the TFT screen ensure easy visibility and clear differentiation between displayed data. Positioned at just the right angle, the new TFT screen ensures that riders can quickly access essential information without taking their eyes off the road for long. As the colours of the screen come alive, the overall experience becomes a lot livelier and engaging every time when one uses the bike.
    New 2025 KTM RC 200
    Instrumentation of rival bikes
    With the new 5-inch Bluetooth-supported TFT colour display, KTM RC 200 has improved capabilities against rivals. For context, the Yamaha R15 V4 is equipped with a fully digital monochrome LCD instrument screen. The premium R15M variant has a colour TFT display. With the Y-Connect App, users can access a wide range of connectivity features. Some key functions include fuel consumption tracker, last parking location and malfunction notification.
    Another rival is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 that comes with a bonded glass LCD panel. Users can access calls and navigation functions. The recently updated Hero Karizma XMR has a colour TFT instrument cluster with 35+ features. Key highlights include turn-by-turn navigation, gear shift indicator, ambient light sensor, real-time mileage indicator and vehicle battery status.
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    Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 utilizes a monochrome LCD instrument cluster. With Bluetooth pairing via the Suzuki Ride Connect app, users can access features like over-speed warning, turn-by-turn navigation and phone battery level.
    No other equipment upgrades
    With the recent updates, 2025 KTM RC 200 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.54 lakh. The prices are the same for all three colour variants – Black, Blue and the recently launched Metallic Grey. The bike continues with the 199.5cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder DOHC engine that generates 25 PS and 19.2 Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox. More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles April 2025 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache

    Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0In a recent post, we have covered the Top 10 Scooters for the month of April 2025. In this post, we will shift our gaze towards the Top 10 Motorcycles for the month of April 2025. These 10 contenders contributed a total of 7,21,735 units which was 21.36% down YoY as opposed to 9,17,790 units, registering 1,96,055 units volume loss.
    Top 10 Motorcycles April 2025
    At the top of this sales chart, we have Hero MotoCorp’s crown jewel, the Splendor. This best-selling motorcycle sold 1,97,893 units and accounted for 27.42% of the total sales in this list. Splendor saw sales go down by 38.34% YoY as Hero sold 3,20,959 units in April 2024. The volume loss suffered by Hero Splendor is 1,23,066 units.
    One’s decline is another’s gain in the Motorcycle world. That gain was registered by Honda Shine as it sold 1,68,908 units last month, as opposed to 1,42,751 units from last year. This was an 18.32% YoY growth in sales and Shine accounted for 23.40% of the total sales of this list. Volume gain registered by Shine is 26,157 units.
    In 3rd place, we have the Pulsar series by Bajaj Auto with 1,24,012 units sold. Pulsar accounted for 17.18% of the total sales on this list and it registered 14.36% YoY decline when compared to the 1,44,809 units sold last year. This resulted in a volume loss of 20,707 units YoY.
    Top 10 Motorcycles April 2025
    TVS Apache range of motorcycles stood in 4th place with 45,633 units. Unlike Pulsar range, TVS Apache registered a positive YoY growth, albeit at the rate of just 0.25%. Next in line is TVS’ Raider 125 that sold 43,028 units and registered 15.79% YoY decline, losing 8,070 units in volume.
    Evergreen Classic 350 saw 9.08% YoY decline
    In 6th place, we have Hero HF Deluxe at 41,645 units sold last month. When compared to 97,048 units sold last year, HF Deluxe registered 57.09% YoY decline as sales more than halved. Bajaj Platina sales dropped by 32.61% YoY as sales stood at 29,689 units, down from 44,054 units from last year.
    The evergreen Royal Enfield Classic 350 also fell in the red in April 2025 as it sold 26,801 units registering 9.08% YoY decline when compared to 29,476 units sold last year, losing 2,675 units in volume. This was followed by Honda Unicorn with 26,017 units and 0.49% YoY growth and RE Hunter 350 with 18,109 units and 11.88% YoY growth. More

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    Top 10 Scooters April 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube

    TVS Jupiter 110Indian scooter market has been witnessing a major influx of electric offerings. However, ICE scooters continue to dominate the sales charts. In April 2025, we can see the top 10 scooters contributing 5,12,182 units in total with a 6.31% YoY decline in sales, as they sold 5,46,671 units combined in April 2024, losing 34,489 units in volume.
    Top 10 Scooters April 2025
    Breaking down the numbers, we can see that Honda Activa secured the top spot in the month of April 2025. It has been at the top for a very long time. Activa managed to sell 1,94,787 units last month and accounted for 38.03% of this list. This led to a 25.17% YoY decline as opposed to the 2,60,300 units sold last year, resulting in a 65,513 units volume loss YoY.
    TVS Jupiter secured 2nd spot with 1,02,588 units last month and it accounted for 20.03% of the total sales within this list. When compared to 77,086 units sold in April 2024, Jupiter registered a 33.08% YoY sales. Volume growth stood at 25,502 units YoY. TVS recently teased new Jupiter 125, which should increase the sales for TVS.
    In 3rd place, we have Suzuki with its Access scooter accounting for 12.71% of the total sales of this list. Suzuki sold 65,107 units last month and registered 5.08% YoY growth as opposed to 61,960 units from last year and the volume growth was 3,147 units. Suzuki recently launched the 2025 Access TFT Edition to boost sales further.
    Top 10 Scooters April 2025 – YoY
    TVS iQube became the best-selling electric scooter in India as it sold 27,604 units last month with a massive 65.16% YoY growth, gaining 10,891 units in volume. In 5th place, we have TVS Ntorq 125 at 25,383 units, which registered a 16.53% YoY decline as the company sold 30,411 units last year, leading to a volume loss of 5,028 units YoY.
    Ola S1 highest decline, Bajaj Chetak highest growth
    Burgman Street 125 is Suzuki’s 2nd scooter on this list and India’s best-selling maxi-scooter. At 23,050 units, Burgman saw 30.37% YoY growth as opposed to 17,680 units sold last year, gaining 5,370 units in volume. Honda Dio sold 20,555 units with a 11.33% YoY decline. The volume loss suffered by Dio is 2,627 units YoY.
    Ola S1’s and Bajaj Chetak’s sales fell very close to each other at 19,709 units and 19,216 units respectively. Both are electric scooters, but Ola S1 witnessed the highest YoY decline in this list at 42.31% and at the same time, Bajaj Chetak registered the highest YoY growth in this list at 72.79%.
    This shows the market trends where Ola is losing ground rapidly, whereas Chetak is gaining rapidly. In 10th place, we have Yamaha RayZR 125 selling 14,183 units as opposed to 14,055 units sold last year. Thus resulting in a 0.91% YoY growth. More

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    New TVS Jupiter 125 Teased Ahead Of Launch – Details

    New TVS Jupiter 125 TeasedTVS Motor has been ramping up its strength in the scooter segment. We saw this with the Jupiter 110 launched last year with a striking new design language. Now, TVS is drafting an update to Jupiter 110 and the first teaser has been released. Not a lot is revealed from this teaser. Let’s take a closer look.
    New TVS Jupiter 125 Teased
    India’s 125cc scooter segment is going to heat up soon, with the launch of the new TVS Jupiter 125. Jupiter has been one of the strongest names in India’s scooter segment and it is the country’s second best-selling scooter brand after Activa by Honda. An update to Jupiter 125 will strengthen TVS’ position in the lucrative 125cc scooter segment.
    New TVS Jupiter 125 Teased
    For the first time, TVS has teased Jupiter 125 on their social media handles. The caption read – Style. Power. Performance. Coming soon! This teaser only shows a single-piece seat along with its single piece rear pillion grab rail. Launch colour for TVS Jupiter 125 is likely to be a Copper shade, which can be seen in this teaser too.
    Design wise, new TVS Jupiter 125 might borrow styling elements from its smaller sibling, Jupiter 110. We can expect those sleek horizontal LED DRLs and sleek LED turn indicators and LED tail lights to make their way on Jupiter 125. The 12-inch wheels, 220mm front petal disc brake, front fuel filler cap, large underseat storage from current Jupiter 125 will be carried over or improved upon.
    2025 TVS Jupiter – Image for reference
    What to expect?
    More details may be revealed in future teasers. TVS Motor will stick with their ‘Zyada Ka Fayda’ philosophy with Jupiter 125 and offer a lot of features, comfort and storage space. When compared to Jupiter 110 launched last year, we can expect more features and retain its TFT cluster that supports Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
    It is likely to carry forward the same 125cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine to make its way on the new model. Without iGO Assist, this engine delivers 8 bhp and 10.5 Nm and with iGo Assist, it cranks out 8.44 bhp and 11.1 Nm, mated to a CVT.

    Launch could happen around the festive season and it will take on rival 125cc family scooters like Honda Activa 125, 2025 Suzuki Access, Hero Destini 125 and Yamaha Fascino. New TVS Jupiter 125 is likely to pack a higher sticker price than the current model, which costs between Rs 80,640 and Rs 91,821 (Ex-sh, Delhi). More