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    350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2024 – RE, Triumph, Jawa, Kawa, Honda, Harley, Hero, KTM, Bajaj

    Bullet 350The 350cc to 450cc motorcycle segment in India registered a 15.55% year-on-year (YoY) growth in December 2024, with total sales reaching 74,968 units, an increase of 10,086 units over 64,882 units sold in December 2023. While Royal Enfield continued to dominate this space with multiple models in the top rankings, newer entrants like the Triumph 400, Harley-Davidson X440, and Aprilia RS 457 also made an impact.
    Royal Enfield Continues to Lead
    Royal Enfield Classic 350 maintained its leadership in this segment, clocking 29,637 units, a significant 39.57% YoY growth over 21,234 units sold in December 2023. Bullet 350, which was recently updated, secured the second spot with 14,049 units, marking an 11.44% YoY growth from 12,607 units sold last year. Hunter 350, a more youthful offering from Royal Enfield, saw sales of 13,744 units, posting a 17.42% increase from 11,705 units in December 2023. Meteor 350 also saw steady sales, recording 6,366 units, growing by 4.86% YoY over 6,071 units sold in the same month last year.
    350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2024 – YoY Comparison
    Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X collectively registered 2,453 units, showing a 7.92% YoY growth over 2,273 units sold in December 2023. Meanwhile, Jawa-Yezdi motorcycles (Retail) saw a dip, with sales at 2,341 units, down by 7.25% YoY compared to 2,524 units in the same period last year.
    Honda’s CB350 and H’Ness Performance
    Honda’s H’Ness CB350 recorded a sharp decline, dropping 20.25% YoY with 1,560 units sold in December 2024, compared to 1,956 units last year. However, Honda’s CB 350 registered 1,075 units.
    350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2024 – MoM Comparison
    Royal Enfield Himalayan, which was recently updated with an all-new 450cc liquid-cooled engine, saw a steep 62.27% YoY decline with 1,285 units sold in December 2024, down from 3,406 units last year. However, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, a new addition to the lineup, recorded 814 units of sales.
    Harley-Davidson X440 Sees a Massive Drop
    Harley-Davidson X440, which started strong earlier in the year, experienced a drastic 80.90% YoY decline, selling only 418 units in December 2024 compared to 2,189 units in December 2023. Bajaj Pulsar 400 made its way into the market with 382 units sold in its debut month, while Bajaj Dominar 400 recorded 226 units, showing a 27.10% YoY decline from 310 units in December 2023.
    KTM 390 series, including Duke, Adventure, and RC models, suffered a sharp 65.46% YoY decline, registering only 201 units compared to 582 units sold last year. Meanwhile, Aprilia RS 457 registered sales of 277 units. Aprilia will soon launch Tuono 457 in India to boost sales in the segment.
    Hero, Kawasaki, and Husqvarna
    Hero Mavrick 440, Hero’s latest entry into the premium motorcycle segment, saw 77 units sold in its debut month. Kawasaki’s Ninja series, Eliminator, and KLX lineup collectively managed 50 units, marking a 100% growth from 25 units last year. Husqvarna’s Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 also made their presence felt with 13 units sold. More

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    2025 Suzuki Access 125 New TVC Out – Shows Pick-Up, Mileage, Features

    2025 Suzuki Access 125 New TVC2025 Suzuki Access 125 scooter, recently launched at the Bharat Mobility Expo, is featured in a new TVC by the brand. Demonstrating its new silent start features along with impressive claimed mileage (fuel efficiency). This was a long overdue update to Suzuki’s best-seller in India. Let’s take a look at this new TVC.
    2025 Suzuki Access 125 Scooter
    It is being presented in 3 variants – Standard, Special and Ride Connect Edition. It gets a range of exciting colour options of colour options of Metallic Mat Stellar Blue, Pearl Grace White, Metallic Mat Black No 2, Solid Ice Green, and Pearl Shiny Beige. These colour options depend on variants opted by the buyer.
    2025 Suzuki Access 125 New TVC featuring Aparshakti Khurana
    Suzuki Access 125 comes in with affordable pricing. It is priced from Rs 81,700 for the base Standard trim, the Special and Ride Connect Editions are at Rs 88,200 and Rs 93,300 (all prices ex-showroom). In terms of features, it gets a range of additions over its earlier counterpart and also shows off a larger stance.
    New Suzuki Access 125 TVC featuring Aparshakti Khurana
    TVC featuring Aparshakti Khurana
    The new TVC featuring Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana signifies silent start, pickup (acceleration) and mileage (fuel efficiency). The skit shows a comedic getaway on a 2025 Suzuki Access 125. On the design front, 2025 Suzuki Access 125 receives an attractive and contemporary design language. It sports styling headlamps, sleek bodywork, chrome accents and LED lighting at the front and rear.
    New Suzuki Access 125 Silent Start
    It also gets sleek turn indicators and an LCD instrument screen offering a range of information. The instrument cluster can be mated to the user’s smartphone via Bluetooth. It offers features such as turn-by-turn navigation, WhatsApp notifications and call/SMS alerts. It also offers the rider info on weather and ETA updates besides battery levels and speed alerts.
    New Suzuki Access 125 External Fuel Filler
    Ideally suited for both daily commutes and weekend outings, features also extend to a large wide seat, grab rails and a long and flat footboard. It also gets a USB charging socket, an external fuel cap with a panel that can be locked, under seat storage and in addition to dual storage on the front apron. Tyre sizes stand at 12-inch at the front and 10-inch at the rear. The scooter receives a passing switch, hazard switch and brake lock on the rear left brake lever relating to improved safety.
    New Suzuki Access 125 Navigation
    OBD-2B Engine with Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP) Technology
    2025 Suzuki Access 125 scooter draws its power via a new 124cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. This engine makes 8.4 hp power at 6,500 rpm and 10.2 Nm torque at 5,000 rpm. It gets mated to a CVT gearbox. This engine is compliant with OBD-2B norms and powered by Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP) technology.
    2025 Suzuki Access 125 New TVC
    A highlight of this engine is its elevated level of fuel efficiency, ensuring that the new Suzuki Access 125 is an affordable and viable option for daily commuters. Suspension is via telescopic and swing arm suspension at the front and rear. Braking depends on trim level. Its base trim gets drum brakes at the front and rear. However the top two variants Special and Ride Connect receive disk brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
    Along with the Suzuki Access 125 ICE, the company has also revealed the new e-Access, their first electric scooter. Suzuki Access 125 continues to rival the likes of Honda Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125 and Hero Destini 125 in India. On the other hand, the Suzuki e e-Access is a direct rival Honda Activa e, Bajaj Chetak Electric and TVS iQube.
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    Hero Karizma Combat Edition Teased – Better Components, Features, Launch Soon

    Hero Karizma Combat Edition Teased
    With the launch of Karizma XMR 210, Hero MotoCorp entered an entirely new level that they had never achieved before. This is the first time Hero MotoCorp fully showcased their technological prowess. Now, Karizma XMR 210 is teased with a new Combat Edition that bring improvements in components and features. Let’s take a look.
    Hero Karizma Combat Edition
    Currently, Hero Karizma XMR 210 is priced at Rs 1,81,400 (Ex-sh) for a sole variant that comes equipped with all the advertised bells and whistles. There are three colour options – Iconic Yellow, Turbo Red and Matte Phantom Black. The new Hero Karizma Combat Edition gets a lovely Grey shade.
    Hero first showcased this motorcycle at 2024 EICMA Show. It was one of the showcases from Hero MotoCorp after the company took the veil off Karizma XMR 250, Xtreme 250R, Xpulse 210 and Vida Z. When compared to the standard Karizma XMR 210, there are a few additions.
    Notable among these additions include the addition of USD telescopic front forks, finished in a Gold colour. USD front forks was one of the most sought-after elements on Karizma from enthusiasts. It still is a head-scratching omission from standard Karizma XMR 210 as even the Xtreme 160R got it.
    Hero Karizma Combat Edition Teased
    USD front forks will allow better cornering capabilities on Karizma and make the overall chassis stiffer as the fatter part is on top to exert better clamping force. Another notable change is the addition of a fully digital TFT screen on Hero Karizma Combat Edition. The switchgear has been improved with D-pad to control this cluster.
    New TFT Cluster
    With the addition of USD front forks and TFT instrument clusters, the premium quotient of Karizma has increased considerably. It is now a significantly more well-rounded package than it used to be and promises a better handling character than before. We should expect Karizma Combat Edition to be priced above standard model.
    Powertrain-wise, Hero Karizma Combat Edition continues with the same 210cc single-cylinder DOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating 25 bhp of peak power and 20.4 Nm of peak torque. Slip and assist clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, disc brakes at both end with dual-channel ABS are some of the other notable features on Karizma XMR 210 Combat Edition.
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    New 2025 Yamaha R3 Patented In India – Launch Soon?

    New 2025 Yamaha R3 Patented in IndiaWith the launch of YZF-R3 and MT-03, Yamaha Motor India re-established its presence in the multi-cylinder motorcycle segment. Now, the company has just patented the 2025 Yamaha R3 in India, which gets the new design language. We expect it to be launched in India sometime in 2025, via the CBU route.
    New 2025 Yamaha R3 Patented
    Up until the launch of R3 and MT-03, Yamaha sold a 150cc motorcycle as its flagship offering in India. They were launched at a starting price of Rs 4.6 lakh (Ex-sh) in December 2023, but were not well-received by Indian motorcycling enthusiasts. Especially the R3, which still donned the older design language.
    New 2025 Yamaha R3 Patented in India
    Pricing is also a key factor and the other factor was that R3 was not in sync with Yamaha’s latest design philosophy that even R15 flaunts so proudly. That will be fixed soon, as the company has patented 2025 Yamaha R3 in India, which might launch soon and replace the current model.
    This new design language is inspired by R-Series styling of flagship YZR-M1 racing bike. This particular model has been launched in USA recently, where it is priced at USD 5,499, which roughly translates to Rs 4.62 lakh. USA market gets three colour options – Matte Stealth Black, Team Yamaha Blue and Lunar White / Nebula Blue.
    2025 Yamaha R3
    What to expect?
    This new fascia gets a quad LED DRL signature and looks much nicer than what is currently sold in India. A single projector headlight is placed in the middle and DRLs flank it from both sides. Tail section is now sharper in design and gets new LED tail lights. Depending on the colourway, Yamaha offers USD front forks in a lovely Gold shade.
    New Yamaha R3 Fascia
    Instrument cluster is fully digital and gets advanced connectivity features along with Y-Connect app support that doesn’t include navigation feature. 17-inch alloy wheels, 140-section rear tyre, 50:50 weight distribution, a committed rigging position, a USB charging port, sporty clip-on handlebars and a high-revving parallel-twin engine are notable attributes.
    2025 Yamaha R3
    Speaking of the engine, 2025 Yamaha R3 gets the same 321cc DOHC 4V/cyl parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that is capable of developing 41 bhp of peak power and 30 Nm of peak torque, mated to a slip and assist clutch along with a 6-speed gearbox. Yamaha Motor India might launch it here soon.
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    Production-Spec Aprilia Tuono 457 Spied Testing – Launch Nears

    Production-Spec Aprilia Tuono SpiedFurther expanding their 457cc portfolio, Aprila is poised to launch the Tuono 457 in India soon. New spy shots of Tuono 457 have emerged online, suggesting that this motorcycle is in its final stage of testing. Aprilia India has already listed Tuono 457 on website and is expected to launch soon.
    Production-Spec Aprilia Tuono 457 Spied
    Sold at an attractive price point of Rs 4.2 lakh (Ex-sh), Aprilia RS 457 brings a lot of excitement among India’s motorcycling fraternity. The company is now expanding this portfolio with Tuono 457, a naked version of the well-received RS 457. Both bikes will share platform, components and powertrain, while flaunting different body styles.
    Aprilia Tuono 457
    With Tuono 457, Aprilia is expected to strike an even better price proposition. Probably even under Rs 4 lakh mark (Ex-sh). With the launch of RS 457, Aprilia achieved a new price that it could never do before. This is done with efficient manufacturing in India at the Piaggio production facility in Baramati, Maharashtra.
    This strategy is similar to what the other legacy brands are doing like Triumph, BMW and Harley-Davidson. Speaking of, Tuono 457 will directly rival Yamaha’s MT-03, which has less performance and costs a premium, owing to its CBU route. Other rivals include the single-cylinder KTM 390 Duke.
    Aprilia Tuono 457
    What to expect?
    As seen in the spy shots, there seems to be some testing equipment strapped on the pillion seat. There is some camouflaging on fuel tank, to hide the identity of this motorcycle. Other than the body style, Aprilia Tuono 457 is similar to the RS 457. Tuono 457 lacks a fairing and gets a unique headlight setup, inspired by Tuono 660.
    Componentry changes include a conventional street-style handlebar for an upright stance and handlebar-mounted ORVMs, among others. USD front forks, rear mono-shock, front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS, fancy swingarm, 17-inch alloy wheels with fat tyres and underbelly exhaust for mass centralisation are common between both bikes.
    Aprilia Tuono 457 Unveiled
    Powering the Aprilia Tuono 457 will be the same 457cc parallel-twin DOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engine. In RS 457, this engine delivers around 47 bhp of peak power and 43.5 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. For Tuono 457, Aprilia might tune this engine differently to achieve a unique character. Launch is likely to happen soon.
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    New Details On Maruti eVitara Revealed Ahead Of Launch – Colours, Trims, Features

    New Details on Maruti eVitara RevealedMaruti Suzuki unveiled its maiden electric car in the form of eVitara at 2025 Auto Expo. Ahead of launch, new details on Maruti eVitara have been revealed online. We can now see what colours, trims and features eVitara will get at launch. Official launch timeline is not revealed yet, but is likely to happen soon.
    eVitara Details
    New Details On Maruti eVitara
    This is the first time Maruti Suzuki has attempted an electric vehicle. eVitara will be made exclusively in India at the company’s Gujarat plant and will be exported to key markets like Japan and Europe, among others. When launched in India, it will be sold via the company’s Nexa outlets as Maruti Suzuki’s flagship electric SUV.
    eVitara Details
    As per the Nexa website, the tagline for eVitara is “Spark Your eMagination”. It is positioned on a new Pure Electric platform, equipped with a rather sizeable 61 kWh battery pack promising a 500 km range on a single charge. The smaller 49 kWh battery pack is also likely to be offered in India to strike an attractive base price.
    eVitara Features
    Design-wise, we get a futuristic front fascia with NEXTre 3-point Matrix LED DRLs and rear lamps, R18 Aerodynamic alloys, a polyhedral muscular stance and a sculpted 3D appearance. There’s active air vents at the front too. The panoramic sunroof is fixed and is not openable, unlike what the company offers with Grand Vitara.
    Maruti Suzuki eVitara Monotone Colours
    Colour options include Nexa Blue, Grandeur Grey, Splendid Silver, Arctic White, Opulent Red and Bluish Black single-tone colours. Dual-tone colour options include Splendid Silver, Opulent Red, Arctic White and Land Breeze Green with Bluish Black roof. Dimensions-wise, eVitara measures 4,275 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,635 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm and ground clearance of 180 mm.
    Maruti Suzuki eVitara Dual-tone Colours
    Interiors
    On the inside, the new details on Maruti eVitara reveal that it will come equipped with a panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting with multi-colour illumination, a 10.25-inch multi-information display, Twindeck floating centre console with shift-by-wire, a digital cockpit, a wireless charging pad and more.
    eVitara Interiors
    Both front seats are ventilated and driver’s seat is 10-way electrically adjustable. Rear seat bench gets a European-style 40:20:40 split function that can be modified according to one’s needs. Rear seats are sliding and reclining too, thus creating a flexible boot. Where safety is concerned, eVitara gets 7 airbags, 360-degree cameras and Level-2 ADAS, the first of its kind for Maruti. More

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    Honda India Dedicated Electric Motorcycle Plant To Start Production From 2028

    Honda Electric Motorcycle Concept – EV FunWhile Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) has been late to the electric scooter party, the company aims to be at the forefront where electric motorcycles are concerned. It is now revealed that Honda will start production of electric motorcycles in 2028, from a dedicated manufacturing plant in India.
    Honda Electric Motorcycle Plant In India
    In line with the Make In India initiative, HMSI has been on the verge of converting its Indian manufacturing facilities into a global export hub. Today, HMSI has emerged as the country’s second largest 2W manufacturer and is closing the gap rapidly with market leader, Hero MotoCorp.
    With a dedicated electric motorcycle manufacturing facility in India, HMSI aims to capture a major market share in the world’s largest 2W market. Alongside this dedicated electric motorcycle manufacturing facility, HMSI has also laid plans to enhance their battery charging network in the country to reduce range anxiety for buyers.
    HMSI has made decent strides to reduce TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for buyers, which will strike as a major challenge associated with introduction of electric motorcycles. Honda mentioned that they’re striving to launch electric motorcycles at a price range where TOC of three years of ownership will be equal to that of its ICE counterparts.
    Honda Electric Motorcycle Concept – EV Fun
    As of now, Honda has not confirmed the exact models and model names of its upcoming electric motorcycles to be manufactured in India. The goal is to offer a wide variety of models with a common module, thus reducing development costs.
    Also, Honda is working with multiple battery manufacturers in India to design and develop batteries of the right specification and application. Ensuring stable procurements of parts is another challenge that OEMs in India face. With local suppliers, Honda can achieve high levels of localisation, taking the input costs down and gaining higher profits.
    Honda Activa e and QC1
    Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India Ltd just launched their maiden electric scooters in the form of Activa e and QC1. While QC1 is more budget-oriented, Activa e is the current flagship and is the only one to get swappable battery technology. QC1, on the other hand, has to make do with a fixed battery pack, but gets usable storage, which Activa e lacks completely.
    Honda Electric Motorcycle Concept – EV Fun
    With QC1 and Activa e, Honda is getting their foot into the EV game in India. Price starts from Rs 90K (Ex-sh) for QC1 and Rs 1.17 lakh (Ex-sh) for Activa e. Maximum range with these scooters is 102 km on a single charge (Activa e) with a max top speed of 80 km/h. Exact timeline for the Honda electric motorcycle plant has not been revealed yet. More

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    Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2024 – Pulsar, Chetak, Platina, Freedom CNG

    Bajaj ChetakBajaj Auto Limited has ended 2025 with negative sales. Sales of its two wheelers fell by 14.16% on a YoY basis while the company suffered a steeper MoM decline of 38.50%. Even as the Bajaj Pulsar continued to top sales charts, it was the Platina and Chetak along with the relatively new Freedom and CT that showed positive YoY demand.
    Experiencing lower sales, Bajaj Auto has struck off some variants from its portfolio with effect from January 2025. These include the Pulsar F250, Platina 110 ABS and CT125X. Discontinuing Pulsar F250 comes ahead of the new Pulsar RS200 that has recently been launched.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup December 2024
    Bajaj sales stood at 1,21,107 units in Dec 2024, down by 14.16% over 1,41,085 units sold in Dec 2023. It was a drastic 38.50% Mom de-growth from 1,96,906 units sold in Nov 2024. This led to a massive 75,799 unit dip in volumes. Bajaj Pulsar range continued to scale over other models in terms of sales even as it has suffered a 38.82% YoY and 42.95% MoM decline to 65,301 units.
    Bajaj Pulsar commands a 53.92% share and saw its 125cc model most in demand with 41,908 units sold last month. There were also 14,471 units of Pulsar 150 cc and 6,131 units and 2,409 units of Pulsar 200cc and 250 cc sold respectively. Pulsar MoM sales dipped by 42.95% from 1,14,467 units sold in Nov 2024. Bajaj Auto recently expanded its Pulsar range to include the Pulsar N160 Single Seat Variant.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2024 – YoY
    Platina sales grew by 58.26% YoY but declined by 42.61% on a MoM basis to 25,584 units. This accounted for 21.13% of the company sales. Registering positive YoY growth was also Bajaj Chetak electric scooter with 21,020 unit sales in the past month which was a massive 61.59% improvement from 13,008 units sold in Dec 2023. MoM sales however, fell by 18.15%. Chetak also made its way up to No. 4 on the top 10 scooter sales chart ahead of the Burgman, iQube and Ntorq.
    Sales of the Bajaj Freedom stood at 4,173 units last month which was a 10.24% MoM decline from 5,953 units sold in Nov 2024. It was followed by Bajaj CT that also showed off positive YoY sales at 3,866 units, a 9.70% improvement from 3,524 unit sales of Dec 2024. CT MoM sales fell by 10.24%.
    Bajaj Avenger and Dominar Sales December 2024
    Bajaj Avenger and Dominar and both suffered lower YoY and MoM demand. Avenger sales dipped by 28.17% YoY and 44.31% on a MoM basis to 724 units. There had been 1,008 units and 1,300 units sold in Dec 2023 and Nov 2024 respectively.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2024 – MoM
    Sales of the Dominar too slipped by 31.94% YoY and 29.31% MoM to 439 units. Sales in Dec 2023 had stood at 645 units while there had been 621 units sold in Nov 2024. Displacement-wise sales breakup for the Dominar showed its 400cc model more in demand over its 250cc counterpart. There were 226 units of the 400cc sold versus 213 units of the 250cc model sold in Dec 2024. More