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    This Electric Scooter / Motorcycle Could Be Yours For Rs 35k

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    Since this electric scooter is made out of scrap materials at the owner’s discretion, it is not a finished product on saleNausha Electric Motorcycle / ScooterEver craved an electric scooter for a lower price? Well, you’re in for a treat as India is now exposed to electric scooters like never before. There are innumerous brands that are offering electric two wheelers today. Some of which fly under the radar as well.But most of them look like every other electric two-wheeler that is out there. What if you want something that looks like nothing else on the market. What if you need something out of the ordinary? One with immense quirkiness and will grab every eyeball that laid its eyes on it? Nausha from Punjab seems to have got your back.Nausha Electric Scooter / MotorcycleNausha electric motorcycle is not a company that is importing EV parts from China and slapping a brand name on it and calling it a day. This is actually not a product on sale yet. The owner of this quirky electric motorcycle has built it out of interest and hobby.He claims that he has built the whole electric vehicle from scrap materials that were deemed unfit for any use. Nausha has selectively chosen certain scrap elements that would suit this build. The cylindrical centre part of the EV seems to be the casing of an agricultural submersible borewell motor with its internals removed.Nausha EVOther frame components seem to be scrap metal as well. Although Nausha says that everything is from scrap, the hub motor, battery and controller seem to be sourced from a different EV. Suspension components might also be lifted from other electric scooters. Wheels are likely to be 10” in size which is widely available.Battery, controller, BMS and other components are housed inside the main cylindrical housing. While hub motor is mounted at its back. There are two prototypes in question, one yellow and one black. Yellow vehicle gets front drum brakes, while black one doesn’t. There is an aftermarket LED headlight and taillight at front and back respectively.Price & LaunchNausha mentions that it just cost him Rs. 40,000 to build his first prototype. Since there were a lot of bad design choices with this first prototype, he mentions that if he had to do it again and sell it, it would only cost him Rs. 35,000 only. He also claims that there have been multiple orders from across the country and even overseas. He wishes to add regenerative braking to it in the future.Nausha EVAs quirky as it looks, weight distribution would be horrendous on this design as all its mass is situated high up. I have built electric vehicles from the ground up in electric and hybrid vehicle workshops as I am an automobile engineer. I would have done a lot of things differently. But it is just me. What do you think? Would you buy this quirky electric scooter?One thing remains, though, and is very commendable too. This was built from scrap materials. And for that reason, props to the guy to make good use of waste materials and put together a working prototype. Note: This is not a finished product and is not on sale. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Price Hike Dec 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Pleasure

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      Rise in prices of Hero motorcycles and scooters is due to the prevailing inflationary situationNew Hero SplendorIndia’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has announced that it will be increasing prices of its motorcycles and scooters from December 01, 2022. Prices will be increased by up to Rs 1,500 and will vary based on the specific model and market.This will be the fourth price hike for Hero motorcycles and scooters in 2022. The last price hike was in September, when prices were increased by up to Rs 1,000. At that time too, the reason for the price hike was stated to be rising cost inflation. Hero MotoCorp Dec 2022 price hike will be applicable to almost all their two wheelers, including top sellers like Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Pleasure, Destini, etc.Hero MotoCorp price hike December 2022OEMs usually try to absorb rising cost inflation as much as possible, since it has potential to impact sales. OEMs can optimize processes and reduce production cost to deal with rising cost inflation. Overall, the aim is to minimize the impact on consumers. However, at times it is just not possible to avoid a price increase. This is usually done to ensure business sustainability.As a means to cushion the impact of price hike on consumers, Hero MotoCorp has said that it will continue to provide innovative financing solutions. It is likely to include option of minimal down payment and competitive interest rates. There could be some special offers available at the dealer level as well.Prices of new Hero Vida Electric scooter start from Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-shHero has also launched online exchange program, which is another great way to reduce overall cost of acquisition. The exchange program covers most scooters and motorcycles that are less than 15 years old. Users just need to provide some details about the condition of their bike to get an instant quote on the exchange value. Hero’s exchange program is a great help to those looking to buy a new bike or upgrade to a larger capacity model.To protect consumers from future price hikes, Hero has launched an accelerated savings program within the organization. It will not only help absorb further cost impact, but will also result in improved margins. In view of prevailing economic conditions, Hero expects increased demand for two-wheelers in the future. It is anticipating an increase in sale volumes in coming quarters.Hero upcoming bikesHero has already ventured into EV space with launch of Vida electric scooter. It is currently available for sale in Bengaluru, Delhi and Jaipur. Other cities will be covered in the coming months. An electric bike is also under development in collaboration with California (USA)-based Zero Motorcycles. Investments worth up to US$60 million have been allocated for Zero Motorcycles, which will be utilized for design and development of Hero’s first electric motorcycle.In ICE segment, Hero is expected to launch Xpulse 400 and Xtreme 400S. These have been spotted on road tests. Another major project is a new 350cc bike being developed in collaboration with Harley-Davidson. The bike is currently in advanced stage of development. It will have Harley’s signature design aesthetics and sold via Harley dealerships. It will primarily rival Royal Enfield 350cc bikes. More

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      Best Motorcycles To Buy Under 2 Lakh – Enfield, Pulsar, KTM, R15, Apache

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      The sub Rs. 2 lakh price bracket opens a portal to a bunch of capable cruiser, street, ADV and sport motorcycles to choose fromTVS ApacheOwning a fancy motorcycle is everyone’s wish. Now that prices of motorcycles are rising by the day, it is hard to choose one. If you are upgrading from a Pulsar 150, you are looking at a budget of around Rs. 2 lakh (ex-sh). Let’s take a look at all the motorcycles that you can buy under Rs. 2 lakh that will be a good bet for years to come. All prices in this list is ex-sh prices.Street MotorcyclesSuzuki Gixxer 250 – Rs. 1.77 LakhIf there was a contest for underrated motorcycles, Suzuki Gixxer 250 range would definitely win. Gixxer 250 street bike makes 26.13 bhp of power while weighing 156 kg only. It gets oil cooling, dual-channel ABS and a 6-speed gearbox.Yamaha MT 15 V2 – Rs. 1.64 LakhYamaha MT 15 is quite a looker due to its futuristic design language. V2 version brought in USD forks as well. It borrows the same 155cc engine which makes 18.1 bhp. This also powers R15 and Aerox 155. MT 15 weighs 139 kg. It gets a 6-speed gearbox, liquid-cooling, slipper clutch and dual-channel ABS.Bajaj Pulsar N250 – Rs. 1.44 LakhThe new breed of Pulsars strikes the right balance between looks, performance and pricing. It is the cheapest 250cc bike in India. N250 makes 24.1 bhp and weighs in at 162 kg. It gets LED projector headlight, 5-speed gearbox and single-channel ABS.New Bajaj Pulsar N250Yamaha FZ 25 – Rs. 1.48 LakhDespite being a 250cc bike, FZ 25 is pegged below MT 15 and R 15. Except for its 250cc engine that makes 20.5 bhp, it doesn’t offer any fancy features that its smaller capacity engine siblings offer. It gets a 5-speed gearbox, and LED projector headlight. It weighs 153 kg.KTM 200 Duke – Rs. 1.9 LakhAt Rs. 1.9 lakh, KTM 200 is your best bet if you aim to keep the engine on the boil at all times. Weighing 159 kg, it extracts 24.67 bhp of power from its 200cc engine. Features include dual-channel ABS, liquid cooling, 6-speed gearbox and more.Honourable mentions in street motorcycles below Rs. 2 lakh include Apache RTR 200 4V with prices starting from Rs. 1.28 lakh and Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 which is a good buy despite its age and lastly, Honda Hornet 2.0 priced at Rs. 1.36 lakh.Gixxer SF 250 Moto GP LiverySports MotorcyclesSuzuki Gixxer SF 250 – Rs. 1.88 LakhThis is by far the most underrated fully faired motorcycle in India. It is one of the best motorcycles to buy, though. Due to its slightly off-putting design, Gixxer SF 250 doesn’t sell as much. It gets the same 250cc engine as its naked sibling and makes 26.13 bhp while weighing 161 kg.Yamaha R 15 V4 – Rs. 1.80 LakhR15 has attracted fans across the country for its nimbleness and flick-ability. In its latest V4 avatar, it is the most stylish R 15 as well. It gets features like VVA, liquid cooling, dual-channel ABS, slipper clutch, optional quick shifter, USD forks, traction control, Bluetooth and more. Weighing at 142 kg, R 15 makes 18.1 bhp.2022 Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition India SpecBajaj Pulsar RS 200 – Rs. 1.71 LakhSince KTM RC200 is out of budget, Pulsar RS 20 is the next best thing. It gets the same 200cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 24.1 bhp. RS 200 weighs 166 kg and gets a 6-speed gearbox, dual-channel ABS, dual projector headlights and more.Cruiser MotorcycleRoyal Enfield 350cc Cruisers – Rs. 1.49 – 1.90 LakhRE motorcycles are the same cake with different toppings. Most of the aspects will be same and only differ in character. Classic 350 is priced from Rs. 1.90 lakh and Meteor 350 is priced from Rs. 1.49 lakh. The J-Series engine makes around 20 bhp and will also land on new-gen Bullet 350.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350 LaunchedBajaj Avenger Cruise 220 – Rs. 1.39 LakhOften called as ‘sasta Royal Enfield’, Bajaj Avenger is probably the best cruiser under Rs. 2 lakh. It is a proper textbook cruiser and offers unmatched comfort. This 220cc engine makes 18.4 bhp and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Single-channel ABS is on offer and it weighs 163 kg.Bajaj Dominar 250 – Rs. 1.75 LakhBeing marketed as a power cruiser, Dominar 250 offers 26.63 bhp of power from its KTM-sourced 250cc engine. It gets dual-channel ABS, 6-speed gearbox and more to tackle highways. Only fly in its ointment is its 180 kg weight. Honourable mentions include TVS Ronin with starting price of Rs. 1.49 lakh and cruiser motorcycles from Jawa with starting price of Rs. 1.74 lakh.Adventure TourersHero XPulse 200 – Rs. 1.27 LakhThis is the only proper ADV that falls under Rs. 2 lakh price mark. It has a 200cc engine that makes up to 18.8 bhp. It gets wire-spoke rims, long-travel suspension, robust chassis, and a lot more. If that is not enough, you can buy Rally kit or go with Rally Edition sold by Hero MotoCorp. More

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      RE Himalayan 3 New Colours – Glacier Blue, Sleet Black, Dune Brown

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      As individual preferences vary widely, Royal Enfield has made it a point to provide a range of colour options for its bikesRE Himalayan New ColoursAt the time of Himalayan BS6 launch, colour options were Gravel Grey, Lake Blue, Rock Red, Sleet Grey, Snow White and Granite Black. In February 2021, Sleet Grey and Snow White colour options were removed. This was likely due to low demand for these colour options. As a replacement, Royal Enfield Himalayan had received colour options of Mirage Silver and Pine Green.Himalayan colour palette has been updated again with three new colour options, Glacier Blue, Sleet Black, and Dune Brown. Existing colour options continue to be on offer along with these three new colours.Himalayan new coloursHimalayan already has a blue shade (Lake Blue), which is a dual-tone blue-white theme. The new Glacial Blue variant utilizes a different shade of blue. Another unique aspect is that this new theme utilizes a mix of glossy and matte blue. While the fuel tank has a glossy finish, the front beak and side panels are done in matte shade. The glossy-matte combo is surely distinctive, but not necessarily attractive.Second new colour option of Dune Brown appears similar to a shade that was earlier used on a special edition of Classic 500. Existing Classic 350 also has a familiar shade called Signals Desert Sand.RE Himalayan New ColoursNew Dune Brown shade has a camouflage pattern, similar to that of the Pine Green colour option. The shade has been applied on the front beak, fuel tank, front rack, side panels and rear mud guard. The Dune Brown variant can be a way to highlight the bike’s capabilities across sandy terrain. Pricing of new colour versions of Himalayan is Rs 2.15 lakh, ex-sh.B Govindarajan, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield said “Launched in 2016, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has been a stellar performing motorcycle in our portfolio. Developed and designed from decades of experience of riding in the mountains, and thousands of kilometers of traversing some of the toughest terrain, the Himalayan has undoubtedly created a new segment of accessible adventure touring for riders across the world. A simple, versatile, go-anywhere motorcycle, the Himalayan has resonated well with millions of adventure aficionados and has brought in new riding enthusiasts into the Royal Enfield community. The reliable and consistent performance of the Himalayan coupled with the introduction of these new terrain-inspired hues will definitely add more colour to every adventure.”Himalayan specsApart from the new colour options, there are no other updates for Himalayan. The bike is powered by a 411cc, air cooled, SOHC motor that generates 24.3 bhp of max power at 6,500 rpm and 32 Nm of peak torque at 4,000-4,500 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 5-speed gearbox. The bike has ground clearance of 220mm and dual-channel switchable ABS is offered as standard.RE Himalayan New ColoursWhile Royal Enfield has already expanded its 400cc portfolio with Scram 411, a larger capacity Himalayan 450 is also under development. It is expected to get a range of updates and offer improved off-road performance. More

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      New BSA Scrambler Debuts – Rival To Royal Enfield 650cc

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      Classic Legends will launch BSA Scrambler 650 to take on the upcoming Royal Enfield Scram 650BSA Scrambler 650cc. Image –Mr Darcy & The Ol’ ManAfter reviving Jawa and Yezdi brands in India, Classic Legends recently announced the revival of BSA marque. With the launch of Goldstar 650, young and old motorcycle enthusiasts across Europe were excited. Birmingham Small Arms Company is one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers in Britain.The Gold Star 650 in particular was one of its best offerings. It was also one of the fastest motorcycles back in the 60s. Revived by Classic Legends, a subsidiary brand of automotive giant Mahindra, it is yet to be seen if BSA will ever make it to India to rival Royal Enfield’s 650cc big boys.BSA Scrambler 650 UnveiledNow that Royal Enfield’s Scram 650 is spotted testing multiple times, what does BSA have in its arsenal to tackle it in Europe? Well, BSA Scrambler 650 is showcased at Motorcycle Live 2022 held at NEC Birmingham. Let’s take a look at what BSA has to offer.One look at this motorcycle is enough to appreciate what BSA was going for. It is simple. BSA Scrambler looks extremely minimalist and purposeful at the same time. It is based on the recently launched Gold Star 650. That said, there is a considerable amount of changes that we can spot on BSA Scrambler 650. Take a look at the walkaround video by Mr Darcy & The Ol’ Man.[embedded content][embedded content]It gets a classic fuel tank along with round headlights. Side panels are minimal and the engine bay is finished off in black and the design pays tribute to BSAs of the past. Headlights get LEDs and a protective grille.A small beak is present at the front along with fork gaiters to help keep slush in check. At the rear, the show bike doesn’t get taillights, rear blinkers, or a tyre hugger. It gets twin barrel exhaust with sharply tapering tips, which reminds us of MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR. Rear suspension is taken care of by twin shock absorbers. The front gets regular telescopic forks.Finishing off the Scrambler look, we have wire-spoke rims shod with block-pattern tyres. BSA Scrambler 650 gets a single-pod circular instrument cluster and a scrambler-style handlebar. This instrument cluster is fully digital and is mounted at the centre, unlike an off-set pod.Circular Instrument ClusterSpecs & LaunchBraking hardware is likely to be similar to Gold Star 650’s. Which gets disc brakes both at the front and rear. The front gets 320 mm disc and the rear gets 255 mm disc with Brembo brake calipers and ABS system. A large radiator is present at front which forms its cooling unit.Engine is also from BSA Gold Star 650, which is a 652cc single-cylinder engine developed in collaboration with Austrian firm Rotax and Technical University of Graz in Austria. On BSA Scrambler 650, this engine is capable of making 45 bhp of max power and 55 Nm of max torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. These figures are similar to Gold Star’s.Unlike Royal Enfiled Scram 650, BSA Scrambler 650 will be a single-cylinder thumper. Launch timeline is not yet revealed by BSA and there is no news about this launch in India. That said, BSA is likely to launch Scrambler 650 sometime next year. More

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      Ultraviolette F77 Electric Motorcycle Launch Price Rs 3.8 L To Rs 5.5 L

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      Ultraviolette F77 is the fastest electric bike in the country and offers best-in-class range of 307 km (top-spec variant)Ultraviolette F77 Electric MotorcycleOne of the most awaited products in EV space, Ultraviolette F77 has been launched today at a starting price of Rs 3 lakh. The electric bike was originally planned for launch much earlier, but plans were postponed due to the pandemic. The delay actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as the startup got additional time to improve the bike’s design, features and performance aspects.In its final format, Ultraviolette F77 has emerged as a truly world class electric bike. The startup has plans to launch the bike in overseas markets such as the US and Europe as well. With its comprehensive range of advanced, premium features, Ultraviolette F77 seems capable of gaining traction beyond Indian borders.Ultraviolette F77 styling, featuresWith its beasty profile, Ultraviolette F77 will be a true-blue head turner on the streets. It has a badass attitude that will be surely liked by enthusiasts keen on experiencing a performance-oriented electric machine. Some key highlights of Ultraviolette F77 include a sporty headlamp, USD front forks, fat tyres for superior road grip, sculpted fuel tank design, scooped rider seat section, short tail and rear tyre hugger.There appears to be a special focus on reducing drag, as much of the bike is wrapped in aerodynamic panels. Ultraviolette F77 has massive side panels that merge seamlessly with the fuel tank and seat section. Design of the front suspension cover and side panels will allow air to be channeled inwards, ensuring effective cooling for the battery pack, battery management system and other linked parts. This will be in addition to the bike’s integrated active cooling system.[embedded content][embedded content]Riding stance is fairly aggressive with rear-set foot pegs and low-set flat handlebar. The battery pack and other key equipment is placed close to the bike’s centre of gravity, which should ensure superior control and handling. Even shorter individuals shouldn’t have any issues handling this relatively heavy bike, as it has low seat height.A total of three variants are on offer – Airstrike, Laser and shadow. The differences between the variants primarily relate to colour options, equipment list, battery capacity and range. Three ride modes are on offer – Glide, Combat, and Ballistic.Ultraviolette F77 range, specsWhile Ultraviolette F77 has a commendable design, what really makes the bike worth its price is the advanced technology integrations. As compared to other electric two-wheelers in the country, Ultraviolette F77 has 2.5 times higher battery capacity. The battery pack utilizes high-energy density cells, pushing the battery capacity to 10.5 kWh. The battery pack is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance.Ultraviolette F77 SpecsWith its higher capacity battery pack, Ultraviolette F77 top-spec variant can travel 307 km on a full charge (as per IDC range). The bike utilizes a powerful motor that churns out 25 kW and 90 Nm. Top speed is rated at 147 kmph.Ultraviolette F77 will be launched in other cities in a phased manner. Bookings are open for a token amount of Rs 10,000. Ultraviolette F77 is priced from Rs 3.8 lakh for the base variant and Rs 5.5 lakh for the top variant. Deliveries start in Bangalore, from Jan 2023. More

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      New Pulsar P150 First Walkarund – Vs Apache 160, Unicorn, FZ 15, Gixxer

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      Suzuki Gixxer 155 makes 13.41 bhp of power and is the most expensive motorcycle in the list at Rs. 1.3 lakhNew Bajaj Pulsar P150For Bajaj, Pulsar 150 is ground zero. This is where Bajaj’s journey towards desirable motorcycles began. One that raised the pulse of Indians and established an entire segment around it. Now that this legend is back as Pulsar P150 in a new avatar by shedding 10 kg in the gym, how much does this affect its rival’s pulse? Let’s take a look.This is the 3rd generation of Pulsar 150 and is a lot sharper than the second generation. After a decade of changing stickers, Bajaj has finally changed the look of this legend and has revised its features list as well. That said, Pulsar P150 does not resemble the N series of Pulsars which is its premium line.Pulsar P150 Vs Unicorn Vs FZ 15 Vs Apache 160 Vs Gixxer 155We now get projector headlights, underbelly exhaust, a monoshock rear suspension, a USB charger and some more. But are these enough to challenge its arch-rival TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and others like Honda Unicorn, Suzuki Gixxer 155 and Yamaha FZ? Take a look at the specs sheet below and see what’s what.At 15.31 bhp, Apache is the most powerful of the bunch, followed by P150 with 14.29 bhp and FZ is least powerful at 12.2 bhp. Despite its low power figure, Honda Unicorn 160 has the most torque at 14 Nm. Yamaha FZ makes 13.5 Nm, but that figure comes up at just 5,500 RPM. Newly launched Pulsar P150 makes 13.5 Nm at 6,000 RPM. New Pulsar can be seen in the first look walkaround video below, credited to Moto Vlogz.[embedded content][embedded content]All motorcycles get a 5-speed gearbox that powers the rear wheel. At 1,352 mm, Pulsar P150 has the longest wheelbase followed by Unicorn and Gixxer at 1,335 mm. Unicorn has highest ground clearance at 187 mm and highest seat height as well, measured at 798 mm. Apache offers 180 mm of ground clearance while others boast of a figure around 160 mm.Despite Pulsar P150 losing 10 kg of weight, at 140 kg, it is still no match for FZ at 135 kg. Other contenders weigh around 140 kg as well. Pulsar P150 leads the segment with 14L fuel tank while Unicorn and FZ get 13L and Apache and Gixxer get 12L only.Hardware ComponentsOwing to its commuter-ish appeal, Unicorn sports the skinniest tyres. Pulsar P150 and Apache RTR 160 sport 90/90-17 at front and 110/80-17 at the rear with top-spec models. That said, flexing their leg muscles, both FZ and Gixxer get 100/80-17 at front and a fat 140/60-17 at the rear. Unicorn is the only one to not offer rear disc brakes even as an option.Bajaj Pulsar P150 Vs RivalsBoth Gixxer and FZ offer rear disc brakes as standard, while it is optional with Pulsar and Apache. All bikes except Apache sports rear monoshock and all of them sport front telescopic forks. Except for Unicorn, every other motorcycle packs a digital instrument cluster, LED headlight and LED taillight. While Pulsar P150 packs a USB charger, Apache offers ride modes and even connected features.Pricing is very interesting as Suzuki Gixxer 155 is by far the priciest of this bunch at Rs. 1.3 lakh, followed by TVS Apache RTR 160 2V at up to Rs. 1.25 lakh, Yamaha FZ priced up to Rs. 1.21 lakh, Bajaj Pulsar P150 priced up to Rs. 1.19 lakh and lastly, we have Honda Unicorn 160 priced at 1.04 lakh. Pulsar P150 forms a middle ground as it offers decent features, performance and is decently priced and decently kitted out as well. Will that be enough to recreate the charm of OG Pulsar 150? Might very well be. More

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      Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Concept Leaks – Electrik 01

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      We can expect Royal Enfield’s maiden electric bike to have around 100 to 150 km range and performance enough to match their 350cc portfolioRoyal Enfield Electric Motorcycle ConceptHoly Moly! That was the expression that struck my mind when I first laid my eyes on this beauty. Eicher Motors CEO Siddhartha Lal had given subtle hints at Hunter 350 launch event as to what kind of EVs may come out of Royal Enfield stables in the coming years. He mentioned that the very first Royal Enfield electric vehicle will be revealed in a few years.We knew that RE was cooking something that had nothing to do with IC engines. Now, the first photo of their first electric motorcycle has leaked online. What we see is so radical, it has managed to take us back in time. This is unlike anything that has come out of Royal Enfield stables in decades.Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle ConceptThe motorcycle in question is Royal Enfield’s maiden electric product. It is internally codenamed “Electrik01”, and hints at the possibility that there might be future versions of this concept. Even though this isn’t a full reveal, we can get a hold of what aesthetics Royal Enfield is going for. For starters, the main eye-grabber is its front girder fork which is ancient technology in today’s standards.To put it into context as to how old that is, I am an Automobile Engineer and I never once read about it throughout my degree. Since I am a vintage car and vintage motorcycle enthusiast, I am aware of such relics. It consists of two girder arms that hold either side of the wheel. There is a top dogbone that connects this fork to the motorcycle’s frame.Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle ConceptSince there is only one link, it was considered as ineffective as motorcycles went faster around the corners. Telescopic forks have the advantage of providing twice the clamping and rigidity. Today, USD forks are regarded as better because they pose a major advantage in corner carving as the fatter part is up top and offers more surface area for clamping and hence, sharper handling.This type of setup usually only gets one spring and damper. But on Electrik01, there seem to be two forks. We don’t see any provision for adjusting the dampers either. Sticking with Royal Enfield’s maiden electric bike, the report further states that ‘non-conformist’, ‘game changer’ and ‘lone wolf’ were present in its product brief. It is likely that RE will stick with conventional setups to share parts with multiple products. Or embrace girder forks too.DesignDespite being an electric vehicle, Electrik01 gets a fuel tank which is likely to be purely aesthetic. This is an indication that RE will stick to its roots and offer a retro-styled or a neo-retro-styled motorcycle. Elements like round headlight, minimalist speedo and curvaceous lines are present on Electrik01. This concept gets a futuristic chassis and production-spec vehicles will likely sport a conventional chassis.Looking at the timeframe that the British brand generally takes to launch one of its products, it is safe to say that Royal Enfield’s maiden electric bike is still years down the line. Since it is their maiden EV, that timeframe is likely to go even further. Royal Enfield is in no hurry and will take their own sweet sweet time to roll out an EV that will be good, and also meet expectations.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Oct 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Himalayan, Hunter

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup for October 2022 puts it in the greens, except for MoM analysis for exportsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 411Royal Enfield is actively pushing its portfolio to incorporate more and more body styles. A reflection of that was the recently showcased Super Meteor 650 which is the company’s first proper textbook cruiser. Launch of the same is expected in Jan 2023. This will help RE push their sales even higher. Let’s take a look at their sales last month.Leading the charts, Classic 350 sold 31,791 units and registered 61.15% YoY growth and 15.31% MoM growth as opposed to 19,728 units sold a year ago and 27,571 units sold a month before. Volume growth stood at 12,063 units YoY and 4,220 units MoM. It holds 41.54% of RE’s domestic sales.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Oct 2022Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 took 2nd and 3rd spots in RE’s domestic sales by selling 14,445 and 10,353 vehicles respectively. While Meteor 350 marked YoY growth of 31.87%, both Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 registered MoM decline of 9.77% and 4.49% respectively. Last month, they held 20.18% and 13.53% market share of the company’s domestic sales respectively.Bullet 350 managed to mark a 50.38% YoY growth by selling 8,755 timeless machines last month. Since it had clocked the same number in September 2022, Bullet 350 sales stayed neutral MoM. Electra took 5th spot as it sold 4,575 units last month, up from 2,246 units and doubled its numbers YoY with 103.70% growth and 9.61% MoM growth.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales BreakupHimalayan managed to clock 3,751 vehicles last month, registered 0.62% YoY growth over 3,728 vehicles sold a year ago, and gained 23 vehicles in volume. It registered a 7.85% MoM growth over 3,478 vehicles sold a month before that. Royal Enfield’s 650cc big boys clocked 1,858 units in the domestic market with 50.32% YoY growth and 8.65% MoM growth.Royal Enfield marked a fruitful month by selling 76,528 motorcycles in October 2022 domestically. The British marque registered 88.44% YoY growth and 3.91% MoM growth as opposed to 40,611 motorcycles sold in October 2021 and 73,646 in September 2022. Volume growth in the domestic market stood at 35,917 units YoY and 2,882 units MoM.Royal Enfield Exports Oct 2022Meteor 350 takes the lead in exports by selling 1,419 units last month. In comparison, Meteor 350 shipped 1,217 units a year before and 3,139 units a month before it. Hence, it saw 16.60% YoY growth and 54.79% MoM decline. Meteor 350 is UK’s highest-selling motorcycle and in RE’s total exports, it holds a 24.86% market share.Royal Enfield Exports BreakupHunter 350 shipped 1,290 vehicles and with just 2 vehicles shipped in September 2022, Hunter saw 64400% MoM growth and holds a 22.60% market share of the company’s exports. Domestic highest-seller, Classic 350, takes 2nd spot by shipping 1,200 units and registered 120.18% YoY growth and numbers fell by 53.97% MoM.With 1,000 motorcycles shipped, RE’s 650cc twins registered 51.98% YoY growth and 6.72% MoM growth. Himalayan fell into the red completely as it saw a 23.42% You decline and a 54.81% MoM decline. Himalayan’s 798 units shipped, fell short to register any positive growth. Exports saw a 62.04% YoY growth and a 32.47% MoM decline as opposed to 3,522 motorcycles sold a year ago and 8,451 motorcycles sold a month before. More