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      TVS Ntorq 150 vs Rivals Compared – SR 175, Xoom 160, Aerox 155

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      TVS Ntorq 150 vs RivalsAfter the launch of Orbiter EV, TVS has now launched a highly anticipated ICE scooter in India. We’re talking about the Ntorq 150, which is the fastest, sportiest and most aggressive Ntorq TVS has ever sold. This sporty high-displacement scooter will lock horns with other sporty high-displacement scooters.
      For the sake of this comparison, we have included Aprilia SR 175, Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155. Aprilia SXR 160 is not included in this list as it is likely to be updated with the newer 175cc engine soon. We have compared engine specs, key dimensions, features and equipment offered by all these scooters and see where Ntorq 150 falls on paper.
      New TVS Ntorq 150
      Ntorq 150 vs Rivals
      Since these are sporty and high-performance scooters, we have to start with engine parameters. Ntorq 150 comes with an air-cooled SOHC 3V/cyl engine with 13 bhp and 14.2 Nm. It holds up quite well against Aprilia SR 175, considering the displacement difference. However, Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 come with liquid-cooling technology.
      Xoom cranks out 14.6 bhp and Aerox 14.79 bhp. Aerox has the least torque at 13.9 Nm, followed by Xoom at 14 Nm, SR at 14.14 Nm and highest is Ntorq 150 at 14.2 Nm. Ntorq 150 is the only one with Ride Modes (Street, Race). Only the SR 175 lacks engine start / stop feature to save fuel.
      TVS Ntorq 150 vs Rivals
      Dimensions & Components
      SR 175 has the longest wheelbase at 1,365 mm, followed by Aerox, Xoom and Ntorq 150 has the shortest wheelbase. This and the 12-inch alloy wheels was a conscious decision by TVS to retain Ntorq’s handling characteristics. All other scooters come with 14-inch alloy wheels in this comparison favouring plusher ride quality.
      Ground clearance is lowest with Aerox at 145 mm, while all other scooters come with 155 mm. Aerox has the highest seat height and Ntorq lowest. Kerb weight is the lowest with Ntorq 150 and highest with Xoom 160 which falls in motorcycle territory at 142 kg. Fuel tank is the largest with Xoom 160 at 7L and only the SR 175 comes with an internal fuel filler cap.
      Hero Xoom 160
      Front disc and rear drum along with single-channel ABS is common in this segment. However, only Aerox and Ntorq get traction control. Only Aerox and Xoom get rear dual shock absorbers, halogen turn indicators and keyless go feature. While all scooters get Bluetooth connectivity, Aerox 155 misses out on useful features like navigation.
      Features
      Ntorq 150 takes the features game to a new level as it gets 4G eSim feature unlocking a host of telematics features including Alexa integration, smartwatch integration, voice control, panic braking and a lot more. It has to be noted that Ntorq 150 and SR 175 get 5-inch TFT instrument clusters, while Xoom 160 and Aerox get LCD units.
      2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S
      Yamaha Aerox 155 comes out as the most expensive scooter on this list, while Hero Xoom 160 is trailing behind by a small margin. Aprilia SR 175 is priced at Rs 1.26 lakh and Ntorq 150 starts from Rs 1.19 lakh, undercutting them all. All scooters bring unique elements of their own and compete at the highest level to attract prospective buyers.
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      TVS Ntorq 150 Launch Price Rs 1.19 L – 13 bhp, 14.2 Nm, 104 km/h Top Speed

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      New TVS Ntorq 150Expanding the Ntorq nameplate, TVS Motor has just launched Ntorq 150 in the country. Essentially, Ntorq 150 is now the most powerful and sportiest TVS ICE scooter ever made. This is likely to sit well with performance enthusiasts in India who are contemplating between performance of a motorcycle and versatility and practicality of a scooter.
      Apart from the performance, TVS Ntorq 150 aims to be a tech fest which is likely to sit well with evolving aspirations and needs of daily commuters in India. It is an extension of Ntorq 125 and features a new design, revamped performance and added features and equipment.
      New TVS Ntorq 150 Launch Price
      TVS Ntorq 150 Launch
      Without a single test mule spy shot incident, TVS Motor has launched Ntorq 150. Starting price for this sporty scooter is Rs 1.19 lakh (Ex-sh) while the TFT variant has been priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (Ex-sh). There are two variants on offer, spread across four colourways – Turbo Blue, Stealth Silver, Racing Red and Nitro Green.
      New TVS Ntorq 150 Colours
      The main highlight of this scooter is its beating heart, which is a bored out version of Ntorq 125’s engine. It is a single-cylinder, SOHC 3V engine which displaces 149.7cc and is air-cooled. Peak power of this engine is 13 bhp at 7,000 RPM and peak torque is 14.2 Nm at 5,500 RPM. This engine is mated to a CVT gearbox and a ISG for silent starts. Due to the low 115 kg kerb weight, Ntorq 150 could possess segment-best power-to-weight ratio.
      New TVS Ntorq 150
      Higher Perforamnce
      Performance is the mantra here and TVS is promising a 0-60 km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds and top speed is pegged at 104 km/h. The 5.8L fuel tank position is under its seat and not in the floorboard with a central spine. So, TVS Ntorq 150 is a step-through scooter which retains all of its practicality and versatility. Also, under-seat storage is 22L. Wheelbase is the same as Ntorq 125.
      New TVS Ntorq 150
      The company is offering two ride modes with Ntorq 150 – Street and Race. There’s also iGO Assist which acts in Race Mode and a stop/start system which acts in Street Mode. Other notable elements include:
      New TVS Ntorq 150
      – Front disc brake– Single-channel ABS– Traction control system– Adjustable brake levers– Coloured 12-inch alloy wheels– Parking brakes– Panic braking– Engine kill switch– Telescopic front forks– Single-sided mono-shock rear suspension
      New TVS Ntorq 150 5″ TFT Cluster
      Sporty Design
      Apart from the specs, Ntorq 150 gets a sportier and much more aggressive design. The primary attraction is the quad projector LED headlight setup which is positioned quite high when compared to Ntorq 125’s. There’s a new T insignia in Ntorq 150’s tail lights. Turn indicators are LEDs with hazard light and panic braking features.
      TVS Ntorq 150
      TVS has added aerodynamic winglets at the front like on Apache RR 310 to add downforce. Switchgear is of 4-way navigation style and there is a front glove compartment along with a hook. TVS Ntorq 150 gets a new 5-inch TFT instrument screen that supports a host of informatics with turn-by-turn navigation, music control, adaptive brightness, 4G eSim connectivity for telematics, Alexa integration, smartwatch integration, weather and sports updates, OTA updates and more. More

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      Two Wheeler Sales Aug 2025 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Suzuki

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200Being the largest motorcycle and scooter market in the world, India has seen a lot of players competing with each other. The competition not only extends to the domestic market, it also encompasses international business as well (exports). The six brands at the top of this game include Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India Ltd, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield and Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd.
      In total, these six brands accounted for a total of 21,49,201 units in the month of August 2025. Of these, 17,47,636 units were sold in the domestic market and 4,01,565 units were sold via their respective international businesses (exports). In total, there was a 10.57% YoY and 13.01% MoM growth. Let’s take a closer look.
      2W Sales and Exports August 2025 – Domestic Sales
      Two Wheeler Sales Aug 2025 – Domestic Sales
      India’s domestic sales was led by Hero MotoCorp with 5,19,139 units and secured 29.71% of this list. There was 5.46% YoY and 25.88% MoM growth with volume growth of 26,876 units YoY and 1,06,742 units MoM. In 2nd place, we have Honda with 4,81,021 units with a YoY decline of 2.17% and a MoM growth of 3.15%. TVS’ sales stood at 3,68,862 units in August 2025. Unlike Honda, TVS secured 27.60% YoY and 19.48% MoM growth in sales.
      Bajaj followed a similar trend as Honda with 11.75% YoY decline and 32.19% MoM growth. Royal Enfield sold 1,02,876 units last month with 56.77% YoY and 34.91% MoM growth with volume growth of 37,253 units YoY and 26,622 units MoM. Suzuki’s sales 91,629 units fetching it 4.74% YoY, but a 4.58% MoM decline. In total, domestic sales from these 6 brands stood at 17,47,636 units with 6.91% YoY and 16.59% MoM growth.
      2W Sales and Exports August 2025 – Exports
      Two Wheeler Sales Aug 2025 – Exports
      Where international business is concerned, the tables turn a lot, pitting Bajaj at the top position as it shipped 1,57,778 units last month. Bajaj’s shipments fell in the greens with 24.67% YoY and 0.52% MoM growth. In 2nd place, we have TVS Motor with 1,21,926 units shipped and saw 35.82% YoY growth, but a 6.26% MoM decline. In 3rd place we have Honda as it shipped 53,840 units with 14.13% YoY and 9.77% MoM growth.
      Hero saw significant growth in exports in YoY analysis as the 34,588 units brought it 72.11% YoY growth, but there was a 7.41% MoM decline. Suzuki’s shipments fall in the 5th place with 22,307 units and the brand saw 28.79% YoY and 26.95% MoM growth. Royal Enfield exported 11,126 units last month with 38.97% YoY growth, but a 5.64% MoM decline. In total, total exports from these 6 brands stood at 4,01,565 units with 29.99% YoY growth and 0.31% MoM decline.
      2W Sales and Exports August 2025 – Total Sales
      Two Wheeler Sales Aug 2025 – Total Sales
      The total sales charts were dominated by Hero MotoCorp with 5,53,727 units sold in August 2025. When compared to 5,12,360 units from last year and 4,49,755 units from a month before, Hero saw 8.07% YoY and 13.01% MoM growth, gaining 41,367 units YoY and 1,03,972 units MoM. In second place, we have Honda with 5,34,861 units sold.
      This garnered 0.74% YoY decline for Honda, but MoM sales saw 3.78% growth. With 4,90,788 units, TVS secured the third position on this list with 22.84% share. TVS saw 29.55% YoY and 11.85% MoM growth in sales. A similar growth trend was seen with Bajaj, Royal Enfield and Suzuki with 3,41,887 units, 1,14,002 units and 1,13,936 units respectively. More

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      Hero Xoom 160 ADV Scooter Delivery Starts This Month – Details

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      Hero Xoom 160 Delivery TimelineUpping its game in the premium segment, Hero MotoCorp launched Xoom 160 scooter some time ago. Bookings commenced a couple of months ago and delivery timeline of this new scooter is now revealed. Xoom 160 will be exclusively sold via the Premia showrooms, reinstating the company’s efforts to offer a premium ownership experience.
      Hero Xoom 160 Delivery Timeline
      Launched earlier this year at the 2025 Auto Expo, Hero Xoom 160 has been one of the most anticipated and desirable scooters in India. That is because of its unique positioning in the market and its aggressive design language, which is likely to draw a lot of buyers with a taste of adventure and ruggedness.
      Hero Xoom 160 Delivery Timeline
      Hero has now confirmed that deliveries of Xoom 160 will commence this month, which is September 2025. It will be launched in one fully-loaded ZX variant with all the bells and whistles it has been advertised with. Where pricing is concerned, Xoom 160 costs Rs 1,48,500 (Ex-sh) which undercuts its primary rival, the Yamaha Aerox 155.
      Xoom 160 is being offered in four colour options – Matte Rainforest Green, Canyon Red, Summit White and Matte Volcanic Grey. There are a lot of firsts with Xoom 160 for Hero MotoCorp. These include 1st Hero scooter with a non-step-through central tunnel, 1st liquid-cooled scooter, 1st ICE scooter with keyless go and more.
      Hero Xoom 160
      Also, this is India’s first-ever ADV styled scooter for the mainstream market. ADV elements include a tall windscreen and an option for a taller windscreen accessory, block-pattern tyres that should offer better grip off-road and an optional top box accessory that will be positioned on the rear luggage rack.
      Hero’s 1st Liquid-Cooled Scooter
      Notable elements on Xoom 160 include dual-chamber LED headlight setup, LED tail lights, halogen turn indicators, a keyless go feature with a smart key, a 7L fuel tank in the central spine, front telescopic forks, rear twin-shock absorbers, 14-inch alloy wheels, 120-section front and 140-section rear tyres, front disc brake, a fully digital instrument cluster with navigation and more.
      Hero Xoom 160
      Powering the scooter is a new 156cc single-cylinder SOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engine that is capable of developing 14.6 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 14 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM, mated to a CVT gearbox. Ground clearance is 155 mm and kerb weight is 142 kg. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales August 2025 – Highest Ever With 54.83% YoY Growth

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350One of the world’s leading retro-classic motorcycle manufacturers, Royal Enfield, has closed the sales book for the month of August 2025 on a positive note. The company registered unprecedented numbers with positive growth across all aspects, except for MoM analysis of its international business. Let’s take a closer look at what the numbers got to say.
      Royal Enfield Sales August 2025
      The company’s portfolio primarily includes its popular 350cc lineup and then there are the 440cc, 450cc and 650cc lineups broadly categorised into one. The 350cc portfolio constitutes a major chunk of the company’s sales at 86.52% share, while the other larger motorcycles constitute 13.48%.
      Royal Enfield Sales August 2025 – YoY
      In total, Royal Enfield sold a total of 1,14,002 units that includes both domestic sales and international business (Exports) across all displacement classes. There was a 54.83% YoY growth and 29.48% MoM growth as opposed to 73,629 units and 88,045 units sold a year ago and a month before. Volume growth stood at 40,373 units YoY and 25,957 units MoM.
      The 350cc portfolio contributed 98,631 units last month, which accounted for a massive YoY growth of 61.46% over the 61,087 units sold last year in August 2024. This led to a volume growth of 37,544 units YoY and then there was a 29.7% MoM growth over 76,047 units sold in July 2025 with a volume growth of 22,584 units MoM.
      Royal Enfield Sales August 2025 – MoM
      Then there were 15,371 units of 440cc, 450cc and 650cc bikes sold in the same period which garnered a 22.56% YoY growth and a 28.11% MoM growth leading to a volume growth of 2,829 units YoY and 3,373 units MoM. The sales of Scram 440 has been resumed too, for which bookings were stopped temporarily.
      Splitting the total in terms of domestic and exports, we can see that Royal Enfield sold 1,02,876 units in the domestic market constituting 90.24% of its total sales. There was a 56.77% YoY and 34.91% MoM growth in sales. Exports stood at 11,126 units with 38.97% YoY growth and a 5.67% MoM decline in shipments losing 665 units in volume.
      Royal Enfield Sales August 2025 – YTD
      YTD Sales Analysis
      Royal Enfield sold a total of 4,67,575 units YTD, which registered a 27.13% YoY growth, gaining 99,774 units in volume. The 350cc portfolio contributed 86% of it at 4,02,132 units with 28.95% YoY growth, leading to a volume growth of 90,272 units. The larger bikes contributed 65,443 units with 16.99% YoY growth, gaining 9,502 units in volume.
      Domestic YTD sales performance stood at 4,07,909 units contributing 87.24% to the total YTD sales. There was a 23.04% YoY growth with 76,392 units gained in volume. Exports stood at 59,666 units with 64.44% YoY growth with a volume growth of 23,382 units. More

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      Suzuki 2W Sales August 2025 Grew 8.72% YoY – Access, Burgman, Gixxer

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      Suzuki Gixxer SFOne of the most popular scooter brands in India, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL), has ended the sales month of August 2025 with style. Except for the MoM sales analysis in the domestic market, Suzuki’s 2W division in India registered positive growth across the sales chart in domestic and international business domains.
      The company’s Access scooter (formerly called Access 125) has emerged as one of the leading 125cc scooters in the country. The company is also keen on expanding the Access brand to incorporate an electric scooter (e-Access) that will be launched this month. It is expected the recreate Access (ICE) scooter’s magic in the highly competitive electric scooter segment of India.
      Suzuki 2W Sales August 2025
      For the month of August 2025, Suzuki achieved its highest-ever spare parts sales worth Rs 85.6 Crores, marking a 21% YoY growth over August 2024’s performance. This signifies the increasing number of Suzuki two wheel vehicles in the country and corresponding increase of their market share and footfall into showrooms and service centres.
      Sticking with sales, Suzuki sold a grand total of 1,13,936 units in August 2025. This resulted in an 8.72% YoY growth as opposed to 1,04,800 units sold in August 2024 leading to a volume growth of 9,136 units YoY along with a marginal 0.3% MoM growth over 1,13,600 units sold in July 2025, leading to 336 units gained in volume.
      Suzuki 2W Sales August 2025
      Splitting this number further, we get 91,629 units sold in the domestic market and 22,307 units sold via their international business (exports). With 91,629 units sold, Suzuki’s domestic sales accounted for 80.42% of total sales and exports accounted for 19.58% of the total sales.
      Domestic sales achieved 4.74% YoY growth over the 87,480 units sold last year which yielded a volume gain of 4,149 units YoY and a 4.58% MoM sales decline as there were 96,029 units sold in July 2025, thus leading to a 4,400 units volume decline. Exports, on the other hand, saw a 28.79% YoY and 26.95% MoM growth with 4,987 units and 4,736 units gained in volume YoY and MoM, respectively.
      YTD Sales Analysis
      Where YTD sales are concerned, Suzuki Motorcycles India managed to fall in the greens completely. The company registered 5,64,624 units sold in total, which can be split into 4,64,586 units sold in the domestic market with 5.76% YoY growth and 1,00,038 units shipped to global markets with 22.86% MoM growth. Total YTD growth was 8.44% YoY, bagging 43,934 units in volume YoY.
      Statement from SMIPL
      Commenting on the performance, Mr. Deepak Mutreja, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, “We extend our heartful gratitude to our customers for their continued trust in Suzuki two-wheelers. The growth in August sales gives us momentum going into the festive season and we look forward to delighting more customers with our products and services.” More

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      Honda 2W Sales August 2025 – Records 4% MoM Growth

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      New Honda ActivaHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced sales of 5,34,861 units in August 2025, reflecting steady momentum in both domestic and export markets. The company registered a 3.78% month-on-month growth compared to 5,15,378 units sold in July 2025.
      Domestic and Export Sales
      Domestic sales contributed the bulk of volumes at 4,81,021 units, slightly lower by 2.17% YoY compared to 4,91,678 units in August 2024. On a sequential basis, however, domestic numbers rose 3.15% MoM, showing renewed momentum in the home market.
      Honda 2W Sales August 2025
      Exports stood at 53,840 units, marking a healthy 14.13% YoY growth over 47,174 units in August 2024. Compared to July 2025, exports were also up 9.77% MoM, as Honda strengthened its global footprint. Exports now account for 10.07% of overall volumes.
      Year-to-Date (April–August 2025) Performance
      For FY26 so far (April–August 2025), HMSI reported total sales of 24,22,880 units, down 5.90% YoY from 25,74,744 units sold in the same period last year. Domestic volumes during this period declined 7.30% YoY to 21,73,834 units, compared to 23,45,028 units in April–August 2024.
      Exports, on the other hand, provided a bright spot, growing 8.41% YoY to 2,49,046 units from 2,29,716 units last year, highlighting HMSI’s strengthening export strategy.
      Key Highlights of August 2025
      Beyond sales, HMSI continued to reinforce its commitment towards road safety and customer engagement in August 2025. The company organized road safety awareness campaigns across 12 cities, including Bhiwadi, Prayagraj, Bangalore, Trichy, and Jodhpur, focusing on youth sensitization and responsible riding practices. HMSI also celebrated the 6th anniversary of its Safety Driving Education Centre (SDEC) in Ranchi, furthering its mission of promoting safe mobility through structured training and awareness.
      On the product front, HMSI commenced regional launches and mass deliveries of the new CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX, following their successful national debut. Launch events in Ludhiana, Nashik, Chennai, Mysore, Lucknow and other cities saw strong customer response.
      In the premium segment, HMSI further expanded its BigWing network with new outlets inaugurated in Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Chennai, strengthening its accessibility in the fast-growing mid- and large-capacity motorcycle market.
      Outlook
      While overall YTD sales remain lower due to softness in domestic demand, HMSI’s MoM growth in August, coupled with robust export performance, signals an improving trajectory. With fresh product launches, expanded premium retail footprint, and continued focus on road safety, HMSI is optimistic about leveraging the upcoming festive season to accelerate growth further. More

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      BMW Vision CE Self-Balancing Electric Bike Negates Helmet, Protective Clothing

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      BMW Vision CE Concept
      When you’re riding a motorcycle, safety is paramount and that is why wearing protective gear is advisable. Helmet and protective gear is always recommended to protect from injuries and abrasion. However, BMW Motorrad is reimagining motorcycling with Vision CE Concept where the rider doesn’t have to wear protective clothing and helmet at all.
      BMW Vision CE Concept
      If you’re a motorcycling fanatic, you’d know something about the BMW Motorrad C1 Concept that debuted 25 years ago. From around three decades, BMW Motorrad is on the quest of offering an urban motorcycling experience with increased sense of freedom along with a casual and carefree riding experience.
      BMW C1 Concept 25 years ago
      The new BMW Vision CE Concept is a continuation of C1 Concept, but in a much more refined way, while embodying the brand’s forward-looking CE design language. This motorcycle concept employs a metallic tubular cage that aims to offer protection to rider in case of a fall. This cage seems to be integrated right into the motorcycle’s mainframe.
      BMW Vision CE Concept
      To hold rider in place, this concept motorcycle comes with what looks like five-point seat belts usually seen in sports cars. This cage will provide roll-over protection while seatbelts hold passenger in place in an event of a fall. BMW has even implemented foam on this cage that should enhance impact protection.
      BMW Vision CE
      Future-Forward Design
      When compared to the cage on C1, BMW Vision CE Concept looks a lot sleeker and appealing, while employing modern materials and other technologies. This design encourages riders to enjoy the elements more as they are free to get on to their urban commutes without the need for a helmet or protective clothing.
      BMW Vision CE
      With Vision CE, BMW Motorrad aims to increase the fun quotient in daily commutes while enhancing immersion of the ride for riders. Other than the cage, Vision CE bears a futuristic design language. It has a bulky face, a long wheelbase, a forward-set foot peg position that allows for a relaxed riding posture and more. The company has also made Vision CE self-balancing too, which will unlock car-like experience on 2W.
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      BMW Vision CE Concept bears an emission-free electric powertrain signifying the brand’s commitment towards clean electric mobility for a sustainable future. The company is constantly rethinking urban mobility and the new Vision CE is the amalgamation of the brand’s forward thinking in terms of propulsion technology, safety and innovative riding solutions. More