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    Electric 2W Sales Feb 2024 – Ola, TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Hero, Okaya, Revolt, Kinetic

    Ola Electric ScooterOla Electric along with TVS Motor led the electric 2W segment in February 2024 with a near 60 percent market shareIn February 2024, the electric vehicle segment in India posted a total of 1,40,611 unit retail sales as per data released by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This was a slight decline over 1,44,640 units sold in January 2023. As compared to electric cars and electric three wheelers, the electric two wheeler segment receives the most attention. Despite higher acquisition costs, the saving on fuel and lower maintenance costs are a major attraction to buyers in this segment. Newer and more improved models are being introduced and improvement in battery technology leading to extended range is a particular focus which has drawn buyers to its fold.Electric 2W Sales February 2024 – YoY and MoM GrowthElectric two wheeler sales grew to 82,237 units in February 2024, up 24.43 percent YoY over 66,090 units sold in February 2023. It was a very marginal growth of 0.77 percent when compared to January 2024 sales which had stood at 81,608 units.Electric 2W Sales Feb 2024 – FADAOnce again it was Ola Electric that led the segment. Ola’s portfolio currently comprises the S1 X+ , S1 Pro and S1 Air and the company has recently reduced prices across model range. The S1 X+ model now costs Rs 84,999 following a price reduction of 25,000. S1 Pro is now at Rs 1,29,999 from an earlier Rs 1,47,499 while S1 Air pricing is reduced to Rs 1,04,999 from Rs 1,19,999. Ola sales last month escalated 90.43 percent YoY to 33,846 units from 17,773 units sold in February 2023 while its MoM sales also improved by 4.94 percent from 32,252 units sold in January 2024.TVS Motor followed at No. 2 with a YoY growth to 14,537 units in February 2024 from 12,675 units sold in the same month last year. It was however a 4.51 percent MoM decline over 15,224 units sold in January 2024. TVS iQube electric scooter was also at No.8 on the list of top 10 scooter sales in January 2024. It is offered in two variants priced from Rs 87,691 and boasts an impressive 145 km range on a single charge.Electric 2W Sales Feb 2024 vs Feb 2023 – YoY comparisonBajaj Chetak has been a resounding success ever since it was launched. Sales in the past month stood at 11,699 units, a 360.95 percent YoY growth from 2,538 units sold in February 2023. MoM sales also increased by 8.03 percent from 10,829 units sold in January 2024. Bajaj Chetak is very well put together in terms of build, feature and connectivity offering a top speed of 73 km/h and maximum range of 126 kms.Ather Energy Sales Dip YoY and MoMAther Energy has seen lackluster sales last month. There were 9,004 unit retail sales in February 2024, down 10.59 percent when compared to 10,071 units sold in February 2023 while MoM sales fell by 2.63 percent from 9,247 units sold in January 2024. Ather hopes to see improved sales with the new Rizta e-scooter poised for launch at the Ather Community Day in Bengaluru. It has been spied on test and shows off the largest and widest seat in its segment.Greaves Electric Mobility, with its electric two wheeler brand Ampere accounted for 2,484 unit retail sales last month. This was a 1523.53 percent YoY growth from just 153 units sold in February 2023 while MoM sales also saw a growth of 5.61 percent from 2,353 units sold in January 2024. Ampere is set to introduce a new scooter in the electric two wheeler segment which is currently showing off its skills on a road trip from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and setting records ahead of its official launch by the end of 2024.Electric 2W Sales Feb 2024 vs Jan 2024 – MoM comparisonHero MotoCorp electric 2W retail sales went up to 1,753 units in the past month showing YoY and MoM growth from 304 units sold in February 2023 and 1,491 units sold in January 2024. It was followed by BGauss with 1,349 units sold in February 2024 relating to 102.25 percent YoY hike from 667 units sold in February 2023 while MoM sales dipped 9.16 percent.Electric 2W Sales at Sub-1000 units In February 2024Lower down the sales list but unable to amass sales above the 1000 unit mark was WardWizard with 841 units sold last month. This was a YoY growth of 291.16 percent but a MoM decline by 13.74 percent. Okinawa sales dipped both YoY and MoM to 660 units while Okaya EV sales fell 46.67 percent YoY to 657 units in February 2024 from 1,232 units sold in February 2023. MoM sales however improved by 13.47 percent from 576 units sold in January 2024. Okaya sells 7 electric scooters in India with prices starting at Rs 74,499.The retail sales list of electric 2 wheeler also included Kinetic Green (633 units), Pur Energy (499 units), Revolt (478 units) and Quantum Energy (445 units) out of which Quantum Green has seen a 1248.48 percent YoY growth from just 33 units sold in February 2023. Other electric two wheeler manufacturers contributed 3,352 units to total sales last month, a massive 77.94 percent YoY and 19.03 percent MoM decline over 15,198 units and 4,140 units sold in February 2023 and January 2024 respectively. More

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    Royal Enfield Classic 650 Thump Sound Detailed In New Spy Video

    Royal Enfield Classic 650Expected to be positioned as an affordable option in 650cc range, Classic 650 will borrow styling bits from the smaller capacity Classic 350Royal Enfield’s strategy to introduce new products at regular intervals has allowed the company to dominate the 350cc and 650cc motorcycle segments. In 2024, Royal Enfield started its innings with the Shotgun 650 in January. More new launches are expected this year, one of which will be Classic 650.Royal Enfield Classic 650 Thump SoundAs the top selling Classic 350 is preferred for its timeless design, it is likely that a similar set of features will be seen with the upcoming Classic 650. Some of the key highlights include circular headlamp, wide handlebar, curvy fuel tank, retro front and rear fenders and circular tail lamp. Both wire spoke and alloy wheel options are expected to be available.Royal Enfield Classic 650A circular instrument dial is likely, as seen with other new Royal Enfield bikes such as Himalayan 450 and Shotgun 650. The upcoming Classic 650 will be available with some exciting colour choices. Thanks to automotive enthusiast Revanth, we now have an idea how the thump of the upcoming Classic 650 sounds.With RE’s new tubular steel frame, users can expect Classic 650 to deliver comfortable rides. The chassis has a low centre of gravity built in, which ensures optimal stability across various riding environments. Seat height is expected to be around 800 mm, ensuring adequate control and handling.[embedded content]The standard forks at front will be paired with preload adjustable twin shocks at rear. Braking setup is likely to have 320 mm and 300 mm discs at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.Royal Enfield Classic 650Powering the bike will be the 648 cc, parallel twin, SOHC, air-oil cooled engine that churns out 47 PS of max power and 52.3 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox. The engine is known for its effortless throttle response, seamless gear shifts and powerful low-end acceleration. It is possible that the engine performance could be tweaked slightly in line with Classic 650’s cruiser profile.Royal Enfield Classic 650 PricingRoyal Enfield could be offered at a starting price of around Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.20 lakh. At the time of launch, it won’t have any direct rivals in the price range. As Classic 650 will be positioned as an affordable option in the 650cc segment, it may not get premium features.Royal Enfield Classic 650For example, it will miss out on features such as USD forks and RE’s new Tripper dash. Or, these features could be offered as optional via Royal Enfield’s Make It Yours (MIY) customization platform. Features to be offered as standard with Classic 650 could include the engine bay in silver finish and conventional telescopic forks at front.Royal Enfield Classic 650Premium features such as Wingman could also be optional with Classic 650. A connectivity suite, the Royal Enfield Wingman is offered with select bikes such as Super Meteor 650. It can be used with the Royal Enfield App. Some of the key features include grid support, trip summary, vehicle alert, live tracking and last parked location. More

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    Bajaj Newest Trademarks Could Hold Name To Upcoming CNG Bike

    Bajaj Triumph 250cc Motorcycle – RenderAs opposed to the previous names trademarked, Bajaj newest trademarks could potentially be employed on an upcoming motorcycleOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, currently holds 4th position in Indian 2W market, where volume is concerned. Bajaj is primarily known for its Pulsar line of sporty commuters and more offerings are expected to stack up. But what names do their upcoming bikes take?Bajaj Newest TrademarksWe all know Bajaj’s love affair with name trademarks. If there were a competition among all the 2W manufacturers operating in India comparing which OEM holds the highest number of trademarks, Bajaj would win that competition, hands down. Among the vast repository of Bajaj’s name trademarks, the company has added four new names.Bajaj Trekker Name TrademarkedBefore laying down the newest trademarks, let’s take a look at what Bajaj already has in its name trademark vault. We have Racer, Hammer, Swing, Genie, Freerider, Caliber, Twinner, Neuron, Eleganz, Vincent, Darkstar, Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganz, Blade, Technik, Tecnica, Fluir, Fluor.Late last year, Bajaj added Zinger, Bomber, Elixir and Aura names to its already vast repository. I’m sure Bajaj holds many more name trademarks other than what we mentioned above. Surfaced in 2024, the most recent names that Bajaj has trademarked are Freedom, Trekker, Glider and Marathon.Bajaj Freedom Name TrademarkedIs Marathon or Freedom the name for upcoming CNG bike?Given that Bajaj is a massive brand, these names could have multiple uses on both 2W and 3W applications sold and marketed in India. The company is keen on launching its first CNG powered motorcycle. The recently trademarked names could end up on this motorcycle, or any other past names trademarked, for that matter.Bajaj Glider Name TrademarkedWe think Freedom or Marathon would be fitting names for Bajaj’s upcoming CNG motorcycle. Freedom name may stand for freedom from petrol fuel or Marathon could indicate the high efficiency of this CNG motorcycle. However, it can get any name that Bajaj chooses worthy. The company recently updated two of its Puslar lines with modern features, in-demand and trending features.In that regard, we saw Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N150 get a fully digital instrument cluster. The same was also offered with Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200, with added features like turn-by-turn navigation and the likes. There are spy shots showing an updated Pulsar N250 with a fully digital instrument screen and USD front forks.Bajaj Marathon Name TrademarkedThe same update on N250 could make it to Pulsar F250 as well. Other than that, Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj, has hinted at the launch of “biggest ever Pulsar” by the end of FY 2023-2024, which is by the end of this month. Probability of Bajaj launching Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 is pretty high, considering there are no spy shots of the upcoming motorcycle, while launch is nearing. More

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    2W Retail Sales Feb 2024 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Enfield, Yamaha, Ola, Ather, Jawa

    Ola Electric ScooterHero MotoCorp along with Honda together added to a 53.4% market share with outstanding YoY growth in retail sales in February 2024As per reports from Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), two wheeler retail sales grew to 14,39,523 units in February 2024. This was a 13.25 percent YoY growth over 12,71,073 units sold in February 2023. It was however, a marginal MoM de-growth of 1.32 percent from 14,58,849 units sales in January 2024. Increased demand across the rural sector, new and better performing model launches coupled with Government policies with regard to electric two wheelers, the latter of which also ideally serve for last mile connectivity, have all contributed to these increased sales.Two Wheeler Retail Sales February 2024Hero MotoCorp along with Honda posted stellar performance to command a combined total of 53.4 percent market share. The country’s largest two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp reported sales of 4,13,470 units in the past month. This was YoY growth over 3,91,044 units sold in February 2023 though market share came down to 28.72 percent from 30.76 percent YoY.2W Retail Sales Feb 2024Honda two wheeler sales stood at 3,55,223 units in February 2024, up from 3,02,833 units sold in February 2023. The company was in attendance at the 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo with its flex fuel two wheeler lineup on display along with its electric scooters that are set to receive their batteries from Honda Power Pack Energy India. Honda also gears up for launch of a new Scrambler and ADV. At No. 3 was TVS Motor with 2,47,880 units sold in February 2024, a growth of 2,11,988 units sold in February 2023 to command a 17.22 percent market share. It was the company’s iQube electric two wheeler that played a major role in improving its sales trajectory.Bajaj Auto delivered 1,71,155 units in February 2024 relating to a significant YoY growth over 1,40,053 units sold in the same month last year. The Pulsar series are the company’s best-sellers which will be henceforth boosted by the new NS125, initial examples of which have just made their way into company showrooms. This new Pulsar NS125 is being introduced following earlier launch of the new Pulsar NS160 and NS200. 2024 Pulsar NS125 is priced at Rs 1.05 lakh, making it around Rs 5,000 costlier than its outgoing counterpart.2W Retail Sales Feb 2024Two wheeler makers that also reported YoY growth in retail sales included Suzuki with 73,167 units sold last month. Royal Enfield has seen its YoY sales dip to 64,708 units in February 2024 from 65,128 units sold in the same month last year. India Yamaha Motors reported sales growth to 53,114 units last month from 42,821 units sold in February 2023. Yamaha marks a significant achievement as it establishes 300 Blue Square outlets in India. Introduced through the ‘The Call of the Blue’ Campaign, these Premium Outlets proudly display Yamaha’s profound Racing DNA. Each Blue Square outlet presents Yamaha’s exclusive collection of premium two-wheelers, apparel, and accessories.Electric Two Wheeler Retail Sales February 2024With demand in the electric two wheeler segment improving by leaps and bounds, Ola Electric has seen sales improve to 33,846 units last month. This was over 17,773 units sold in February 2023. It was also a MoM growth from 32,252 units sold in January 2024. Ola recently updated the S1 X with new colour schemes and also recently announced an extension of discounts scheme on the entire Ola S1 range till 31st March 2024.Ather Energy saw its sales dip to 9,004 units last month from 10,071 units sold in February 2023 while it will soon see outstanding sales growth with the new Rizta electric scooter which will come in with the longest and widest seat in its segment or across the entire two wheeler segment. The new Rizta is slated to be priced around Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) while it will compete against TVS iQube S and Ola S1 series. Greaves Mobility (Ampere EV) saw good sales growth to 2,484 units last month from just 153 units sold in February 2023. There is the new Ampere electric scooter “The Nex Big Thing”, which has received mention in the India Book of Record ahead of launch. Ampere NXG is slated to be priced around Rs. 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom) positioning it in the premium range of electric scooters among which are the likes of Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, Vida V1, Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.The list also included Piaggio (2,886 units) while Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi) sales dipped to 2,556 units last month from 3,214 units sold in February 2023. There were other two wheeler OEMs in this segment that also included electric two wheeler makers who have contributed 10,030 units to total retail sales. However, this was a YoY de-growth over 23,977 units sold in February 2023. More

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    Bajaj Biggest Pulsar Ever Launch By March 31st? Is It A Rebadged Dominar 400?

    Image for reference onlyCurrently Dominar sales are nowhere close to Pulsar’s and rebadging Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 could prove a strategic moveThe 300cc to 500cc single cylinder motorcycle segment has seen a lot of action in the recent past. This is currently a hot segment that will yield good profitability for OEMs. Hopping on this train is Bajaj, with its “Biggest Pulsar ever” launch in the pipeline. Bajaj Auto CEO has hinted about the bike’s launch.Bajaj Biggest Pulsar Ever Launch Sooner Than LaterEver since its launch, Pulsar has been the staple premium commuter in Indian market. Pulsar line has irked the fancy of both commuters and thrill seekers alike for its capability of appealing to both audiences. Fast forwarding to 2024, Bajaj is currently struggling to make a mark with its newer and larger Pulsar models.Hence necessitating re-launch of Pulsar 220. Bajaj’s newest Pulsar 250 platform has seen mixed reception from Indian buyers too. On the brighter side of things, larger Pulsars still have a lot of pull and demand when compared to its flagship Dominar lineup. Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed the launch of “biggest Pulsar ever” soon.But how soon? According to what Mr Bajaj had mentioned, the company is launching 6 new Pulsars by the end of this FY. We can count four Pulsars already launched in the form of 2024 versions of updated Pulsar N150, Pulsar N160, Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200. There are two more remaining and one of them is “biggest Pulsar ever”.2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS 200As per the hinted timeline a couple of months ago, Bajaj biggest Pulsar ever could launch by the end of this month. FY 2023-2024 ends on March 31st, with two Puslars short of launching. One Pulsar launch might be new and updated 2024 N250 with USD front forks and a new fully digital instrument cluster, which has already been spotted in testing.Is it a rebadged Dominar 400?Biggest Pulsar ever may be a Pulsar NS or a Pulsar RS with a larger engine. But which engine? Is it the same 250cc engine as Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250? Is it KTM’s older 373cc engine used in Dominar 400? Or is it KTM’s newer 399cc engine that made its debut with 2024 390 Duke and recently launched with Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?Or is it the same 398cc engine that is found on Triumph’s new Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X? Bizarrely, Bajaj could even discontinue Dominar lineup and absorb Dominar 400 and Dominar 250 under Pulsar brand too. Mahindra did something similar with its TUV lineup and brought it under the more popular Bolero brand, which worked wonders for TUV.New Bajaj Pulsar N150 and N160 top variantsFueling our speculation, there are no spy shots spotted or reported of Bajaj biggest Pulsar ever. If Bajaj can use Dominar name on Pulsars, it can use Pulsar name on Dominar. So, Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 might be a reality. Time is ticking for Bajaj, if the company would have to stick with Rajiv Bajaj’s indicated timeline of launching two more Pulsars by the end of FY 2023-2024. More

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    Ather CEO Shares What To Expect From Community Day – Rizta, Updates And More

    New Ather 450X. Image – Anubhav ChauhanThe main highlight for Ather Community Day on 6th April is the reveal of upcoming Ather Rizta family electric scooterBengaluru-based Indian electric mobility startup, Ather Energy, is among the leading electric scooter manufacturers of this country. Apart from the new Ather Rizta family scooter, the company is excited to introduce and announce a bunch of new stuff on Ather Community Day on April 6th 2024. Here’s what to expect.Ather Community Day 2024 – 6th AprilCurrently selling premium, thrill-driven and cutting-edge electric scooters, Ather is stepping into the realm of conventional, with the launch of Rizta family scooter. This will be Ather’s most affordable scooter on sale in India yet, catering to a diverse audience. Also, a family scooter is larger and a lot more accommodating and practical than 450S and 450X.Ather Rizta Electric Scooter SpiedAther demonstrated Rizta’s practicality time and time again by showing its large seat and comparing it with best-selling family scooter in India, Honda Activa. The company has even put up Sabse Bada Seat Billboard in select cities as part of its marketing. Ather will unveil Rizta scooter at its Community Day event on April 6th.Apart from Rizta, Ather is set to unveil a lot more. Taking to social media platforms, Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta and Co-Founder Swapnil Jain revealed a brief glimpse of what to expect from Ather Community Day scheduled on 6th of April 2024. Despite the main highlight being Rizta scooter, there are more to expect.[embedded content]CEO and Co-Founder Reveal What To Expect From Ather Community DayFor starters, Ather’s ACDC event (Ather Community Day) will take place on 6th of April, 2024 in Bengaluru city, Karnataka. Ather CEO, Tarun Mehta, promised a substantially larger Ather Community Day event for 2024 when compared to last year’s. This year, there are a lot of reveals slated to be revealed on the stage. He further revealed more key information about the upcoming Rizta family scooter that will be showcased on the stage. The bigger seat will also bring bigger under-seat storage as well. USB charging will be seen on this Rizta scooter too.Co-founder Swapnil Jain joined Mehta and mentioned Ather will reveal a new accessory on 6th April. A smart accessory, at that. This “secret Ather accessory” is coined for the first time for any Ather vehicle and the company is hush-hush about finer details of this new smart accessory. One can win this upcoming accessory for free too, apparently.Spilling more about Ather’s newest 450 Apex electric scooter, Tarun Mehta revealed that the company’s flagship scooter has been reaching dealerships. This is where one can see and try 450 Apex in person. Or even win one. “Seriously, no joke” said Ather CEO. Company is promising the roll-out of AtherStack 6, which is touted as their biggest OTA update yet.Ather promises cool new features like messaging support on right from scooter’s dashboard along with a new mobile application. Company also announced an Oscar for EV and will honour the winner of Ather Unlocked 2nd Edition. More details will be revealed in a month’s time from now, at the ACDC event. More

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    2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter Launched – Starts At 214k Yen (Rs 1.18 Lakh)

    2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter2024 model of Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter focuses primarily on visual updates that include three new colour optionsIn its home market Japan, Yamaha has introduced the 2024 version of the Vino 50cc compact scooter. The cute looking two-wheeler is preferred for its retro styling, lightweight profile and high fuel efficiency. While three new colour options are available, mechanicals remain the same as earlier.2024 Yamaha Vino – New coloursThree new colour options have been introduced – Fighting Red, Puko Blue and Matte Jeans Blue Metallic. The one that really stands out is the Matte Blue shade. It has contrasting Cyan and Gray graphics on the front and side panels. Chrome finishing on the turn indicators, circular rear-view mirrors, grab rail and tail lamp housing further enhances the scooter’s charming profile.2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc ScooterVino’s new red colour comes in glossy finish. It has black and silver graphics on the front and side panels. The floorboard area, glovebox and the seat are done entirely in black. The third new colour option of Puco Blue is the most sober.However, the colour palette is much wider. There’s a vibrant mix of light blue, ivory white, black and brown. Front and side panels have graphics in brown shade. The Puco Blue appears to best complement the retro profile of the scooter.2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc ScooterColour options that have been retained from the outgoing model include Mahogany Brown Metallic, Harvest Beige and Graphite Black. Three colour options available with the 2023 model have been removed – Pearl Shining Yellow, Matte Armored Green Metallic and Bonnie Blue. There are now a total of six colour options available with 2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter. Apart from the three new colours and three discontinued shades, there aren’t any major visual updates to the scooter.2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter2024 Yamaha Vino – Features, performanceYamaha Vino scooter comes with a comprehensive range of utility features. At the front, there’s a dedicated space for a 500 ml plastic bottle. In the centre, there’s a hook for hanging various items. On the left side, there’s a glove box with a 12v accessory socket. The under-seat storage is around 20 litres, which can accommodate a half face helmet and some other small items.Vino comes with a retro-styled semi-digital instrument console. It displays information such as fuel gauge, speedometer, clock and engine oil change interval. Other key highlights include an engine idling stop system that helps save fuel. Vino has rear wheel lock, key cylinder with shutter, combi-brake system and easily operable centre stand.2024 Yamaha Vino 50cc ScooterPowering the scooter is a 49cc, single cylinder, SOHC engine that generates 4.5 PS of max power and 4.1 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a V-belt type continuously variable speed transmission. As per WMTC standards, fuel efficiency is rated at 58.4km/L. The scooter has 10-inch wheels with drum brakes at both ends. Fuel tank capacity is 4.5 litres. Weighing just 81 kg and with seat height of 720 mm, Yamaha Vino seems appropriate for shorter riders. More

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    2024 Yamaha R25 Gets New Colour Update – Priced From RM 23k (Rs 4.04 L)

    2024 Yamaha R25As the quarter-litre segment gains popularity in India, Yamaha can think about introducing R25 here in the near futureWith their sporty styling and powerful performance, Yamaha’s YZF-R lineup is among the preferred options for enthusiasts. Yamaha has introduced updates at regular intervals, in line with evolving consumer preferences. In Malaysia, Yamaha has launched the 2024 YZF-R25 model with a new colour option.Yamaha R25 2024 model – New Glacier White colourLast year, Yamaha introduced the Midnight Star Purple colour for Yamaha YZF-R25 in Malaysia. This has now been discontinued and replaced with a new Glacier White shade. The new white shade has been applied on the headlamp cowl, front fender, side fairing and fuel tank.2024 Yamaha R25The new colour theme also gets contrasting graphics in Cyan shade. The wheels also get the Cyan treatment. The White-Cyan combo looks quite pretty. It easily gets one’s attention, without coming across as overly loud or ostentatious.It is to note that the Yamaha Racing Blue colour scheme has been retained for the 2024 R25 model. Yamaha R25 new Glacier White shade is vastly different from the discontinued Purple colour. As the earlier 2 colour options were both quite intense, Yamaha has balanced the colour choices with the 2024 model of R25. Folks who like to flaunt their rides can go with the Yamaha Racing Blue colour. For relatively sober tastes and preferences, the Glacier White colour will be most appropriate.2024 Yamaha R25Yamaha R25 2024 model – What else is new?Apart from the new Glacier White colour shade, there aren’t any other major changes to the 2024 model of Yamaha R25. Powering the bike is a 249cc, two-cylinder, 8-valve DOHC engine that churns out 35.5 hp of max power and 22.6 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike utilizes a diamond frame, with USD front forks and a preload adjustable monoshock suspension at rear.2024 Yamaha R25R25 has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres. Both wheels have disc brakes with ABS. Seat height of 758 mm is appropriate for agile handling. The bike weighs 160 kg and has ground clearance of 160 mm. Tech features include a rectangular LCD instrument screen. It displays a range of information such as fuel gauge, gear position, clock, average fuel economy and real-time fuel consumption.Yamaha R-lineup in IndiaIn India, Yamaha’s R-range currently has the R15 and R3. Globally, there are other popular bikes in this lineup such as the flagship R1, R7 and R125. Overall styling of R25 is similar to that of R15 V4 sold in India.2024 Yamaha R25The Glacier White colour option for R25 in Malaysia is somewhat similar to that of Intensity White colour option available with R15 V4 in India. However, the latter has golden USD forks and red coloured alloy wheels. There are differences in the design of the side fairing as well. More