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      Hero MotoCorp Sales June 2023 – Declines YoY and MoM

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      New Hero SplendorHero MotoCorp has posted a YoY de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports in June 2023 while YTD sales also ended in the negativeHero MotoCorp, a leader in the two wheeler segment, has ended the month of June 2023 in red. Their sales have fallen sharply both on YoY and MoM basis while YTD sales also ended in the negative.The company has reported total sales (domestic + exports) at 4,36,993 units in June 2023, down 9.87 percent from 4,84,867 units sold in June 2022. This was a 47,874 unit volume de-growth. MoM sales also ended at a 15.88 percent de-growth down from 5,19,474 units sold in May 2023.Hero MotoCorp Sales June 2023In terms of domestic sales, while the company posted positive growth in scooter sales, motorcycle sales dipped 12.34 percent to 4,04,474 units in June 2023. This was a 12.34 percent YoY de-growth from 4,61,421 units sold in June 2022. MoM sales also fell by 17.34 percent from 4,89,336 units sold in May 2023.Motorcycle share fell to 92.56 percent in June 2023 from 94.20 percent held in May 2023. Again taking into account motorcycle YTD sales in FY 2024, it was a 3.34 percent de-growth to 12,62,640 units, down 3.34 percent from 13,06,294 units sold in FY 2023.Hero MotoCorp sales June 2023Scooter sales on the other hand received more positive from buyers in India. Sales grew 38.70 percent YoY to 32,519 units in the past month, up from 23,446 units sold in June 2022. MoM sales improved by 7.90 percent from 30,138 units sold in May 2023 to currently command a 7.44 percent share. Scooter sales on a YTD basis has also seen a 7.19 percent growth to 89,934 units in the FY24 period from 83,899 units sold in the same period last year.Total domestic sales (motorcycles + scooters) thus stood at 4,22,757 units in June 2023, down 8.73 percent compared to 4,63,210 units sold in June 2022. It was also a MoM de-growth of 16.83 percent as against 5,08,309 units sold in May 2023. YTD total domestic sales fell marginally by 0.82 percent to 13,17,250 units in FY24 period from 13,28,166 units sold in the FY23 period thus relating to a 10,916 unit volume de-growth.Exports fell 34.27 percent YoY to 14,236 units in June 2023, down from 21,657 units shipped in June 2023 while there had been 11,165 units exported in May 2023 relating to a 27.51 percent MoM growth. Exports in FY24 fell sharply by 43.05 percent to 35,326 units from 62,027 units sold in FY23New Products in Hero MotoCorp PortfolioThe automaker is now optimistic of its new premium motorcycle being brought out in association with Harley Davidson. The new Harley-Davidson X440 neo retro roadster is being launched in India on July 3, 2023. The company also unveiled the new Xtreme 160R 4V in June and it is offered in three variants of Standard, Connected 2.0 and Pro variant with Upside Down forks. Last month, a new range of 100cc HF Deluxe and Passion+ also marked their entry into the company portfolio. More

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      TVS Apache RTR 310 Spied Testing – Launch Soon

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      TVS Apache RTR 310 SpiedBeing more agile and likely to be priced competitively, TVS Apache RTR 310 can register stronger sales in comparison to its faired siblingAs part of their agreement and shared 310cc platform, TVS initially offered the Apache RR310 whereas BMW Motorrad had G310R. Last year, BMW had launched its own faired version, G310RR. With that, it was only a matter of time when TVS came up with its own naked version – Apache RTR 310.TVS is likely to launch Apache RTR 310 by end of this month. It has now been spied for the first time. Design philosophy of TVS Apache RTR 310 will be similar to that of current breed of RTR motorcycles. These bikes borrow much of their styling from Draken concept that was unveiled in 2014.TVS Apache RTR 310 SpiedTVS Apache RTR 310 styling and featuresBeing the range-topping RTR motorcycle, TVS Apache RTR 310 is expected to get some additional ornamentation. The objective will be to project TVS Apache RTR 310 as the sportiest in its class. There can’t be any compromises in styling, as the bike will be up against the likes of KTM 390 Duke, 250 Duke and Honda CB300R.TVS Apache RTR 310 is expected to get all-LED lights, dominating front fascia, golden USD forks, sculpted fuel tank with shoulder fairing, sleek split seats and upswept exhaust. Some exclusive spicy colour themes are also likely. Just like its faired sibling, TVS Apache RTR 310 could also get customization option via TVS Built To Order platform.TVS Apache RTR 310 SpiedMuch of the equipment list will be borrowed from Apache RR310. However, there could be some differences such as a horizontally positioned TFT screen instead of the vertically mounted instrumentation available with RR310. TVS SmartXonnect connectivity suite is expected to be offered as standard with Apache RTR 310. It has functions such as calls and text management, ride details and turn-by-turn navigation.TVS Apache RTR 310 performance, specsPowering TVS Apache RTR 310 will be the 312.2cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder motor. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike will be getting riding modes, which could be same as RR310. In Sport and Track mode, power output is 34 PS and 27.3 Nm. In Urban and Rain mode, output is limited to 25.8 PS and 25 Nm. To suit is roadster profile, it is possible that some engine tweaks can be introduced for RTR 310.Hardware will be mostly the same as RR310, but there could be some changes to suit city riding needs. RR310 has trellis frame with USD forks and monoshock rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by 300 mm and 240 mm petal discs at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Just like its faired sibling, Apache RTR 310 will be using Michelin Road 5 tyres.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Off-roading By CS Santosh – Video

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Off-roadingRoyal Enfield is developing two new models in the new 450cc platform- Himalayan 450 and Scram 450 which are expected to be launched this yearRoyal Enfield has its platter full with plenty of models currently under development. This includes motorcycles like new-gen Bullet 350, Classic 650 and Shotgun 650 to name a few. These upcoming bikes are slated to be launched in the coming future. Apart from the models mentioned above, the Chennai-based manufacturer is also developing a more powerful Himalayan. The new adventure tourer will be accompanied by a scrambler iteration as well.With the Triumph 400 range just unveiled, it was expected of Royal Enfield to make some noise regarding their upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. And they have done just that, via ace rider CS Santosh’s social media account.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Off-roadingRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Off-roading by CS SantoshCS Santosh is among the top off-road and enduro motorcycle racer of India. This is not the first time he has been helping promote Royal Enfield. Back in 2016, he was the rider when the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 was showing its off-roading skills. At that time, the footpeg had broken in the promo video. No such issues this time around.As we can see in the video teaser, this is still a test mule – and not a production ready bike. It has likely been shot in Bangalore, where CS Santosh has his Big Rock Dirtpark. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is seen being taken through its paces across the dirt track. Take a look at the video below.[embedded content]Himalayan 450 is underpinned by a new architecture with completely new body panels. As the development process continues, the prototype appears to inch closer to the final production-spec version. Along with Himalayan 450, we will also get Scram 450. Both models share a lot in common apart from the chassis and engine. For instance, both bikes get a similar fuel tank shape along with identical headlights, taillights and turn indicators that are likely to be LED units.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Off-roadingDifferences between both bikesThat said, there are a lot of variations in styling between both these bikes. The most prominent of all is a single-piece seat setup in the new Scram 450 as opposed to a split seat setup in its ADV sibling. Further, the latter comes with a luggage rack which is missing in the scrambler. Scram 450 also misses out on a flyscreen upfront which will be a standard offering in Himalayan.While both bikes offer a tall stance, Himalayan 450 rides slightly higher thanks to a larger front wheel which is likely to be a 21-inch unit. On the other hand, Scram 450 should get a 19-inch front wheel while the rear unit is expected to remain a 17-inch unit for both. This should provide Himalayan the extra edge over its scrambler sibling when it comes to tackling harsh conditions, although both machines will be equally adept while off-roading.There is a presence of a different bike in the videoSuspension setup on both bikes looks identical although travel offered might be slightly different. Both bikes will benefit from upside-down front forks but the one seen in Scram 450 is covered with gaiters. Another interesting variation is positioning of the instrument console in both motorcycles. While in Scram it is more conventional, in Himalayan the circular cluster is more upright and at your face.Expected Specs & LaunchThe biggest highlight on both bikes will be a brand new heart. Both Himalayan 450 and Scram 450 will be powered by a 450cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that is expected to dish out around 40 bhp of peak power. Transmission is likely to be via a 6-speed gearbox comprising a slipper and assist clutch. We expected both bikes to make an appearance later this year with an official launch soon after. More

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      Top 10 150cc to 200cc Motorcycles May 2023 – Apache, Pulsar, FZ, R15, MT15

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      2023 Yamaha R15Motorcycle sales in the 150-200cc segment improved by 45.29 percent YoY in May 2023. Sales stood at 1,28,197 units in the past monthAssessing motorcycle sales in different categories through the month of May 2023, we had earlier reported on sales in the 200-500cc segment. Sales in this segment grew by 33.32 percent.We now list out sales in the 150-200cc segment wherein a YoY sales growth of 45.29 percent has been reported with almost every model on this list posted increased sales. Total sales in this segment stood at 1,28,197 units in the past month, up from 88,236 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 39,961 units.Top 10 150-200cc motorcycle sales May 2023TVS Apache led the segment with 41,955 units sold in May 2023, up 55.14 percent from 27,044 units sold in May 2022. This was a 14,911 unit volume growth with the Apache commanding a 32.73 percent share on this list. More recently, the company has trademarked the new and higher capacity TVS Apache RTX ADV 313 cc motorcycle while there is also a 200cc ADV motorcycle set for launch in the future.At No. 2, sales of Bajaj Pulsar improved by 174.72 percent YoY to 35,189 units in May 2023. This was against 12,809 units sold in May 2022 relating to a 22,380 unit volume growth. The Pulsar currently holds a 27.45 percent share on this list.150cc to 200cc Motorcycle sales May 2023Yamaha FZ and R15 also posted significant YoY growth with the FZ improving by 12.28 percent to 16,919 units in May 2023 from 15,068 units sold in May 2022. R15 sales were higher by 58.43 percent with a total of 11,280 units sold during the past month as compared to 7,120 units sold in May 2022. However, sales of the Yamaha MT 15 dipped 5.64 percent YoY to 7,156 units in the last month from 7,584 units sold in May 2022.XPulse 200, Gixxer, Xtreme, KTM200Hero Xpulse 200 followed at No. 7 with sales of 4,159 units, up 19.48 percent YoY when compared to 3,481 units sold in May 2022. In May 2023, the company introduced the 2023 Hero Xpulse 200 4V, priced at Rs 1.43 lakh. It comes in with new features, colour schemes and three ABS modes of Road, Off-Road and Rally but continues to draw power via the same engine.Suzuki Gixxer sales increased by 306.18 percent YoY to 4,009 units in May 2023 from 987 units sold in May 2022. Sales dipped YoY for the Xtreme 160R/200 which dipped to 3,555 units, down 16.47 percent from 4,256 units sold in May 2022.Lower down the list was the Avenger with 1,612 units sold in May 2023, down 11.62 percent from 1,824 units sold in May 2022. It was followed by the Kawasaki W175 with 39 units sold last month. Launched in October 2022, the W175 is the smallest capacity retro-themed Kawasaki bike which competes with Yamaha FZ-X, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, Honda CB350, Jawa and Yezdi Roadster in its segment. More

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      Yamaha R7 And R3 Spied At MMRT, Chennai – TVC Shoot Before Launch?

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      Yamaha R7 spotted at MMRT for TVCYamaha R7 and R3 TVC shoots seem to have commenced at MMRT, Chennai – Launch is likely to be in the near futureAfter a long absence in multi-cylinder motorcycle space, Team Blue is getting ready to make a grand entry. As of now, the company’s flagship in India is R15M, which is a single-cylinder 150cc motorcycle. Not very befitting of Yamaha’s name, is it? That will change soon and Yamaha’s flagship in India will be either MT-09 or YZF-R7.Along with that, Yamaha is also keen on bringing its R3 back to India. This has by far the most anticipation and is likely to be Yamaha’s best-selling multi-cylinder motorcycle. Both R7 and R3 seem to have finished their respective TVC shoot at MMRT Chennai. This should mean that a launch is imminent.2023 Yamaha R3, R7, MT03, MT07, MT09 India Launch SoonYamaha R7 and R3 TVC shoot at MMRT, ChennaiTeam Blue showcased a multitude of new multi-cylinder motorcycles to dealers at a private event. New colours and finishes for R15, Aerox 155 and MT-15 were present too. Among these, primary interests revolved around Yamaha R7 and R3 fully faired motorcycles and MT-03 street fighter.Other showcases include MT-07 and MT-09 and we wouldn’t break a sweat if both these motorcycles never get launched in India. But MT-03, R3 and R7 seem to be of primary importance. Now, Torque_TV recently posted about Yamaha R7 and R3 undergoing TVC shoot at MMRT, Chennai.Yamaha R7 and R3They managed to click a picture of R7 at MMRT, but not other motorcycles like R3. There is no news about MT-03, though. That said, they could be brought in at a later date. Speaking of bringing in, all these motorcycles are likely to be CBU, so prices associated with them will be higher. We hope at least R3 and MT-03 are brought via CKD route.What do they pack below their fuel tank?Yamaha R7 is the spiritual successor of the renowned R6, minus two cylinders. R7 gets a parallel-twin engine displacing 689cc. This engine makes 73.4 PS of power at 8,750 RPM and 67 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. A 6-speed transmission is standard. It gets a dual 298mm disc at front and 245mm rear disc, dual-channel ABS, USD front forks, rear mono-shock, 120/70-17M front and 180/55-17M rear tyres, 14L fuel tank, and weighs 188 kg.Both R7 and MT-07 share these features and powertrain. R3 and MT-03 will share powertrains too. They get a 321cc parallel-twin engine making 42 PS of power at 10750 RPM and 29.6 Nm of torque at 9000 RPM. 6-speed transmission is standard too.It gets a diamond frame chassis, 37mm USD front forks with 130mm travel and rear mono-shock with 120mm travel, 298mm single front disc and 220mm rear disc brake setup, dual-channel ABS, 110/70-17M front and 140/70-17M rear tyres and more. With 14L fuel in the tank, R3 will weigh 169 kg, while MT-03 weighs 168 kg. With TVC shoot supposedly done, launch is likely soon.Source More

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      Triumph New 400cc Engine Vs Rivals – RE, Honda, Jawa, Yezdi, BMW

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      Triumph Speed 400Even though current KTM 390 range boasts performance numbers advantage, Triumph new 400cc engine makes its peak numbers lower in the rev rangeIconic British brand Triumph has unveiled its new 400cc platform recently. It will unlock a new segment for the brand and attract a new user base that would have previously scoffed at even Triumph’s most affordable prices. With the partnership with Bajaj Auto, Triumph has managed to offer a new single-cylinder lineup.But, how does this new single-cylinder engine stack up against established players in the market? That is the right question to ask. So, we compared the new 398cc engine from Bajaj-Triumph with their primary rivals from Royal Enfield, BMW-TVS, Bajaj-KTM, Jezdi-Jawa and Honda. Let’s take a look.[embedded content]Triumph New 400cc Engine – Premium single-cylinder Royal RumbleTo keep competition fair, we didn’t include Royal Enfield’s 650cc bikes as they have twin-cylinder powertrains. Right off the bat, Royal Enfield 411cc engine has a displacement advantage. Next-gen 450cc Royal Enfield engine along with Hero-Harley’s 440cc engine are not yet announced and we will include them in future posts.Both Royal Enfield 350cc and 411cc engines feature a SOHC setup along with a 2V head and come off as least technologically advanced. Honda CB350 has SOHC setup too but gets a 4V head. Also, both Honda and Royal Enfield motorcycles are air-cooled. While the rest get liquid-cooling.Triumph new 400cc engine vs rivalsIn terms of power, KTM 390 range has the edge here. With 42.9 horses, KTM leads the pack with Triumph 400 trailing behind with 40 bhp, TVS-BMW 310 with 33.52 bhp, Yezdi-Jawa with 28.7 bhp, RE 411 with 24.3 bhp, Honda CB350 with 20.78 bhp and RE 350 with 20.2 bhp. Even though KTM has power and torque advantage, Triumph’s new engine makes its peak power much earlier in the rev range.If we speak of peak power at lowest engine speeds, it is surprisingly Honda CB350. Triumph’s new engine has the edge where torque is concerned. 37.5 Nm is highest, followed by KTM’s 37 Nm, RE 411 with 32 Nm and at 27 Nm, we have RE 350 as least torquey. Also, both Royal Enfield bikes on this list and Honda CB350 get a 5-speed gearbox too.Who has the edge?Except for Royal Enfield motorcycles in this list, everyone else features a slipper clutch. TVS-BMW and Triumph 400 add ride-by-wire in the mix too, enabling granular throttle modulation. But KTM 390 range has an edge on all of these as it offers a bi-directional quick shifter, which others don’t offer even as an option.Quick shifter allows for quick clutchless shifts for spirited driving. Also, KTM 390 is the only one with cornering ABS too, but that’s not powertrain related. At the upper range, there is a tough fight between Triumph’s new 400cc unit and KTM’s 390 range. With launch of new 390 range with a larger 399cc engine, gap in performance might widen further.At the lower end, Royal Enfield 350 is the least technologically advanced powertrain when compared to its immediate rival Honda CB350. Honda offers a 4V head and slipper clutch and makes more power and torque, much earlier in its rev range too. But we know who rules sales charts, don’t we? More

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      TVS Ronin Spied Testing In Indonesia – Launch Soon?

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      TVS Ronin Indonesia TestingIn Indonesia, TVS Ronin spotted testing could signify a potential launch and fortify its presence even further by appealing to a wider audienceTVS Ronin is one of the company’s newest motorcycle. It had quite a mixed reception at launch as it was trying to cater to multiple genres at once. These genres include a scrambler, a cruiser and a street bike. It primarily rivals Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and to some extent, Dominar 250 and offers quite a unique proposition.TVS seems to be expanding its export envelope by shipping Ronin to ASEAN markets. Recently, a TVS Ronin spotted testing in Indonesia. This might be a strong indication of TVS’ intentions of launching Ronin there. Let’s take a look.TVS Ronin Indonesia launch soon?As of now, PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia offers Neo XR and Rockz in Moped series, Callisto, Ntorq, Dazz and XL100 in Matic series and Apache RTR 200 4V, Maxx and Maxx Semi Trail in Sport series. Ronin could be a worthy addition to the Sport series and be the new flagship there, offering slightly more performance than Apache RTR 200 4V.TVS Ronin spotted testing in a fuel station in Karawang, Indonesia. This is where PT TVS Motor Company has its manufacturing facility. KDW Motoblog posted these images for the first time. We can see a TVS Ronin motorcycle with some cladding on its fuel tank and other TVS branding covered in black duct tape.TVS Ronin Indonesia RearRonin’s LED DRL signature is very unique and nothing else out there looks like it. So, it is immediately identifiable as a Ronin. That said, the ones seen in Indonesia and Indian models are not identical, down to the last detail.For starters, there seems to be a different catalytic converter in the Indonesia-spec model’s exhaust system. This might be due to the fact that India has adopted the BS6 emission standard which is directly comparable to EURO 6 emission standards. While Indonesia still follows EURO 4 standards.Same powertrain, different power figuresBecause of this less-obtrusive catalytic converter, there is likely to be an increase in performance. We’re talking about around 5% to 10% higher power and torque figures as opposed to the Indian-spec model. Speaking of, 20.1 bhp of power and 19.93 Nm of torque in BS6 guise from a 225.9cc single-cylinder engine with oil-cooling and slipper clutch. Gearbox is a 5-speed unit.TVS Ronin Indonesia near Karawang plantOther than that, certain black elements on India-spec models like on front fender and exhaust cover, are silver in Indonesian models. Componentry like 41mm USD telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock, 130-section rear and 110-section front 17” tyres, dual-channel ABS, off-set circular instrument cluster, LED lighting are common between the two.TVS Ronin boasts impressive power delivery in lower RPMs. Looks are subjective, but TVS Ronin has its own charm too. Will that be enough to crack the Indonesian market in the sub 250cc segment? Time will tell.Source More

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      Electric Scooter Sales Decline Up To 66% – Ola, Ather, Bajaj, TVS, Hero

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      Ather Electric ScooterThis decline in sales of electric two wheelers could be due to a significant price hike in view of reduced FAME-II subsidy implemented from June 1, 2023The electric two wheeler segment was at its zenith over the past several months. However, market analysts and experts estimate that this euphoria is about to crash, the main reason being roll back of FAME II Subsides by the Government of India which in turn has led to automakers hiking prices.This estimation comes from viewing the Vahaan data that shows a distinct 60 percent decline in sales for June 2023. The market for electric two wheelers has grown from under 2,000 units in 2013 and ended FY23 with 7.4 lakh units as against the target of 1 million units. Sales figures have dipped to 35,464 units as on 26th June 2023 as against 1,05,000 units sold in May 2023, marking a 57 percent MoM increase when compared to April 2023, which saw 66,724 units sold.Electric Two Wheeler Sales Decline June 2023Electric two wheeler sales have scaled to new heights over the past 5 years and were set to carry on with the same tempo. Rising petrol and diesel prices coupled with the cost effective nature of electric powered two wheelers was what drew buyers to its fold.  However, from 1st June 2023, the Government of India decided to roll back FAME II subsidies from 40 percent to 15 percent which has had an adverse effect on the segment. This roll back has led to an increase in prices of two wheelers by Rs 15,000-35,000 and now the outlook for the future seems dim with sales figures likely to dip back to 2022 levels when sales stood between 40,000-45,000 units each month.Electric scooter sales decline in June 2023 – Compared MoM and YoYThough market studies and analysts claim that sales could rise once customers absorb these rising prices, the next few months running up to the festive season could prove difficult. As earlier estimation of a two million E2W sales target now seems highly unlikely.Electric Two Wheeler – Lower Sales, Price HikeFollowing the recent modifications in FAME II subsidies, every electric two wheeler manufacturer has had to resort to higher prices. This has brought about significantly lower sales. Ola Electric, a leading electric two wheeler manufacturer, has seen sales in June 2023 dip to 14,073 units from 28,612 units for May 2023 and 22,024 units sold in April 2023.Hero Electric sales also fell to 970 units in Jun 2023 as against 6,486 units sold in June 2022. TVS Motors, that currently sells the iQube in this segment, also reported MoM sales de-growth to 5,253 units in June 2023 as compared to 20,396 units in May 2023. It was the same with both Ather and Ampere, each of which registered significant sales decline in June 2023. Bajaj Auto sales of the Chetak electric also dipped to 2,100 units in June 2023 from 10,063 units sold in May 2023.The only solution to this problem facing the entire electric two wheeler segment is that the Government recalibrates its strategies and brings about a more conducive environment if the targets of sales and a boom across the EV industry is expected. It is only with Government support that the industry can move ahead towards a cleaner and greener future.Source More