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      10,000 TVS electric scooters to be delivered Zomato in 2 years

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      TVS delivers 1st batch of 50 iQube electric scooters to ZomatoAs a part of the agreement, TVS Motors will be offering 10,000 iQube e-scooter to delivery partners Zomato for last mile deliveriesTVS Motor Company has entered into an association with Zomato, a food ordering and delivery platform for their last mile mobility purposes. As a part of the deal that was inked on 28th June 2023, a total of 50 TVS iQube electric scooters were handed over to Zomato at an event held in Hyderabad.This was the first set of a total of over 10,000 TVS e-scooters which will be delivered to Zomato over a period of next two years. These vehicles will help Zomato reduce their carbon footprint and ensure a cleaner and greener mode of food delivery.TVS e-scooters for Zomato’s last mile deliveriesTVS Motors has also stated that as a part of this partnership with Zomato, all vehicles will have access to charging stations within the radius and will also receive smooth digital integration for more efficient delivery. The association between TVS Motors and Zomato will be across areas such as product, charging ecosystem, sustainability targets and digital integrations and is also a part of the automakers commitment towards green and sustainable mobility solutions.For Zomato as well, this association further strengthens their commitment to 100 percent EV adoption by 2030. This food ordering and delivery platform is the first to join Climate Group’s EV100 Campaign which is an international non-profit organization set up to help bridge private companies and the government in shifting fleets towards use of electric vehicles.New TVS iQubeMr. Manu Saxena, Senior Vice President, Electric Vehicles, TVS Motor Company, said, “With the success of TVS iQube Electric, we are expanding our electric offerings across multiple segments and last-mile delivery services stands at the opportune inflection point towards faster adoption of EVs. TVS Motor is proud to partner in the mission for electrification of Zomato’s delivery partners’ vehicles. This strategic partnership adds another milestone in TVS Motor’s journey to provide smart and reliable EV products and services with lowest total cost of ownership to our delivery partners.”Zomato’s Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Rinshul Chandra, added that, “At Zomato, we are committed to 100% EV adoption by 2030, and are the first food ordering and delivery platform to join Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. We are now partnering with over 50 companies in the EV ecosystem with the intent of onboarding over 100,000 EV-based delivery partners on our platform within the next 2 years. This association with TVS Motor adds further momentum to our commitment, given their global repute in the sustainable mobility domain. We are excited to jointly facilitate greener last-mile deliveries by transitioning our delivery partners’ vehicles to EVs.” TVS iQube electric scooterThe TVS iQube electric scooter, which first made its debut in January 2020, has found its niche in the electric two wheeler segment in India. It has seen sales of over 1 lakh units till date and continues to score high on sales charts each month. Offered in two variants of Standard and S, the iQube draws its power via a 3.04 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Full charge is possible in 4.5 hours and allows for a range of 140-145kms on single charge and acceleration from 0-40 km/h in just 4.2 seconds. It has a top speed of 82 km/h and rivals the likes of Bajaj Chetak, Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X. More

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      Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles May 2023 – Classic, Bullet, Pulsar, KTM

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      Image – An ExplorerMotorcycle sales in May 2023 in the 200-500cc segment has posted a YoY and MoM growth with Royal Enfield commanding 4 out of 5 top spotsMotorcycle sales in the 200-500cc segment improved by 33.32 percent YoY in May 2023. Sales stood at 86,553 units in the past month, up from 64,919 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM growth from 75,967 units sold in April 2023.Topping the sales chart was RE Classic 350 which has posted a 12.05 percent YoY de-growth. Sales dipped to 26,350 units in May 2023 from 29,959 units sold in May 2022 relating to a 3,609 unit volume de-growth with the Classic 350 commanding a 30.44 percent share on this list.Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles May 2023RE Hunter 350, launched in October 2022, has recorded sales of 18,869 units with a 21.80 percent share. RE Bullet 350 sales improved by 19.49 percent to 8,314 units in May 2023 from 6,958 units sold in May 2022 while sales of Meteor 350 dipped by 14.44 percent to 7,024 units from 8,209 units sold in the same month last year.Breaking the Royal Enfield stronghold was Bajaj Pulsar 220/250cc with 6,143 units sold last month. This was an astounding 16963.89 percent YoY growth from only 36 units sold in May 2022. Thereafter it was the RE Electra cruiser bike that accounted for 4,366 unit sales last month, up 15.84 percent as against 3,769 units sold in May 2022.200cc to 500cc Motorcycle Sales May 2023Honda Hness CB350, which featured at No. 7 on this list saw a 23.34 percent YoY growth in sales to 4,080 units, up from 3,308 units sold in May 2022. Sales growth was also recorded for Himalayan (4,064 units), KTM 250 range (1,384 units) and KTM 390 range (1,117 units).200-500cc Motorcycle Sales in Sub-1,000 unit rangeRecording sales of sub-1000 units was the Avenger 220 with 932 units sold last month, a 223.61 percent growth over 288 units sold in May 2022. Bajaj Dominar 400 sales dipped 24.19 percent to 583 units while sales of Dominar 250 improved by 17.42 percent to 519 units in May 2023.The list also included the TVS Apache 310 (267 units), Ninja 300 (132 units), Husqvarna 250 (41 units) and Ninja 400 (16 units). Gixxer 250 and V Strom sales were at 16 units and 3 units respectively.Taking into account retail sales of Classic Legends with Jawa /Yezdi branded motorcycles, the company has reported a 34.78 percent YoY degrowth to 2,333 units in May 2023, from 3,577 units sold in May 2022. In the past month, the company updated the Jawa/Yezdi bikes with new age technologies and fitments that enhanced ride and engine performance. The engines now comply with BS-VI Phase 2 (OBD2) emission norms following which prices have also seen a marginal increase. More

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      Electric Scooter Chassis Splits In Half – No Replacement

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      Ampere Magnus chassis splitEven though there have been multiple cases of Ampere Magnus chassis split cases, company only recommends repairs, instead of replacement and recallMaithani Mohalla resident Mohit Kumar from Meerut, recently met with an accident while riding an Ampere Magnus electric scooter along with his 5-year-old son Aradhya. On Sunday morning, Mohit Kumar went to Shiv Chowk along with his son to buy some goods. On this instance, said Ampere Magnus electric scooter chassis split in two while on the go.Father-son duo dealt with minor injuries during this accident on the road. The car behind him hit his brakes on time, negating further injury to both Mohit Kumar and his 5-year-old son Aradhya. He immediately called Shree Shiv Electricals authorized Ampere electric scooter dealership on P L Sharma road and informed them regarding this matter.Ampere Magnus chassis splitAmpere Magnus chassis splits in halfShree Shiv Electricals owner Ankur Bansal asked Mohit Kumar to bring said Ampere Magnus to the showroom premises. As we can see in the images, this Ampere Magnus has split in half near the front end of the floorboard.We have seen one Ampere Magnus electric scooter on Youtube which broke down in an identical fashion to Mohit Kumar’s scooter, in April 2023, reported by Kanak News, Uttar Pradesh. Watch the video below. The split electric scooters look like an American custom chopper with a ridiculously extreme trail, but that was not the company’s original intention.[embedded content]Why did it happen?Mohit Kumar bought the Ampere Magnus electric scooter in October 2022 for a price of Rs. 88,000. Ampere allegedly promised Mohit Kumar three years of guarantee and he had to face this hazardous accident by chassis deformation within a year of purchase.Dealer Ankur Bansal revealed that there are more than 400 of said Magnus electric scooters and more than 40 of those have faced similar chassis deformation. He also revealed that there is a new Ampere dealership in Garh Road, Meerut. In this dealership, Ampere is allegedly offering a reinforced Magnus scooter which has an additional iron plate to prevent this deformation.When a manufacturer sells a vehicle, they have to certify it and get type approval for a certain specification. As per the info here, the company seems to be providing different vehicles for different dealerships, within the same city. It is likely that Mr. Bansal is misinformed of these happenings.Ampere Magnus chassis split in MeerutWhen will an automaker issue a recall?The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a new guideline for the recall process. The new rules are in effect from April 2021, and they dictate 2W manufacturers with annual sales of 3,000 for that model to recall if 20% units report a similar defect. For 2W vehicles with annual sales between 3,000 and 60,000, at least 600 units on top of 10% of said vehicle reports a similar defect.Sticking with Ampere, Magnus chassis splitting seems to be a known fault and the company only recommends a repair, rather than a replacement. Also, there is still no word on a voluntary recall even though this looks like a pattern exhibited by multiple Magnus vehicles. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup May 2023 – Activa, Shine 100, CB350, Grazia

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      Honda ActivaHonda’s two wheeler domestic numbers saw a 2.73 percent de-growth on a YoY basis while the company also experienced shrinking exportsHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India has been facing tough times. Sales in the past few months have been in the red and the month of May 2023 was no different. While in domestic markets it was only the Honda Activa and Hness 350 to post an increase on a YoY basis, the export list saw every model show negative growth.Honda two wheeler total sales (domestic + exports) in May 2023 dipped to 3,29,730, down from 3,52,414 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 22,684 units. However, despite these troubled times, the company is confident of posting double digit growth in FY24, thanks to a series of new launches among which is the new Shine 100 cc.Honda 2W Domestic Sales May 2023Sales in domestic markets dipped 2.73 percent YoY in May 2023 to 3,11,623 units, down from 3,20,378 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 8,755 units. Honda Activa was once again at the top of sales charts with 2,03,365 units sold last month, up 36.11 percent as against 1,49,407 units sold in May 2022. The Activa currently commands a 65.26 percent share.At No. 2 was Honda CB Shine with 83,230 units sold last month, down 30.51 percent over 1,19,765 units sold in May 2022. It was followed by the recently introduced Shine 100 of which 20,469 units were sold last month. Honda Shine 100 was introduced in March 2023 and is set to see increased sales in the months ahead.Honda domestic sales breakup May 2023Honda Hness 350 also posted a YoY growth of 23.34 percent to 4,080 units, up from 3,308 units sold in May 2022. There were also 479 units of the Grazia scooter sold last month while sales of the Dio dipped 100 percent to 0 units from 20,497 units sold in May 2022.Honda 2W Exports May 2023Every model in the company lineup has posted YoY de-growth in terms of exports in May 2023. Sales dipped 43.48 percent to 18,107 units in the past month, down from 32,036 units sold in May 2022.There was the Navi scooter of which the company shipped 6,665 units in May 2023, down 13.90 percent from 7,741 units sold in May 2022. It was followed by the Dio with a 53.27 percent YoY de-growth to 3,552 units in May 2023 from 7,601 units shipped in May 2022. It was these two models that commanded 56.43 percent of total exports.Honda exports breakup May 2023The list also included X-Blade (1,908 units), Grazia (1,560 units), CB Shine (1,120 units) and Activa (954 units) each of which have posted YoY de-growth. Exports also fell for the CB650 (680 units),  Unicorn (608 units) Hornet (524 units) and Dream (396 units) while exports of Livo and Aviator were down to 100 units and 40 units respectively. More

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      Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X Revealed – 398cc, 40 bhp, 37.5 Nm

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      Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X RevealedBoth Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X packs the same 398cc single-cylinder engine with 40 bhp and 37.5 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearboxThe partnership with Bajaj has yielded two new motorcycles for British brand Triumph. These are Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. As their name suggests, Speed 400 is a street naked motorcycle and resembles Street Twin (now called Speed Twin 900) to a large extent. On the other hand, Scrambler 400X strikes a resemblance with Scrambler 900.Bajaj Auto manufactures both motorcycles in India for Triumph like it is manufacturing KTM and Husqvarna single-cylinder lineup. These are the first set of motorcycles to come out of this partnership. There will be more in the future. Most of the specifications are out, while prices are still under wraps. Let’s take a look at what they pack.Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X RevealedTriumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X – Bri-ish bonanzaThis new TR-series 398cc engine is of prime importance with both these motorcycles. It gets DOHC and liquid-cooling setup along with a slip-and-assist clutch and ride-by-wire tech for granular throttle modulation. Performance numbers include 40 bhp of power at 8000 RPM and 37.5 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM, which brings it close to KTM 390 range’s figures.But Triumph gets its peak performance much earlier in the rev range. A 6-speed transmission does duty, even though larger 900cc twin-cylinder models still feature a 5-speed gearbox. Engine’s visual presentation like triangular engine cover bears semblance with bigger Triumph bikes too. Despite liquid cooling, it gets fins that bring in the old-world charm.Triumph Speed 400 DesignSpeaking of old-world charm, both Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X perfectly hit the neo-retro genre. Round headlight, minimal body panels, 43mm gold USD forks, mostly blacked-out engine bay with stylish silver accents, contrasting fuel tank colour look attractive. Speed 400 gets bar-end mirrors, single-tip exhaust and a single seat.Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X RevealedScrambler 400X gets regular ORVMs but features a headlight grille, taller handlebar, knuckle guards, scrambler-style twin-tip exhaust and split seats. Componentry is slightly different for both. Speed 400 gets 17” alloy wheels at both ends, wrapped with Metzeler Sportec M9RR tyres, 140mm front and 130mm rear suspension travel, 300mm front disc, dual-channel ABS, 790mm seat height and more.When will they launch?Scrambler 400X gets 19” front and 17” rear wheels with Metzeler Karoo Street tyres with block pattern, 150mm suspension travel at both ends, 320mm front disc, switchable dual-channel ABS, 835mm seat height and more. Speed 400 weighs 170 kg, while Scrambler 400X weighs 179 kg. Triumph mounts all components on a hybrid tubular steel spine/perimeter frame.Triumph Scrambler 400X Dual Tip ExhaustThere is a semi-digital instrument cluster with a large analog speedo and a digital tacho. It should’ve been the other way around, isn’t it? Other than that, all-LED lighting, heated grips (probably optional), USB Type-C charging port, switchable transaction control, gear position indicator, and more.[embedded content]Considering everything Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X are packing, we would wager that prices are likely to be around the same ballpark as KTM 390 range. A price between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 3.5 lakh is highly likely. Launch is likely soon. More

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      Hero sales breakup May 2023 – Splendor, Xoom, Vida, Passion

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      Hero SplendorHero MotoCorp posted an 8.97 percent YoY growth in domestic sales with the Splendor commanding a 67.39 percent shareHero MotoCorp continued to lead the two wheeler segment in terms of sales in May 2023. Sales figures improved in domestic markets while exports fell substantially on a YoY basis. There were several factors that brought about this growth in domestic markets. Improved buyer sentiments and a timely and abundant monsoon season are primary reasons for this increase.Total sales (domestic + exports) in the past month stood at 5,19,458 units, up from 4,86,674 units sold in May 2022. Sales in domestic markets improved by 8.97 percent YoY to 5,08,293 units in May 2023, up from 4,66,438 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 41,855 units. It was also a MoM growth over 3,86,173 units sold in April 2023.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales May 2023Hero Splendor continued to command the domestic sales list with a 67.39 percent share. It was the only model other than the Xpulse 200 to record YoY sales growth, while Xoom 110 cc scooter is a recent entrant along with the Vida e-scooter. Sales of the Splendor improved 30.61 percent to 3,42,526 units in May 2023, up from 2,62,249 units sold in May 2022 relating to an 80,277 unit volume growth.YoY de-growth was reported for the Hero HF Deluxe which dipped 14.32 percent to 1,09,100 units in May 2023 from 1,27,330 units sold in May 2022. It currently commands a 21.46 percent share in the company portfolio. Sales of Hero Glamour also fell by 44.03 percent to 15,875 units, down from 28,363 units sold in May 2022. The Hero Xoom 110cc scooter is a relatively new entrant, launched in January 2023. Sales stood at 13,377 units in the past month.Hero MotoCorp sales and exports – May 2023Sales de-growth was also seen for the Hero Pleasure, down 60.99 percent to 7,229 units in May 2023 from 18,531 units sold in May 2022 while sales of Destini 125 dipped by 36.98 percent to 6,864 units in the past month. Hero Xpulse 200 sales improved on a YoY basis by 19.48 percent to 4,159 units as against 3,481 units sold in May 2022. The sales list also included the Passion (3,678 units), Xtreme 160/200 (3,555 units) and Maestro (1,570 units) along with 360 units of the Vida electric scooter.Hero Exports May 2023Exports of Hero MotoCorp dipped 44.83 percent YoY in May 2023. Total exports stood at 11,165 units in the past month, down from 20,236 units sold in May 2022. It was a MoM growth from 9,929 units shipped in April 2023. All models except for Hero Glamour and Maestro posted a YoY de-growth. Glamour exports improved by 32.68 percent to 2,996 units in May 2023, up from 2,258 units shipped in May 2022 to command a 26.83 percent share.Splendor at No. 2 posted a 58.29 percent YoY degrowth to 2,773 units last month from 6,648 units exported in May 2022 while Hero Hunk sales dipped 36.79 percent to 1,739 units from 2,751 units YoY. Exports also fell for the HF Deluxe by 69.78 percent to 1,653 units and for the Xpulse 200 by 48.68 percent to 1,086 units. Maestro sales improved by 22.43 percent to 666 units in May 2023 from 544 units shipped in May 2022 but Passion exports fell by 60 percent to just 180 units from 450 units shipped in the same month of last year. There was also the Hero Destini on the export list with 72 units shipped in the past month.Upcoming / Recent LaunchesThe company has also introduced new models such as Hero Splendor 125cc XTEC and more recently the Passion Pro Plus, both of which have been well received. Earlier this month, Hero MotoCorp also updated its 100cc motorcycle range with the new HF Deluxe Canvas Black Edition. The new Harley X440 Roadster is also opened for booking. This is a part of a joint partnership between Harley Davidson and Hero MotoCorp. More

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      Honda Activa Records 3 Crore Sales Milestone In 22 Years

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      Honda Activa Reached 3 Crore Sales MarkHonda Activa touched the 3 Crore units sales milestone and is by far the only scooter in India to achieve this featIndia is one of the largest 2W markets on earth. Scooter sales are not as much as budget commuter motorcycles. Still, Honda has had a strong grip in this space. With its Activa line of 110cc and 125cc scooters, Honda has completely captivated the Indian scooter market in its 22 year long run.Sales for the Activa brand have now crossed a total of a whopping 3 crore units. Activa has had unprecedented popularity and is kind of a default scooter for many buyers in India. Sales numbers reflect that phenomenon perfectly. Also demonstrates just how popular Honda scooters are and how ahead they are from their respective rivals.Honda Activa 3 crore sales milestoneEver since the first Activa hit the road in India in 2001, it has been a popular choice. 2W sales now are significantly greater than what they used to be in the 2000s and early 2010s. That said, it is commendable for Honda Activa as the first Crore units milestone was achieved in 15 years since its debut in 2015.The next two Crore units, among three Crore units achieved recently, came up in just half the time Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) took to hit its first Crore units mark. In half the time taken to reach the 1 Crore units mark, Honda sold twice as many scooters.Honda Activa sales journey in IndiaThis should perfectly show the magnitude of HMSI’s scooter operations in India. Expressing gratitude on achieving this historic milestone, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani – President, CEO & Managing Director, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “We are extremely proud of the Honda Activa’s incredible journey. Achieving the 3-crore customer milestone in just 22 years is a testimony to the unwavering support and trust that our customers have placed in us. HMSI remains committed to deliver exceptional value to our consumers.”Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “This milestone reaffirms our dedication to drive scooter revolution and thank the 3 crore Indian families for their trust in brand Activa and HMSI. Activa has changed many Avatars since inception continuously upgrading as per changing Customer need. As we strive to meet the evolving customer demand, we will continue to raise the bar and introduce groundbreaking technologies and provide an unmatched ownership experience.”History of India’s highest-selling motorcycleThe first gen Honda Activa hit the Indian market in 2001 and then its preceding model arrived in 2008 with a bigger 110cc engine. Activa 3G arrived in 2014 and so did the first Activa 125. This was the first time Honda had launched a 125cc Activa. LED headlights and DRLs were first on offer with Activa 5G in 2017.Activa 6G came in 2019 to celebrate the 10th year and then it got the BS6 transition and featured a silent starter among others. Now, Honda has dropped the 6G suffix and calls it 2023 Activa. Honda’s first electric scooter is likely to take the Activa name as well. More

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      New Yamaha RX To Have An Engine Bigger Than 200cc

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      Image – EIMOR CustomsThe company Chairman Eishin Chihana has revealed that new Yamaha RX bike will have the right design, performance and lightweight character as OG RX100For a long time, Yamaha has distanced itself from budget commuter motorcycles and scooters. In this sense, it has positioned itself as a premium 2W maker. And this has been their strategy for years. In the earlier years, Yamaha made a significant impact on Indian commuter space with the iconic RX100 motorcycle.The 2-stroke engine goodness along with its iconic sound (some might digress) and explosive performance had set it apart and rivalled the likes from Royal Enfield, Hero Honda CD100, Suzuki Samurai, Bajaj Boxer and more. Now, Yamaha intends to bring back its icon into the modern era with a 200cc+ engine. Let’s take a look.New Yamaha RX bike – Not a 100cc anymoreYamaha India Chairman Eishin Chihana has previously confirmed the RX100 moniker will come back, but not planned for until 2026 or beyond. Given the current stringent BS6 P2 emission norms and upcoming future norms, a 2-stroke engine will never cut it and a 100cc 4-stroke engine will never match OG RX100’s explosive performance.Recently, he expressed that the RX100’s charm was its styling, light weight, power and sound. Achieving all four attributes in a 4-stroke engine requires a minimum of 200cc. He further said even the larger 200cc engine can’t produce the RX100’s great sound.Old gen Yamaha RX100Yamaha Chairman further said the company does not intend to ruin the RX100 brand. A new motorcycle bearing RX name will have high-performance, lightweight and right styling. And Yamaha’s 155cc engine is not enough to achieve this.When will it arrive?To answer this question is slightly difficult. Previously, Eishin had revealed that the company is committed to bringing multiple new offerings till 2026 and only then, can they think of launching a new Yamaha RX bike with a 200cc+ engine. Launch timeline can go well beyond that as well.This way Yamaha will do justice for the RX brand and captivate the essence that made RX100 in the past. Launching any motorcycle with RX badge slapped on it would turn disastrous for the OG RX100’s image of a lightweight and high-performance motorcycle. If it is a 200cc+, we hope it is a 250cc or even a 350cc, for that matter.Also, Indian motorcycling enthusiasts would want the re-launch of the RD brand as well. Yamaha India, are you listening? Because this is a successor of a retro motorcycle, it will rival other classic motorcycles from Royal Enfield, Jawa, Yezdi and Honda. We wish Hero MotoCorp was in the line to target Royal Enfield as well. With iconic CD100’s square headlight of course.Source More