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      New Hero Motorcycle Spied – Xtreme 125cc to rival Pulsar 125?

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      New Hero Xtreme 125R spied. Image – MRD VlogsUpon launch, Hero new commuter bike will rival the likes of TVS Raider, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Honda SP 125While Hero is the market leader in commuter motorcycle segment, there’s heavy reliance on Splendor 100cc bike. In April, share of Splendor in overall sales was more than 2/3rd. From a business perspective, this is quite like putting all your eggs in one basket.For a more diversified portfolio, Hero MotoCorp has been working on a new range of bikes. It comprises both new commuter bikes as well as premium offerings in middleweight segment. Xtreme 160R 4V was recently launched at Rs 1.36 lakh. Karizma XMR is expected to be launched later this year. Hero is also developing a new maxi scooter. These clearly indicate that Hero MotoCorp is looking to reduce dependence on its 100cc commuter bikes.New Hero Xtreme 125R spiedHero new commuter bike detailsStandard telescopic suspension and rear drum brake indicate that the test mule is a new 125cc commuter bike. With TVS Raider being the primary rival, Hero new bike has a sporty profile. Some key features include sharp headlamp, sculpted fuel tank with extensions, compact rear-view mirrors, sleek turn signals, all-LED lighting, split-seat design and stubby exhaust. The bike has a short tail section and rear tyre hugger.Hero new commuter bike can be seen with a fully digital instrument cluster. This could be the same or similar to the one used with other 125cc Hero bikes such as Glamour XTEC and Super Splendor XTEC. Or it could be similar to the inverted LCD console used with recently launched Xtreme 160R. To present it as a capable machine, Hero could equip the new commuter bike with Bluetooth connectivity.New Hero Xtreme 125R spiedAll while having a sporty profile, the bike has a comfortable riding stance. It has wide, pulled-back handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. Rider seat section has a scooped profile, ensuring lower seat height and optimal comfort. Pillion seat section appears a bit narrow, although the thick grab rails should be able to ensure adequate stability.New Hero Xtreme 125R spiedHero new commuter bike performanceHero new commuter bike is likely to borrow the 125cc motor from Hero’s other 125cc bikes. On-board Glamour XTEC and Splendor XTEC, the air-cooled engine churns out 10.7 bhp of max power and 10.6 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.The bike has telescopic forks at front and a monoshock unit at rear. Braking duties are performed by a disc brake at front and a drum brake at rear. The bike is likely to be using 18-inch wheels at both ends.Hero’s new commuter bike could be launched later this year. Possibly around the festive season. Hero could be planning to launch the bike at a competitive price point. For reference, rival TVS Raider is available at a starting price of Rs 93,719 (ex-showroom Delhi). More

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      Bajaj Swing, Genie Names Registered – New Electric Scooters Or Bikes?

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      Image for illustration purpose onlyMany OEMs proactively file new trademarks, although it is not guaranteed that these products will reach production stageWhile it has partnerships with Triumph and KTM, Bajaj Auto is also working to upgrade and expand its own portfolio. Towards that end, the company has registered new trademarks Bajaj Genie and Bajaj Swing.Some other names have also been registered such as Bajaj Badal and Bajaj Runner. Earlier this year in March, the company had registered three names – Bajaj Aura, Bajaj Racer and Bajaj Hammer.Bajaj Genie, Bajaj Swing – scooter or motorcycle?It is not clear what these new trademarks are meant for. While Bajaj Genie trademark application was filed in April 2023, Bajaj Swing was filed in May 2023. The current status of all these trademark applications is ‘Formalities Chk Pass’. This is essentially the primary stage of trademark approval process. The final stage of approval is when the status shows as ‘Registered’. For example, earlier names such as Bajaj Tecnica and Bajaj Technik have been registered and are valid up to 2032.Trademark name applications can take a long time to process. There can be objections from other parties, who may have the same or similar sounding trademark name. In some cases, the company itself may abandon some trademark applications. Due to these reasons, OEMs register multiple names in advance. These can be used as per requirement in future.Bajaj trademarks new names – Swing and GenieGoing by their name, Bajaj Genie and Bajaj Swing appear more like the name of scooters. It is possible that Bajaj may be looking to expand its electric scooter range. As of now, there’s only Chetak to take on rivals like Ola S1, TVS iQube and Ather 450X. If Bajaj can launch affordable electric two-wheelers, it can boost sales and grab a larger market share.With reduction in subsidy, many OEMs including Ola and Ather have introduced affordable variants of their scooters. Simple Energy will also be launching new affordable electric scooters in the next quarter.Could it be the names of 3-wheelers?It is also possible that Bajaj Genie and Bajaj Swing could be names of upcoming electric 3-wheelers / rickshaws. It is known that Bajaj is working on its first electric 3-wheeler. The company is the market leader in ICE 3-wheeler segment with market share of more than 70 percent. However, it is yet to launch an electric 3-wheeler. OEMs like Mahindra and Piaggio have taken a lead in this space.It is expected that Bajaj will launch its first electric rickshaw later this year. A test mule was spotted earlier this year in February. Some interesting features were noted such as a fully digital instrument cluster with two dials and lockable storage compartment. It is expected that Bajaj electric rickshaw will have a range of 120 km. Battery charging time could vary based on the type of charger used. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles May 2023 – Splendor, Pulsar, Raider, Classic, Hunter

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      Royal Enfield New Gen 350cc ClassicHero Splendor remained the top-selling motorcycle in India, 3,42,536 units sold in May 2023The top 10 motorcycle sales list accounted for total sales of 8,64,425 units in May 2023, up 29.34 percent from 6,68,336 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 1,96,089 units. It was also a MoM growth when compared to 7,30,702 units sold in April 2023.The sales chart saw no change in its top order. It continued to be headed by the likes of Hero Splendor and Bajaj Pulsar which together commanded a near 55 percent share on this list.Top 10 Motorcycles May 2023Top 10 Motorcycle Sales May 2023At No.1 was the Hero Splendor with 3,42,536 units sold in May 2023, up 30.61 percent from 2,62,249 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 80,287 units with the Splendor commanding a 39.63 percent share on this list.Bajaj Pulsar range was next with sales of 1,28,403 units in May 2023, up 85.44 percent when compared to 69,241 units sold in May 2022. Currently holding a 14.85 percent share, sales of the Pulsar range in April had stood at 1,15,371 units relating to a MoM growth.Top 10 Motorcycles May 2023Sales of HF Deluxe dipped 14.32 percent YoY to 1,09,100 units in May 2023, down from 1,27,330 units sold in May 2022. Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of Honda CB Shine with 1,03,699 units sold in the past month, from 1,19,765 units sold in May 2022.Bajaj Platina saw outstanding demand in May 2023 with sales increasing to 41,154 units from 17,336 units sold in May 2022 relating to a 143.16 percent growth. This was a volume growth of 24,818 units with the Platina commanding a 4.88 percent share on this list.TVS Apache, Raider, RE Classic 350, HunterTVS Apache and Raider each posted significant YoY growth in sales with 41,955 units and 34,440 units sold respectively last month. It was particularly noteworthy for the TVS Raider, sales of which improved by 9911 percent from just 344 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales also improved from 31,491 units sold in April 2022.NoTop 10 MotorcyclesMay-23May-22DiffGrowth % YoY1Splendor3,42,5362,62,24980,28730.612Pulsar1,28,40369,24159,16285.443HF Deluxe1,09,1001,27,330-18,230-14.324Shine1,03,6991,19,765-16,066-13.415Platina42,15417,33624,818143.166Apache41,95527,04414,91155.147Raider34,44034434,0969911.638Classic 35026,35029,959-3,609-12.059Hunter 35018,869018,869–10FZ16,91915,0681,85112.28–Total8,64,4256,68,3361,96,08929.34Sales of RE Classic 350 dipped 12.05 percent YoY to 26,350 units in May 2023 from 29,959 units sold in May 2022 while there was the new RE Hunter that entered the list with 18,869 units sold last month. Yamaha FZ was at No. 10 with 16,919 units sold last month, a 12.28 percent YoY growth over 15,068 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales however, dipped significantly from 20,931 units sold in April 2023. Yamaha re-introduced the FZ-S V3 Matte Black in April 2023. It is priced at Rs. 1,21,400 (ex-sh). More

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      Top 11 Scooters May 2023 – Activa, Jupiter, Xoom, Ola, Ather, iQube

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      Ola Electric ScooterThe scooter segment was led by Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access, taking top 3 spots on the list with a combined share of 70.87 percentScooter sales in May 2023 improved by 39.44 percent YoY. Total sales of the top 1a scooters stood at 4,33,229 units, in the past month, up from 3,10,686 units sold in May 2023. It was however a marginal MoM de-growth when compared to 4,36,051 units sold in April 2023. Increased sales were seen across all models on this list except for the TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Burgman. More emphasis was paid to electric scooters and Ola, iQube and Ather 450X along with the Bajaj Chetak have each posted triple digit YoY growth.Top selling scooters May 2023Top 11 Scooter sales May 2023Honda Activa topped the sales chart with 2,03,365 units sold in May 2023, a 36.11 percent YoY growth when compared to 1,49,407 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 53,958 units with a 46.94 percent share on the list.TVS Jupiter scooter sales fell by 3.21 percent YoY to 57,698 units, down from 59,613 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM de-growth from 59,583 units sold in April 2023. Suzuki’s best-seller Access 125 clocked 45,945 unit sales in May 2023 which was a 28.67 percent growth over 35,709 units sold in May 2022.Top selling scooters May 2023Ola Electric has reported sales (retails) of 28,469 units of the S1 and S1 Pro in May 2023. This was a 207.14 percent YoY growth over just 9,269 units sold in May 2022. Ola recently hiked prices of the two electric scooters on account of FAME II revision wherein the subsidy has been reduced by a substantial amount.Commanding a 6.36 percent share on this list of top 11 scooters sold in May 2023 was the TVS Ntorq with 27,556 units sold last month, up 5.95 percent from 26,005 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM growth from 26,730 units sold in April 2023.Also in the electric scooter segment was the TVS iQube with a 579.29 percent YoY growth to 17,913 units sold in May 2023, up from 2,637 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales also improved dramatically over 6,227 units sold in April 2023. Hero Xoom 110cc, launched in Jan 2023, was the newest entrant to this list. Sales stood at 13,377 units in the past month, a MoM growth over 11,938 units sold in April 2023.NoTop 11 ScootersMay-23May-22DiffGrowth % YoY1Activa2,03,3651,49,40753,95836.112Jupiter57,69859,613-1,915-3.213Access45,94535,70910,23628.674Ola (Retail)28,4699,26919,200207.145Ntorq27,55626,0051,5515.966iQube17,9132,63715,276579.297Xoom13,377013,377–8Burgman10,23412,990-2,756-21.229RayZR9,7948,84594910.7310450X9,6703,6676,003163.7011Chetak9,2082,5446,664261.95–Total4,33,2293,10,6861,22,54339.44Suzuki Burgman, Ray ZR, Ather 450X, Bajaj ChetakLower down the order was the Suzuki Burgman with a 21.22 percent YoY degrowth to 10,234 units sold in May 2023 from 12,990 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM de-growth from 10,335 units sold in April 2023. The list also included the RayZR with 9,794 units sold in the past month, up 10.73 percent over 8,845 units sold in May 2023. Ather 450X saw a 163.70 percent YoY growth to 9,670 units in May 2023 from 3,667 units sold in May 2022. Earlier this month, the company also introduced the new Ather 450S, a base model in the company lineup, bookings of which will open from July 2023. Bajaj Chetak, which was missing in the list of top 11 scooters sold in April 2023, entered the list in May 2023 as sales escalated by 261.95 percent YoY to 9,208 units in May 2023 from 2,544 units sold in May 2022. More

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      New Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs Pulsar, Apache – Specs, Features

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      Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs RivalsWhen compared to its immediate 160cc rivals, Hero Xtreme 160R 4V comes of as VFM offering, considering everything it packsThe 160cc street bike segment has heated up quite a bit since Hero MotoCorp launched Xtreme 160R 4V recently. This motorcycle now gets some of the most comprehensive sets of updates in just one iteration. Prices start from Rs. 1,27,300 for Standard variant and go till Rs. 1,36,500 for Pro variant with USD forks.Also, the 2V version of Xtreme 160R is still on sale. A strategy similar to Xpulse 200 range. But did Hero tick all the checkboxes? We compared it with all the other 160cc motorcycles to see where it falls. We’re talking about Hero’s own Xtreme 160R 2V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and 2V and lastly, Honda X-Blade. Let’s take a look.Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs Rivals – Does it have what it takes?Looks are subjective. Personally, I love the look of the Pulsar NS160 the most. For my height (6 feet), it is the most ergonomic too. As per powertrains, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is at the top with 17.3 bhp and the torquiest at 14.73 Nm. But it is quite a screamer and all that power comes in at a higher engine speed.Honda X-Blade makes just as much torque, but at a much lower engine speed. All of these street fighters get a 5-speed gearbox. Among this list, Pulsar NS160, Xtreme 160R 4V and Apache RTR 160 4V are the only ones with a 4-valve head. Only the Pulsar, Xtreme 160R 4V and Apache RTR 160 4V get oil cooling, while the rest are air-cooled. Surprisingly, Bajaj gave its newer Pulsar N160, a 2V head.Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs Rivals – ComparisonLongest wheelbase is with Pulsar NS160 and shortest is with Apache RTR 160 2V. Both Apache motorcycles get 160 mm ground clearance too, highest in this segment. Seat height is comparable between this lot, but the Pulsar NS160 gets the tallest seat. Xtreme 160R 4V gets a split seat option too, which was not the case with the 2V model.Even though the Pulsar N160 shows higher numbers in the engine department, all of that is off-set because of its 154 kg weight. In this area, Apache RTR 160 2V takes the cake with up to 138 kg kerb weight. Pulsar N160 is the only one with a larger 14L fuel tank, while the rest can hold 12L. Both Hero and Bajaj offer 100-section front tyres, but TVS offers 90-section and Honda goes a narrower size and offers 80-section tyre.Did Hero tick all the right boxes?Except for Apache RTR 160 2V, all motorcycles offer an option for 130-section rear tyres and 17” wheel size is common among all. TVS is the only one that offers a rear drum brake option with both its 160cc offerings and to offer conventional rotors while competition is offering petal discs. Pulsar NS160 gets the largest front disc at 300 mm, probably due to its hefty weight.Only Bajaj is offering Dual-Channel ABS in this segment, which is optional with N160 and standard on NS160. We still think Hero should have offered a fourth variant with Xtreme 160R 4V with Dual-Channel ABS, as it would have made it a complete package. Hero now joins the USD front forks wave in the 160cc segment along with Pulsar NS160. Except for the twin shock absorbers on Apache RTR 160 2V, the rest get mono-shock units.In terms of modernity, the Pulsar NS160 takes a back seat as it still features both halogen headlights and semi-digital instrument cluster. Hero, TVS and Honda have moved on with fully digital instrument consoles and LED headlights (Pulsar N160 gets LED headlights too). All motorcycles get LED tail lights and only Hero’s offerings get LED turn indicators with hazard light function.Since these are primarily street fighters intended for city use, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation features are welcome. Only Hero and TVS offer Bluetooth connectivity. TVS is the only one that seems to have invested in ride modes. But given that these are 160cc motorcycles and pushing a maximum of 17 horses, ride modes are kinda gimmicky.Hero has ticked four important boxes. 4V head, oil-cooling, USD front forks and up-market features. Pulsar NS160 ticks Hero’s first three boxes and then Dual-Channel ABS. So, do you want a lighter bike with more features? Or do you want a heavier bike with safer brakes? More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2023 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache

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      TVS ApacheIn May 2023, Hero Splendor sales were higher by 1.39 lakh over its closest rival, Honda ActivaTwo wheeler sales in May 2023 improved by 23.01 percent YoY. Total sales stood at 11,10,593 units in May 2023, up from 9,02,842 units sold in May 2022 relating to a 2,07,751 unit volume growth. It was also a MoM growth from 10,25,782 units sold in April 2023.Most models on the top 10 list have seen YoY growth except for Hero HF Deluxe, Honda CB Shine and TVS Jupiter. Topping the sales list was Hero Splendor with 3,42,526 units sold in May 2023, up 30.61 percent over 2,62,249 units sold in May 2022. This was an 80,277 unit volume growth with the Splendor commanding a 30.84 percent share on this list. Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2023Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2023Honda Activa has also posted double digit YoY growth of 36.11 percent to 2,03,365 units in May 2023, up from 1,49,407 units sold in May 2022. The company now gears up for launch of the Activa electric scooter that is expected to launch later this year or in early 2024.At No.3 was Bajaj Pulsar with an 85.44 percent YoY growth in sales to 1,28,403 units in May 2023 up from 69,241 units sold in May 2022. The Bajaj Pulsar currently commands an 11.56 percent share in this list. Top 10 two wheelers May 2023Hero HF Deluxe, Honda Shine, TVS Jupiter – Sales declineSales de-growth was seen in the case of HF Deluxe that dipped by 14.32 percent YoY to 1,09,100 units in May 2023, down from 1,27,330 units sold in May 2022. The 2023 Hero HF Deluxe becomes more competent to take on rivals which sportier styling, now colours and body graphics while its engine gets BS-VI – OBD-II compliant.NoTop 10 2WheelersMay-23May-22DiffGrowth % YoY1Splendor3,42,5262,62,24980,27730.612Activa2,03,3651,49,40753,95836.113Pulsar1,28,40369,24159,16285.444HF Deluxe1,09,1001,27,330-18,230-14.325Shine1,03,6991,19,765-16,066-13.416Jupiter57,60959,613-2,004-3.367Access45,94535,70910,23628.678Platina42,15417,33624,818143.169Apache41,95527,04414,91155.1410TVS XL35,83735,1486891.96Honda Shine also saw reduced sales last month with a 13.41 percent YoY de-growth to 1,03,699 units sold in May 2023 from 1,19,765 units sold in May 2022. Sales also dipped YoY for the TVS Jupiter by 3.36 percent to 57,609 units from 59,613 units sold in May 2022.Suzuki Access scooter sales grew by 28.67 percent YoY to 45,945 units in May 2023, up from 35,709 units sold in May 2022. Bajaj Platina at No.8 also posted a YoY growth of 143.16 percent, the most YoY growth as compared to any other two wheeler on this list. Sales of the Platina improved to 42,154 units in May 2023 from 17,336 units sold in May 2022. There was also the TVS Apache (41,955 units) and TVS XL moped (35,837 units) featured at the bottom of this list with both seeing increased YoY sales. More

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      Simple Energy To Boost Volumes – Two New Affordable e-Scooters Launch Soon

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      Simple One Electric ScooterWith EV subsidies reduced, it has become imperative for OEMs to launch new affordable variants to boost salesSimple Energy had launched their flagship Simple One electric scooter in May 2023 at a starting price of Rs 1.45 lakh. Deliveries have already commenced from June 06 onwards. Simple One electric scooter boasts of some exciting stuff such as a range of 212 km, top speed of 105 kmph and acceleration from 0 to 40 kmph in just 2.77 seconds.To reach out to a larger segment of users, Simple Energy will soon launch two new affordable e-scooters. These will be positioned below their flagship Simple One e-scooter. The strategy is in line with other OEMs like Ola, Ather, etc. that have also launched affordable versions of their electric scooters in recent times.Simple Energy new electric scooters – what to expect?Simple Energy will be launching the two new affordable electric scooters in the coming quarter. With the company stating that the new scooters will be “attractively priced”, it is likely that at least one of these will be available at around Rs 1 lakh. With the reduced price, it is apparent that some of the premium features will not be available with the affordable scooters. Things like battery pack, range and top speed will vary for the new affordable electric scooters from Simple Energy.While some features may not be available, users will continue to benefit from the advanced safety standards being followed by Simple Energy. The one major concern with electric scooters is the risk of battery related incidents.Simple One electric scooter is powered by a highly efficient lithium-ion battery pack that is robust and thermally well designed. It comes with an advanced battery management system that constantly monitors and controls factors like temperature and current and voltage fluctuations. All these safety features will continue to be available with the upcoming affordable electric scooters from Simple Energy.Simple Energy upcoming electric scooters range, specsCost of an electric scooter can be reduced through multiple methods. One of the easiest options is to use a smaller battery pack. Range will be reduced, but the scooter will become accessible to a larger segment of buyers. Simple One electric scooter has 212 km of range. So, there’s plenty of scope to reduce the battery size. Anything around 100 km is considered a decent range for an electric scooter.Another option to reduce cost is to use a lower capacity motor. Simple One electric scooter has an 8.5 kW electric motor that generates 72 Nm of peak torque. Not everyone may be looking for such a high-performance machine.Other features that could be deleted or trimmed down include the large touchscreen dashboard available with Simple One electric scooter. The new affordable variants could use a grayscale display and even the size of the screen could be reduced. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks. More

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      New Hero Maxi Scooter Design Patent Leaks – Looks Dope

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      Hero maxi scooter patentedFor the first time, Hero maxi scooter patented, surfaced on the internet and it looks like nothing else from India’s highest-selling 2W brandHero MotoCorp is on a mission to revamp its premium motorcycle portfolio. Just yesterday, Hero MotoCorp launched Xtreme 160R 4V with oil cooling, USD forks and Bluetooth connectivity starting from Rs. 1,27,300. We will witness the launch of Karizma flagship fully-faired motorcycle soon. But what about premium scooters?As of now, Hero has Maestro Edge 125 as its flagship scooter and the newest entrant is Xoom 110. Hero MotoCorp has patented a new maxi scooter in India and it is unlike anything we have ever seen from Hero. Quite literally! It has a lot going for it where design and desirability are concerned. Let’s take a look.Hero Maxi Scooter Patented – Launch in 2023?The company’s new direction in scooters with Xoom has yielded good results. Xoom is now highest-selling scooter from Hero. Sporty non-step-through maxi-styled scooters are quite a niche, but given that Yamaha is at it, Hero might as well. Looking at the patented image, it looks like Hero maxi scooter gets an all-new swingarm-mounted single-cylinder engine.This swingarm has a single-sided mono-shock suspension mount similar to Xoom 110. When compared to Hero’s Destini 125, the new maxi scooter features a slightly chunkier engine setup. So, there is a possibility of it being a 163cc scooter with Xtreme 160R’s engine to rival Yamaha Aerox 155 as well.Hero maxi scooter patent detailsPossibility of carrying something on the floorboard is thrown out the window by the presence of a central tunnel. This is where Hero is likely to mount its fuel tank. Finally, an external fuel filler cap on a Hero scooter. The front apron is huge when compared to what Hero is selling now. It has two separate headlight chambers for low and high beam. LEDs are highly probable.These look like eyes and there is a presence of a faux beak as well. There is a fairly large windshield above it. There is a stepped single-seat setup which will ensure a comfortable riding posture and a neutral rider’s triangle. Hero has given it a massive rear rack which looks funky and will easily take a top box.The first Maxi-styled scooter from the brandTail section looks fairly minimal and turn indicators look like halogen units at both ends. Componentry include RSU telescopic front forks and a single-sided rear mono-shock, brand new 14” (not confirmed) alloy wheels with an interesting pattern, disc brake at the front and more. With the fuel tank re-positioned, under-seat storage will be massive, around 30L in capacity or more.Yamaha Aerox 155 (14.75 bhp, 13.9 Nm, VVA, 4V head, liquid-cooled) is currently the only maxi-styled, non-step-through and sporty scooter in India in mainstream market and costs Rs. 1.43 lakh (ex-sh). Hero seems to be rivaling it with a 125cc engine (9 bhp, 10.4 Nm, air-cooled, 2V head). We really hope this is an apples-to-apples rivalry and Hero offers a slightly detuned 163cc engine (14 bhp, 13 Nm, 4V head, oil-cooled) and price it for around Rs. 1.2 lakh (ex-sh). More