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      Yamaha R25 Self-Balancing Motorcycle – Aims To Reduce Accidents

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      OEMs like Honda and BMW have also showcased their respective motorcycle self-balancing systems in the past, but a production version remains elusiveYamaha R25 Self-Balancing Tech ShowcasedAiming to reduce motorcycle-linked fatalities to zero by 2050, Yamaha has unveiled its self-balancing system. The self-balancing system is a key component of Yamaha’s Advanced Motorcycle Stabilisation Assist System (AMSAS). Yamaha essentially wants to create an accident-free world for its users, which is part the company’s Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen Safety Vision.Yamaha is testing its self-balancing tech on a R25. It will be prudent to not expect a launch soon, as the tech will require more time to be perfected. Performance in real-world conditions with chaotic traffic is where things can become a bit complicated. However, if all tests are successfully passed, Yamaha will be looking to introduce the self-balancing tech to several of its bikes.Yamaha R25 Self-Balancing Tech ShowcasedYamaha self-balancing tech – How it works?Yamaha’s self-balancing tech works by stabilizing the vehicle’s tilt at low speeds. For controlling the driving forces and steering forces, motor actuators have been installed on the front wheel and handlebars, respectively. The actuators are in turn controlled by a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The system allows the bike to be automatically stabilized at low speeds. The test vehicle can even be seen moving forward without the rider.When starting the bike or stopping, the stability is provided by the actuator installed on the front wheel. Once in motion and up to around 5 kmph, the stability is provided by the actuator fitted to the handlebars. In essence, the self-balancing system can perform at walking speeds. In such scenarios, no rider input will be required.[embedded content][embedded content]Yamaha’s self-balancing tech is currently at mid-development stage. It is one of the several rider assistance systems being developed by the company. A relevant example is radar-linked Unified Brake System seen with the Tracer 9 GT+. Apart from motorcycles, Yamaha has plans to introduce its self-balancing tech for various other personal mobility applications such as bicycles. Miniaturization of the components will be targeted accordingly, wherever feasible.How can self-balancing tech be useful?A self-balancing system can be a great asset for shorter individuals or users who find it difficult to manage the weight of the bike at starting and stopping. It will also be useful for learners, as there will be reduced risk of the bike topping over. Some segments of users with physical disabilities can also benefit from a self-balancing motorcycle.As self-balancing tech could be the next big thing in the world of two-wheelers, a lot of research is being conducted in this space. Earlier this year at 2023 Auto Expo, Liger Mobility had showcased its Liger X and Liger X+ self-balancing electric scooters. The scooter was able to self-balance itself without any inputs from the rider. Bookings for Liger self-balancing electric scooter are expected to commence later this year. Deliveries will begin by end of this year. More

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      KTM India Sales Feb 2023 – Duke, RC, 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      Total sales for KTM in the month of February 2023 stood at 14,509 units with 54.86% YoY growth and 29.79% MoM growth2023 KTM 390 ADVKTM has had a rather fruitful month during February 2023 where sales are concerned. In exports, KTM registered a strong 8,666 units. When compared to 5,016 units it shipped a year ago and 6,982 units it shipped a month before, KTM saw 72.77% YoY growth and 24.12% MoM growth as opposed to January 2023.KTM Domestic and Exports – Feb 2023KTM 390 series (Duke + RC + ADV) stormed the exports charts taking the top spot with 5,056 units shipped, accounting for 58.34% of total exports. A staggering 158.62% YoY growth and 15.86% MoM growth was observed, with 3,101 units and 692 units gained in volume YoY and MoM. In 2nd place, surprisingly, we have 125 series with 1,578 units shipped.KTM Domestic Sales Breakup Feb 2023Even though 125s (Duke + RC) saw 892.45% YoY growth, MoM analysis revealed a 27.21% decline, with 590 units lost in volume, accounting for 18.21% of KTM’s total domestic sales. Close to it is 200 series (Duke + RC) with 40.03% YoY decline and an astounding 3209% MoM growth. Lastly, we have 250s (Duke + ADV) with just 642 units shipped, registering 9.93% YoY growth and 57.35% MoM growth.In domestic market, KTM’s popular products have been the 200 series. That was true in February as well. 200s sold 3,254 units last month with 40.38% YoY growth as opposed to 2,318 units sold a year ago and 53.64% MoM growth as opposed to 2,118 units sold a month before. 200s hold 55.69% of total domestic sales for KTM.KTM India domestic sales market share Feb 2023At 2nd place, we have 250 series with 1,650 units sold, accounting for 28.24% of KTM’s total domestic sales. There was a 15.79% YoY growth and 41.03% MoM growth. Next in line is 390 series with 629 units sold. This class of motorcycles has had a paradigm shift with 1555% YoY growth as opposed to just 38 units sold last year.KTM Exports Breakup Feb 2023Unlike gaining 2nd spot in exports, 125 series don’t really sell in India owing to their value proposition (or the lack thereof). With just 310 units sold, a 45.8% YoY decline and 154.1% MoM growth was observed. In total, KTM sold 5,843 units in India. As opposed to 4,353 units sold a year ago and 4,197 units sold a month before, KTM registered 34.23% YoY growth and 39.22% MoM growth with 1,490 units and 1,646 units gained in volume YoY and MoM respectively.KTM India exports market share Feb 2023KTM Total Sales Feb 2023In total (domestic+exports), KTM sold 14,509 units in February 2023. As opposed to 9,369 units sold in February 2022 and 11,179 units sold in January 2023, KTM registered 54.86% YoY growth and 29.79% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 5,140 units YoY and 3,330 units MoM. Topping the charts is 390 series with 5,685 units comprising of Duke, Adventure and RC ranges.KTM India Total sales Feb 2023A 185.25% YoY growth and 10.37% MoM growth was observed when compared to 1,993 units sold a year ago and 5,151 units sold a month before. Volume growth stood at 3,692 units YoY and 534 units MoM, accounting for 39.18% of KTM’s total sales. Next in line is 200 range with 4,644 units clocked in their name. With barely managing a 0.17% YoY growth and 115% MoM growth, this class had a 32.01% market share.KTM India (sales + exports) market share Feb 2023At 3rd place is 250s with 2,292 units sold last month. There was a 14.09% YoY growth and 45.25% MoM growth as well, accounting for 15.8% of total sales. Lastly, we have the smallest displacement of the bunch, which is 125s with 1,888 units sold. Still, sales grew by 158.28% YoY and saw a dip of 17.55% MoM. More

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      TVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent Leaks – To Rival Activa EV

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      With good response to iQube, TVS is looking to expand it EV portfolio with multiple new productsImage for illustration purpose onlyMainstream two-wheeler manufacturers like TVS, Bajaj and Hero MotoCorp currently have a single product each in their electric portfolio. TVS is looking to strengthen its presence by launching new products in the range of 5kW to 25kW. These new products will be launched over the next 18 months.TVS plans were revealed by the company’s CEO KN Radhakrishnan in a recent conference. TVS new electric two-wheelers will be getting a new powertrain. This is evident from a recent patent filed by the company. This new powertrain is what could be powering the upcoming Jupiter electric scooter, which will rival Activa electric next year.TVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent LeaksTVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent Leaks – More powerful powertrain, higher rangeiQube utilizes a hub motor that has its advantages such as silent operations and minimal energy loss. However, a hub motor may not be able to perform that well in cases where power output is more than 5kW. As TVS new electric two-wheelers will be in range of 5kW to 25kW, a new mid-mounted motor is being developed. A recent patent filing has revealed some interesting details about the new electric powertrain.A simple transmission system has been used to connect the mid-mounted motor to the rear wheel. A unique aspect is that the transmission casing doubles up as the swingarm. This is likely to help reduce the overall weight of the intended electric two-wheeler. At the motor’s end, the casing is linked to a pivot. At the wheel end, the casing supports the rear axle.TVS Jupiter Electric Scooter Patent LeaksA drive gear transfers power from the motor to the rear wheel. TVS has termed it as an ‘endless transmission drive’. The patent mentions the possibility of using either a chain drive or a belt drive. As compared to the hub motor where the motor and wheel spin at the same speed, this new powertrain is characterized by a speed reduction ratio. It means that the speed at which the motor and rear wheel spin will be different.TVS new electric powertrain vs rivalsMid-mounted motors are preferred for vehicles with higher power output. Similar systems are already in use with electric scooters like Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro. TVS will probably be looking to create a new range of performance-oriented electric two-wheelers with this new powertrain. For reference, iQube has a 4.4 kW setup that achieves 0-40 kmph in just 4.2 seconds.TVS Jupiter electric with the new mid-mounted motor will deliver a better overall ride experience. It will rival the upcoming Honda Activa electric scooter, which is planned for launch in Jan 2024. In the petrol scooter segment, Activa and Jupiter are the top 2 selling scooters in India. The rivalry is likely to continue in the EV era too.With its new electric models, TVS will be able to target a wider customer base. As of now, iQube has already entered the list of top 10 bestselling scooters in the country. Sales in February 2023 were at 15,522 units, a YoY gain of 593.57%. With a diversified electric portfolio, TVS will also be able to increase market share. Enthusiasts are also waiting for launch of iQube ST variant that was announced last year. More

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      Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles Feb 2023 – Bullet, Hunter, Pulsar, Dominar

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      In February 2023, YoY growth was reported for bikes in the 200-500cc segment though MoM sales declined marginallyRoyal Enfield Bullet 350Following our earlier report on top 10 150cc to 200cc motorcycles sold in Feb 2023 which saw YoY growth of 20.03 percent, we now list out the bikes in the 200-500cc range and their performance in the past month. Motorcycle sales in the 200-500cc range stood at 76,449 units in Feb 2023. This was a 21.64 percent YoY growth over 62,847 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM sales however, dipped by 1 percent from 77,223 units sold in Jan 2023. It was however, significant growth over 65,652 units sold in December 2022.200 cc to 500cc Motorcycles Sales Feb 2023 – Royal Enfield Motorcycles DominateRoyal Enfield’s 350cc series bikes claimed top 5 positions on the list of best-selling motorcycles in the 200-500cc segment. Topping the list and that too by a significant margin was RE Classic 350. Sales stood at 27,461 units in Feb 2023, down 8.71 percent from 30,082 units sold in Feb 2022. It was however, a MoM growth of 5.08 percent over 26,134 units sold in Jan 2023. Market share improved from 33.84 percent to 35.92 percent MoM.200cc – 500cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2023 vs Feb 2022 – YoY performanceRE Hunter 350, a recent entrant to the company lineup commanded a No. 2 spot on this list. Sales stood at 12,925 units in the past month, a MoM de-growth of 22.02 percent from 16,574 units sold in Jan 2023. It was followed by the Bullet 350 with a YoY growth in sales to 8,232 units, up 27.99 percent from 6,432 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM sales dipped 15 percent from 9,685 units sold in Jan 2023. This took the share percentage down from 12.54 percent to 10.77 percent MoM.No. 4 and 5 spots were also from the RE stables with the Meteor and Electra. Meteor 350cc sales dipped YoY and MoM to 6,698 units in Feb 2023 down 0.76 percent from 6,749 units sold in Feb 2022 and down 12.12 percent from 7,622 units sold in Jan 2023. Electra 350cc on the other hand posted both YoY and MoM growth to 5,109 units in Feb 2023. This was a 49.12 percent YoY and 21.41 percent MoM growth to command a 6.68 percent market share.200cc to 500cc Motorcycle sales market share report – Feb 2023Bajaj Auto broke the RE stronghold with the Pulsar 220/250 which has seen a 95.52 percent YoY increase in sales. Sales which had stood at 2,475 units in Feb 2022 increased to 4,839 units in Feb 2023. MoM sales also saw a spurt of 987.42 percent from just 445 units sold in Jan 2023. Market share went up to 6.33 percent from 0.58 percent MoM. RE Himalayan sales dipped 4.57 percent YoY but increased 13.69 percent MoM to 2,841 units. It was followed by the KTM 250 that posted YoY and MoM growth in sales to 1,650 units while also seeing its market share improve to 2.16 percent from 1.52 percent MoM.Dominar 400 also found increased demand in markets in the past month with sales at 701 units up 111.78 percent YoY from 331 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM sales improved by 19.62 percent from 586 units sold in Jan 2023. The list also included KTM 390 with 629 units sold last month, a 1555.26 percent YoY growth from just 38 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM sales however dipped 5.84 percent from 616 units sold in Jan 2023. Dominar 250 had 580 units sold last month.Sales in sub-500 unit range Feb 2023 – 200cc to 500cc segmentThe list also saw some motorcycles in the 200-500cc range that failed to cross sales above 500 units in Feb 2023. These included the Avenger 220 (377 units), Apache 310 (374 units), Hness CB350 (319 units) and Suzuki Gixxer 250 (228 units). Out of these, Avenger 220 was the only motorcycle to record a YoY and MoM increase in sales.200cc – 500cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2023 vs Jan 2023 – MoM performanceLower down the order was also Ninja 300 with a 41.56 percent YoY decline in sales but 60.87 percent growth on a MoM basis to 148 units in Feb 2023. It was followed by the FZ25 with a 51.22 percent YoY decline in sales to 120 units from 246 units sold in Feb 2022 while MoM sales fell by 88.24 percent. At Nos. 19 and 20 were Husqvarna 250 (40 units) and Ninja (22 units). 0 unit sales were recorded for the V-Strom, CB399R and CB500 while Jawa/Yezdi (retails) stood at 3,156 units, down 8.15 percent YoY and 11.65 percent MoM from 3,436 units sold in Feb 2022 and 3,572 units sold in Jan 2023 respectively. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup Feb 2023 – Activa, CB Shine, Dio, Unicorn

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      In February 2023, Honda two wheeler sales fell YoY both in domestic markets as well as where exports were concernedImage – Gyani EnoughHonda has reported a de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports in the past month.  Sales in February 2023 saw YoY de-growth in domestic markets to the extent of 20.52 percent to 2,27,084 units. This was against 2,85,706 units sold in Feb 2022 with volume de-growth at 58,622 units. Exports also remained in the red, down 25.36 percent to 20,111 units in Feb 2023. There had been 26,944 units exported in Feb 2022 relating to a volume de-growth of 6,833 units.Honda 2W Sales Breakup Feb 2023 – Activa Share At 77%In domestic markets, it was the Honda Activa that not only received the most attention, it was the only model in the company lineup to see positive sales growth. Sales stood at 1,74,503 units in Feb 2023, up 20.08 percent as against 1,45,317 units sold in Feb 2022. The Activa commands a 76.85 percent share in this list. It was the Activa that was also the best-selling scooter in the country in Feb 2023, with sales way above that of TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access.Honda 2W Sales Breakup Feb 2023At No. 2 was the Honda CB Shine. Sales fell 56.43 percent YoY to 35,594 units in Feb 2023 from 81,700 units sold in Feb 2022. Sales de-growth was also reported for the Dio scooter by 6.44 percent to 14,489 units while sales of the Unicorn fell by 89.55 percent to 1,339 units in the past month.With only 471 units of the Honda Dream sold last month, it was a 96.96 percent YoY de-growth from 15,476 units sold in Feb 2022. Hness 350 sales also dipped 89.71 percent to 319 units last month from 3,009 units sold in Feb 2022 and Livo and Grazia sales fell by 97 percent and 95.26 percent to 222 units and 135 units respectively.Honda Sales Breakup % Share – Feb 2023Dismal performance was also seen in the case of Honda X-Blade and Hornet 2.0 with sales down 96 percent and 98.82 percent to just 6 and 5 units sold respectively in Feb 2023. Even as there was 1 unit of the Gold Wing sold last month, sales of the CB300R, CB200X, CBR650 and CB500 were down to 0 units.Honda Exports Feb 2023Honda Exports Feb 2023 – Navi, Dio, Unicorn most exportedHonda Navi scooter was most in demand in global markets. Sales stood at 8,783 units in Feb 2023, a YoY growth of 13.08 percent when compared to 7,767 units sold in Feb 2022. The Navi scooter commands a 43.67 percent share.  It was followed by the Dio scooter at No. 2 with a 36.68 percent YoY de-growth to 3,434 units in Feb 2023, down from 5,423 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a 1,989 unit volume dip in exports while the Dio commands a 17.08 percent share.Honda noted increased demand for the Unicorn 150 from export markets. Exports surged 1700 percent to 2,160 units in Feb 2023, up from just 120 units sold in Feb 2022. Honda CB Shine and X-Blade suffered YoY de-growth of 73.47 percent and 74.55 percent to 1,020 units and 796 units respectively in Feb 2023. However, it was the Grazia scooter that saw some increased demand by 112.50 percent to 680 units shipped in Feb 2023 from 320 units sold in Feb 2022.Honda Exports Breakup % Share – Feb 2023Hornet 160R and CB 350 also saw exports dip by 58 percent and 49.83 percent to 672 units and 602 units respectively in Feb 2023 while exports of the Activa scooter increased by 88.71 percent to 468 units. There had been 248 units sold in Feb 2022. Livo exports stood at 400 units while there were also 48 units of Hornet 2.0 exported in Feb 2023. Exports of the Honda Unicorn 160 and Aviator were down to 0 units. More

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      Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Feb 2023 – RE 650, Hayabusa, Ninja, Trident, Tiger

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      Most of the drop in sales in 500cc+ motorcycle sales charts can be pinpointed to Royal Enfield 650s decline in its numbersRoyal Enfield 650 Soul Star CustomFor a very long time, Royal Enfield has had utter dominance in 500cc+ motorcycle sales charts. Even in February 2023, that dominance continues. Market share is more than 80% even today. But there is a sharp drop in sales for RE. With just 1,170 units sold last month, RE 650 sales more than halved with a 52.61% YoY decline as opposed to 2,469 units sold a year ago.500cc+ Motorcycle Sales – Royal Enfield DominatesVolume loss stood at 1,299 units YoY which might be turned next month as there has been an update with these motorcycles with modern equipment now. 2nd in this list is the Kawasaki Z900 with 57 units sold. This is the most affordable motorcycle in India with a sweet in-line four motor and is reflected in sales as Z900 saw 103.57% YoY growth.500cc+ Motorcycle Sales Feb 2023In 3rd place, we have the living legend, Suzuki Hayabusa, with 34 units sold last month. As opposed to 12 units sold a year ago, Hayabusa saw 183.33% YoY growth with 22 units gained in volume. Trident 660 from Triumph is the entry-level portal into the British brand’s renowned in-line triple configuration. It sold 27 units and has 58.82% YoY growth. In 5th place, we have Kawasaki ZX-10R, which is the most affordable 200 bhp liter-class motorcycle in India with 16 units and 700% YoY growth.Triumph Tiger 900 and Kawasaki Ninja 650 sold 14 and 13 units respectively and registered 53.33% and 35% YoY decline. Triumph Speed Twin and Tiger 660 stood at 8th and 9th spots with 12 and 11 units sold in their name in February 2023.Motorcycle Sales 50cc+ Share % Feb 2023500cc+ Bikes With Single-Digit Sales Feb 2023As denoted above, big bikes that sell in the price-sensitive Indian market offer incredible value in some or the other aspect. Or else, the Indian market goes bullish on them for not offering a unique proposition or value. Kawasaki W800, Z 650, Ninja 1000 SX, Suzuki V-Strom 650 and Triumph Rocket III all sold 8 units each.The production motorcycle with the largest engine is Rocket III and scores 33.33% YoY growth. Kawasaki W 800 and Z 650 registered 700% and 300% YoY growth respectively. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 is the only one to sell 7 units last month and registered a 30% YoY decline. Kawasaki Versys 650 and Triumph Speed Twin sold 6 units each. While Speed Twin balanced its charts, Versys sales declined by 40% YoY. Both Kawasaki Vulcan S and Triumph Tiger 1200 sold 4 units each, with Vulcan registering 33.33% YoY growth. Kawasaki Versys 1000, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob and Street Glide sold 3 units each.Triumph Bonneville Bobber, Bonneville T120 and Kawasaki Z 650 RS sold 2 units each, with only the latter registering positive growth by just 1 unit. Suzuki Katana, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Harley-Davidson Pan America, Nightster, Roadking and Honda Goldwing all sold 1 unit each.Zero SalesUnfortunately, some big bikes just slip through the cracks while managing to not even sell a single unit in an entire month in India. For February 2023, these motorcycles were Triumph Street Triple, Street Twin, Street Scrambler, Bonneville T100, Honda CBR 650R, Harley-Davidson Sportster S, Iron 883 and Forty Eight. In total, 500cc+ motorcycle sales chart saw 1,442 units sold in total last month. As opposed to 2,745 units sold in February 2022, this segment lost 1,303 units in volume YoY while registering a 47.47% YoY drop in sales. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Breakup Feb 2023 – Splendor, Passion, Vida, Xoom

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      Hero MotoCorp has reported positive YoY sales in domestic markets but de-growth in terms of exports in February 2023New Hero XOOM – Enters top 10 scooter salesHero MotoCorp, India’s largest two wheeler maker, has revealed sales for the month of Feb 2023. It continued to lead the two wheeler segment in India with total sales (domestic + exports) of 3,94,444 units in Feb 2023, up from 3,58,313 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM total sales also increased as against 3,56,679 units sold in Jan 2023. It was the Hero Splendor that commanded the list both in domestic and export markets scaling over other models in the company lineup by a significant margin.Hero Domestic Sales Feb 2023 – Splendor accounts for 76% of total salesHero MotoCorp domestic sales stood at 3,82,301 units in Feb 2023. This was a 15.32 percent YoY growth from 3,31,521 units sold in Feb 2022, relating to a 50,780 unit volume growth. Hero Splendor was the best-selling model in the company lineup with 2,88,605 units sold last month. This was a 48.97 percent YoY growth as against 1,93,731 units sold in Feb 2022. The Splendor commands a 75.49 percent share on this list. Hero Splendor is set to see some rivalry in its segment with the new Honda Shine 100cc launched in India as it comes in with a more affordable pricing and higher level of fuel efficiency.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales Feb 2023Hero HF Deluxe sales dipped 25.86 percent YoY to 56,290 units in Feb 2023, down from 75,927 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 19,637 units with a share percentage of 14.72.It was followed by the Hero Glamour also with YoY degrowth in sales. Sales which had stood at 27,406 units in Feb 2022 dipped 68.94 percent to 8,512 units in the past month.  However, Hero MotoCorp noted an outstanding increase in demand for the Destini 125, sales of which surged 1121.36 percent YoY to 8,232 units in Feb 2023 from 674 units sold in Feb 2022.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales Share % Feb 2023The new Xoom 110 commenced deliveries in India and recorded sales of 7,214 units in the past month. Hero Xoom is priced at Rs 68,599 for the LX variant while the ZX is priced at Rs 76,699 (ex-showroom). Hero Vida is the company’s electric offering, sales of which stood at 80 units in the past month. Hero Vida V1 electric scooter, launched in India at the end of last year, is available in two variants Vida V1 Plus and Vida V1 Pro, priced at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh respectively.Hero MotoCorp Sales vs Exports – Feb 2023Thereafter, all models posted a YoY de-growth in sales. Hero Pleasure sales dipped 62.86 percent to 5,313 units in Feb 2023 from 14,307 units sold in Feb 2022 while Passion sales fell by 35.52 percent to 4,640 units in the past month from 7,196 units sold in the same month last year. Hero Xpulse 200 also saw sales fall by 61.59 percent to 1,640 units while Hero Maestro suffered a YoY de-growth of 70.27 percent to 1,313 units in Feb 2023 from 4,417 units sold in Feb 2022. Hero Xtreme 160/200 suffered the highest YoY de-growth as compared to all models in the company lineup. Sales dipped 87.14 percent to 462 units in Feb 2023 from 3,593 units sold in Feb 2022.Hero Exports Feb 2023Hero MotoCorp suffered de-growth in terms of exports in Feb 2023. Shipments dipped 54.68 percent to 12,143 units in Feb 2023 from 26,792 units exported in Feb 2022. Every model in the company lineup suffered de-growth on a YoY basis except for the Xpulse 200 and Pleasure. In global markets too, it was Hero Splendor that commanded the most attention. Sales stood at 4,664 units in Feb 2023, down 39.30 percent as against 7,684 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a 3,020 unit volume de-growth with a share percentage of 38.41.Hero MotoCorp Exports Feb 2023Hero Hunk was at No. 2 on the export list with a YoY de-growth of 69.85 percent to 2,852 units. There had been 9,458 units shipped in Feb 2022. HF Deluxe followed closely after with 2,555 units exported in Feb 2023, down 53.15 percent when compared to 5,454 units sold in Feb 2022. There was also the Glamour (1,104 units), Hero Passion (270 units) and Maestro (258 units) exported last month, each of which posted a YoY de-growth.It was the Hero Xpulse 200 that commanded some attention globally. Sales increased by 510 percent to 244 units in Feb 2023 from just 40 units shipped in Feb 2022.  Pleasure sales also went up by 140 percent globally to 192 units in Feb 2023 from 80 units sold in Feb 2022. There were also 4 units of Hero Destini 125 exported last month, a 95 percent drop when compared to 80 units exported in Feb 2022. Xtreme 160/200 exports were down to 0 units from 40 units shipped in Feb 2022. More

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      Gogoro Electric Scooter Homologated – Specs Leak, 94 Km Range

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      Gogoro’s swappable battery platform can be a game-changer in electric two-wheeler space by lowering acquisition cost and eliminating range anxietyGogoro Electric ScooterTaiwan’s largest provider of EV battery swapping infrastructure, Gogoro has aggressive plans for Indian market. It already has tie-ups with multiple entities in India including Hero MotoCorp. Latest update is that Gogoro will soon launch its Gogoro 2 and Gogoro 2 Plus electric scooters in India.Both scooters have been homologated in India, with approval and certification provided by the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT). On its India website, Gogoro also lists the SuperSport model. This could be launched at a later date.Gogoro Electric Scooter homologated in India – Launch soonGogoro 2 homologated ahead of India launchGogoro 2 and Gogoro 2 Plus are 1,890 mm long, 670 mm wide and 1,110 mm tall. Wheelbase is 1,295 mm.  Both models have a gross vehicle weight of 273 kg and are equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack. As per type approval certificate, the units have been manufactured in Taiwan. Tech specs are different, with Gogoro 2 having a range of 85 km. In comparison, Gogoro 2 Plus has a range of 94 km.Electrical energy consumption is 41 Wh/km in case of Gogoro 2 and 44 Wh/km for the Plus variant. Max 30-minute power is rated at 7.2 kW and 6.4 kW, respectively. Max speed of both variants is rated at 87 kmph.Gogoro Electric ScooterSome of these specs are different from what’s stated on the company’s India website. For example, the website shows a range at 170 km for both scooters. It is possible that homologation has been done based on a single battery setup. Moreover, Gogoro could have introduced some changes in line with local riding needs.Gogoro Electric Scooter homologated in India – Launch soonGogoro 2 electric scooter has a simple, minimalistic design, with focus on comfort and convenience. It has a flat floorboard that can be used to carry a wide variety of stuff. The scooter has advanced tech features such as bio-authentication via fingerprint, face-ID and Siri voice command. Other highlights include auto weather model, one-click reverse, carbon belt system for silent operations and tyre pressure monitoring system. Gogoro 2 has a sporty digital instrument screen with a range of connectivity features.Gogoro swapping networkJust like in Taiwan and several other global markets, Gogoro will be developing a large network of battery swapping stations in India. However, it will take time, considering the complexities involved. The company is working with multiple entities to develop its battery swapping infrastructure. Battery swapping is advantageous, as users can fuel up in under 10 seconds.Gogoro Electric ScooterEarlier this year in January, Gogoro had announced its partnership with Belrise Industries in the state of Maharashtra. A 50:50 venture fund worth US$2.5 billion will be invested over the next eight years. Apart from EV manufacturing and battery swapping infrastructure development, the partnership will also focus on areas like smart mobility sharing, smart agriculture and distributed energy storage.Going forward, Gogoro is expected to have similar partnerships in other states and cities of India. Electric scooter production and battery swapping infrastructure development work will start in the coming months. More