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      Top 10 Motorcycles Sales FY24 – Splendor, Shine, Platina, Raider, Classic 350

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsHero MotoCorp had four of its motorcycles on this list with the Splendor and Passion posting YoY growth while HF Deluxe and Glamour sales suffered a setbackAfter we have detailed top 10 two wheelers in FY24 and top 10 scooters in the past fiscal, we now take a look at the leading motorcycles that scored among the top 10 in FY24 and compare these sales to that of FY23.Top 10 Motorcycle Sales FY24 – Hero Splendor LeadsOverall the two wheeler segment as a whole has seen outstanding growth in FY24. This resulted in Honda posting record sales while Suzuki also recorded its highest ever sales in FY24 along with TVS Motor Company. Motorcycle sales in FY24 grew by 11.48% YoY to 1,24,18,128 units, up from 1,11,38,889 units sold in FY23. This was a volume growth of 12,79,239 units with most models on the top 10 list showing off a marked improvement.Top 10 Motorcycles FY 2024Hero Splendor was the best-selling motorcycle in FY24 with 32,93,324 units sold during the said period, up 1.15% over 32,55,744 units sold in FY23. The Hero Splendor currently holds a 26.52% share on this list. It was the only motorcycle to see sales above the 15 lakh unit mark in FY24.At No. 2 was the Honda Shine. This commuter bike, which comes in with a 123cc engine has amassed sales of 14,82,957 units in FY24, up 22.66% over 12,09,025 units sold in FY23. It holds an 11.94% share on this list and is among the more affordable bikes in its 125cc segment.Top 10 Motorcycles FY 2024Bajaj Pulsar range has long been hot favorites among buyers in India. Offered in a host of variants in the 125cc to 25cc range, sales grew by 37.11% YoY in FY24 to 14,10,974 units, up from 10,29,057 units sold in FY23. The Pulsar commands an 11.36 percent share on this list. More recently, the company has teased the Pulsar 400 ahead of official launch on 3rd May 2024. Once launched, it will rival the likes of Triumph Speed 400, KTM 390 Duke, Hero Mavrick and Harley-Davidson X440.Hero MotoCorp also had the HF Deluxe on this list though sales dipped to 10,34,178 units in FY24 from 10,52,178 units sold in FY23. This was a very marginal de-growth of 1.70% YoY with the HF Deluxe commanding an 8.33% share.Sub-10 lakh Motorcycle Sales in Top 10 FY24Accounting for sales in the sub-10 lakh range was the Bajaj Platina, sales of which fell by 5.90% YoY to 5,02,486 units in FY24 from 5,34,017 units sold in FY23. This was volume growth of 2,39,055 units. Garnering attention in the motorcycle segment was also the TVS Raider with a 99.86% YoY growth in sales in FY24. Sales escalated to 4,78,443 units in the past fiscal from 2,39,388 units sold in FY23.Lower down the motorcycle sales FY2024 list was also the TVS Apache (3,78,072 units), Hero Passion (3,22,370 units) and Hero Glamour (2,35,219 units) out of which it was the Hero Passion that has posted outstanding sales growth of 109.90% YoY in FY24. More

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Sidecar Custom Debuts – Vintage Masterpiece

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarWhile the cruiser spirit of Super Meteor 650 has been retained, the bike itself has been completely transformedRoyal Enfield bikes are among the favourites for customization projects. The relatively simple architecture makes it easier to perform a wide variety of tweaks and enhancements. A recent example involves a Super Meteor 650 that has been completely transformed into a vintage cruiser bike. A vintage sidecar is another key highlight of this customization project.Super Meteor 650 Sidecar Custom – The ChallengeRoyal Enfield has been working with builders around the world to showcase the immense possibilities that exist with their bikes. This approach has been quite useful, as the company is working on a proactive strategy to target international markets.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarThis time, a request was made to Kaichiro Kurosu to build a custom bike based on the Super Meteor 650. Kaichiro Kurosu is one of the leading custom builders in the world. His creations have been featured in various TV commercials and Hollywood movies.Kurosu was given full freedom to experiment on this customization project. The only condition put forth was to retain the soul of a cruiser. Kurosu agreed, and as he always wanted to work on a sidecar, this proved to be the perfect opportunity.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarSuper Meteor 650 Sidecar – Customization detailsKurosu has created an entirely new custom main frame for this project. Only some of the stock frame sections have been used. It is apparent that the bike had to be completely taken apart for this customization project. Most of the stock parts have been replaced with custom units. It includes the headlamp, wheels, fuel tank, side panels, exhaust and tail section. The front fender has been completely removed, whereas the rear fender has been chopped off.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarThis customization project has functionality built in, including that of the sidecar. An enhanced vintage look and feel has been achieved with 60-spoke 21-inch and 18-inch wheels at front and rear, respectively.Full functionality for the sidecar was achieved with the addition of an eccentric adjuster on the front axle. The frame of the sidecar is fully customized, designed and created by Mr. Kurosu. Steel tubes have been used for the frame.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 SidecarThe sidecar gets a 19-inch wheel with 60 spokes. It has a spring suspension setup, comprising leaf springs and dampers. Materials like FRP with glass fibre have been used for creating the body of the sidecar. The sidecar seat has a quilted pattern and looks quite comfy. There’s a compact windscreen mounted at the front. The tail lamp and number plate are mounted on the rear, left section of the sidecar.There aren’t any changes to the engine in this customization project. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 gets power from a 648cc, parallel twin, air-oil cooled SOHC engine. It delivers 47 PS and 52.3 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. More

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      Triumph 400 Range Gets First Ever Price Hike – How Much Dearer?

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      Triumph 400 RangeEven with this price hike, Triumph 400 range is still very competitively priced against rivals from Honda, KTM, TVS, BMW and Royal EnfieldFirst launched in 2023, around nine months ago, Triumph entered the Indian mainstream motorcycle segment with a mass market offering in the form of Speed 400. The Scrambler 400X was soon launched and both motorcycles boast aggressive price points when compared to their immediate rivals. For the first time, Triumph has announced a price hike for these bikes.Triumph 400 Range Gets First Ever Price HikeWith a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto, legacy motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, expanded its portfolio to incorporate smaller displacement and affordable motorcycles. With this, the company will touch more lives as the most affordable Triumph is now offered at a much lower price point than before.Speed 400 was launched at Rs. 2.33 lakh (ex-sh) and 2.23 lakh (ex-sh) introductory for the first 10,000 lucky buyers. Speaking of price, Triumph and Bajaj Auto announced a Rs. 1,500 price hike and is in effect immediately. Both Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X get the same Rs. 1,500 price hike on their sole standard variants.The new pricing now starts from Rs. 2,34,497 (ex-sh) for Speed 400 and Rs. 2,64,496 (ex-sh) for Scrambler 400X. Bajaj Auto or Triumph didn’t quote a reason for the price hike yet. But is highly likely due to rising input costs and inflation could be another reason. Since the price hike isn’t very significant, Triumph 400 range still maintain status quo of being the most VFM in their respective segments.Triumph Speed 400When launched nine months ago, Bajaj and Triumph made waves and were highly regarded for striking significantly competitive pricing. Even though the prices are hiked, value proposition still holds strong and hasn’t dropped one bit. Both Triumph 400 range of motorcycles (Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X) are still most competitively priced in their respective segments.Expanding the 400 lineupOwing to the success of Triumph 400 range, the company is now expanding this potent platform to incorporate more body styles. In that regard, Triumph has commenced testing of Thruxton 400, which is a semi-faired sporty motorcycle with retro charm. It aims to bring Triumph Thruxton’s iconic design to the masses.Triumph 400 range of motorcycles get a 398cc single cylinder DOHC 4V liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating around 40 bhp and 38 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Both Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X offer the highest price to performance ratio in their respective segments.New Triumph Thruxton 400 RenderSpeed 400 primarily rivals sporty neo-retro offerings like Honda CB300R and Hero Mavrick 440. However, the performance puts it against KTM 390 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 310 and BMW G 310 R. Scrambler 400X rivals the likes of Royal Enfield New Himalayan and KTM 390 Adventure.Also read – Royal Enfield New Himalayan long-term review. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 400 First Official Teaser Ahead Of Launch – More Sporty

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      Bajaj Pulsar 400 Teaser OutUpcoming Pulsar 400 is expected to use Pulsar NS200’s perimeter chassis, whereas the engine will come from Dominar 400Bajaj is readying the all-new biggest Pulsar ever – the Pulsar 400. Enthusiasts can expect exhilarating rides across city streets and highways. Moreover, owning the bike will not create any major financial burden. Expected to be positioned below the Dominar, Pulsar 400 is likely to be the most affordable 40 hp, 400 cc bike.Bajaj Pulsar 400 First TeaserAhead of launch on 3rd May 2024, Bajaj has released the first official teaser of the upcoming Pulsar 400. Teaser gives us a sneak peek into the new design. Compared to the NS 250, the rear tyre hugger seems to be redesigned, likely to accommodate a fatter rear tyre.Bajaj Pulsar 400 Teaser OutFor the biggest Pulsar, Bajaj will ensure that it delivers a robust performance and gets a comprehensive range of features. The engine is likely to be borrowed from Dominar 400. The 373cc single cylinder engine is also currently in use with KTM 390 Adventure and RC 390.However, power and torque output is different for Dominar in comparison to the KTM bikes. On-board Dominar, the engine churns out 40 PS and 35 Nm. The KTM bikes have the engine in a higher state of tune, delivering 43.5 PS and 37 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Bajaj Pulsar 400 Launch Teaser Out pic.twitter.com/G4qDXFNdLZ— RushLane (@rushlane) April 23, 2024A slip and assist clutch will be offered as standard with Pulsar 400. Quickshifter could be optional or offered with a top-spec variant. Talking about other hardware specifications, the chassis could be borrowed from the Pulsar NS200. The robust perimeter frame has proven credentials and can easily support higher capacity engines. It is likely to receive some additional tweaks and reinforcements to make it suitable for the biggest Pulsar.Bajaj Pulsar 400 RenderBajaj Pulsar 400 will be getting features such as USD front forks and a monoshock rear suspension. Both ends will have disc brakes, with dual-channel ABS as standard. A fully digital instrument console with Bluetooth will allow users to stay connected on the go. Pulsar 400 could also get features such as turn-by-turn navigation. All-LED lighting and an underbelly exhaust are likely.Bajaj Pulsar 400 pricingBajaj could announce an attractive, limited period launch offer for Pulsar 400. A sub-2 lakh pricing may be challenging, but not impossible. Especially, in case an initial price offer is launched. Bajaj will be looking to provide the best possible boost to the biggest Pulsar. And competitive pricing will play a key role in achieving that goal. A more realistic price band will be around Rs 2.0 lakh to Rs 2.10 lakh. This price band seems appropriate in view of the pricing of Dominar 400 that starts at Rs 2.31 lakh.Bajaj Pulsar 400 RenderWith Pulsar 400, the Pulsar range will evolve to its full potential. An interesting fact is that when Bajaj was planning to launch its 400cc bike, it had the option to use the Pulsar brand name. However, the Pulsar brand name at that time was associated with lower capacity bikes. As a result, a decision was taken in favour of an entirely new brand – the Dominar. It was expected that Dominar 400 would be a game changer in the sub-500cc motorcycle segment. But that hasn’t been the case. It remains to be seen if the Pulsar 400 can achieve a larger share in the sub-500cc segment. More

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      Top 10 Scooters FY 2024 – Activa, Ntorq, Ola S1, iQube, Burgman, Dio, RayZR, Pleasure

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      TVS iQubeTaking into account some of the best-sellers in the scooter segment, sales grew by 14.52% in FY24 period with sales of over 52 lakh unitsFollowing our earlier report on top 10 two wheeler sales in FY24, we now assess scooter sales in the same period. Double digit growth was seen as demand improved both across urban and rural markets. While most ICE models in this list have shown a YoY growth except for Honda Dio and Hero Pleasure, more particularly, it was electric scooters that recorded higher percentage  growth as was seen with both the TVS iQube and Ola S1.Top 10 Scooter Sales FY24 – Honda Activa Undisputed Segment LeaderTop 10 scooter sales in FY24 stood at 52,24,616 units, up from 45,62,346 units sold in FY23. This was a 14.52% YoY growth with a volume growth of 6,62,270 units. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has seen the highest sales for its Activa scooter in FY24. It was not only the highest selling scooter in the past fiscal but also the second best-selling two wheeler in the country after the Hero Splendor. Sales improved by 4.88% to 22,54,527 units in the FY24 period, up from 21,49,658 units sold in FY23.Top 10 Scooters FY 2024TVS Jupiter scooter also posted significant improvement in sales in FY24 by 15.81% YoY to 8,44,863 units up from 7,29,546 units sold in FY23. The Jupiter, with its host of attractive features, superb styling and outstanding performance, commands a 16.17% share on this list. At No.3 was the Suzuki Access scooter with 6,34,563 units sold in FY24, a YoY growth of 27.21% over 4,98,844 units sold in FY23. The facelifted Suzuki Access 125 has been spied on test and set to woo buyers with its better styling and new features.TVS had the Ntorq at No. 4 on this list with a 14.22% YoY growth in sales to 3,31,865 units, up from 2,90,539 units sold in FY23. This led to a 41,326 unit volume growth to command a 6.35% share. Posting a massive 96.47% YoY growth was the TVS iQube. Sales improved dramatically to 1,89,896 units in FY24, up from 96,654 units sold in FY23. Lower down the sales list was the Suzuki Burgman with a 44.51% YoY growth to 1,80,194 units in FY24, up from 1,24,691 units sold in FY23.Top 10 Scooters FY 2024Honda Dio suffered a YoY setback with a 32.63% decline in sales to 1,70,765 units in FY24 from 2,53,467 units sold in FY23 relating to a massive 82,467 unit dip in volumes. Honda Dio 125 comes with a price tag ranging between Rs.83,400 to Rs. 92,300.Ola Electric Ends FY24 with 115% YoY GrowthWhile Yamaha RayZR has seen a 52.95% YoY growth in FY24 to 1,47,092 units, up from 96,172 units sold in FY23, the Hero Pleasure has posted a 16.70% YoY decline in sales. Pleasure sales dipped to 1,41,604 units in FY24 from 1,69,984 units sold in FY23. This was a 28,380 unit volume decline.At No. 10 on this list but with a maximum YoY growth was the Ola S1 in the electric scooter segment. Retail sales improved by 115.48% in FY24 to 3,29,237 units, up from 1,52,791 units sold in FY23 relating to a volume growth of 1,76,446 units and a share of 6.30% on this top 10 scooter sales list. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2024 – Classic, Hunter, Meteor, Bullet, 650 Twins, Himalayan

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      Image – AniketRoyal Enfield has posted YoY growth in domestic markets with the Classic 350 and Hunter 350 bringing in most sales while its exports suffered serious setbackRoyal Enfield experienced a surge in demand in March 2024. The total sales, combining domestic and exports, rose to 75,551 units, marking a notable increase from 72,235 units in March 2023, showcasing a volume growth of 3,316 units. The company is poised for further expansion with plans to introduce the new Guerrilla 450, among five new models scheduled for launch in the current fiscal year.RE Domestic Sales Overview for March 2024In analyzing the company’s domestic sales for the previous month, a significant year-on-year growth of 10.29% was observed, totalling 66,044 units compared to 59,884 units sold in March 2023. However, month-on-month sales experienced a slight decline of 2.76% from February 2024.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2024Royal Enfield’s 350cc range emerged as the frontrunner in the Indian market. The Classic 350 led the sales chart with 25,508 units sold last month, indicating a 4.26% year-on-year growth. Despite commanding a substantial 38.62% share, the Classic 350 experienced a 9.90% month-on-month decline in sales.The Hunter 350 witnessed exceptional demand, boasting a 45.07% year-on-year and 29.53% month-on-month growth, with 15,702 units sold in March 2024. Conversely, the Bullet 350 faced a 5.91% year-on-year and 19.23% month-on-month decline in sales, totalling 11,262 units. Notably, the introduction of new colour schemes failed to significantly boost Bullet 350 sales.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup March 2024Furthermore, the Meteor 350 showcased remarkable sales growth, rising by 44.31% year-on-year and 10.31% month-on-month to 8,963 units. In the higher displacement segment, Royal Enfield’s Himalayan (2,216 units), 650 Twins (2,175 units), and Super Meteor (218 units) were notable performers, with only the 650 Twins witnessing increased year-on-year and month-on-month sales in March 2024.Royal Enfield Exports Breakup March 2024Royal Enfield Exports in March 2024In contrast to domestic sales, Royal Enfield experienced a 35.03% year-on-year decline in exports in March 2024. The export volume decreased from 12,351 units in March 2023 to 9,507 units in the current month. However, there was an 18.64% month-on-month improvement from February 2024.Global markets displayed a preference for larger motorcycles, with the Himalayan leading exports at 2,667 units, marking a significant 340.10% year-on-year growth and a 70.96% month-on-month increase. The RE Meteor 350 also garnered attention internationally, with 1,816 units shipped, reflecting a 10.66% year-on-year improvement and a substantial 45.16% month-on-month growth.While year-on-year sales declined for models like the Classic 350, Super Meteor, Hunter 350, and 650 Twins, each saw remarkable month-on-month growth in exports, except for the Super Meteor. Additionally, Bullet 350 exports surged by 24.61% month-on-month to 400 units in March 2024. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers FY24 Vs FY23 – Splendor, Activa, Shine, Pulsar, Jupiter, Access

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      Hero Splendor 125cc Matte BlackTwo-wheeler sales in India increased by 11.48% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in FY2024 led by Hero Splendor and Honda ActivaFollowing our earlier report on two wheeler retail sales in FY2024, we now assess the top 10 models that garnered the most attention. New and updated models, improved market trends, favorable government policies and improved rural purchases pushed up sales in the past fiscal.Top 10 2 Wheeler Sales FY2024Two wheeler sales grew by 11.48% YoY in FY24 to 1,24,18,128 units, up from 1,11,38,889 units sold in FY23. This was a volume growth of 12,79,239 units. The world’s largest two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp had the Splendor as its best-selling model in FY24 while it was also the company’s top selling model through each of the 12 months. Splendor sales improved by 1.15% YoY to 32,93,324 units in the FY24 period, a growth of 37,580 units over 32,55,744 units sold in FY23. The Splendor currently commands a 26.51% share on this top 10 list.Top 10 Two Wheelers FY24 Vs FY23Honda Activa was the next top selling two wheeler in FY24 with 22,54,537 units sold during the 12 month period, a 4.88% growth when compared to 21,49,658 units sold in FY23. Currently holding an 18.16% share in the top 10 list, the Activa could soon receive an electric variant as most two wheeler makers in India are exploring this route to boost sales. Also from the Honda stables was the Shine. Sales of this commuter bike increased by 22.66% on a YoY basis to 14,82,957 units in FY24 from 12,09,025 units sold in FY23. This related to a YoY volume growth of 2,73,932 units.Bajaj Pulsar has seen a notable increase in sales in FY24 to 14,10,974 units, up 37.11% when compared to 10,29,057 units sold in FY23. The company is continually expanding its Pulsar range either with new models or updating existing models. Recently it was the 2024 Pulsar N250 which has been launched with several feature updates. Soon we will get Pulsar 400.Top 10 Two Wheelers FY24 Vs FY23TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Access, Bajaj PlatinaReporting marginally lower YoY sales was the Hero HF Deluxe which dipped 1.70% t0 10,34,178 units in FY24 down from 10,52,043 units sold in FY23. Lower down the sales list was the TVS Jupiter with a 15.81% hike in sales in FY24 to 8,44,863 units, up from 7,29,546 units sold in FY23. This was volume growth of 1,15,317 units with the Jupiter commanding a 6.80% share on this list.Suzuki Access scooter has posted a 27.21% YoY improvement in sales to 6,34,563 units in FY24. The new Suzuki Access 125 facelift has just been detailed with a host of improved features and updated technology that will allow it to compete even better with rivals such as the Honda Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125 and Hero Destini 125.While Bajaj Platina sales dipped to 5,02,486 units in FY24, sales of TVS XL were up 9.11 percent to 4,81,803 units on a YoY basis. It was the TVS Raider that has noted the most YoY growth in FY24 by  as much as 99.86% to 4,78,443 units, up from 2,39,388 units sold in FY23. More

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      Honda Activa Electric Launch Likely In 2025 – To Rival iQube, Chetak, Rizta

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      Image for illustration purpose.When launched, Honda Activa Electric will rival the family electric scooters like Ather Rizta, Ola S1 X+ and TVS iQube to name a fewIndia being the largest 2W market in the world, poses a stellar proposition for 2W manufacturers to offer a diverse portfolio, touching a wider audience base. EVs are more of a lucrative option today than they ever did. One of India’s leading 2W manufacturers, Honda, is exploring the promising EV route and the first offering might hit the roads in FY 2025.Legacy 2W manufacturers such as HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) currently lack an electric offering in India. HMSI is poised to redefine Indian 2W electric mobility space with an upcoming EV based on the mighty Activa brand.Honda Activa EV Launch PlansActiva is currently India’s best-selling scooter by a huge margin and has been that way for well over a decade. Associating an EV with the massively popular Activa brand will establish a sense of familiarity. Recent reports suggest HMSI intends to expand its production capacity to incorporate new assembly lines for Activa Electric.If you may recall, HMSI scaled back its expansion plans ahead of stricter BS6 emission norms implementation. Covid-19-related atrocities soon followed and the company’s expansion plans were put on hold until now. In an attempt to scale up production capacity, HMSI has added two new manufacturing lines at their Gujarat and Karnataka plants.Honda ActivaThe new third line at Gujarat plant is projected to bring around 6.6 lakh units of additional volume. A dedicated EV manufacturing line is said to be in the works and might go operational in FY25 to meet growing demands for both 2W ICE and electric vehicles. Combined, the total increment in capacity hovers around 9 lakh units per annum mark.Will Activa Electric be among the biggest impacts on 2W market?Post Covid-19, the market is falling back to its former glory and HMSI is eying to get closer to its peak performance of 5.9 million units in FY19. Past financial year has awarded Honda with a 13% growth in domestic sales with around 4.5 million units in volume and a 25% market share of the total 2W industry of India.Today, India is among the leading economies of the world. Better distribution of incomes, sustained economic growth, normal rainfall, increasing population and increasing consumption among the population can prove to be a perfect recipe for significant growth in the 2W market from both urban and rural areas.Considering the gargantuan popularity of Activa in India, we would reckon upcoming Activa EV might prove to be India’s biggest scooter launch in almost a decade. Considering the conservative and non gimmicky approach to ICE Activa, Honda might strike the right balance between features and pricing to dominate India’s e-scooter market.Source More