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      Yamaha 150cc Adventure Motorcycle Launch Planned For India

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      Keeping costs in mind, new Yamaha ADV can just be a pseudo one that is based on FZ-X and not a full-blown off-roader like WR 155R2023 Yamaha Crosser 150cc ADV image for illustration purposeYamaha is yet to launch an ADV in the Indian market. Not that Yamaha lacks ADVs and off-roaders in its arsenal. They have many on offer in the international market. Just that India has missed out on an ADV from Team Blue.Speaking about ADV motorcycles on sale in India – At the lower end of the spectrum, we have seen that ADVs and off-roaders have sprung up a lot lately. With Xpulse 200 being the go-to off-roader, we also have CB200X from Honda. There is wiggle room for an ADV from a mainstream manufacturer that would slot between Xpulse and Himalayan.Yamaha 150cc Adventure MotorcycleYamaha seems to have understood this and has recently revealed that a 125cc to 155cc ADV is under consideration. According to a recent report, Yamaha is planning to launch a premium ADV based on an engine with displacement ranging from 125cc to 155cc. Yamaha India Chairman, Eishin Chihana said that ADVs are in focus, owing to its massive popularity in the country.He added that Yamaha India is considering possibilities of an ADV within the 125cc to 155cc space. This narrows down the search to FZ-X based pseudo-ADV and WR 155R, which is a proper off-roader. WR 155R is one of the best off-road tools in Yamaha’s arsenal and is said to be a proper hoot.Yamaha FZ-X modified ADV by Zero CustomsIt has a 155.1cc engine that makes around 16 bhp of power and 14 Nm of torque. It gets 21” front and 18” rear spoke wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres. Add to it long travel suspension and a 245 mm ground clearance, the trail would go on as long as its 8L fuel tank would allow. If Yamaha considers this, it would be a lot more expensive than Xpulse 200 4V.If Yamaha is serious about launching an ADV in India, we would wager that it would be a pseudo-ADV based on the currently sold FZ-X. We recently covered an ADV based on FZ-X recently which won a customisation challenge held by the company. Something similar to that, has a good chance of making it to production.Legendary RX100 Will Be BackThe prospect of a pseudo ADV based on FZ-X is not very exciting. What is exciting though, is that Yamaha RX100 would be back with an ICE engine. Only this time, it would don a bigger engine than 100cc.This way, Yamaha will match the upcoming RX motorcycle with OG RX100 in terms of performance and character. Next gen RX100 will launch in a few years. Yamaha’s ADV might launch before that.Source More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles Nov 2022 – Pulsar, Apache, Classic 350, Hunter

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      Even though sales thrived YoY, top 10 motorcycles collectively registered a degrowth MoM – losing over 1.3 lakh unitsImage – Throttle98After taking a look at the top 10 two wheelers Nov 2022 and top 10 scooters Nov 2022, here is how the top 10 motorcycles list stand in Nov 2022. With 6,77,202 units sold in November 2022, India’s top 10 motorcycles showed positive growth YoY. When compared to 5,48,624 units sold in November 2021, top 10 motorcycles segment grew by 23.44% with 1,28,578 units gained in volume YoY. There is a sharp drop in sales when compared to October 2022 charts.Country’s highest-seller is still the evergreen Splendor by Hero MotoCorp. With 2,65,588 units, splendor showed good growth of 37.97% on a YoY basis. As opposed to 1,92,490 units sold a year ago, Splendor gained 73,098 units in volume YoY. Splendor alone accounts for 39.22% of the market share among the top sellers.Top 10 Motorcycles November 2022Honda’s CB Shine is the Japanese brand’s highest-selling motorcycle and takes 2nd spot on this list. With 83,622 units to beat from last year, CB Shine sold 1,14,965 units and recorded a 37.48% YoY growth and volume growth stood at 31,343 units YoY. CB Shine holds 16.98% of market share among this list.At 3rd spot, we have the Pulsar lineup from Bajaj. The company sold 72,735 Pulsars last month, up by 17.48% YoY as opposed to 61,913 units sold a year before in the same time frame. Bajaj Pulsar gained 10,822 units in volume on a YoY basis and holds 10.74% market share. When compared to 1,13,870 units sold in October 2022, Pulsar lost over 40,000 units in volume MoM. Bajaj has launched the new Pulsar P150, which is expected to boost sales.Top 10 Motorcycles November 2022At 4th place, we have Hero HF Deluxe which registered a de-growth of 14.54% YoY by selling just 65,074 units as opposed to 76,149 units sold a year ago. Volume loss stood at 11,075 units. Bajaj Platina lost 44.43% sales YoY as it sold just 33,702 units with 60,646 units to beat. Platina lost 26,944 units in volume YoY. The recently launched Bajaj Platina ABS 110 is likely to boost this budget commuter’s sales in the future.Honda Unicorn came close to doubling its sales by registering 84.69% YoY growth. Unicorn sold 28,739 units, up from 15,555 units sold last year. Volume gained YoY by Unicorn is 13,174 units. TVS Apache lags behind its main rival Bajaj Pulsar by over 45K units. Apache sold 27,122 units in November 2022 and sales dropped by 5.19% YoY as opposed to 28,608 units sold a year ago. Apache’s market share is around 4%, while Pulsar’s stands at 10.74%.Raider Registered 168% GrowthRaider 125 by TVS sold 26,997 units and took 8th spot on this list. Raider often don’t feature on top 10 motorcycles list, the recent update with a modern 5” TFT display with a ton of features must have worked its charm. Raider registered 168.89% YoY growth as opposed to 10,040 units sold a year before.Top 10 MotorcyclesNov-22Nov-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,65,5881,92,49037.972. Honda CB Shine1,14,96583,62237.483. Bajaj Pulsar72,73561,91317.484. Hero HF Deluxe65,07476,149-14.545. Bajaj Platina33,70260,646-44.436. Honda Unicorn 15028,72915,55584.697. TVS Apache27,12228,608-5.198. TVS Raider26,99710,040168.899. Royal Enfield Classic 35026,70219,60136.2310. Royal Enfield Hunter 35015,5880–Total6,77,2025,48,62423.449th and 10th spots are occupied by Royal Enfield motorcycles – Classic 350 and Hunter 350 with sales figures of 26,702 and 15,588 units respectively. This is for the first time after a long time that two Royal Enfield motorcycles have featured in the top 10 list. Classic 350 registered 36.23% YoY growth when compared to 19,601 thumpers sold a year ago and gained 7,101 units in volume YoY. Hunter 350 was launched this year and sales have been holding on to itself. More

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      Hero XPulse 200T Facelift Launch Price Rs 1.25 L – 3 New Colours

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      Hero XPulse 200T is conceived as a touring version of the capable XPulse 200 off-roaderHero XPulse 200T FaceliftHero MotoCorp has been ramping up sales like clockwork. The company has a portfolio of some of the most value-for-money products. Models like Splendor are still going strong crushing every other motorcycle to become the highest-selling motorcycle in India as seen in our top motorcycles post.If we take the company’s current flagship XPulse range, even though they don’t sell like Pulsar series or Apache series or FZ series, they still make their way to top 10 lists in Hero’s sales as seen the Hero sales breakup post. But within this 200cc platform, 200S and 200T are not that popular and Hero is fixing one of those with a facelift.Hero XPulse 200T FaceliftHero has updated the XPulse 200T for the 2023 model year with a facelift. Launch price is Rs 1,25,726, ex-sh. Anyone remember the XPulse 200 Scrambler Concept that Hero showed off in 2018? No? We mention it because the subtle changes XPulse 200T gets, reminds us of that concept. Changes are a small body-coloured visor identical to the one on Scrambler Concept, a fork gaiter (fork boots) and blacked-out aesthetics.Front forks and exhaust cover are now finished in black or dark grey. Also new is the engine guard or the belly pan with a new design. Grab rails are also new and are simpler than the ones currently on sale. Headlight unit and handlebar are still the same. But the new 200T gets a new red insert on the cylinder head, something we recently saw on XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition.Hero XPulse 200T FaceliftRanjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Hero MotoCorp said, “XPulse has built a robust position among motorcycling enthusiasts in India, and we are certain that this trend will be further strengthened with the launch of the new Hero XPulse 200T 4V.Offering a distinctive experience to riders, the Hero XPulse 200T 4V truly comes in an all-new avatar, with its bold, youthful, and retro design elements. An embodiment of endless highways, and the dream of freedom, the new motorcycle is engineered to deliver an unmatched touring experience with utmost comfort and performance.”Powertrain SpecsHero XPulse 200T facelift gets the same 4V head as we saw with the XPulse 200 off-roader. It churns out a maximum power of 19.1 PS @ at 8500 RPM and torque of 17.3 Nm @ 6500rpm (6% more power and 5% added torque). Thus making it more touring-friendly, thanks to the re-tuned power-torque curve and revised transmission ratio. It will come mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Rest of the components like alloy wheels, petal disc brakes, suspension (37mm front forks & 7-step adjustable mono-shock suspension) and exhaust unit seems to be the same as well.The motorcycle comes loaded with a variety of intelligent assistance systems including best-in-class turn-by-turn navigation, LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, gear indicator, trip meter and service reminder that make your journey even safer and more comfortable.It comes in 3 colour options of Matt Funk Lime Yellow, Matt Shield Gold and Sports Red. More

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      Bajaj Platina ABS 110cc Launch Price 72k – First In Segment

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      Bajaj Platina 110 ABS will ensure better safety for riders, who often have to deal with panic braking situationsBajaj Platina ABS 110ccContinuing on its mission to improve overall user experience, Bajaj has launched Platina 110 ABS. It is India’s first motorcycle in 100-110cc segment to offer the safety net of ABS. The bike also gets a digital speedometer that shows a broader range of information including ABS indicator.Even with first-in-segment ABS features and other updates, Bajaj has ensured that Platina 110 does not compromise on the affordability factor. Platina 110 ABS is available at a starting price of Rs 72,224 (ex-showroom Delhi). This is around the same as 100cc Splendor Plus, the largest selling motorcycle in the country.Bajaj Platina 110 ABSRiding on two wheels can never be 100% safe. But at least new features can reduce some of the risks that riders face on an everyday basis. Platina 110 ABS does just that by providing the right equipment to effectively deal with panic braking situations. Based on consumer feedback, it was noted that one of the key challenges two-wheeler users face is panic braking. Such situations can arise due to various factors such as stray animals, rash driving, bad patches on the roads, potholes, wrong side driving, etc.ABS helps, as it significantly improves balance, handling and stability in such challenging situations. ABS also reduces braking distance, which helps avoid direct collisions. With ABS, users can avoid skidding and crashing, which can result in serious bruising and other injuries. ABS becomes all the more important here, as India accounts for the world’s highest road deaths. Among them, around 45% of the accidents involve two-wheelers.Bajaj Platina ABS 110ccApart from improved braking, Platina 110 ABS is equipped with a new digital speedometer. It displays a range of information including ABS indicator, gear indicator and gear guidance. Platina 110 ABS has longer front and rear suspension that helps avoid jerks and vibrations. The bike has a long, wide and well-padded seat for optimal comfort of both rider and pillion. Platina 110 ABS has state-of-the-art headlight with integrated DRL, which ensures clear visibility to the rider.Will other commuter bikes get ABS?Segment-first features are always welcome and even more so when they are meant to prevent injuries and save lives. In various tests, ABS has demonstrated its capabilities to prevent accidents. As ABS offers clear, scientifically verifiable benefits, it raises the question as to why it should not be made mandatory for all two wheelers. If helmets can be made mandatory, why not ABS?Increased cost is apparently the primary resistance, but if Bajaj can do it why not others. Lakhs of 100-110cc bikes are sold annually, which demonstrates the significant number of users that stand to gain with ABS.Even if there is no regulatory intervention, it is possible that market forces may prompt other OEMs to introduce ABS with their commuter bikes. People who care about their safety and their loved ones will naturally prefer bikes that offer enhanced safety. More

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      Top 10 Scooters Nov 2022 – Activa, Access, Jupiter, iQube Electric

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      TVS Jupiter lost as much as 30,000 units in sales MoM when compared to last month and surprisingly lags behind Suzuki Access2022 TVS iQube ElectricIn the earlier post, we took a look at the top 10 two wheelers sales Nov 2022. In this post, we will take a look at the scooter sales for the last month. Scooter segment in India is on a positive note when sales are concerned. Within top 10 scooters charts for November 2022, Activa takes a massive lead again over its rivals. With 1,75,084 scooters sold in November 2022, Activa maintained dominance.To put it into context, Activa sales were more than the 2nd to 8th highest-selling scooter sales combined. The top 10 scooters sales accounted for 3,69,526 units and saw 34.85% YoY growth when 2,74,026 units sold in November 2021 are taken into account. Volume gain collectively stood at 95,500 units YoY. With 1,24,082 scooters to beat from last year, Activa registered 41.1% YoY growth by gaining 51,002 scooters in volume. Activa holds 47.38% of market share out of the top 10 scooters.Top 10 Scooters Nov 2022Suzuki Access has outsold TVS Jupiter and has secured the 2nd spot. With 48,113 units sold, Access has gained 13.26% in sales YoY and 5,632 units in volume YoY. The most interesting developments among top 10 scooters in November 2022 is the figures registered by TVS Jupiter, which has been securing 2nd spot for a long time.Jupiter sold just 47,422 units last month. In October 2022, Jupiter sales stood at 77,042 units and within a month, Jupiter has lost almost 30,000 units. When compared to 44,139 units sold last year, Jupiter saw 7.44% YoY growth by gaining 3,283 units.Top 10 Scooters November 2022Hero’s first entrant into this list is Pleasure which clocked 19,739 units in November 2022. When compared to 11,136 units sold a year ago, Pleasure gained 77.25% YoY with 8,603 units gained in volume YoY. It definitely looks like Pleasure had a lot of fun last month.TVS’ second vehicle in the top 10 scooters list is the sporty NTORQ. It sold 17,003 units last month as opposed to 19,157 units sold a year before in the same time period. This way, TVS NTORQ became the first scooter on this list to register a negative growth of 11.24% and lost 2,157 units in volume.TVS iQube Makes It To Top 10 ScootersHonda Dio took 6th spot with 16,102 units sold last month. It is Honda’s second product on this list and it registered 88.95% YoY growth as opposed to 8,522 units sold last year in the same time period. Dio gained 7,580 units in volume YoY and has 4.36% of market share among the top 10 scooters.Top 10 ScootersNov-22Nov-21Growth % YoY1. Honda Activa1,75,0841,24,08241.102. Suzuki Access48,11342,48113.263. TVS Jupiter47,42244,1397.444. Hero Pleasure19,73911,13677.255. TVS Ntorq17,00319,157-11.246. Honda Dio16,1028,52288.957. Hero Destini15,4113,264372.158. Yamaha RayZR10,79512,344-12.559. TVS iQube Electric10,0566991338.6310. Yamaha Fascino9,8018,20219.50Total3,69,5262,74,02634.85Destini sold 15,411 units and registered a positive growth of 372.15% as opposed to just 3,264 units sold in November 2021. Yamaha’s sporty RayZR and Fascino 125 scooters secured 8th and 10th spots with 10,795 and 9,801 units sold last month. Because RayZR sold 12,344 units and Fascino sold 8,202 units a year before, RayZR managed to witness a decline in sales by 12.55% and Fascino managed to gain by 19.5% YoY.TVS iQube electric scooter makes it to the top 10 scooters list in November 2022 and breaks stereotypes. For the 2nd time in recent months, an electric scooter is breaking bread with its ICE rivals and has featured on the top 10 list. With 10,056 units sold, iQube saw the greatest YoY comeback as it witnessed 1338.63% YoY growth over just 699 units sold last year. More

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      New BMW S1000RR Vs Rivals – Yamaha R1, CBR 1000RR-R, Panigale, ZX-10R

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      Even though Yamaha R1, Honda Fireblade and Suzuki GSXR-1000 are not currently offered in India, they rival BMW S1000RRBMW S1000RR Vs RivalsAfter the launch of BMW G 310 RR, BMW have now turned towards its flagship litre-class motorcycle that sits in 200 bhp+ category. This is where racing machines like Kawasaki ZX-10R, Aprilia RSV4 1100, Ducati Panigale V4, Yamaha YZF-R1, Honda CBR 1000RR-R Fireblade and Suzuki GSXR-1000 currently party.We are aware that the latter three motorcycles are currently not on sale in India. But it would be unfair to leave these stalwarts behind just because India doesn’t get them. In global markets, these litre class machines are hugely popular after middle-weight machines. Let’s see how the recently launched BMW S 1000 RR fares.BMW S1000RR Vs RivalsStarting with their prices, it is Kawasaki ZX-10R at Rs. 15.99 lakh that absolutely decimates its rivals as it is brought into the country via CKD route while the rest are imports. At Rs. 26.49 lakh, Standard Panigale V4 is more expensive than top-spec BMW S1000RR Pro M Sport which is priced at 24.55 lakh. Top-spec SP2 variant of Ducati Panigale V4 costs a hefty Rs. 40.99 lakh (all prices ex-sh).Highest displacement among this bunch goes to Italians. RSV4 displaces 1099cc and Panigale displaces 1103cc, while Japs and Germans stick within 1000cc. Outright power award goes to Honda Fireblade with 215 bhp and R1 makes the least power at 194.3 bhp. Both Italians make their power lower in the range of 13,000 RPM. Fireblade makes its excess power at 14,500 RPM.BMW S1000RR Vs RivalsTorque war is dominated by Aprilia. It makes the highest torque at 125 Nm at 10,500 RPM. That said, Ducati is not far off with 123.4 Nm, but this torque comes in at just 9,500 RPM. Fireblade, on paper, looks the laziest as it makes its 113 Nm torque at 12,500 RPM. All the motorcycles come with a 6-speed gearbox with quick shifters and top speed hovers around 300 km/h mark.Ducati Panigale V4 has the longest wheelbase at 1469mm and Yamaha R1 has the shortest at 1405mm aiding handling. Suzuki GSXR-1000 and BMW S1000RR are short-rider-friendly with relatively low seat height. Kawasaki ZX-10R is the lightest motorcycle of the bunch weighing in at just 193 kg and RSV4 is the heaviest at 202 kg.SpecsWhile all litre-class bikes come with the same front tyre size, S1000RR, RSV4, Panigale V4 and Fireblade offer 200-section rear tyre, while rest come shod with 190-section tyre wrapped to 17” alloy wheels at both front and back. Ducati is the only one offering a 245mm rear disc and the rest of the rivals come with 220mm rear disc. Braking hardware on all motorcycles are handled by flagship equipment by makers like Nissin and Brembo.BMW S1000RR is the only one that features larger 45mm front adjustable USD forks which are from Marzocchi as opposed to 43mm forks from brands like Ohlins and WP. Some top-spec variants also offer electronically adjustable suspensions as well. Something that BMW misses on. All the motorcycles come packed to the gills with electronic aids to aid performance.With an almost 18L fuel tank, Aprilia offers the longest track time before refilling. As Kawasaki is locally assembled, it offers a stunning proposition of highest performance for just Rs. 15.99 lakh (ex-sh). As to why Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki don’t bring their enthusiast track bikes to India, it is best known to them. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2022 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Jupiter

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      YoY sales growth of top 10 two wheelers was recorded at 19.13 percent in November 2022, dominated once again by stalwarts Hero Splendor and Honda ActivaHero Splendor Black EditionAs the year 2022 draws to a close, a positive sentiment was seen across the two and four wheeler segments. While top 10 car sales increased by 35.09 percent YoY, top 10 two wheeler sales saw a 19.13 percent growth.We take a look at how the top 10 two wheelers performed in the past month. Sales of top 10 two wheelers increased in Nov 2022 to 8,85,877 units from 7,43,635 units sold in Nov 2021. This was a growth of 19.13 percent YoY or 1,42,242 units. This was however a MoM sales de-growth from 10,64,908 units sold in Oct 2022.Top 10 Two-Wheeler Sales Nov 2022Hero Splendor topped the sales charts last month with 2,65,588 units sold, a 37.97 percent YoY growth over 1,92,490 units sold in Nov 2021. This was a 73,098 unit growth with the Splendor commanding a 29.98 percent share.At No. 2 was Honda Activa with a 41.10 percent YoY growth to 1,75,084 units sold in Nov 2022 up from 1,24,082 units sold in Nov 2021. Honda CB Shine came in next on this list of top 10 two wheeler sales in Nov 2022 with 1,14,965 units sold last month, up 37.48 percent from 83,622 units sold in Nov 2021.Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2022There was also the Bajaj Pulsar at No. 4 with 72,735 units sold in Nov 2022 as against 61,913 units sold in Nov 2021, relating to a 17.48 percent YoY growth. Bajaj Pulsar commanded an 8.21 percent share in this list and includes all variants of the series from 125cc to 250cc among which are Pulsar 125, NS125, 150, N160, NS160, NS200, RS200, N250, and F250.HF Deluxe, Suzuki Access, TVS JupiterHF Deluxe sales took a fall in Nov 2022 by 14.54 percent to 65,074 units, down from 76,149 units sold in Nov 2021. Suzuki Access and TVS Jupiter came in next with YoY sales growth of 13.26 percent and 7.44 percent respectively.Access sales were at 48,113 units in the past month, up from 42,481 units sold in Nov 2021 while Jupiter saw its sales increase to 47,422 units last month as against 44,139 unit sales in Nov 2021. TVS is also slated to upscale the Jupiter range, which includes Jupiter, Jupiter ZX, Jupiter Classic and Jupiter 125, in 2023 with newer features.Top 10 2WheelersNov-22Nov-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,65,5881,92,49037.972. Honda Activa1,75,0841,24,08241.103. Honda CB Shine1,14,96583,62237.484. Bajaj Pulsar72,73561,91317.485. Hero HF Deluxe65,07476,149-14.546. Suzuki Access48,11342,48113.267. TVS Jupiter47,42244,1397.448. TVS XL 10034,46542,558-19.029. Bajaj Platina33,70260,646-44.4310. Honda CB Unicorn28,72915,55584.69Total8,85,8777,43,63519.13YoY sales de-growth was reported for both the TVS XL100 (34,465 units) and Bajaj Platina (33,702 units) by 19.02 percent and 44.43 percent respectively. The maximum YoY sales growth was seen in the case of CB Unicorn by 13,174 units or 84.69 percent to 28,729 units in Nov 2022 up from 15,555 units sold in Nov 2021. More

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      Honda Electric Motorcycle Design Sketch – USD Forks, Dual Disc

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      Honda has chalked out aggressive plans for EV segment, with target to launch at least 10 new electric-two-wheelers by 2025Honda Electric Bike TeasersAs part of its program to achieve carbon neutrality, Honda will be stepping-up focus on introducing multiple electric two-wheelers as well as flex-fuel vehicles. Honda’s electric portfolio will include electric bikes, mopeds, commuters and more powerful, performance-oriented electric bikes.To expedite the process, Honda has teamed up with other companies such as Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. The collaboration will entail development of standardized swappable battery architecture. Such collaborations will help reduce development and production cost, which will benefit all stakeholders and the entire electric two-wheeler ecosystem.Honda electric bike designBased on design sketch of Honda’s upcoming electric bike, it is evident that the brand’s signature styling will continue in electric segment. This is especially true for its performance-oriented electric bikes. The image of the bike was posted by the American division of Honda. Design language of the bike looks familiar to that of recently launched CB750 Hornet and CB300F.As compared to electric scooters that offer more freedom to experiment with the design, the choices are fairly limited in case of electric bikes. A major reason is placement of battery, which has to be centrally mounted. To ensure an optimal centre of gravity, the most suitable place is lower middle section. This is where ICE-based motorcycles have their engine. Most electric bikes follow the same approach and it continues with Honda’s upcoming electric bike.Honda Electric Motorcycle Design SketchWhile only the side view is visible in the sketch, the outline of a flat-type, aggressive front fascia can be seen. Other key features include low-set handlebar, USD front forks in golden finish, sculpted fuel tank, step-up seat, short tail section, alloy wheels, disc brakes at both ends and sporty graphics.Body panelling is closely knit and tightly packed, which helps ensure a compact look and feel for the bike. Covers for the battery and electric powertrain are done in metallic finish, which introduces another layer of aesthetic dynamism. As this is a design sketch, there are likely to be several iterations before the bike reaches production stage. Newer innovations in battery technology and linked hardware could also influence the final design of the bike.Honda electric two-wheeler for IndiaHonda’s Benly e: electric scooter has been spied on road tests multiple times. Either Benly e: could be launched in India or there could be an entirely new product. With Activa the current bestseller, Honda could introduce a similar product in electric format to target the mass market. In international markets, there are multiple versions of Benly e: electric scooter. The top-spec variant has a range of 87 km.Honda Electric Two Wheeler Launch PlanHonda electric scooter for India will have multiple challengers such as Ather 450X, TVS iQube, Ola S1 Pro and Bajaj Chetak. Ola especially is quite gung-ho, having announced its intention to beat Honda Activa sales by August 2023. Whether or not it materializes remains to be seen. More