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      New Royal Enfield 650cc Scrambler Showcased At EICMA 2022

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      RE 650 scrambler looks sporty with flat-tracker style side panels, 2 into 1 exhaust and dual-purpose block-pattern tyresNew Royal Enfield 650cc ScramblerSuccess of 650 twins has given Royal Enfield the confidence to expand its 650cc portfolio. RE’s expanded 650cc range will comprise multiple body styles such as roadster, cruiser, bobber and a scrambler. At the EICMA 2022, RE has revealed their 650cc Cruiser called Super Meteor 650 as well as Scrambler 650.As compared to other upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc bikes, the scrambler will have an athletic profile. It will have superior capabilities in terms of negotiating busy city streets. Dual-purpose tyres indicate that it can also be fun on off-road tracks.Royal Enfield 650cc scramblerSome of the components such as instrument cluster, switches, indicators and tail lamp appear to have been borrowed from Hunter 350. Such basic components are likely to be shared by other upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc bikes as well. A distinctive feature of RE 650cc scrambler is flat-tracker style round side panels. It works to enhance the bike’s sporty profile and is indicative of its racing capabilities.Upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc scrambler can be seen with dual-purpose block-pattern tyres. A visual inspection of the tread pattern hints towards Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres. The bike has a 2 into 1 exhaust pipe, which should help reduce weight and deliver some performance boost as well. The exhaust’s aural experience is expected to be peppier in comparison to other upcoming 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield.New Royal Enfield 650cc ScramblerOther key features of Royal Enfield 650cc scrambler include round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, tear-drop shaped fuel tank, single instrument pod, scooped rider seat and short tail section. Ergonomics are pretty relaxed with centrally mounted foot pegs and wide handlebar.Royal Enfield 650cc scrambler specsPowering the bike will be the same 648cc parallel-twin motor in use with Interceptor and Continental GT 650. It generates 47 bhp of max power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. While performance numbers will be same, 650cc scrambler can have higher power-to-weight ratio with its reduced body weight.Key hardware for the bike includes disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS. The bike will have wider rear tyre. Suspension setup comprises non-adjustable USD forks at front and twin rear shock absorbers.New Royal Enfield 650cc ScramblerWith its expanded 650cc range, Royal Enfield is probably getting ready to meet increased demand for such bikes in the future. Road infrastructure is expanding at a rapid pace across the country, which is expected to provide better opportunities to enthusiasts to explore the great outdoors. Making it possible will be the upcoming 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield.A balanced mix of performance and affordability will continue to attract users to Royal Enfield bikes. The company is also likely to aggressively target export markets with its new range of 650cc motorcycles. More

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      New Honda EM1 Electric Scooter Debuts – Swappable Battery Tech

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      Honda’s first two-wheeler EV for Europe, EM1 e: electric scooter is planned for launch in summer of 2023New Honda EM1 Electric ScooterWhile its ICE-based two-wheelers continue to generate majority of sales, Honda is stepping-up focus in EV space as well. Honda has plans to introduce at least 10 electric two-wheelers globally by 2025. One of these is EM1 e: electric scooter, which has been unveiled at ongoing EICMA 2022.EM1 is essentially short for Electric Moped and the e: suffix denotes Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP). MPP platform comprises removable battery packs and battery swapping stations, which will work as the core infrastructure for Honda’s upcoming electric two-wheelers. Honda is focusing on relatively smaller battery packs for its entry-level EVs. These are easy to use and offer adequate range for daily commutes and everyday city sprints.Honda EM1 e: featuresWith its compact, trendy profile, Honda EM1 e: electric scooter will primarily target younger audiences. The scooter has curvy body panels with smooth edges, which ensure a refined look and feel. It is clearly built for utilitarian purposes, as the scooter does not have any radical or ostentatious design elements. Some of the key features include apron-mounted LED headlamp, sleek instrument cowl and round rear view mirrors.With its flat floorboard, front and underseat storage space and dedicated rear rack, Honda EM1 e: electric scooter can carry quite a bit of load. The single-piece seat looks comfy and there are foldable foot pegs located on the side panels. The battery pack is located under the seat and is a removable unit. The floorboard panel is pretty thick and is likely to be holding the battery management system and other related components.[embedded content][embedded content]Honda EM1 e: range, specsHonda EM1 e: electric scooter range is over 40 km. While this number seems a bit low, it has been purposefully kept that way to reduce battery cost. Moreover, Honda will be building its battery swapping infrastructure for taking care of range anxiety. From the images, it appears that Honda EM1 e: is equipped with a hub-mounted motor. Details about the motor and battery capacity are not available at this point of time.Honda Mobile Power Pack e: has been developed with a strong focus on quality, reliability and durability. It has been tested for a variety of conditions such as humidity, varying temperatures, impact and vibrations. Apart from using swapping stations, users can also charge the battery in the comfort of their home.Hardware list is pretty basic such as telescopic front fork and dual rear shock absorbers. While other details have not been officially revealed, Honda EM1 e: electric scooter appears to be using a 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheel.Honda EM1 e: electric scooter is confirmed for Europe, but there’s no clarity about its launch in India. Honda had earlier stated that its first electric two-wheeler for India will be an e-moped with top speed of around 50 kmph. It is planned for launch in April 2023. Later, a high-speed electric two-wheeler will also be launched in India. More

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 First Look Walkaround – Full Details

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      With the same engine as Interceptor and Continental GT 650, RE Super Meteor 650 will offer a different character suiting its cruiser formRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Walkaround2022 EICMA Show turned out to be an important event for Royal Enfield fans around the world. At this show, RE unveiled its Super Meteor 650 cruiser motorcycle. It is one of the most awaited bikes in India. One that has generated a lot of buzz in the motorcycling fraternity.Cruisers are a tempting proposition when compared to sports tourers and all-out tourers. The word cruiser has been used more widely in modern times to fit a lot of motorcycles under its umbrella. But the charm of textbook cruisers still remains with their low seat height, front-set footpegs and easily accessible handlebar.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 – WalkaroundIf we take a look at proper 650cc cruisers, we only had Kawasaki Vulcan S that is priced at Rs. 6.4 lakh (ex-sh). RE Super Meteor 650 is likely to give Vulcan S, a run for its money. The company has launched the bike in two variants namely Super Meteor 650 and Super Meteor 650 Tourer.Being a cruiser, Super Meteor 650 gets a lot of things right. For starters, it gets the design right. RE has stuck to its retro-classic DNA and we are glad that it did. Everything on this motorcycle looks like it will age gracefully. From its round headlights, round taillights, teardrop-shaped fuel tank and subtle use of chrome, it exudes a retro charm that is hard to shake off. Below is a detailed walkaround video of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, shared by Peak Motorcycles.[embedded content][embedded content]Available in two variants – Super Meteor 650 is the solo tourer variant and will be available in five colourways – Astral Black, Astral Blue, Astral Green, Interstellar Grey and Interstellar Green. Second variant is Super Meteor 650 Tourer – it is the grand tourer variant and will be available in two colourways – Celestial Red and Celestial Blue.The motorcycle is supported by an extensive ecosystem of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories that compliment its touring capabilities. Of the three motorcycles unveiled at EICMA, the Astral Black Super Meteor 650 is equipped with Solo Tourer Genuine Motorcycle Accessories kit, including bar end mirrors, deluxe footpeg, solo finisher, LED indicators and machined wheels.The Celestial Red Super Meteor 650 Tourer is equipped with the Grand Tourer accessories kit including deluxe touring dual-seat, touring windscreen, passenger backrest, deluxe footpegs, longhaul panniers, touring handlebar and LED indicators. The Interstellar Green Super Meteor 650 is displayed in the standard format.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc SpecsFeatures & SpecsRE Super Meteor 650 is getting first for Royal Enfield features like front 43 mm USD forks and LED headlights. Royal Enfield has offered alloy wheels on all trims like on Meteor 350. Which might not be as pretty as spoked wheels, but is more convenient. At the rear, Super Meteor 650 packs in twin shock absorbers. We still get single disc setup at both ends. Front gets 320mm and rear gets 300mm and is equipped with dual-channel ABS. We now get 16” wheels at the rear with 150/80-B16 tyres. While front gets a 19” wheel shod with 100/90-19 tyres.Speaking of platform, RE Super Meteor 650 will share most of its mechanicals and chassis with Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. It is a 648cc parallel twin, oil-cooled engine that kicks out 47 bhp of power and 52.3 Nm of torque. Royal Enfield is expected to tune the engine slightly to suit the character of a cruiser.With its comfort, straight-line stability with a 1,500mm wheelbase, and mile-mulching capability, RE Super Meteor 650 is likely to make a mark in 650cc cruiser segment across the globe. At 241 kg, it is the heaviest RE to date and Thunderbird’s 20L fuel tank could have been a godsend instead of 15L tank. It will be showcased in India at Rider Mania later this month. More

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      RE Super Meteor 650 Red, Black Colour – First Official Photo Leaks ?

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      Super Meteor 650 will have several distinctive features, something not seen with any of the existing Royal Enfield bikesRE Super Meteor 650 Red And Black ColourSpotted multiple times across city streets and highways, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is one of the most awaited bikes in the country. It will make its global debut later today at 2022 EICMA. Ahead of that, first photo of the upcoming Super Meteor 650 has been leaked online. It is seen in a dual tone finish of Red and black colour.Super Meteor 650 is part of the company’s strategy to expand options available to enthusiasts in the 650cc segment. 650 twins are already enjoying spectacular success with a market share of more than 80 percent in 500cc+ motorcycle segment. Addition of new 650cc products like Super Meteor will further strengthen Royal Enfield’s presence in this space. Exports are also expected to contribute significant numbers to overall sales of Super Meteor 650.Super Meteor 650 new detailsErgonomics are vitally important for cruisers and Royal Enfield is making sure that Super Meteor lives up to expectations. A key detail that has been revealed is low seat height, even less than 765mm of Meteor 350. This will be advantageous in terms of handling and overall ride dynamics. Low seat height will ensure that even shorter individuals can handle the bike without any hassles.Given the bike’s significant volume and weight, it is imperative for users to firmly plant their feet on the ground. A low seat height will make it possible. The bike has a scooped seat, which will ensure optimal comfort and adequate lumbar support, as necessary for long distance touring. Ergonomics are further enhanced with wide handlebar and forward set foot pegs.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc – Official TeaserAnother key feature will be a new LED headlight. Super Meteor will be the first Royal Enfield bike to have this type of headlight. Upcoming Himalayan 450 is also expected to get a similar LED headlight. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 will be using 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels. This setup is slightly different from Meteor 350 that has a 17-inch rear wheel. As for the rubber, Super Meteor 650 is likely to get Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tyres.Super Meteor 650 features, specsApart from the signature retro theme, Super Meteor will have a completely unique profile. Everything from fuel tank design to offset fuel filler cap, retro-styled winged logo, side panels and tail section will be entirely new. However, some components such as instrument cluster, switchgear, tripper navigation and round LED tail light could be borrowed from Meteor 350. Switch cubes are expected to have a lighter colour shade in comparison to the usual black finish.Super Meteor will be utilizing a modified version of the chassis used with 650 twins. A number of changes are expected, based on different mounting points for foot pegs, rear brake pedal and heel and toe shifter. The bike will be using USD forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers.Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650ccEngine will be the same as 650 twins and likely to have the same performance numbers of 47 hp and 52 Nm. However, some visual uniqueness has been achieved with changes to the appearance of engine casing. Super Meteor 650 is expected to be even smoother than 650 twins, as it gets a new brace for the engine head that connects to the top of the frame.In India, Super Meteor 650 could be showcased at the upcoming Royal Enfield Rider Mania, later this month. Postponed due to the pandemic, the event will be back in November after a gap of two years.Source More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Sep 2022 – Classic, Hunter, CB350, Bullet

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      With 89,822 units sold in September 2022, 200-500cc motorcycles segment thrived with positive growth in both YoY and MoM analysisDivine Custom Bike By Neev MotorcyclesThis is one of the most interesting segments in motorcycle space in India. One which comprises fun, exciting and performant products. That said, this segment is completely overpowered by Royal Enfield with its slew of 350cc products. Royal Enfield has 6 products that take up slots within the top 7 motorcycles in this list.Kicking things off, we have Classic 350 which doubled its sales from 13,751 to 27,571 units YoY. MoM growth was 45.16% and holds a staggering 30.7% share of this segment. Hunter 350 sales took a hit of 5.93% MoM which stood at 17,118 units in September 2022 over 18,197 units sold in September 2022 and holds a 19.06% share.200-500cc Motorcycles Sales September 2022Meteor 350 sales stood at 10,840 units, up from 6,184 last year and up from 9,362 units sold the previous month. Bullet 350 and Electra 350 sold 8,755 and 4,174 units respectively in September 2022. Both registered positive growth of 315.52% and 521.13% YoY and 14.93% and 1.71% MoM respectively.Breaking RE’s chain of top-selling products, we have Honda CB350 that sold a hair under 4,000 units and registered 32.89% YoY growth and 7.16% MoM growth. At 7th place, we have Himalayan with 3,478 units that registered a 4.27% YoY decline and gained 248 units MoM that accounted for 7.68% MoM growth.200-500cc Motorcycles Sales – YoYPlatform sharing KTM 250 and Dominar 250 sold 2,160 and 1,848 units respectively. While KTM registered 84.14% YoY and 53.74% MoM growth, Dominar registered a chart-shattering 46,100% YoY and 191.94% MoM growth. This huge gain is due to Dominar 250’s sales in September 2021 with only 4 units.Newly developed Pulsar 250s sold 1,647 units and registered YoY decline of 59.91% and a gain of 152.22% MoM. KTM’s fire-breathing 390 platform managed to sell 1,506 units and with that YoY growth was at 303.75% and MoM growth was at 81.45%. Bajaj’s Dominar 400 didn’t sell as much as its smaller sibling and sales dwindled 36.42% YoY and 20.14% MoM.Avenger 220 sales stood consistent at 701 units with 1.45% YoY growth and 2.94% MoM growth. Apache RR 310 and CB300R managed to sell 570 and 505 units and both registered positive growth in YoY and MoM analysis. Except for Dominar, Pulsar and KTM 250, the quarter-liter segment doesn’t enjoy much action.200-500cc Motorcycles Sales – MoMHusqies Register Positive GrowthSuzuki V-Strom 250 SX, FZ25, Husqvarna 250 and Gixxer 250 sold 359, 343, 266, and 190 units respectively. Suzuki Gixxer twins are the least-selling 250cc bikes despite being solid products as reflected by most automotive journalists. Ninja 300 sales stood at 153 units and recovered by 6.25% MoM while witnessing 52.63% decline YoY.Classic Legends sales of Jawa/Yezdi stood at 2,813 units with 10.95% decline MoM over 3,159 units sold in September 2022. In total, 200-500cc motorcycle sales stood at 89,822 units in September 2022. Sales grew 126.83% YoY and 18.80% MoM. While volume gain stood at 50,223 units YoY and 18.80% MoM. More

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      2023 Yamaha Aerox 155 Gets New Colours – Sportier, Youthful

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      Yamaha Aerox 155 now has a total of 8 colour options in Indonesia, as compared to just 4 offered in Indian market2023 Yamaha Aerox 155With Aerox 155 emerging as a popular choice, Yamaha Indonesia has introduced some new colour options for the maxi-styled scooter. Some of the earlier colour options have also been updated with new graphics. The colour updates are targeted at the young generation, who are among the primary users of the sporty scooter.It is not certain if some of these new colour options introduced in Indonesia could make their way to India. Aerox 155 is popular in India as well and offers colour choices of Metallic Black, Racing Blue, Grey Vermillion and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition. Most of these colour options are predominantly black and blue, whereas the colour palette used for Aerox 155 in Indonesia is a lot more vibrant, peppier and youthful.2023 Aerox 155 new coloursStandard variant of 2023 Aerox 155 now has a total of five colour options. It includes Cyan Silver, Metallic Red, Black Silver and Yellow Blue. All of these are priced at Rp 27,075,00, which is approximately INR 1.42 lakh. The Cyan Silver variant gets Cyan coloured wheels, which works to enhance its youthful exuberance. The Yellow Blue theme is even funkier with blue front wheel and yellow rear wheel. Metallic Red and Black Silver variants have the standard black alloy wheels.There is also the special CyberCity colour option with red coloured wheels. It packs in sporty graphics and colour gradients on the sides, which significantly enhances its overall look and feel. 2023 Aerox 155 CyberCity colour variant is slightly costlier than the standard variant. It is priced at Rp 27,275,000, which is ~ INR 1.43 lakh.2023 Yamaha Aerox 155Users going for new Aerox 155 Connected ABS variant have colour options of Maxi Signature Black and Prestige Silver. These are available at Rp 30,605,000, which is approximately INR 1.61 lakh. While these colours look largely the same as earlier, some changes have been introduced in the form of gold and bronze highlights. Alloy wheels have a matching colour code to augment the premium vibes.Range-topping Aerox 155 variant is offered in World GP 60th Anniversary Livery. This theme utilizes multiple shades such as white, red, yellow and black. Alloy wheels and rear suspension canisters have a golden finish. This top-spec variant of Aerox 155 is priced at Rp 31,110,000, which is approximately INR 1.64 lakh.No performance updatesApart from the new colours, there are no other major changes to Aerox 155. The scooter is powered by a 155cc liquid cooled, single-cylinder motor that generates 15.3 PS of max power at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a V-belt automatic transmission. The engine integrates VVA, smart motor generator and stop and start system.Some of the key features of 2023 Aerox 155 include LED headlamp, DRL and taillamp, hazard lamp, keyless access, mobile charging port, full digital instrument console, handle bar switch control and spacious underseat storage. Top-spec variants have ABS. A range of connectivity features are also available via Yamaha Motorcycle Connect platform. More

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      New Royal Enfield 650cc Official Teaser – Astral, Celestial, Interstellar

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      Royal Enfield new 650cc bike will make its global debut at upcoming EICMA; launch expected next yearNew Royal Enfield 650cc TeaserEarlier this year in February, Royal Enfield had registered the Constellation word mark. Latest teaser reveals a partial image of a new bike against the backdrop of a starlit sky, which hints towards the Constellation nameplate. Use of words like Astral, Celestial and Interstellar further corroborates that possibility. Though these same teaser words also point to the name Super Meteor.Royal Enfield has been testing multiple 650cc bikes including a cruiser, a 650cc Classic, a 650cc bobber and a scrambler. A faired 650cc bike was also spotted recently, which could be launched as Conti GT 650R. It was being speculated earlier that the first of new 650cc bikes could be Super Meteor 650. However, the Constellation name seems more probable now.Royal Enfield Constellation featuresNew 650cc Constellation will continue using the signature retro styling, as seen with other Royal Enfield bikes. As revealed in spy shots, the bike has a strong street presence. Some of the key highlights include round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, curvy fuel tank, new 3D badging and graphics, offset instrument cluster, twin exhaust, broad rear fender and circular tail lamp.It is fairly evident that the bike will be heavy, which should allow it to cruise effortlessly across wide open roads. It seems suitable for long journeys with its ergonomically positioned handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. The bike has a scooped rider seat section, which should provide adequate lumbar support. It also helps lower centre of gravity, ensuring improved control and handling. It will allow even shorter users to manoeuvre the bike easily.New Royal Enfield 650cc TeaserAlthough Royal Enfield bikes are not tech-heavy, there could be some new possibilities in case of Constellation. Tripper navigation could be offered as standard or it could be made an optional feature. It remains to be seen if Constellation will be getting a dedicated Bluetooth-based connectivity platform.Royal Enfield Constellation specsPowering Royal Enfield Constellation will be the 648cc parallel-twin motor that does duty on Continental GT and Interceptor. Engine performance numbers could be tweaked to suit Constellation’s profile. Onboard the twins, the engine churns out 47 bhp of max power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox.It is possible that Constellation could get USD forks at front. It will improve control and handling while braking at high speeds. At rear, the bike will have twin shock absorbers. Test mules have been spotted with broad rear tyre, which also enhances the bike’s cruising capability. Constellation is expected to have a 19-inch wheel at front and 17-inch wheel at rear. It will have disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS.Royal Enfield Constellation Name Trademark FiledRoyal Enfield Constellation could be launched at a price of around Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh. It will rival the likes of Kawasaki Vulcan S and upcoming Yezdi 650cc bike. In international markets such as UK, it will take on BSA Gold Star 650, among others. More

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      Honda CB500F On Display At Bangalore Showroom – Launch Soon?

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      Honda CB500F will share most of its mechanicals with 2022 CB500X which got dual disc front brake, USD fork, lighter swingarm and moreHonda CB500F at a Bigwing showroom in BangaloreA Formidable machine, is what Honda called its CB300F. It was launched in August 2022 and is kept exclusive to Honda’s BigWing dealerships. When compared to similarly priced motorcycles, it falls short on paper.Sitting above the CB300F is the CB500X, which is a 500cc ADV. Even though it is a potent machine, sales have not been great. If we take sales in 200cc to 500cc segment, Honda only sold one unit of CB500X from April 2022 to August 2022. Honda seems to be getting ready to launch another 500cc motorcycle in their arsenal soon.Honda CB500F Spotted At DealershipSpotted at a BigWing dealership in Bengaluru, Honda’s new street fighter is likely to launch soon. The showcase before launch is likely to be a measured step in the direction of gaining customer feedback. This way, Honda can analyse the amount of interest that this motorcycle garners.Honda has used this strategy before and showcased Forza 300 Maxi scooter and even a Honda CRF300L. It is yet to be seen if Honda CB500F will materialise and launch in India. What does it offer, if it does launch?New Honda CB500FHonda CB500F gets sharper styling in terms of its fuel tank, tank shrouds, slightly taller rear stepped seat, integrated rear grab rail, chunkier exhaust, dual front disc for better braking, fatter rubber, and twin exhaust headers.Specs & FeaturesSticking to its F family lineup, Honda CB500F is a lot subdued in design. Especially when compared to other 500cc parallel twin motorcycles like Leoncino, 502C and TRK from Benelli. Honda takes a safer approach to styling and offers an everyday street bike.CB500F will be powered by the same 471cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that also does duties on CB500X. With 46 bhp of power at 8,600 RPM and 43 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM on tap, Honda CB500F doesn’t seem to be at the edge of its performance cliff.Cycle parts include front USD forks from Showa. These are 41mm SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork Big Piston) and are finished in gold shade. Rear gets a monoshock unit. Earlier CB500F used to get a single disc at the front which is now replaced with a twin disc setup. Details about its launch and pricing are expected to be revealed soon.Image Source More