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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2022 – Classic, Hunter, Meteor, Bullet, CB350

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      Royal Enfield yet again dominated the 350cc motorcycle segment – Newly launched Hunter takes No 2 spotNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350 At No 2Motorcycle sales in the 350cc segment posted significant growth in domestic market for August 2022. Domestic sales increased by 69.77 percent on a YoY basis while MoM sales were higher by 39.23 percent. Exports on the other hand did not perform as well with a marginal 0.89 percent YoY growth and a -28.49 percent MoM de-growth.Total domestic sales in the segment stood at 61,988 units in August 2022, up 69.77 percent over 36,513 units sold in August 2021. This was a 25,475 unit volume growth MoM sales also improved by 39.23 percent from 44,521 units sold in July 2022 relating to a volume growth of 17,467 units.350cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2022 – DomesticRoyal Enfield claimed the top 5 spots on this list with the Classic 350 topping sales charts despite a YoY and MoM de-growth. Classic 350 sales stood at 18,993 units in August 2022, down 19.02 percent from 23,453 units sold in August 2021. This was a 4,460 unit volume de-growth despite which the Classic 350 commanded a 30.64 percent share. MoM sales also fell 18.21 percent when compared to 23,223 units sold in July 2022. Share in that same month had been at 52.16 percent.Following close behind was the recently launched Hunter 350. RE sold 18,197 units of this new 350cc bike in the past month to command a 29.36 percent share. The Hunter 350 was launched on 7th August and has climbed to the 2nd spot already. Royal Enfield Meteor 350cc sales increased by 46.72 percent YoY to 9,362 units, up from 6,381 units sold in August 2022. MoM sales also improved by 15.75 percent from 8,088 units sold in July 2022.350cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2022Significant YoY sales growth was also seen for the RE Bullet 350 and Electra 350 while MoM sales also saw positive results. Bullet sales improved by 107.63 percent YoY to 7,619 units, up from 3,669 units sold in August 2021 to command a 12.29 percent share on this list. MoM sales were higher by 16.66 percent from 6,530 units sold in July 2022. Electra sales were higher by 109.07 percent YoY and 6.51 percent MoM to 4,104 units in August 2022.There was also the Honda CB350 at No. 6 with a 254.73 percent YoY growth to 3,714 units, up from 1,047 units sold in August 2021. MoM sales grew by 31.38 percent from 2,827 units sold in July 2022. Retail sales of Jawa Yezdi improved by 31.73 percent YoY and 6.33 percent MoM to 3,159 units. The company had retailed 2,398 units and 2,971 units in August 2021 and July 2022 respectively.350cc Exports August 2022Exports of 350cc motorcycles stood at 3,963 units up 0.89 percent from 3,928 units sold in August 2021 while MoM exports dipped by 28.49 percent from 5,542 units shipped in July 2022. In global markets also it was the RE Meteor and Classic that commanded the most attention.350cc Motorcycle Exports Aug 2022Meteor 350 exports fell by 7.67 percent YoY and 22.50 percent MoM to 2,204 units while there had been 2,387 units and 2,844 units exported in August 2021 and July 2022 respectively. It was followed by the Classic 350 with a 133.66 percent YoY growth to 1,680 units from 719 units sold in August 2021 while MoM exports fell by 6.56 percent over 1,798 units shipped in July 2022. Market share however improved MoM from 32.44 percent held in July 2022 to 42.39 percent in the past month.Hunter exports stood at 78 percent. It was followed by the Honda CB350 with just 1 unit exported last month, down 99.88 percent from 822 units shipped in August 2021 while there had been 900 units shipped in July 2022 relating to a 99,89 percent MoM de-growth. Bullet and Electra 350 exports were down to 0 units. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2022 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Glamour

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      Top 10 motorcycle sales in August 2022 improved by 17.92 percent YoY to 8,20,919 units with Hero Splendor and Honda CB Shine taking two top spotsBajaj Pulsar 200Following our earlier stories that covered top 10 2 wheeler sales and top 10 scooter sales, we now take a look at the best-selling motorcycle in August 2022. Top 10 two wheeler sales improved by 10.92 percent in the past month while scooter sales saw a 5.91 percent YoY growth.Top 10 Motorcycle sales on the other hand improved by 17.92 percent YoY. Total sales of the top 10 bikes stood at 8,20,919 units in August 2022, up from 6,96,165 units sold in August 2021. This was a 1,24,754 unit volume growth. Most models on this list have seen YoY growth except for the CB Shine, HF Deluxe and CT100.Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2022 – Hero Splendor LeadsTopping sales charts was the Hero Splendor with 2,86,007 units sold in the past month, up 18.33 percent compared to 2,41,703 units sold in August 2021. This was a 44,304 unit volume growth with the Splendor commanding a 34.84 percent share while the Splendor was the only motorcycle to see sales above the 2 lakh unit mark. There had been 2,50,409 units of the Splendor sold in July 2022 leading to a significant MoM growth. The new Hero Super Splendor 125 Canvas Black Edition launched in July 2022 at a starting price of Rs. 77,430 (ex-showroom Delhi) has added efficiently to these sales.Honda CB Shine was at No. 2 with a YoY de-growth of 7.53 percent to 1,20,139 units, down from 1,29,926 units sold in August 2021. This was a 9,787 unit volume de-growth with the CB Shine commanding a 14.63 percent share.Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2022Bajaj Platina posted a YoY growth in sales of 76.61 percent with 99,877 units sold in the past month, up from 56,615 units sold in August 2021. Currently commanding a 12.18 percent share on this list, sales in July 2022 had been at 48,484 units also noting a higher MoM growth.Bajaj Auto Limited also had the Pulsar on this list at No. 4 with 97,135 units sold in the past month, up 46.94 percent YoY over 66,107 units sold in August 2021. However, Bajaj Pulsar had been at No. 3 in July 2022 when sales had stood at 1,01,905 units relating to a MoM de-growth. New 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 150 has been spied on test with launch expected sometime next year.Sales de-growth was also reported for the HF Deluxe that slipped 36.96 percent to 72,224 units in August 2022, down from 1,14,575 units sold in August 2021. This was a 42,351 unit volume de-growth commanding an 8.80 percent share.Top 10 MotorcyclesAug-22Aug-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,86,0072,41,70318.332. Honda CB Shine1,20,1391,29,926-7.533. Bajaj Platina99,98756,61576.614. Bajaj Pulsar97,13566,10746.945. Hero HF Deluxe72,2241,14,575-36.966. TVS Apache40,52016,423146.737. Hero Passion28,14914,81290.048. Hero Glamour27,61323,74716.289. Honda Unicorn 16025,0515,679341.1210. Bajaj CT10024,09426,578-9.35Total8,20,9196,96,16517.92Apache, Passion, GlamourFollowing in quick succession on the top 10 motorcycle sales list were the TVS Apache, Hero Passion and Glamour each of which posted a YoY growth in sales. Apache sales improved 146.73 percent to 40,520 units in August 2022, up from 16,423 units sold in August 2021. Hero Passion and Glamour sales were higher by 90.04 percent and 16.28 percent respectively to 28,149 units and 27,613 units sold in August 2022 up from 14,812 units and 23,747 units sold in August 2021.Honda Unicorn 160 saw the highest YoY growth at 341.12 percent to 25,051 units in August 2022, up from 5,679 units sold in August 2021. This was a 19,372 unit volume growth with a 3.05 percent share. Sales of the Bajaj CT100 have dipped 9.35 percent YoY to 24,094 units, down from 26,578 units sold in August 2021 relating to a 2,484 unit volume de-growth and a 2.94 percent share. More

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      Hero Vida Electric Scooter Is Set To launch On 7th Of October

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      Hero MotoCorp recently won the injunction raised by Hero Electric and can now use the word Hero to market their EVsHero MotoCorp Vida Electric ScooterEven though both Hero MotoCorp and Hero Electric are spawned from the same Munjal family, they are two entirely separate companies. Brijmohan Lall Munjal’s company is now Hero MotoCorp and Dayanand Munjal’s company is now Hero Electric. Vijay Munjal and his son Naveen Munjal head Hero Electric. And his cousin Pawan Munjal is CEO of Hero MotoCorp.The issue revolved around Hero MotoCorp using the trademark ‘Hero’ to market their upcoming EV range under Vida brand. If Hero MotoCorp sold their upcoming electric scooters without ‘Hero’ word or their existing dealership network, it would be fruitless for the company. However, Hero MotoCorp has won and now can use ‘Hero’ trademark.Hero Vida Electric ScooterWith this recent victory over Hero Electric, there are now fewer hurdles for Hero MotoCorp in getting its upcoming Vida line of electric scooters ready for launch. And we have a date for Vida e-scooter launch. It’s set to launch on October 7, 2022.Hero MotoCorp has filed patents for names like Vida, Vida MotoCorp, Vida EV, Vida Electric, Vida Scooters and Vida Motorcycles. Any one of these names or a combination might be utilized by the company. Now, that Hero MotoCorp can legally use the ‘Hero’ trademark, it’s left to be seen what the final naming pattern will be.Hero MotoCorp Electric Scooter – Under VIDA BrandNot a lot is known about this upcoming electric scooter line by Hero MotoCorp. One thing is for sure that, like all Hero MotoCorp offerings till date, Vida lineup will also be targeted at mainstream consumer market.What To Expect?For starters, Hero Vida Electric scooter is likely to be mass manufactured. If that is the case, we can expect Vida to be competitively priced. Whether or not Vida electric scooters are going to be number crunchers or not isn’t known, but for certain e-scooter volumes have noticeably improved in recent months.Hero MotoCorp is capable of marketing an e-scooter that’s cost competitive and built on decent engineering. That said, it’s first offering isnt likely to be a low speed e-scooter with top speed capped at 25 km/h either. Considering Hero’s prowess as a large volume seller, it will be interesting to see what level of frugal engineering dictates the fortunes of its electric two wheeler goals.Hero MotoCorp has filed trademark for the name VIDA ElectricIn terms of price and features, Hero Vida electric scooter isn’t likely to be the most expensive in the young e-scooter market. What Hero already has working for it is a well put together bouquet of ev tech. This includes swappable batteries in partnership with Gogoro, charging tech from Ather, and a hub motor. More info regarding the same will be announced by Hero MotoCorp on October 7th. More

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      Honda Upcoming 100cc Bike To Rival Splendor And HF Deluxe

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      Honda upcoming 100cc bike is coming in 2023 and is highly likely to be the company’s first new offering of 2023Honda CD 110 – For ReferenceIt is a known fact that Honda is a top name in the Indian scooter market. With Activa in its arsenal, Honda is practically unmatched. To put it into context, Activa alone accounts for more than 50 percent of Honda’s total sales. If you take top 10 best-selling scooters in India, Activa sells almost as much as the rest of the nine contestants combined. In the global two wheeler market, India plays a leading role for Honda bringing in lakhs of units in sales each month.Honda doesn’t enjoy the same monopoly when it comes to best-selling motorcycles. That is because Hero MotoCorp has always been the champion in this era. With Splendor range of budget bikes, Hero has unmatched popularity among rural customers. This is where Honda is currently falling short. This is where Honda is planning to chart a stronger path forward.Honda Upcoming 100cc BikeThis development is in the form of a 100cc bike to challenge Splendor. Right now, Honda’s lowest capacity commuter motorcycle engine is a 110cc unit (109.51cc) that does duties on CD 110 Dream and Livo. Above these are Honda Shine and SP 125 which come with a 125cc engine.However, its arch-rival, Hero offers a 100cc platform (97.2cc) which promises more frugality. Something which target audiences appreciate. This engine is offered with HF Deluxe and Splendor Plus, which is the highest-selling motorcycle in the country.Hero Splendor Plus XTECSpeaking at 62nd annual convention of SIAM, HMSI CEO and MD, Atsushi Ogata revealed that Honda’s upcoming product is a 100cc budget commuter motorcycle. He further revealed that this 100cc commuter will be Honda’s first product in 2023. Honda upcoming 100cc bike will take Honda’s reachability even further and is expected to be well received in India. Honda is also planning to launch over 10 new EVs globally.Atsushi Ogata also stressed that for rural use where short-distance riding is the norm, 125cc and upcoming 100cc models will do better. This market is not too hot for EVs as budget and versatility is the deciding factor here. With a well-tuned suspension and a good frame, this new platform might yield good fruits to Honda and close in the marginal gap that it currently has behind Hero.Specs and PricingCurrently, Honda’s 125cc platform, which consists of Shine and SP125 is powered by a 124cc engine that makes around 10.6 bhp of power and 11 Nm of torque. Shine gets a 4-speed gearbox. While SP125 gets a 5-speed unit. This category of motorcycles offer around 60 km/l of fuel economy in the real world too.Its arch-rival Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe get a 97.2cc engine that is capable of making around 8 bhp of power and 8.05 Nm of torque. This engine is only coupled to a 4-speed gearbox. This platform is even more frugal and offers around 65+ km/l fuel efficiency. Honda upcoming 100cc bike might also make power and torque figures around the same ballpark.HF Deluxe pricing starts from Rs. 54K and Splendor Plus start from around Rs. 70K and comes packed with features like XTec connectivity too. While CD 110 Dream starts at around Rs. 70K and Livo start from Rs. 75K. With an aggressive price point, Honda upcoming 100cc bike may make a dent in Splendor sales. Apart from Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe, it will also compete with Bajaj Platina too.Source More

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      Top 10 Scooters Aug 2022 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Dio, Ntorq, RayZR

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      Honda Activa topped the sales list with 2,21,143 units sold last month – The only scooter to command sales above the 1 lakh unit markImage for representation purpose onlyWhile we have listed out the top 10 two wheelers sold in August 2022, here we detail the top 10 scooters sold last month. Scooter sales are on the rise in recent months reaching almost to pre-covid figures. Every major automaker has posted a notable increase in sales while there have also been a series of new launches in this segment.Scooter sales in the month of August 2022 saw a 5.91 percent YoY growth to 4,48,178 units. This was a growth of 25,009 units when compared to 4,23,169 units sold in August 2021.Top 10 Scooters Aug 2022 – Honda Activa at No. 1Honda Activa was once again the best selling scooter in India in August 2022. Sales improved by 8.05 percent on a YoY basis to 2,21,143 units, up from 2,04,659 units sold in August 2021. This was a 16,484 unit volume growth with the Activa commanding a 49.34 percent share. It was in August that the company also introduced the Activa Premium Edition, targeting a younger segment of buyers in the country. It is priced at Rs 75,400, making it Rs 1,000 costlier when compared to the top-spec Activa DLX variant.Up next was the TVS’s flagship Jupiter with sales of 70,075 units, up 53.59 percent from 45,625 units sold in August 2021. This was a 24,450 unit volume growth with the Jupiter commanding a 15.64 percent share.Top 10 Scooters Aug 2022Suzuki Access saw negative YoY sales growth in August 2022, down by 17.83 percent to 40,375 units from 49,135 units sold in August 2021. The Access scooter currently holds a 9.01 percent share on this list. It was followed by the Honda Dio scooter with 29,714 units sold in August 2022, up 10.47 percent from 26,897 units sold in August 2021. This was a volume growth of 2,817 units and a 6.63 percent share.Ntorq, Pleasure, Burgman, DestiniLower down the list at No. 5 was the Ntorq with sales of 27,649 units, up 5.18 percent YoY from 26,288 units sold in August 2021. The Ntorq commands a 6.17 percent share. It was followed by the Hero Pleasure which saw its YoY sales dip 3.55 percent to 16,589 units from 17,200 units sold in August 2021.Suzuki Burgman followed with a 10.31 percent YoY growth in sales to 12,146 units in August 2022 up from 11,011 units sold in August 2021. The Hero Destini followed in quick succession with 11,213 units sold in the past month, up 35.87 percent when compared to 8,253 units sold in August 2021.Top 10 ScootersAug-22Aug-21Growth % YoY1. Honda Activa2,21,1432,04,6598.052. TVS Jupiter70,07545,62553.593. Suzuki Access40,37549,135-17.834. Honda Dio29,71426,89710.475. TVS NTorq27,64926,2885.186. Hero Pleasure16,58917,200-3.557. Suzuki Burgman12,14611,01110.318. Hero Destini11,2138,25335.879. Yamaha RayZR10,12416,064-36.9810. Yamaha Fascino9,15018,037-49.27Total4,48,1784,23,1695.91Trailing the list were RayZR and Fascino, both of which have seen significant YoY decline in sales. RayZR sales dipped 36.98 percent to 10,124 units last month from 16,064 units sold in August 2021 while Fascino sales fell 49.27 percent YoY to 9,150 units in August 2022 from 18,037 units sold in August 2021. More

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      New Keeway 300cc Motorcycles Launched – Duke 390, BMW 310 Rival

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      Both Keeway K300 N and K300 R make 27.5 bhp of power and 25 Nm of torque and get a 6-speed gearboxKeeway K300 NHungarian brand Keeway is expanding its portfolio in India ever since its debut here. In that regard, Keeway has launched K300 in two variants – K300 N (Naked street version), and K300 R (Racing sports version). Both promise an explosive performance and have been launched in India via AARI (Adishwar Auto Ride India), Hyderabad.New Keeway 300cc motorcycle prices start from Rs. 2,65,000 for K300 N and Rs. 2,99,000 for K300 R (Ex-showroom, India). These seem to be aimed toward taking on the Austrians and Germans that have been very popular in this price bracket. After the launch of a V-twin cruiser, V302C that cost Rs. 3.89 lakh (ex-sh), Keeway is launching K300 twins at a lower price point.New Keeway 300cc MotorcyclesBoth Keeway K300N and K300R are available for test rides, and bookings can be done with a nominal amount of Rs. 10,000 via the Keeway website, or dealerships. The manufacturer promises to start deliveries by September end.For starters, both K300 N and K300 R are powered by the same engine. It is a 292cc single-cylinder unit that gets a DOHC setup and liquid cooling. This motor is capable of generating 27.5 bhp of peak power at 8,750 RPm and 25 Nm peak torque at 7,000 RPM. It gets a 6-speed unit and the power is transferred to rear sprocket via a chain drive.New Keeway 300cc Motorcycles SpecsOther key cycle parts include 37mm USD front forks while the rear is sprung by a mono-shock unit. Disc brakes are offered as standard at both ends with a 292mm disc at front with opposing four-piston calipers and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. Dual-channel ABS is also on offer along with a slipper clutch.Mr. Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director, Keeway India, said, “I am happy to launch the all-new K300 N and K300 R, we are assured that these two splendid machines will exhilarate the consumers with their stunning looks and performance. These Twin motorcycles are sure to resonate with the young Indian motorcyclist looking for a sub 300 cc motorcycle unique in design and fun to ride.”Specs & DesignNew Keeway 300cc motorcycles get alloy wheels with 110/70-17 rubber at front and 140/60-17 rubber at the rear. The street naked K300 N gets a slightly larger 12.5L fuel tank and 150mm of ground clearance. It weighs 151 kg and boasts a 795mm seat height. K300 R, however, gets a 12L fuel tank, 780mm seat height, and weighs 165 kg.Keeway K300 RBoth products by Keeway feature dual riding modes to regulate power. In terms of design, both motorcycles have an aggressive-looking front with an angular fuel tank, split-style seat design, underbelly exhaust, and a short tail section. Wheelbase is the same for both at 1,360mm. Also, both gets LED lighting solutions too. The main difference is in body style.Speaking of colours, K300 N is available in three shades, Matte White, Matte Red, and Matte Black. Whereas, K300 R is available with the same shades, and offered in glossy finish named, Glossy White, Glossy Red, and Glossy Black. There is a price increment of Rs. 10,000 going from White to Red and another Rs. 10,000 increment when going from Red to Black with both bikes.Keeway K300 NKeeway K300 N competes with 250 and 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R, Bajaj Dominar series and recently launched Honda CB300F. K300 R competes with RC 390, BMW G 310 RR, Apache RR 310 and the likes. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Almost Beats Classic 350 – Aug 2022 Sales

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      The new Hunter 350 is the most affordable Royal Enfield motorcycle on sale in the country, about Rs. 4,500 cheaper than Bullet 350Image – Throttle98After many months of leaked images and teasers, Royal Enfield finally launched the new Hunter 350 in India last month. It is presented in three variants of Retro Factory, Metro Dapper and Metro Rebel. Retro Factory trim is priced at Rs. 1,49,900 while Metro Dapper and Metro Rebel are priced at Rs. 1,63,900 and Rs. 1,68,900 respectively.Launch took place on 7th Aug, meaning it did not have a full month in sales. Despite that, Hunter 350 has become the 2nd best-selling Royal Enfield in Aug 2022. Classic 350 continues to remain the No 1 RE in Aug 2022.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Sales Aug 2022Royal Enfield has sold 18,197 units of the new Hunter 350 in Aug 2022. This was in the domestic market. Exports too have started, as 78 units of the Hunter were exported last month. In comparison, RE’s top-selling Classic 350 registered sales of 18,993 units in the domestic market.Together, the two REs, Classic and Hunter, have registered domestic sales of 37,190 units. Classic is just ahead of Hunter, by a margin of 796 units in Aug 2022. In all, RE sold 70,112 units last month; registering a growth of almost 53%. Of these, about 63k were sold in the domestic market (61% growth) while approx 7k units were exported (6% growth).Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Hunter 350 – Aug 2022 salesRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 is an Urban Scrambler that is positioned on RE’s J-series platform. It rides on a shorter wheelbase and gets 17 inch alloy wheels fitted with 100/80 rubber at front and 120/80 at its rear. This lighter and more compact framework offers better agility, maneuverability and handling on city road conditions. In terms of design, the new Hunter 350 Retro gets a halogen tail lamp, oval shaped turn signals, single channel ABS with disc brake in the front.Hunter Metro trim gets dual tone colour schemes. It sports round shaped turn indicators, wide and long one-piece seat, LED tail lamps, an instrument cluster borrowed from the Meteor 350 with tripper screen and Bluetooth with smartphone connectivity and dual channel ABS. It gets 300mm and 270 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively and alloy wheels in a black colour scheme. Royal Enfield has also launched Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMA) in Suburban and Urban range, offering LED indicators, tail tidy, seat, bar-end mirrors, etc.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 SpecsBoth variants get a 150 mm ground clearance and 800 mm seat height while Hunter 350 Retro weighs 177 kg and is lighter as compared to the Metro variant which weighs 181 kg. Hunter 350 is available in 7 more colour options of Rebel Blue, Rebel Red, Rebel Black, Dapper Grey, Dapper Ash and Factory Silver.RE Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc air/oil cooled, single cylinder, J-Series engine that also powers the Meteor and Classic 350. This engine offers 20.2 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm Torque at 4,000 rpm, mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Top speed is at 114 km/h while fuel efficiency is pegged at 36.2 km/l. Even as the new Hunter comes in with a host of new age features, customers can also customize their bike for a more personalized appeal via the Royal Enfield App. More

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      2023 Yamaha XMax 300cc Scooter Spied – Honda Forza Rival

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      In terms of exterior design, the XMax 300 test mule spotted overseas appears largely the same as current model2023 Yamaha XMax 300ccAs there’s hardly any difference in the skin, it’s likely that Yamaha may be focusing on upgrading the equipment list offered with XMax 300. For example, some new features could be introduced. Another possibility is a new variant, but it’s too early to accurately define such possibilities.Some key features of Yamaha XMax 300 maxi-scooter include an aggressive front fascia, full LED lighting, large windscreen, comfortable riding stance, step-up seat, chunky exhaust and large underseat storage. XMax 300 is preferred for its powerful performance and agile handling, all while offering the comforts typically associated with a scooter.2023 Yamaha XMax 300 to get quieter exhaust?While it’s not clear why XMax 300 is out there on road tests, it may have something to do with upcoming European Union noise restrictions. The official EU statement says that the existing Euro 5 noise limits will be revised and implemented as a separate act. The quantum of changes in noise limit and when exactly it will be implemented is yet to be finalized.However, as OEMs work in a proactive manner, Yamaha may have started working on the exhaust note of XMax 300 even before the new rules are enforced. XMax 300 currently has a throaty exhaust note, which may not comply with the new noise limits. Updated Euro 5 noise limits may take some time to implement, as OEMs and their suppliers will need to make multiple changes. Subsequently, these will need to be tested for reliability and performance in addition to the compliance part.2023 Yamaha XMax 300ccA cost-benefit analysis for different sound levels and their associated practicality and efficacy is currently being evaluated by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM). As per existing Euro 5 regulations, motorcycles with 175cc engines and above are required to have a noise limit of 80 decibels.Focus is on two-wheelers, as these are among the major contributors to noise pollution. European Union wants to have quieter cities, which is where the revised noise limits will be playing a crucial role. Enforcement of the new noise limit rules will be done with the help of noise radars that are already functional in European cities like Paris.2023 XMax 300 specs unchangedWhile the upcoming version of XMax 300 may be quieter, there are unlikely to be any major changes to the hardware. It may be possible to comply with updated Euro 5 noise limits just by introducing some changes to the exhaust setup. Yamaha XMax 300 is powered by a 292cc, liquid cooled motor that generates 28 PS of max power at 7,250 rpm and 29 Nm of peak torque at 5,750 rpm. It is mated to a V-belt automatic transmission.Suspension system comprises telescopic forks at front and swingarm unit at rear. Both ends have disc brakes, 267 mm front and 245 mm rear. Other key features of Yamaha XMax 300 include traction control system (TCS), smart key with remote locking, 12V outlet at front and white-on-black LCD instrument console. Upon launch, 2023 Yamaha XMax 300cc will take on the Honda Forza 300.Source More