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    Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2022 – Pulsar, Platina, Dominar, Chetak

    Bajaj Auto posted a 6.48 percent YoY growth in domestic markets while exports fell 14.28 percent in July 2022Bajaj Pulsar 200Bajaj Auto Limited has posted 2W sales (domestic + exports) of 3,03,260 units in July 2022. This was against 3,17,051 units sold in July 2021. In June 2022, sales had stood at 3,15,948 units relating to a MoM de-growth. Domestic sales increased 6.48 percent to 1,61,422 units in the past month from 1,51,594 units sold in July 2021 while exports dipped by 14.28 percent to 1,41,838 units from 1,65,457 units on a YoY basis.In domestic markets, the company reported a 6.48 percent YoY de-growth. Sales fell for each of the company models except the Pulsar and Chetak. Bajaj Pulsar topped the sales list with 1,01,905 units sold in the past month, up 56.55 percent from 65,094 units sold in July 2021. Bajaj Pulsar commanded a 63.15 percent share.Bajaj Auto Domestic Sales July 2022In the Pulsar lineup, it was Pulsar 125cc that garnered most sales at 59,844 units, up 72.63 percent from 34,667 units sold in July 2021. Pulsar 150cc sales stood at 31,416 units in the past month, up 45.88 percent over 21,535 units sold in July 2021. Pulsar 200cc sales also increased 84.25 percent YoY to 9,964 units from 5,408 units sold in July 2021. The company however, noted a YoY de-growth for the Pulsar 250, sales of which dipped to 681 units last month from 3,484 units sold in July 2021.Bajaj Platina posted an 11.21 percent YoY de-growth to 48,484 units from 54,606 units sold in July 2021. This was a 6,122 unit volume dip with a 30.04 percent share. Likewise, sales of the Bajaj CT also fell 78.31 percent Yoy to 6,064 units from 27,962 units sold in July 2021. Avenger sales dipped 47.58 percent to 1,256 units in the past month from 2,396 units sold in July 2021 with the Avenger 200cc gaining most sales of 1,143 units, down 38.75 percent from 1,866 units sold in July 2021. Avenger 250 sales dipped 78.68 percent to 113 units from 530 units sold in the same month last year.Bajaj Domestic Sales Jul 2022Dominar also suffered a YoY de-growth of 11.79 percent to 711 units from 806 units sold in July 2021 with the 409 units of Dominar 500cc and 302 units of Dominar 250cc sold during the month. Chetak sales increased 311.23 percent YoY to 3,002 units sold in July 2022 from 730 units sold in July 2021. Bajaj Chetak was the 6th best-selling electric scooter in India in the past month.Bajaj 2W Exports July 2022Exports of Bajaj Auto fell 14.28 percent YoY in July 2022. Exports which had stood at 1,65,457 units in July 2021 fell to 1,41,838 units in July 2022 with a 23,619 unit volume de-growth. Every model in the company lineup posted a YoY de-growth except for the CT and Discover.In global markets, it was the Bajaj Boxer that commanded most attention. Sales dipped 20.56 percent to 74,314 units in July 2022 from 93,548 units shipped in July 2021. The Boxer commands a 52.39 percent share on the export list. Most sales were seen for the Boxer 110 with 55,172 units sold last month, down 27.96 percent from 76,588 units sold in July 2022. There were also 11,440 units of Boxer 150cc shipped last month, down 23.28 percent from 14,912 units shipped in July 2021 and 7,702 units of Boxer 125cc exported with a 276.07 percent YoY growth over 2,048 units shipped in July 2021.Bajaj Exports Jul 2022Bajaj Pulsar exports fell 23.71 percent to 26,983 units in July 2022 from 35,371 units shipped in July 2021 leading to an 8,388 unit volume de-growth with a 19.02 percent share.  Pulsar 200cc received more attention in global markets with 14,677 units exported and a 1.92 percent YoY decline while there were also 1,568 units of Pulsar 125 and 9,714 units of Pulsar 150 shipped last month along with 1,204 units of Pulsar 250.Bajaj CT and Discover posted a 38.01 percent and 15.71 percent YoY growth respectively. Sales stood at 22,752 units and 12,784 units in July 2022, up from 16,486 units and 11.048 units sold in July 2021 respectively.  Of the CT, there were 9,192 units of CT110 sold in the past month along with 12,984 units of CT125 and 576 units of CT150. Discover 125cc exports were at 10,984 units along with 1,800 units of Discover 110. Platina (2,520 units), Dominar (2,101 units) and Avenger (384 units) also featured lower down on the export list with each posting a YoY de-growth. More

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    Ather Electric Scooter Records 50k Production Milestone

    Ather Energy celebrates 50,000th electric scooter production landmark – Ather 450X Gen 3 in Mint Green50,000th Ather Electric ScooterIn recent months, EV sales in India have punched in higher numbers. And this has gotten enthusiasts, potential buyers, and the market in general to take note. With a multitude of electric two-wheeler brands reporting sales growth, the e2W industry has collectively benefitted. Momentum is expected to tide the industry in the months to come and help further strengthen this space.Ather Energy too has been reporting promising sales. In July 2022, sales were just shy of 2.5k units. Growth trends have now culminated in Ather Energy reporting its first 50,000 units production milestone. Accelerated growth over the recent 12-month period has helped reach the milestone in quick time. Given current trends, and overall growth reported by most electric two-wheelers, these numbers are further expected to grow.Ather Electric two-wheeler sales growthWhile e2W sales are still a small fraction of total 2W sales, these numbers will continue to improve as per demand estimates projected. With a renewed interest in electric two-wheelers, largely led by e-scooters, the current marketplace is proving to be a place of trust. Initial skepticism is no longer as pronounced, and more people seem keen.This even though e2Ws are not really cheap-er than traditional two-wheelers, especially high-speed variants. Market behaviour reveals an acceptance for e-scooters, irrespective of price bracket. An indication that a growing number of buyers are placing their confidence in charging on the go over filling on the go.Machines. Moments. Milestones.Celebrating our sweet 50,000th & the electrifying journey that lead up to it! ??? pic.twitter.com/7KrfK4yXZt— Ather Energy (@atherenergy) August 30, 2022e2W charging networkIn the meantime, the charging infra network across cities continues to be strengthened. Such centres are also exploring opportunities of swapping charged batteries for drained ones. This in turn would help save time and culminate into an efficient approach.As the network grows, it instills more confidence and continues to bring e2Ws into a position of favour. Given the potential of 2W sales in India, the e2W space will grow leaps and bounds as the country moves towards proposed deadlines of limiting dependency on fossil fuels.Ather 450X Gen 3 ride rangeSince its first launch in 2018, Ather Energy has come a long way. With over 4 years of sales under their belt, the company has continued to work on its scooters to ensure they meet ever growing customer demand. The newest launch from the manufacturer was scheduled last month with the Ather 450X Gen 3 e-scooter.Equipped with a 3.7 kWh lithium ion battery, the 74 Ah capacity unit enables a ride range of 146 kms. This continuity on ride range improvement is another compelling reason that has improved market sentiment. More

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    2023 Yamaha FZ15 Facelift Unveiled – Can Run On Petrol, Ethanol

    Running motorcycles on Ethanol is a lot cleaner and also a lot more economical and also ecologically friendly2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftEven though you can’t create fuel-grade pure Ethanol at your house. The idea still holds true. Rather than pumping more and more crude oil that might sway the ecological and geological system that this earth is, we can make our own fuel from agricultural crops. This sustainable fuel is also beneficial for the growth of agricultural sector.The wastes of produce are let to decompose with yeast and other microbes and due to fermentation, Ethanol is created. But you can’t just take Ethanol and put it in your vehicle that was designed to run on petroleum products like petrol and diesel. With high price tags of electric vehicles and not so many advances made in solar and hydrogen fields, Ethanol sounds feasible for developing countries like India, Brazil and the likes.2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftHonda has always been hot for this flex fuel idea where an engine is designed to run on both fuels. Honda has been pioneering flex fuel tech for over a decade now. Brazil gets a Honda CG 160 Titan motorcycle in Brazil which can run on both petrol and ethanol. But emissions norms for India are in keeping with BS6 / Euro 5 levels. Whereas emission norms in Brazil are less than Euro 4 levels. This makes it easier to implement flex-fuel technology in the South American country.Now Yamaha has stepped into the arena in Brazil with 2023 Fazer FZ15 facelift. Brazil-spec FZ15 comes with a slightly updated design that is also likely to make it to India. But both displace the same 149cc. While Brazil-spec motor can run on both petrol and ethanol. This engine develops 12.2bhp with both fuels and develops 12.7Nm of torque.2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftThis engine’s power and torque figures are mostly similar to India-spec FZ V3 which produces 12.4bhp and 13.3Nm. Also, cycle parts are mostly the same too. Brazil gets the same suspension, braking components, 17” alloy wheels, and probably the 5-speed gearbox too. But Brazil-spec 2023 Yamaha FZ15 Facelift gets some new things that FZ V3 in India doesn’t.Design Changes & ComponentryThe most impressive part that Brazilian FZ gets is Pirelli’s Diablo Rosso 2, which is offered as standard. Other changes include a new headlight assembly unit that seems to be inspired by the FZ25 that we have in India. FZ15 now gets a projector unit along with twin LED DRLs flanking the projector that looks very handsome.Rest of its design is kept intact, though. It still gets the same body panels, rear section, seats, fuel tank and everything. One design change that I wholeheartedly welcome is a black finish on the trim around its fake air vents situated on its muscular fuel tank shrouds. Earlier it was chrome and looked absolutely atrocious and gaudy.2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftEven though Yamaha FZ15 ethanol that could run on both fuels is less likely to make it to India, the design changes are highly likely to make it to India. We can expect a refresh of FZ V3 by the end of this year and receive the same projector headlight assembly as Brazilian-spec FZ15. When launched, it will lock horns with Pulsar 150 and the likes. More

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    Keeway Benda Cruiser Launch Price Rs 3.89 L – Royal Enfield Rival

    Hungarian brand Keeway debuted in India with 2 scooters and a cruiser couple of months agoKeeway Benda 300cc CruiserKeeway has launched Benda V302 C in India today and the main highlight of this motorcycle is its price tag which starts at Rs. 3.89 lakh for Glossy grey, Rs. 3.99 lakh for Glossy Black and 4.09 lakh for Glossy Red (all prices ex-sh). C in V302 C means cruiser and it sits above the recently launched K-Light 250V cruiser.Owing to its cruiser genre, it aims at providing a quintessential cruiser-bike feel to its customers. While doing so, it also has to look the part as well. Hungarian brand Keeway has stuck to a typical cruiser bike look and at the same time, has created enough distinctions to be easily recognisable as a V302 C.Keeway Benda V302 C – Design & FeaturesAlong with scooters like Sixties and Vieste 300, Keeway is expanding its portfolio further. V302 C seems to be the culmination of two companies, Keeway and Benda. Together, they have created a handsome machine that doesn’t get a single ounce of chrome like typical American cruisers and choppers. The mostly black machine comes off as unique and sporty. Which will appeal to a lot of young buyers.It gets LED lighting all around. All lightings including headlight, are round which gives V302 C, a modern retro-classic feel. The engine bay is blacked out and gets a large vertical radiator for its liquid cooling setup. It gets a stubby single-piece seat that looks very comfy for the rider and not so much for a pillion.Keeway Benda 300cc CruiserBoth cylinders of this V-twin engine get separate exhaust headers that merge into a single exhaust unit that is finished in black and looks extremely classy. The teardrop fuel tank that takes 15L also looks classy. Speedo console is a circular LCD unit with gear positioning indicator.Specs & CompetitionComing to the heart of the matter, Keeway Benda V302 C gets a liquid-cooled 298cc V-twin engine that has 4V per cylinder and a SOHC for both cylinders. It makes around 30 bhp at 8,500 RPM and 26.5 Nm at 6,500 RPM. This engine is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox and the wheels are driven via a belt drive.But does the name 302 ring any bell in your mind? Yeah, we’re talking about QJ’s 300cc platform that is likely to come to India as Benelli 302S. Both Benelli and Keeway are QJ’s subsidiaries. But Keeway Benda V302 C is a V-twin while Benelli 302S is a cheaper parallel twin. Also, V302 C’s engine has a longer stroke owing to its cruiser nature.Keeway Benda 300cc Cruiser SpecsV302 C is built on a cradle chassis and it gets telescopic forks at front with 120mm travel and dual shockers at the rear with 42mm travel. Disc brakes are offered at both ends with a 300mm disc at front and a 240mm disc at the rear. It gets a 16” alloy wheel at front with 120/80-16 rubber and a 15” alloy wheel wrapped with a fat 150/80-15 rubber at the rear.Owing to its cruiser nature, it has a long 1,420mm wheelbase and a low 690mm seat height. With 158mm ground clearance and 175 kg of wet weight (dry weight is 167 kg), Keeway Benda V302 C is very manageable in Indian conditions. At Rs. 3.89 lakh (ex-sh), it still can’t beat Royal Enfield Interceptor 650’s value.Keeway Benda 300cc CruiserBut V302 C offers a V-twin engine and a silky smooth belt drive that Interceptor doesn’t. It is all about the feel with cruisers like this. So, if you wanted a V-twin with a belt drive that offered a little more performance than K-Light 250V, this is it. Look no further. More

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    XPulse 200 Vs CB200X – Real ADV vs Wannabe ADV

    Hero XPulse 200 4V has been one of the best off-roaders in the country while offering decent touring abilities tooXPulse 200 Vs CB200X ComparisonOff the road, Hero XPulse 200 performed better than Royal Enfield Himalayan with double the displacement with almost double the price. It was a shiny beacon that showed that lightness and maneuverability can trump raw performance numbers.Hero tried to better it with BS6 and also, recently got a 4V head too. This 4V head gave XPulse 200, the much-needed touring ease and ability which was its only Achilles heel. But then, Honda came along and launched CB200X, a faux ADV to take on a true-blue off-road machine. Recently, Honda hiked the price of CB200X by Rs. 17,340 hurting its cause even more.XPulse 200 Vs CB200XLet’s just get the sales figures out of the equation, okay? XPulse 200 sold 4,642 units in India and shipped 2,772 units to global markets in June 2022. Honda CB200X only sold 168 units in the same month and is not exported to global markets. There is a massive gap in sales, isn’t it?See, faux ADVs have never made it big in India. Remember the AS200 (Adventure Sports) from Bajaj? No? That’s exactly my point. If it is not a proper off-roader, products marketed as “Adventure” bikes have always seen their demise. AS200 even got a KTM-derived 200cc engine that is far more powerful than CB200X’s 184.4cc engine derived from Hornet 2.0.2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally EditionXPulse 200 is a proper off-roader designed from scratch with Hero’s extensive rally experience and pedigree. While CB200X is a glorified Hornet. XPulse 200 4V displaces 15cc more and makes 1.8 bhp more power and 1.2 Nm more torque. XPulse gets a long travel suspension with 190mm travel up front and 170 mm travel at the rear. With Rally Kit, suspension travel becomes 250mm at front and 220mm at the rear. While CB200X gets just 130mm suspension travel at the front and 115mm at the back.XPulse gets off-road worthy spoked-wheels with 21” at front and 18” at the rear. While CB200X gets 17” alloys at both ends. Xpulse also gets dual-purpose tyres while CB200X gets road-biased tyres. XPulse also gets a Rally Kit that further enhances off-roading ability. CB200X doesn’t get anything of that sort because it was not designed to be taken off-road, to begin with.Engine & PricingSo, that’s it? CB200X is trash? No. Not at all. CB200X is a good highway machine with comfortable ergonomics. It gets USD forks, a fatter 140-section rear tyre, tubeless tyres and more. But for Rs. 12,000 less, Hornet 2.0 does everything that CB200X does. Pricing is what is hurting CB200X the most.Because at Rs. 1.47 lakh (ex-sh), CB200X is ridiculously overpriced and doesn’t get a 4V head, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation, off-road worthy hardware, hardcore off-road-worthy Rally Kit, and more. These are offered on XPulse 4V which costs Rs. 11,000 less and XPulse 200 2V costs Rs. 21,000 less than CB200X.I get that a few Honda fanboys won’t care about pricing. But any logical person would. Honda is known for notoriously overpricing their products and as pricing goes on increasing, Honda fanboys will be forced to jump ships. Because for the price of CB200X, one can buy a brand new XPulse 200 2V and install fully adjustable front suspension with 30-step rebound and 30-step compression and rear suspension with rebound and preload adjustability.I’m not saying that CB200X should not exist. I’m saying that it shouldn’t exist as an ADV which it isn’t. It is like Maruti calling S-Presso an SUV. As a short-distance comfy tourer with speeds below 100 km/h, CB200X is very compelling. But not at Rs. 1.47 lakh. More

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    RE Hunter 350 Stunt Capabilities Showcased – 360 Spin, Wheelie

    As compared to other 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles, Hunter 350 has a compact, nimble-footed profileRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 Stunt CapabilitiesTwo-wheeler manufacturers have often used stunts to highlight superior capabilities of their bikes. Some examples include Bajaj Auto, Yamaha motorcycles and more recently Ola Electric. Also fun to watch are stunts performed by amateurs and enthusiasts, who can be as creative as they want without getting restricted by any ethical concerns.In a recent video, a Hunter 350 user can be seen performing some signature stunt moves with the bike. It includes 360 degree spin and wheelie. While these manoeuvres may be quite basic, especially for a professional, what makes it worth watching is the limited space in which the stunts have been performed.What makes Hunter 350 so agile?As compared to other 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles, Hunter 350 has a shorter wheelbase of 1,370 mm. It is also lightweight, with an unfuelled kerb weight of around 169 kg. The twin-downtube spine frame utilizes a compact design, which makes the bike a lot more maneuverable across busy city streets. 17-inch wheels work to enhance the bike’s agile character. Seat height of 800 mm ensures a low centre of gravity, which helps ensure optimal control and handling of the bike.A comfortable riding stance and advantageous rake angle are other factors that improve the bike’s capabilities. Topping it all is the powerful 349.34 cc motor that churns out 20.2 bhp of max power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Being lightweight, Hunter 350 has a higher power to weight ratio in comparison to other 350cc Royal Enfield bikes with the same engine. There is ample torque, as is required for performing wheelies and donuts.[embedded content][embedded content]Hunter 350 has intuitive throttle response, which ensures quick acceleration. This is clearly evident in the video, as the bike can be seen achieving fast speeds in a limited space of just around 10 meters. The stunts are performed by Faraz Stunt Rider who is a professional stunt rider as well as a motorcycle stunt trainer.Braking setup seems to be just right, as it’s a key requirement for performing such types of stunts. Hunter 350 has 300 mm fixed disc with twin piston floating calliper at front and 270 mm disc, single piston floating calliper at rear. Dual-channel is offered as standard.Safety gear missingWhile the stunts look super smooth, the only safety gear being used is a half face helmet. Hands, elbows, torso, legs and knees are completely exposed, which increases the risk of serious injury. OEMs often have had to face criticism for their stunt advertisements, even when it was clearly stated that the stunts are performed by professionals in a controlled environment and with all safety precautions and adequate safety gear.People try to copy such stunts as it looks all too easy, not realizing the amount of practice required to perform such manoeuvres. It is strongly recommended that users don’t copy such moves, as there could be adverse consequences. More

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    TVS Sales Breakup July 2022 – Jupiter, Apache, XL, Ntorq, Raider

    TVS has posted a YoY growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports in July 2022TVS ApacheTVS Motor Company has seen increased sales in July 2022. Sales ended positively both in terms of domestic sales and exports to a total of 2,97,842 units in July 2022, up from 2,69,574 units sold in July 2022. Their recently updated electric two wheeler iQube has received added response from customers and efforts are being made to boost production and speed up deliveries. The company had sold 6,304 units of the iQube in July 2022.Total sales in domestic markets stood at 2,01,942 units in July 2022, up 15.28 percent over 1,75,169 units sold in July 2021. This was a 26,773 unit volume growth. It was TVS Jupiter that was most in demand. Sales stood at 62,094 units in the past month, up 62.51 percent over 38,209 units sold in July 2021. This was a 23,885 unit volume growth with a 30.75 percent share.TVS Domestic Sales July 2022At No. 2 was the XL which suffered a YoY de-growth to 32,116 units in July 2022, down from 49,279 units sold in July 2021. The XL commands a 15.70 percent share. TVS Ntorq sales increased by 1.60 percent YoY to 24,367 units in July 2022 from 23,983 units sold in July 2021. This was a 384 unit volume growth with a 12.07 percent share. Sales de-growth was reported for the TVS Apache down by 11.04 percent YoY to 24,222 units from 27,228 units sold in July 2021.TVS Raider at No. 5 reported sales of 16,310 units in the past month while it was followed by the PEP+ of which 9,447 units were sold last month, up 110.96 percent over 4,478 units sold in July 2021. TVS saw sales of both the Radeon and Sport dip on a YoY basis to 9,120 units and 7,836 units respectively. This was a de-growth of 3.66 percent and 27.96 percent from 9,466 units and 10,877 units sold in July 2021.TVS Sales July 2022TVS iQube has seen increased demand as has every other electric two wheeler in the market.  It has recorded a 1067.41 percent increase in sales to 6,304 units in July 2022, up from 540 units sold in July 2021. This was a 5,764 unit volume growth and a 3.12 percent share. Lower down the domestic sales list was also the Star City (4,988 units), Zest (4,844 units) and RR310 (294 units) out of which it was only the Zest that posted an 18.18 percent growth.TVS Exports July 2022TVS Motor Company exports increased 12.29 percent YoY to 95,900 units in July 2022 up from 85,405 units sold in July 2021. This was a 10,495 unit volume growth. Star City 125 was the most sold model in global markets despite a 16.62 percent YoY de-growth. Sales stood at 33,561 units, up from 40,249 units sold in July 2021 with a 35 percent share.Star City exports also fell 9.41 percent on a YoY basis to 25,208 units from 27,826 units sold in July 2021. However, sales of the Apache increased to 12,738 units in July 2022, up 11.06 percent from 11,469 units sold in July 2021. TVS Raider exports were at 7,078 units last month. Exports of TVS Sport were higher by 678.21 percent to 6,537 units, up from 840 units exported in July 2021.TVS Exports July 2022Ntorq exports increased by 58.97 percent to 4,324 units from 2,720 units sold in the same month of the previous year. TVS saw sales of both the Radeon and Sport dip on a YoY basis to 9,120 units and 7,836 units respectively. This was a de-growth of 3.66 percent and 27.96 percent from 9,466 units and 10,877 units sold in July 2021.TVS Jupiter saw an 1132.17 percent hike in exports to 2,834 units from 230 units shipped in July 2021 while Wego was also highly favoured in global markets with a 2384.78 percent YoY growth to 2,286 units from 92 units shipped in July 2021. XL exports increased by 115.34 percent to 702 units from 326 units shipped in July 2021, though TVS Victor suffered a 70 percent YoY de-growth to 480 units from 1,600 units exported in July 2021. TVS Radeon sales were at 80 units while there were also 72 units of RR310 shipped in July 2022, up from 53 units exported in July 2021. More

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    Hop OXO Electric Motorcycle Launch 5th Sep – Official Teaser

    Hop Electric already has two electric scooters on sale named Lyf and Leo, and now the company is setting foot into electric motorcycle segmentHop OXO Electric MotorcycleIndian electric 2W market is flooded with products ranging from startups to mainstream manufacturers like Bajaj, and TVS. Even Honda is expected to crash the party in 2023 with a likely electric Activa. But what about electric motorcycles? That is a relatively less explored segment even in 2022.We kinda get it. Electric Motorcycles can’t be pitted as unisex and lacks a scooter’s practicality. But that being said, manufacturers like Revolt, Ultraviolette and Oben have set out to take their chances in one of the largest 2-wheeler markets in the world. But soon, we will see a contender in the form of Hop OXO that is set to “Change The Game” for good.Hop OXO Electric Motorcycle TeasedJaipur-based Hop Electric is set to launch OXO on September 5th aiming to redefine everyday motorcycling. In that regard, it will take on very little competition. We have seen Hop electric bike being tested for a year now and the name OXO is now official. After real-world testing, company is set to offer it on sale.Most of what we saw on test mules is also found in the teaser released by Hop Electric. It gets LED lighting all around including side turn indicators. Headlight design is heavily inspired by previous generation 150cc FZ. The differences are uncanny. Looking at the teaser, it can be said for sure that OXO will get a rear hub motor.[embedded content][embedded content]Attractive dot-pattern blue graphics are present on most of OXO’s body panels. It gets a muscular design which is further accentuated by its tank shrouds. The spokes of its alloys are a little too thick to come off as attractive. But that’s the design that Hop is going for. We can also see a split seat and the rear along with grab rails also reminds us of previous gen FZ.The street naked design looks aggressive and purposeful too. Looking at its ergonomics, it appears to be neutrally set. The handlebar is high up and footpegs for rider are centrally set. This gives its rider a relaxed and stress-free upright riding posture. This makes sure that rider is fatigue-free during his/her daily commutes.Specs & FeaturesRight now, Hop has two electric scooters, Lyf and Leo. Both of them are decently specced and OXO is also likely to be decently specced. Lyf and Leo get dual battery options and with this specification, both electric scooters can cover 120 km. Lyf has 2,000W power with a 50 km/h top speed and Leo has 2,500W power with 60 km/h.OXO is likely to get dual batteries too with 80 to 90 km/h top speed. We can also expect around 100 km of range on a single charge with a dual battery option. OXO gets telescopic suspension at front and dual shockers at the rear. Disc brakes are offered at both ends. Hop is also investing in battery swapping stations that enable batteries to be replaced within 20 seconds. More details on OXO will be revealed at launch on September 5th.  More