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      Hero Splendor 125cc New Black Colour Launch – First Look Walkaround

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      Super Splendor is the result of Hero’s effort of expanding the popular Splendor brand to offer with 125cc engine2022 Hero Splendor 125cc Matte Black LaunchedHero MotoCorp is currently the highest-selling motorcycle brand in India. Driving the sales for Hero is the ever-popular Splendor series of commuter motorcycles. Splendor brand is a force to reckon with as sales continue to ramp up almost every month. To incorporate a 125 cc engine with its popular Splendor range, Hero created the Super Splendor 125.This formula has boosted Splendor series sales even further as seen in our top 10 motorcycles post. Super Splendor only gets a 125 cc engine while Splendor Plus only gets a 100 cc engine and Splendor iSmart 110 gets only a 110 cc engine establishing a clear distinction between the three. But now the flagship of Splendor series has gotten a new variant.Hero Splendor 125cc New Black ColourThe largest motorcycle company in India, recently took to social media to announce a new variant of Super Splendor 125. According to the teaser, it would be “All Black”. That is exactly what Hero MotoCorp has delivered. All Black variants seem to be inspired by Canvas Black colour shade offered with Splendor Plus.Till now, Super Splendor was offered in five different colour shades. They were Glaze Black, Dusky Black, Nexus Blue, Heavy Grey, and CB Red. But both the black shades offered before were not monotone black. They had accent colours and a lot of graphics. As we know, Hero leans too much on graphics to spruce up their products. But always end up overdoing it.2022 Hero Splendor 125cc Black Colour LaunchedBut Splendor Plus gets Canvas Black shade that is devoid of any graphics and looks super clean. Looking at Hero Splendor 125cc New Black, Hero seems to have taken the same route too. This new All Black shade also looks super clean without any graphics. The only thing that breaks its black monotone is Super Splendor 3D badge on the fuel tank and Hero badge on the side body panels.This new All Black variant is offered in two different finishes. One is a regular Gloss Black finish and the other is a super stealth Matt Black finish that adds a lot of elegance to the Super Splendor. If it was our money, we’d definitely bet on the Matt Black option. Take a look at the walkaround video below, credited to R Rohit.[embedded content][embedded content]Specs & LaunchHero Super Splendor is powered by a 125cc BS6 compliant engine with XSens Technology. This engine develops 10.73 BHP of power at 7500 RPM and torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6000 RPM. This engine is paired with a 5-Speed Gearbox unlike a 4-speed unit on other Splendor branded bikes. This gearbox is said to be optimised for both city and highway riding.i3S tech makes sure that the daily commutes are eco-friendly and wallet-friendly too by enabling engine start/stop feature. Hero also allows users to turn off i3S if they find it obtrusive. Super Splendor chassis is a diamond frame with 180mm ground clearance and offers a long seat. It is offered in both Disc and Drum variants. The former gets a 240mm front Disc brake at front.Super Splendor gets a 130mm drum brake at the rear and CBS tech. It gets 18” wheels with a 90/90-18 tyre at the rear. It also gets a USB phone charger and an analog-digital instrument console. The new All Black variant prices are slightly more than the existing variants, which are priced from Rs 77k to Rs 81k, ex-sh. Currently, it competes with Honda CB Shine 125 and Hero’s own Glamour 125. More

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      2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol Edition Debuts – Yamaha R15 M Rival

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      Honda CBR150R Repsol Edition is derived from Honda’s MotoGP machine with similar colour scheme2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionHonda Motorcycles & Scooter India is currently the second largest two-wheeler manufacturer currently on sale in India in terms of sales volume. They are like Maruti Suzuki when it comes to scooter sales. Honda scooters like Activa series are the default for most people and sold 1,84,305 units in June 2022 as seen in top 10 scooter sales.Motorcycle side, they have the CB Shine which is currently the second highest-selling motorcycle in the country after Hero Splendor, of course. But when it comes to faired sporty motorcycles, we used to get both CBR150R and CBR250R. But now, we don’t get both of those motorcycles for reasons best known to Honda.It’s not like India is a dead market for sporty faired motorcycles with a smaller 150cc engine. We have YZF-R15 from Yamaha which is ridiculously expensive and also the brilliant Suzuki Gixxer SF. But unfortunately, we don’t get CBR150R here in India since its discontinuation in 2017. But Malaysia gets it and to add salt to our wounds, it recently got the Repsol Edition too.Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionRepsol Edition is a way for Honda to give its smaller machines a look like its prized MotoGP machine. Because it is mechanically identical to the normal CBR150R on which it is based. Repsol Edition brings with it the iconic orange splash like on MotoGP machine. This iconic orange is found almost everywhere including its sharp fairing, fuel tank, subframe and also 17” alloy wheels. On the side fairing, it also gets a dash of white and red.2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionWe can also see Repsol livery proudly adorning the motorcycle on side fairing and the front. The front Repsol livery looks a little too much, in our opinion. But hey, that’s what Honda gives. But what seals the deal is the fact that this Repsol Edition will be sold in limited numbers. 800, to be precise.Specs & CompetitionHonda CBR150R is powered by a 149.16 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC unit which dishes out 17.1 bhp of peak power at 9,000 RPM and 14.4Nm of peak torque at 7,000 RPM. It gets a Diamond type frame, Showa SFF Big-piston USD forks at front and a mono-shock unit doing duties at the rear.CBR150R gets a 276 mm petal disc up front and a 220 mm petal disc at the rear wheel. It gets dual-channel ABS but only in higher-spec variants. Honda CBR150R tips the scale at just 139 kg. Honda CBR150R Repsol Edition costs RM 13,499 in Malaysia, which is approximately Rs. 2.42 lakh when converted. It is still cheaper than rival Yamaha R15M, which is priced at RM 14,998 or Rs 2.7 lakh.2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionHonda CBR150R comes off as less of a performer as it makes slightly less power and torque than its arch-rival, Yamaha YZF-R15, as seen in a dedicated comparison post between the two. Considering the success of R15, Honda CBR150R makes a lot of sense in India.We say India because, Honda has patented the CBR150R in our country and might be even considering it too. Honda is set to launch a new product in India on 8th of August 2022. We predict that it would be the Forza 350 maxi-scooter or the CRF300L ADV as the upcoming launch is exclusive to BigWings dealerships. But there is a tiny possibility that Honda can launch the CBR150R too. We can only say for sure next month. More

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      Tork Electric Motorcycle Delivery Start – Takes A Dig At Bajaj, We Are OATS

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      Tork Kratos electric motorcycles are open for booking via the company’s online portal – Delivery was to start in April, but got delayedTork Electric Motorcycle Delivery Starts – We are OATSThe electric two wheeler segment in India has seen increasing demand over the past year. Several established electric two wheeler makers have been joined by a host of startups, all seeking a slice of this pie that has registered sales increase by 132 percent in CY2021 over that in CY2020. Electric two wheeler sales stood at 2,33,971 units in the past year as against 1,00,736 units sold in 2020.One of the newest launches in this segment is electric motorcycle Kratos, along with its Kratos-R. Introduced by Tork Motors in association with Bharat Forge, these bikes are now open for booking via the company’s official website. Tork Motors has launched the Kratos e-bike across India in a phased manner. They are initially available in cities of Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi while the second phase will see it introduced in more Indian cities.Tork Electric Motorcycle Deliveries StartTork electric motorcycle production had started back in April 2022. Deliveries too were expected to start in the same month. But that did not happen, likely due to ongoing parts shortage in the automotive industry. Deliveries have now started.First unit of the Tork Kratos electric motorcycle was delivered by Kapil Shelke, who is the Founder and CEO of Tork Motorcycles. The company aims to increase delivery speed in the coming days. And to that aim, they have now delivered 20 new Tork Electric Motorcycles in 1 day.Tork Motors start the delivery of their Kratos and Kratos-R electric motorcycles.20 electric motorcycles delivered in 1 Day.Video @torkindia pic.twitter.com/2X6N3ArqJD— RushLane (@rushlane) July 22, 2022In the video shared by Tork Motors, some of them can be seen wearing a t-shirt with ‘We Are OATS’ branding. And on the letter T, Tork is mentioned. One might wonder why they call themselves OATS. Well, the reference here is to the famous Rajiv Bajaj comment, which he had made in October last year, at the new Pulsar 250 launch event. Bajaj had coined two acronyms that day – BET and OATS. BET referring to Bajaj, Enfield and TVS. While OATS refers to Ola, Ather, Tork and Simple. He had said that BET on champions, as champions eat OATS for breakfast.Rajiv Bajaj at Pulsar launch. Image – BloombergQuintTork Kratos and Kratos-R – Tech SpecsTork Kratos and Kratos-R are 100 percent designed and made in India. The electric motorcycles are made of high strength steel and receive a signature split trellis frame within which the battery is located for a more compact and hence better ride performance. Kratos comes with a home charger and can be charged easily by installing a charging plug at home. Daytime running lights (DRL), hazard lights and guide me home lights along with Over The Air (OTA) updates are also a part of its features. On board features also include a digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, crash alert feature and regenerative braking while it also sports CBS hydraulic brakes.Tork Kratos is being offered in a single colour shade of white while Kratos-R comes with four colour options of white, blue, red and black. The two bikes are priced at Rs 1.08 lakh and Rs 1.23 lakh (ex-showroom Pune post subsidy), respectively. Tork Kratos is powered by a 4 kWh battery delivering maximum power of 7.5 kW and peak torque of 28 Nm. It gets Axial Flux technology offering a real range of 120 km (certified at 180 km), acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in 4 seconds and a top speed of 100 km/h.Tork KratosKratos-R on the other hand gets internet connected features with Tork App. It also sports crash alert, geo fencing, find my vehicle, motor walk assist, track mode, track analytics, smart charge analysis and vacation mode. Though power is via the same 4 kWh TORK LIION battery pack as seen on the Kratos, it delivers 9 kW power and 38 Nm torque with acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 105 km/h. The battery is water resistant upto 1 meter of water and gets a smart battery management system that stores data from 4 different temperature sensors, voltage and current for real time analytics. Free charging network access (T-NET) is being offered for a period of 2 years. More

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      Honda CB350 Brigade Trademark Filed – New Classic 350 Rival?

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      Honda CB350 is currently sold in either DLX, DLX Pro, Anniversary Edition and the RS specNew Honda CB350 Brigade Name Trademark Filed In IndiaWhen we talk about Honda motorcycles, products like CB Shine are the second-highest selling motorcycle in the country, after Hero Splendor. But when we talk about scooters, Activa is the king and is expected to be for the foreseeable future.But Honda’s premium offerings like H’ness CB350 constitute about 50 times fewer sales than Activa. This is expected in a country like India where commuters and budget scooters outsell everything. But Honda CB350 is a retro-styled motorcycle that aims at nostalgic customers.A similar strategy is employed by Royal Enfield and their Classic 350, arch-rival to CB350, sold 25,425 units in June 2022 and 29,959 units in May 2022. Where Honda H’ness CB350 sold 3,308 units in May 2022. This is a staggering difference between two different products aiming at the same audience. CB350 makes 20.78 bhp and 30 Nm which is more than Classic 350’s 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm. Still, Classic 350 is unmatched at this point.Honda CB350 BrigadeIn an attempt to drive more sales, Honda is aiming to hit the Indian nostalgia a little more. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has recently filed a trademark for CB350 Brigade name in India. Earlier this month, we saw Honda share a new teaser invite for 8th Aug. Are they getting ready to launch Honda CB350 Brigade on that date?New Honda CB350 Brigade Name Trademark Filed In IndiaThe Honda teaser had the word Formidable mentioned. Is it the teaser for CB350 Brigade – The Formidable Brigade Coming Soon? Only time will tell. Other options include Forza 350 maxi-scooter or CRF300L ADV CRF300L ADV was recently spotted in a Honda dealership which might be the more probable product to be launched in India next month.So, what is Honda CB350 Brigade? Is it a new variant like we got the CB350RS? CB350 Brigade might be Honda’s attempt to pay homage to the Indian armed forces. It might be a special defence forces edition of CB350. This is not a new concept as Royal Enfield has been doing it for quite some time now. Even Jawa and Yezdi have done the same. With 15th Aug being India’s Independence Day, that is a possibility.Launch & CompetitionFrom Royal Enfield stables, we have seen Pegasus 500 and 350 Signals Edition. Pegasus 500 was a limited edition model which was designed to pay tribute to Royal Enfield’s involvement with British Army in World War II. It was limited to only 1,000 units worldwide. Some of those 1,000 units were also sold in India. Pegasus 500 was only offered with Classic 500 and in two exclusive shades namely, Olive Drab Green and Service Brown.While Signals Edition is not a limited edition like the Pegasus 500 was. Also, Signals Edition is only offered in India unlike Pegasus 500 which was offered globally. Signals Edition was heavily inspired by Pegasus 500 in terms of looks, but was offered here in India based on Classic 350. Royal Enfield Signals Edition is an attempt by the Chennai-based company to pay tributes to Indian Military. It was offered in two colours namely, Airborne Blue and Stormrider Sand.We can expect Honda CB350 to get a similar vibe as Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals Edition. It might also feature the numbering like Signals Edition too and get exclusive colours. Right now, Honda CB350 range starts from Rs. 1.95 lakh (ex-sh) and we expect Brigade variant to be priced at a premium of Rs. 15,000.  More

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      Suzuki 2W Sales Breakup June 2022 – Access, Avenis, Burgman, V Strom 250

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      Suzuki Two Wheeler YoY domestic sales saw a 30.77 percent growth in June 2022 while MoM sales declined 12.54 percentImage – MRD VlogsSuzuki Two Wheeler has reported a 30.77 percent YoY growth in June 2022 in domestic markets. Sales stood at 52,928 units as against 40,474 units sold in June 2021. Volume gain was at 12,454 units. MoM sales on the other hand dipped 12.54 percent from 60,518 units sold in May 2022 leading to a volume de-growth of 7,590 units.Suzuki Access scooter was the most sold model in the company portfolio in June 2022. Sales stood at 34,131 units, up 8.70 percent over 31,399 units sold in June 2021 to command a 64.49 percent share. May 2022 sales had stood at 35,709 units leading to a 4.42 percent MoM de-growth. The Access scooter was the third best-selling scooter in the country last month, after the Activa and Jupiter.Suzuki Sales Breakup June 2022Suzuki Avenis scooter, launched in India in November 2021, was at No. 2 with 9,284 units sold in June 2022. With a 17.54 percent share in the company lineup. Sales in May 2022 had stood at 8,922 units leading to a 4.06 percent MoM growth.Also in the scooter segment, the Suzuki Burgman was at No.3 with a 10.81 percent YoY growth to 8,793 units, up from 7,935 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales however, dipped 32.31 percent from 12,990 units sold in May 2022. V-Strom SX 250 sales stood at 380 units in June 2022 from 1,729 units sold in May 2022 leading to a 1,349 unit volume de-growth.Suzuki Sales Breakup June 2022Gixxer 250 and Gixxer sales in June 2022 had stood at 171 units and 144 units respectively leading to a 307.14 percent growth in the case of the 250cc bike while sales dipped 86.07 percent YoY for the Gixxer. Sales had stood at 42 units and 1,034 units respectively in June 2021. MoM sales also saw the Gixxer 250 post positive growth by 10.32 percent while Gixxer sales dipped 85.41 percent.Hayabusa sales fell to 25 units in domestic markets in June 2022 down by 28.57 percent from 35 units sold in June 2021 but increased 13.64 percent MoM over 22 units sold in May 2022. Sales of the V-Strom 650 and Intruder were down to 0 units in the past month as both have been discontinued.Suzuki Exports June 2022In global markets, Suzuki saw sales of 15,089 units, up 64.23 percent over 9,188 units shipped in June 2021. MoM exports also increased 37.07 percent from 11,008 units sold in May 2022. It was the Suzuki Gixxer that found the most demand globally. Sales stood at 8,822 units in June 2022 up 180.15 percent over 3,149 units shipped in June 2021. MoM exports also increased 33.90 percent from 6,584 units shipped in May 2022. Share percent however fell from 59.81 held in May 2022 to 58.47 in June 2022.Suzuki Exports Breakup June 2022Exports of the Suzuki Burgman were at 2,280 units in June 2022 leading to a 32.78 percent YoY de-growth and 20.50 percent MoM de-growth from 3,392 units sold in June 2022 and 2,868 units sold in May 2022. At No. 3 was Suzuki Gixxer 250 with a YoY and MoM growth to 2,197 units causing share percentage to increase from 11.66 percent to 14.56 percent MoM.The Avenis scooter also found 1,320 units shipped to global markets last month to command a 8.75 percent share in the company lineup. Suzuki Hayate sales dipped 10 percent YoY to 360 units while MoM exports increased 200 percent from 120 units shipped in May 2022. Intruder YoY exports fell 41.49 percent to 110 units from 188 units shipped in June 2022 while MoM sales increased 19.57 percent over 92 units exported in May 2022. Exports of Access and Lets were down to 0 units in June 2022. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Arrives At Dealer – First Undisguised Photos

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      Being the smallest Royal Enfield 350cc bike, Hunter 350 will have better capabilities across city streetsRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied UndisguisedWhile Royal Enfield bikes continue to be bestsellers in their respective segments, it appears that evolutionary tendencies have started giving shape to what future products from the company could look like. The first among these is Hunter 350, which has shed a lot of bulk in comparison to Meteor and Classic 350.With Hunter 350, Royal Enfield will be targeting an entirely new segment of users. It can work for folks who are looking for a nimble-footed machine with retro profile. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied Undisguised for the first time, credit to Surendar Jayavelu via Rushlane Spylane. There are multiple units seen in the photo. It looks like at a dealer yard. Colour options include monotone silver, dual tone white and blue, etc.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 dimensionsAs revealed in Type Approval certificate, Hunter 350 is 2,055 mm long, 800 mm wide, 1,055 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 1,370 mm. It is smaller and shorter in comparison to Classic and Meteor. Wheelbase is also smaller whereas width is more than Classis and less than Meteor. Gross volume weight is 360 kg, in comparison to 375 kg of Classic and 371 kg of Meteor. Hunter is likely to have a smaller fuel tank, as compared to 13-litre and 15-litre of Classic and Meteor, respectively.While Hunter’s kerb weight is not known at this point of time, it is likely to be around 160-170 kg. That’s a good 20-25 kg less than Classic (195 kg) and Meteor (191 kg). Being lightweight and using the same J-series 349.34 cc engine, Hunter 350 will have higher power-to-weight ratio. This will boost its capabilities in an urban environment. Opportunities for some high-speed fun on open roads and highways can also be explored.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied UndisguisedHunter 350 featuresHunter 350 has retro styling with features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors. Other key highlights include fork gaiters, multi-spoke alloy wheels, compact seat design and stubby exhaust. The bike will have relaxed ergonomics with centrally placed footpegs and slightly raised handlebar.It is likely that Hunter 350 will have a semi-digital instrument console. As Royal Enfield will be aiming to make Hunter its most affordable bike, some premium  features will not be offered as standard. For example, Tripper navigation could be offered as an option.In terms of hardware, Hunter 350 will be borrowing most of the equipment from Meteor. It includes the twin downtube spine frame, suspended on telescopic front forks and twin tube emulsion shock absorbers at rear. The bike could get 300 mm and 270 mm disc at front and rear, respectively. Hunter 350 is likely to get same-sized wheels at both ends, as compared to 19-inch front and 17-inch rear used with Meteor.Powering the bike will be the 349cc motor that generates 20.2 bhp of max power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. There are unlikely to be any performance tweaks for Hunter 350. Hunter 350 is scheduled to debut on August 7. It could be priced in the range of Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 1.7 lakh (ex-sh). In terms of pricing, it will take on rivals like TVS Ronin, Bajaj Dominar 250 and Yamaha FZ25. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jun 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield has posted a YoY growth in domestic sales and exports while domestic sales dipped on a MoM basisRoyal Enfield 650ccRoyal Enfield reported impressive numbers for sales and export figures for in June 2022. Domestic sales of Royal Enfield increased 40.35 percent YoY to 50,265 units, up from 35,815 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales on the other hand, dipped 6.09 percent from 53,525 units sold in May 2022. It was the company’s 350 cc range that commanded top spots on this list.To boost sales further in 350cc segment, Royal Enfield will soon launch Hunter 350. Scheduled to launch in India on 7th August 2022, the RE Hunter 350 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.5 lakh, ex-sh; at which price point it will take on the likes of TVS Apache, Ronin, Bajaj Pulsar, Dominar, etc.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jun 2022RE Classic 350 was the most sold bike in India from the company, with 25,425 unit sales, up 46.31 percent over 17,377 units sold in June 2021. This was an 8,048 unit volume growth with a 50.58 percent share. MoM sales however, dipped 15.13 percent from 29,959 units sold in May 2022 when share percentage had stood at 55.97. RE Classic 350 was the 7th best-selling motorcycle in India in June 2022.Meteor 350 at No. 2 saw a marginal de-growth in YoY sales by 1.43 percent to 8,645 units from 8,770 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales improved by 5.31 percent over 8,209 units sold in May 2022. Also in the 350cc segment was Bullet 350, of which the company saw a 10.83 percent YoY growth to 5,893 units from 5,317 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales dipped 15.31 percent from 6,958 units sold in May 2022.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup June 2022Sales growth was also seen in the case of RE Himalayan (4,514 units), Electra 350 (4,363 units) and 650 Twins (1,425 units). The Himalayan has posted the highest YoY growth as compared to any other RE bike. Sales increased 559.94 percent YoY from 684 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales improved by 37.92 percent from 3,273 units sold in May 2022.NoRE DomesticJun-22Jun-21Growth % YoY1Classic 35025,42517,37746.312Meteor 3508,6458,770-1.433Bullet 3505,8935,31710.834Himalayan4,514684559.945Electra 3504,3633,13739.086650 Twins1,425530168.87–Total50,26535,81540.35Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Jun 2022Royal Enfield exports improved both YoY and MoM by 54.04 percent and 10.12 percent respectively to 11,145 units. The company had exported only 7,233 units in June 2022 while exports in May 2022 had stood at 10,118 units. The Meteor 350 saw highest exports of 3,487 units in June 2022, up 46.94 percent over 2,373 units sold in June 2021. May exports were at 2,161 units relating to a 61.36 percent MoM growth.Himalayan at No. 2 had exports of 3,099 units in the past month, up 49.57 percent over 2,072 units exported in the same month last year. Classic 350 was next with exports of 2,592 units, up 863.57 percent over 269 units shipped in June 2021. MoM sales however, dipped 6.73 percent from 2,779 units shipped in May 2022.Royal Enfield Exports Breakup June 2022Royal Enfield 650 Twins exports fell 18.64 percent to 1,964 units in June 2022, down 450 units as against 2,414 units sold in June 2021. Exports were also lower by 62.07 percent on a MoM basis from 5,178 units sold in May 2022. Exports of Bullet 500, Classic 500 and Electra 500 were down to 0 units both in May and June 2022 even as the company saw a few units exported in June 2021. More

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      BMW G 310 RR China Launch Soon – Will Be Exported From India

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      BMW G 310 RR is the smallest and cheapest of BMW’s RR range of motorcycles worldwideNew BMW G 310 RRBMW Motorrad recently launched the G 310 RR in India. It is based on the TVS Apache RR 310. We were expecting the German brand to make some changes to the looks, to create a unique identity for the baby RR.But instead, what we got was a BMW branded TVS Apache RR 310 with some TVS proprietary features deleted for an addition of Rs. 20,000 to 35,000 depending on variants. With the G 310 RR, BMW has expanded its popular 310cc portfolio to new heights while reaching new customers in a significantly lower price bracket than their indigenous products.BMW Motorrad has sold 50,000 units of their 310cc range globally, of which 15,000 units are clocked from India alone – making it their biggest 310cc market. China comes next with 6,000 unit sales. To improve sales further, BMW is going to launch the G 310 RR in China.BMW G310RR Export to ChinaChina is an important market for BMW Motorrad. G 310 RR is expected to do really well in Dragon land. But the BMW G310RR is manufactured here in India by TVS in Hosur plant, Chennai as part of a collaboration between the two.2022 BMW G310RR India LaunchMarkus Mueller-Zambre, head of Asia, China, Pacific and Africa region at BMW Motorrad, said that BMW G 310 RR exports from India will start with the Chinese market. China is the second market where the baby RR will be launched after India, as it is manufactured here. The China launch will happen in the coming months. He also added that BMW G 310 RR will only be manufactured in India at TVS manufacturing facility and the bikes sold in China will be exported from Chennai.Specs & CompetitionAs BMW G310RR is just a rebranded TVS Apache RR 310, all the dimensions remain the same too. It measures 2,001 mm in length, 786 mm in width, 1,135 mm in height and has a 1,365 mm long wheelbase. It tips the scale at 174 kg and has a relatively accessible 810 mm seat height.In terms of performance, it puts out 33.52 bhp of power at 9,700 RPM and 27.3 Nm of torque at 7,700 RPM. It gets a 300 mm disc at front and a 240 mm disc at the rear connected by a dual-channel ABS system. Both BMW and TVS get USD forks at front finished in gold colour and a mono-shock at the rear. But it is the TVS Apache RR 310 that gets an option to upgrade to fully adjustable front and rear suspension by WP. This upgrade, along with others, are offered under TVS’ brilliant BTO packages.BMW G310RR competes against KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and TVS Apache RR 310 in India. In China, KTM still puts up a tough fight against BMW’s new baby RR. As KTM products are licensed to manufacture by CF Moto, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturing giant, in China and products like RC 390 exist. It would be interesting to see how many G 310 RR will be exported to China from India in Q2 of 2023. In related news, BMW is also expected to launch its CE 04 electric maxi-scooter in India.Source More