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      RE Hunter 350 Stunt Capabilities Showcased – 360 Spin, Wheelie

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jul 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan

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      Classic 350 still top the charts as it is the highest-selling Royal Enfield motorcycle by quite a large marginImage – Auto Moto ShowIf there is a company that has a monopoly in retro and classic motorcycles, it has to be Royal Enfield. With motorcycles like Classic 350 in their arsenal, Royal Enfield has the potential to stay at the top of retro and classic bike charts for a long time. For reference, Classic 350 alone sells more than most of its rivals combined. But how does the company fare in domestic sales and exports? Let’s take a closer look.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jul 2022 – DomesticAt the top of the list, we have Classic 350 which registered 37.5% growth YoY with 23,223 units sold in July 2022 over 16,890 units in July 2021 with a difference of 6,333 units. But it registered a dip of 8.66% MoM as it had sold 25,425 units in June 2022. This might be due to the fact that competitors like Yezdi are offering modernity like a 6-speed gearbox, LED headlights, digital instrument cluster and more. Currently, Classic 350 accounts for half of Royal Enfield’s domestic sales.Meteor 350 is next with 8,088 units sold in July 2022 and registers a 7.85% dip YoY and 6.44% MoM and accounts for just 16.15% of the company’s market share. Surprisingly, the last-gen Bullet 350 still sells 6,530 units in July 2022. It registered an 8.45% dip in sales YoY and 10.81% growth MoM. Not bad as it enjoys 11.01% of the company’s sales.Electra 350 clocked 3,853 units in July 2022 with 30.65% YoY growth and a dip of 11.69% MoM. Himalayan sold 3,441 units in July 2022 with 26.04% YoY growth as it only sold 2,730 units in July 2021. But it registered a 23.77% decline MoM. 650 twins sold a healthy 1,394 units in July 2022 with 71.89% growth YoY with a difference of 583 units. But sales take a hit of only 2.18% MoM.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales July 2022Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Jul 2022When it comes to exports, Meteor 350 ships the highest with 2,844 units shipped in July 2022 registering 63.73% YoY growth with 1,737 units sold in July 2021. But it registers an 18.44% drop MoM. Meteor 350 is company’s highest-shipping model with a 31.51% share and also is Britain’s highest-selling model too.Himalayan takes second spot with 2,348 units sold in July 2022 registering 76.67% YoY growth and 24.23% MoM de-growth and enjoys a 26.01% share. 650 Twins are getting more and more popular worldwide owing to their immense value. It is reflected in numbers too. It shipped 2,083 units in July 2022 registering 27.41% growth YoY and 3.67% growth MoM and enjoyed a 22.56% share.Next in line is Classic 350 which registered a staggering 2,666.15% growth YoY in July 2022 with 1,798 units over July 2021 with just 65 units. But sees a 30.63% de-growth MoM and accounts for 19.92% of Royal Enfield’s exports currently.Royal Enfield Exports July 2022Even though Royal Enfield is doing better than last year in both domestic and exports, sales are slowly declining MoM in both exports and domestic. Domestically, the company sold 46,529 units in July 2022 with 7,239 units increment over July 2021’s 39,390 units while registering 18.42% growth YoY. But it sold 50,265 units in June 2022 and hence we see a 7.43% drop in sales MoM.Same goes with exports. Royal Enfield shipped 9,026 units in July 2022 registering a 90.10% growth over 4,748 units in July 2021. But last month, it exported 11,142 units and hence, we see an 18.99% drop in sales MoM. More

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      Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles July 2022 – 650 Twins, Hayabusa, Tiger, Versys

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      Royal Enfield 650 Twins are still the highest-selling motorcycles on this list out-selling the rest by a gargantuan marginRoyal Enfield Sultan by Neev Motorcycles500cc+ motorcycle sales chart is one of the most interesting as it gives us an understanding of how big bikes are selling. Royal Enfield is still the elephant in the list with 650 Twins topping the charts like clockwork.With immense value and vast accessibility along with a nationwide dealer network, RE Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been the de facto choice of big bikes in India. But how do the others fare? Let’s take a look.500cc+ Motorcycle SalesRoyal Enfield 650 Twins command a staggering 82.78% of this segment. With 1,394 units sold in July 2022, registered a 71.89% growth YoY while it only sold 811 units in July 2021. Taking 2nd and 3rd spots are Kawasaki’s Versys 650 and Z900 respectively. With booming ADV segment, 2022 Versys 650 sold 54 units in July 2022 over 14 units in July 2021 registering 285.71% growth YoY.Z900 is currently the cheapest 4-cylinder bike in the country and draws attention. It sold 34 units in July 2022 with 22.73% dip in sales YoY as it sold 44 units last year. At 4th spot, we have the legendary “Dhoom Bike” Suzuki Hayabusa with 24 units sold and registering a 22.58% drop YoY. Triumph’s Tiger 900 sold 22, Tiger 660 sold 18 and Trident 660 sold 14 units each and stood at 5th, 6th and 7th respectively. Both Tigers register drop in sales while Trident gains 180% YoY.500cc + Motorcycle Sales Jul 2022Next, we have Kawasaki Vulcan S, Triumph Street Triple and Harley-Davidson Iron 883 at 8th, 9th and 10th spot and all of these sold 11 units each in July 2022 and each also registered positive growth too. Suzuki’s V-Strom 650XT and Katana sold 10 units each.Motorcycles With Single Digit SalesStarting with Kawasaki Ninja 650, it sold 9 units, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 sold just 8 units, Triumph Tiger 1200 only sold 7 units, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob sold 6 units and Ducati Street Scrambler sold 5 units only. Of these five, only Fat Boy 114 has positive growth YoY. Triumph Bonneville T120 and Honda CBR 650R sold 4 units each while T120 saw 100% growth YoY. Next, we have Kawasaki ZX-10R and from Triumph, we have Street Twin, Speed Twin and Rocket III. All of these only sold 3 units each in July 2022 and all of them registered negative growth in sales as well.Next in line are Kawasaki’s Z650, Ninja 1000, Triumph Speed Triple, and Harley-Davidson RoadKing. All of these sold just two units each while registering a drop in sales YoY except for Speed Triple which saw 100% growth YoY. Then, we have Kawasaki’s Versys 100, Z650RS, Aprilia RS660, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Bonneville Bobber and from Harley-Davidson, 1200 X-Forty Eight, Heritage Classic and Street Glide. All of these sold just 1 unit each and registered a drop in sales.No500cc+ Motorcycles SalesJul-22Jul-21Growth % YoY1650 Twin1,39481171.892Versys 6505414285.713Z9003444-22.734Hayabusa2431-22.585Tiger 9002225-12.006Tiger 660180–7Trident145180.008Vulcan S11757.149Street Triple11683.3310883 Iron11837.5011DL650XA100–12Katana100–13Ninja650920-55.0014Fat Boy 11481700.0015Tiger 120070–16Fat Bob67-14.2917Street Scrambler56-16.6718CBR 650F427-85.1919Boneville T12042100.0020Ninja ZX-10R318-83.3321Street Twin320-85.0022Speed Twin30–23Rocket III36-50.0024Z65025-60.0025Ninja1000216-87.5026Speed Triple21100.0027Roadking23-33.3328Z650RS10–29Aprilia RS66010–301200 X-Forty Eight15-80.0031Africa Twin110-90.0032Versys 100016-83.3333Boneville Bobber16-83.3334Heritage Classic110.0035Street Glide15-80.0036Low Rider013-100.0037GL1800011-100.0038Pan America010-100.0039Low Rider Special06-100.0040Scrambler 120005-100.0041Fat Boy 10705-100.0042Electra Glide04-100.0043Boneville T10001-100.0044Road Glide01-100.0045Standard01-100.00–Total1,6841,17343.56Coming to the end of this segment, we have motorcycles that didn’t sell a single unit. We have Honda Goldwing, Ducati Scrambler 1200, Triumph Bonneville T100 and from Harley-Davidson, we have Low Rider, Pan America, Low RIder Special, Fat Boy 107, Electra Glide, Road Glide and lastly, Standard. All-in-all, 500cc+ motorcycle sales recorded 43.56% growth YoY with 1,684 units sold in July 2022 and gaining 511 units over 1,173 units sold in July 2021. Even though this segment saw 43.56% YoY growth, most of the hard lifting is still done by Royal Enfield 650 Twins. More

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      KTM India Sales, Exports Jul 2022 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      KTM may not be doing very well domestically, but when it comes to exports, reported good YoY and MoM sales growthKTM India SalesKTM has been on the verge of rejigging its product lineup in India. In that regard, we have seen the launch of 2022 versions of most of their lineup. Speaking about KTM’s Indian lineup, the Austrian brand has three variations in its body style. They are RC, a sports machine, Duke, which is a street machine and lastly, we have Adventure, which is a, well, adventure machine.All three body styles get a different set of engines too, ranging from 125cc to 373cc. KTM has registered a mixed bag of sales figures with both dips and growth in sales. But that is likely to change soon when 2023 Duke range is launched in India which is in testing phase right now.KTM Sales – Domestic & ExportsWhen we take domestic sales into account, we see a sharp dip in sales YoY. KTM 200 series (Duke + RC) models sold 1,607 units in July 2022 while they sold 2,019 units in July 2021 with a 20.41% drop in sales YoY. But they sold just 767 units in June 2022 and hence registers 109.52% growth MoM with a difference of 840 units. But when it comes to exports, 200cc models follow a similar pattern. With 1,840 units sold in July 2022, they register an 11.33% drop in sales YoY and 10.18% growth in sales MoM.KTM 250 series (Duke + ADV) models follow the same pattern. In domestic market, with 847 units sold in July 2022, 250cc models register a dip of 15.47% YoY and gain 288.53% MoM with just 218 units sold in June 2022. But with exports, with 1,056 units sold in July 2022, 250cc models see a drop in sales of 12.58% YoY and 24.03% MoM. When it comes to KTM 125 series (Duke + RC) models, with just 14 units sold in July 2022, they have been a hard sell domestically and hence are likely to not be updated to MY2022 in India.KTM Sales & Exports July 2022 – DomesticBut 1,010 units of KTM 125 range models have been shipped in July 2022 with 33.25% YoY growth and a 10.46% drop in sales MoM as it shipped 1,128 units in June 2022. In domestic markets, 200cc models take up 54.25% share of all KTM products and are followed by 250 with 28.60%, 390 with 16.68% and 125 with 0.47%. But 390 (ADV + Duke + RC) is the most shipped at 48.62% share of all KTM bikes followed by 200 with 24.20%, 250 with 13.89% and lastly, we have 125 with just 13.29% share.KTM Sales & Exports July 2022 – ExportsTotal SalesWhen we take into account the total sales of all KTM models, things get a little interesting. At the top, we have 390 series with 4,190 units sold in July 2022 registering a 30.86% YoY growth with 988 units difference from 3,202 units sold in July 2021. It also register 53.59% MoM growth in July 2022 with just 2,728 units sold in June 2022.200 models take second spot with 3,447 units sold in July 2022 registering a 15.80% drop YoY and gaining 41.44% MoM in July 2022 with 2,437 units in June 2022. 250 series are next with 1,903 units sold in July 2022 registering a 32.05% drop YoY and gaining 18.35% with a difference of 295 units in July 2022. But 125 series loses 32.05% YoY and 9.30% MoM with just 1,024 units sold in July 2022.KTM Sales & Exports July 2022 – TotalTotally, KTM registers a dip in sales of 4.08% YoY with just 10,564 units sold in July 2022 and 11,013 units sold in July 2021. But KTM gains 33.69% MoM because it only sold 7,902 units in June 2022 and gained 2,662 units. KTM’s 390 series is by far the most popular of the lot with a 39.66% share of all KTM products sold. 390 range is the only one to register growth everywhere, be it domestic or exports or YoY or MoM charts. More

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      New Honda Shine Celebration Edition Launch Price Rs 79k – Golden Theme

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      Just like Activa in scooter segment, Shine is Honda’s primary volume generator in motorcycle spaceNew Honda Shine Celebration EditionAhead of the festive season, Honda has introduced a fresh new look for its popular Shine 125cc motorcycle. The new Honda Shine Celebration Edition packs in a range of cosmetic updates. In terms of equipment list and hardware, the bike is largely the same as the standard model.Shine Celebration Edition has been launched at a starting price of Rs 78,878 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). That’s a premium of Rs 1,500 in comparison to standard Shine drum variant that is priced at Rs 77,378.With Shine Celebration Edition, Honda will be looking to leverage positive consumer sentiments generally seen during festive season. Shine is already a bestseller and consistently ranks among top 10 two-wheelers in the country. In July, it was in third place, trailing behind Hero Splendor and Activa.Honda Shine Celebration Edition featuresHonda Shine Celebration Edition gets two new colour options – Matte Steel Black Metallic and Matte Sangria Red Metallic. The special edition bike also gets a new golden theme. While the graphics have the same layout, they are done in a striking golden shade.New Honda Shine Celebration EditionThe golden theme extends to other components such as the golden wingmark emblem, Shine logo on tail section and celebration edition logo on the tank top. The headlamp cowl and side panels also get golden garnish.Among the two new colour options, the golden theme stands out with the Matte Sangria Red Metallic. The overall look and feel is more agreeable on this one, as compared to Matte Steel Black Metallic colour option. This is especially true, taking into account the brown colour seat.If the seat had the standard black shade, the Matte Steel Black Metallic colour option would have worked better with the golden theme. Users looking for a sprightly colour option are most likely to go with the Matte Sangria Red Metallic shade.New Honda Shine Celebration EditionAnother update is matte axis grey metallic muffler cover, which complements the golden theme of Shine Celebration Edition. In the standard model, the muffler cover comes in glossy chrome finish. Honda Shine Celebration Edition will be available in both drum and disc variant.No functional improvementsApart from the cosmetic updates, new Honda Shine Celebration Edition is the same as standard model. The bike is powered by a 123.94cc motor that generates 10.74 PS of max power at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox with multiplate wet clutch. The bike is preferred for its reliable performance and good mileage numbers that are around 50-55 kmpl in city conditions and around 60-65 kmpl on highways.New Honda Shine Celebration EditionHonda Shine packs in advanced tech features such as eSP (enhanced smart power), silent start with ACG, side stand engine cut-off and engine start-stop switch. Other key features include DC headlamp, integrated headlamp beam and passing switch, longer seat, 5-step adjustable rear suspension, combi-brake system with equalizer and seal chain. More

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      RE Bobber 650, Himalayan 450 Spied Together – Cruising At 100+ Kmph

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      New products like Bobber 650 and Himalayan 450 will help Royal Enfield maintain its dominance in middleweight motorcycle segmentRoyal Enfield Bobber 650 and Himalayan 450 spied togetherEven with more than 85% market share in middleweight segment, Royal Enfield doesn’t seem to be infected by a complacency bug. On the contrary, the Chennai-based manufacturer is working aggressively by launching new products at regular intervals. This approach has become all the more necessary with availability of new rival products such as those launched by the likes of Honda, Jawa, Yezdi and TVS. In the future, Royal Enfield is likely to face new challengers from Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj as well.Over the next five years, Royal Enfield will be launching an average of one new product every quarter. Things seem to be going as per plans so far, as Scram 411 and Hunter 350 have already been launched this year. Other upcoming Royal Enfield bikes include Himalayan 450 and Bobber 650, which were recently spotted on road test by happinessperkm.Himalayan 450 featuresHimalayan 450 has undergone some major transformations, helping achieve a design that’s a lot more pleasing to the eyes. As compared to the sharp profile used for Himalayan 411, new Himalayan has a more rounded appearance. While Himalayan 411 is hard to miss on the streets, new Himalayan 450 has a more agreeable design that can easily blend in the crowded streets.Another key change can be seen in the design of racks, which also get a rounded appearance. Rear racks seem to be missing on the test mule, which indicates that some of these components could be made optional. They could be offered as an accessory via the company’s MIY personalization platform. It makes sense, as not everyone may be planning long-distance touring on Himalayan 450.[embedded content][embedded content]Other changes that are evident include new fuel tank design, single-piece saddle, compact exhaust and longer front beak. Retro bits are largely the same such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors and wire-spoke wheels. Most significant upgrade will be the new 450cc motor, which is likely to generate around 40 bhp of max power and 45 Nm of peak torque.Bobber 650 featuresFor wide open roads, Royal Enfield Bobber 650 seems like the perfect cruising machine. Its large size exudes powerful vibes and the bulk keeps it firmly planted on the tarmac. Even when cruising at high speeds, absolutely no turbulence or vibrations are noticeable. Some key features of Bobber 650 include round headlamp and rear view mirrors, classic tear-drop shaped fuel tank, single-piece seat, dual chrome exhaust, broad rear mudguard and circular tail lamp and turn signals.Bobber 650 is equipped with dual instrument dials, something similar to that of Meteor 350. The smaller unit on the right is likely to be Tripper navigation screen. The bike has a comfortable riding stance with pulled back handlebar and forward-set footpegs. USD forks at front will make the rides a lot safer. While the test mule does not have a visor, it could be offered as an accessory.Powering Bobber 650 will be the 648cc parallel twin motor that makes 47.5 PS and 52 Nm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed transmission. It is possible that some engine retuning may be done in line with Bobber 650’s cruising needs. The bike is expected to be launched at a price of around Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh. More