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      Honda Electric Scooter Will Launch After Flex Fuel Motorcycle

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      Honda will be focussing on developing flex-fuel technologies for the Indian market in the near future instead of fully electric two-wheelersImage for referenceEarlier last month, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) officially shared its roadmap / details about its future plans for the Indian market. The company shared insights about upcoming developmental projects which involved adoption of new technologies like flex-fuel systems, etc. The Japanese brand has also set its eye on the electric mobility space.Honda’s Flex-Fuel PlansHonda is confident in flex-fuel technologies which it possesses and plans to implement them into our market phase-wise. Honda has gained a lot of experience in this field by selling flex-fuel vehicles in Brazil over the last decade. This is also in sync with the Government of India’s vision that has been pushing for adoption of flex-fuel technologies in recent times.That said, emissions norms for India are the toughest at BS6 / Euro 5 levels and whereas emission norms in Brazil are less than Euro 4 levels which makes it easier to implement flex-fuel technology in the South American country. Honda will be introducing its first flex-fuel model in India before the end of 2024.It is likely that Honda will work on extending flex-fuel gasoline engine applications beyond 2025. The Japanese brand will look to strengthen its product portfolio by gradually increasing the number of flex-fuel models in its lineup. Adoption of flex-fuel technologies is part of the Centre’s “energy strategy direction” to reduce oil imports and enhance the agricultural sector with sugarcane that allows biofuel conversion.Honda CG 160 Titan – Flex Fuel MotorcyclePlans for Electric Mobility SpaceComing to the topic of electrification, Honda currently has no product for India in the EV space. The Indian market in the recent past has seen a massive surge in battery-powered two-wheelers, a major portion of which has been contributed by new start-ups.Honda has gained expertise in manufacturing EVs in markets like China and Japan but conditions in India pose different challenges where climate is a lot hotter accompanied by more challenging road conditions. The company is currently studying the feasibility of how to make a sustainable business case for EVs in India. The Japanese auto giant is also mindful of importing EVs from China which seems a logical move.The company is clear in its vision that it wants to retail 100 percent make in India EVs which could take some time. Honda currently has no supply chain for electric motors, batteries and PCUs (power control units) in India since it has never produced EVs for this market.Partnerships with global firmsHonda has also formed multiple alliances with other manufacturers in various other markets. For instance, in Japan, it is part of a battery swapping consortium that includes Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. In Europe, Honda and Yamaha are part of a consortium that includes KTM and Piaggio. In India, Honda has framed no such partnerships with any firm. However, it has created a battery swapping service company in Bengaluru with the name Honda Power Pack Energy India. The brand is hopeful of this entity paving the way for partnerships with other OEMs in future.Source More

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      Electric Scooter Fire Because Cheaper Parts – Ola, Okinawa, Pure EV Summoned

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      Pure EV, Boom Motors, Ola Electric, Jitendra EV and Okinawa are the companies under the spotlight for EV fires and related hazardsPure EV Electric Scooter catches fireHow many electric two-wheeler startups can you count? 5? 10? Nope. There are over 22 such companies and every one of them wanna offer an electric two-wheeler to the Indian audience. But not every startup has the financial backing, manufacturing expertise, manufacturing efficiency and ethics to offer a fool-proof product to customers. Especially Indian customers, most of whom are new to EV technology.Where the market is immature in EV tech and there are no proper guidelines and interventions by the Government, manufacturers lean towards profitability a little too much. This is reflected in the slew of EV fires that are taking place across the country. But, times are changing and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari had ordered the Centre for Fire, Explosives and Environment Safety (CFEES) to investigate the fire hazards of the electric scooters.DRDO Report On Electric Scooter FireCentral Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which is a part of the Union Consumer Affairs ministry, sent legal notices to Pure EV and Boom Motors earlier this month. The notice demands Pure EV and Boom Motors provide an explanation as to why their products caught fire in April. Similar notices have also supposedly reached Ola Electric, Jitendra EV and Okinawa Autotech.The CFEES of the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) has done a thorough investigation by also roping in Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. The joint probe examined all the EV fire cases in India and has come up with a shocking report. According to the report, DRDO has stated that in every EV fire incident, the manufacturer might have used lower-quality cheap materials resulting in faulty battery cells and battery modules.Ola Electric ScooterThe Ministry has supposedly summoned representatives from Pure EV, Boom Motors, Ola Electric, Jitendra EV and Okinawa Autotech demanding an explanation regarding the matter. Nitin Gadkari has also said that the Indian Government would issue quality-centric guidelines for all the existing and upcoming electric vehicle manufacturers.Future Of EVsIn the light of EV fires, Ola Electric has recalled over 1400 units of S1 Pro electric scooters, Pure EV recalled over 2000 units of the ETrance+ and EPluto 7G scooters and Okinawa recalled over 3250 units of their electric scooters.Mishaps like these create a lot of confusion among people regarding safety of EVs in general. A lot of EV two-wheeler manufacturers have been producing electric scooters for many years without a fire hazard. We have seen multiple startup EV motorcycle manufacturers providing solid EVs since day one. But the inevitability of a startup remains unless mainstream manufacturers like Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp and others jump into the EV bandwagon.If the Indian Government mandates quality guidelines across EV platforms, it will streamline India’s EV vision while controlling EV fire hazards. This also raises an ethical question regarding manufacturers’ profitability at the cost of product safety. In a young market like India, buyers should be aware of what they’re getting into. More

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      2023 Kawasaki 175cc Retro Classic Motorcycle Updated – New Colours

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      Kawasaki had planned the launch of Kawasaki W175 in India but it seems to be delayed indefinitely2023 Kawasaki W175Kawasaki in India is well known for offering performance motorcycles at a reasonable cost, as compared to some rivals. The motorcycle that catapulted Kawasaki towards success in India, is Ninja 300. It offers decent performance for the money with twin-cylinder smoothness and a rev-happy character.But Kawasaki has many more motorcycles in international markets. Some of the models have single-cylinder engines and are targeted toward the premium commuter category. Best example of such a motorcycle is Kawasaki’s W175 which is available in a few south-east Asian countries like Indonesia.2023 Kawasaki W175Kawasaki recently launched 2023 version of the W175 in Indonesia. It is Kawasaki’s smallest capacity retro-themed motorcycle. The updated motorcycle remains visually true to the model it replaces. With its round headlamp, single cradle chassis, and retro-looking ribbed seat cover, it screams retro and classic.W175 comes in three avatars namely TR, TRSE and Cafe Racer. TR is a scrambler variant, TRSE is a roadster variant and Cafe Racer is, well, a Cafe Racer. These variants make sure that customers get a desired package from Kawasaki’s entry-level retro motorcycle. Kawasaki has also introduced new colours with the W175.2023 Kawasaki W175TR gets a ribbed seat cover, raised fenders at the front and rear and a bash plate. It is finished in the traditional Kawasaki green paint scheme which we have come to like. TRSE gets similar styling but it gets two special edition paint schemes that are inspired by the 1950s. Cafe Racer gets a headlight cowl matching the body colour and special graphics on fuel tank and side covers which gives it a sporty appearance.Specs and PricingKawasaki W175 has retained the engine and its tuning from the model it replaces. It is an air-cooled, 177 cc single-cylinder motor churning out 13 PS and 13.3 Nm. Numbers from this engine make it feel rather uninspiring but there’s another number that will help compensate, weight. At just 126 kg, it is significantly lighter than other retro-themed motorcycles in its class. Due to its weight advantage, W175 has a better power:weight ratio than its rivals.W175 also gets traditional front telescopic suspension and twin shocks at the rear. It also gets traditional braking hardware in the form of a disc at front and a drum unit at the back. Also, a single-cradle chassis. The motorcycle also gets halogen bulbs throughout. Even though the design seems to be inspired by the bigger W800 street, it comes off as low-rent.2023 Kawasaki W175Kawasaki has priced W175 in Indonesia starting from 33.4 million Rupiah for TR (around Rs. 1.77 lakh), 34.4 million Rupiah for TRSE (around Rs. 1.82 lakh) and 35.6 million Rupiah for Cafe Racer (around Rs. 1.89 lakh). W175 has been spotted multiple times testing in India. Even though the launch was imminent, Kawasaki never did it. For its 175 cc capacity, it seems a logical competitor to Yamaha’s FZ-X. But it would be priced around the well-established 350 cc motorcycles from Royal Enfield, Honda, Jawa and even Yezdi.  Given Kawasaki’s premium image in India and looking at the prices of W175 in Indonesia, we can speculate that the pricing of W175 retro motorcycle will be on the higher side. But Kawasaki brand value and low kerb weight could be deciding factors in W175’s success in a market like India where the craze for retro-themed motorcycles is rising by the day. More

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      Suzuki Sales Breakup April 2022 – Access, Avenis, Burgman, Gixxer

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      Suzuki Two Wheeler saw its Access scooter as the best-selling model in domestic markets while the Gixxer topped export listsImage – SouRik MotoworldSuzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) reported domestic sales de- growth in April 2022 on a YoY while MoM sales improved. Exports on the other hand saw increased sales both in terms of YoY and MoM. Suzuki has posted a 14.95 percent YoY de-growth in April 2022 in terms of domestic sales. Sales dipped to 54,327 units, down from 63,879 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales increased 7.08 percent from 50,734 units sold in March 2022.Suzuki Access scooter was the best-selling model in the company lineup in domestic markets last month despite a de-growth of 38.20 percent. Sales dipped to 32,932 units, down from 53,285 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales improved 5.90 percent over 31,097 units sold in March 2022 when share percentage was at 61.79. This was a 20,353 unit YoY volume de-growth while the Access scooter commands a 60.62 percent share. Suzuki Access was the third best-selling scooter in India in April 2022 after the Activa and Jupiter.Suzuki Two Wheeler Domestic Sales Breakup Apr 2022The new Avenis, launched in India in November 2021, has become the second best seller in the company portfolio. Sales in the past month stood at 11,078 units, up 12.87 percent MoM over 9,815 units sold in March 2022. The Avenis scooter is being offered in a range of 3 variants and 5 colour options and is in a price ranging between Rs. 86,500 to Rs. 87,000.Burgman sales improved both YoY and MoM to 9,088 units in April 2022, up 11.45 percent over 8,154 units sold in April 2021 and over 8,975 units sold in March 2022. Despite sales increase, its share percentage dipped from 17.69 percent to 16.73 percent last month.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Domestic – April 2022Sales of the Suzuki Gixxer fell 52.23 percent YoY to 1,008 units, from 2,110 units sold in April 2021. However, MoM sales improved 59.24 percent from 633 units sold in March 2022. Gixxer 250 sales also dipped YoY by 56.39 percent to 208 units from 133 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales improved 2.46 percent over 203 units sold in March 2022.Domestic sales of the V-Strom 650 also posted a 52.38 percent YoY de-growth to just 10 units last month, down from 21 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales improved by 150 percent over 4 units sold in March 2022. Hayabusa sales were down to 3 units while there were 0 units of the Intruder sold last month.Suzuki Exports Apr 2022Better performance was seen in export markets with YoY and MoM growth at 26.41 percent and 19.63 percent respectively. Total exports last month stood at 17,660 units, up from 13,970 units sold in April 2022 while exports had been at 14,762 units in March 2022. The Gixxer was the most favoured bike in global markets with a 31.65 percent YoY growth to 8,066 units, up from 6,142 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales dipped 8.45 percent from 8,832 units sold in March 2022.Suzuki Two Wheeler Exports – April 2022Burgman exports dipped 4.70 percent YoY to 6,292 units from 6,602 units sold in April 2021 while demand increased 125.28 percent MoM over 2,793 units shipped in March 2022. This was a 3,499 unit volume growth. Share percentage also increased from 18.92 percent held in March 2022 to 35.63 percent in the past month. Gixxer 250 exports were up 160.05 percent YoY to 2,226 units while MoM sales fell 4.59 percent over 2,333 units in March 2022.While Hayate exports stood at 456 units in the pasts month, down 24 percent over 600 units exported in March 2022, Intruder exports were up 500 percent to 384 units from 64 units shipped in April 2021 and also increased 146.15 percent from 156 units exported in March 2022. Access scooter exports stood at 156 units last month, 11.43 percent over 140 units sold in April 2021 and up 225 percent from 48 units shipped in March 2022. There were also 60 units of the Avenis scooter exported last month while 0 units of Lets were exported. More

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      New Komaki Electric Scooter DT3000, LY – Launch Price Rs 88k

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      Komaki DT 3000 and Komaki LY launch expands product portfolio to 8 high speed electric two-wheelersNew Komaki Electric Scooter LYThe EV market is an exciting place where two-wheelers are concerned. The marketplace is continually growing where products and customers are concerned. The shift to EVs sees e2W sales in robust form.This has widened the playing field to ensure a range of new age manufacturers enter the space. This, and the fact that no stone is being left unturned when it comes to launching new vehicles.Komaki has launched DT 3000 and LY. The addition expands Komaki’s product portfolio further, being the manufacturer’s third and fourth product introduction in the EV market this year. This is possible on the back of aggressive R&D activity, production capacity, and prompt response to evolving market demand.New Komaki Electric ScootersKomaki DT 3000 gets power from a robust 3000 Watt BLDC motor. The patented advanced lithium battery 62V52AH is in use. Komaki opines this is a prime example of EV innovation, which is far ahead of market expectations. Top speed is pegged at 80 km/hr. DT 3000 ride range is stated as 180-220 km on a single charge. The high-speed scooter is available in 4 colours – metal grey, translucent blue, jet black and bright red. Ex-sh price is listed at Rs 1,22,500 onward.New Komaki DT3000 Electric ScooterKomaki LY features an anti-skid function. The company says this portends an EV segment benchmark. Its biggest scooter in the economy segment upholds the need for a safe and balanced ride on the road. Powered by lithium ferro phosphate, the high speed e2W goes 80-90 kms on a single charge. Komaki LY is available in garnet red, jet black and metal grey. Ex-sh price is listed at Rs 88k onward.New Komaki LY Electric ScooterIn order of progress, Komaki DT 3000 and LY are the company’s seventh and eighth products in the high speed e2W segment. Being feature rich, these two-wheelers are modern and cater to riding requirements. Feature additions include Self-diagnosis instrument, disc brake, mobile charging point, noise-free functioning, reverse assist, remote lock, telescopic shocker, cruise control, and Bluetooth speakers. At the start of 2022, Komaki introduced the Ranger electric cruiser with big grosser wheels, and Venice, a classic scooter.Long service life“After receiving overwhelming response from the Indian customers, showing trust in our green and sustainable mobility solutions, we are inspired to be back with two new EVs, to shine the Indian road again. This time the riders will take pride in riding two unmatched vehicles in the segment – DT 3000 with its unique battery and LY with anti-skid functions.”“Our new-age electric vehicles are widely acknowledged in the market for their high quality, high performance, excellent strength, sporty looks, low maintenance, and long service life. Besides, with a dozen of cutting-edge features and affordable pricing, Komaki offers excellent value for money to the customers,” said Gunjan Malhotra, Director, Komaki Electric Division. More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Apr 2022 – Classic, Meteor, KTM, RR310

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350 was the top seller in this segment with 39.82 percent YoY growthImage – Auto Moto ShowThe 200-500cc motorcycle, that used to see outstanding demand, has seen sales dip over the past several months. Sales in April 2022 dipped 3.03 percent YoY to 57,097 units, down from 58,882 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales also fell 15.66 percent from 67,697 units sold in March 2022. Several factors have contributed to lower sales. Rising purchase prices, increased fuel prices and a dip in semi-urban and rural economy have all led to this de-growth across the two wheeler segment. Motorcycle Sales 200cc To 500cc – Apr 2022Royal Enfield claimed the top 4 positions on this list. The RE Classic 350 was the highest selling model in this segment in April 2022. Sales stood at 32,575 units in the past month, up 39.82 percent YoY over 23,298 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales remained flat with a marginal 0.36 percent de-growth from 32,694 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage increased from 48.29 percent held in March 2022 to 57.05 percent in the past month.RE Classic 350 was the only model on this list to post sales above the 10,000 unit mark. At No. 2 was the RE Bullet 350 with a YoY and MoM de-growth of 24.17 percent and 9.30 percent respectively. Sales in April 2021 had stood at 9,908 units which dipped to 7,513 units in April 2022 while sales in March 2022 had been at 8,283 units. Share percentage improved from 12.24 percent to 13.16 percent MoM.RE Meteor 350 sales dipped YoY by 41.14 percent to 4,617 units from 7,844 units sold in April 2021. It also saw a MoM de-growth of 29.93 percent over 6,589 units sold in March 2022 thereby bringing down share percentage to 8.09 percent from 9.73 percent held in March 2022. April 2022 saw 3,918 units of the RE Electra 350 sold, up 7.90 percent YoY over 3,618 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales dipped 12.15 percent from 4,460 units sold in March 2022.Motorcycle sales 200cc to 500cc segment April 2022 vs April 2021 (YoY)Honda H’ness CB350 was at No. 5 with YoY sales growth of 7.92 percent, up from 2,969 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales fell 5.93 percent over 3,406 units sold in March 2022. This was a 202 unit volume de-growth with share percentage at 5.03 in the past month.Himalayan, FZ25, KTM 390Positive sales growth was seen in the case of the RE Himalayan with a 9.06 percent YoY growth to 3,070 units, up from 2,815 units sold in April 2021.  Improvements were also not seen in the case of MoM sales which dipped 41.24 percent over 5,225 units sold in April 2022. Royal Enfield is rumored to be working on a larger Royal Enfield Himalayan and Royal Enfield Scram, and both motorcycles have been spotted testing.FZ25 sales improved YoY and MoM by 235.16 percent and 22 percent respectively. Sales in April 2022 stood at 610 units. Even as KTM 390 YoY sales dipped 46.65 percent to 454 units, its MoM sales improved by 45300 percent over just 1 unit sold in March 2022. At No.9 and 10 were the Apache RR310 (403 units) and Gixxer 250 (208 units) both of which posted YoY growth of 36.61 percent and 56.39 percent respectively. MoM sales of the Apache RR310 dipped 15.16 percent from 475 units sold in March 2022 while there was sales growth for the Gixxer by 2.46 percent over 203 units sold in March 2022.Motorcycle sales 200cc to 500cc segment April 2022 vs March 2022 (MoM)Lower down the order was also Bajaj Auto’s Dominar 250 (174 units), Dominar 400 (127 units) and Pulsar 220/250 (92 units), each of which posted a YoY and MoM de-growth. The new Ninja 300 saw sales of 85 units in the past month, while there were also 25 units of the KTM 250, 14 units of the Mojo and 5 units of the Husqvarna sold in April 2022. Avenger 220 and CB500 were down to 2 units and 1 unit sold respectively last month while there were 0 units of the CB300R sold. More

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      New Kawasaki Electric Bike Teased Ahead of Debut On 7th June

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      Kawasaki is trying to play safe by launching a motocross balance bike for kids as the brand’s first electric two-wheeler offeringKawasaki Electric Motorcycle PrototypeDespite the rage of electric mobility created in the past few months, some auto manufacturers continue to prefer IC engines. Especially Japanese automakers like Kawasaki, who have spent blood and sweat on building quiet, clean, vibe-free and performance-oriented IC engines, aren’t ready to let go of their powertrains.That said, transition from IC engines to battery-powered vehicles is inevitable and too much delay in their development will push the particular band behind its rivals. Hence, Kawasaki made a bold announcement last year that it would be launching as many as three electric motorcycles by the end of 2023.Kawasaki Electric Bike TeasedIn fact, in October last year, Kawasaki revealed that by 2035, all its models would run on electrified powertrains- either fully electric or hybrid electric vehicles. First of these bikes is now gearing up for its launch soon as the Japanese superbike brand has teased its first battery-powered motorcycle. The teaser released on the brand’s social media handles, reveals that this bike will be making its global debut on June 7, 2022.From the teaser, it can be inferred that the upcoming model could be a motocross bike intended for kids. This shows Kawasaki’s inhibitions about entering a completely new territory and playing safe. The company will also be taking lessons from Harley Davidson when the iconic American brand jumped into the electric mobility space with the LiveWire electric bike.The Good Times are Electric ??Stay tuned for June 7th. Sign up to learn more at: https://t.co/sNf6sioczE#GoodTimes #Kawasaki pic.twitter.com/T0qP6qmqJG— Kawasaki USA (@KawasakiUSA) May 18, 2022The teaser hasn’t revealed any significant details about the upcoming model but shares glimpses of the new bike appearing in the reflection of the rider’s helmet visor. The motorcycle appears to don a similar camouflage print of green and yellow which is typical of Kawasaki. The Japanese brand isn’t completely averse to electric two-wheelers as it has been toying with multiple prototypes for several years now.Some unconfirmed reports have mentioned that this upcoming battery-powered bike could be named Elektrode since Kawasaki has trademarked this moniker in many international markets. The upcoming bike is most likely to be a balance bike for kids instead of a full-fledged dirt bike.Other Electric Bikes From KawasakiApart from the upcoming electric motocross, Kawasaki is also slated to launch two more eclectic two-wheelers this year. One of them could be a fully electric derivative of Ninja 300 which will be based on the concept bike EV Endeavor. This electric Ninja 300 Concept made its first appearance back in 2019.Later the same year, Kawasaki filed patents for a hybrid motorcycle, images of which floated on the internet. Last year, the superbike brand revealed a concept prototype for its first hybrid electric motorcycle. This concept prototype used the same tubular steel frame as Ninja 400 and features a 399cc parallel-twin motor along with a large electric motor mounted above the transmission. More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Gets TPMS As Accessory – For Rs 5k

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      Ather’s TPMS sensors are housed inside the wheel and will replace traditional tubeless valve stemsAther Electric ScooterAther electric scooter was first launched in 2018. It is probably the first Indian startup EV manufacturer that strikes a perfect balance between premium-ness, safety and performance. Unlike some rivals, Ather electric scooters never had major bugs or had any reported fire incident.Getting the basics right in the first shot is hard and that’s where Ather has delivered. Company’s 450 Plus and 450X scooters have been the king of premium electric scooters until recently. With the launch of S1 Pro with its bigger battery, bigger range and minimalist design, Ola has taken the crown as the king of premium electric scooters. Ather wants to one-up Ola’s features list by introducing value-added accessories for their scooters in the form of a TPMS system. Ola currently lacks a TPMS system in both S1 and S1 Pro.Ather Electric Scooter TPMS systemTPMS system stands for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. It is a novelty feature found on SUVs, cars and big bikes. But Ather says that TPMS is more necessary for EVs than IC engine-powered vehicles. When IC engine vehicles go to fill fuel, the filling station will always have a tyre inflator that reminds the owner of their tyre pressure. As electric scooters are mostly charged at home, EV tyre pressure is mostly neglected.Ather Electric Scooter TPMSAther has developed a TPMS system for their scooters which are housed inside the wheel replacing the valve stem. This is better than TPMS systems with sensors outside the wheel as it negates miscreants from tampering with the system. But the internal TPMS sensor’s battery can only be replaced by taking off the tyre.Ather Electric Scooter TPMSAther’s TPMS system connects to the scooter’s dashboard and Ather mobile app and provides tyre pressure data. It also has colour coded indications within the dashboard and app. Red denotes that pressure is too low, orange indicates that pressure is low and white indicates that pressure is okay. Ather recommends 30 psi at the rear and 32 psi at the front.Need for TPMSEven though TPMS is a novelty, it can be a convenient feature. Unlike car tyres that have a flat section, motorcycle tyres have a curved section that facilitates tilting the motorcycle to take turns. If tyre has too much pressure, the middle section of the tyre is more bulged out and is more subjected to wear. High tyre pressure also contributes to less traction and grip and also, a bumpy ride.Ather Electric Scooter TPMSIf tyre pressure is too low, it makes a wider contact patch with the road wearing out the tyre quicker. Low tyre pressure contributes to a saggy ride and increases the chance of damaging the wheel when riding on bad and unpredictable Indian roads.The TPMS system by Ather is its first official accessory. For the price of Rs. 4999, it is a very valuable addition for Ather’s customers. It also connects seamlessly with the scooter’s dashboard and also Ather app that the customer is already using, rather than an additional app just for this accessory. More