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      2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Launch Price Rs 19.19 L – Variants, Features, Specs

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      Triumph Tiger 1200 will rival other flagship ADVs like Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW R 1250 GS and Honda Africa Twin in India2022 Triumph Tiger 1200Adventure touring segment has been a very attractive space for motorcyclists around the world. In developing markets like India, the entry-level segment of ADVs has seen a huge surge in popularity. That said, there are plenty of options at the top of the ladder as well. The newest addition to this space will be the new Triumph Tiger 1200.The British manufacturer has announced the launch of its flagship adventure bike in India today. Notably, pre-bookings for Tiger 1200 began as early as December last year while deliveries are likely to begin by the end of this month. Prices start from Rs 19.19 lakh for the base variant, and go all the way to Rs 21.69 lakh for top variant. All prices are ex-sh.2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 – PricesTriumph Tiger 1200: Variants on offerThe new generation model of Tiger 1200 made its global debut late last year and comes with a host of upgrades over its predecessor. The ADV has been broadly classified under two categories- GT and Rally. The former is a more road-biased version suited for long-distance cruising while the latter is aimed at tackling off-roading conditions and features spoked wheels and longer travel suspension.In India, Triumph will be offering Tiger 1200 in a total of four variants including Rally Pro, GT Pro, Rally Explorer and GT Explorer. The most significant difference between Pro and Explorer variants is that the latter is available with a larger 30-litre fuel tank as opposed to a 20-liter tank offered in Pro variants.2022 Triumph Tiger 1200Hardware SpecsThe road-biased GT range rides on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels. On the other hand, Rally variants roll a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear set up with spoked wheels. Suspension setup on all four variants comprises 49mm Showa USD forks at front and a Showa semi-active mono-shock unit at rear. In the GT series, this setup offers suspension travel of 200mm whereas in the Rally range it offers a longer 220mm of travel.2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 – Variants and specsBraking duties are handled by twin 320mm floating discs up front and a single 280mm disc at rear, chewed down by callipers from Brembo. The braking setup is aided by a dual-channel ABS. Overall, the new Tiger 1200 is 25kg lighter than the outgoing model. Specifically speaking, the GT Pro variant weighs 245kg, Rally Pro weighs 249kg, GT Explorer weighs 255kg and Rally Explorer is the heaviest at 261kg.Powertrain Specs & FeaturesPowering the all-new Tiger 1200 is a new 1,160cc inline-triple cylinder engine that uses a T-plane crankshaft. This motor dishes out 148 bhp at 9,000rpm and 130 Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.2022 Triumph Tiger 1200In terms of features, 2022 Tiger 1200 is equipped with full LED lighting, an adjustable 7-inch TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, multiple riding modes, traction control, seat height adjustability and cornering ABS. More

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      Yamaha Sales Breakup April 2022 – FZ, MT15, R15, RayZR, Fascino

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      Yamaha domestic sales increased both YoY and MoM in April 2022 while Exports posted a MoM de-growthNew Yamaha MT15 Ver 2.0 – Helps boost sales. Image – Atul DwivediEven as the electric two wheeler space is gaining in importance in the domestic market, Yamaha India has seen positive sales growth in April 2022. Exports on the other hand increased YoY but dipped on a MoM basis.The company has reported 43,968 unit domestic sales in the past month, a 17.82 percent YoY growth over 37,318 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 6,650 unit volume growth. While the FZ, MT15, R15 and FZ25 posted sales growth, YoY sales of RayZR, FZ and Fascino ended in the red.Yamaha India Sales Breakup April 2022It was Yamaha FZ that topped sales charts both where domestic sales and exports were concerned. Sales in the past month stood at 16, 508 units, up 34.23 percent from 12,298 units sold in April 2021. The Yamaha FZ commands a 37.55 percent share. MoM sales de-growth stood at 28.28 percent over 23,016 units sold in March 2022. Yamaha has two variants of FZ that include a standard version and FZ-S, priced at Rs 1.09 lakh and Rs 1.18 lakh respectively (ex-showroom).At No. 2 was Yamaha MT15 with sales growth of 62.12 percent YoY to 9,228 units, up from 5,692 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 3,536 unit volume growth. Share percentage stood at 20.99. Yamaha MT15 sales in March 2022 were at 0 units as it was not on sale. R15 sales in domestic markets increased 31.98 percent to 7,948 units from 6,022 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales growth was at 37.79 percent from 5,768 units sold in March 2022.Yamaha India Domestic Sales Breakup April 2022On the other hand, sales of Yamaha RayZR dipped 23.08 percent to 5,778 units from 7,512 units sold in April 2021 with volume de-growth of 1,734 units. MoM sales also dipped 8.88 percent from 6,341 units sold in March 2022. Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of the Yamaha Fascino which was down 30.58 percent YoY to 3,896 units from 5,612 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales dipped 4.32 percent from 4,072 units sold in the month of March 2022.Sales of FZ25 increased 235.16 percent YoY to 510 units from 182 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales increased 22.00 percent from 500 units sold in March 2022. Yamaha India has hiked prices of R15, FZS, Aerox, Fascino and RayZR from May 2022 citing rising input costs.Yamaha Exports April 2022Total exports increased 26.46 percent YoY to 27,263 units in April 2022 up from 21,558 units sold in April 2021. This was a 5,705 unit volume growth. MoM exports on the other hand dipped 11.29 percent from 30,731 units sold in March 2022 leading to volume de-growth of 3,468 units. Yamaha FZ topped sales charts with a 91.05 percent YoY growth to 14,092 units, up from 7,376 units shipped in April 2021. MoM exports increased marginally by 3.09 percent over 13,670 units sold in March 2022.Yamaha India Exports Breakup April 2022Yamaha Cruz at No. 2 saw a YoY growth of 89.29 percent to 3,324 units from 1,756 units shipped in April 2021 while MoM exports dipped 20.33 percent from 4,172 units sold in March 2022. Cruz also saw a share percentage dip from 13.58 percent held in March 2022 to 12.19 percent in the past month. RayZR exports dropped YoY (-36.11 percent) and MoM (-28.54 percent) to 3,064 units) while there were 1,800 units of the YD125 exported last month, down 29.41 percent over 2,550 units shipped in March 2022.YoY and MoM de-growth was also seen in the case of Yamaha SZ, FZ25 and Saluto while exports of R15 and MT15 increased to 849 units and 600 units in April 2022 over717 and 80 units exported in March 2022. Yamaha Alpha exports stood at 112 units while Fascino exports dipped 75 percent YoY to 30 units from 120 units sold in April 2021.Yamaha India Sales, Exports April 2022There were 0 units of Saluto RX shipped last month even as there were 1,260 units shipped in April 2021 and 72 units in March 2022. This took total Yamaha domestic sales and exports to 71,231 units in April 2022 up 20.98 percent YoY over 58,876 units sold in April 2021 while MoM growth was at 1.14 percent from 70,428 units sold in March 2022. More

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      2023 CFMoto 150cc Motorcycle Debuts – Yamaha MT15 Rival

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      CFMoto 150NK is unlikely to reach Indian shores anytime soon2023 CFMoto 150cc Motorcycle – 150NKCFMoto is one of the few Chinese automakers with a widespread presence in global markets. The two-wheeler brand made a comeback in the Indian market last year after a hiatus of more than a year. The company currently retails four models in India including 300NK, 650GT, 650NK and 650MT.The Chinese bikemaker has now launched an updated iteration of its entry-level 150NK in Australia. The street naked motorcycle is the smallest and the most beginner-friendly model in CFMoto’s lineup. It directly competes against the likes of Yamaha MT15 and Honda CB150R.2023 CFMoto 150NK UpdatesFor 2023, the Australia-spec 150NK gets dual-channel ABS instead of single-channel ABS offered previously, thus, making it safer for beginner riders. Apart from this, the Chinese brand has also tweaked its aesthetics to give it a sportier and more youthful look as well. CFMOTO’s small-capacity naked bikes in the NK range are extremely popular among sporty riders on a budget, especially in Australia.While overall styling of CFMoto 150NK stands distinct, some components like the exposed trellis frame, double-sided swingarm and extended tank shrouds seem to be inspired by the KTM Duke range. Other visual highlights include a sharp LED headlight flanked by LED indicators, a muscular fuel tank, a raised tail section, split-style seats and split grab rails for a pillion.2023 CFMoto 150cc Motorcycle – 150NKDynamics & Engine SpecsApart from its sharp styling, 150NK receives eye-catching colorways in form of silver body panels and graphics, Turquoise Blue or Titanium Grey liveries on the trellis frame, and sleek black alloy wheels. The bike boasts a very accessible seat height of 775mm and a wheelbase of 1,360mm. At 135 kilos, the motorcycle is nimble and fairly easy to manoeuvre.2023 CFMoto 150cc Motorcycle – 150NK specsSpecifications of 150NK remain the same. The naked street racer draws power from the same 149.4cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor that pumps out 14.34 bhp and 12.2 Nm of peak torque. This unit is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Output on 150NK is slightly lower as compared to its rivals.Specs of RivalsFor instance, the updated version of Yamaha MT-15 is powered by a 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that kicks out 18.14 bhp and a peak torque of 14.1 Nm. On the other hand, Honda CB 150R is powered by a 149.2cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that pushes out 16.1 bhp and 13.6 Nm of peak torque. Both Japanese motorcycles are offered with a 6-speed gearbox.As for pricing, CFMoto has priced 2023 CFMoto 150NK at AUD 4,290 (approx. INR 2.35 lakh) which is quite steep for a bike in the 150cc category. 150NK is unlikely to launch in India anytime soon. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup Apr 2022 – Jupiter, XL100, Apache, NTORQ, Raider

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      TVS Motor sales grew by 37.83 percent in domestic market while exports increased by 3.20 percent YoYTVS ApacheTVS Motor Company has registered total sales of 2,78,376 units in April 2022. This included 1,80,533 unit sales in domestic markets and 97,843 units exported in the past month. A YoY growth of 37.83 percent was reported by TVS Motor for April 2022 with 1,80,533 units sold, up 49,552 units over 1,30,981 units sold in April 2021.Every model in the company lineup posted YoY growth except for the Apache and Pep+. MoM sales however, dipped 8.34 percent from 1,96,956 units sold in March 2022 relating to a 16,423 unit volume de-growth. MoM sales saw 5 of the company models in the red.TVS Sales Breakup Apr 2022 – Jupiter No 1TVS Jupiter topped the list with 138.39 percent YoY growth to 6,957 units, up from 25,570 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales improved by 9.22 percent over 55,813 units sold in March 2022. The Jupiter commands a 33.77 percent share and recently saw its prices hiked across all variants. TVS XL100 moped sales increased 49.29 percent YoY and 6.06 percent MoM to 38,780 units in April 2022. Sales stood at 25,977 units in April 2021 and at 37,649 units in March 2022. Share percentage increased from 19.12 percent to 21.48 percent Mom.Ntorq sales were also up in April 2022 to 25,267 units from 19,959 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 26.59 percent YoY growth. MoM sales improved 6.06 percent from 23,824 units sold in March 2022. TVS has just launched a new NTtorq 125 XT variant in India, priced at Rs 1.02 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is presented in a Neon green colour in India.TVS Sales April 2022TVS Sport sales were higher by 89.16 percent YoY to 12,995 units from 6,870 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales improved by 12.65 percent over 11,536 units sold in March 2022. Radeon sales improved significantly by 107.68 percent YoY to 11,630 units from 5,600 units sold in April 2021. It was also a 21.63 percent MoM growth over 9,562 units sold in March 2022.TVS Motor noted a de-growth in domestic sales of the Apache, down 75.08 percent to 7,342 units from 29,458 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales also suffered a 73.24 percent de-growth as compared to 27,439 units sold in March 2022. There was also Star City (6,885 units), Pep+ (6,329 units), Zest (5,123 units) and Raider (3,392 units) along with the iQube (1,420 units) and RR310 (403 units) on this list in April 2022.TVS Motor Exports Apr 2022TVS Motor Company has seen YoY and MoM growth in terms of exports. Total exports stood at 97,843 units in April 2022, up 3.20 percent over 94,807 units sold in April 2021. This was volume growth of 3,036 units. MoM exports increased by 4.25 percent from 93,854 units shipped in March 2022.TVS Exports April 2022In global markets it was the Star City 125 and Star City that garnered the most attention. Sales increased 15.21 percent and 10 percent respectively to 37,919 units and 28,860 units in April 2022 with share percentage at 38.75 and 29.50 respectively. MoM sales increased by 7.71 percent for the Star City 125 from 35,206 units sold in March 2022 while that of Star City fell by 11.97 percent over 32,785 units sold in March 2022.Thereafter, sales of the Apache dipped 37.28 percent to 11,771 units while exports of Raider stood at 9,142 units. It was a MoM growth of 30.59 percent for the Raider of which only 7,000 units were exported in March 2022. YoY de-growth was also seen for the TVS Sport (6,003 units), Ntorq (2,627 units), Victor (800 units), Radeon (200 units), Jupiter (63 units) and RR310 (30 units) besides just 6 units of the TVS XL exported in April 2022. It was however a 252.50 percent growth for the Wego of which 423 units were exported in April 2022 up from 120 units shipped in the same month of 2021. MoM performance was somewhat better with only exports of the Radeon (-68.75 percent) and RR310 (-50 percent) reported. More

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      2022 KTM RC 390 Launched In Two New Colours – First Look Walkaround

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      KTM RC 390, like all the existing KTM products in India, is manufactured by Bajaj Auto at its Chakan-based facility2022 KTM RC 390 India Spec Launched. Image – ThrustzoneKTM has been in a transition phase for the past few months with new models replacing their predecessors. The latest to join this list is the new-gen RC 390 which has been launched at a price of Rs 3.14 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the final model of the locally built RC lineup to launch in India.Earlier last year, the Austrian brand launched new-gen models of RC 125 and RC 200 in the country. However, the new KTM RC 390 continued to face multiple delays – likely due to chips shortage. Like its smaller siblings, the new-gen RC 390 has undergone a significant amount of updates both in terms of fashion and function.2022 KTM RC 390 Launched- DesignFor starters, like RC 125 and RC 200, RC 390 now receives a single-piece headlamp, flanked by integrated LED DRLs and turn indicators on side encasings, a larger front windscreen and a more muscular fuel tank. Other visual updates include completely redesigned bodywork, revised body graphics, sharper rearview mirrors and a two-piece front fender.A wider front fairing ensures that the new RC 390 gets better aerodynamics than its predecessor. Aerodynamic qualities are further enhanced thanks to the revised side fairings which include air vents to ensure optimized airflow. Other styling details include new body graphics, a raised tail section with new split-style seats and a side-in upswept exhaust muffler. Below is a first look walkaround of the new KTM RC 390, credited to Thrustzone.[embedded content][embedded content]Ergonomics of the faired sports bike seems to have eased to a certain extent due to the presence of an adjustable clip-on handlebar which is 15mm higher in its stock settings. However, riding posture still remains very much committed thanks to rear-set footpegs and a large fuel tank in between the rider and handlebar. The bike has a 322kg gross wt while its kerb weight is pegged at 155kg.Specs & FeaturesRC 390 gets the same steel trellis frame, however, like its other two siblings, the fully-faired sports bike gets a new bolt-on rear subframe for better on-road dynamics. Suspension setup comprises USD forks at front and a mono-shock unit at the rear with a braced alloy swingarm. The entire setup is adjustable. Braking duties will be handled by 320mm front and 230mm rear disc brakes aided by a dual-channel ABS sourced from Bosch.Powering the new RC 390 is a familiar 373.27cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled petrol engine that pumps out 43 bhp at a peak torque of 37Nm at 7,000rpm. The motor is linked to a 6-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch. The bike measures 1,965 mm in length, 799 mm in width, 1,145 mm in seat height and its wheelbase is 1,347 mm.When it comes to features, RC 390 is packed with gizmos like an all-LED lighting system, a digital TFT instrument console, Bluetooth-based connectivity features via KTM My Ride app, traction control, a standard quick-shifter and cornering ABS. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles April 2022 – Splendor, Pulsar, Platina, Classic 350

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      Motorcycle sales increased by 17.96 percent YoY with most models on the top 10 list posting positive growthNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Matte Green ColourMotorcycle sales in India increased 17.96 percent YoY in April 2022. Sales which had stood at 5,27,598 units in April 2021 went up to 6,22,351 units in the past month. Even as the Hero Splendor was the best-selling model on this list, it was Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd that found four of its models making their way into the top 10 list.Top 10 Motorcycles April 2022 – Hero Splendor at No. 1Topping the list was Hero Splendor with 2,34,085 units sold in April 2022. This was a 20.97 percent YoY growth over 1,93,508 units sold in April 2021. This was a 40,577 unit volume growth. Hero Splendor commands a 37.61 percent share.To maintain lead, Hero has recently seen a new variant added with Splendor Plus Xtec. It comes in with some first in class features and updated technology with Hero’s Xtec connectivity suite with a fully digital instrument cluster and Bluetooth connectivity.Honda CB Shine was in a No. 2 spot with 1,05,413 units sold in the past month, up 32.74 from 79,416 units sold in April 2021. It currently holds a 16.94 percent share with a 25,997 unit volume growth. Next in line was the Honda HF Deluxe with 1,00,601 units sold in April 2021, up 41.11 percent from 71,294 units sold in April 2021. Hero HF Deluxe is offered in a price range of Rs. 52,256 – Rs. 63,754 (ex showroom), in 5 variants and 8 colour options.Top 10 Motorcycles April 2022Lower down at Nos. 4 and 5 were the Bajaj Pulsar and Platina. Pulsar sales dipped 30.86 percent to 46,040 units, down from 66,586 units sold in April 2021. This was a 20,546 unit volume de-growth while the Pulsar commanded a 7.40 percent share in the past month. Platina sales on the other hand, increased 10.85 percent YoY to 39,316 units from 35,467 units sold in April 2021. Volume growth was at 3,849 units with share percentage at 6.32.Bottom 5 – Classic, FZ, UnicornAt No. 6 was the Royal Enfield Classic 350 with a 39.82 percent YoY sales growth. There were 32,575 units sold in April 2022, up from 23,298 units sold in April 2021 leading to a 9,277 unit volume growth.Posting a YoY de-growth in sales was the Hero Glamour at No 7. Sales dipped 11.98 percent in April 2022 to 20,796 units from 23,627 units sold in April 2021. At No 8, Yamaha FZ sales increased 34.23 percent YoY to 16,508 units from 12,298 units sold in April 2021. This was a 4,210 unit volume growth with a 2.65 percent share held in April 2022.Top 10 MotorcyclesApr-22Apr-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,34,0851,93,50820.972. Honda CB Shine1,05,41379,41632.743. Hero HF Deluxe1,00,60171,29441.114. Bajaj Pulsar46,04066,586-30.865. Bajaj Platina39,31635,46710.856. Royal Enfield Classic 35032,57523,29839.827. Hero Glamour20,79623,627-11.988. Yamaha FZ16,50812,29834.239. Honda Dream13,8445,502151.6210. Honda Unicorn13,17316,602-20.65Total6,22,3515,27,59817.96At nos. 9 and 10 were the Honda Dream and Unicorn. Sales of the Dream increased 151.62 percent to 13,844 units in April 2022, up from 5,502 units sold in April 2021. This was an 8,343 unit volume growth. Unicorn sales on the other hand, dipped 20.65 percent from 16,602 units sold in April 2021 to 13,173 units in the past month relating to a 3,429 unit volume de-growth and a share percentage of 2.12. More

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      2022 TVS iQube Vs Chetak Vs Ather Vs Ola – Specs, Price Comparison

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      TVS launched the updated iQube in three variants and prices starting at Rs 98,5642022 TVS iQube Electric ScooterTVS has launched a heavily updated iteration of its sole electric two-wheeler offering iQube this week. The latest update makes it a more worthy rival to other electric scooters in the market like Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450 and Ola S1. Let us check out how the new iQube stacks up against the competition in terms of specs and price.2022 TVS iQube Vs Chetak Vs Ather Vs Ola – PowertrainsStarting with powertrain, the updated TVS iQube gets the same motor specs as its previous iteration. The wheels are driven by the same hub-mounted 3kW BLDC with a peak output of 4.4kW (6 bhp). However, it now benefits from larger battery packs.While the outgoing model featured a 2.2kWh battery, the new iQube and iQube S get a 3.04kWh battery pack. On the other hand, the top-spec ST variant gets an even larger 4.56kWh battery. This has resulted in iQube ST having the best claimed range of 140km on a single charge in this comparison. iQube ST is also the only scooter in this comparo to receive an optional 1.5kW fast charger.Among the four scooters mentioned in this comparison, Chetak offers the least amount of torque. It also offers the least range in this category even though its battery size is not the smallest among its rivals. Its peak motor output is also the least in this segment at 4.1kW. Ather gets the second most powerful motor in this segment with a peak output of 5.4kW.2022 TVS iQube vs Ather vs Chetak vs OlaAlthough it offers the smallest battery in this segment, it offers a decent range of 100km. Ola S1 is the clear leader in this space in terms of power output as well as range. It offers the most powerful motor and the largest battery pack. Unsurprisingly, it also boasts of the highest top speed of 90kmph and the longest single-charge range of 121km.2022 TVS iQube vs Ather vs Chetak vs OlaDimensions & Hardware SpecsIn terms of dimensions, Ola S1 Is clearly the largest scooter in this category as it beats others with respect to wheelbase, seat height and ground clearance. It also offers the maximum under-seat storage capacity of 36 litres. That said, Bajaj hasn’t revealed specific details of dimensions for Chetak yet. The top-spec ST variant of iQube is the heaviest scooter in this lot at 128 kilos.As far as hardware is concerned, Ather and Ola have the advantage in the braking department, since both models are offered with disc brakes on front and rear wheels. On the other hand, TVS and Bajaj offer a front disc and rear drum brake setup in their respective scooters.2022 TVS iQube vs Ather vs Chetak vs OlaPrice ComparisonComing to pricing, TVS has announced prices for the base and S variant of iQube as of now which are priced at Rs 98,564 and Rs 1.08 lakh (both prices on-road, Delhi) respectively. Ex-sh prices of new TVS iQube without subsidies stand at Rs 1.63 lakh and Rs 1.7 lakh respective. Although prices will differ from state to state depending on subsidy on offer.The top-spec Premium variant of Chetak is currently the priciest at Rs 1.53 lakh (ex-showroom). Ather is priced from Rs 1.19 lakh (ex-sh) for the 450 Plus and Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-sh) for the 450X. Ola S1 Pro prices got recently increased, and is now priced at Rs 1.39 lakh (ex-sh). More

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      New Hero Splendor Xtec Vs Old Splendor – Compared Side By Side

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      Hero Splendor Plus Xtec will be offered with a first-in-class digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivityNew Hero Splendor Xtec vs Old Hero SplendorHero Splendor Plus is the spiritual successor to the legendary Hero Honda CD 100 which was revolutionary when it was launched in India. It was the first motorcycle to offer a 4-stroke modern engine with Japanese engineering and reliability. Its mantle was taken up by Splendor which is to date the most popular commuter motorcycle in India.Hero has made necessary changes to Splendor, keeping it relevant to the competition. It received the BS6 update in 2020 and recently it has been given a feature bump in the form of Splendor Plus Xtec. It means that it now gets Hero’s Xtec connectivity suite with a fully digital instrument cluster.2022 Hero Splendor Plus XtecThis system offers smartphone connectivity via Hero’s proprietary app which will indicate alerts for calls and messages. It also gets a service reminder indication, a side-stand indicator, a low fuel indicator and also a Real Time Mileage Indicator (RTMI). The Xtec system replaces the old analog instrument cluster.Other changes include a USB charging port, letting users charge their mobile phones on the go. It also gets an LED DRL on headlamp cowl which is offset from centre to house the Splendor Plus badging which looks kinda neat. In the video below by Unseen Auto, the old Hero Splendor and the new Splendor XTEC have been compared side by side. Price difference between the two is only Rs 1,200.[embedded content][embedded content]New Pearl White colourDesign of Splendor Plus remains identical which looks good for the segment. The motorcycle comes in four new colours, Sparkling Beta Blue, Canvas Black, Tornado Grey and Pearl White. When we covered the launch of Hero Splendor Plus Xtec, pictures of Pearl White colour were not yet revealed. And now that some pictures and videos have surfaced on the internet.The white paint scheme is found on the front mudguard, headlamp cowl, fuel tank and side panels. The white colour is nicely complemented by dark teal blue colour accents on the body panels. Overall, the motorcycle looks the best with this colour scheme.Specs and PricingHero has retained the same engine on the new bike which displaces 97.2 cc generating 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm. This fuel-efficient engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. It gets a mono-shock suspension at the rear and a conventional telescopic suspension at the front. It gets drum brakes at both front and rear wheels.New Hero Splendor XtecSplendor Plus Xtec is priced at Rs. 72,900 (ex-sh) which is around Rs. 1,200 more expensive than the Matt Shield Gold model. It comes with a 100 cc engine but is priced like a 110 cc motorcycle. For the extra money, Hero also offers extra features. For more budget-conscious buyers, Hero offers the HF Deluxe priced at Rs. 52,500 (ex-sh). Splendor Plus has always been a stupendous value for the money. With the Xtec system, Hero has taken the value quotient of the Splendor Plus even higher. More