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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

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      2022 Benelli TRK 502 X Adventure Motorcycle Updated – New Colours

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      Its unsure if these changes only pertain to the TRK 502X or will make it to the regular TRK 502 as well2022 Benelli TRK 502 XItalian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli has updated its middle-weight adventure-tourer TRK 502X for 2022. New updates are specific to the Chinese market as of now. We can expect it to also reach European, North American and Indian markets too.Benelli TRK range of motorcycles are proper adventure-tourers that are purpose-built from the ground up. In middle-weight segment, Benelli has TRK 502 and the more hardcore off-road-oriented TRK 502X. It is the TRK 502X that received the updates in China.2022 Benelli TRK 502X UpdatesThe main update for this Benelli comes in the form of a new cast aluminum swingarm which is 3.6 kg lighter than the one it replaces. Old swingarm was an asymmetric unit made of steel tubes. New swingarm is not only lighter, but is also stronger than the steel unit.Other changes include some feature additions. TRK 502X gets sealed wire-spoke wheels that can be shod with tubeless rubber, robust suspension with 30 mm more ground clearance and an upswept exhaust over the standard TRK 502. The newer updated TRK 502X adds heated handlebar grips, tyre pressure sensors, updated switchgear and a TFT display for instrumentation.2022 Benelli TRK 502 X AdventureDesign and SpecsDesign of the updated TRK 502X is identical to the model it replaces, apart from a few visual differences mentioned above. It also gets three new colour options. Engine is also the same 500cc parallel-twin unit making 47 bhp @8500 RPM and 46 Nm @6000 RPM mated to a 6-speed transmission.Dimensions of the updated Benelli TRK 502X are the same too; measuring 2,220 mm in length, 915 mm in width and 1,480 mm in height. It weighs a hefty 232 kg which is down from 235 kg on the model it replaces. It has a decent 220 mm of ground clearance with 840 mm of seat height. For touring, it gets a rather large 20L fuel tank with a good tank range.Pricing and LaunchBest part about this update is that QJ Motor hasn’t hiked the price of the motorcycle at all. All updates and feature additions are offered at the same price as the model it replaces. We expect this update to hit our market alongside the European and North American markets by the end of this year.In India, Benelli has priced the TRK 502X attractively at Rs. 5.50 lakh (ex-sh) offering good value for the buck. If QJ follows the same pricing strategy it followed in China, It will be even more valuable for everything it offers. Currently, it competes against Honda CB500X, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, Kawasaki Versys 650, and Triumph Tiger Sport 660. It is also the cheapest motorcycle in the segment. More

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      2022 Kymco K Rider 400cc Debuts – KTM Duke 390 Rival

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      Kymco K Rider 400 derives its powertrain from Kawasaki which the latter uses in Ninja 400 and Z4002022 Kymco K Rider 400Kymco might not be a familiar name in the Indian market but the Taiwanese brand has grown a substantial base in other Asian markets. The company has updated its prime seller K Rider 400 for the year 2022. The naked streetfighter has been pitched as a worthy rival to segment-leader KTM Duke 390.2022 Kymco K Rider 400 RevealedFor 2022, Kymco gets some snazzy new paintwork but the overall design remains the same. Apart from the revised cosmetics, the design of the bike has been retained completely. Upfront, it gets the same twin headlamp cluster with LED internals as seen previously which gives it an angry-looking face.It gets a single-piece stepped-up saddle and an exposed steel trellis frame along with a raised tail section and split pillion grab rails. All-black components like the engine gearbox assembly, a belly pan and alloy wheels, help the bike present itself as a sporty offering. The sleek bodywork also makes for an attractive piece of naked street racer bike.Powering the Krider 400 is a 399cc, parallel-twin engine that churns out 43.5 bhp and 37 Nm of peak torque. This unit has been borrowed from Kawasaki and is used as a stressed member in the Truss steel tube frame. This motor is seen in Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400 and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. While output figures are close to 390 Duke, KTM has a distinct weight advantage.2022 Kymco K Rider 400K Rider 400 tips the weighing scales at 205kg while the KTM weighs just 171kg. In terms of cycle parts, it gets preload-adjustable USD forks up front and a seven-step adjustable rear mono-shock. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm dual-disc setup at front and a 240mm single disc at rear that is accompanied by dual-channel ABS as standard.The naked motorcycle made its first public appearance back in November 2016 in the form of a pre-production concept in China. Kymco has connections with other brands as well apart from Kawasaki, particularly BMW, since it produces engines for the C-series scooters and a range-extender for the Bavarian manufacturer’s i3 electric car. It has also built the engine for the brand’s G450X enduro bike.Main rival: KTM Duke 390As far as competition is concerned, the prime rival to the K Rider 400 is Duke 390 which is set to receive a major upgrade later this year. The upcoming KTM 390 Duke will come with a series of updates over the current model including revised design, ergonomics, features and mechanical specs.2022 Kymco K Rider 400It is expected to undergo a wide range of updates to its hardware in order to offer a more engaging ride experience. The powertrain might also witness some updates, although it is likely to be powered by the same 373.2cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled motor. This unit is good enough to push out 43 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 37 Nm at 7,000rpm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Price Increased By Rs 10k – 10 Free S1 Pro Offer

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      Purchase window for Ola S1 Pro is now open – Prices have been increased by Rs 10,000 for all customersOla Electric ScooterDespite all flak received on social media, Ola Electric continues to generate huge volumes with its e-scooter offering. S1 Pro has become the highest-selling electric scooter in India recently.The Bengaluru-based startup has now commenced accepting fresh bookings for the electric scooter. Only S1 Pro is on offer. S1 is no longer listed, as its production has been stopped temporarily.Ola Electric Scooter Price IncreaseEarlier in March, Ola CEO had revealed that prices of the electric scooter will see an increase in the next purchase window. As expected, prices have increased. Before today, it was priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding FAME II subsidy). Now, it is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh, ex-sh.Interestingly, this price is getting applied to all customers, even those who pre-booked in Jan this year. This has not gone down well with existing customers and they are voicing their opinion on social media.Ola Electric Scooter Price Increase May 2022Free Ola Electric Scooter For 10 S1 Pro ownersIn other developments, Ola Electric will soon roll out an updated version of its operating system. The new MoveOS 2 comes with an OTA update that promises better navigation and also introduces new features. Features like new mobile connectivity, a new mobile app and a new ECO mode that increases the overall range of the scooter have been added to the package.Free Ola Electric Scooter OfferAs of now, a Beta version of the new software has been made available for select customers. The final version of the software is expected to be available to customers in the coming weeks. Ola also has to recall 1,440 e-scooters after multiple fire incidents and other mishaps were reported across the country.To promote the new software, Ola CEO had announced to gift a free S1 PRO Gerua colour to any owner who manages to get over 200 kms range on a single charge. This feat was achieved by Karthik. He was handed over his 2nd Ola scooter free at a ceremony recently.Free Ola Electric Scooter Offer WinnerSeeing this, many other owners of S1 PRO request Ola to extend the offer. Ola has now decided to offer 10 free S1 Pro Gerua electric scooters for the first 10 owners who cross 200 kms range. One owner has already crossed the previous high, and has been announced as a winner in this contest. Deliveries of the free Ola electric scooter will take place in June, at the FutureFactory.Test Rides & Other DetailsOla had organized test rides for prospective customers in five cities yesterday. The purchase arrangement will be kept intact and consumers who have reserved a slot by paying Rs 499 will get a chance to buy the scooter in the next purchase window. However, Ola Electric has not specified for how long the window will remain open.Buyers will have to make an advance payment of around Rs 20,000 while the rest of the payment will have to be made once the company sends the final invoice before delivery. We expect deliveries to commence soon while exact delivery timeline will vary on a first-come-first-serve basis.As we already know, Ola Electric follows a direct-to-consumer model instead of a conventional dealership template. Though this model has its benefits, it did face some logistic challenges such as delays in deliveries, registrations etc. However, as things move forward, the process should smoothen out in the near future. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Apr 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield has seen a YoY growth in both domestic sales and exports while correspondingly there were lower MoM salesRoyal Enfield 650ccRoyal Enfield gears up to enhance its entire 350cc product portfolio. Following the launch of the new Meteor and Classic, the company next has plans to launch the new Bullet 350 and Hunter 350. Royal Enfield is also working on 3 new bikes in the 650cc segment. They also have the Himalayan 450 and Scram 450 in the making.Speaking about RE sales in April 2022, the company’s 350cc range saw more demand in domestic markets while the 650cc Twins and Himalayan found more buyers globally. Royal Enfield was the 6th best two wheeler maker in India in April 2022 after Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj and Suzuki. Even as Bajaj and Suzuki reported a de-growth in terms of domestic sales, that of Hero, Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield posted double digit YoY growth.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Apr 2022Royal Enfield sales increased 10.38 percent in April 2022 to 53,852 units, up from 48,789 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales dipped 7.91 percent from 58,477 units sold in March 2022. The company’s 350cc range saw more demand in India with the Classic 350 posting a 39.82 percent YoY growth to 32,575 units, up from 23,298 units sold in April 2021. This was a 9,277 unit volume growth with 60.49 percent share.Classic 350 MoM sales fell marginally by 0.36 percent from 32,694 units sold in March 2022. It was the only bike in the company lineup to post sales above the 10,000 unit mark. At No.2 was Bullet 350. Sales dipped 24.17 percent YoY to 7,513 units down from 9,908 units sold in April 2021. This was a 2,395 unit volume de-growth while share percentage stood at 13.95 down from 14.16 percent held in March 2022 when sales stood at 8,283 units leading to a 9.30 percent MoM de-growth.Royal Enfield Sales April 2022Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of Meteor 350 which dipped 41.14 percent YoY to 4,617 units from 7,844 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales also fell 29.93 percent from 6,589 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage also dipped MoM from 11.27 percent held in March 2022 to 8.57 percent in the past month.Royal Enfield Bullet Electra (3,918 units), Himalayan (3,070 units) and 650 Twins (2,159 units) each posted a YoY growth. MoM sales dipped for Electra (4,460 units) and Himalayan (5,225 units) by 12.15 percent and 41.24 percent respectively. 650 Twins MoM sales improved by 76.10 percent over 1,226 units sold in March 2022.Royal Enfield Exports April 2022Royal Enfield exports on the other hand improved 84.14 percent YoY to 8,303 units from 4,509 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 3,794 unit volume growth. MoM exports dipped 9.75 percent over 9,200 units shipped in March 2022. It was the 650 Twins that found most favour among buyers in global markets with 2,754 units sold last month, up 163.29 percent over 1,046 units sold in April 2021. MoM exports also improved 31.33 percent over 2,097 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage improved from 22.79 percent held in March 2022 to 33.17 percent last month.Royal Enfield Exports April 2022The second most exported bike in the Royal Enfield lineup was the Himalayan with 86.48 percent YoY growth to 2,607 units from 1,398 units sold in April 2021. Exports dipped on a MoM basis by 25 percent from 3,476 units shipped in March 2022. Classic 350 also posted a YoY growth of 148.20 percent to 1,797 units in the past month, while MoM exports dipped 30.38 percent from 2,581 units in March 2022.Lower down the order was the RE Meteor 350 with 1,138 units sold, down 0.44 percent over 1,143 units shipped in April 2021 while MoM exports increased 8.80 percent over 1,046 units sold in March 2022. There were also 7 units of RE Bullet 350 exported in the past month while there were no exports of either the Classic 500 or Electra 350 either in March or April 2022. More

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      Top 10 Scooters April 2022 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ntorq, Dio

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      Honda Activa holds the title of being No.1 in scooter sales and No. 2 in total two wheeler sales in April 2022Image for reference.Over the last few months, the scooter segment has seen a clear migration towards electric scooters. Rising fuel prices, lower cost of maintenance and several state and central government subsidies are steering buyers towards purchase of e-scooters much at the cost of the once high in demand petrol powered scooters.Despite that, scooter sales have bounced back in April 2022. Top 10 scooter sales in the past month increased to 3,46,325 units, from 2,69,477 units sold in April 2021. This was a 25.52 percent YoY growth, increasing by almost 77k units.Top 10 Scooter Sales April 2022 – Activa No 1Honda Activa retained its title as the No.1 scooter in India with sales of 1,63,357 units, up 48.94 percent over 1,09,678 units sold in April 2021. In the top 10 list, Activa commands a 47.17 percent share.Apart from being the top selling model in April 2022, it was also No. 2 in total two wheeler sales in April 2022. It was also the best-selling scooter in FY 2022, commanding the sales list by a significant margin. No other scooter in the list was able to surpass sales above the 1 lakh unit mark.Top 10 Scooters April 2022TVS Jupiter was at No. 2 with sales of 60,957 units, up 138.39 percent over 25,570 units sold in April 2021. This was a 35,387 unit volume growth with a 17.60 percent share. Having noted outstanding demand for the iQube, and keen to grab a larger share in the electric two wheeler space, TVS has launched 2 new variants of iQube called S and ST. The new iQube ST will offer a longer range of 140 kms in real world; against the current version of iQube that offers a range of 75km on a single charge.Sales of Suzuki Access scooter dipped 38.20 percent YoY to 32,932 units, down from 53,285 units sold in April 2021 leading to a 20,353 unit volume de-growth. TVS Ntorq sales increased 26.59 percent to 25,267 units from 19,959 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 5,308 unit volume growth. The Ntorq commands a 7.30 percent share in this list and was also the 4th best-selling scooter in FY 2022.Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure, Suzuki AvenisHonda Dio sales dipped 7.16 percent YoY to 16,033 units, down from 17,269 units sold in April 2021. This was a 1,236 unit dip in volumes. Pleasure sales were also in the negative on a YoY basis down 32.76 percent to 12,303 units in April 2022 from 18,298 units sold in April 2021.Top 10 ScootersApr-22Apr-21Growth % YoY1. Honda Activa1,63,3571,09,67848.942. TVS Jupiter60,95725,570138.393. Suzuki Access32,93253,285-38.204. TVS Ntorq25,26719,95926.595. Honda Dio16,03317,269-7.166. Hero Pleasure12,30318,298-32.767. Suzuki Avenis11,0780–8. Suzuki Burgman9,0888,15411.459. Hero Destini 1258,9819,121-1.5310. TVS Pep+6,3298,143-22.28Total3,46,3252,69,47728.52There were 11,078 units of the new Suzuki Avenis sold in the past month. There were also 9,088 units of Suzuki Burgman sold in the past month, up 11.45 percent YoY over 8,154 units sold in April 2021. Hero Destini 125 scooter sales dipped 1.53 percent YoY to 8,981 units in April 2022 from 9,121 units sold in April 2021 while TVS Scooty Pep+ sales dipped 22.28 percent to 6,329 units in the past month from 8,143 units sold in April 2021. More

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      Yamaha XMax 250cc Scooter Gets New Darth Vader Edition

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      Yamaha currently offers only one sporty, maxi-style scooter in India in the form of Aerox 155Yamaha XMAX 250cc Darth Vader EditionFans of Star Wars who are in the market to buy a scooter, are in for a treat. Yamaha has launched a new limited edition model of XMax 250cc scooter. The updated iteration of Yamaha XMax 250 made its debut earlier this year in Indonesia. The quarter-litre maxi scooter has gained a new Darth Vader Edition in Brazil which is pure class.The scooter derives its name from the legendary antagonist of the Star Wars universe and also takes inspiration for its styling cues from the menacing fictional character. That said, this special limited edition only gets a new paint scheme, apart from which, it is identical to the regular variants of the scooter.Yamaha XMax Darth Vader Edition- StylingThe Darth Vader edition gets a sinister looking black paint scheme with red accents along the side providing sporty contrasts. The most prominent similarity to the iconic villain is the front facia that resembles the character’s mask. The sinister look is further accentuated by sharp and edgy lines and an aggressive split headlight setup of the original XMax.The limited edition model also flaunts Galactic Empire symbols on both sides of the centre spine as well as on the front mudguard which forms a crucial part of Star Wars plot. Sides of the centre spine also feature a graphic of breathing controls found on the chest of Vader’s iconic black suit in the science fiction series.Yamaha XMAX 250cc Darth Vader EditionOther notable visual references to Star Wars include a Star of Death symbol and even a red stripe on the lower fairing that represents the emblematic lightsaber sword. Underneath the skin, the Darth Vader edition of XMax 250 is identical to its regular variants which feature the same mechanics and features.Specs & FeaturesPowering the quarter-litre maxi-scooter is a 250cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that pumps out 22.8bhp and 24.3 Nm of peak torque. Hardware configurations of the scooter consist of telescopic forks up front and twin shocks at rear along with disc brakes offered at both ends aided by ABS. It rolls on 15-inch front and 14-inch rear alloy wheels that are shod with 120/70 and 140/70 sized rubber respectively.In terms of equipment, XMax 250 is very well kitted with features like a fully-digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, full LED illumination traction control, and a 12V charging port. Only 200 units of this special Darth Vader edition of XMAx will go on sale by May end. It has been priced at R$ 28,590 which is equivalent to INR 4.50 lakh.Yamaha XMAX 250cc Darth Vader EditionOther Yamaha Models inspired by Star WarsThis, in fact, is the third collaboration between Yamaha and the Star Wars franchise. Earlier in 2020, the Japanese brand had introduced special edition models like NMax Galactic Empire and NMax Aliança Rebelde based on NMax 160. Both models were sold out in a short period of time. More