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500cc+ motorcycle segment sales were at 2,485 units in April, registering healthy YoY growth of 49.34%Modified RE by Neev MotorcyclesTotal sales in April last year were at 1,664 units. In the top 10, six motorcycles have registered positive growth. The ones with negative YoY growth are Kawasaki Z900, Triumph Trident and Ninja 650. Earlier in March, this segment had registered phenomenal growth of 164.54%.Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Apr 2022 – 650 twins leadRoyal Enfield 650 twins registered sales of 2,159 units in April. YoY growth is 66.98%, as compared to 1,293 units sold in the corresponding period last year. Market share is at 86.88%. Earlier this month, Royal Enfield had increased prices of 650 twins in the range of Rs 2,845 to Rs 4,681.Interceptor 650 is now available in the price range of Rs 2.89 lakh to Rs 3.15 lakh. Continental GT variants are priced from Rs 3.06 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh. Price hike is due to rise in input costs. There are no updates to the 650 twins.At number two in the list is Kawasaki Versys 650 with sales of 47 units in April. YoY growth is 261.54%, as compared to 13 units sold in April last year. Market share is at 1.89%. In international markets, Versys 650 could soon be challenged by a new rival Benelli TRK 702. It will be powered by a 693cc parallel-twin motor that churns out 74 bhp of max power. The motor has been developed by China-based QJ Motor, the parent company of Benelli.500cc+ Motorcycle Sales April 2022Kawasaki Z900 is third with sales of 38 units in April. YoY growth is down by -49.33%, as compared to 75 units sold in April last year. Market share is at 1.53%. At number four is Honda CBR 650 with sales of 33 units in April. YoY growth is 22.22%, as compared to 27 units in April last year. Market share is at 1.33%. Earlier this year in January, Honda had launched the 2022 model of CBR650R at a starting price of Rs 9.35 lakh. Barring a few cosmetic updates, the bike is largely the same as the outgoing model.At number five is Triumph Tiger 660 with sales of 27 units in April. Market share is at 1.09%. Tiger Sport 660 was launched earlier this year in March at a starting price of Rs 8.95 lakh. The bike is powered by a 660cc, 12-valve, liquid cooled motor that makes 80 bhp / 64 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Africa Twin registers strong growthAt number six in the list is Africa Twin with sales of 20 units in April. Only one unit was sold in April last year. Earlier this year in March, Honda had launched the 2022 model at a starting price of Rs 16.01 lakh. Some of the key updates include refreshed LCD instrument console and support for Android Auto.No500cc+ Motorcycles SalesApr-22Apr-21Growth % YoY1650 Twin2,1591,29366.982Versys 6504713261.543Z9003875-49.334CBR 650332722.225Tiger 660270–6Africa Twin2011,900.007Vulcan S165220.008Trident1650-68.009Ninja 6501419-26.3210Ninja100013862.5011DL650XA1021-52.3812Street Triple912-25.0013Fat Bob90–14Tiger 90070–15Versys 100073133.3316Street Glide70–17Street Twin634-82.3518883 Iron50–19Boneville T12056-16.6720Z65040–21Ninja ZX-10R452-92.3122Street Scrambler40–23Rocket III425-84.0024Z650RS30–25Hayabusa30–26Boneville T10020–27Pan America20–28Speed Twin20–29Tiger 120020–30Tiger 800 XRx10–31Boneville Bobber10–32Scrambler 120010–33Speed Triple10–34Fat Boy 114110.0035Heritage Classic10–36Street Bob10–37Fat Boy 10709-100.0038Low Rider06-100.0039W80002-100.0040Low Rider S02-100.00–Total2,4851,66449.34Other bikes in top ten are Vulcan S, Trident, Ninja 650 and Ninja 1000. Among these Trident and Ninja 650 have negative YoY growth of -68.00% and -26.32%, respectively. Vulcan S and Ninja1000 have registered positive YoY growth of 220% and 62.50%, respectively. More

Upon its launch in India, Keeway Vieste 300 maxi-scooter is expected to be priced around Rs 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom)Benelli Keeway 300cc ScooterKeeway made its grand entry into the Indian market by unveiling not one but three new products. We have already discussed the K-Light 250V cruiser motorcycle and the Sixties 300i retro-style scooter in detail. The third model in the company’s India lineup will be Vieste 300 which is a Maxi-style scooter. All three will be sold via the Benelli dealer network. Keeway and Benelli are owned by China’s QJ Motor Group.The Maxi scooter space hasn’t been a mass volume churning segment since there are only a handful of such options available in the country and Keeway intends to utilize this wide space by introducing Vieste 300. When launched it will be slotted right in between Yamaha Aerox 155 and BMW 400 GT in India.Benelli Keeway Vieste 300 ScooterPrices of Keeway Vieste 300 are expected to be announced a few months later at the time of its official launch. Like other Keeway models, Vieste 300 will be sold alongside Benelli motorcycles through the latter’s showrooms. Bookings for all three Keeway two-wheelers are currently open and interested buyers can book their vehicles at a token amount of Rs 10,000.Deliveries of Vieste 300 will commence from June onwards whereas test rides are slated to begin from May 26 onwards. Coming to its design, Vieste 300 is a traditional Maxi scooter in terms of its overall aggressive styling and dimensions, which coincidentally resembles the Keeway GT270 sold overseas. Like contemporary Maxi scooters, it sports an angular front apron that houses four LED projector lamps with DRLs.Benelli Keeway 300cc ScooterVieste 300 flaunts signature Maxi scooter highlights like a long body, a tinted windscreen, a free-standing handlebar, a split step-up seat and a long transmission tunnel. Turn indicators sit flush with the bodywork lending it a distinctly clean look. The Hungarian brand is offering Vieste in three colour options including Matte Black, Matte Blue and Matte White.Features & Specs on offerIn terms of features, the Maxi scooter receives full LED illumination, a keyless fob and what Keeway calls a ‘continental drive system’. The traditional key slot has now been replaced with an illuminated knob which adds to its premium appeal. Further, it has been equipped with a part-digital and part-analog instrument console that appears to be borrowed from a car.The console comes with an ambient temperature gauge, tripmeter, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge and maintenance indicator among others. The split-style seat comes with lumbar support for the rider for enhanced lower back comfort during long rides. The scooter gets a 12-litre fuel tank. Take a look at the detailed walkaround of Benelli Keeway in the video below by Aayush SSM.[embedded content][embedded content]Powering Keeway Vieste 300 is a 278.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine that churns out 18.7hp at 6500rpm and 22Nm at 6000rpm. Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks in front and hydraulic shocks at rear. Anchorage duties are handled by a 240mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at rear which are aided by dual-channel ABS. More

Royal Enfield motorcycles continue to dominate with more than 90% market share – CB350 tops in exportsModified Meteor by Ironwood Custom350cc motorcycle segment registered modest gains of 8.77% in April with sales of 51,827 units. Sales during the corresponding period last year was at 47,650 units. Bullet and Meteor have negative YoY growth in the month.MoM sales have taken a hit, down by -6.50%. Sales in March 2022 were higher at 55,432 units. All motorcycles have negative MoM growth in April. Exports growth is at 89.82%, with a total of 5,163 units in April. Exports in April last year were at 2,720 units. MoM growth is also positive at 26.64%, as compared to 4,077 units exported in March 2022.350cc motorcycle sales – Classic 350 leadsWith 62.85% market share, Classic 350 continues to dominate this space. Sales were at 32,575 units in April, marking gains of 39.82%. Sales in the corresponding period last year were at 23,298 units. Classic MoM growth is down marginally by -0.36%, as compared to 32,694 units sold in March. Royal Enfield recently increased prices of Classic 350 in the range of Rs 1,846 to Rs 2,846. The bike is now available in the price range of Rs 1.90 lakh to Rs 2.20 lakh.At number two is Bullet 350, with sales of 7,513 units in April. YoY growth is down by -24.17%, as compared to 9,908 units sold in April last year. Market share is at 14.50%. MoM growth is down by -9.30%, as compared to 8,283 units sold in March. Enthusiasts can look forward to the new-gen Bullet that will be launched later this year. It will have refreshed styling, new platform and engine and some new features as well.350cc Motorcycle Sales April 2022Next in the list is Meteor 350 with sales of 4,617 units in April. YoY growth is down by -41.14%, as compared to 7,844 units sold in April last year. Market share is at 8.91%. MoM growth is down by -29.93%, as compared to 6,589 units sold in March. Meteor was recently updated with three new colour options of green, blue and red. Another update was price cut by Rs 5k, owing to Tripper navigation becoming an optional feature.Fourth is Electra 350 with sales of 3,918 units in April. YoY growth is 7.90%, as compared to 3,631 units sold in April last year. Market share is at 7.56%. MoM growth is down by -12.15%, as compared to 4,460 units sold in March. Honda CB350 is fifth with sales of 3,204 units in April. YoY growth is 7.92%, as compared to 2,969 units sold in April last year. Market share is at 6.18%. MoM growth is down by -5.93%, as compared to 3,406 units sold in March.350cc motorcycle exports – CB350 races aheadCB350 has made impressive gains of 164.40% in April. Share in export markets is at 43.02%. A total of 2,221 units were exported in April 2022, as compared to 840 units in April last year. MoM growth is 393.56%, as compared to 450 units exported in March. Classic 350 is second with exports of 1,797 units in April. YoY growth is 148.20%, as compared to 724 units exported in April last year. Market share is at 34.81%. MoM growth is down by -30.38%, as compared to 2,581 units exported in March.350cc Motorcycle Exports April 2022At number three is Meteor with exports of 1,138 units in April. YoY growth is marginally down by -0.44%, as compared to 1,143 units exported in April last year. Market share is at 22.04%. MoM growth is 8.80%, as compared to 1,046 units exported in March. Fourth in the list is Bullet with exports of 7 units in April. Electra 350 had nil exports in the month. More

Odysse is planning to expand to a network of 100 dealerships across the country by end of this yearNew Odysse Electric ScooterThe rapid push toward electric mobility, especially in the two-wheeler segment has resulted in a surge of brands in the EV space. Mumbai-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer- Odysse, has launched two new scooters in the country namely V2 and V2+.These new electric scooters have been priced at Rs 75,000 and Rs 97,500 (both prices ex-showroom) respectively. Prior to the latest launch, Odysse had four models under its portfolio including E2go, Hawk+, Racer and Evoqis. The company intends to expand its range by rolling two more models at the end of this year.Odysse V2, V2+ Electric Scooters – FeaturesOdysse has equipped these scooters with dual IP 67-rated water-resistant battery packs that can offer an uninterrupted range of 150km on a single charge. As per claims made by the EV manufacturing startup, the new waterproof motor and battery have significantly improved performance and durability of their electric vehicles as well as helped reduce repair and maintenance during times of rain.Customers can choose from six colour options including Black, peach, white, pista, red and blue. Apart from the colour palette, Odysse is also offering features like LED lighting, large under-seat storage, an anti-theft lock and passive battery cooling among others. The electric scooters roll on 12-inch alloy wheels upfront. Stopping power is achieved from disc brakes at both ends.New Odysse Electric ScooterOdysse Electric Scooter StylingAs far as styling goes, both V2 and V2+ have adopted a simple and minimalistic approach to their design. This includes a rectangular LED headlight mounted on the front apron and flanked by LED indicators. A thin LED stripe has been added to the front of the handlebar which acts as a DRL. It gets a flat floorboard which might be very useful for mounting luggage between the rider’s legs.Other highlights include a flat single-piece seat, rectangular rearview mirrors, a single-piece grab rail and a rectangular backrest for the pillion. The only difference in V2 and V2+ is the option of a removable battery pack available in the latter only. Apart from Ahmedabad, Odysse has also commenced manufacturing operations in Mumbai and Hyderabad.Plans for OdysseOdysse is planning to have 100 dealerships across the country by end of this year. The startup is also working on its own IoT platform, which will be launched soon. This will connect all of their vehicles and improve overall user experience.New Odysse Electric ScooterThe most popular model in Odysse’s current lineup is Evoqis which is available at a price of Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom). The fully-faired motorcycle is powered by a 3kW electric motor that returns a top speed of 80 kmph while it claims to accelerate from 0-50kmph in 4.2 seconds. The battery is good enough to return a maximum range of 100km on a single charge. More