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      2W Retail Sales Feb 2025 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, RE, Yamaha, Ather, Ola, Jawa

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      2024 Hero Splendor with Disc BrakeThe Indian two-wheeler market faced a decline in retail sales in February 2025, with total registrations at 13,53,280 units, down 6.33% from 14,44,674 units in February 2024, reveals FADA. The decline was driven by lower sales in key brands like Hero, Honda, Bajaj, and Yamaha, while some manufacturers like TVS, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, and Ather saw positive growth.
      Hero and Honda Lead, but Face Decline
      Hero MotoCorp retained its leadership in retail sales with 3,85,988 units, but recorded a 6.80% YoY decline compared to 4,14,151 units in February 2024. Honda followed closely with 3,28,502 units, marking a 7.79% drop from last year’s 3,56,245 units. Both brands faced headwinds due to weak rural demand and higher financing costs.
      2W Retail Sales Feb 2025
      TVS Motor Company bucked the trend with a 1.96% YoY increase, selling 2,53,499 units, up from 2,48,621 units in February 2024. Suzuki also registered a 4.30% growth, selling 76,673 units compared to 73,514 units last year. Royal Enfield, driven by strong demand for its new models, saw a 6.33% increase, with 70,130 units sold.
      Electric Two-Wheelers See Mixed Performance – Ola Registers Big Decline
      Among electric two-wheeler brands, Ather Energy witnessed an impressive 29.80% growth, with 11,807 units sold. However, Ola Electric faced a steep 74.61% drop, falling from 34,063 units in February 2024 to 8,647 units. This decline could be attributed to subsidy reductions and supply chain challenges affecting production.
      Bajaj Auto saw a 10.45% YoY decline, selling 1,53,631 units, down from 1,71,561 units in February 2024. Yamaha, which had been performing well in previous months, saw a 13.47% drop, with 46,095 units sold. Piaggio also registered a decline of 21.41%, with 2,302 units sold.
      The overall slowdown in two-wheeler retail sales in February 2025 reflects weak consumer sentiment and economic factors like rising costs and financing hurdles. While traditional brands like Hero and Honda saw declines, TVS, Suzuki, and Ather managed to post growth. The electric two-wheeler segment continues to face fluctuations, with Ather gaining momentum while Ola struggles. Moving forward, manufacturers will focus on expanding their product portfolios and introducing new models to revive demand in the coming months. More

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      TVS RTS X Seat Design Patented – Production-Spec Bike Launch In 2026?

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      TVS RTS X Seat Design Patented In IndiaOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturers, TVS Motor, has just patented a new component in India, which will spark a lot of interest among Indian motorcycling enthusiasts. We say this because this component belongs to RTS X Supermoto style motorcycle concept which was showcased at Auto Expo 2025. Let’s take a closer look.
      TVS RTS X Seat Design Patented
      Supermoto genre is currently not mainstream in Indian market. However, KTM is likely to launch 390 SMC R in India in the near future. It will enjoy quite a monopoly as there are no natural rivals for it yet. That’s where TVS’ RTS X Concept comes into the equation. It was showcased at Auto Expo 2025 and is far from production.
      TVS RTS X Seat Design Patented In India
      TVS has patented RTS X Concept’s seat design in India. Which begs the question whether TVS has launch intentions. There is a good probability that TVS is just protecting its IPs (Intellectual Properties) and this seat and RTS X will be limited to concept or prototype phases for future demonstrations.
      However, we’re optimistic and we would like to see it launch under Apache RTS (S for Supermoto) sub brand and roll on Indian roads as an absolute style statement. This seat TVS has patented in India, has ribs at the front on either ends offering rider better grip around their thigh areas.
      TVS RTS X Supermoto Concept

      What to expect?
      Towards the rear, there is a pronounced cut in this seat. This is where TVS RTS X’s tail lights protrude into the seats, as seen in concept vehicle. Where design is concerned, TVS RTS X looks nothing like Indian market has ever seen before. In its concept form, it is extremely futuristic, while production-spec model might be watered-down.
      Notable elements include Jet Fighter style engine start button on fuel tank, an underseat exhaust with a hexagonal tip concealed within the body panels, a pill-shaped fully digital instrument cluster, sharp and edgy body panels, muscular tank shrouds, sleek LED lights, USD front forks and rear mono-shock setup, 17-inch wheels on both ends with fat rubber, tall seat height of 875 mm and a kerb weight of 144 kg.
      TVS RTS X Supermoto Concept
      Powering the TVS RTS X Concept motorcycle is a 300cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, which is likely to be the company’s new RT XD4 engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This motorcycle promises 0-60 km/h sprint in 2.8s and 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.3s. If TVS considers to bring this motorcycle to production, we can expect it to break covers in 2026.
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      KTM Duke 160 and RC 160 Launch Planned – To Take On Yamaha MT15, R15

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      KTM 125 Duke – Image for illustration
      In a major shift for its entry-level lineup, KTM is set to discontinue the 125 Duke and RC 125 in India, replacing them with more powerful 160cc versions. This strategic move is aimed at taking on Yamaha’s 155cc offerings, the R15 V4 and MT-15, which together contribute to a sizeable 20,000-unit monthly sales figure.
      More Power, Same Aggressive Styling
      The upcoming KTM 160 Duke and RC 160 will borrow heavily from their 200cc siblings in terms of design and equipment. The 160 Duke will retain the aggressive stance of the 200 Duke, while the RC 160 will follow the styling cues of the RC 200 and RC 390, featuring a sharper, more aerodynamic fairing. Both bikes will be underpinned by KTM’s trademark trellis frame and are expected to come equipped with 43mm USD forks, monoshock suspension, dual-channel ABS, and a digital LCD instrument cluster.
      A new 160cc engine, derived from the 200 Duke’s motor, will power these bikes. The output is expected to be around 19-20hp, marking a significant jump from the 14.5hp produced by the outgoing 125cc models. This also gives KTM an edge over Yamaha’s 155cc liquid-cooled engine, which delivers 18.4hp.
      Pricing & Launch Timeline
      While pricing will likely remain competitive against Yamaha’s R15 V4 (Rs 1.83-2.1 lakh) and MT-15 (Rs 1.69-1.74 lakh), KTM is unlikely to undercut these models significantly, considering that the 125 Duke already retails at Rs 1.81 lakh and the RC 125 at Rs 1.92 lakh.
      The KTM 160 Duke and RC 160 are expected to launch by mid-2025, ahead of the festive season. The RC 160 could debut alongside the Duke or follow soon after. With a bump in power and more premium features, KTM’s latest offering aims to provide better value and a stronger alternative in the growing 150-160cc segment.
      Bajaj Statement – “We would like to clarify that neither KTM nor Bajaj Auto has officially announced this news. It is a case of misinformation and is unrelated to KTM’s financial restructuring.”
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      Ultraviolette Tesseract 20k Pre-Bookings in 48 Hours – Introductory Price Offer Extended

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      Ultraviolette TesseractUltraviolette, the maker of India’s fastest motorcycle, has witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand for its latest offering, the Tesseract. Within just 48 hours of its unveiling, the “World’s Most Advanced Scooter” has received over 20,000 pre-bookings, marking a significant milestone in India’s electric mobility landscape.
      Introductory Price Extended for First 50,000 Buyers
      Owing to the overwhelming response, Ultraviolette has extended the special introductory price of Rs 1.2 lakh for the first 50,000 bookings. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to making high-performance EV technology more accessible to Indian consumers.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      Expressing gratitude for the enthusiastic reception, Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette, stated: “We are absolutely thrilled by the response to the Tesseract from across India. The overwhelming demand in such a short span is a testament to the trust and excitement that our customers have in Ultraviolette’s vision for the future of mobility. The Tesseract represents a paradigm shift in mobility, and with this incredible momentum we are excited to redefine the riding experience for customers in the segment.”
      Tesseract – Redefining Electric Mobility
      The Ultraviolette Tesseract has captivated enthusiasts with its futuristic combat helicopter-inspired design, integrated radar and dashcam, 20 bhp peak power, and an IDC-certified range of 261 km. The scooter’s rapid acceleration and advanced features set a new benchmark in the electric two-wheeler space.
      Ultraviolette Tesseract
      Customers can continue to pre-book the Tesseract at the Rs 1.2 lakh introductory price via Ultraviolette’s official website, until the first 50,000 reservations are completed. Similarly, enthusiasts looking to experience the ultimate “funduro” ride can secure their Shockwave before the next pricing tier kicks in.
      Ultraviolette Shockwave
      Shockwave Motorcycle Garners Rapid Bookings
      Alongside the Tesseract’s success, Ultraviolette’s Shockwave electric enduro motorcycle has also gained immense traction. Within 24 hours of opening bookings, the first 1,000 units were sold out. This lightweight, off-road-focused machine, priced at an introductory Rs 1,49,999, is designed to deliver the raw thrill of the two-stroke era, reimagined for the future. Given the overwhelming interest, Ultraviolette has now extended this special pricing to the next 1,000 pre-bookings.
      With record-breaking demand across both scooters and motorcycles, Ultraviolette is setting new benchmarks in India’s high-performance electric two-wheeler segment. More

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      2025 Honda CBR250RR Debuts With New Colour – 42 Bhp, 25 Nm

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      2025 Honda CBR250RRHonda is a world renowned motorcycle manufacturer and has an extremely vast portfolio, many of which are not on sale in India for feasibility reasons. One such motorcycle is CBR250RR, which has been patented in India in early 2023. Now, this motorcycle has been updated to MY25 version with subtle updates. Let’s take a look.
      2025 Honda CBR250RR Debuts
      Indian motorcycle market used to get the Honda CBR250R, a single-cylinder quarter-litre motorcycle. However, Honda also has a more hardcore quarter-litre offering in the form of CBR250RR. More R’s in the name directly means more sportiness, more performance and more race-worthiness in Honda’s nomenclature.
      2025 Honda CBR250RR
      CBR250RR has been patented in India, but it looks like it was more of an IP protection exercise than launch intention. However, CBR250RR is a popular motorcycle among motorcycling enthusiasts across the world. For 2025, Honda has subtly updated its quarter-litre pocket rocket with a new colourway.
      Speaking of colours, Honda is offering three in total – Grand Prix Red, Pearl Glare White and Matte Buret Silver. Where pricing is concerned, Matte Buret Silver has been priced at JPY 902,000 (approx Rs 5.32 lakh), while Grand Prix Red and Pearl Glare White colourways are priced at JPY 940,500 (approx Rs 5.55 lakh).
      2025 Honda CBR250RR
      What else is new?
      Design continues to be aerodynamic with a sharp fairing inspired by company’s flagship CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. LED headlights, LED DRLs, an aerodynamic windscreen, fairing-mounted ORVMs, LED blinkers, chiseled fuel tank, low-set clip-on handlebars, premium switchgear, split seats, a digital instrument cluster are notable elements.
      Componentry includes USD telescopic Showa SFF-BP forks in Gold shade, rear mono-shock setup, single-petal disc at either ends with dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, 110-section front and 140-section rear tyres, dual-barrel exhaust and 14.5L fuel tank are highlights. All these are mounted on a potent chassis that boasts a kerb weight of 168 kg.
      2025 Honda CBR250RR
      Powering this motorcycle is a 249cc parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine that is capable of developing a peak power of 42 PS at 13,500 RPM and a peak torque of 25 Nm at 10,750 RPM, mated to a slipper clutch, 6-speed gearbox and a quick shifter. We hope Honda launch this motorcycle in India. If it does, it will take on motorcycle with similar performance like Aprilia RS 457 and Yamaha R3. 
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      2025 BMW C 400 GT Scooter Launch Price Rs 11.5 Lakh

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      2025 BMW C 400 GTIndia is one of the largest scooter market in India. However, the scooters that this market favours, are affordable ones. That does not stop BMW Motorrad from launching the updated 2025 C 400 GT in India, which has been priced at Rs 11.5 lakh (Ex-sh), which is Rs 25,000 more than before. Let’s take a look at everything new.
      2025 BMW C 400 GT
      BMW Motorrad’s flagship scooter for India, the C 400 GT, has just been updated. The preceding version of BMW C 400 GT was priced at Rs 11.25 lakh (Ex-sh) and is still brought into the country via CBU route. This is a niche scooter for India’s uber rich and discerning elites, who want to make a style statement.
      2025 BMW C 400 GT
      With 2025 BMW C 400 GT, the company has given a few visual updates that keep it fresh and in line with evolving buyer trends. Where design is concerned, C 400 GT is a large maxi scooter and 2025 model is no different. This scooter has a lot of road presence and exudes domination when compared to mainstream scooters.
      BMW C 400 GT Headlight
      Side body panels in 2025 model get larger GT graphics towards the rear. Front apron now gets interesting stripes which lends an interesting appeal. Also new, is the Gold shade used on alloy wheels and disc brake callipers, which seems to be exclusive to Diamond White Metallic colour only. C 400 GT is the only scooter in India to get dual front disc brakes.
      2025 BMW C 400 GT
      What are the changes?
      Because C 400 GT is a Grand Touring scooter, BMW has carved out a massive underseat storage along with front storage behind apron. For 2025 model, underseat storage has grown larger by up to 7.1L in capacity. Front storage has been enlarged by up to 3.2L. Both are welcome additions for a Grand Touring scooter.
      BMW C 400 GT Larger Boot
      Notable elements on this scooter include a lower seat height of 765 mm, massive quad-barrel LED headlight with a dominating LED DRL signature, a new and adjustable windshield, a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster with connectivity and navigation, sofa-like mammoth seats, premium quality, keyless function, Type-C charging ports and more.
      BMW C 400 GT Top Box Accessory
      Where powertrain is concerned, 2025 BMW C 400 GT has retained the same 350cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with 34 bhp and 35 Nm, mated to a CVT gearbox. 2025 model gets updated safety suite including ABS Pro with Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control and Engine Brake Control as standard. It rides on 15-inch front and 14-inch rear wheels and weighs 214 kg.
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      2025 Honda CB350 RS & H’ness CB350 Launched With New Colours

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      2025 Honda CB350 RSHMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) has been making a lot of headlines in the recent past. The company in February 2025, surpassed Hero MotoCorp in terms of YTD sales when compared to sales performance last year. Now, the company just updated H’Ness CB350 and CB350 RS to MY25 versions. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Honda CB350 RS & H’ness CB350
      One look at the 350cc to 450cc motorcycle sales charts, we can see that Royal Enfield absolutely dominates this segment with a slew of 350cc motorcycles. Challenging these Royal Enfield motorcycles are Honda’s CB350 lineup consisting of the CB350 (Classic), H’ness CB350 and CB350 RS.
      The company just updated 2025 Honda CB350 RS and H’ness CB350 with a bunch of new colours and graphics that transform the overall look and appeal of both these machines. Honda is yet to announce prices for these motorcycles, which was not reflected on the website. There is a small probability of prices staying the same to be competitive against immediate rivals.
      2025 Honda CB350 RS Colours
      Changes with 2025 CB350 RS
      CB350 RS gets a slightly sportier look when compared to H’ness CB350 and CB350 (Classic). It looks slightly Scrambler-esque, which is probably its biggest draw. With MY25 update, Honda has refreshed the colour palette and is mono-tone only and devoid of graphics, unlike the 2025 H’ness CB350.
      Top of the fuel tank gets an interesting patch to add some contrast. Where colours are concerned, DLX trim levels offers Pearl Deep Ground Grey and Pearl Igneous Black shades. The higher-spec DLX Pro trim offers two extra colours on top of DLX – Mat Axis Grey Metallic and Rebel Red Metallic.
      2025 Honda H’ness CB350
      Changes with 2025 H’ness CB350
      Starting with H’ness CB350, Honda is offering new colours across the trim lineup – DLX, DLX Pro and DLX Pro Chrome. Base DLX trim gets Pearl Deep Ground Grey and Pearl Igneous Black. DLX Pro trim gets the additional Rebel Red Metallic shade. DLX Pro Chrome colours are the most special as they get attractive graphics on the fuel tank as well.
      The new colours with DLX Pro Chrome are Athletic Blue Metallic, Mat Massive Grey Metallic and Pearl Nightstar Black. These colour variants also get Chrome highlights which can be seen on front and rear mudguards. 2025 Honda H’ness CB350 lack fork gaiters for the front suspension, lending a cleaner look.
      2025 Honda H’ness CB350 Colours
      OBD2B compliant powertrain
      It has to be noted that both these motorcycles now miss out on custom packs to transform the looks and functionality. Where powertrains are concerned, 2025 Honda CB350 RS and H’ness CB350 will be equipped with the same 348cc single-cylinder air cooled engine with 20.78 bhp of peak power and 30 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine will be OBD2B compliant. More

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      Ola Electric Motorcycle Deliveries May Get Delayed – Homologation Pending

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      Ola Roadster X Electric BikeElectric two-wheelers have to pass various tests as part of the homologation process before the Type Approval Certificate (TAC) is issued
      Last month in February, Ola Electric had launched its Roadster X electric bike range. A total of five variants are currently on offer, available in the range of Rs 85,000 to Rs 1.85 lakh. Deliveries of Roadster X were scheduled to commence from mid-March 2025. However, new report reveals that the bike is yet to be homologated.
      Battery, powertrain issues
      The report states that Ola Roadster X electric bike has multiple issues. It includes the battery pack, thermal management, battery management system (BMS) and the electric motor. This could potentially explain why the homologation process for Ola Roadster X is yet to be initiated. The homologation process for electric two-wheelers can take anywhere between three to six months to complete.
      Until the homologation process is complete, a vehicle is not considered roadworthy. It’s only after the vehicle has passed all the tests that the Type Approval Certificate is issued. For electric two-wheelers, various tests are conducted during the homologation exercise. The list includes range test, top speed test, gradeability test, acceleration test, battery and electrical systems safety tests, structural and durability tests, braking and stability tests, fire safety tests, charging and connector compliance tests, etc.
      The size of the battery pack of Ola Roadster X could be causing the issues, adds the report. Roadster X is available with 4 battery pack options – 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, 4.5 kWh and 9.1 kWh. It appears that the problem could be more applicable for the 9.1 kWh battery pack. Ola manufactures this in-house and calls it the 4680 Bharat cell. It is reported that the existing thermal management system is not proving effective in dissipating heat. Such systems need to work optimally to prevent battery-related fire incidents.
      Ola Roadster X deliveries could be delayed?
      If the reports are true, deliveries of the Ola Roadster X electric bike could be delayed. It remains to be seen how fast Ola can come up with solutions to fix the issues with the bike. Even then, several weeks will be needed for the homologation exercise to complete.
      Ola Roadster X electric bike is an ambitious project that aims to be a gamechanger for the motorcycle segment in India. With five variants, Ola has ensured that the bike is accessible to a large segment of users. The 2.5 kWh base variant is affordably priced and matches the pricing of ICE motorcycles in 100cc to 125cc range. Even the base variant has an IDC certified range of 140 km. Top speed is also quite good at 105 km/h.
      Users who want to unlock enhanced performance and higher range can choose the Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh or the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh variant. The former has a range of 252 km, whereas the top variant can travel an astounding 501 km on a full charge. Both these variants have peak power output of 11 kW (15 PS) and top speed of 125 km/h. 0 to 40 km/h is achievable in just 2.7 seconds. All variants of Ola Roadster X electric bike are available with battery warranty of 3 years / 50,000 km.
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