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      New TVS Retron LED Headlight Leaks – Or Is It Zepplin R?

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      TVS has not revealed much about this upcoming vehicle to be revealed on July 6thTVS Retron MotorcycleTVS recently revealed a new teaser stating that it was going to launch a new vehicle on July 6th. The teaser had a ‘T’ insignia that looked like a DRL of a vehicle. The invite also had a hashtag saying ‘New Way Of Life’. This had us scratching our heads because TVS somehow has the capability of sneakily getting a product launched without getting papped at all. We have seen this with TVS’ Raider launch.We previously predicted that it could be a Zeppelin R that was recently trademarked or a Creon electric scooter or a lifestyle adventure-tourer based on the RR 310 platform. But with the LED headlight getting leaked, we have a clearer picture about TVS’ upcoming launch on July 6th.TVS Retron Retro-Themed BikeDo you know what is common between Royal Enfield motorcycles, Yezdi motorcycles, Jawa motorcycles, Yamaha FZ-X, Honda H’ness CB350, Kawasaki Z650RS and Street Twins from Triumph? They’re all retro-themed modern motorcycles and they have one design element that is quintessential and screams retro, a round headlight.Round headlight is that design element that has stood the test of time. It is one of the most timeless design elements and will stay that way for centuries to come. TVS’ new headlight is also round and the way it is shaped and sized, makes us easily discard the possibility of it being on a scooter. We just don’t see it happening. It is, no doubt, a fitting element on a retro-themed motorcycle by TVS.TVS Retron MotorcycleTVS had trademarked the name Retron, likely for the launch of a retro-themed motorcycle. TVS has also trademarked the name Zepplin R. We have seen India’s thirst for retro-themed motorcycles and a cruiser bike like Zeppelin R is a hard sell in India. The hardships of a cruiser bike are visible as we recently saw Suzuki discontinue its Intruder 150 cruiser motorcycle in India.Considering the T shaped LED DRL, we think it makes more sense to be on a Retron. Additionally, in new TVS vehicles, there is this new design trend, where you get to see the shape of one of the letters from the name, inside the LED DRL. Happened with NTORQ, and more recently with Raider. Retron as the letter T, which is the shape of the LED DRL in a new leaked photo and the launch invite. Interestingly, sometime last year, a test mule of a TVS Retron was spied.New Way Of LifeTVS also has a hashtag saying ‘New Way Of Life’ and this could mean a lot of things for Retron. For one, it might get an adventure-tourer avatar like Hero XPulse 200, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 and Yezdi Adventure or a scrambler avatar like Yezdi Scrambler, Royal Enfield Scram 411, or even the smaller FZ-X.New TVS Retron Motorcycle SpiedWe have seen the rise in popularity of adventure tourers and scramblers in India and a lot of Indian motorcycle manufacturers have jumped on this bandwagon. We can easily see a manufacturer like TVS in a segment like this as it never created a product catering to adventure-tourers or scramblers before.TVS currently has a lot of platform choices for basing the Retron on. But the most probable options are the 200 cc 4V engine found on Apache RTR 200 4V and its flagship 312 cc engine doing duties in Apache RR 310. If the upcoming adventure-tourer or scrambler version of Retron is based on the former, it will compete with the likes of Hero XPulse 200 4V and if based on the latter, it takes the fight to the big dogs like Yezdi and Royal Enfield bikes. Either way, July 6th will be one hot event from TVS.Source More

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      BMW G 310 RR Fully Faired Motorcycle Render – Two New Colours

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      BMW G 310 RR will be manufactured by TVS in India – It will be launched on 15th July2022 BMW G 310 RR White – RenderBMW Motorrad dropped a teaser of its upcoming entry-level supersport in the form of G 310 RR last week. It will be based on the same 313cc engine and platform that currently underpins G 310 R naked street fighter and G 310 GS adventure tourer. Official bookings for the upcoming sports bike are open through the company’s official website.From the teasers, it is clear that BMW is headed the TVS way since the latter already offers its flagship model based on the same platform. Hence, it has been predicted that the upcoming G 310 RR will borrow some inspiration from TVS Apache RR 310.BMW G 310 RR Fully Faired – RenderBased on official teasers, a digital illustration of the upcoming BMW G 310 RR has been created. As expected, the overall silhouette of the fully-faired sports bike by the German marque is starkly similar to its Indian cousin. Although there are a few subtle variations to distinguish between the two models.In this rendition, the designer has employed more cuts and creases around the headlight assembly, something that isn’t seen in Apache. The twin-pod headlight itself appears to be a different unit from the one seen in the flagship TVS. The rendered bike seen in this image is wrapped under the traditional BMW HP-livery with red and blue accents over a white base. Another colour option for BMW G 310 RR is black in matte finish.2022 BMW G 310 RR Black – RenderThe side fairing also features snazzy graphics with the word ‘Race’ written after its name. Reports have mentioned that there will be another all-black colour option on offer with G 310 RR. The visor shown on this Bavarian derivative of sports bike is slightly different from the one seen in Apache RR 310 although the fuel tank seen in this digital illustration is almost identical to the latter.Other prominent visual highlights seen in this digital rendition are split-style seats with a raised tail section, 5-spoke alloy wheels with black rims, a race-spec red trellis frame and a stubby side-on exhaust canister. Taillight assembly also appears to be slightly different from the one offered in Apache.Expected Mechanical SpecsCycle parts of the upcoming Beemer are expected to be mostly similar to Apache RR 310 barring a few variations. For instance, BMW has used a conventional front disc brake in G 310 RR instead of the petal-shaped rotors seen in Apache. Apart from differences in design, size of discs will probably remain unchanged with a 300mm rotor at front and a 240mm unit at rear.Another important highlight is the addition of adjustable front USD suspension which is seen in the more advanced Apache RR 310 BTO (Built To Order). No changes will be made in the powertrain department as it’s expected to feature the same 312.2cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This motor pumps out 34 PS at 9,700 rpm and 27.3 Nm of torque at 7,700 rpm while being paired with a 6-speed gearbox. More

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      Electric Scooter Sales May 2022 – Ola S1 Pro, Chetak, iQube, Ather, iPraise

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      Electric scooter sales in India have seen several fold increase in YoY sales in May 2022 with the new Ola S1 Pro taking the lead2022 TVS iQube Electric ScooterInspite of many setbacks with regard to fire incidents involving electric scooters, sales are on a solid rise. Sales of some of the top selling electric scooters in May 2022 increased to 28,120 units, a YoY increase of 1,394.95 percent over 1,881 units sold in May 2021. MoM sales however, dipped marginally by 1.44 percent from 28,531 units sold in April 2022.Ola Electric and Okinawa Autotech continued to lead the way. Ola S1 Pro sales numbers are retail while those of others are wholesales. Though the two are different, it does give an understanding of sales performance.Electric Scooter Sales May 2022Ola Electric has registered retail sales of 9,225 units of the S1 Pro electric scooter in May 2022. It commanded a 32.81 percent share. Sales in April 2022 had stood at 12,698 units, relating to a MoM de-growth of 27.35 percent when share percentage had stood at 44.51. Ola S1 Pro, which till date was priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding FAME II subsidy), is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh, (ex-showroom).Okinawa Autotech also noted increased YoY sales for the Praise Pro e-scooter to 7,339 units, up 972.95 percent over 684 units sold in May 2021. This was a 6,655 unit volume growth with 26.10 percent share. MoM sales increased 1.99 percent over 7,196 units sold in April 2022 when share percentage had stood at 25.22.Electric scooter sales May 2022 vs May 2021 (YoY) *At No. 3 was the Ather 450 e-scooter with sales of 3,667 units in May 2022. This was a YoY growth of 4789.33 percent over 75 units sold in May 2021. It related to a 3,592 unit volume growth with share percentage at 13.04 in the past month. MoM sales dipped 2.96 percent from 3,779 units sold in April 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 112 percent with a share of 13.25 percent.iQube, Chetak, Okinawa iPraiseAlso noting YoY and MoM sales growth were the TVS iQube , Bajaj Chetak and Okinawa iPraise. I Qube sales stood at 2,637 units in May 2022 while sales had been at 1,420 units in April 2022 relating to an 85.70 percent MoM growth. This was volume growth of 1,217 units with share percentage at 4.98 percent which increased to 9.38 percent in May 2022.Bajaj Auto has noted outstanding demand for its Chetak e-scooter which stood at 31 units in May 2021 and increased 8106.45 percent to 2,544 units in May 2022. MoM sales increase was at 104.17 percent from 1,246 units sold in April 2022.Electric scooter sales May 2022 vs Apr 2022 (MoM) *Okinawa iPraise (2,050 units) and Ridge + (562 units) saw outstanding YoY growth over 42 units and 178 units sold in May 2021 respectively. MoM sales increased 19.53 percent and 18.32 percent respectively over 1,715 units and 475 units sold in April 2022. Okinawa also had the Okhi 90 on this list with 96 units sold in the past month. It was a 4700 percent MoM growth over 2 units sold in April 2022.* Please note that there are many other electric scooters on sale in India. But due to unavailability of sales numbers, only those with sales data available have been included in the table above. Data source – SIAM and FADA. More

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      KTM India Sales May 2022 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      KTM India YoY and MoM sales increased substantially in domestic while exports dipped on both countsImage – Dev MTRKTM India has noted growth in the domestic market for May 2022. KTM registered an increase in sales across each model in the company lineup except in the case of the KTM 125 (RC + Duke). In May 2022, the company also introduced the 2022 KTM RC 390 at a price of Rs 3.14 lakh (ex-sh).KTM India Domestic Sales – May 2022Total domestic sales stood at 2,401 units in May 2022, up 154.61 percent over 943 units sold in May 2021. This was a 1,458 unit volume growth. MoM sales on the other hand, increased 268.82 percent from 651 units sold in April 2022, a 1,750 unit volume growth.KTM had the 200 (Duke + RC) as its best-selling model in domestic markets. Sales increased 219.20 percent YoY and 742.96 percent MoM to 1,197 units in May 2022. Sales had stood at 375 units in May 2021 and at 142 units in April 2022. Share increased from 21.81 percent held in April 2022 to 49.85 percent in the past month.Sales of KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) in May 2022 stood at 642 units, up 282.14 percent over 168 units sold in May 2021. This was a 474 unit volume growth with a 26.74 percent share in the company lineup. MoM sales increased substantially by 2468 percent over just 25 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Domestic Sales May 2022KTM 390 (Duke + RC + ADV) which was a top seller in the company lineup in April 2022, was down to No. 3 in June 2022 with 558 units sold, a growth of 332.56 percent over sales of 129 units in May 2021. MoM sales increased 22.91 percent from 454 units sold in April 2022. KTM 390 commanded a 69.74 percent share in April 2022 which dipped to 23.24 percent in the past month.KTM India noted a de-growth in the case of its 125 (RC + Duke) which saw sales dip both in the case of YoY (98.52 percent) and MoM (86.67 percent) to just 4 units from 271 units sold in May 2021 and 30 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Exports – May 2022Exports of KTM India did not end on a positive note. Sales dipped both YoY and MoM with every model in the company lineup posting a de-growth. Total exports which had stood at 9,290 units in May 2021 dipped 31.24 percent to 6,388 units in May 2022. MoM exports fell 38.06 percent over 10,313 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Exports May 2022KTM 390 exports dipped to 2,399 units, down 38.30 percent over 3,888 units shipped in May 2021 leading to volume de-growth of 1,489 units with share percentage at 37.55. MoM exports fell 53.91 percent from 5,205 units shipped in April 2022 when share percent stood at 50.47.Exports of KTM 200 fell 15.33 percent YoY and 0.97 percent MoM to 1,939 units in May 2022 from 2,290 units exported in May 2021 and 1,958 units shipped in April 2022. Share percentage increased from 18.99 percent to 30.35 percent in May 2022. KTM 125 (1,284 units) also saw a dip in exports by 35.09 percent YoY and  37.18 percent MoM. KTM 250 exports stood at 766 units in May 2022, down 32.45 percent over 1,134 units shipped in May 2021 and down 37.18 percent MoM over 2,044 units sold in April 2022.KTM India Total (Exports + Domestic) May 2022Total sales saw a YoY and MoM de-growth by 14.11 percent and 19.84 percent respectively to 8,789 units in May 2022. This was against 10,233 units sold in May 2021 and 10,964 units sold in April 2022. YoY and MoM sales growth was seen in the case of the KTM 200 and 250 while total sales of KTM 390 and 125 were in the red. More

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      New TVS Launch On 6th July – Ntorq Electric, Zepplin Cruiser Or Apache ADV

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      TVS has a bunch of new scooters and motorcycles on its table and any of them could be the launch productNew TVS Zepplin R Cruiser – Production spec renderDoes July 6th ring any bell? It would, for some TVS fans as that is the date when the Hosur based two wheeler major launched the XP variant of Ntorq last year. TVS is once again getting ready to launch a new product on 6th July this year.Launch event teaser image has the letter T and hashtag New Way Of Life mentioned. What does T stand for? And what does the hashtag with ‘New Way Of Life’ mean? Let’s take a look at some possible rumours for this TVS launch event on 6th July.New Ntorq Variant or Ntorq Electric?If you ask us, we’d say that the T looks very close to the T-shaped design element found on the headlights of the company’s NTorq 125 XP and XT scooters. It is possible that it is yet another variant of NTorq 125 launching on the same date as its XP variant. But ‘New Way Of Life’, is it indicating an electric Ntorq?If TVS NTorq electric is the case, it could get the same electrical hardware from iQube, but this time on a sporty-looking scooter. But as seen with the surprise launch of Raider 125, TVS is very good at quietly developing two wheelers and bringing them to the launch stages without any leaks.TVS launch event on 6th July 2022TVS Creon Electric ScooterAlso showcased at 2018 Auto Expo, Creon was an electric scooter concept that had incredible wind blast protection with a sleek and futuristic tail section. It was a hybrid between a conventional scooter and a maxi-styled scooter. When launched, it could compete with electric scooters from Ola, Simple Energy, Chetak, Ather Energy and the rest. The T-shaped symbol TVS teased, can be the face of a scooter and maybe even an electric Creon.TVS Retron MotorcycleThis is another trademark that was registered by TVS Motors in India. Retron was supposed to be a retro styled motorcycle from TVS. There were test mules caught testing on the road too. But it never saw the light of day after that. Retron was likely to be based on Apache RTR’s platform.TVS Zepplin R CruiserWe have seen the name Zepplin R getting trademarked recently. The Zeppelin concept was first revealed back at the 2018 Auto Expo. It is a cruiser motorcycle with a sporty appeal with advanced and hi-tech features like a mild-hybrid powertrain. TVS might launch this based on the 312 cc platform found on Apache RR 310 or TVS might also give any other smaller capacity engine from its lineup too.New TVS Zepplin R Cruiser RenderStreet or Adventure-Tourer Version of Apache RR 310Apache RR 310 has one of the best single-cylinder sporty motorcycles on sale in India. It is co-developed with BMW and is shared by both companies. BMW has G 310 R street bike and G 310 GS adventure tourer based on that platform and is also launching G 310 RR fully faired sports version too. Whereas TVS only has one fully faired sports bike based on that platform. TVS is expected to launch a naked or an adventure-tourer bike version. An adventure-tourer is ‘New Way Of Life’, isn’t it? More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launch In Aug – Most Affordable RE Bike

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      With Hunter 350, Royal Enfield will be looking to provide a nimble-footed option in comparison to its heavier 350cc siblingsNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350 RenderAiming to strengthen its position in the middleweight motorcycle segment, Royal Enfield is proactively working to launch several new bikes. Some of the most awaited bikes include Himalayan 450, Shotgun 650 and a 650cc cruiser. In 350cc segment, upcoming bikes include the new Bullet and an entirely new bike, Hunter 350.Compared to the likes of Meteor 350 and Classic 350, upcoming Hunter 350 will be a lot more agile and manoeuvrable. It has a compact profile and is likely to be lighter than Meteor and Classic that weigh more than 190 kg. Enhanced agility will also be enabled with features such as flat handlebar, low seat height, rear-biased footpegs and short tail section.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – Most Affordable REWhile Hunter 350 has a distinctive profile, it retains the signature retro features such as round headlamp, tear-drop shaped fuel tank and round rear-view mirrors. While the bike is designed to dominate city streets, it can work for highways as well. Hunter 350 appears more apt for solo riders, as the pillion seat section appears proportionately smaller.Hunter 350 will be based on the new J-platform, currently in use with Meteor and new Classic 350. These bikes are powered by a new 349cc motor that generates 20.2 bhp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. With less weight, Hunter will have a higher power to weight ratio in comparison to other 350cc bikes.Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc RenderAs reported by users, the ride experience has witnessed major improvements with the new platform and engine. Vibrations are almost negligible even when cruising at high speeds of more than 100 kmph. Much of the hardware will be the same such as telescopic front forks and preload adjustable twin rear shock absorbers.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launch In AugIt is expected that Hunter 350 will have two variants, J1C1 and J1C2. The latter is expected to be the most affordable Royal Enfield bike. Differences between the two variants of Hunter 350 could cover features such as disc-drum brake combo vs. all-disc brakes, single-channel ABS vs. dual channel ABS and wire spoke wheels vs. alloy wheels. Colour options are also likely to be different for both Hunter variants.To be slotted below Bullet, upcoming Hunter 350 is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 1.30 lakh to Rs 1.40 lakh. It won’t have a direct rival at the time of launch. But in this price range, it can work as an alternative for bikes like Pulsar 250, Yamaha FZ25 and Suzuki Gixxer 250.With its affordable pricing, Hunter can be a good option for folks looking to upgrade from their 125-150cc commuter motorcycles. It can also work for first time users who may be looking for a powerful bike that can serve everyday needs. Hunter 350 could be launched sometime in 1st week of Aug. Deliveries can commence around mid August, which marks the beginning of the festive season. More

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      Ampere Electric Scooter Records 50k Production Milestone At TN Plant

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      Electric two wheeler manufacturers continue to join the marketplace as they target sales growth by the end of the decadeAmpere Magnus Electric ScooterElectric 2W manufacturers are quite literally functioning with all eyes on them. And though fairly new in the marketplace, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with updates. There’s simply too much happening. For starters, the marketplace is now interspersed with an increasing number of e2W manufacturers, way more than long known market stalwarts.And not all sales reports are easy to access. So, while sales continue to increase, it’s difficult to know the real size of the market given the many directions that are being followed simultaneously. The low speed e2W market requires no registration or driving license, and sales are difficult to track. The volume game is projected to continually see a larger share of e2Ws.Ampere 50k units productionThe Greaves Electric Mobility company achieved its 50k milestone at the Tamil Nadu plant assembly. This momentous achievement the company attributes to a ‘conscious shift of consumers towards sustainable and affordable electric mobility’. Positive sentiment is further boosted with increased product awareness. Alongside awareness, most have their eyes on increasing fuel prices on a regular basis.For Ampere, the Ranipet EV manufacturing plant plays an important role in redefining the Indian transportation landscape. With focus on an affordable and sustainable ecosystem in regard to last-mile mobility, electric scooters are now an important conversation and conversion starter.Ampere Electric Scooterse2W target of 30 percent by 2030A recent investment by Abdul Latif Jameel in Greaves Electric Mobility drives the company’s EV tech advancement. Short term focus for e2W manufacturers is to get a sizeable chunk of the country’s target set at 30 percent by 2030.  Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM) manufactures Ampere electric two-wheelers, and three-wheeler vehicles (E-Auto and E-Rickshaw). The latter under ELE and Teja mobility brands. Ampere has a growing presence in both the B2C and B2B segments.Green mobility incentivesSanjay Behl, CEO & Executive Director, Greaves Electric Mobility,  said, “Our EV megasite was developed with the intent of accelerating the ecologically-virtuous cycle that our planet deserves, and it is incredible that we have reached the 50,000 mark. Owing to the increased customer awareness, preference for green mobility and a host of incentives offered by different states, we have hit the inflection point for EVs to take off and are optimistic about mass EV adoption in the country.We are extremely proud of the workforce at our Ranipet facility – which consists of over 70% women – for their enormous contribution in achieving this great milestone through their hard work and dedication.”     More