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      Ola Beats Hero Electric Scooter Sales Apr 2022 – Becomes No 1

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      It has taken just 5 months for Ola to score over Hero Electric to become to new market leader in this segmentOla Electric ScooterHero Electric has been the No 1 electric scooter brand in India for quite some time now. Its position on sales charts was rarely threatened by the likes of Okinawa and Ampere. But since the arrival of Ola Electric on the sales chart, the No 1 position of Hero Electric was threatened.Many believed it was just a matter of time for Ola to become the No 1 electric scooter maker of India. The day has now come. In just 5 months since the Bangalore based company started selling electric scooters, they have overthrown traditional players to become the No 1 electric scooter brand of India.Ola Electric Scooter Sales April 2022Hero Electric on the other hand has stated that the dire shortage of semi-conductor chips has not allowed it to dispatch a single unit to its dealers in April while waiting period extends to over 60 days. This situation may hence spill over into May 2022 as well which would work to the advantage of Ola once again. Other two electric two wheeler brands Ampere and Ather were at No. 4 and 5 on this list.Electric Scooter Sales April 2022In overall sales for 2022, Hero Electric maintains the lead with 34,714 electric scooters sold. Ola Electric on the other hand, has sold 26,817 units by the end of April 2022. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric states that even as the company continues to face shortage of supplies, they have resorted to alternate sources that will not affect production. The company is using this time to ramp up plant capacities so as to increase production.Ola vs Hero Electric Scooter SalesSales of Ola Electric have been on an upward spiral since December 2021. In the past 5 months, this is the first time it has managed to surpass sales of Hero Electric. This feat has been achieved even when the company has been facing constraints from supply issues to parts shortage to customer complaints.Ola S1 ProCurrently the only scooter offered by Ola Electric is the S1 Pro. It is available in a total of 10 colour options that include black, white, grey, beige, dark blue, dark grey, red, blue, yellow and pink.S1 Pro gets an electric motor that delivers 8.5 kW peak power and 58 Nm torque. This allows for a top speed of 115 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in 3 seconds. It is offered with three riding modes of Hyper, Sport and Normal and gets an ARAI claimed range of 181 kms. Features on offer include – keyless operation, remote boot lock, call alert, infotainment system, built in speakers and anti theft alert along with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, on-board navigation, proximity lock, reverse mode, etc.Source More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales April 2022 – Splendor, Glamour, Pleasure, Maestro

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      Hero MotoCorp started off the new financial year 2022-23 on a positive note reporting a 12.4 percent increase in YoY salesImage – Vlogger Satyam GuptaHero MotoCorp has reported a 12.45 percent increase in sales in April 2022 starting off the new financial year FY 22-23 on a positive note. The company owes this increase to the opening up of the economy and increased government policy support, both of which have combined to relate to a more positive impact on consumer sentiments.Hero MotoCorp Sales April 2022Hero MotoCorp sales (domestic and exports) increased 12.45 percent to 4,18,622 units, up from 3,72,285 units sold in April 2021. This was a volume growth of 46,337 units. MoM sales dipped 7 percent from 4,50,154 units sold in March 2022, leading to a 31,532 unit volume de-growth. This growth was primarily seen due to increased demand for its motorcycle range while scooter sales dipped YoY.Motorcycle sales increased 15.71 percent to 3,92,627 units, up from 3,39,329 units sold in April 2021 leading to volume growth of 53,298 units and a 93.79 percent share. Motorcycle sales on a MoM basis saw a 7.77 percent de-growth over 4,25,721 units sold in March 2022.Scooter sales dipped on YoY basis while MoM sales increased. It was a 21.12 percent YoY de-growth to 25,995 units in April 2022, from 32,956 units sold in April 2021 with a 6,961 unit volume de-growth and 6.21 percent share. MoM sales increased 6.39 percent from 24,433 units sold in March 2022.Hero MotoCorp Sales April 2022Total domestic sales were up 16.31 percent YoY to 3,98,490 units from 3,42,614 units sold in April 2021 commanding a 95.19 percent share. MoM sales however, dipped 4.15 percent from 4,15,764 units sold in March 2022. Contributing domestic sales charts were Hero Splendor, HF Deluxe, Glamour, Pleasure, Maestro, Passion, Destini, Xpulse 200, Xtreme 160R, etc.Taking into account top 10 motorcycle sales in FY 2022, the Hero Splendor led the list with sales of 26,65,386 units. This was an increase of 8.30 percent over 24,61,172 units sold in the same period of the previous year leading to a 2,04,214 unit volume growth. Not only was Hero Splendor the best-selling motorcycle in FY 2022 but it was also the highest selling two wheeler, with sales surpassing that of Honda Activa by a substantial margin.Hero MotoCorp Exports April 2022Exports were in the red as sales dipped 32.15 percent to 20,132 units in April 2022 down 9,539 units over 29,671 units shipped in April 2021. Exports currently hold a 4.81 percent share down from 7.76 percent held in March 2022 when exports had stood at 34,930 units leading to a 42.36 percent MoM de-growth.In related news, Hero MotoCorp has revised prices of its scooter range effective from April 2022. The company currently offers four scooters – Pleasure Plus, Maestro Edge 110, Maestro Edge 125 and Destini 125. Prices have been increased by Rs 2,000 depending on variant.In April 2022, Hero MotoCorp strengthened their scooter portfolio and introduced the new Hero Destini 125 XTEC variant in India. It is priced at Rs 79,990 and gets powered via a 125cc BS-VI compliant engine producing 9 hp power at 7,000 rpm and torque of 10.4 Nm at 5,500rpm. More

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      Bajaj Auto Sales April 2022 – Pulsar, Avenger, Dominar, CT100, Platina

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      Bajaj states that the dire shortage in supplies of semiconductors has adversely affected production pace thus relating to low salesImage – MRD VlogsBajaj Auto Limited has posted a de-growth both across its two wheeler domestic sales and exports. Commercial vehicle sales increased in domestic markets while exports dipped YoY thus leading to an overall 20 percent de-growth for the company.Bajaj Auto motorcycle range includes the Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar, Avenger, etc., while the company also offers the Chetak electric scooter. Total two wheeler sales (domestic + exports) in the month of April 2022 stood at 2,81,711 units, down 19 percent from 3,48,173 units sold in April 2021.Bajaj Auto Sales April 2022In domestic markets, sales dipped to 93,233 units in the past month, a de-growth of 26 percent over 1,26,570 units sold in April 2021. Exports on the other hand fell 15 percent YoY to 1,88,478 units in April 2022, from 2,21,603 units sold in April 2021.Commercial vehicle sales saw better results in the domestic market with a 13 percent YoY growth to 8,944 units, up from 7,901 units sold in April 2021. Exports dipped 37 percent to 20,119 units, from 31,942 units shipped in the same month of the previous year. This took total sales in this segment to 29,063 units, down 27 percent over 39,843 units sold in April 2021.Bajaj Two Wheeler Sales April 2022Bajaj Auto Limited has seen its total sales (two wheeler and CV) dip 20 percent YoY. Domestic sales which had stood at 1,34,471 units in April 2021 dipped 24 percent to 1,02,177 units last month. Exports also fell 18 percent YoY to 2,08,597 units in April 2022 from 2,53,545 units shipped in April 2021. Thus total sales of Bajaj Auto stood at 3,10,774 units in April 2022, down 20 percent over 3,88,016 units sold in April 2021.Bajaj Auto Sales April 2022Upcoming LaunchesBajaj Auto is working on updating its Pulsar lineup. There are the next gen Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 200 that are set for launch while the 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 125 is doing the test rounds and is said to come in with styling updates.New Pulsar motorcycles are likely to be powered by the same engine as seen on the current model with similar power and torque figures. The engine could be tweaked for better response and increased fuel efficiency. In other news, Bajaj has registered patents two names of Pulsar Elan and Pulsar Eleganz.The company’s sole electric offering – the Chetak e-scooter has been seeing increased sales. Sales crossed the 5,000 unit mark and Bajaj Auto now plans to expand its electric scooter presence to newer cities. Bajaj Chetak, offered in Urbane and Premium variants draws its power from a 3.8 kW motor and a 3 kWh IP67 lithium ion battery.The Chakan based automaker has announced an expansion of its electric scooter range under the Chetak brand. Plans are afoot to introduce a new EV each year over the next 3-5 years while the company has also confirmed investment to the tune of Rs 300 crores for a roll out of 5 lakh electric vehicles per annum. More

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      TVS Ntorq 125 XT Launch Price Rs 1.03 L – New Neon Green Colour

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      TVS Ntorq 125 is the most powerful 125cc scooter in India and competed against Suzuki Avenis, Yamaha RayZR and Hero Maestro Edge 125New TVS Ntorq XTAfter sharing a teaser on online social media, TVS has launched the new Ntorq 125 XT variant at a price of Rs 1.03 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant sits on top of the Ntorq lineup and is Rs 13.6k pricier than the next best Race XP Edition. For the additional price premium, the scooter gets a bunch of additional features over other variants.TVS Ntorq 125 XT LaunchedWhile Ntorq is easily one of the sportiest scooters in the 125cc segment, in this new top-spec XT variant, it looks even sportier. This primarily has to do with an eye-catching paint scheme of Neon Green highlights. That said, the design of the scooter has been kept intact by TVS.TVS Ntorq Prices – May 2022Letters XT have been highlighted in a shade of blue- on the instrument console, as well as on the side. This distinguishes itself from the rest of the lineup. It also gets a new set of alloy wheels that lends it a distinct appeal. The funky-looking graphics amplifies its sporty character and should definitely attract a young section of buyers.The biggest addition to this new top-spec variant of Ntorq is a new digital instrument console with a twin-screen layout. This instrument cluster even benefits from a lap timer function and features bold graphics for speed, fuel bar graph, warning lights, lap timer, etc. Rest of the features are lifted from the previous top-spec Race XP Edition of Ntorq 125.New TVS Ntorq XTEnhanced SMARTXONNECTTVS Ntorq XT is powered by a much better version of the SMARTXONNECT app. It now includes SmartXtalk and SmartXtrack. TVS SMARTXONNECT SmartXtalk will allow the Ntorq XT owner to talk to the scooter. The improved voice assist feature on the new variant now accepts commands for changing modes, adjusting screen brightness, navigating to the preferred destination, toggling through songs, The scooter can now talk to the rider with new features.  The rider gets information on low fuel warnings, fuel wastage, rain warnings, low phone battery warnings, and more through audio feedback.New TVS Ntorq XTSpeaking about, TVS SMARTXONNECT SmartXtrack – it will help keeping track of notification on the weather, news, cricket, social and other updates.  Users can now also set up their profile image along with the image of the incoming caller, which will be visible on the scooter screen.Engine Specs & FeaturesPrior to the launch of XT variant, Ntorq 125 was available in four trims namely Standard, Race, Super Squad and Race XP variants. The XT variant of Ntorq is powered by the same 125cc, single-cylinder powering Ntorq Race XP variant that dishes out 10 bhp and 10.8 Nm of peak torque. This motor is mated to a CVT automatic gearbox.New TVS Ntorq XTNtorq 125 is the most powerful scooter in the 125cc segment. However, the regular range of Ntorq receives a slightly detuned version of the same engine that churns out 9.25 bhp at 7000rpm and 10.25 Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. Hardware configuration of the scooter has also remained unchanged for a large part.This includes conventional telescopic forks in front and a single spring at rear. Braking duties will be carried out by a disc brake in front and a drum brake at rear which are complemented by a Combi Braking System (CBS). With the launch of this variant, Ntorq 125  becomes one of the most expensive 125cc scooters in India barring 125cc cousins from Italian sibling brands Aprilia and Vespa. TVS Ntorq scooter price range starts from Rs 77k. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales April 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield sold 62,155 motorcycles through the month of April 2022, as against 53,298 units in April 2021, relating to a 16.62 percent growthRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorEicher Motors Ltd has released sales figures of Royal Enfield motorcycles for April 2022. While the company has done exceedingly well in terms of YoY sales, MoM sales dipped significantly.Royal Enfield has seen outstanding YoY sales both in terms of domestic and exports. Total sales (domestic + exports) which had stood at 53,298 units in April 2021, increased 16.62 percent to 62,155 units in April 2022. This related to an 8,857 unit volume growth. MoM sales however dipped 8.16 percent over 67,677 units sold in March 2022 with volume de-growth at 5,522 units.Royal Enfield Sales April 2022In domestic markets, sales stood at 53,852 units in the past month, up 10.38 percent over 48,789 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales dipped 7.91 percent as compared to 58,477 units sold in March 2022. Exports on the other hand increased 84.14 percent on a YoY basis to 8,303 units in April 2022, up from 4,509 units shipped in April 2021. MoM exports fell 9.75 percent over 9,200 units sold in March 2022.RE’s 350cc bikes that include the likes of Classic, Meteor, Electra and Bullet saw sales and exports at 51,564 units in April 2022. This was an increase of 10.75 percent from 46,561 units sold in April 2021 with volume growth at 5,003 units and an 82.86 percent share. This was a MoM decline of 7.35 percent from 55,653 units sold in March 2022 when share percentage stood at 82.23 percent. Royal Enfield’s 350cc range was also at the top of sales charts in March 2022 with 5 of the 350cc models in the top 5 positions.Royal Enfield Sales April 2022Sales of above 350cc bikes that include Himalayan and 650 Twins posted a 57.21 percent YoY growth from 6,737 units sold in April 2021 to 10,591 units in the past month. MoM sales dipped 11.92 percent over 12,024 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage also fell from 17.77 percent in March 2022 to 17.04 percent in April 2022.Upcoming Royal Enfield MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield is planning to launch multiple new motorcycles across the range. In the entry range, they plan to launch new-gen Bullet 350 and Hunter 350. Both bikes were recently spied on test in Chennai. These two bikes will share much in terms of engine and platform.The new gen Bullet 350 and Hunter 350 will get a new 350cc platform and J Series engine that also powers the Meteor and Classic 350. The engine will offer 20.2 hp power and 27 Nm torque mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Hunter 350 will be positioned below the Meteor and Classic 350 and will be one of the most affordable 350cc bikes in the market.On the premium side, Royal Enfield is working on at least 3 new 650cc motorcycles. One is a cruiser, other is Super Meteor 650 and 3rd is Shotgun 650. These bikes are likely to be launched sometime later this year. They will share their engine lineup with the Interceptor and 650 Twins. This will be a 648cc parallel twin engine offering 47 hp peak power and 52 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed transmission. More

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      2023 Bajaj Pulsar 125cc Spied For First Time – New Platform

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      With the new generation of Pulsar, Bajaj Auto has taken a top-down approach with the flagship Pulsar 250 launching first followed by other smaller Pulsars2023 Bajaj Pulsar 125ccBajaj Auto took its first steps towards bringing a new revolution in its lineup when it introduced the flagship models of the new generation Pulsar models. Launched in Oct last year, the new Pulsar 250 twins- N250 and F250, are the first of the many new-gen Pulsars expected to be seen in the market in the coming few months.During the launch of Pulsar 250 last year, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto, had confirmed that the company will be introducing smaller displacement models of Pulsar based on this new generation platform. Test mules of smaller displacement new-gen Pulsars have been reportedly caught in cameras for the first time.Clicked somewhere on the outskirts of Pune, the lone spy image reveals the interesting new details about the upcoming 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 125. The test mule flaunts a street naked design, just like Pulsar N250 and hence there are many styling resemblances with the latter.2023 Bajaj Pulsar 125cc – Styling DetailsIt gets a similar styled muscular fuel tank, but smaller in size. Headlamp design also matches that of its quarter-litre siblings. The headlamp cluster also features similar integrated Wolf-eyed LED position lamps. Other common design elements could include a sharp tail section and single-piece seating.Bajaj is also working on new gen Pulsar 150, Pulsar 200. Image – YoutubeSpeaking about specs, the current Pulsar 125, it is likely to get an air-cooled 4 strong single cylinder engine. Power and torque output could be in a similar range as the current Pulsar 125 – 11.8 PS and 10.8 Nm. The engine is likely to be updated, to deliver better response and higher fuel efficiency. Bajaj has also registered two new names – Pulsar Elan and Pulsar Eleganz.New Gen Pulsar 150, Pulsar 2002023 Pulsar 150 will be powered by an updated version of the same 149.5cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor powering the current model. In its current avatar, this motor pushes out 13.8 bhp and 13.4 Nm of peak torque and comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox.Specifications of Pulsar 200 are more ambiguous since the current Pulsar NS200 and RS200 are powered by a 199.5cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine derived from KTM. In its current form, this motor kicks out 24 bhp and a peak torque of 18.5 Nm and is linked with a 6-speed gearbox. Will Bajaj go with this powertrain or develop a simpler oil-cooled mill as it did with Pulsar 250 twins is a critical point of discussion.As far as hardware is concerned, Pulsar 200 appears to receive the same configuration as its quarter-litre sibling with 37mm front forks and a mono-shock at rear. Pulsar 150, on the other hand, gets slimmer 33mm forks at front and probably the same mono-shock at rear. More specifications are expected to come to light in the next few months.New-gen Pulsar 250Apart from the styling and riding ergonomics, Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250 are identical to each other in every manner. Both are powered by a brand new 249cc single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine which pumps out 24.1 bhp and a peak torque of 21.5 Nm. This motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch.Source More

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      New TVS Ntorq XT Arrives At Dealer Showroom – Launch Soon

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      TVS Motors’ performance range of scooters will soon get a new member to tackle increased competitionNew TVS Ntorq XTTVS has a new variant of the NTorq 125 scooter launching in the coming days. To be called NTorq XT, it has now arrived at the dealer showroom. It is likely to be based on the 125cc scooter’s Race Edition or Race XP variants and will come with a number of features and cosmetic upgrades.TVS keeps upgrading all its two-wheelers regularly to keep them up to date and ready to meet new challenges. NTorq Race XP is the most powerful 125cc scooter in India and other variants in the range are Standard, Super Squad Edition and Race Edition with XT joining them soon.New TVS Ntorq XT – PhotosNTorq range comes with an impressive list of equipment and on the top Race XP model these include LED headlight, LED DRLs, street and race riding modes, Bluetooth connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation, fully digital instrumentation and a lap timer. For convenience, there is under seat LED light, external fuel filler and a USB charging slot.On the Ntorq Race XP, after the rider starts the scooter and pairs a smartphone through Bluetooth, he or she can give voice commands to perform different tasks. This includes navigating to a place of your choice, changing riding modes and adjusting brightness of the instrument cluster’s display.  These features can be seen on the new TVS Ntorq XT.New TVS Ntorq XTLED DRLs will be standard as it is seen with some NTorq variants. Other features like front disc brake, engine kill switch and USB charger, which are common across the range, will be present on the new scooter too.Ntorq XT – New Colours, SpecsAs can be seen in the leaked images from TVS dealer showroom, the new NTorq XT comes in a new dual tone shade that looks like a combination of black and fluorescent yellow. Letters XT have been highlighted in a shade of blue – on the instrument console, as well as on the side.NTorq is powered by a 3-valve, 125cc single-cylinder engine which is good for 9.25 bhp @ 7000rpm and 10.25 Nm of torque @ 5,500rpm. Ntorq Race XP’s engine is in a different state of tune, delivering 10.2 hp. This makes it the most powerful 125cc scooter in the country. The new Ntorq XT is likely to get the same, more powerful motor from Ntorq XP.TVS NTorq XT is expected to be a premium offering and sit at the top of the range. At the moment, the NTorq range starts from just over Rs 77,106 ex-showroom for the drum brake version while the top Race XP retails for Rs 89,211, ex-Delhi. Slightly lower sits Race Edition which is priced Rs 85,161. Rivals will include Suzuki Avenis, Honda Grazia 125 and Aprilia SR 125.Source More

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      Top 10 150cc To 200cc Motorcycles Mar 2022 – Apache, Pulsar, FZ, R15

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      Motorcycle sales in the 150-200cc category suffered a YoY de-growth of 26.15 percent in March 2022 while MoM figures showed off a 23.21 percent growthNew Yamaha R15 V4150-200cc motorcycle segment had been seeing lower sales over the first two months of this calendar year. Sales which had stood at 89,509 units in January 2022, dipped to 85,470 units in February 2022.However, there was an increase in demand in March 2022. Even as YoY sales dipped 26.15 percent to 1,05,308 units in the past month from 1,42,605 units sold in March 2021, it was a MoM growth of 23.21 percent over 85,473 units sold in February 2022.150cc To 200cc Motorcycles Mar 2022Motorcycles in this segment saw every model in the top 10 list post a YoY de-growth except for the Yamaha FZ and Hero XPulse 200. TVS Apache was once again at the top of this list with 27,439 units sold, down 17.26 percent over 33,162 units sold in March 2021. This was a 5,723 unit volume de-growth with the Apache currently commanding a 26.06 percent share. MoM sales saw a 67.25 percent growth from 16,406 units sold in February 2022.At No. 2 was Bajaj Pulsar with a 35.37 percent YoY de-growth top 25,121 units, down from 38,871 units sold in March 2021. This was a 13,750 unit fall in volumes while the Pulsar commands a 23.85 percent share. MoM sales improved 11.80 percent from 22,470 units sold in February 2022.  Bajaj Auto is also keen to expand the Pulsar range in India and has recently filed two trademarks – Pulsar Elan and Pulsar Eleganz though no further details have been revealed.Motorcycle sales 150cc to 200cc segment – March 2022 vs March 2021 (YoY)Yamaha FZ saw a YoY growth of 38.96 percent to 23,121 units, up from 16,563 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales growth stood at 71.83 percent from 13,395 units sold in February 2022. This saw its share percent to increase from 15.67 percent in February 2022 to 21.86. Yamaha has increased prices from April 2022. The maximum price hike for FZ 25 and FZS 25 strands at Rs 4,500 and are now priced at Rs 1,43,300 and Rs 1,47,800 respectively.Honda Unicorn 160 and Yamaha R15 saw sales de-growth by 44.53 percent and 17.46 percent YoY to 12,889 units and 5,768 units respectively, even as R15 sales improved marginally on a MoM basis by 0.60 percent from 12,812 units sold in February 2022.Hero XPulse 200, KTM200 and Bajaj AvengerLower down the order were the Hero XPulse 200, KTM200 and Bajaj Avenger. Of these, the XPulse 200 has seen a YoY and MoM growth of 83.62 percent to 4,563 units in March 2022 while MoM sales improved 6.86 percent from 4,270 units sold in February 2022.Motorcycle sales 150cc to 200cc segment – March 2022 vs Feb 2022 (MoM)KTM 200 (Duke + RC) sales dipped YoY and MoM to 1,943 units while Bajaj Avenger 160 also posted de-growth of 48.54 percent YoY to 1,582 units while MoM sales improved 79.98 percent from 879 units sold in February 2022. Bajaj Avenger 160 price increased in April 2022 by Rs 2,560 to Rs 1,11,46.Thereafter, every bike in this list suffered a YoY de-growth. Hero Xtreme 160R sales stood at 1,321 units while Gixxer sales dipped to 663 units. Honda Hornet 2.0 and XBlade sales were at 368 and 224 units respectively. XBlade sales however, improved MoM by 49.33 percent from 150 units sold in February 2022. More