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      Top 10 Scooters FY 2022 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, NTORQ, Dio

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      Scooter sales dipped 10.47 percent in FY 2022 with all except for the Access and Burgman posting YoY de-growthImage – Bike Point By Mintu&RahulThere has been an unhealthy decline in scooter sales in FY 2022 with the ongoing pandemic, closure of academic institutions, a work from home culture, rising fuel prices, etc, all taking its toll on sales in this segment. The scooter segment is also showing a clear migration to electric scooters and that segment has seen tremendous growth over the past several months.Total scooter sales in FY 2022 stood at 36,95,292 units, down 10.47 percent over 41,27,241 units sold in FY 2021. Every model on the top 10 scooter list posted de-growth except for the Suzuki Access and Burgman.Top 10 Scooters FY 2022 – Honda Activa at No. 1Honda Activa remained the best-selling scooter in FY 2022, and dominated the sales list by a huge margin. Sales of the Activa scooter stood at 17,08,305 units in FY 2022, down 11.93 percent over 19,39,640 units sold in FY 2021 relating to a 2,31,335 unit volume de-growth. Honda Activa commands a 46.23 percent share and no other scooter managed sales above the 10 lakh unit mark.At No. 2 was TVS Jupiter with sales of 5,04,567 units in FY 2021. This was a dip of 6.64 percent over 5,40,466 units sold in FY 2021 relating to a 35,899 unit volume de-growth. The TVS Jupiter commands a 13.65 percent market share. More recently, TVS Motor Company has expanded the Jupiter range to include a new top of the range ZX variant that comes in with new features and colour options. TVS Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect is available at Rs 80,973 (ex-showroom, Delhi).Top 10 Scooters FY 2022Suzuki Access scooter saw increased demand to the extent of 10.30 percent in FY 2022 to 4,60,596 units, up from 4,17,601 units sold in FY 2021. Suzuki Access 125 with a market share of 12.46 percent, is noted for its outstanding performance with good power to weight ratio and fuel efficiency at around 48 km/l. Ntorq scooter from TVS saw its YoY sales dip 0.88 percent in FY 2022. Sales which had stood at 2,51,491 units in FY 2021 dipped to 2,49,277 units in FY 2022.Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure, Yamaha RayZRHonda Dio at No. 5 posted a YoY de-growth of 29.19 percent to 2,22,632 units in FY 2022, down from 3,14,417 units sold in FY 2021. This was a volume dip of 91,785 units with share percentage at 6.02. Even as the Dio scooter is not doing too well in domestic markets, it was the most exported scooter of Honda India.Sales of Hero Pleasure scooter fell 11.61 percent in FY 2022 to 1,79,961 units from 2,03,594 units sold in FY 2021. Hero MotoCorp has recently hiked prices of its scooter lineup by Rs 2,000 depending on variant. The company currently offers four scooters among which are the Pleasure Plus, Maestro Edge 110, Maestro Edge 125 and Destini 125.Top 10 ScootersFY 2022FY 2021Growth % YoY1. Honda Activa17,08,30519,39,640-11.932. TVS Jupiter5,04,5675,40,466-6.643. Suzuki Access4,60,5964,17,60110.304. TVS Ntorq2,49,2772,51,491-0.885. Honda Dio2,22,6323,14,417-29.196. Hero Pleasure1,79,9612,03,594-11.617. Yamaha RayZR1,03,4911,30,648-20.798. Suzuki Burgman99,94676,55630.559. Yamaha Fascino97,1661,08,496-10.4410. Hero Destini 12569,3511,44,332-51.95Total36,95,29241,27,241-10.47Yamaha Ray ZR also saw sales dip in FY 2022 to 1,03,491 units from 1,30,648 units sold in FY 2021 resulting in a 20.79 percent de-growth. Sales of Suzuki Burgman increased 30.55 percent to 99,946 units, up from 76,556 units sold in FY 2021. Fascino (97,166 units) and Destini 125 (69,351 units) scooters however, noted YoY de-growth in FY 2022 sales by 10.44 percent and 51.95 percent respectively. More

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      LML Electric Scooter, Motorcycle India Debut This Year

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      LML Electric has joined hands with German EV brand eROCKIT in order to manufacture an E-hyperbike in IndiaImage for referenceLML announced its re-entry into the market as an electric vehicle manufacturer in September last year. The yesteryear maker of Vespa scooters in India is set to make a comeback in a reincarnated “all-electric” avatar by unveiling as many as three new electric two-wheelers later this year.These three models will include an electric hyperbike, electric scooter and an e-bike which will be revealed on 29 September 2022. The company will also unveil its new brand logo on the same day. Launches and deliveries of these products will take place from next year onwards.LML Electric electric two-wheelersLaunch of the electric Hyperbike and e-bike are set to take place in January next year whereas series production of both models is also expected to commence around the same time. Deliveries of Hyperbike and e-bike are expected to begin around February or March 2023. On the other hand, the electric scooter will start rolling out from the production line around August or September next year.All three models will cater to the premium and high-performance end of the spectrum. Apart from these upcoming electric two-wheelers, LML is also working on developing another high-performance electric motorcycle that is scheduled to make its debut in 2024. LML claims that it will be offering some class-leading features in all its products and the company has already applied for patents on some of these unique features.LML Electric trademark objectedPartnership with eROCKITIn an interaction with a newspaper, Yogesh Bhatia, CEO of LML Electric, revealed that the company has entered into a collaboration with German EV brand eROCKIT for adoption of technology. Design aspects of these upcoming battery-powered models will be taken care of by its Italian partner SPM Engineering.The joint venture between LML and eROCKIT will focus on manufacturing the electric Hyperbike which is expected to have different specifications in comparison to its German counterpart. The German-spec E-Hyperbike comes with pedal assist that can reach a top speed of up to 90kmph and can return a maximum range of 20 km on a single charge.Manufacturing detailsLML has assured that the upcoming two-wheelers will be heavily localised to suit Indian conditions. In fact, LML Electric also plans to export its vehicles and will also manufacture products for eROCKIT in India and ship them to overseas markets. While Bhatia didn’t disclose any specifics about the upcoming models, he revealed that the company will address the range anxiety issue of prospective consumers.There is a good chance that LML will adopt battery swapping technology for its products to start with. Earlier in January this year, LML Electric had announced another partnership with Saera Electric Auto where the latter’s state-of-art manufacturing facility located in Bawal, Haryana will be used for production of the brand’s upcoming electric two-wheelers.Source More

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      Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Mar 2022 – 650 Twins, Ninja, CBR, Tiger

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      Unassuming, old-school, practical Royal Enfield 650 twins continue to dominate 500cc+ motorcycle segmentModified RE 650 by Neev MotorcyclesBig bike sales stayed buoyant in March 2022, registering YoY growth of 164.54%. A total of 1,619 units were sold in the month, as compared to 612 units in the corresponding period last year. Most bikes in the top ten list have registered positive YoY growth. Royal Enfield, Kawasaki, Honda, and Triumph are among the primary volume generators in this segment.Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Mar 2022With their affordable pricing and powerful performance, 650 twins continue to be bestsellers in this space. Sales in March 2022 was at 1,226 units. YoY growth is 224.34%, as compared to 378 units sold in March last year. 650 twins commanded more than 3/4th market share in March. Encouraged by their success, Royal Enfield will soon launch multiple new bikes based on the 650cc platform. It includes a cruiser bike, Super Meteor and a 650cc bobber.At number two in the list is Kawasaki Ninja 1000 with sales of 57 units in March. YoY growth is 280.00%, as compared to 15 units sold in March last year. This is the highest YoY growth in the top ten in percentage terms. Ninja 1000 market share is 3.52%.Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is third with sales of 47 units in March. Market share is at 2.90%. 2022 model of the supersport bike was launched last year in December at a starting price of Rs 15.14 lakh (ex-showroom). It came with updates to the LED headlamps, winglet and other design enhancements. With advanced ride-by-wire technology and powerful 998cc motor, Ninja ZX-10R has emerged as one of the most popular premium supersport bikes in the country.500cc+ Motorcycle sales March 2022At number four in the list is Ninja 650 with sales of 33 units in March. YoY growth is down by -10.81%, as compared to 37 units sold in March last year. Market share is at 2.04%. 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 was launched last year in August at a starting price of Rs 6.61 lakh. Some of the key updates for the bike included sharper design, new colour options and improved mechanicals.Honda CBR 650R is fifth with sales of 27 units in March. YoY growth is 170%, as compared to 10 units sold in March last year. Market share is at 1.67%. 2022 Honda CBR 650R was launched earlier this year in January at Rs 9.25 lakh. Updates to the bike were focused primarily on visual enhancements.Africa Twin registers strong growthPlaced at number seventh in the list, Honda Africa Twin has registered YoY growth of 88.89%. A total of 17 units were sold in March 2022, as compared to 9 units in March last year. Market share is at 1.05%. Boost in sales could be attributed to the 2022 model launched in March. Some of the key updates included a refreshed LCD instrument console and support for Android Auto.Tiger 660 is placed at sixth spot with sales of 23 units in March. Market share is at 1.42%. At eighth position is Trident with sales of 16 units in March. YoY growth is 60%, as compared to 10 units sold in March last year. Market share is at 0.99%. Next is Tiger 900 with sales of 16 units. YoY growth has turned negative at -40.74%, as compared to 27 units sold in March last year. Market share is 0.99%. Tenth bestselling big bike is Fat Bob with sales of 15 units. Market share is 0.93%. More

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      2023 Yamaha Crosser 150cc Adventure Motorcycle Debuts

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      Prices for the updated Yamaha Crosser 150 start at R$ 16,590 (approx. INR 2,69,477)2023 Yamaha Crosser 150cc ADVYamaha has updated Crosser 150 for the year 2023 within months of its international debut. The entry-level adventure bike made its debut in late 2021 and went on sale in Brazil soon after. The Japanese brand has introduced an updated iteration of the Crosser 150 in the Brazilian market with some new features onboard.While design of the bike remains very much unaltered, Yamaha has offered some new colour schemes with new body graphics on the 2023 Crosser 150. Internationally, Crosser 150 locks its horns with Honda CB150X in the entry-level ADV space.2023 Yamaha Crosser 150cc – StylingAs far as styling goes, Crosser 150 features signature ADV highlights such as a tall stance, a beak-like structure upfront and a rugged appearance with minimalistic body panels. It also flaunts a tiny flyscreen upfront which is a slight departure from contemporary ADVs.Other visual highlights include a side-mounted high-slung exhaust, fuel tank extensions with air scoops and arrowhead-shaped rear view mirrors. Like the previous version, the updated 2023 Crosser 150 is available in two variants- S and Z.[embedded content][embedded content]The former caters to an urban style with a low front fender, close to the tyre and the engine with a matte black finish. The Z variant is more oriented towards off-road adventures with higher fender and fork gaiters. 2023 Crosser 150 is available in four colour options including red, blue, black and cream.Updated FeaturesYamaha has added a few crucial features to Crosser in order to make it a more practical offering. It gets a new single-pod LED headlamp cluster and does away with a halogen unit offered previously. The semi-digital instrument console has been replaced by a fully digital unit with a blue background, making it easy to read both during daytime and nighttime riding.Moreover, this console is now enabled with Bluetooth connectivity. The instrument panel also comes with a new Eco function indicating the moment of riding when consumption is lower, helping to drive more economically. Another prominent addition is a 12V power socket which can be used to charge phones and other devices.2023 Yamaha Crosser 150cc ADVPowertrain, Hardware SpecsCrosser 150 is based on the same platform as FZ Fi and hence gets the same 149cc air-cooled, single-cylinder SOHC engine. This unit kicks out 12.2 bhp at 7500rpm and a peak torque of 12.74 Nm at 6000rpm while being paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The most intriguing thing to know about this engine is that it could run on petrol, ethanol or both thus, boosting fuel efficiency numbers.Coming to its hardware configurations, suspension setup in 2023 Yamaha Crosser 150cc Adventure features simple telescopic forks (180mm travel) up front and a mono-shock (160mm travel) at rear. At a kerb weight of 137 kilos, it is fairly nimble, however, its 845mm seat height could be inaccessible for many short riders. Braking is carried out by a single disc brake at each wheel aided by a single-channel ABS. More

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      Electric Scooter Sales March 2022 – Ola, Ather, iQube, Chetak

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      In a relatively short period of time, Ola electric scooter has raced to second spot; next only to Hero ElectricOla Electric ScooterEven though electric two-wheeler segment is facing challenges on various fronts, an encouraging thing is that sales are on the rise. In the month of March, total sales of popular scooters like Ola, Ather, iQube and Chetak were at 14,523 units. YoY growth is a whopping 795.38%, as compared to 1,622 units sold in the corresponding period last year. Even MoM growth stays strong at 56.25%, as compared to 9,295 units sold in February 2022.Ola, Ather sales – March 2022Ever since Ola Electric commenced deliveries in December last year, it has registered consistent gains in retail sales. In March, Ola sales were at 9,127 units. Market share in the group is 62.85%. MoM growth is 133.73%, as compared to 3,905 units sold in February 2022.Based on recent statements, it appears that Ola Electric is confident of emerging as the top selling electric two-wheeler brand in the country. It has consistently reduced the sales gap with Hero Electric. In March, Ola was 3,896 units short. Ola has said that it does a lot of temp registrations, which could increase actual sales numbers in coming months when Vahan portal is updated.Ather sales in March are at 2,591 units. YoY growth is 120.14%, as compared to 1,177 units sold in March last year. Market share in the group is at 17.84%. Ather MoM growth is 26.89%, as compared to 2,042 units sold in February 2022.Ola vs Ather vs Chetak vs iQube – Electric Scooter Sales March 2022Chetak Vs. iQube sales – Last 12 MonthsAmong electric two-wheelers, Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube have emerged as close rivals. This comes from similarities in their battery capacity, range, top speed, etc. In terms of pricing, iQube emerges as the affordable option.In the last 12 months, iQube is ahead with cumulative sales of 10,773 units. In comparison, Chetak sales are at 8,185 units. Average works out at 898 units per month for iQube and 682 units for Chetak. In the last five months, iQube has been consistently ahead of Chetak. Its highest sales this year was in February, when 2,238 units were sold. Chetak’s best was in January when 1,268 units were sold.Things were different in 2021, as Chetak was ahead sometimes whereas iQube took the lead in other months. But this year, iQube has been comfortably ahead. One of the factors that could be working against Chetak is its relatively high pricing. Global shortage of auto components such as semiconductor chips may also be impacting Chetak production.Chetak vs iQube – Bajaj vs TVS electric scooter salesIn terms of YoY growth, Chetak has made gains of 1,017.78% in March 2022. A total of 1,006 units were sold, as compared to 90 units in March last year. Market share in the group is at 6.93%. Chetak MoM growth is negative at -9.37%, as compared to 1,110 units sold in February 2022.TVS iQube YoY growth in March is at 406.76%. Sales are at 1,799 units, as compared to 355 units in March last year. Percentage share in the group is 12.39%. iQube MoM growth is negative at -19.62%, as compared to 2,238 units sold in February 2022. More

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      2022 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Teased Ahead Of Launch

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      Kawasaki Ninja 300 will be receiving its annual update shortly in the next few daysExisting Ninja 300. Image – Shahrukh AkhtarKawasaki India has teased an update for Ninja 300 on its social media handles. The entry-level supersport bike is due for its yearly update soon which should be launched in the coming few days.2022 Kawasaki Ninja 300 UpdatesThe motorcycle last received an update in March last year when it got upgraded from BS4 to BS6 emission norms. Although the nature of updates isn’t confirmed yet, it is expected to feature only cosmetic changes.The Japanese superbike brand is known for continuously updating its lineup even though the order and extent of updates might be subtle and minute. In this case, too, Ninja 300 is expected to feature cosmetic updates in the form of new colour options, most probably.Kawasaki might also throw in a few additional features to its kit but no major changes are expected. It is currently priced at Rs 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom). The entry-level faired motorcycle is available in a single trim with three colour options namely Lime Green, Candy Lime Green and Ebony.2022 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Facelift TeaserNo changes to its mechanical specs or design are expected in the upcoming iteration of Ninja 300. It is powered by a 296cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that dishes out 39 PS of power at 11,000rpm and 26.1 Nm of peak torque at 10,000rpm. This motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch.Features on offerNinja 300 is underpinned by a steel tube diamond frame that sits on 37 mm telescopic forks at front and a gas-charged mono-shock at rear with a 5-way adjustable preload. Braking duties are handled by single petal-shaped discs at both ends chewed down by dual-piston callipers. The motorcycle rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped around by slicks.As far as features go, the current iteration of Ninja 300 gets a basic semi-digital instrument console, LED lighting and dual-channel ABS. Ninja 300 is the entry point to Kawasaki’s lineup and is exclusively built in India. It competes against other entry-level supersport bikes like TVS Apache RR 310 and KTM RC 390. The upcoming Ninja 300 could also witness a minute bump in its prices.Earlier in January this year, Kawasaki also unveiled its new entry-level product in the form of Versys-X 250 is offered in select countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Given the demand for entry-level adventure bikes in India, Kawasaki might think of launching the quarter-litre ADV in the country. If launched, this bike will compete against KTM 250 Adventure, Benelli TRK 251 and the recently launched Suzuki V-Strom SX. More

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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Mar 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Electra, CB350

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      All except Royal Enfield Classic 350 have negative YoY growth in March 2022; MoM numbers stay buoyantNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350 GreenIn March 2022, the 350cc motorcycle segment registered sales of 55,432 units. YoY growth is negative at -9.42%, as compared to 61,199 units sold in the corresponding period last year. MoM numbers are positive at 11.34%, as compared to 49,788 units sold in February 2022. Only Meteor 350 has negative MoM growth.350cc Motorcycle Sales Mar 2022 – Classic 350 leadsClassic 350 continues to be the bestselling 350cc motorcycle in the country. New-gen version of the bike was launched last year in September at a starting price of Rs 1.84 lakh (ex-showroom). Sales are 32,694 units in March 2022. YoY growth is 3.16%, as compared to 31,694 units sold in the corresponding period last year. Classic 350 market share is at 58.98% in March. MoM growth is positive at 8.68%, as compared to 30,082 units sold in February 2022.At number two in the list is Bullet 350 with sales of 8,283 units in March. YoY growth is negative at -14.55%, as compared to 9,693 units in March last year. Market share is at 14.94%. Bullet MoM growth is positive at 28.78%, as compared to 6,432 units sold in February 2022. Royal Enfield is currently testing next-gen Bullet that will have the new J platform and new 350cc engine. It is expected to be launched later this year or early 2023.Meteor 350 has dropped to third spot, registering the biggest percentage reduction in sales. A total of 6,589 units were sold in the month of March. YoY growth is down by -37.82%, as compared to 10,596 units sold in March last year. Market share is at 11.89%. Meteor MoM growth is also negative at -2.37%, as compared to 6,749 units sold in February.350cc Motorcycle Sales March 2022At number four is Electra 350 with sales of 4,460 units in March. YoY growth is negative at -9.24%, as compared to 4,914 units sold in March last year. Market share is at 8.05%. Electra MoM growth is 30.18%, as compared to 3,426 units sold in February. Percentage-wise, this is the highest MoM growth in the group.Honda H’ness CB350 is fifth with sales dropping by -20.83%. A total of 3,406 units were sold in March, as compared to 4,302 units in March last year. Market share is at 6.14%. CB350 MoM growth is 9.91%, as compared to 3,099 units sold in February.350cc motorcycle exports March 2022In exports, 350cc motorcycles have registered positive gains in both YoY and MoM terms. A total of 4,077 units were exported in March 2022. YoY growth is 136.76%, as compared to 1,722 units exported in March last year. MoM growth is 2.05%, as compared to 3,995 units exported in February.350cc Motorcycle Exports March 2022Here too, Classic 350 leads the pack with exports of 2,581 units in March. YoY growth is 280.12%, as compared to 679 units exported in March last year. Share in exports is at 63.31%. MoM growth is at 77.27%, as compared to 1,456 units exported in February.Next is Meteor 350 with exports of 1,046 units. YoY growth is 17.53%, as compared to 890 units exported in March last year. Share in exports is at 25.66%. MoM growth is negative at -21.88%, as compared to 1,339 units exported in February.At number three is CB350 with exports of 450 units in March. Exports have tripled as compared to 150 units exported in March last year. Contribution to exports is at 11.04%. CB350 MoM growth is negative at -62.50%, as compared to 1,200 units exported in February. Motorcycles with zero exports in March 2022 are Electra and Bullet 350. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Spied Again – New Details Revealed

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      Ever since the Royal Enfield Himalayan was launched back in 2016, it has become the de facto adventure bike for touring aficionadosNew Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Though the initial lot of the motorcycles was beset with myriad of issues, which have been resolved over the years. It even got a minor update last year, and now the bike is almost sorted. What it still lacks is top-end grunt needed to make brisk progress on highways. To address this shortcoming, a new Himalayan with a more potent engine is in the works.The new bike, rumoured to be called Himalayan 450 , will have a 450 cc liquid-cooled engine compared to the present one’s 411 cc air and oil-cooled. This new motor is expected to churn out more power and torque, around 40 bhp and 45 Nm, compared to the present Himalayan’s 24 bhp and 32 Nm.Not only will these figures endow the Himalayan 450, with higher highway speeds thanks also to a new 6-speed transmission. The enhanced torque will help the bike tackle tough mountain passes high up in the Himalayas more easily.New Himalayan 450 to be feature-richUpcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has now been spied again. Latest spy shots are credit to Akshai (the_nakedwolf). Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Bhart Vyas for sharing the update. Apart from a more powerful engine, the Himalayan 450 will also get the latest features sported by other bikes in this segment like ride-by-wire throttle and riding modes like road, off-road and rain.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450There will be no need to manually switch off ABS at the rear like it is on the Himalayan 411 while going off road. Select the off-road mode and the rear ABS switches off automatically. Another touring-friendly feature on the Himalayan 450 will be the large 20 litre fuel tank, which is 5 litres more than that on the existing Himalayan.The instrument cluster will be vertical, similar to the one seen on the Yezdi Adventure and it would be modern with a full digital TFT cluster displaying comprehensive information though it is yet not clear whether it will be a colour display. On the looks front, the Himalayan 450 will be bigger than the present in every aspect one and come fitted with bigger upside-down forks at the front, which would make for better handling characteristics.The bike is expected to have a 21-inch wheel at the front and a 17 incher at the back but the tyres will be designed to perform equally well on tarmac as well as the rough unlike the Himalayan 411 on which the tyres are more road biased. The Himalayan 450 will have a strengthened frame which would enhance its load carrying capacity and this will allow carriage of more luggage and other stuff like fuel packs etc.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450For increasing comfort while riding in cold, the bike will come with heated grips as an option along with variety of handguards, handlebars etc which are part of a pretty long list of options to be made available by Royal Enfield.Himalayan 450 RaidRoyal Enfield is also simultaneously working on a more potent version of the Himalayan 450 called the Himalayan 450 Raid. This bike as the name suggests will be earmarked for serious off-road events like the Dakar Rally. Himalayan 450 Raid will have enhanced power output, ruggedized suspension, tubed spoke wheels among other features which would it at home in the gruelling Dakar Rally. However, the launch of this version is some time away, expected in 2025-26.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450The present Himalayan 411 could have reached the end of its evolution cycle and may be retired when the Himalayan 450 is launched. Though price of the Himalayan 450 will be known near its launch, it can be expected to be priced about Rs 30-50k more than Himalayan 411. In this range, it will be a serious contender for the likes of KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS. More