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    Ather 450, Rizta Electric Scooter Service Packs Launch Soon – Care, Plus, Max

    Ather Service Pack Details LeakedWith these soon-to-launch service packs, Ather Energy intends to solve some of the customer woes regarding high aftersales costs
    While electric scooter sales are only half of the job done, service becomes the other crucial part. Ather seems to be taking great strides in service department and is working on Service packs. Ahead of an official launch, details of these service packs from Ather have surfaced on the internet. Let’s take a look.
    Ather Service Pack Details Leaked
    Ever since their inception, Ather is not exactly known for offering VFM products, especially when compared to what rivals are doing. Service costs associated with Ather vehicles were not very well received by many owners too. In recent times, a few Ather owners have been quoted service costs similar to that of ICE cars and even imported premium EVs.
    Ather seems to be on damage control and is introducing what they call Ather Care. With Ather Care, the company seems to be re-introducing service packs that customers can buy for an additional cost. The company is offering two plans under Ather Care and will command different price points – Ather Care Plus and Ather Care Max.
    While prices are not yet revealed, the particulars of these service plans can be seen in the snippets posted by Twitter user AtherOwnersCBE. These are annual plans and have to be purchased every year, covering a distance of 10,000 km.
    Ather Service Pack Details Leaked
    Ather Care Plus offers 2 free periodic maintenance, 10% discount on wear and tear part replacements – twice a year, 15% discount on wear and tear labour – twice a year, 1 free polishing and 1 free wash. Ather Care Max adds 2 free brake pad replacements, free belt lubrication, 2 Free ExpressCare, 1 extra polishing and 1 extra wash.
    Will these solve customer woes?
    There are speculations in place suggesting a price tag of around Rs 2,500 and Rs 3,000 for Ather Care Plus and Ather Care Max, respectively. The company is yet to officially announce prices of these service packs. Customer reception towards these service packs is yet to be seen. These service packs will be offered with Rizta, 450S, 450X and 450 Apex.
    The electric scooter market has seen significant growth in the recent past. The market has been flooded with new brands and many mainstream 2W vehicle manufacturers have stepped into the ring as well. Currently, top 5 players in this segment (in order) are Ola Electric, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy and Hero MotoCorp.
    Ather has been pushing their boundaries to offer a holistic ownership experience to their customers. The company recently launched Ather Rizta family electric scooter and then there is the 450 range for young buyers and enthusiasts, starting from S and goes all the way till Apex model.
    Also read – Ather Rizta production starts
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    New TVS Jupiter Launch Price Rs 73.7k – More Features, Mileage, Performance

    New TVS JupiterWith crosshair locked on Honda Activa, 2024 TVS Jupiter comes with a host of new features along with a more sophisticated design
    Among the world’s leading scooter and motorcycle manufacturers, TVS Motor, just launched a new generation of their best-seller, Jupiter. With modern design and evolved ethos, 2024 TVS Jupiter now aims to create a greater impact on India’s scooter segment. The launch price of 2024 TVS Jupiter is Rs. 73,700 (Ex-sh) and there are multiple variants to choose from. Let’s take a look.
    2024 TVS Jupiter – What’s new?
    The competition in India’s scooter market just reached a new stage with TVS making a bolder move against the segment leader, Honda Activa. Currently at No 2 position, TVS Jupiter has been a stalwart in India’s scooter segment with a significant impact on many Indian households. Come August 2024, there is a new generation of TVS Jupiter with a significant step into modernity.
    New TVS Jupiter
    With the new 2024 TVS Jupiter, the company has sweetened the deal further, for Indian buyers. New generation model gets a new design, while still sticking to the classic family scooter silhouette. There is an air of modernity and sophistication with Jupiter, which was not seen with TVS family scooters.
    2024 TVS Jupiter Colours
    TVS is offering multiple variants with 2024 Jupiter. Depending on the variants, TVS is offering 6 attractive colours – Meteor Red Gloss, Titanium Grey Matte, Lunar White Gloss, Starlight Blue Gloss, Galactic Copper Matte and Dawn Blue Matte. Among these colours, Dawn Blue Matte is the launch colour and TVS is pushing it with the 2024 Jupiter.
    New TVS Jupiter
    The main attraction is the fascia where we can see sleeker headlights, this time around. There is a stylish, yet minimal front apron with a dash of gloss black plastics. TVS is offering sophisticated LED DRLs with seamless LED turn indicators. Even at the sides, there is a sense of modernity complemented by striking creases and definitions.
    New TVS Jupiter Variants
    Similar seamless LED setup can be seen with the tail lights too. TVS is offering a long seat and top variants of 2024 TVS Jupiter get dual-tone stitching too. Also specific to top variants are the LED DRLs and LED turn indicators along with alloy wheels, front disc brake setup and a fully digital instrument cluster.
    New TVS Jupiter
    Practicality and Performance
    TVS is promising a practical and versatile offering with 2024 Jupiter. In this regard, TVS is offering a decently large flat floorboard that houses the fuel tank, a forward-set fuel filler for convenience, a small pocket below a USB charger, a hook to hang stuff and other attributes. Because the fuel tank is positioned in the floorboard, there is massive under-seat storage with enough space for two half-face helmets.
    New TVS Jupiter
    The instrumentation is fully digital and even comes with Bluetooth connectivity along with turn-by-turn navigation. TVS has added a hazard light too and it also has an emergency braking alert where it flashes the blinkers on panic braking. Turn indicators are not exactly self-canceling in real-time, but they turn off after a certain period. This will be handy.
    New TVS Jupiter – Fuel tank lid
    2024 TVS Jupiter 110 is based on a new platform powered by a new Gen engine (New J110). It is a 113.3 cc unit when compared to preceding Jupiter 110’s 109.7cc unit. It is based on the same block as Jupiter 125, bored to displace 113.3 cc. TVS is offering micro-hybrid tech with this engine with electric assist. Peak power can be rounded off to 8 bhp and it has 9.2 Nm without assist and 9.8 Nm with assist.
    New TVS Jupiter
    iGO assist
    Peak power is now achieved at 6,500 RPM, 1,000 RPM lower than predecessor and peak torque is achieved at 5,000 RPM, 500 RPM lower than predecessor. iGO assist technology packs an intelligent start/stop technology and an integrated starter generator. TVS is claiming quicker stand-start acceleration and pass-by acceleration along with superior torque and best-in-class fuel efficiency.
    New TVS Jupiter
    This new Jupiter replaces the old version, which has now been discontinued. 2024 TVS Jupiter is a direct rival to Honda Activa and packs a lot of new equipment along with a new platform and a new engine. Will it help TVS get closer to Honda in terms of scooter sales? Only time will tell. More

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    Bajaj Freedom CNG Sales 1,933 Units In July 2024 – Available In 78 Towns

    Bajaj Freedom CNG Bike LaunchBajaj Freedom 125 has received over 60,000 enquiries, prompting the company to extend sales beyond initial states of Maharashtra and Gujarat
    Bajaj has accelerated the nationwide rollout of its groundbreaking Freedom 125 motorcycle, marking a significant milestone in the Indian automotive industry. Following its initial launch on 5th July 2024, the Freedom 125 received an overwhelming response, with over 60,000 inquiries in just a few weeks.
    Bajaj Freedom 125 Rolled Out to 78 Towns Across India
    In response to this demand, Bajaj Auto has expanded its distribution to 78 towns across India, including key regions in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Delhi NCR, and Karnataka. The first Freedom 125 was delivered in Pune on 16th July 2024, setting a new benchmark for swift market delivery. Bajaj Freedom CNG bike sales in July 2024 stands at 1,933 units. Sales are anticipated to rise in the coming months as Bajaj expands the availability of the CNG bike across a growing number of dealerships.
    Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG
    Bajaj Freedom is presented in three variants – NG04 Drum, NG04 Drum LED and NG04 Disc LED. While the base trim is priced from Rs 95,000 the mid spec variant is at Rs 1,05,000 and the top spec Bajaj Freedom 125 NG04 Disc LED carries a price tag of Rs 1,10,000 (ex-showroom). It is offered in striking colour options of Caribbean Blue, Pewter Grey-Black, Cyber White, Ebony Black-Grey, Racing Red, Pewter Grey-Yellow and Ebony Black-Red.
    Heralded as the first-ever mass-market motorcycle powered by compressed gas, the new Freedom 125 claims to deliver 100 km/kg of CNG and 65 km/l in petrol mode, thus relating to an overall claimed range of 330 kms. Bajaj Auto also asserts that this is half the running cost of a petrol powered motorcycle which will allow customers to save upto Rs 70,000 in a 5 year period. Besides this saving, the new Bajaj CNG bike also addresses environmental concerns as it emits 26.7% lower CO2.
    Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG
    In terms of its design, Bajaj Freedom is ergonomically designed for daily commute. It boasts of some first in segment features. For starters, besides being the world’s first CNG bike, it also receives both CNG and petrol tanks, along with the longest seat in its segment. The CNG tank has a capacity of 2 kgs while the petrol tank is of a 2 liter capacity.
    It sports a lightweight yet sturdy trellis frame and a sleek tail segment with integrated grab handles. Features also include negatively lit LCD instrument cluster, USB charging port and LED headlight in the top two variants. The higher trims also receive Bluetooth connectivity for call alerts, phone battery level, etc. The top 2 trims also sport LED headlamp while the base variant gets halogen lighting. Bajaj Freedom rides in 17 inch wheel in the front and 16 inch at the rear fitted with tubeless tyres.
    Bajaj Freedom – CNG + Petrol Bi-Fuel
    Bajaj Freedom is powered by a 125 cc, air cooled, single cylinder petrol engine offering 9.5 hp power at 8,000 rpm and 9.7 Nm torque at 5,000 rpm mated to a 5 speed gearbox. It gets disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear with combined braking system (CBS) on both wheels. Suspension is via telescopic fork with linked monoshock and it is the first bike in its segment to get linked type rear suspension.  
    While the petrol tank is in the front, the CNG tank is positioned in the central part of the bike. There is a common filler cap and the rider can toggle between the two fuels via a switch. Though Bajaj Freedom sees no direct competition in its segment, it will challenge the likes of TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R, Hero Glamour and Bajaj Pulsar 125. More

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    Harley-Davidson X440 Gets New Exciting Colours – No Price Hike

    Harley-Davidson X440 S Baja OrangeThe 440cc oil-cooled engine on Harley-Davidson X440 generates 27 bhp of peak power and 38 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearboxThe strategic partnership between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson has yielded a new 440 platform on which both companies have launched their vehicles. Harley-Davidson X440 has been positioned as the more premium offering. Ahead of the festive season, X440 gets new colours to introduce some excitement.Harley-Davidson X440 New ColoursBased on a new platform, Harley-Davidson X440 is a neo-retro adaptation of a classic Roadster. The bike gets an all-metal build. Something target demographic in this segment have come to appreciate. It is sold via Harley-Davidson dealerships, Premia dealerships and select Hero dealerships.Harley-Davidson X440 New ColoursT??here are three trims on offer with X440. Base Denim, mid-spec Vivid and top-end S trims. Hero-Harley is offering new colours with mid-spec Vivid and top-end S trims to bring new excitement and buzz around the motorcycle ahead of the all-important festive season.Mid-spec Vivid trim gets two new colours, Goldfish Silver and Mustard, priced at Rs 2,59,500 (Ex-sh). While Top-spec S trim gets one new colour, Baja Orange, priced at Rs 2,79,500 (Ex-sh). It has to be noted that the new Mustard colour offered with Vivid trim is slightly different than the Mustard colour on base Denim trim.Harley-Davidson X440 Vivid Goldfish SilverAs we can see, prices has been kept the same and Harley-Davidson is offering the existing colours with their respective trims too. With added colours, Vivid trim is offered in four shades and S trim in two shades. Along with the new colours, Harley-Davidson is also offering a new 3D badge, which should increase X440’s overall appeal.Other than these, there are no apparent changes done to the X440 and continues to offer the same ethos and characteristic as before. Albeit, in new attractive colourways. New colours are likely to attract more buyers around the upcoming festive season.Same mechanicals and componentryHarley-Davidson has carried forward the same componentry and mechanicals with X440. We still get the same 440cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine with a peak power of 27 bhp and a peak torque of 38 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. There is a slipper clutch on offer too, aiding rider in multiple situations.Harley-Davidson X440 Vivid MustardComponentry is similar too. The USD telescopic front forks, wire-spoke wheels and alloy wheels options, disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS, 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel size, LED headlights, fully digital instrument screen with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation support are all there. More

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    Bajaj Chetak To Get Range Boost – New Battery Pack

    Bajaj Chetak Spied TestingWith launch of affordable variants and availability across 400+ cities, Bajaj Chetak has been witnessing a strong surge in salesAs Chetak’s popularity soars, Bajaj is looking to introduce some new updates to its e-scooter range. It will help maintain the sales momentum and improve overall customer experience.Chetak scooters to get a range boostBajaj had recently launched a new Chetak 3201 Special Edition scooter. It is being sold exclusively on Amazon. It was offered at an introductory price of Rs 1.29 lakh. Although the Chetak 3201 Special Edition scooter has the same 3.2 kWh battery as the Chetak Premium variant, it has a higher range of 136 km. In comparison, the Premium variant offers a range of 126 km.Bajaj Chetak Spied TestingA higher range for Chetak 3201 Special Edition is because the scooter is using new battery cells. These are more energy-dense and offer higher overall efficiency. The new battery cells are being procured from a new supplier. With the improved battery cells, Chetak 3201 Special Edition has a higher range. Even though the battery capacity remains the same as the Premium variant. The new battery cells will eventually be introduced for all Chetak variants.New variant names likelyWith the entire Chetak range expected to get the improved battery cells, Bajaj can also introduce changes to the existing nomenclature. For example, the base variant, Chetak 2901, gets the 2901 suffix from its 2.9 kWh battery pack. The ‘29’ denotes the first two digits of the battery capacity. And the ‘01’ indicates the first variant to use this new naming convention. If the same nomenclature is followed for other variants, Premium and Urbane could get the 3201 and 3202 suffix, respectively.Bajaj Chetak Spied TestingIt remains to be seen if switching to the new battery cells will bring down the prices of Chetak electric scooters. Globally, the EV battery prices have been falling consistently with production reaching economies of scale. If new Chetak variants can have a higher range, all while offering reduced pricing, it can have a significant impact on sales.As of now, the most affordable variant is the Chetak 2901, priced at Rs 95,998 (ex.sh Bengaluru). Next is Chetak Urbane, priced at Rs 1,23,319. Chetak Premium variant is available at Rs 1,47,243. The 3201 Special Edition is being offered at Rs 1.40 lakh.Strong salesChetak has made rapid gains over the last 12 months and is currently ranked as the 3rd best selling electric scooter in the country. It is ahead of rivals such as Ather Energy, Hero MotoCorp, Greaves Electric Mobility and BGAUSS Auto. With more range to offer, Chetak can deliver even better results in the future. While Ola Electric leads by a significant margin, Chetak has potential to catch up with TVS iQube that currently stands at second position in the electric 2-wheeler segment.As of now, there are more than 200,000 Chetak electric scooters on the roads. Till date, the Chetak fleet has covered a total of 2.28 billion kms. Reduction in CO2 emissions has been a whopping 17.29Mn kgs.Source More

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    Yamaha Sales July 2024 – RayZR, FZ, Fascino, MT15, R15, Aerox, R3, MT03

    Yamaha YZF-R15Yamaha India has registered a decline in domestic sales for July 2024 – Their top selling 2W is RayZR with over 14k unitsIn July 2024, Yamaha India’s domestic sales of scooters and motorcycles saw a decline, registering a total of 55,838 units compared to 61,884 units sold in July 2023. This represents a drop of 6,046 units, marking a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 9.77%.Yamaha Sales Breakup July 2024 – RayZR Takes the LeadYamaha RayZR emerged as the top-selling model in the domestic market for July 2024, with 14,690 units sold. However, this still marked a decrease of 1,138 units compared to July 2023, a 7.19% decline in YoY growth. Despite the drop, RayZR managed to capture 26.31% of the total share.Yamaha India Sales July 2024Yamaha FZ series faced a significant decline in sales, with 10,964 units sold in July 2024, compared to 16,651 units in July 2023. This translates to a decrease of 5,687 units, leading to a YoY decline of 34.15%. FZ held a 19.64% share of Yamaha Sales in July 2024. Fascino also experienced a decline, with 10,052 units sold in July 2024, a decrease of 1,658 units from July 2023. This represents a 14.16% YoY decline, bringing its share to 18.00%.On a positive note, Yamaha MT15 showed remarkable growth, with sales increasing by 4,061 units YoY. In July 2024, 9,866 units of MT15 were sold, compared to 5,805 units in the same month last year, reflecting a 69.96% growth. MT15 captured 17.67% of the total share. Yamaha R15 saw a decline in sales, with 8,712 units sold in July 2024, down by 1,993 units from the previous year. This resulted in an 18.62% decrease in YoY growth, contributing 15.60% to the total share.Yamaha Sales July 2024Yamaha Aerox recorded a positive growth trend, with 1,548 units sold in July 2024, up by 363 units from July 2023. This marks a 30.63% increase in YoY sales, although it held a smaller share of 2.77%. Recently launched Yamaha R3/MT03 registered sales of 6 units in July 2024.Yamaha Sales Breakup July 2024 – MoM PerformanceYamaha India registered a month-on-month (MoM) decline of 4.50% compared to June 2024, where the company sold 58,471 units. RayZR, Yamaha’s top seller, saw a slight drop in sales with 14,690 units sold in July 2024, compared to 15,184 units in June 2024. FZ series experienced a more significant decline, with July 2024 sales standing at 10,964 units, down by 1,077 units from June 2024.On a positive note, Yamaha Fascino registered an increase in sales, with 10,052 units sold in July 2024, up by 798 units from the 9,254 units sold in June 2024. This translates to an 8.62% growth in MoM sales, bucking the overall downward trend. MT15, which showed strong YoY growth, faced a significant MoM decline in July 2024. Sales dropped to 9,866 units, a decrease of 1,751 units from June 2024, representing a 15.07% decline.R15 saw a minimal decrease in MoM sales, with 8,712 units sold in July 2024, just 64 units less than the 8,776 units sold in June 2024, resulting in a slight 0.73% decline. Yamaha Aerox recorded 1,548 units sold in July 2024, a slight drop of 45 units from the previous month’s 1,593 units. This equates to a 2.82% decrease in MoM sales. R3/MT03 maintained steady sales with 6 units sold in both June and July 2024, reflecting no change in MoM performance. More

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    Brazil-Made Bajaj Dominar 250 Launch Price R$22,500 (INR 3.50 Lakh)

    Brazil-Made Bajaj Dominar 250For the Brazilian market, Bajaj is offering the Dominar 250 in Racing Red and Sparkling Black colour optionsAiming to strengthen its presence in Brazil, Bajaj has launched the Dominar 250. This is the company’s fourth product to be launched in the land of the carnival. Just like the other products, Dominar 250 will be locally assembled at the company’s facility in Manaus (AM).Dominar 250 launched in BrazilBajaj already offers the Dominar 400 in Brazil. With the smaller 250cc sibling now available, Bajaj can aim to increase its sales volumes. Interestingly, Bajaj also sells the Dominar 200 and Dominar 160 in Brazil. But these are essentially the rebadged versions of the respective Pulsar motorcycles sold in India. In Brazil, only the Dominar 400 and Dominar 250 truly belong to the Dominar family.Brazil-Made Bajaj Dominar 250It appears that the Dominar brand name has caught the attention of bikers in Brazil. In comparison, the Pulsar range is the highest selling Bajaj motorcycle in India. Both the Pulsar 250 and Pulsar 400 have been registering strong sales in India. They are ahead of the Dominar 250 and Dominar 400 by a significant margin. But for the Brazilian market, the opposite seems to be true.Dominar 250 is being offered at a starting price of R$22,500 in Brazil. This pricing is applicable for both the Racing Red and Sparkling Black variants. In India, Bajaj offers an additional Citrus Rush colour option for Dominar 250. With local manufacturing in Brazil, Bajaj has been able to achieve a competitive price point for Dominar 250. The overall package, in terms of styling, equipment and quality, seems better than competitors in the quarter-litre segment. Bajaj is also focusing on expanding its dealer network, something that will further help boost sales.Brazil-Made Bajaj Dominar 250Bajaj Dominar 250 (Brazil) – Performance, specsAs compared to the Dominar 250 sold in India, there aren’t any major differences with the Brazil-spec model. Powering the bike is a 248.77 cc engine that generates 27 hp and 23.5 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and comes with an assist and slipper clutch. Other key highlights of the engine include liquid cooling, dual overhead camshafts and electronic fuel injection.Suspension setup comprises 37 mm USD forks at front with 135 mm of travel. At the rear, the bike has a multi-step adjustable monoshock Nitrox suspension with 110 mm of travel. Braking duties are performed by 300 mm and 230 mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Both ends have 17-inch alloy wheels, shod with 100/80-17 front and 130/70 – R17 rear tubeless tyres.Bajaj Dominar 250 weighs 180 kg and has a ground clearance of 157 mm. Fuel tank capacity is 13 litres. With a saddle height of 800 mm, Dominar 250 suits the needs of riders of diverse statures. The bike has a split reverse LCD display that shows a range of information including gear position indicator. Safety is enhanced with full LED headlight with auto headlamp on function. These specs are the same as the Dominar 250 sold in India. More

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    Royal Enfield 450cc Scrambler Planned – Based On Himalayan, Guerrilla Platform

    File photo.In addition to the Scrambler, Royal Enfield could also introduce a 450cc sports bike and a rally-spec ADVAfter launching the new Himalayan and Guerrilla, Royal Enfield is looking to further strengthen its 450cc portfolio. One of the new bikes under development is a scrambler, as revealed via leaked document. Upon launch, Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 will take on rivals such as Triumph Scrambler 400X and upcoming Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler.Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 – Key featuresRetro bits are evident with the circular headlamp and rear-view mirrors. Leaked sketch gives the impression that the bike is designed for agile performance across both city streets and off-road tracks. There is minimal body panelling, something that reduces overall weight and improves power to weight ratio. Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 is expected to get all-LED lighting. Sleek turn signals appear to be the same as the Himalayan.Royal Enfield 450cc Platform Launch Plans – Himalayan / Guerrilla (Roadster) already launchedFuel tank seems small, even smaller than Guerrilla’s. It is relatively smaller and has slender proportions that complement sporty profile. The exhaust setup is new, next to the pillion seat. Tech kit includes the circular TFT display, as currently in use with Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450. With Bluetooth and Royal Enfield app, users can access various connected features including turn-by-turn navigation.Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 likely to get alloy wheels, shod with dual-purpose knobby tyres. Braking setup is expected to have 310 mm and 270 mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS may be offered as standard. RE Scrambler 450 could also be equipped with switchable rear ABS. This will ensure better overall performance and handling across off-road tracks.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 – PerformancePowering Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 will be the 452cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder engine that also does duty on Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450. It generates 40.02 PS and 40 Nm, and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Slip and assist clutch is offered as standard. The advanced engine benefits from features such as 42 mm throttle body, electronic fuel injection and ride by wire system.With its lightweight profile, Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 can ensure better overall performance. The bike could feature a higher seat height, in comparison to Himalayan / Guerrilla.Royal Enfield Scrambler 450 could be launched later this year or in 2025. It remains to be seen what name is chosen for the bike. It could be called Scram 450 and work as a replacement for the Scram 411. An entirely new name could also be selected. Royal Enfield is also working on a 650cc scrambler that will go on sale as the Interceptor Bear 650. More