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Being the most affordable in this segment, Royal Enfield 650 Twins hold the highest market share in the 500cc+ motorcycle spaceModified RE 650cc. Image – Rebellious GarageIn recent years, premium motorcycles with engine displacements greater than 500cc have found a niche segment of buyers in India. While this space isn’t nearly as big as small and mid-capacity models, popularity in this segment has witnessed a gradual rise.As many as 2,745 motorcycles with engine displacements more than 500cc were dispatched across the country in February this year. This resulted in an impressive 370 percent YoY growth since only 573 motorcycles from this space were sold during February last year.Top 10 500cc+ Motorcycles Feb 2022 – RE 650 Twins DominateOut of these, the maximum volume was accounted for by Royal Enfield Interceptor and Continental GT 650. RE was able to dispatch 2,469 units of both 650 Twins last month as compared to 284 units during the same February last year. This led to a massive YoY growth of 769.37 percent. Both bikes cumulatively acquired a market share of almost 90 percent in this segment. Royal Enfield has plans to launch multiple new 650cc motorcycles in the coming months.Second spot was taken by Triumph Tiger 900 with 30 units sold in the country last month as compared to 39 units during the same period last year. This translated to a YoY decline of 23 percent. Kawasaki Z900 registered a monthly volume of 28 units this February which is 33 units fewer than February last year. This led to a YoY decline of 54 percent.Motorcycle sales 500cc+ Feb 2022Kawasaki, Triumph, Suzuki Record Decent VolumesThe Japanese superbike brand sold 24 units of Ninja 1000 last month instead of 32 units dispatched in February last year which resulted in a YoY decline of 25 percent. Triumph was able to sell 21 units of Street Triple which translated into a YoY jump of 600 percent.Kawasaki Ninja 650 witnessed a YoY fall of 58.33 percent with only 20 units of the fully faired sports bike sold last month. This figure stood at 48 units in February 2021. Ninja 650 was immediately followed by its closest nemesis- Honda CBR 650, which recorded a sales volume of 19 units last month.Triumph managed to sell only 17 units of Trident in India. With the launch of Trident based Tiger 660 later this month, Triumph India would be hoping for higher sales in coming months. Suzuki sold 12 units of its premium adventure tourer V-Strom last month and led to YoY growth of 1,100 units. An exact same volume was recorded by the brand’s flagship motorcycle offering in the form of Hayabusa.Models occupying the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth spots were Kawasaki Versys 650, Triumph Street Twin, Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 and Fat Bob respectively. All these models accumulated a monthly sales volume of 10 units each. Most of the models in this list registered a single-digit sales volume each for February this year. More

Crayon Motors Envy is a low speed premium electric scooter – It has now been updated with new features2022 Crayon Envy Electric ScooterPreviously, Crayon Motors launched its Snow+ electric scooter in India. With focus on e-mobility solutions, Envy EV bolsters its product line-up. This is the manufacturer’s second low-speed, premium e-scooter. And is designed to meet current premium budget needs of the market.An updated Crayon Motors Envy low-speed premium electric scooter has been launched at a starting price of Rs 64,000. Product utility is enhanced with a large boot space, keyless start, and reverse assist. The latter aids with moving the scooter forward and backward, and proves to be an helpful aid for the rider when manoeuvring tight parking spots.2022 Crayon Envy Electric ScooterCrayon Motors Envy is available in four colours: white, black, blue, and silver. Warranty stands for 24-months on its motor and controller. Product warranty is as per company policy.To ensure wide-scale availability, Envy will be available at over a 100 retail locations at. Crayon Motors designs and manufactures its scooters at the company’s Ghaziabad manufacturing unit.2022 Crayon Envy Electric ScooterEnvy e-scooter running cost is stated to be 14 paise per km. Tech features include Geo Tagging and central locking. The scooter also features a digital speedometer, and mobile charging. Design inspiration from nature is transformed into dual headlights, and in the company’s words, ‘lion-like built’.Built for light mobility needs, comfy seating with support ensures riding for extended periods of time is without bother. Crayon Envy top speed is pegged at 25 kmph. This puts it in a segment that doesn’t require a rider to have a driver’s licence, or even the need to register the vehicle.250-Watt BLDC motorCrayon Envy runs on a 250-Watt BLDC motor with max power output for cruising at top speed. It sports tubeless tyres, disc brake and 150 mm ground clearance. Envy is available in variants with an offering that offers mileage of up to 160 km per charge.2022 Crayon Envy Electric ScooterPrice of the electric scooter may vary in different regions. Having collaborated with various financing companies, including Bajaj Finserv, Manappuram Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Zest Money, ShopSe, and Paytail, potential customers benefit from a comprehensive range of financing options.Mayank Jain – Cofounder & Director said “These eco-friendly bikes are designed and developed by our in-house research and development team. The product quality and the functionality are a testament to our brand’s goal of offering best-in-class EV mobility solutions and support. It is a futuristic, progressive, and stylish scooter to make our short distance runs pollution-free.” More

350cc motorcycle segment YoY domestic sales decline reported in February 2022; Exports improveRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorThe 350cc motorcycle segment sees domestic sales decline in February 2022. With Royal Enfield ruling the segment, most of the volume reduction is attributed to it. The segment sees Royal Enfield account for almost all sales, and Honda contributing to 5.17 percent of total domestic sales in February 2022. Sales of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles are not available. Together, Jawa Yezdi sales are in the 3,000 range.Cumulative 350cc domestic sales and exports for the month of February 2022 remained in the red. Classic 350 sales fell to 30,082 units, down from 36,025 units. Volume loss is pegged at just under 6k units at 16.50 percent decline. MoM sales is up from 26,775 units. Volume gain stood at 3,307 units at 12.35 percent growth.350cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022 – Royal Enfield DominatesMeteor 350 sales fell to 6,749 units from 8,624 units. Volume loss stood at 1,875 units at 21.74 percent decline. MoM sales are down from 8,460 units. Volume loss is reported at 1,711 units at 20.22 percent decline.Bullet 350 sales fell by about 42 percent. Sales are down to 6,432 units from 11,044 units. Volume loss stood at 4,612 units. MoM decline stood at 12.54 percent, down from 7,354 units. Volume loss stands at 922 units.350cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2022Electra 350 sales are down to 3,426 units from 6,477 units. Volume fell to 3,051 units at a 47.11 percent decline. Electra decline is the steepest for the month. MoM sales growth stood at 29.23 units, up from 2,651 units. Volume gain stood at 775 units. Honda CB 350 fell to 3,099 units from 3,268 units. Volume loss stood at 169 units at 5.17 percent decline. MoM sales fell from 3,212 units. Volume loss stood at 113 units at 3.52 percent decline.Total sales fell to 49,788 units, down from 65,438 units. Volume loss stood at a noticeable 15,650 units at 23.92 percent decline. MoM sales received some reprieve and rose from 48,452 units. Volume gain stood at 1,336 units at 2.76 percent growth.350cc segment exports in February 2022YoY 350cc segment exports gained 60.31 percent. Traction came from Meteor 350cc and CB 350cc exports. Total exports are reported at just under 4k units, up from 2,492 units. Volume gain stood at 1,503 units. MoM exports fell by 30.95 percent, down from 5,786 units. Volume loss stood at 1,791 units.350cc Motorcycle Exports Feb 2022Classic 350 exports fell to 1,456 units, down from 1,563 units. Volume loss stood at 107 units at 6.85 percent decline. MoM exports fell from 2,042 units to a 28.7 percent decline. Volume loss stood at 586 units.Meteor 350 exports are up at 1,339 units from 620 units. Volume gain stands at 719 units at 115.97 percent growth. MoM exports fell from 2,304 units. Volume loss is reported at 965 units at 41.88 percent decline. Honda CB 350 exports are up at 1,200 units from 300 units. Volume gain stood at 900 at 3 times growth. MoM export is down from 1,440 units. At 16.67 percent decline, volume loss is reported at 240 units. More

There are currently four electric scooters on offer from NIJ Automotive – QV60, Flion, Accelero and recently launched Accelero+NIJ Electric Scooter Accelero+Over the past few years, the electric two-wheeler segment has attracted a number of startups and tech companies. While competition has intensified, it has benefited end users in terms of available options and affordable pricing.NIJ Automotive Accelero+NIJ Automotive has launched its Accelero+ electric scooter. It looks distinctive with its dual LED headlamp, prominent LED DRLs and boomerang-styled LED indicators. Colour options include Imperial Red, Black Beauty, Pearl White and Grey Touch.Accelero+ is functionally superior as well with features such as cruise control. This will come handy during long distance rides. The scooter is available in four battery configurations, which includes a lead-acid battery and 3 LFP battery packs. LFP battery options are 1.5 Kw (48V), 1.5 Kw (60V) and 3 Kw with 48V dual battery setup.Accelero+ has three ride modes, with a max range of 190 km in Eco mode. This is available with the dual LFP battery pack. In City mode, range is 140 km. Based on the battery packs, Accelero and Accelero+ electric scooters are priced in the range of Rs 53,000 to Rs 98,000. Rs 53k for lead acid battery variant, Rs 69k for 1.5 kW variant and Rs 98k for 3 kW variant.NIJ Electric Scooter Accelero+NIJ Automotive R14 electric scooterOne of the emerging players in this space is NIJ Automotive, which will be launching its fifth electric scooter later this year. To be named R14, the scooter is likely to be better in comparison to other EVs from NIJ Automotive. While exact details are not available at this point of time, R14 can be expected to be equipped with a high torque BLDC permanent magnet motor.Other key features include LFP (Lithium Ferrous Phosphate) battery pack. Current range of NIJ EVs are already equipped with the LFP battery pack. LFP is a type of lithium-ion battery technology, which offers a range of advantages in comparison to other lithium-ion battery systems.Some of the key benefits of LFP include lower pricing, longer cycle life, higher range and improved safety. Tesla also uses LFP batteries in some of its cars. With its new scooters, NIJ Automotive expects a boost in sales in coming months. In February, the company had sold a total of 430 electric scooters. In CY2021, sales were at 2,800 units.NIJ Electric Scooter R14 Coming Soon TeaserR14 is expected to be better looking, as compared to other NIJ EVs. Some key features include a sporty front fascia with large headlamp and sharp turn signals. The scooter has a flat seat design, which should offer optimal comfort for both rider and pillion. The floorboard area seems large enough for carrying stuff such as groceries, luggage, etc.Features that could be borrowed from existing NIJ scooters include anti-theft alarm system, IOT, reverse assist, digital speedometer and USB charging port. R14 is expected to have an affordable running cost, which is 15 paisa per kilometre for existing NIJ electric scooters. More