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      Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Image – Auto Moto ShowRoyal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycles continue to be primary volume generators in domestic marketA total of 52,135 units were sold in domestic market in February 2022. YoY growth is down by -19.93%, as compared to 65,114 units sold in the corresponding period last year. In exports, a total of 7,025 units were sent overseas. This is more than fifty percent growth in YoY terms. Ratio of domestic sales to exports in February was close to 88% – 12%. Taken together (domestic + exports), overall growth is negative at -15.07%.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022 – 350cc MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield 350cc portfolio currently has popular bikes like Classic, Meteor, Electra and Bullet. Total sales + exports were at 49,484 units in February. This is a decline of -23.12% YoY, as compared to 64,362 units in February last year.Above 350cc bikes that include Himalayan and 650 Twins contributed 9,676 units in February. This is impressive YoY growth of 82.67%, as compared to 5,297 units in February last year. Percentage contribution is 83.64% for 350cc motorcycles and 16.36% for above 350cc bikes in February.In terms of MoM growth, domestic sales have improved by 4.84%. A total of 49,726 units were sold in January this year. MoM exports are down by -22.90%, as compared to 9,112 units exported in January. Overall MoM growth (domestic + exports) is largely flat at 0.55%.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022Share of Royal Enfield 350cc bikes declined -0.21% MoM, as compared to 49,586 units in January 2022. 350cc+ bikes registered MoM growth of 4.58%, as compared to 9,252 units in January 2022.Year to Date (YTD) sales FY22During the period from April-2021 to February-2022, Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycles total volumes (sales + exports) were at 4,50,569 units. This is de-growth of -10%, as compared to 4,99,683 units in the corresponding period in FY21. Average monthly sales work out at approximately 40,960 units per month.In above 350cc category, YTD numbers are at 84,022 units. This is significant growth of 80%, as compared to 46,609 units in the corresponding period in FY21. Average works out at around 7,638 units per month.Royal Enfield Sales Feb 2022Upcoming Royal Enfield bikesRoyal Enfield currently dominates the middleweight segment with market share of more than 75%. To ensure it remains that way, the company has planned several new products this year and beyond. These new bikes will also help tackle competition from the likes of Jawa, Yezdi and Honda. Royal Enfield may also have to face competition from new bikes spawning from the partnership between Bajaj and Triumph.Royal Enfield’s next launch is new Scram 411 motorcycle that is scheduled to debut next week. It is primarily a road-biased derivative of Royal Enfield Himalayan ADV. The bike has been designed for highway cruising and can also take on some mild off-roading. It gets a smaller 19-inch front wheel, as compared to 21-inch unit used with Himalayan. Most of the key hardware including engine will be same as Himalayan.In 350cc segment, Royal Enfield is working on a scrambler bike, likely to be called Hunter 350. In 650cc segment, upcoming Royal Enfield bikes include Classic 650, a cruiser and a 650cc bobber. More

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      TVS Sales Feb 2022 Decline – Apache, Jupiter, Raider, Ntorq, XL100

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      Image – Auto EraTVS reports decline in domestic 2W sales and growth in 2W exports for February 2022TVS Motor total two-wheeler sales is reported at 2,67,625 units in February 2022, down from 2,84,581 units in February 2021. Volume loss stood at 17k units at about 6 percent decline. Mom sales growth is reported at 5.31 percent, up from 2,54,139 units at volume gain of 13,486 units.Of this, domestic two-wheeler sales is down at 1,73,198 units, down from 1,95,145 units in February 2021. Volume loss is pegged at just below 22k units at 11.25 percent decline. MoM growth stands at 3.22 percent, up from 1,67,795 units.TVS Sales Feb 2022 DeclineMotorcycle sales growth is reported at 4.56 percent, up at 1,43,523 units from 1,37,259 units a year earlier. Volume gain stood at 6,264 units. While motorcycle sales improved, it wasn’t enough to negate total 2W sales decline on account of a sharp fall in moped sales, and moderate decline in scooter sales. MoM growth is pegged at 4.49 percent, up from 1,37,360 units. Motorcycles on offer from TVS include the Apache range, Raider 125cc, Sport, Radeon, Star City.Semiconductors supply shortage has had an impact on production, and thereby sales. TVS is cautiously optimistic that semiconductors supply will improve in the coming months. The situation is one that manufacturers are navigating continually in order to keep delivery times in check.TVS Motor Sales Feb 2022 vs Feb 2021 (YoY)While motorcycle sales continue to lead the sales chart for TVS, moped sales have taken a beating in recent times. TVS XL100 Moped sales fell to 37,486 units, down from 51,797 units. Volume loss surpassed the 14k units mark at decline of over a quarter. MoM moped sales growth is reported at 3.56 percent, up from 36,199 units.TVS scooter sales fell to 86,616 units, down from 95,525 units in February 2021. Volume loss stood at 8,909 units at a 9.33 percent decline. MoM scooter sales growth stood at 7.49 percent, up from 80,580 units. Scooters on offer from TVS include Jupiter, Ntorq, Pep+, Zest and iQube electric. Total 2W domestic sales is reported at 1,73,198 units, down from 1,95,145 units. Volume loss stood at 21,947 units at 11.25 percent decline.TVS Exports, 3 Wheelers Feb 2022Total exports are up at 1,07,574 units from 1,01,789 units at 6 percent growth. Two-wheeler exports are up at 94,427 units, up from 89,436 units at 5.58 percent growth. Three-Wheeler sales were up at 14,089 units, up from 13,166 units at 7 percent growth. 3W domestic sales are reported at 942 units, up from 813 units at 15.87 percent growth. 3W exports are up at 13,147 units, up from 12,353 units at volume gain of 794 units. Growth is reported at 6.43 percent.TVS Motor Sales Feb 2022 vs Jan 2022 (MoM)TVS Motor Company reports total sales of 2,81,714 units in February 2022. YoY sales fell from 2,97,747 units. Volume loss stood at 16k units at 5.38 percent decline. MoM total growth stood at 5.59 percent, up from 2,66,788 units. Total domestic sales decline is reported at 11.13 percent, down from 1,95,858 units at 1,74,140 units. Volume loss stood at 21,818 units. More

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      New Hero Electric Scooter Eddy Launch Price Rs 72k

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      Hero Electric Scooter EddyHero Eddy e-scooter is ideally suited for short distance commutes to coffee shops, gymnasiums and across golf coursesHero Electric, a leading electric two wheeler maker in India, followed by Okinawa Autotech, Ather Energy, Ampere Vehicles, and Pure EV is aware of the shift in customer’s preferences toward electric two wheelers. The continuous rise in fuel prices has added further momentum to this segment and sales charts each month show off the increased demand for electric two wheelers while petrol powered bikes continue to face lower sales.In view of this increased demand, Hero Electric has introduced the new electric scooter called EDDY. It is presented in two colours of Yellow and Light Blue and is a stylish two wheeler best suited for short distance commutes. It comes in with an array of features, technology and conveniences and does not need any license of registration.New Hero Electric Scooter EddyThe new Hero Electric Eddy e-scooter comes in with a host of features. These include Find-my-Bike, e-lock and reverse mode along with follow me headlamps, reverse mode and a larger boot. Hero Eddy offers a pollution free ride. It comes at a time when the general public are showing more impetus to conserving energy and preserving the environment especially where commuting over shorter distances is concerned.Eddy e-scooter is best suited for such commutes to coffee shops, gymnasiums and across golf courses. It offers a hassle free riding experience while it also ensures rider’s comfort and safety. Price starts from Rs 72,000, ex-sh.Hero Electric Scooter EddyMr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric, said, “We at Hero are thrilled to announce our upcoming product Hero Eddy that will have an overwhelming on-road presence combining smart features and stylish looks. The scooter is designed keeping in mind an individual’s conscious efforts to contribute towards a carbon-free future combined with a hassle-free ride experience. We are confident that Hero Eddy will make for a perfect alternate mobility choice offering comfort and necessity.”Hero Electric Partners with Mahindra GroupHero Electric recently ramped up its production facilities in Ludhiana to meet increased demand. The company commands a 35 percent market share and presently has a 600+ dealership network across 325 cities.Sales through 2021 stood at 46,260 units while the company has entered into an alliance with BattWheelz Mobility, a Gurugram-based start-up with plans to deliver 4,000 electric two-wheelers by FY 2022-23. Hero Electric also recently joined hands with ReadyAssist to train and skill 20,000 mechanics to service and repair electric vehicles in the country.Hero Electric Scooter EddyHero Electric also entered into an association with State Bank of India to offer instalment facilities to its buyers of electric scooters. The EMI options start off from Rs 251 per Rs 10,000 for 4 years and are offered under SBI Easy Ride Loan. A joint partnership with Mahindra Group and their first joint electric two wheeler was the Optima scooter. The 5 year partnership worth around Rs 150 crores aims to produce 1 million electric vehicles per annum by the end of this year.The two companies will also jointly develop the supply chain and shared platform and Mahindra Group will manufacture the Optima and NYX e-scooters at its Pithampura plant. Both companies will also work towards electrification of Mahindra’s Peugeot Motorcycle Portfolio. More

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      Simple One Electric Scooter 300 Kms Range Option Launch Price Rs 1.45 L

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      Simple One Electric Scooter – New Option LaunchedSimple Energy states that the upgraded motor with a 6.4 kWh battery (2) pack can offer a range of 300+ kmsBengaluru based Simple Energy, the makers of the Simple One have upgraded the e-scooter with a more powerful motor. This upgrade will see the Simple One offer better performance, thermal management and efficiency and will make the e-scooter offer 72 Nm torque, the highest in its segment.Simple One Electric Scooter 300 Kms RangeThe Simple One motor will offer 96 percent efficiency even as the motor continues to make 8.5 kW and 72 Nm torque. The e-scooter range with one battery pack is rated at 236 km per charge (real world 203 km) while in Eco Mode. Price is Rs 1.09 lakh ex-sh.The larger 2 battery pack option which was announced today, delivers a claimed range of 300+ kms on single charge. Just like the single battery option, in the two battery option as well, both batteries are removable. Price of the 2 batteries (total capacity 6.4 kWh) Simple One electric scooter is set at 1.45 lakh, ex-sh.This new option makes the Simple One electric scooter the leader in range offered for a full charge. The company however, claims that acceleration from 0-40 km/h is achieved in 2.85 seconds as against an earlier time frame of 2.95 seconds. Top speed at 105 km/h.Simple One Electric Scooter – New Option LaunchedSuhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO, Simple Energy, said, “When we conceived the Simple One, we had the aim of offering an electric scooter that could offer enough range for users to not have to worry about range or charging. Offering an extra battery will allow power users to reach destinations that no other electric two-wheeler in India can. This additional battery can easily fit in the boot of the scooter offering a range of over 300 km. This is a big milestone – not just for Simple Energy, but for the EV industry. This move will also go a long way in bolstering the perception of electric scooters.”Deliveries to Commence from June 2022Simple Energy has announced that deliveries of the Simple One e-scooter will commence from June 2022. This is 9 months after official launch in the country on August 15, 2021. The company also confirms that it has received bookings to the tune of 30,000 units till date.Simple One is based on the Mark2 prototype and boasts of a futuristic design language. Its features include a touchscreen instrument cluster with onboard navigation and Bluetooth and 4G connectivity. Access to music and calls are via the user’s smartphone. It gets LED lighting at the front and rear and 30 liter under seat storage along with a tyre pressure monitoring system. It is presented in 4 colour options of Brazen Black, Namma Red, Grace White and Azure Blue. Simple One rides on 12 inch wheels and weighs a total of 110 kgs.Suhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO, Simple Energy with Simple One Electric ScooterSuspension and braking are via telescopic fork in the front and monoshock at the rear along with 200mm disc and 180mm disc at the front and rear respectively. Simple One gets a combi-brake system and Simple Energy states that both its braking system and powertrain have been designed and developed in-house and patented. Simple One rivals the Ola S1 Pro, Chetak, TVS iQube and Ather 450X.Simple Loop Charging FacilitiesSimple Energy has introduced Simple Look charging facilities both for home charging and charging at public locations. These claim capacity to charge upto 2.5 km in 60 seconds and will be spread across 300+ charging stations over the next couple of months for which the company has tied up with shopping complexes, malls and restaurants.Simple One will be produced at the company facility in Shoolagiri (Hosur), which has capacity to produce 1 million vehicles per annum. The company also announced the setting up of a second production unit in Tamil Nadu spread over an area of 600 acres with an investment of Rs 1,000 cores. This facility will be complete by 2023. More

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      Honda Hawk 11 Neo Cafe Racer Teased Ahead Of Global Debut

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      2023 Honda Hawk 11 Cafe Racer TeasedHonda will be introducing a new motorcycle named Hawk 11 which will sit on top of the brand’s global lineup along with Africa Twin, Rebel 1100 and NT1100Honda has confirmed the development of a new motorcycle by teasing it on the brand’s various social media handles. Called Hawk 11, this bike is a neo-retro cafe racer and is most likely to replace CB1100 which was recently discontinued from Honda’s lineup a few weeks ago.The motorcycle will be making its maiden appearance at the 2022 Osaka Motorcycle Show scheduled to be held from 19 to 21 March 2022. The brief teaser released by Honda gives glimpses of the bike’s design from its front end which gives a very distinctive first impression.Honda Hawk 11 – Styling highlightsUpfront, Hawk 11 gets a round LED headlight with a circular LED DRL encased within a fighter jet-inspired front fairing. The fairing comes integrated with a small visor and with the overall curvaceous shape of the faring, the motorcycle is set to offer excellent aerodynamics. This design harks back to the design of retro cafe racers in the 1960s and 70s.The other significant detail is a clip-on handlebar which is traditionally used in cafe racers. The round rearview mirrors further add to the bike’s retro appeal. It appears to get bulb turn indicators mounted on the side fairing. From the looks of the upcoming motorcycle is expected to offer sport riding dynamics. No other significant styling details are visible in the given teaser image.[embedded content][embedded content]Powertrain Specs & FeaturesPowering Hawk 11 is a familiar 1084cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor that features in flagship motorcycles from Honda including CRF1100L Africa Twin, Rebel 1100 and NT1100. However, in the upcoming cafe racer, this engine might be tuned slightly differently in order to suit its characteristics. In Africa Twin, this mill churns out 98 bhp and 103 Nm of peak torque.It could be mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT automatic unit. When it comes to tech, Honda might offer some of the premium gizmos on offer in the flagship range of motorcycles including features like LED headlamps with cornering lights, a fully digital TFT instrument console, Bluetooth connectivity, traction control and more.Expected HardwareAs far as cycle parts are concerned, Hawk 11 should receive all premium hardware with adjustable front and rear suspensions. Braking is expected to be handled by dual-disc brakes on the front wheel and a single-disc brake at the rear. This will be aided by a dual-channel ABS.Upon its launch, Hawk 11 will take on the likes of flagship cafe racers like Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR, Yamaha XSR900 and Kawasaki Z900 RS. Unfortunately, this motorcycle is unlikely to head towards Indian shores anytime soon. More

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      Honda CRF190L Adventure Patented In India – Xpulse 200 Rival

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      New Honda CRF190LHonda CRF190L will be more adept in handling off-road challenges than its road-biased sibling CB200XHonda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) has been on a spree to file design patents in the country in recent times. The two-wheeler division of the Japanese auto giant has registered design patents for a couple of models including NT1100 and CBR 150R in India.The company has now filed patents for a new motorcycle in the country which by the looks of it seems to be CRF190L. The baby adventure bike made its global debut in September last year and is an entry-level model in Honda’s adventure lineup which is positioned above CB150X.Honda CRF190L Design Patents LeakStarting with its design, CRF190L draws major aesthetic cues from CRF1100L Africa Twin with rugged Dakar-a-like styling. The core silhouette and riding stance of CRF1100L is uncannily familiar to that of the flagship adventure bike.It gets a similar side fairing and a flat headlamp cowl with a tall visor mounted on top of it. Other visible highlights include a rectangular double-stacked headlamp and circular rearview mirrors.Honda CRF190L patented in IndiaCRF190L comes with a large single-piece seat and a pillion grab rail integrated with a luggage rack. Highlighting its ergonomics, CRF1100L comes with mid-set footpegs, an upright handlebar, and a commanding seating position which offer comfortable riding posture for both road-biased daily urban commutes as well as for off-road adventure weekends.Expected Powertrain, Hardware SpecsPowering CRF190L is a familiar 184cc single-cylinder, air-cooled motor that also propels Hornet 2.0 and CB200X in the Indian market. This motor is good enough to dish out 17 bhp at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 16.1 Nm at 6,000rp and comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox.Unlike CB200X, which is essentially a road-biased tourer with some additional clothing wrapped around it, the CRF190L is more adept at handling rough terrains. The bike is underpinned by a tubular steel cradle frame which is suspended on upright telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. While it does miss out on adjustable and upside-down forks as CB200X, the ones in CRF190L are expected to offer a higher travel of around 180mm.New Honda CRF190LFurther, it gets a ground clearance of a whopping 241mm which makes it pretty easy to overcome any obstacle. Weighing at just 145 kilos, it is lighter than all its nearest adversaries. The bike rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels that are shod with knobby dual-purpose tyres.Chances of India launch?There are very high chances of CRF190L actually making it to the Indian market since the entry-level adventure touring segment has been gaining popularity over the past few years. Honda’s experiment by launching a road-biased tourer CB200X might not have worked in the company’s favour as the sales charts indicate very humble numbers. Therefore, CRF190L could become a worthy rival to Hero Xpulse 200. More

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      Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc Bobber – New Spy Shots

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      Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberAt the time of its unveil at 2021 EICMA, Royal Enfield had described SG650 concept as the link between its past and futureThe SG650 concept was truly stunning in its design and form and had attracted significant footfall at last year’s EICMA. Production version of SG650 has been spied on test in India once again. It indicates that the bike could be launched soon.The latest spy shots give an up-close look at the upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc bobber, which is expected to be called as Shotgun 650 upon launch. Spy shots reveal that the production-spec SG650 doesn’t deviate too much from the concept. Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberA single-seat bobber, Royal Enfield SG650 leans on neo-retro styling. It looks different and yet carries the signature design aesthetics associated with Royal Enfield bikes. While the concept had full freedom to experiment, the production variant looks more relevant in practical terms.For example, funky bar-end mirrors seen with SG650 concept have been replaced with standard-looking units on production variant. SG650 concept had various other unique aspects such as CNC billet machined fuel tank and wheels, bespoke designed brake callipers, glossy aluminium switch cubes, hand stitched black leather seat and futuristic graphics. The production version of SG650 will have a relatively toned-down profile.Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberAs revealed in spy shots, SG650 has round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, wide low-set handlebar, centrally placed foot pegs, single floating-type seat, large front radiator and dual exhaust. At the rear, the bike is expected to get broad fender and round tail lamp. Riding stance is similar to that of Classic 350, which is quite comfortable.Royal Enfield SG650 engine and specsTo reduce development and production cost, SG650 will share much of its hardware with 650 twins (Interceptor and Continental GT). Engine will be the same, a 648cc, parallel twin, air/oil-cooled unit that generates 47 hp of max power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5,250 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed transmission.Suspension system on-board SG650 will have USD forks at front and twin coil-over shocks at rear. It will have 320mm and 240mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard.Royal Enfield SG650 Shotgun 650cc BobberSG650 is expected to get a semi-digital instrument console with Tripper navigation display on the right. Bluetooth-based connectivity features are also likely to be offered as standard with the bike.In the company’s line-up, SG650 will be positioned above 650 twins. It could also be the new flagship motorcycle from Royal Enfield. It is to note that the company is working on around three more 650cc motorcycles. It includes Super Meteor 650 and a true-blue cruiser bike.Just like 350cc segment, Royal Enfield has plans to saturate the 650cc space as well. The strategy will ensure better engagement with target audience and help fend-off rivals. More

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      New Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Spied – Debut Likely By 2022 End

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      New Husqvarna Svartpilen 2023. Image – Cycle World.The all-new Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 could feature a wide range of updates including design, underpinnings and engineThe curious case of Husqvarna is inexplicable, to say the least. While both offerings under the Swedish brand- Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 are quite likeable with a unique design and more than decent performance. But that unfortunately hasn’t translated to a sizable sales volume.This could be mainly attributed to the timing of the company’s launch in India in early 2020 when the pandemic broke out. The company also hasn’t expanded its portfolio in these two years with still just two models under its belt. Hopefully, we see a change when the new-gen models are scheduled to come out.All-new 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 SpiedSpeaking of the new-gen models, Husqvarna has already started developing the upcoming all-new models of the naked streetfighters. First spy shots of what is supposedly the new-gen Svartpilen 401 have been leaked on the internet. The test mule caught in cameras gives a clear look at a near-final version of the Svartpilen’s successor.The prototype of the all-new Svartpilen 401 shown in the images appears quite distinct from that of KTM 390 Duke. Until now, both bikes, as well as Vitpilen 401, have shared the exact same underpinnings. Some key styling elements of the current Svartpilen 401 have been retained in the upcoming model. These include an oversized round LED headlight with an integrated circular LED DRL and chamfered flat edges on the fuel tank.New Husqvarna Svartpilen 2023While in the current model, the tank flows straight into the seat, in the all-new model it gets a clear break ahead of the subframe. At rear, a conventional licence plate holder replaces the older swingarm-mounted unit.The most striking change, however, is a new underbelly exhaust replacing the side-on upswept canister in the current Svartpilen. By the looks of it, design and padding of the split-style seats have also been updated.Changes in UnderpinningsThe all-new Svartpilen 401 is also geared up to undergo several changes underneath its skin as well. Husqvarna has employed a trellis frame with the new model but the design of the frame shown in the prototype is different from the current unit. It also gets a new braced swingarm that looks uncannily similar to the one seen in the E-Pilen concept prototype.New Husqvarna Svartpilen 2023It also sports a new rear split subframe but its design is not as aggressive as that of its KTM counterpart. Front forks remain identical with upside-down forks sourced from WP Apex.However, the rear features an off-set mono-shock mounted on a newly designed swing arm. Front brake assembly has been switched to the right side which suggests a change in braking hardware although it gets the same ByBre calliper.New Husqvarna Svartpilen 2023Powertrain UpdateFinally, coming to the engine department, the motor is visibly a single-cylinder unit but gets a new cover which creates a lot of mystery. Despite structural similarity, it appears to share no visible components with the current 373cc design. Exact capacity of this engine is still unknown but a similar prototype engine was previously spotted in the new-gen KTM Duke test mule.Source More