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      Bounce Infinity E1 Electric Scooter – First Ride Review

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      Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewBounce Infinity E1 is surely one of the most affordable high-speed electric scooters in the market but does it have enough for people to switch from petrol to electric?The push given to electric mobility has resulted in many new electric vehicles (EVs) under new brands entering the Indian market in recent times. One such promising brand which has been able to create the right buzz is Bounce Infinity. Like Ola, Bounce has been known to provide expertise in ride-sharing mobility primarily through two-wheelers.The Bengaluru-based startup recently ventured into the EV space by unveiling its first electric scooter called E1. We recently got hold of the upcoming battery-powered scooter for a short period to check out how it performs in the rear world. We find out if the new e-scooter manages to stand out among a plethora of rivals in today’s market.Design & QualityStarting with its appearance, Bounce Infinity E1 flaunts a rather simple design that bodes well with the intention with which it has been built. It is compact and thankfully doesn’t stray too much from its petrol-powered counterparts. It gets a dual-pod LED headlamp with an integrated circular LED DRL which gives it a quirky look.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewComplementing the headlamp cluster are twin LED indicators on the front apron which give the scooter impression of an Android on wheels. At rear, E1 gets a single-piece LED headlamp unit flanked by turn indicators with fin-like internals. However, the design isn’t that good enough to mask all its imperfections.For starters, every single body panel has been made from fibre reinforced plastic, a trade-off for metallic panels in order to reduce weight of the scooter for obvious reasons like better performance and range. This results in an extremely nimble kerb weight of 94 kilos which makes it lighter than most of its petrol-powered rivals. Bounce is offering E1 in five colour options which could be further customised with aftermarket wraps although the quality and finish of paint are not among the best.Quality of switchgear is fairly acceptable, however, the overall build quality isn’t solid. The round rearview mirrors were intended to provide retro appeal but are not very useful and wider persons may find it difficult to see what’s behind them.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewErgonomicsErgonomics of the scooter has been kept fairly simple and intended for daily commutes. The rider sits upright with the handlebar pulled slightly inwards and plenty of space on the floorboard. The seat is very comfortable and spacious even for a pillion with the right amount of padding underneath. The scooter has been provided with feather-touch footpegs for the pillion which are a nice addition. Unfortunately, these won’t be making the cut in the production-spec model.Features on offerList of features is not too thin for a scooter at this price point. You get a standard negative LCD display which is eligible for most parts but isn’t crisp. The display reads out standard information like speed, distance covered, range left, etc. It gets two special modes namely- Reverse and Drag. The former is useful while moving the scooter from a tricky parking space.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewWhile the latter is extremely useful in case of a tyre puncture. Underseat storage is cramped due to the big battery placed inside which leaves the consumer with only 11 litres. Only a half-face helmet can be kept inside the storage, however, depth of the luggage space may make it usable. It also gets a USB charger under the seat and two hooks for riders to fasten their belongings on the floorboard.Illumination has been kept all-LED on both ends of the scooter. While specs sheets suggest that the scooter will be loaded with connected features like remote tracking, geo-fencing, etc., we got to experience none of it since this was a pre-production model and the software is still in the Beta stage of testing.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewRide & HandlingE1 is surprisingly a very good handler for a scooter meant for commuting purposes. The ultra-light kerb weight makes it super flickable in tight traffic. It can also lean into a corner with fair ease to a certain extent until the aftermarket side stand starts scraping. However, the suspension is a bit too firm for a commuter scooter and you feel each and every bump on the road.With very little travel on offer, the front suspension does bottom out on an average-sized pothole. The good thing, though, is that the twin rear shock absorbers are adjustable for preload which should provide some comfort. Braking provided by a 230mm front and 203mm rear discs provide a very good bite. However, grabbing the brake levers too hard might result in the rider losing control as there is no ABS to save the day.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewPerformance & RangePowering the Bounce electric scooter is a 1.5kW BLDC hub motor mounted on the rear wheel which derives its energy from a 48 V, 39 Ah Lithium-ion battery pack. For a commuter scooter, performance is more than energetic thanks to the massive surge of torque (85 Nm) which is available from the word go. It gets two ride modes- Eco and Power and we spent most of our time pulling the throttle hard in the latter.While this did let us extract the fullest out of the emission-free powertrain, it resulted in a sharp decline of the estimated range shown on the console. The claimed top speed of 65 kmph was reached without much fuss. However, we came across a serious issue when the scooter failed to respond to the throttle inputs after a while.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewSpeed of the scooter gradually declined in fast-moving traffic but thankfully this was a momentary glitch. The system was up and running after the brakes were applied and the scooter slowed down for a while resulting in the battery cooling down and regenerating. Coming to range, contrary to the specs sheet, the electric scooter would return around a single-charge range of 65km on Eco Mode as opposed to 85km.In Power Mode, this figure drops down to around 50-55km per charge. However, the actual range depends on various criteria, like riding style, rider’s weight, incline on roads, etc. In our limited stint, we tested the scooter through a variety of road conditions including hilly inclines, smooth straight tarmac and some rough trails as well. The E1 sailed through all conditions smoothly.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewPrice & OfferingsBounce Infinity is offering two forms of ownership with E1- one with the battery that costs Rs 68,999 and one without the battery at a cost of Rs 45,099 (both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). The ownership models adopted by Bounce are interesting. The company is pushing for the latter model where it could provide its expertise on battery swapping technology.These battery swapping stations will be installed at a variety of places including the local grocery store, refueling stations, shopping malls, etc. A registered consumer has to pay a fixed subscription amount on a monthly basis along with a nominal amount on every battery swap. Bounce will be installing battery swapping stations with capacities ranging from a 2-unit station to a 20-unit station across multiple locations.However, initially, these services will be available to just Tier 1 centres. On the other hand, the ones opting for the scooter with the battery pack are given a standard AC home charger but they won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of swapping. The standard home charger takes 4-5 hours to get the battery fully juiced up.VerdictBounce Infinity E1 impresses you on most parts, however, there are some glaring drawbacks that need some serious attention. The overall fit and finish definitely needs a lift and we cannot guarantee reliability of the software which we didn’t get to test. Before deliveries commence from April onwards, Bounce needs to iron out the rough edges (quite literally).We are also not yet confident of the ownership models offered by the company as there are too many tangibles involved. A simpler and more robust model would be very helpful for the consumers and the manufacturer in the long run. But that being said, Bounce is offering an electric scooter at a price much lesser than a petrol scooter.The E1 has enough to offer that would suffice the needs of most Indian commuters. If the company could sort out the niggles before the scooter reaches production, it could be a game-changer in the segment which is blooming across the market. We’ll reserve our final judgment until we get to ride the production-spec model of E1. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup Jan 2022- Pulsar, Platina, Avenger, Dominar, CT100, Chetak

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      Bajaj Pulsar 200Bajaj Auto Sales dipped 13.10 percent in domestic markets and by 16.82 percent in terms of exportsBajaj Auto has reported a 13.10 percent dip in domestic sales last month with a total of 1,30,613 units sold, down from 1,50,299 units sold in January 2021. It was the Pulsar that claimed sales charts with 66,839 units sold last month, down 31.63 percent over 97,760 units sold in January 2021.Bajaj Sales Breakup Jan 2022Of the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc bike that saw the most sales of 44,181 units in the past month, down 6.16 percent over 47,080 units sold in January 2021. Pulsar 150cc sales stood at 11,239 units, down 65.57 percent over 32,640 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Pulsar 200cc and 250cc added 5,407 units and 6,012 units respectively. The Pulsar range commands a 51.17 percent share in the company lineup.Sales of the Bajaj Platina increased significantly with a share percentage of 35.60. Sales which had stood at 27,131 units in December 2021 increased 71.36 percent to 46,492 units in the past month.Bajaj CT range, which consists of CT100 and CT110 saw domestic sales at 12,422 units last month, down 36.74 percent over 19,635 units sold in January 2021 while Avenger sales dipped 48.25 percent to 2,213 units, down from 4,276 units sold in January 2021. It was the Avenger 200cc that saw more sales at 1,688 units over the Avenger 250cc of which only 525 units were sold last month.Bajaj Sales Breakup Jan 2022Bajaj Dominar 250 sales stood at 662 units along with 717 units of the Dominar 400 taking total sales to 1,379 units in January 2021. This was a 6 percent de-growth over 1,467 units sold in January 2021. Chetak e-scooter sales on the other hand surged 4126.67 percent to 1,268 units in the past month, up from 30 units sold in January 2021.The company has now expanded the reach of the Chetak e-scooter to added cities across India. At the time of launch, this electric scooter was exclusively on sale in Bengaluru and Pune. It has now been expanded to 11 states and across 20 cities in the country.Bajaj Exports Breakup Jan 2022Bajaj Auto exports stood at 1,81,656 units in the past month, down 16.82 percent over 2,18,392 units shipped in January 2021. It was the Boxer that was in most demand in global markets with 1,19,336 units exported, down 15.09 percent over 1,40,544 units sold in January 2021. The Boxer 110cc commanded most of these sales at 1,03,988 units along with 2,400 units of Boxer 125cc and 12,948 units of Boxer 150cc. The Boxer commands a 57.24 percent share in the company’s export lineup.Bajaj Exports Breakup Jan 2022At No. 2 in terms of exports was Bajaj Pulsar. Sales stood at 31,410 units last month, down from 35,724 units shipped in January 2021, relating to a 12.08 percent YoY de-growth. Pulsar 200cc saw more demand at 13,684 units over the Pulsar 125cc of which 4,628 units were exported along with 4,224 units of Pulsar 250cc and 8,874 units of Pulsar 150cc.Bajaj CT (14,824 units), Discover (8,844 units) and Platina (2,874 units) also noted a YoY de-growth while Dominar exports increased 164.60 percent to 3,408 units, up from 1,288 units shipped in January 2021. Bajaj Auto also noted increased demand for the Avenger bike of which 960 units were exported last month, up 75.50 percent over 547 units shipped in January 2021. More

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      Honda Planning New 150cc Motorcycle – 2022 CBR150R Launch Soon?

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      2022 Honda CBR150RWith CBR150R, Honda will be looking to challenge Yamaha’s dominance in entry-level faired bike segmentPatent registration for CBR150R in India has fuelled speculations about the bike’s potential launch in the near future. It is to note that this will be the second time the bike will be launched here. Honda CBR150R was available in India from 2012 to 2017. It was later discontinued likely due to unsatisfactory sales numbers.2022 Honda CBR150R India LaunchIn a recent interview with ET Auto, President of Honda Motorcycles India, Atsushi Ogata stated that they are focusing on 150cc motorcycle segment. He said, “We need to focus more on the 150 cc line up. We are investigating this segment too and you will hear (from us) sooner or later.”It is likely that he was hinting at the launch of 2022 Honda CBR150R. If Honda is to successfully take on Yamaha in entry-level faired bike segment, it will have to launch CBR150R at a competitive price point. Its primary rival Yamaha R15 V4 is available at a starting price of Rs 1.73 lakh (Metallic Red). Dark Knight and Racing Blue variants are priced at Rs 1.74 lakh and Rs 1.78 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.It is difficult to estimate the bike’s price in India. Most that can be done is to get a rough idea by comparing prices of Honda bikes available in India as well as international locations.New Honda CBR150R Patent Filed In IndiaFor instance, if we consider Honda CB300R, the starting price is THB 151,690. This is approximately Rs 3.50 lakh. In India, CB300R is priced at Rs 2.77 lakh. This makes it around 20% cheaper as compared to Thai-spec model. The India-spec bike is cheaper even though it is BS6 compliant, as compared to Thai-spec CB300R that continues in BS4 format. India-spec BS4 CB300R was available at a starting price of Rs 2.41 lakh.Coming to CBR150R, the bike is priced at THB 92,900 in Thailand. This is approximately Rs 2.14 lakh. If we apply the 20% ratio as applicable for CB300R, pricing for CBR150R in India comes at around Rs 1.71 lakh. This makes it even cheaper than R15 V4. However, this is just a rough estimate.Increased localizationTo be able to launch CBR150R at a competitive price point, Honda will have to increase localization. CB300R is perfect example, which has received a higher level of localization in its BS6 format. Localization for CB300R could increase further in future, as the company is developing the new BS6 engine at its Gujarat facility.2022 Honda CBR150RSomething similar needs to be done for CBR150R if the bike is to emerge as a viable option against R15 V4. Pricing is important in entry-level motorcycle segment, even though it may not be the sole factor that influences customer purchase decisions.In terms of styling, both Honda CBR150R and Yamaha R15 V4 are equally good looking. R15 V4 also offers a wide range of features including USD forks in golden finish, dual-channel ABS, assist and slipper clutch, variable valves actuation, traction control system and quick shifter. Bluetooth-based connectivity features have also been added, which can be accessed via Y-Connect app.While CBR150R has similar set of features, the challenge is about launching the bike at a competitive price point. It remains to be seen if Honda can achieve that goal.Source More

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      New Aprilia SR GT 200 Adventure Scooter Debuts

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      New Aprilia SR GT 200There are very remote chances of Aprilia launching the SR GT range in India anytime soonAprilia has launched its first adventure scooter in the form of the SR GT 200 in Japan. The SR GT range made its global debut at the last edition of EICMA held in Milan, Italy in November 2021. The SR GT range is available in two derivatives- 125 and 200, the latter being introduced in the Japanese market recently.The scooter has been designed to take the beaten paths on occasions along with maintaining practicality for everyday commutes. Hence, it has been appropriately labelled as an ‘urban adventure scooter’. In line with its nature, SR GT has been equipped with a wider handlebar, long-travel suspension and block pattern tyres.Aprilia SR GT200 – DesignGetting deeper into details, the design of SR GT is striking and draws inspiration from other Aprilia models with a few elements borrowed from the SXR range. In true essence, SR GT is a Maxi scooter with an ADV-like stance. This results in edgy styling with signature tri-LED headlights upfront on the apron.It flaunts signature ADV elements like a smoked windscreen upfront and a heavily faired front panel. The excessive use of cuts and creases give the scooter an aggressive appearance.New Aprilia SR GT 200Thanks to its Maxi-styling, a huge transmission tunnel is placed between the legs of the rider, giving him/her the experience of a motorcycle. A wide handlebar and slightly forward-set footpegs give the rider a comfortable riding posture.The footpegs are bounded by silver-coloured panels which give it the impression of a metallic bash plate. A sharp-looking tail section with a chunky single-piece grab rail and a sharp upswept exhaust canister amplifies the sportiness of SR GT 200. Add to that a pair of coloured alloy wheels- black or red, bring enough attention to the scooter.Distinctive graphics and a slender frame further accentuate the road presence of SR GT 200. Coming to features, SR GT is offered with full LED lighting, an LCD instrument cluster and an auto engine start/stop system. Aprilia offers the MIA connectivity tech as an optional add-on. It gets a 9-litre fuel tank capacity.New Aprilia SR GT 200Hardware, Powertrain SpecsSR GT 200 is underpinned by a double-cradle frame that sits on 33mm telescopic forks upfront and twin shock absorbers at rear, both derived from Showa. Braking duties are handled by petal-shaped discs with 260mm and 220mm rotors at front and rear respectively. SR GT 200 rolls on 14-inch front and 13-inch rear wheels which are shod with knobby dual-purpose off-road friendly tyres.Powering the SR GT 200 is a 174cc, single-cylinder unit that kicks out 17.43 bhp at 8,500rpm and 16.5Nm at 7,000rpm. It is available in two variants- standard and Sport. The former is offered in three colour schemes- namely Aprilia Black, Street Grey and Infinity Blue. For racier paint options, buyers can opt for the Sport trim which is available in three different liveries like Street Grey, Red Raceway, and Street Gold. More

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

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      New TVS Apache 165Motorcycle sales in the 150-200cc category dipped both in terms of YoY and MoM registering 42.91 percent and 24.03 percent de-growth respectivelyMotorcycle sales in the 150-200cc segment have seen significantly lower sales last month. Sales which had stood at 1,56,814 units in January 2021, dipped 42.92 percent to 89,509 units in the past month. MoM sales also fell 24.03 percent from 1,17,824 units sold in December 2021.The current scenario that includes dire shortage of semiconductor supplies, issues such as price hike, increased fuel prices and the continuing fear of the pandemic has all played a vital part in these diminishing sales. However, automakers look to the future with optimism as the Union Budget 2022 brings in some hope along with easing of COVID-19 norms.Top 10 Motorcycles 150cc To 200cc Jan 2022 – Apache Beats PulsarEvery bike on this list has posted a YoY de-growth except for the Hero XPulse 200. Even as the Bajaj Pulsar was a No. 1 spot in December 2021, it was relegated to No. 2 in January 2021, with the TVS Apache taking a lead position.TVS Apache sales stood at 25,925 units in the past month, down 8.89 percent over 28,456 units sold in January 2021. It was a MoM growth of 10.16 percent over 23,533 units sold in December 2021. This caused an increase in share from 19.97 percent to 28.96 percent MoM.Motorcycle Sales 150cc to 200cc – Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)At No. 2 was Bajaj Pulsar with a 62.33 percent YoY decline in sales to 16,646 units, down from 44,190 units sold in January 2021. MoM sales also dipped significantly by 51.67 percent over 34,445 units sold in December 2021. Bajaj Pulsar brand of bikes are offered in multiple options ranging from 125cc to 250cc with price starting from Rs 66,586.Yamaha FZ sales dipped 26.80 percent YoY to 15,734 units and 20.50 percent MoM from 19,790 units sold in December 2021. The FZ saw its market share increase from 16.80 percent held in December 2021 to 17.58 percent in the past month. In January, Yamaha launched an updated version of FZS 25 with new colour options of Matte Copper and Matte Black, with prices starting from Rs 1.39 lakhThe Unicorn 160 was at No 4 with sales of 11,349 units, down 56.01 percent over 25,799 units sold in January 2021 with market share at 12.68 percent. This was also a MoM de-growth of 41.26 percent from 19,321 units sold in December 2021 when market share was at 16.40 percent.Motorcycle Sales 150cc to 200cc – Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)Yamaha R15 followed immediately at No. 5 with sales of 6,146 units in January 2022, down 26.90 percent over 8,408 units sold in January 2021. MoM sales dipped 31.34 percent from 8,952 units sold in December 2021.Hero XPulse Registers GrowthThe only bike in this segment to see any growth was the Hero XPulse 200. Sales increased on YoY basis by 78.97 percent to 3,132 units over 1,750 units sold in January 2021 while MoM sales were up by 23.55 percent from 2,535 units sold in December 2021. Market share currently stands at 3.50 percent.Lower down the order was the Hero Xtreme 160R with 3,067 units sold last month, down from 5,443 units sold in January 2021 while MoM sales increased 64.72 percent from 1,862 units sold in December 2021. Gixxer sales also saw a sizeable MoM increase by 102.97 percent from 1,213 units to 2,462 units while KTM 200 sales dipped 19.50 percent YoY but increased 56.22 percent MoM to 2,398 units.Avenger (1,688 units), CB 200X (472 units), Hornet 2.0 (248 units) and XBlade (225 units) along with the MT15 (17 units), all posted a YoY de-growth. Of these, the MT15 has seen the highest de-growth which stood at 99.72 percent on a YoY basis as against 6,168 units sold in January 2021 and down 99.03 percent MoM over 1,756 units sold in December 2021. More

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      Vespa Electric Scooter India Launch Planned – Ola, Ather Rival

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      Image for reference.Vespa, a subsidiary of Piaggio, had earlier revealed the Elettrica electric scooter in India at the Auto Expo 2020A significant rise in popularity of electric mobility, especially in the two-wheeler segment, has led to the advent of numerous electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing startups in the past couple of years. This has forced even established auto brands to dive into the EV space and create a separate strategy for future electric mobility.Piaggio is one such brand that is looking to dive into the EV space in India. As per a recent report, the Italian automaker is planning to develop an electric scooter specifically for the Indian market.Piaggio currently manufactures three-wheelers in the country but is actively involved in the two-wheeler business through its subsidiary brands- Vespa and Aprilia. It is very likely that the upcoming made for India electric scooter could be launched under both brands Vespa and Aprilia.India-specific Vespa electric scooter from PiaggioIn an interaction with ET Auto, Diego Graffi, managing director of Piaggio India, revealed that the company is planning to establish an EV ecosystem in India that will sustain even without subsidies. It should be noted that FAME II subsidies provided by the Central Government and subsidies offered by various state governments across the country are responsible for bringing down prices of EVs by up to 40 percent.Vespa Electric Scooter Elettrica At 2020 Auto ExpoPiaggio wants to offer EVs that attract consumers for their practical benefits, beyond the benefit of subsidies. However, the two-wheeler manufacturer isn’t venturing into the EV space immediately and there is still some time before the first electric two-wheeler offering from Piaggio rolls on Indian roads. Graffi revealed that the supplier ecosystem in India is unprepared to support a massive transition to electric mobility.Expected DebutWhile the country has the technical expertise related to EV technologies, manufacturing capacity for EVs in the supplier ecosystem is still not present. Piaggio already retails electric scooters in developed markets of Europe, however, the India-specific model is expected to take around 18-24 months of development and testing before it is launched in the market.Therefore, the upcoming electric scooter from Piaggio is unlikely to make its India debut before the end of 2023. Piaggio will solely focus on developing electric scooters for the Indian market and not motorcycles. Hence, it is likely that the scooter will be retailed under the Vespa brand.Vespa Electric Scooter – ElettricaEV offerings by PiaggioThe e-scooter from Piaggio will be at par with the high-speed performance electric scooters present in the Indian market and priced accordingly too. It will also boast all the latest connectivity features seen in modern EVs. At present, the two-wheeler EV space in India is dominated by premium offerings like Ather 450, Ola S1 series, Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.Last year, Piaggio revealed the first electric scooter under its own brand named ‘One’. Earlier, Vespa had also showcased the Elettrica electric scooter in India at the Auto Expo 2020. However, neither of these two models will reach Indian shores, though the India-specific model could borrow some components from the models mentioned above.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Modified RE 650cc. Image – Rebellious GarageRE Classic 350 led domestic sales charts while 650 Twins were in greater demand in export marketsRoyal Enfield January 2022 sales data shows that while domestic sales ended on a not so positive note, its exports increased significantly, boosted by launch of several new products including the Classic 350.Royal Enfield posted a 22.75 percent YoY de-growth in January 2022. Sales stood at 49,726 units in the past month, down from 64,372 units sold in January 2021. It was also a 23.73 percent MoM de-growth over 65,194 units sold in December 2021.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2022 – Classic 350 tops listIt was the Classic 350 that stood at the top of sales lists last month despite a 34.49 percent YoY de-growth. Sales were at 26,775 units in January 2022 down from 40,872 units sold in January 2021. The Classic 350 commands a 53.85 percent share, marginally higher as compared to 53.26 percent held in December 2021 when sales stood at 34,723 units.At No. 2 was the RE Meteor 350. Sales growth was at 66.77 percent on a YoY basis to 8,460 units, from 5,073 units sold in January 2021 while MoM sales dipped 22.93 percent over 10,977 units sold in December 2021. The company is also testing a 650cc version of the Meteor. This upcoming Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is likely to be launched in India sometime later this year.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2022Bullet 350cc sales dipped 36.44 percent YoY to 7,354 units, down from 11,570 units sold in January 2021 while MoM sales fell 8.77 percent from 8,061 units sold in December 2021. Electra (2,651 units) and 650 Twins (1,238 units) saw sales dip both in terms of YoY and MoM.RE Himalayan sales surged in domestic markets last month. What stood at 34 units in January 2021 increased to 3,248 units last month, relating to a 9452.94 percent increase. It was however a 29.56 percent MoM de-growth over 4,611 units sold in December 2021. The brochure of the RE Scram 411 has also been leaked ahead of launch which is slated to be a more road-oriented version of the Himalayan displaying better highway cruising features.RE Exports has 650 Twins at top of listIn export markets, Royal Enfield noted a 101.82 percent growth on a YoY basis and 6.55 percent MoM growth to 9,112 units. 650cc Twins have seen outstanding demand in global markets. Sales increased 209.67 percent YoY to 3,716 units from 1,200 units shipped in January 2021 while MoM increase was at 106.79 percent from 1,797 units sold in December 2021.Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Jan 2022The RE Meteor 350cc and Classic 350cc followed with 2,304 units and 2,042 units shipped respectively last month. This was a growth of 1152.17 percent and 84.46 percent respectively over 184 units and 1,107 units shipped in January 2021. MoM shipments also increased marginally by 1.23 percent and 2.98 percent respectively.Exports of the RE Himalayan increased 42.28 percent YoY to 1,050 units, up from 1,819 units sold in January 2021 but dipped 57.78 percent from 2,487 units sold in December 2021. The RE Electra, Classic 500 and Bullet 500 exports were down to 0 units in the past month. More

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      Bajaj Avenger Electric Hybrid Motorcycle – Modifying Kit Price Rs 28k

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      Bajaj Avenger Modified into an petrol electric hybrid motorcycleThe EV conversion kit used in Bajaj Avenger 220 has been sourced from GoGoA1 which is available for sale online at a price of Rs 27,760With the rise in demand for electric mobility in India, especially in the two-wheeler segment, the market has also seen a spike in the demand for EV conversion kits. While we recently saw a Maruti Dzire EV and a fully electric Hero Splendor retrofitted with an electric conversion kit, this time a Bajaj Avenger is seen running on a battery-powered source.Bajaj Avenger Modified Electric Motorcycle HybridUnlike the previous two models mentioned above, this EV kit allows the rider to choose between petrol power or battery power mode depending on circumstances. In essence, this is a pure petrol-electric hybrid kit that has the convenience to switch between pure IC engine and pure EV mode.A video of the process of converting this petrol-powered Avenger 220 Cruise has been uploaded on YouTube by Creative Etc. This EV conversion kit has been sourced from GoGoA1 which is available for sale online at a price of Rs 27,760. The kit comprises components like a 2000W, 17-inch Brushless Hub Motor, a Regenerative Controller, a Wrist Throttle, disc with catcher, mounting plate and a coupler.Modifications MadeDesign of the stock Avenger has been kept intact in this modified hybrid prototype for most parts barring a new 17-inch front wheel that houses a brushless hub electric motor. Along with this, it gets new mountings installed on the rear fender to carry the battery pack and a small switch on the right side of the handlebar that lets one turn on electric power.[embedded content][embedded content]Although the video says it’s a DIY (Do It Yourself) Project it will take more than a skilled mechanic to carry out all the complicated stuff to follow. For starters, to incorporate the new front wheel with a hub motor, front forks have been re-fabricated. Also, the front disc brake needs modification in order to collaborate with the new front wheel successfully.Next up, the battery pack needs to be encased within a small metallic box that has to be fabricated through cutting and welding. After this, the battery is installed on the mounts of the rear fender but in order to do that, the bike’s rear turn indicators have to be repositioned. Speaking of the battery, this conversion kit consists of a 72V, 35A Lithium-ion pack.The controller is installed by making some minor changes to the electrical system. Finally, a switch to engage and disengage the electric motor is added near the original switchgear. After the complete modification, the IC engine drives the rear wheel through the in-house transmission system, whereas the electric hub motor drives the front wheel.SpecificationsIn pure electric mode, Avenger 220 is able to touch a top speed of 60kmph which is decent enough whereas it claims to offer a range of 40-50 km on a full charge. The system also comes with a reverse mode. While this is a very attractive conversion kit, its legality still remains a question since nowhere has it been mentioned that it is an RTO-approved kit. More