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      2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour Arrives At Dealer Showroom – First Look

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      Image – Nitish Neo2022 Yamaha FZ 25 is available in Racing Blue and Metallic Black colours – Nnew FZS 25 will sport Matte Copper and Matte BlackIndia Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has updated their 250cc Streetfighter range adding two new colour schemes. Currently offered in two variants, FZ 25 and FZS 25. The standard FZ 25 is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh while the sportier FZS 25 variant carries a price tag of Rs 1.43 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.The two FZ models will have their individual colour schemes with the FZ 25 continuing to be sold in Racing Blue and Metallic Black while the FZS 25 getting new colours of Matte Copper and Matte Black. Apart from adding new colours, the company has not introduced any other feature or engine updates.2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour First LookLaunched under the company’s ‘The Call of the Blue’, strategy, the Yamaha FZ 250cc motorcycles have been on sale in India for a few years now. But unlike the 150cc FZ range, the 250cc range is yet to see similar sales success.With new colour schemes added, Yamaha will be hoping that it will gain more attention from buyers in a younger and more adventurous segment. Below is a detailed walkaround review and first look of the new 2022 Yamaha FZS 25 motorcycle, credit to Nitish Neo youtube channel.[embedded content][embedded content]2022 Yamaha FZ 250cc – FeaturesThe two FZ’s sit on a diamond frame and sports a large muscular fuel tank with shrouds. It also gets bi-function LED headlamps, side slung exhausts, side stand, engine cut off switch and negative LCD instrument cluster offering basic trip-related information.2022 FZS 25 gets a split seat setup, fly screen and brush guards on handle grips and dual-channel ABS. All colour options come with copper-coloured 17 inch alloy wheels and MotoGP-inspired livery for the standard variant. Launched at highly competitive pricing, Yamaha FZ 25 and the FZS 25 are among the most affordable quarter-liter bikes in the market. They rival the Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 in this segment.Engine Specs, TransmissionYamaha FZ 25 and FZS 25 are powered by the same 249cc, single cylinder, air cooled, SOHC, fuel injected engine. The engine makes 20.5 hp peak power at 8,000 rpm and 20.1 Nm peak torque at 6,000 rpm mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. It gets telescopic forks at the front and 7 step adjustable mono-shock absorber at the rear.Braking setup is via disc measuring 282mm front and 220mm rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. Yamaha FZ 25 rides on 17 inch alloy wheels on the front and rear fitted with 100 section front and 140 section rear tyres.Yamaha now looks forward to adding the new-gen MT-15 naked street-fighter iteration of R15 to its model lineup in the country. No launch date is announced but it is expected to come in around February-March 2022. Yamaha India sales have been rather lackluster in Indian markets in recent months, while exports have seen better numbers in December 2021. More

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      Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache, R15

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      Pulsar 200Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor + entry-level commuter motorcycle topped the list with Honda Activa in a No.2 spotTwo wheeler sales in India have been facing uncertain times. The segment as a whole posted a 9.43 percent de-growth on a YoY basis in December 2021 with leading two wheeler makers Hero, Bajaj, TVS and Honda each posting lower YoY sales while it was Royal Enfield that reported increased sales by 6.88 percent.Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021 – Splendor, Activa LeadTaking a model-wise assessment of sales of the top 25 two wheelers sold during the month, it may be seen from the attached table that it included some gainers and losers. Hero Splendor+ topped the list with a 26 percent YoY growth to 2,06,122 units, up from 1,63,845 units sold in December 2020. It was the only model on the list to see sales surpass the 2 lakh unit mark.Honda Activa was at No. 2 with 1,04,417 units sold last month, down 22 percent from 1,34,077 units sold in December 2020. It was however, the best-selling scooter in India during the month, a position it has been claiming over some time now. Every other model on this list failed to see sales cross the 1 lakh unit mark.Hero HF Deluxe at No.3 saw sales dip 41 percent YoY to 83,080 units, down from 1,41,168 units sold in December 2021 while increased sales by 22 percent were noted for Honda Shine at No.4 to 68,061 units from 56,003 units sold in December 2020. Bajaj Platina sales also increased by 46 percent to 44,800 units, up from 30,740 units sold in the same month of the previous year.Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021Bajaj Pulsar 125 performed better than Pulsar 150 despite the latter showing sales growth. Pulsar 125 reported sales de-growth of 35 percent with 27,900 units sold last month, down from 42,686 units sold in December 2020. Pulsar 150 sales increased 36 percent YoY to 27,169 units from 19,958 units sold in December 2020.TVS Jupiter, RE Classic, TVS XL100YoY sales de-growth was seen in the case of TVS Jupiter (38,142 units), RE Classic (34,723 units), TVS XL100 (33,395 units). Hero Glamour sales increased 64 percent to 31,595 units in the past month, up from 19,238 units sold in December 2020.Lower down the sales chart was Suzuki Access 125 with a 37 percent YoY de-growth to 25,358 units. Apache series also suffered lower sales by 11 percent to 23,533 units in the past month as did Hero Super Splendor which was down 34 percent to 20,637 units. Thereafter, at Nos. 15 and 16, sales of Yamaha FZ and Honda Unicorn increased substantially by 40 percent and 61 percent respectively to 19,790 units and 19,321 units.The new TVS Raider, launched last year, added 10,843 units to company sales in the past month and found itself a No. 21 on the list of top 20 bikes sold during the month.Sales growth was also seen in the case of the RE Meteor 350 to 10,977 units up 28 percent over 8,569 units sold in December 2020 and for the Yamaha R15 which increased 64 percent YoY to 8,952 unit. Yamaha Fascino 125 sales also noted a 37 percent YoY growth to 8,455 units from 6,180 units sold in December 2020. More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Interceptor Modified Into Himalayan 650 ADV

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc ModifiedUK-based Cooperb Motorcycles has converted a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 into a Himalayan which has been named InterlayanRoyal Enfield is probably the most popular Indian motorcycle brand in overseas markets. The bike maker is also very popular in the aftermarket industry both in India and abroad. We often come across Royal Enfield motorcycles undergoing some kind of modification on the internet.Some of these custom-built bikes are curated tastefully and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. One such example comes from the land of Royal Enfield’s origins. In the latest example, a stock Interceptor 650 has been modified into a Himalayan using an aftermarket body kit for the latter.Royal Enfield 650cc Interceptor Modified – ‘Interlayan’A video of the same has been uploaded by Cooperb Motorcycles on their YouTube channel. The motorcycle shop based out of Wellingborough in the United Kingdom has built several custom motorcycle projects in the past. Its latest creation is an Interceptor converted into a Himalayan which Cooperb is calling Interlayan 650 which is an interesting amalgam of ‘Inter’ceptor and Him‘alayan’.The modifier reveals that it isn’t a finished project and that the Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan / Interlayan 650 is yet to undergo a few more modifications in order to become a proper adventure tourer. Still, the motorcycle has already undergone several mod jobs which have altered the bike’s appearance. For starters, the stock wheels have been replaced with wire-spoked wheels with a golden paint job around rims.[embedded content][embedded content]The wheels are now shod with dual-purpose tyres which would aid the bike during soft roading. Front suspension has been modified and now features fork gaiters. A signature windscreen, plastic front fender and beak have been added to the bike’s face. Even the stock headlight of Interceptor has been replaced with the ones used in the adventure tourer.The handlebar of the Interlayan has been changed but the twin-pod instrument cluster has been retained. Another major update is the incorporation of a new chiselled fuel tank similar to one seen in Himalayan. The aftermarket body kit also consists of metal frames that protect the body and even acts as mounting points for pannier boxes and jerry cans.The most significant alteration is a new single-side exhaust canister instead of dual canisters, one on each side in the stock Interceptor. Other functional updates made include hand-guards, an engine underbelly crash guard and aftermarket rearview mirrors finished in black bezels. The stock single-piece, flat seat has been retained as of now but will be replaced soon.Interceptor 650: SpecsPowering Interceptor 650 is a 648cc parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled motor that kicks out 47 bhp and a peak torque of 52 Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. Brakes are single discs at both ends with a 320mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Service At Home, Pickup – Quite Straightforward

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      Ola Electric Scooter ServiceOla Electric is following an entirely new approach for its after-sales services, which seems more convenient for customersOla Electric has quite a few firsts associated with its name. It includes the construction of largest scooter manufacturing facility in the country. Moreover, Ola electric scooters S1 and S1 Pro offer a range of best-in-class features.Another differentiating factor is that Ola does not follow the conventional dealership model. Everything from bookings to payment and documentation is managed entirely online. Once everything is in place, the scooter is delivered directly to the address provided by the customer. After-sales services are also provided at customer’s doorstep.This experience is quite unique for most users, who have been accustomed to getting their vehicles to the service centre for repairs and maintenance. To get a better idea of how Ola’s home service works, a video has been posted on the same.Ola Electric Scooter Service At HomeWhen any customer faces any issue with their Ola electric scooter, the first step is to call Ola Electric’s helpline number. Based on the type and urgency of the complaint, appropriate action will be taken by customer support staff. In most cases, a technician will first visit the location and carry out an initial assessment.Ola Service VanIf there is something that can be repaired on the spot, it will be done by the technician. For other issues, the scooter will need to be towed to the service centre. For this, Ola Electric has deployed specialized service vans. These vans are equipped with basic tools and charging port. They have dedicated space to load the scooter and fasten it firmly using ratchet straps.In most cases, the company will try to deliver the repaired scooter on the same day. However, it could take longer if some major repairs are required. Also, it is not necessary that the service van will be available on the same day. For repairs that are not urgent in nature, customers may have to wait a few days for the service van.Large service areaTo be cost-efficient, Ola Electric service vans cover a large area. They are willing to travel long distances whenever needed. Evidence to this was shared by another user a few weeks back. He had said that Ola service van came from Coimbatore to Ooty and rectified the problem. The distance between these two locations is around 86km. The owner was satisfied with the services provided.[embedded content][embedded content]Home-based repair and maintenance services can work in case of electric scooters, as these have relatively fewer moving parts. There’s no complex combustion engine, carburettors, filters and oil changes that can be quite messy to handle. Recently launched Tork Motors have also announced home service for their electric motorcycle Kratos.However, it remains to be seen if Ola Electric’s new approach to sales and service will turn out to be more efficient and cost-effective in practical terms. Real test will come when Ola Electric’s customer base reaches substantial numbers like 100k, million, and beyond. More

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      2022 Yamaha R25 Updated With New Colours – Price IDR 68,6 M (Approx. Rs 3.58 L)

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      New Yamaha R25 2022Apart from new colour options, Yamaha YZF-R25 2022 model is largely the same as earlierAs part of 2022 update, Yamaha has been introducing changes to several of its motorcycles. In January, Yamaha motorcycles that have already received an update include FZ-S FI, FZS 25 and XSR155. The updates include new colour options and additional features. Joining the list is YZF-R25, which gets two new colour options in Indonesia. It is to note that colour choices and features vary based on the specific market.2022 Yamaha R25 new coloursIn Indonesian market, new colour options for Yamaha YZF-R25 are Racing Blue and Metallic Black. At first glance, the Racing Blue shade may appear quite the same as that available with Yamaha R15 V4 in India. However, closer inspection reveals that it’s a darker shade of blue. The new Racing Blue colour for YZF-R25 combines a sporty mix of blue against black.Blue shade can be seen on the front cowl, side panels, fuel tank and seat frame. Branding elements like ‘R15’ and ‘Yamaha’ on the side panels is in the same blue shade. Alloy wheels also share the same colour code. New R25 has golden USD forks, which further enhances the bike’s sporty profile.Second new colour option for 2022 Yamaha R25 is essentially an all-black theme. It has a brooding, stealthy character that exudes a sense of power and intrigue. Golden USD forks look particularly good on this colour variant, as compared to Racing Blue.New Yamaha R25 2022Other colour options that were available earlier have been retained. These include blue, red and black. 2022 R25 is also available in 60th Anniversary edition colour scheme. It utilizes an exciting mix of red, white and black. Wheels are in matte golden shade, which ensures a distinctive identity for the bike.In terms of styling, not much has changed with 2022 Yamaha YZF-R25. The bike continues with dual headlamp setup, prominent windscreen, sporty rear-view mirrors, sculpted fuel tank, layered, aerodynamic fairing, split seat design, and upswept exhaust with chrome tip. The bike offers an ergonomic riding stance, a balance between comfort and athletic performance.Yamaha YZF-R25 2022 engine and specsEngine is the same as earlier, a 249cc DOHC, 4-valve unit. It churns out 35 ps of max power at 12,000 rpm and 23 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. The bike utilizes a diamond frame integrated with USD front forks and swingarm rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by disc brakes at both ends, supported by dual-channel ABS.Yamaha R25 is unlikely to be launched in India anytime soon. Here, the primary volume generators for the company are its 150cc bikes. This is where Yamaha would like to keep its focus. In that context, it is expected that Yamaha will launch updated MT15 soon. Much of the updates will be based on R15 V4 that was launched last year. More

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      Husqvarna Sales, Exports 2021 – Svartpilen, Vitpilen 125, 201, 250, 401

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      Husqvarna IndiaHusqvarna sales and exports stood at a total of 26,077 units in CY 2021 averaging at 2,173 units each monthHusqvarna production operations are conducted via the Bajaj Auto’s plant in Chakan, near Pune. The same plant where the KTMs are also produced. It is only the Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 250 that are sold in domestic markets.Husqvarna India Sales, Exports Breakup – Dec 2021It has seen an 83.84 percent dip in demand in domestic markets down to 48 units in December 2021 from 297 units sold in December 2020. Total exports on the other hand increased 148.01 percent in the past month to 2,738 units, up from 1,104 units shipped in December 2020.Increased demand in global markets were seen for Husqvarna 125cc models which stood at 631 units in the past month, up 25.20 percent over 504 units exported in December 2020. Husqvarna 200 and 2500cc exports dipped 50.34 percent and 28.81 percent YoY to 72 units and 210 units respectively, down from 145 units and 295 units exported in December 2020. Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 401 saw enormous demand in global markets, up 1040.63 percent to 1,825 units, from 160 units exported in December 2020.The Husqvarna range could be expanded in India in the months ahead. This could include the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401. They will have the same body as the current Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250, but will get its power via a 390 Duke engine making 43.5 hp power and 37 Nm torque. Husqvarna is expected to launch Vitpilen 125 and Svartpilen 125 in India as well. It will get the same 124.7cc engine from the 125 Duke.Husqvarna India sales and exports – Dec 2021Husqvarna India Sales, Exports Breakup – CY 2021Through the 12 months of 2021, Husqvarna sales stood at 26,077 units, these included both domestic sales ( 250cc) and exports (125cc, 201cc, 250cc and 401 cc). It averaged at 2,173 units per month.In domestic markets, sales of the 250cc bikes stood at 508 units in January, 677 units in February and 482 units in March 2021 to a total of 1,667 units in Q1 period. Thereafter sales dipped to 453 units in the Q2 period to a total of 2,120 units in H1 2021.Q3 sales increased marginally to 485 units in Q3 period but dipped again to 301 in Q4 and to 786 units in H2 2021 to a total of 2,906 units during the year averaging at 242 units each month. Highest monthly sales were in February 2021 when it stood at 677 units while lowest sales were in October 2021 when it dipped to just 5 units.Husqvarna India sales and exports – CY 2021Exports in CY 2021 saw Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 401cc in highest demand followed by the 125cc. 410 cc exports were at 13,519 units through the past year, averaging at 1,127 units per month. Husqvarna 125cc exports stood at a total of 4,873 units, at a monthly average of 406 units while of the 250cc, exports stood at 2,474 units through the past year with 206 as the monthly average. Exports of Husqvarna 201cc bikes were the lowest through CY 2021 at 2,305 units with an average of 192 units per month.With electric bikes seeing such outstanding demand in India, a Husqvarna e-scooter has been spied on test on a number of occasions. It looks like the Husqvarna Vektorr e-scooter. It is expected to be based on the Bajaj Chetak and will be powered by a 4kW motor offering a range of around 95 kms. Launch in H2 2022 could be likely. More

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      Honda Scooters, Motorcycles Dec 2021 Sales Breakup – Activa, Dio, CB Shine, CB350

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      Honda CB350Honda has reported de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports in the past monthTwo wheeler sales in India have been dismal over the past month. Every major two wheeler maker has reported de-growth while it has been makers of electric two wheelers who have been reaping rich rewards.Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has suffered de-growth in terms of sales in December 2021. This can be seen both in terms of domestic sales and exports which dipped 12.98 percent and 23.39 percent respectively.Honda Domestic Sales December 2021Domestic sales stood at 2,10,638 units in the past month, down 12.98 percent over 2,42,046 units sold in December 2020. The Honda Activa commanded nearly 50 percent of sales with 1,04,417 units sold last month, down 22.12 percent over 1,34,077 units sold in December 2020. Not only was the Activa the best-selling model in the company lineup but it was the best selling scooter in the country in the past month.At No. 2, was CB Shine commuter bike. Sales increased 21.53 percent YoY to 68,061 units, from 56,003 units sold in December 2020. YoY sales increase was also seen in the case of Unicorn 160 with a 61.05 percent rise to 19,321 units in December 2021, up from 11,997 units sold in December 2020. Honda Dio was at No.4 with a 60.79 percent de-growth on a YoY basis. Sales which had stood at 22,025 units in December 2020 dipped to 8,637 units last month.Honda Domestic Sales Dec 2021 Vs Dec 2020 (YoY)Grazia sales increased 7.86 percent YoY to 3,610 units up from 3,347 units sold in December 2020 following which every other model posted a YoY de-growth. Honda Dream was at No. 6 with 56.33 percent de-growth to 2,180 units, Livo sales dipped 51.77 percent to 2,116 units and H’ness 350 sales fell 12.79 percent to 1,364 units.Honda CB 200X, launched in August 2021 saw 919 units sold in the past month while there were only 10 units of CB 300R sold in December 2021. Honda CB 650, CB 500 and Gold Wing sales stood at 1 unit each.Honda Exports December 2021Exports of the company dipped 23.39 percent in December 2021 to 16,073 units from 20,980 units exported in December 2020. Topping export charts, Honda Dio has been a favourite in global markets. Sales increased 17.16 percent YoY to 4,138 units in December 2021 from 3,532 units sold in December 2020. Honda Dio commands a 25.75 percent share in the company lineup in terms of exports.Honda Exports Dec 2021 Vs Dec 2020 (YoY)Honda Navi has gone on sale in US markets. The scooter was discontinued in its home market a few years after its introduction, but is now the most affordable two-wheeler in the company’s US line-up, with a base price of $1,807. Exports in the past month stood at 2,655 units, down 57.09 percent over 6,187 units shipped in December 2020. CB Shine at No. 3 saw increased demand globally by 0.78 percent to 2,583 units, up from 2,563 units sold in December 2020.Honda X-Blade exports dipped 26.37 percent YoY to 1,396 units from 1,896 units shipped in December 2020 while the company has reported significant growth where exports of the Dream (1,300 units) and Grazia (999 unit) were concerned. Unicorn 160 and CB 350 exports also increased 136.52 percent and 44.71 percent respectively.Honda Livo (700 units) and Hornet 160R (376 units) suffered a YoY de-growth by 58.82 percent and 72.51 percent respectively. At No. 11, exports of Honda Unicorn 150 saw a near 2 fold increase in demand to 155 units in the past month, up from 80 units exported in December 2020 while Activa (68 units) and Aviator (0 units) exports dipped 91.28 percent and 100 percent on a YoY basis. More

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      Ola Electric Design, Engineering Center To Be Setup In The UK

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      Ola Electric Scooters At FutureFactoryOla Futurefoundry will be based out of Coventry in United Kingdom which is home to many facilities including those of Jaguar and Aston MartinOla plans to make giant leaps in the field of future electric mobility in coming years and hence adding necessary infrastructure to its armoury. Ola Electric, the EV manufacturing arm of the ride-hailing major, has now laid the foundation of another important facility for the brand.The firm has now announced that it will be setting up its global centre for advanced engineering and vehicle design christened ‘Ola Futurefoundry’. This centre will be based in Coventry, United Kingdom, which is considered a global hub for the best automotive design and engineering talent in the world.Ola Futurefoundry – Hub for future EVs under OlaOla Futurefoundry will work in sync with the design and engineering teams based at Ola Campus in Bengaluru. The facility will house global talent across multiple disciplines of two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicle designs, digital and physical modelling, advanced high-performance automotive engineering and much more.The centre will also be home to talents that will focus on vehicle R&D around new energy systems including cell technologies. It will also team up with world-class education and research institutions in the UK to collaborate on technology research and development.Is this the upcoming Ola Electric Car?Ola has revealed that it will invest over US$100 million (around INR 750 crore) over the next 5 years into the state-of-art centre. Over 200 designers and automotive engineers will be working in this facility.Speaking on this occasion, Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and CEO, Ola, said that the Ola Futurefoundry will enable the company to tap into fantastic automotive designs and engineering talent in the UK to create the next generation of electric vehicles. Working in close collaboration with Ola headquarters in Bangalore, India, Futurefoundry will help Ola build the future of mobility with an aim to make EVs affordable across the world.Development of electric carsAggarwal recently kicked up a storm on social media when he shared an image of a car, therefore, hinting at the possibility of Ola Electric venturing into the space of producing electric cars. The tweet makes more sense now with the announcement of a new convention centre which will cater to development of both battery-powered two-wheelers and three-wheelers.Wayne Burgess, vice president – Vehicle Design, Ola Electric said, “Ola Futurefoundry is an important step in building a multi-disciplinary team that is agile, flexible and responsive to the various needs of our consumers around the world.” He further added that Futurefoundry will supplement and collaborate with the core team in Bengaluru to deliver exciting new EVs across two-wheeler, four-wheeler and other segments.Ola Electric has already built a state-of-art facility in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, which is considered to be the largest two-wheeler manufacturing plant in the world. Named Futurefactory, the Bengaluru-based EV startup has committed an investment of Rs 2,400 crore towards this project. More