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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Deluxe, Pleasure, Destini

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      Image – SameerficationSales in domestic market stood at 5,27,779 units, a decline of 33 percent over 7,91,137 units sold in October 2020
      Hero MotoCorp, the largest two wheeler maker across the globe has released their sales report for October 2021. The company has reported a 33 percent decline in domestic sales to the extent of 33 percent to a total of 5,27,779 units, down from 7,91,137 units sold in October 2020. Exports on the other hand increased from 15,711 units sold in October 2020 to 20,191 units in the past month.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2021
      Motorcycle sales stood at 5,05,957 units in the past month, a YoY de-growth over 7,32,498 units sold in the same month of the previous year. YTD sales also dipped significantly to 27,99,698 units in the April to October 2021 period, down from 29,39,553 unit sold in the same period of 2020. Best sellers include Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe. Even premium Hero motorcycles like Xtreme and Xpulse did decent numbers.
      Scooter sales also suffered a setback dipping to 42,013 units in the past month as against 74,350 units sold in October 2020. YTD sales were at 2,11,402 units, down from 2,45,246 units sold in the April to October 2020 period. Hero scooters include Destini, Maestro, Pleasure – which are not as much in demand as their motorcycles.
      This took total motorcycle and scooter sales to 5,47,970 units in October 2021 down from 8,06,848 units sold in October 2020. YTD sales dipped to 30,11,100 in the past 7 months of 2021 over 31,84,99 units sold in the same period of 2020.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2021
      New Launches From Hero
      In October 2021, Hero MotoCorp introduced XPulse 200 along with the Hero Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition. The new Pleasure+ XTec marked its entry into the company’s scooter portfolio. Pleasure + XTec comes in at a starting price of Rs 61,993 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Hero Xpulse 200 is priced at Rs 1,23,150 making it the most affordable entry-level bike in the country.
      Hero’s new Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition is at Rs 1,16,660. The Stealth Edition gets more sporty in a Matte Black colour scheme and receives class-leading features among which are all-LED lighting system, side stand engine cut off, etc. Its first-in-segment features also include integrated USB charger and 5 level adjustment for brightness of LCD display.
      Hero MotoCorp Exports Surge
      Exports of Hero MotoCorp were more positive with a 28 percent MoM increase to 20,191 units over 15,711 units shipped in October 2020. YTD exports surged to 1,76,807 units from 82,408 units sold in the same period of 2020. Sales over the coming weeks are expected to grow due to increased festive buying.
      As markets open up following the COVID-19 pandemic situation that we have been facing over the past year, Hero MotoCorp has accelerated their global expansion initiative. The company inaugurated a new dealership in Dubai in October 2021 so as to enhance their presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Domestic sales are also set to rise with the need for more personal means of travel though the ever escalating fuel prices could pose as a deterrent. More

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      Honda Sales Oct 2021 – Activa, Dio, CB Shine, CB350, Unicorn, Grazia

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      New Honda ActivaHonda’s top selling product was once again the Activa scooter while CB Shine, Grazia and Dio also added good numbers
      In October 2021, HMSI announced a crucial milestone that it has achieved. Sales crossed the 5 crore unit mark in India since 2001 and a major player to allow the company to achieve this was the Honda Activa scooter. Honda claimed that it took a total of 16 years to reach the first 2.5 crore target while the next 2.5 crores was achieved in just 5 years.
      During the month of October 2021, HMSI also released a new TVC campaign for the Activa and CD110 Dream Deluxe. Especially for the festive season, ‘Aap aur Activa – India Ke Do Pahiye’ campaign portrays emotions of the Indians who are back again following the pandemic embracing a new normal situation in the country. The CD110 Dream Deluxe campaign “KMPL” i.e. “Kamaal Per Litre” shows off the superior mileage offered on the motorcycle along with its outstanding features and performance.
      Honda Oct 2021 Scooters, Motorcycles
      Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has detailed their sales numbers (domestic and exports) for October 2021. During the past month, the company sold a total of 4,32,207 units. This included 3,94,623 units in domestic markets a de-growth of 20.19 percent over 4,94,459 units sold in October 2020. Honda also suffered a MoM decline as compared to 4,63,679 units sold in domestic markets in September 2021.
      A total of 37,584 units were exported last month. Exports saw a 14.86 percent YoY growth over 32,721 units exported in October 2020. The company has been noting a gradual increase in demand and the festive season with Dhanteras and Diwali could bring in better results for November 2021.
      Honda Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2021
      HMSI also expanded its BigWing network and inaugurated new outlets in Aluva, Mangalore, Karnataka and in Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra exclusively for mid-size motorcycle segment. A Road Safety campaign was also initiated in the past month with special emphasis on road safety and safe riding habits.
      This was held in association with Bengaluru Traffic Police and Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran and celebrated the first and fourth anniversaries of their safety driving education centers in Bangalore and Karnal respectively.
      Electric Two-Wheeler Segment Next FY
      With greater emphasis on the electric two wheeler segment, HMSI also plans to enter the arena with launch of an electric scooter next financial year. Honda has not announced details about the electric scooter they plan to launch first, but it could be the BENLY e.
      It was spied on test at Automotive Research Association of India in June this year. Honda’s first electric two-wheeler will compete with the like of TVS iQube Electric, Bajaj Chetak, Ather and soon to be launched Suzuki Burgman Electric and Hero’s electric scooter. More

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      2021 Aprilia SR 160 Facelift New Spy Shots – Launch Soon

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      New Aprilia SR160
      Aprilia SR 160 doesn’t have a direct rival in India but locks horns with its cousins from the Vespa brand
      Aprilia will be updating the SR 160 power scooter with a mild facelift in the next few days. Two prototypes of the updated scooter have been spotted in an Aprilia dealer yard in Bengaluru. This is the second instance where the facelifted SR 160 has been spotted in recent months, the first in an undisguised avatar.
      However, the updates are likely to remain purely cosmetic in nature with no changes in specifications. The nature of updates though subtle are noticeable. For instance, the new 2022 Aprilia SR 160 flaunts new body graphics which lend the scooter a fresh appeal.
      New Aprilia SR 160 Facelift – Updated Styling
      Among other updates is the addition of a single-piece pillion grab rail as opposed to split grab rails in the outgoing model. It also gets an updated V-shaped single-beam LED headlamp cluster instead of a dual-beam unit in the current SR 160.
      The headlight is flanked by sleek LED DRLs on both sides. Styling on the front apron has also been revised which now features new creases on the side fairings.
      New Aprilia SR160. Image – Aprilia Riders Club Bengaluru
      The scooter is seen in two paint schemes- white and black. The former gets a dual-tone treatment with blacked-out fenders, handlebar, grab rail, alloy wheels and floorboard panels. On closer inspection, it appears that the front mudguard has been provided with a carbon fibre finish which enhanced the premium appeal of the scooter.
      SR 160 continues to feature the same set of turn indicators housed on the sides of the handlebar. Another interesting piece of detail is the tricolour (green, white and red) of the Italian flag embossed on the front apron signifying the scooter’s origin.
      2021 Aprilia SR 160 Facelift – Mechanical Specs
      In its updated iteration, SR 160 will be powered by the same 160cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor which kicks out 10.8 bhp at 7600rpm and 11.6 Nm at 6000rpm. This motor is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by 30mm telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Anchorage is taken care of by a 220mm disc at front and a 140mm drum at rear, assisted by a single-channel ABS as standard.
      New Aprilia SR160
      Aprilia offers 14-inch alloy wheels on SR 160 while it tips the weighing scales at 122 kilos in the current model. Other features include a semi-digital instrument console as standard and a windscreen and perimeter-type crash guards that are offered as accessories. SR 160 is currently priced between Rs 1.09 lakh and Rs 1.16 lakh (ex-showroom). We can expect a slight bump in prices with the given set of updates.
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      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 – Classic 350, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Image for ref. Credit – Neev MotorcyclesRoyal Enfield total (domestic and exports) sales fell by over a third in October 2021
      Royal Enfield reported a decline in total sales in October 2021. This was true for domestic sales, and exports. 350cc sales fell to 37,409 units, down from 60,467 units. Volume loss stood at 23,058 units at 38.13 percent decline. In this segment, RE offers Classic, Bullet, Electra and Meteor. Soon there will be the addition of Hunter 350 in this list.
      The broader segment above 350cc saw marginal improvement at 4.67 percent. Sales were up at 6,724 units, up from 6,424 units. This segment is also the one that brings in the lion’s share of exports. In this segment, RE offers 650 Twins and Himalayan. This range will soon see the addition of Super Meteor 650.
      Exports last month fell to about 3.5k units, down from 4k units. Volume loss stood at 511units at 12.67 percent decline. Domestic sales fell to 40,611 units, down from 62,858 units. Volume loss stood at 22,247 units at 35.39 percent decline. Total sales fell below 45k units, down from 66,891 units. Volume loss is reported at 22,758 units at 34.02 percent decline.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021 – MoM growth
      MoM sales improved. 350cc segment grew from 25,520 units up at 46.59 percent. Volume gain stood at 11,889 units. The bigger segment compromising all of Royal Enfield’s above 350cc two-wheelers were in the red. Sales fell from juts over 8k units. Volume loss stood at 1,285 units down 16.04 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021
      MoM domestic sales grew by almost 50 percent, up from 27,233 units. Volume gain stood at 13,378 units. Exports fell by 44.06 percent MoM.Exports fell from 6.3k units at volume loss of over 2.7k units. MoM sales growth is reported at 31.63 percent, up from 33,529 units. Volume gain stood at 10,604 units.
      YTD FY21 total sales stands improved. This is largely on the back of exports reported at 161 percent growth. Exports for the last 7 months are totalled at just over 40k units, up from just over 15k units.
      Total sales in the last 7 months is up at 2,91,200 units, up from 2,74,679 units. The above 350cc segment saw sales grow to 45,590 units, up from 24,894 units at 83 percent growth. The 350cc segment saw sales fall marginally at 2 percent. Sales is down to 2,45,610 units, down from 2,49,785 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Oct 2021
      Auto industry limitations
      Limitations in production owing to Covid-19 pandemic now appear to be a smidgen in the larger scheme of issues the auto industry has been facing. The consequences of Covid-19 have been devastating, causing widespread delays to production and distribution, and sales. However at the time of limited or no sales, no attempt was made to mitigate the losses the auto industry has been facing due to this pandemic.
      The government didn’t step up and offer incentives for auto manufacturers to produce more vehicles while delays and losses endured were worked through. This came at a time when the Indian auto industry was already dealing with plagued sales. And now the industry is in the throes of non-availability of chips. In short, the industry continues to be plagued by matters that makes the current situation unpredictable. More

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      Hero Electric Scooter, EV Sales Cross 50k In 7 Months – 16.5k Awaiting Delivery

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      Hero Electric ScootersHero Electric YTD FY22 sales cross 50k units milestone; On track to achieve 2x sales in the fiscal
      Hero Electric is keen on seeing market share improve at the end of the current fiscal. Increased demand has helped the manufacturer sell over 50k units for the ongoing fiscal. At the end of October 2021, sales stood at 50,331 units. With demand on track, the company would be watching production with a keen eye.
      Its current production capacity expansion means the company is in a position to manufacture 5 lakh scooters a year. In a market that’s still tiny in terms of unit sale/volume, Hero Electric enjoys 36 percent market share.
      Demand for electric two-wheelers
      This can in part be attributed to select tax or tariff incentives on sale of specific EV categories. The EV transition is slowly but surely shaping up. This can be analysed though an increase in demand for EVs, especially in Europe where they are now more popular than ever before. Research firms show that by the end of the decade (2030), there will be a sizeable increase in EV demand.
      In recent months, electric two-wheeler sales in India has seen more movement than ever before. The ever growing e2W market has grown substantially in recent months, largely owing to a boost in demand for such offerings.
      Hero Electric Scooters
      With a focus on boosting domestic production for EVs and supporting customers with a wide range of ride ranges, Hero Electric is well positioned to take advantage of growth in the industry. With no sign of slowing down, e2W manufacturers show great interest in increasing production and making more.
      Car buyers are also shying away from petrol-powered cars, which is causing a surge in electric vehicle sales. Diesel cars have always been vindicated. And the two-wheeler market in India continues to post numbers that are collectively mindboggling. Electric vehicles are significantly cheaper to maintain with running costs being significantly lower than fuel costs.
      And fuel as we know it is starting to look like an expensive commodity. And electric two-wheelers are also popular because they’re presented as less polluting, generating significantly less air pollution than gas-powered vehicles, and they produce no emissions during operation.
      Hero Electric Waiting Period
      Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, “While we are happy celebrating the delivery of 50,000 bikes to the customers, we owe an apology to another 16500 customers who are on the waitlist for deliveries and may have to wait for a few more weeks. We are ramping up our capacities quickly to offer to customers their Hero choice of bikes as they walk into our showrooms.
      This is the moment to acknowledge the positive steps of the government that catalyzed this high growth EV ecosystem, and thank our customers, our business partners and above all our solid Hero team that has worked so hard to reach this milestone. We’ll soon have half a million satisfied users, many of them happily enjoying the comfort and convenience of Hero E bikes for more than 5 years; saving a fortune for themselves while contributing to a carbonless future.” More

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      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, Raider, iQube, XL100

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsTVS Motor Company reported a de-growth across motorcycle and scooter sales in domestic markets while exports increased marginally
      TVS Motor Company has registered a de-growth of 10.06 percent in October 2021 sales of two and three wheelers. Exports on the other hand noted an increase. Total sales (2 and 3 wheeler) stood at 3,55,033 units, down 10.06 percent over 3,94,724 units sold in October 2020 relating to a difference of 39,691 units.
      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 – Two Wheelers
      Two wheeler sales, that included motorcycles, scooters and moped, saw a 14.14 percent decline in domestic sales while exports increased 2.47 percent. Motorcycle sales dipped 0.52 percent to 1,72,361 units in October 2021, down from 1,73,263 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Motorcycle sales were led by Apache, Raider, Sport, Radeon, Star City and the RR 310.
      Scooter sales also fell 11.02 percent to 1,13,124 units, from 1,27,138 units sold in domestic markets in October 2020. In scooters, TVS offers Jupiter, New Jupiter 125, Ntorq, Zest, Scooty Pep+.
      Moped sales that included the TVS XL 100 saw a 31.44 percent YoY decline to 56,028 units in the past month from 81,720 units sold in October 2020. This took total 2 wheeler domestic sales down 14.14 percent to 2,58,777 units in October 2021, from 3,01,380 units sold in October 2020 a difference of 42,603 units.
      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
      Exports on the other hand saw better results with a 2.47 percent YoY increase to 82,736 units sold, up from 80,741 units sold in October 2020. Total two wheeler sales dipped 10.63 percent to 3,41,513 units in October 2021 from 3,82,121 units sold in October 2020.
      Month-on-Month sales of two wheelers increased in the case of motorcycles and scooters while moped sales dipped. Motorcycle sales increased 3.80 percent from 1,66,046 units sold in September 2021 to 1,72,361 units sold last month while scooter sales increased 8.68 percent to 1,13,124 units from 1,04,091 units sold in September 2021.
      Moped sales suffered a 10.17 percent MoM de-growth from 62,374 units sold in September 2021. This took total two wheeler domestic sales up 6.02 percent to 2,58,777 units in October 2021 over 2,44,084 units sold in September 2021. TVS XL, Jupiter and Apache lead the sales charts while Ntorq, Sport and Radeon also added good numbers to domestic sales.
      TVS Motor Sales Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
      MoM exports however dipped 6.44 percent from 88,427 units shipped in September 2021 while three wheeler exports fell 9.96 percent from 13,832 units sold in September 2021 to 12,455 units sold in the past month.
      Three Wheeler Sales and Exports
      Three wheeler YoY sales along with exports increased 7.28 percent YoY to 13,520 units, up from 12,603 units sold in the same month of the previous year. In domestic markets, the company sold 1,065 units, up 29.25 percent over 824 units sold in October 2020. Exports increased 5.74 percent to 12,455 units in October 2021 up from 11,779 units shipped in October 2020. Three wheeler totals thus stood at 13,520 units, up 7.28 percent over 12,603 units sold in October 2020. TVS Motors offers a range of 3 wheeler models in India with the most popular being the King Duramax.
      MoM sales of three wheelers increased 31 percent in domestic markets from 813 units sold in September 2021. Exports however, dipped 9.96 percent over 13,832 units shipped in September 2021. Total three and two wheeler domestic sales and exports increased 2.27 percent to 3,55,033 units in October 2021 over 3,47,156 units sold in September 2021. More

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      Bajaj Sales Oct 2021 Decline – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, Chetak, CT100

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 250 was launched a few days agoBajaj Auto has reported a de-growth in terms of domestic sales and exports in the two wheeler segment while CV sales surged
      October auto sales numbers have been released and the past month has been a weak one for the auto sector. Rising fuel costs are a major factor leading to these lower than expected sales.
      Bajaj Auto has released their sales report for October 2021. De-growth was reported in for the two wheeler segment (domestic and exports) while commercial vehicle sales increased YoY. Best sellers includes the Pulsar, CT100, Platina, Dominar, Avenger and even the Chetak electric scooter has been in good demand.
      Bajaj Auto YoY Sales
      Across the two wheeler segment, sales dipped 17 percent YoY to 3,91,303 units, down from 4,70,290 units sold in October 2020. Domestic sales dipped 26 percent to 1,98,738 units in the past month, down from 2,68,631 units sold in October 2020. Exports on the other hand fell marginally by 5 percent to 1,92,565 units, from 2,01,659 units sold in October 2020.
      Commercial vehicle sales increased by 16 percent thanks to outstanding sales in domestic markets. CV sales stood at 48,312 units in the past month, up from 41,748 units sold in October 2020. Domestic sales increased 58 percent to 19,827 units from 12,529 units sold in October 2020.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Oct 2021
      Exports however dipped 3 percent to 24,485 units in the past month, from 29,219 units shipped in October 2020. This took total domestic sales and exports (2 wheelers and CV) down 14 percent to 4,39,615 units in October 2021 from 5,12,038 units of October 2020.
      YTD Sales Performance
      Bajaj Auto Limited has seen outstanding year-to-date sales results, more so in terms of exports. Taking into account the period April to October 2021, two wheeler domestic sales increased 2 percent to 10,29,438 units, up from 10,04,806 units. Exports on the other hand surged 56 percent to 12,91,085 units, up from 8,29,878 units sold in the same period of 2020. This related to a 26 percent growth across total two wheeler sales to 23,20,523 units, from 18,34,684 units sold in the same 7 month period of 2020.
      YTD commercial vehicle sales increased 55 percent to 2,69,513 units in the April to October 2021 period from 1,73,794 units sold in the same period of 2020. In this case also, positive sales were reported across domestic sales and exports by 90 percent and 44 percent respectively.
      Bajaj Auto Sales YTD FY2021/22
      Total domestic sales increased 6 percent to 11,07,918 units in April to October 2021, up from 10,46,009 units sold in the same 2020 period. Exports on the other hand, increased 54 percent to 14,82,118 units, up from 9,6,469 units shipped in the 7 month period of 2020. Total two wheeler and CV sales saw a 29 percent YTD increase to 25,90,036 units, up from 20,08,478 units sold in the same period of 2020.
      The all-new Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250 are now on sale in India. These quarter-liter Pulsar motorcycles start off at Rs 1.38 lakh. Pulsar N250 is a naked street fighter while Pulsar F250 is a semi-faired motorcycle. These two models are expected to draw in more customers during the months ahead. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales, Exports Breakup Sep 2021 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, Himalayan

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      File photo.Royal Enfield sales have suffered largely due to supply shortage – Demand is high post launch of new motorcycles
      Royal Enfield reported de-growth in terms of domestic sales both where YoY (-52.29 percent) and MoM (-30.30 percent) sales were concerned. On a YoY basis, every bike in the company lineup has posted a de-growth except for the Himalayan. Total domestic sales in September 2021 stood at 27,233 units, down from 55,910 units sold in September 2020. MoM sales in August 2021 had stood at 39,070 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Sep 2021
      It was the Classic 350 that led this list despite sales dipping 64.58 percent to 13,751 units, down from 38,827 units sold in September 2020. MoM sales of this model also suffered de-growth of 41.37 percent over 23,453 units sold in August 2021. Share in the company lineup also dipped from 60.03 percent held in August 2021 to 50.49 percent in the past month.
      Royal Enfield launched the new generation model of this best seller in September 2021 in a price range of Rs. 1.84 lakh to Rs. 2.15 lakh (ex-sh). Next up was the RE Meteor 350 with 6,184 units sold last month. This was a 3.09 percent MoM de-growth over 6,381 units sold in August 2021.
      Positive sales were reported for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. YoY sales increased 184.27 percent from 1,278 units sold in September 2020 to 3,633 units sold in the past month. MoM sales increased 31.16 percent over 2,770 units sold in August 2021.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Sep 2021
      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 sales dipped 76.28 percent YoY to 2,170 units, down from 8,883 units sold in September 2020. MoM sales slipped 42.57 percent over 3,669 units sold in August 2021. Sales also dipped for the 650 Twins and Electra 350 on a YoY basis down 25.55 percent and 88.28 percent respectively. However, the 650 Twins performed better in terms of MoM sales which increased from 834 units sold in August 2021 to 886 units in the past month.
      Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Sep 2021
      Royal Enfield shipments to global markets ended on a positive note in September 2021. Exports which had stood at 4,127 units in September 2020 increased 52.65 percent to 6,300 units in the past month. MoM exports however, dipped 7.22 percent over 6,790 units shipped in August 2021.
      Here it was the RE Himalayan that was most in demand. Himalayan exports surged 55.63 percent to 2,294 units up from 1,474 units shipped in September 2020. MoM exports also increased 52.73 percent over 1,502 units shipped in August 2021. Meteor 350 exports stood at 1,530 units in the past month, with a MoM de-growth of 35.90 percent over 2,387 units shipped in August 2021.
      Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Sep 2021
      Shipments of RE Classic 350 increased both in terms of YoY and MoM up 82.38 percent to 1,273 units in September 2021, from 698 units shipped in September 2020. MoM sales saw even better results, up 77.05 percent over 719 units exported in August 2021. Exports of the RE 650 Twins and Classic 500 dipped YoY and MoM while there were 71 units of the Bullet 350 exported in September 2021.
      The company now plans launch of the Scram 411, a more road-oriented version of the Royal Enfield Himalayan. There is also the 650 cruiser, which is getting ready to be launched as Super Meteor 650. In the 350cc range, a new roadster is being planned for launched, likely to be called Hunter 350. More