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      Enigma Electric Motorcycle Bookings Open Ahead Of Launch – 140 Kms Range

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      New Enigma Electric Motorcycle – Cafe RacerEnigma plans to achieve 100 percent localisation of Cafe Racer by 2022 and is also working on a home-grown lithium-ion battery unit
      Electric vehicle (EV) startup Enigma Automobiles have announced the commencement of pre-bookings of its upcoming electric motorcycle named ‘Cafe Racer’. The electric bike is expected to be launched in the coming few days ahead of Diwali next month. Interested consumers can register their bookings through authorised dealerships or the official company website.
      Enigma claims that Cafe Racer has been completely designed and developed in India. Cafe Racer will be launched at a Pan India level. The bike will be available in five paint schemes namely Earl Grey, Military Green, Thunder White, RMS Red and Log Orange.
      Enigma Electric Motorcycle ‘Cafe Racer’ Styling
      Starting with its design, as its name clearly suggests, Cafe Racer has been designed as a cafe racer with neo-retro styling elements. These include a round headlamp, fork gaiters, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, wire-spoked wheels and a single-piece piece seat with a signature Cafe-Racer-style cowl. Other highlights include a clip-on handlebar, a short front fender and a rear tyre hugger.
      The motorcycle gets a nice contrasting appeal with a silver-coloured faux tank, a white tail section and blacked-out central panels and rims with a glossy finish. That said, the central panel of the motorcycle which houses the electric motor and battery looks slightly odd in profile.
      Enigma Electric Scooter and Motorcycle Dealership
      Speaking on this development Anmol Bohre, Founder & CEO, Enigma Automobiles, said, “When we started designing our motorcycle, our ambition was to create a motorbike that would serve as a powerful exploration tool but also balance the everyday commuting without breaking the bank. Keeping that in mind, we are extremely thrilled and delighted to launch our first Electric motorcycle – Café Racer, which is advanced and capable.”
      Powertrain Specs
      Powering Enigma Cafe Racer is an electric motor that delivers a peak power output of 5.6kW. This motor derives energy from a 72V 50 Ah LifePo4 (Lithium ferrous phosphate) battery cell that has the capacity to offer up to 5000 cycles and a claimed range of 140km on a single charge. Top-speed on this electric motorcycle has been rated at around 136 kmph.
      Performance of Cafe Racer is claimed to be at par with the IC engine-powered motorcycles. Using a standard charger, the battery could be juiced up 0-80 percent in 3 hours or a full 100 percent in four hours. The company is providing a 5-year warranty for the battery pack with unlimited kilometers while spoke wheels of the motorcycle are offered with a 3-year tyre warranty.
      Bohre further revealed that the vintage-inspired motorcycle will offer the convenience of a commuter in combination with off-roading capabilities. The electric Cafe Racer is simple, demands low maintenance and is high on power. As mentioned earlier, the bike has been indigenously developed and is currently being manufactured at the company’s facilities in Bhopal and Hyderabad. More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Sep 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, XL100, Ntorq

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      Image – MRD VlogsTVS Motor Company was the third best selling two wheeler maker in India in the past month, after Hero and Honda
      Two wheeler sales in India were on the decline last month. Every leading two wheeler automaker posted negative growth with the exception of TVS Motor Company. TVS Motor Company’s domestic sales in September 2021 stood at 2,44,084 units, as compared to sales of 2,41,762 units in the corresponding month last year. This was a marginal 0.96 percent YoY growth.
      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Sep 2021
      TVS XL commuter continued to be the best selling two wheeler from TVS, with 61,664 units sold last month. This is a declined of 10.54 percent over 68,929 units sold in September 2020. The XL 100 currently commands a 25.26 percent share in total TVS two wheeler sales for Sep 2021. More recently, the company added a new Coral Silk colour option to its palate in addition to existing colours of Mint Blue, Luster Gold, Red Black and Grey Black
      TVS Jupiter was at No. 2 with 56,339 units sold last month and was the second best-selling scooter in the country after the Honda Activa. This was a 0.45 percent growth over 56,085 units sold in September 2020 while its share in the company lineup stands at 23.08 percent. The new TVS Jupiter 125 has been recently launched in India at Rs 73,400. It is based on a new platform, gets a new engine and comes with disc brake or a drum options upfront.
      The Apache range of motorcycles in the 160cc to 200cc segment, noted sales of 40,661 units last month, up 7.60 percent over 37,788 units sold in September 2020. Currently holding a 16.66 percent share, the company has just introduced the 2022 Apache RTR 160 4V in the Indian market starting from Rs 1,15,265 onward.
      TVS Sales Sep 2021
      TVS Raider 1st Month Sales
      TVS Ntorq, Sport and Radeon each posted YoY growth. The NTorq 125 grabbed a fifth position in terms of scooter sales in September 2021 with 29,452 units sold, a 12.63 percent growth over 26,150 units sold in September 2020. Sport sales also increased 3.59 percent to 14,650 units while Radeon sales increased 3.40 percent to 13,296 units in the past month.
      Sales of TVS Star City also increased 8.16 percent last month to 8,766 units, up from 8,105 units sold in September 2020. Next up was the new TVS Raider, which was launched recently. In its first month, it has registered sales of over 7k units. However, sales de-growth was reported in the case of the TVS Pep+ (-42.78 percent) and TVS Zest (-15.41 percent). It was the TVS iQube electric scooter that noted a surge in demand up 10842.86 percent to 766 units, from just 7 units sold in September 2020.
      TVS Exports Breakup Sep 2021
      In export markets, TVS Motor Company has posted a 22.11 percent growth in a YoY basis. Total exports which had stood at 70,684 units in September 2020, increased to 86,313 units in the past month.
      TVS Exports Sep 2021
      In global markets, it was the Star City 125 and Star City that were most in demand. Star City 125 sales increased 41.37 percent YoY to 32,619 units, up from 23,073 units sold in September 2020 with a 37.79 percent share. Star City sales increased 6.71 percent to 28,712 units last month, up from 26,907 units shipped in September 2020.
      At No. 3 it was the Apache, with a 23.31 percent YoY sales growth. Sales which had stood at 9,913 units in September 2020, increased to 12,224 units last month. TVS Ntorq and Sport also found increased demand in global markets, up 53.25 percent to 6,208 units and up 25.09 percent to 4,038 units respectively.
      Export de-growth was reported in the case of TVS Victor and XL, both of which dipped 28.57 percent and 14.35 percent respectively YoY in the past month. TVS Radeon, Raider and Wego saw exports increase to 440 units, 280 units and 230 units respectively while exports of the RR310 stood at 52 units. TVS Jive and Jupiter failed to find any buyers globally. More

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      Ultraviolette F77 Electric Motorcycle Performance Testing – New Teaser

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      Ultraviolette F77 Electric Motorcycle – New TeaserUltraviolette has set up its manufacturing facility near Electronic City in Bangalore and plans to produce 15,000 EVs annually
      Ultraviolette, like many other promising electric vehicle startups in recent times, has managed to grab attention from all corners even before it could launch its first product. Speaking of its first product, the company revealed its first product in the form of an electric motorcycle prototype named F77 back in October 2019.
      Recently, it was revealed that the F77 electric bike is slated to undergo series production from the first quarter of CY2022 with its launch expected to take place by March next year. Ahead of its productions, the brand has released a new video on YouTube which reveals the advanced testing being carried on the upcoming motorcycle.
      Ultraviolette F77 Performance – New testing protocols
      Unlike conventional pre-launch test trials, the one conducted by Ultraviolette involved the use of many electronic sensors to obtain various kinds of data. The tests involved evaluation of handling, stability, acceleration and braking of F77. As explained in the video, there are two parts to vehicle testing- qualitative and quantitative.
      Qualitative means obtaining data through evaluation by riding in different conditions and getting responses, feedback, efforts, etc. Quantitative means correlating the information obtained from the former with tangible data such as pitch, roll, yaw, stiffness and more. Different sensors have been used to capture and monitor various parameters of F77.
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      Quantitative Tests
      Starting with the quantitative evaluation, LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) are mounted on front forks and rear shock absorbers to determine suspension travel and behaviour. Further, accelerometers are installed on multiple points of the motorcycle such as wheels, swingarm and handlebar to measure forces induced when traveling on road.
      Strain gauges are used to determine minute deformations on critical components which are also attached on multiple points in the chassis. In addition to these, several temperature sensors are employed to capture a thermal map of the motorcycle under various scenarios.
      Qualitative Tests
      Coming to qualitative assessments, these involve multiple tests like Slalom, braking, acceleration, wobble and weaving which are conducted by almost every automotive manufacturer to evaluate various parameters of a vehicle’s on-road performance. Other attributes evaluated are feedback from the rider, tyres locking up and how much the bike dives while braking and so on.
      The upcoming F77 is claimed to be the fastest motorcycle in the electric two-wheeler space in India. Based on the initial prototype revealed earlier, the bike could attain a top speed of 140 kmph and a 0-60 kmph acceleration in just 2.9 seconds. The battery pack involved is expected to return a range of 150 km on a single range though there have been talks of Ultraviolette launching another variant of F77 with a greater range. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc Gets Green Light For Launch

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      Image for reference. Credit – Bike ExifThe upcoming 650cc Himalayan is being developed at Royal Enfield’s UK-based technical centre
      A few months ago, rumours of Royal Enfield developing a more powerful version of Himalayan broke out on the internet. The Chennai-based bikemaker has given a green light to the project and that the new Himalayan will be powered by a 650cc parallel-twin engine.
      Fresh details regarding this upcoming motorcycle have emerged which give us more insights. Himalayan 650 wasn’t initially part of Royal Enfield’s plan when it decided to build the 650cc parallel-twin motor. Development work on this motorcycle started around 18 months ago.
      Demerits of current Himalayan
      The primary concern for the company is that Himalayan in its current form weighs around 199 kilos which is on the heavier side. Therefore, plonking it with a larger power plant will only make it heavier. Hence, Royal Enfield is likely to retune the chassis of the adventure bike in the new 650cc iteration.
      Moreover, the excess weight of the current Himalayan is also one of its prime negative attributes in the otherwise popular motorcycle. The current 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor delivers a fairly modest output of 24.3 bhp and a peak torque of 32 Nm while the additional weight doesn’t help its case either. The motorcycle isn’t lively on roads and is unable to hold triple-digit speeds while cruising.
      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan 410
      Himalayan 650cc Launch
      The new Himalayan 650 will have many critical variations with respect to the current model. For instance, the new 650cc iteration of Himalayan would not be as capable on rough terrains as the current model. It will be available in two derivatives- one with alloy wheels and one with spoked rims. The former will be pitched as a sports tourer while the latter will be a road-biased adventure tourer.
      This means it will not be a proper adventure bike by any stretch of imagination and the adventure tourer variant will be more of a tour-orientated soft-roader. Royal Enfield is also expected to downsize the front wheel from 21-inches to a 19-inch unit for more road-friendly usage. Further, the bikemaker may not even call this upcoming motorcycle as ‘Himalayan’ and allot it a brand new moniker.
      Rider will be mounted on a higher saddle in the new Himalayan 650 and ground clearance will be impressive as well. The exhaust pipe will also be mounted higher. Around 80-85 percent design of the current model will be carried forward in the new motorcycle. Therefore, we can expect Royal Enfield to retain its overall rugged styling.
      Expected Features & Powertrain
      The company might equip the new Himalayan with features such as a new instrument console with a TFT display. It might also offer Bluetooth connectivity along with multiple riding modes and also a one-level traction control system. Braking setup of the motorcycle will also be enhanced.
      Powering this upcoming derivative of Himalayan will be a familiar 648cc, parallel-twin engine sourced from Interceptor and Continental GT. This motor pushes out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque and is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox. However, we still have to wait for at least three years since the new Himalayan 650 isn’t coming before the last quarter of 2024.
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      125cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021 – CB Shine, Splendor, Glamour, Raider, KTM

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      Image – The Bikers DiaryThe 125cc motorcycle segment saw the addition of a new vehicle in the form of TVS Raider
      The 125cc motorcycle segment registered a decline in sales for Sep 2021. This segment comprises of entry level commuters in the form of CB Shine, Splendor to sport machines in the form of KTM Duke 125 and KTM RC 125.
      125cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021
      In terms of sales, it was the Honda CB Shine which managed to take the lead in Sep 2021 with over 1.42 lakh units sold. This is a 20% increase over sales registered in Sep 2020. It is the only motorcycle in the segment to have registered an increase in sales and commands over 57% market share.
      Next in line is Bajaj Pulsar 125, which registered sales of 39,081 units in Sep 2021. This when compared to sales in Sep 2020, is a decline of 24%. In the same month last year, Pulsar 125 sales were at 51,040 units. Pulsar market share in the segment stands at almost 16%.
      Hero Splendor 125 takes the next spot on the podium with sales of over 31k units. This is a huge decline of over 51% when compared with sales of 64,377 units registered in Sep 2020. Market share stands at 12.65%.
      125cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021
      Hero Glamour takes the 4th spot in the list of top selling 125cc motorcycles of India. For Sep 2021, Glamour sales stood at almost 29k units. This was a decline of 61% in comparison with Sep 2020 sales, when the motorcycle registered sales of almost 70k units. Market share went below 11%.
      Next up is the new kid on the block – TVS Raider. Launched only recently, this is the first month where TVS Raider sales are being reported. In Sep 2021, Raider registered over 7k units in sales and managed to get almost 3% market share. Over the next few months, Raider sales are expected to grow even further.
      KTM 125 range is the most expensive of the lot, costing more than twice than the above mentioned motorcycles. Sales of KTM 125 stood at just 582 units in Sep 2021, declining from 2,217 units in Sep 2020. Overall 125cc motorcycle sales stood at over 2.47 lakh units in Sep 2021. This is a decline of over 19% when compared with Sep 2020 sales of 3.05 lakh units.
      New TVS Raider
      Powering Raider is a 124.8 cc air/ oil-cooled 3V engine that churns out 11 bhp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 11.2 Nm at 6,000rpm. This unit is linked to a 5-speed gearbox and returns a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 67 kmpl. The engine has been equipped with TVS’ Ecothrust Fuel injection (ETFi) and start/stop technologies which improve mileage.
      Suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic forks at front and five-step adjustable gas-charged mono-shock and single-sided swingarm at rear. Braking hardware comprises 240mm front petal disc brake and 130mm rear drum brake at front and rear respectively with synchronized braking. More

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      Bajaj Dominar 250 Sales Down To 4 Units Ahead Of New Pulsar Launch

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      Image – Throttle 98Dominar 250 could face cannibalization if Pulsar 250 is competitively priced and offers more value to customers
      Launched last year in March, Dominar 250 is one of the most affordable 250cc bikes in the country. It is currently available at a starting price of Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike will soon face competition from one of its own – Pulsar 250. The latter is scheduled for launch on October 28. Ahead of that, Dominar 250 sales have nosedived in September.
      Dominar 250 September sales
      Bajaj offers a wide range of motorcycles in the 250cc range. Apart from Dominar 250, they have the Husqvarna twins Svartpilen and Vitpilen, then the KTM Duke 250 and ADV 250. This week will see the launch of Pulsar NS250 and Pulsar 250F.
      With production constrained due to global shortage of parts, it is likely that Dominar 250 production numbers are low so that they could more units of the Pulsar 250 Twins. Bajaj has not said anything about discontinuing Dominar 250. In fact, they have been more bullish on the 250cc segment than anyone else in the industry.
      From 440 units in August, Dominar 250 sales have dropped to just 4 units in September. Many potential buyers would have adopted a wait and watch policy. They are expected to take a decision once Pulsar 250 is launched. It remains to be seen which among the two emerges as favourite.
      Bajaj Dominar Sales Last 12 Months
      In the last 12 months, Dominar 250 sales have averaged 560 units per month. Its bigger sibling Dominar 400 appears to be doing relatively better with average monthly sales of 741 units. Dominar 250 sales are likely below expectation, even though the bike is competitively priced. Earlier this year in July, Bajaj had even reduced price of Dominar 250 from Rs 1.71 lakh to Rs 1.54 lakh.
      A reduction of 17k was significant, especially at a time when most manufacturers have raised prices of their two-wheelers multiple times this year. However, price cut does not seem to have made any major difference in sales. August sales of 440 units are quite less as compared to a high of 1,750 units in October last year.
      Apart from pricing, Bajaj has also worked to improve the bike’s look and feel. In August, three new colour options were introduced for Dominar 250. All three are dual-tone colour options, referred to as Citrus Rush and Matt Silver, Sparkling Black and Matt Silver, and Racing Red and Matt Silver. These have significantly enhanced the bike’s sporty profile.
      Dominar 250 vs. Pulsar 250
      Being the largest Pulsar ever, the 250cc model is expected to be a well-equipped bike. In terms of styling, Pulsar 250 sports an entirely new look. Only a limited number of features have been borrowed from existing Pulsar motorcycles. Key updates include a new semi-digital instrument console. It is possible that the bike could get Bluetooth-based connectivity features.
      The bike gets a new chassis. The frame comprises a twin tubular cradle frame and there is no downtube. The bike utilizes standard telescopic forks at front and a monoshock absorber at rear. Both wheels have disc brakes and dual-channel ABS is expected to be standard. The bike will be utilizing Grimeca callipers.
      Powering Pulsar 250 will be an entirely new 249cc, single cylinder, air/oil-cooled motor. It is expected to generate 24 bhp of max power and 20 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike is expected to get advanced features like assist and sipper clutch and variable valve actuation (VVA). In comparison, Dominar 250 has a 248.77 cc, liquid cooled motor that generates 27 ps / 23.5 Nm. It has 37mm USD forks at front. More

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      2022 Honda Rebel 250cc Cruiser Makes Global Debut

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      2022 Honda Rebel 250cc Cruiser
      Honda Rebel 250 has been positioned as an entry-level cruiser in Honda’s lineup
      Honda has taken the covers off from its latest cruiser offering Rebel 250. The new Rebel 250 will sit at the bottom of the Japanese brand’s cruiser motorcycles lineup. Other models in this range include Rebel 300, Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100. The 2022 Rebel 250 comes wrapped in a new Pearl Spencer Blue colour option in Japan.
      2022 Honda Rebel 250cc – Typical Cruiser Styling
      However, this paint scheme has been reserved for the top-spec Rebel 250 S Edition. The bike is seen wearing a dark blue metallic paint which is prominent on its fuel tank as well as the rear fender. Rest of the parts including the motorcycle’s engine and gearbox assembly and hardware setup have been painted black.
      This creates a nice sporty contrast that looks bold and fiery This premium variant of the cruiser bike also comes with diamond-stitched split-style seats, fork gaiters and a headlamp cowl as standard fitments.
      The standard edition of Rebel 250 is still available with a matte grey shade and tan brown seats. Some other highlights include a round headlamp, a stubby rear fender and circular rearview mirrors. No other changes have been made to the bike.
      2022 Honda Rebel 250cc Cruiser
      Features & Specifcations
      In terms of features, the new Rebel 250 has been equipped with full LED lighting with a quad projector headlight and a fully digital circular instrument cluster. Suspension duties on the motorcycle are carried out by conventional telescopic forks at front and twin shock absorbers attached to the swingarm at rear. Braking duties are handled by single disc brakes at both ends with calipers from Nissin. This is aided by a dual-channel ABS.
      Powering Rebel 250 is a 249cc single-cylinder engine that delivers an output of 25.6 bhp and 22 Nm of peak torque. This motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Rebel 250 gets an extremely low seat height of 690mm and forward-set footpegs which offer a very relaxed and comfortable riding posture. The bike tips the weighing scales at 177 kilos.
      Rebel in India?
      The new Rebel 250 goes on sale in Japan starting January 20, 2022 with prices starting at about Rs 4 lakh. This bike is unlikely to make its way to India shores. However, there have been rumours of Honda bringing the more premium Rebel 500 to India this year, unfortunately, its launch has been delayed due to the ongoing pandemic.
      Honda doesn’t offer a single cruiser motorcycle in India but instead has found success by launching a retro-style classic roadster in the form of CB350. This bike is currently available in two derivatives- H’Ness CB350 and CB350RS. Honda could launch the Rebel range in India under their BigWing network as a CBU. More

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      Suzuki Sales Breakup Sep 2021 – Access, Gixxer, Burgman, Intruder

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      Image – Arif VlogsWith a sales volume of 45,040 units, Access led the domestic sales charts of Suzuki in September this year
      Automobile sales all across the globe have been adversely hit by the shortage of semiconductor chips. This is taking a toll on sales figures of automakers in India as well. Suzuki is one such two-wheeler manufacturer that has witnessed a slump in sales in recent months.
      Suzuki Sales Breakup Sep 2021- Access Leads Charts
      The Japanese bikemaker registered a monthly sales volume of 55,608 units in September this year. In comparison, the company sold 61,809 units in August this year and 65,195 units in September last year. This resulted in MoM and YoY decline by 10 percent and 14.71 percent respectively.
      The sales chart was led by Access which is one of the highest-selling 125cc scooters in the country as of now. Access recorded a sales volume of 45,040 units last month which resulted in an MoM decline of 8.33 percent and a YoY decline of 15 percent. In comparison, Suzuki had dispatched 49,135 units of the 125cc scooter in August this year and 53,031 units in September last year.
      Access was followed by Burgman which registered a sales volume of 8,669 units in September this year. This figure stood at 11,011 units for the previous month and 9,866 units for the same month last year. As a result, sales depreciated by 21.27 percent MoM and 12.13 percent YoY. Suzuki sold 1,340 units of Gixxer last month which resulted in an MoM growth of 4.77 percent and YoY degrowth of 31.46 percent.
      Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales, Exports Sep 2021 vs Sep 2020 (YoY)
      The quarter-litre iterations of Gixxer recorded a sales volume of 307 units which resulted in MoM growth of 8.87 percent and YoY growth of 265.48 percent. Intruder registered a monthly sales of 228 units in September this year. This led to MoM growth of 280 percent and a YoY decline of 12 percent. Only 24 units of Hayabusa were dispatched last month in comparison to 42 units dispatched in August.
      Exports- Gixxer Leads
      Suzuki exported a total of 12,404 two-wheelers to overseas markets in September this year. In August this year, the Japanese bikemaker shipped over 11,654 two-wheelers to foreign markets which resulted in an MoM growth of 6.44 percent. During September last year, 6,466 units were dispatched to overseas countries which led to a growth of 91.83 percent.
      The company dispatched 6,407 units to Gixxer which became the highest exported model from Suzuki for September 2021. During the same period last year, 3,373 units of Gixxer were shipped to overseas markets which translated to YoY growth of 90 percent. In August this year, 5,174 units of the 150cc motorcycle were shipped abroad with MoM growth of 23.83 percent.
      Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales, Exports Sep 2021 vs Aug 2021 (MoM)
      Burgman was the second-most popular model from Suzuki last month with a monthly sales volume of 3,319 units followed by the quarter-litre Gixxer with 1,298 units dispatched. The company exported 800 units of Hayate, 344 units of Access, 144 united of Lets and 92 units of Intruder. More