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      Hero Sales Breakup June 2024 – Splendor, Glamour, Xtreme, Passion, Destini, Vida

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      Hero SplendorSplendor, HF Deluxe and Glamour accounted for the bulk of Hero MotoCorp’s sales to command a combined market share of 85.52%Market leader Hero MotoCorp continued its dominance in the two wheeler segment with domestic sales at 4,90,743 units last month. This translated to a growth of 16.09% over the corresponding month figures of 4,22,740 units. While the company has received outstanding response for its motorcycle range, sales of Xoom and Maestro in the scooter segment dipped as buyers have been recently showing more preference towards electric scooters.Hero MotoCorp Sales June 2024 – YoY ComparisonAs always, Hero Splendor commanded the sales charts in June 2024 with 3,05,586 unit sales to garner a 62.27% share on this list. This was also a 28.21% YoY growth over 2,38,340 units sold in June 2023 relating to a volume increase of 67,246 units.Hero Sales Breakup June 2024HF Deluxe sales grew marginally by 0.75% to 89,941 units last month from 89,275 units sold in June 2023 while Hero Glamour has reported the highest percentage growth on a YoY basis by 115.88% to 24,159 units sold in June 2024. This was a volume growth of 12,968 units over 11,191 units sold in June 2023. The Glamour currently commands a 4.92% share on this domestic list.Hero Xtreme 125R, launched earlier this year has captured a No. 4 position on the company’s domestic sales list with sales of 21,054 units and a 4.29% share. This 125cc sports bike is priced at Rs 95,000 for the IBS and Rs 99,500 for ABS variant (ex-showroom). Sales of the Passion dipped by 72.45% YoY to 13,100 units, a volume decline of 34,454 units from 47,554 units sold in June 2023.  NoHero DomesticJun-24Jun-23DiffGrowth % YoY% Share Jun 241Splendor3,05,5862,38,34067,24628.2162.272HF Deluxe89,94189,2756660.7518.333Glamour24,15911,19112,968115.884.924Xtreme 125R21,054021,054–4.295Passion13,10047,554-34,454-72.452.676Destini 12511,1407,6703,47045.242.277Pleasure8,7777,85292511.781.798Xoom4,9068,926-4,020-45.041.009Vida4,0392,7601,27946.340.8210Xpulse 2003,9593,57738210.680.8111Xtreme 160 / 2003,1383,095431.390.6412Karizma 2104760476–0.1013Mavrick 4404590459–0.0914Maestro92,500-2,491-99.640.00–Total4,90,7434,22,74068,00316.09100.00Hero Destini 125 continues to attract buyers in its segment with 11,140 units sold last month, up 45.24% over 7,670 units sold in June 2023. Hero Pleasure too has seen improved demand in domestic markets with an 11.78% YoY growth to 8,777 units while sales of the Xoom scooter dipped by 45.04% to 4,906 units in the past month from 8,926 units sold in the same month last year.Vida Electric Scooter SalesLower down on the Hero MotoCorp domestic sales list was the Vida electric scooter with a 46.34% YoY improvement in sales to 4,039 units. There had been 2,760 units sold in June 2023.  Hero XPulse 200 also saw its sales grow by 10.68% to 3,959 units last month while Xtreme 160/200 sales were up 1.39% to 3,139 units.Karizma 210 contributed 476 units to company domestic sales last month. The bike was recently spotted on test along with the Hero Xpulse 210. Hero Mavrick 400 sales stood at 459 units while there were 9 units of the Maestro sold last month relating to a 99.64% YoY decline from 2,500 units sold in June 2023. More

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      Upcoming Ola Motorcycle Teaser Video Out – CEO Takes A Test Ride

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      Upcoming Ola Motorcycle TeasedIf launched, upcoming Ola motorcycle will rival other electric bikes from manufacturers like Revolt, Oben, Tork and othersEnthusiastic CEO of Ola Electric, Bhavish Aggarwal, has dropped a new teaser revolving around their upcoming electric motorcycle. This is a short three second video on social media and has garnered a lot of attention. Hence sparking the question of a potential unveil of upcoming Ola motorcycle on August 15th.Upcoming Ola MotorcycleOla Electric has conquered the 2W electric mobility segment in India. If we take the sales prospect of Ola Electric in June 2024, the company sold close to 37K units and led the segment. Currently at the top of its game in electric scooter segment, Ola intends to recreate the same magic in electric motorcycle segment.Ola Cyber Racer Top VariantIndia has responded well to electric scooter genre ever since its inception. Being price-wise competitive, Ola Electric has managed to outsell all of its rivals with the popular S1 range of electric scooters. Now the aspirations of Ola Electric seems to have extended to electric motorcycles as well.In this short 3-second video teaser on social media, Bhavish Aggarwal has remained tight-lipped about their upcoming motorcycle. The caption of Aggarwal’s video on social media read “Taking a test ride” with a winking smiley. We can’t see a lot of this motorcycle, but can grasp a few elements.Taking a test ride ? pic.twitter.com/sZS5Pvx1VH
      — Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) July 28, 2024For example, there are skinny tyres on this particular unit, suggesting that it could be a budget offering to appeal to masses. It is of street fighter genre, donning a wide handlebar and a fairly aggressive and sporty riding stance. Headlights seem to be LEDs on this particular unit.Just for hype around the IPO launch?There were a lot more details revealed in previous teaser from the brand. In that teaser, we could see the battery pack of upcoming Ola motorcycle along with some of the circuitry and control units. We can also see a mid-mounted motor driving the rear wheel with chain drive. All of these were mounted on what looks like a double cradle frame.Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedLast year, Ola Electric showcased four electric motorcycle concepts. The names of these motorcycles have gone through trademark applications too. These are called M1 Cyber Racer, M1 Cruiser, M1 Adventure and Diamond Head. The teased motorcycle may be the Cyber Racer, which is a roadster-style motorcycle.Ola has filed for two roadster-style motorcycle design patents in India. The teased motorcycle might be one of them. Conversely speaking, the recent teasers from Ola Electric CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, could just be to build hype around their upcoming Ola IPO. Which is set to go live on August 2nd. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup June 2024 – Activa, Shine, Dio, Unicorn, Hornet, CB350

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      New Honda CB 350 – Prithiraj ChowdhuryHonda 2W sales were led by the Activa and CB Shine with significantly high YoY improvement and a combined share of 77.28%Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), has reported a significant improvement in domestic sales which has grown by 59.40% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. Sales which had stood at 3,02,756 units in June 2023 improved dramatically by 1,76,841 units to 4,82,597 units in June 2024. These improved sales have now allowed the company to close the gap, significantly closer to No. 1 two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp, by just around 8,000 units.Honda 2W Domestic Sales June 2024 – Led by Activa ScooterHonda Activa, which has commanded the sales list in previous months, was once again at the helm of the sales list in June 2024 with 2,33,376 units sold. This related to a 78.38% YoY growth over 1,30,830 units sold in June 2023. Honda Activa currently commands a 48.36% share on the domestic sales list and was also the best-selling scooter last month, ahead of TVS Jupiter by a huge margin.Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – YoY ComparisonHonda CB Shine at No. 2 garnered 1,39,587 units in terms of domestic sales. This was a 40.64% YoY growth from 99,254 units sold in June 2023. The Honda Shine was also at No. 2 on the list of top 10 motorcycle sales last month after the Hero Splendor. Sales of the Honda Dio scooter have seen a triple digit improvement by 254.60% YoY to 32,584 units. This was a 23,395 unit volume growth over 9,189 units sold in June 2023.At No. 4 was the Honda Unicorn which has seen just a marginal YoY growth in sales to 26,751 units over 26,692 units sold in the same month last year to command a 5.54% share on this list. There was a slump in sales of the Shine 100 commuter bike by 29.32% to 23,087 units last month. Honda Shine rivals the Hero HF Deluxe and Bajaj Platina in its segment. Lower down the sales order, Honda Dream sales stood at 7,234 units while the SP160 added 7,117 units to total domestic sales along with Livo, of which 7,038 units were sold last month.Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonHonda Hornet 2.0 also saw sales of 2,080 units in domestic markets. Honda Hornet and CB200X are now sold via the company’s BigWing dealerships along with other high end bikes such as the CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. Sales of the H’ness 350 slumped by as much as 56.19% YoY to 1,807 units, down from 4,125 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 2,318 unit volume decline. The sales list also included the company’s CB range that has reported good sales with the CB350 (1,161 units), CB200X (466 units), CB300 (287 units) and XL750 (22 units).Honda 2W Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonIn terms of MoM sales, they were up from 4,50,589 units in May 2024. This represents a growth of 32,008 units or a 7.10% increase month-over-month. Honda Activa led the charge with 2,33,376 units sold in June, a 7.87% increase from May’s 2,16,352 units, capturing a 48.02% share of the total sales. CB Shine followed with 1,39,587 units sold, marking a 9.99% rise from May’s 1,26,907 units, contributing 28.16% to the overall sales.Honda Dio saw a 12.20% growth, selling 32,584 units in June compared to 29,041 units in May, accounting for 6.45% of the sales. Unicorn also performed well, with 26,751 units sold, up 8.13% from May’s 24,740 units, representing 5.49% of the market share. Shine 100 experienced a modest increase of 4.24%, with sales rising to 23,087 units from 22,147 in May, making up 4.92% of the total sales.Dream model saw a slight increase of 2.95%, with 7,234 units sold compared to 7,027 in May, while SP160 experienced a significant decline of 28.39%, dropping to 7,117 units from 9,939 units in May, representing 2.21% of the sales. Livo also faced a decline of 9.72%, with sales falling to 7,038 units from 7,796 in May, making up 1.73% of the sales. Hornet 2.0 sales dropped by 16.97%, from 2,505 units in May to 2,080 units in June, capturing 0.56% of the market.Hness 350 saw an 8.18% decrease, with sales falling to 1,807 units from 1,968 in May, while CB350 experienced an 11.37% decline, with 1,161 units sold compared to 1,310 in May. CB200X sales dropped by 8.98%, with 466 units sold compared to 512 in May. CB 300 saw a slight decline of 3.04%, with sales decreasing to 287 units from 296 in May. XL750 faced a significant drop of 46.34%, with only 22 units sold compared to 41 in May. Lastly, GL 1800 saw no sales in June, down from 8 units in May, marking a 100% decline. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Avenger, CT, Dominar

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 150Bajaj 2W sales grew by 5.33% YoY in June 2024 with the Pulsar and Platina commanding 85% of domestic salesBajaj Auto Limited, the 4th best-selling two wheeler maker in India after Hero, Honda and TVS, has accounted for sales of 1,68,956 units in domestic markets. This was a 5.33% YoY growth over 1,60,410 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 8,546 unit improvement in volumes.Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024 – YoY ComparisonThe company saw the Pulsar and Platina command the highest sales while the Chetak electric also added significant numbers. Bajaj now expects to see outstanding sales coming in from the new Freedom, the world’s first CNG bike that has been launched at an affordable price of Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom). Bajaj Freedom is a hybrid motorcycle with two tanks, one for petrol and the other for CNG.Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024Bajaj Pulsar that commanded sales list with 1,11,101 units sold last month reported a 3.63% YoY growth over 1,07,208 units sold in June 2023 to garner a 65.76% share on this domestic list. In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc model that received the highest sales of 63,586 units despite a 5.28% YoY decline.Its 150cc counterpart has seen a 39.94% YoY improvement in demand with 23,270 units sold last month while Pulsar 200cc also suffered a YoY decline by 8.96% with 14,836 units sold. Pulsar 250cc and 400cc added 6,894 units and 2,515 units to total sales respectively.Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2024Bajaj Platina sales dipped by 9.44% YoY to 33,101 units to command a 19.59% share. There had been 36,550 units sold in the same month last year. The company’s sole electric offering, Bajaj Chetak has seen outstanding improvement in demand in the domestic market. Sales grew by 135.75% to 16,691 units in the past month. Bajaj Chetak was also the company’s sole offering on the list of top 10 scooters last month, ahead of the TVS iQube by around 1,400 units.Bajaj CT, Avenger, Dominar Sales Decline YoYReporting lower YoY sales in domestic markets were the Bajaj CT, Avenger and Dominar. CT sales dipped 6.78% to 5,929 units as against 6,360 units sold in June 2023. Though the CT 110cc model saw improved sales by 28.67% it was the CT125cc that suffered a 100% decline over 1,752 units sold in June 2023.Avenger sales fell by 34.49% YoY to 1,360 units last month with the 200cc and 250cc seeing lower sales at 1,065 units and 295 units respectively. Bajaj Dominar too suffered a YoY decline by 31.87% to just 774 units sold last month whereas there had been significantly higher sales at 1,136 units in the same month last year. More

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      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales June 2024 – RE, Triumph, Harley, Hero, Honda, Bajaj, KTM, Aprilia

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Royal Enfield 350cc range showed a significant YoY decline in sales bringing down overall sales figures in the 350-450cc segment by 1.02% in June 2024Motorcycle sales in the 350-450cc segment suffered a YoY decline by 1.02% in June 2024 while MoM sales improved by 3.94%. Even as it was once again the Royal Enfield 350cc range that topped sales charts, it was the relatively new Bajaj Pulsar 400 that garnered a great deal of interest among buyers in this segment. Total sales stood at 73,641 units in June 2024, a 1.02% YoY decline over 74,398 units sold in June 2023. As always, it was the RE 350cc range that held top 5 positions with a combined 83% share on this list, though each of them with the exception of the Meteor 350 reported negative sales.350cc To 450cc Motorcycle YoY Sales June 2024RE Classic 350 sales dipped 8.15% YoY to 24,803 units, down from 27,003 units sold in June 2023. RE Hunter 350 sales also suffered a 3.42% decline to 15,609 units while Bullet 350 sales saw an even greater decline of 22.12% to 9,610 units whereas there had been 12,339 units sold in the same month last year. RE Meteor 350 added some positivity to the list with sales of 8,085 units last month relating to a 17.79% YoY growth when compared to 6,864 units sold in June 2023. Himalayan sales on the other hand dipped 5.93% to 3,062 units from 3,255 units YoY.350cc to 450cc Sales June 2024 – YoY ComparisonUp next, at No. 6 was the relatively new Bajaj Pulsar 400 with 2,515 unit sales thereby giving rivals such as TVS Apache RTR 310, Hero Mavrick 440, Triumph Speed 400 and KTM 390 Duke some serious competition. Triumph 400 sales were at 2,135 units while Jawa Yezdi saw its sales decline by 22.35% to 2,033 units last month.Honda H’Ness also suffered a sales setback of as much as 56.19% to 1,807 units in June 2024 as compared to 4,125 units sold in June 2023. Also from the Honda stables was the CB 350 with 1,161 units sold last month. KTM 390 sales also dipped by 50.32% to just 698 units whereas there had been 1,405 units sold in June 2023. The list also included Harley Davidson X440 (656 units), Aprilia RS 457 (505 units) and Hero Mavrick (459 units). Bajaj Dominar 400 sales also slipped 40.19% to only 375 units sold last month. There was also the Husqvarna 401 (88 units), Kawasaki ZX-4R (39 units) and Eliminator 400 (1 unit) on this sales list.350cc to 450cc Sales June 2024 – MoM ComparisonMoM Sales Show off 3.94% Growth in June 2024Better sales were reported on a month-on-month basis with a 3.94% increase primarily boosted by more positive sales seen across the RE350cc range. The new Bajaj Pulsar 400 also added significant numbers. RE Classic 350 sales grew by 4.31% MoM while Hunter and Bullet 350 followed suit with a 3.48% and 2.98% MoM growth respectively. However, Meteor 350 and Himalayan sales fell by 1.27% and 7.60% respectively.Bajaj Pulsar 400 has seen outstanding demand in India with a 7759.38% MoM growth from 32 units sold in May 2024 to 2,515 unit sales in the past month. While Triumph 400 sales grew only marginally by 0.85%, sales of Yezdi (-16.68%), Honda H’Ness 350 (-8.18%) and Honda CB 350 (-11.37%) suffered lower MoM sales.KTM 390 sales improved by 6.56% from 655 units to 698 units on a MoM basis. HD X440 sales fell by 35.50% while Aprilia RS 457 sales also saw remarkable improvement in demand by 168.62% to 505 units in June 2024. Hero Mavrick (-41.97%), Bajaj Dominar (-21.38%) and Husqvarna 401 (-38.03%) also suffered lower MoM sales while sales of the Kawasaki ZX-4R improved by 387.50% from 8 units sold in May 2024 to 39 unit sales last month. Also from the Kawasaki stables, sales of Eliminator 400 however dipped by 75% MoM. More

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      Suzuki Recall Impacts 4 lakh Units – Avenis, Access, Burgman 125 and V-Strom 800DE

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      Image – Sinha SuzukiAs part of the precautionary recall, the affected parts will be replaced completely free of cost at Suzuki service centresWith parts sourced from dozens of suppliers, some anomalies are bound to occur from a statistical perspective. To deal with such issues, OEMs often announce recalls to repair or replace the faulty component. The latest case involves around four lakh units of Suzuki scooters and motorcycles.Suzuki recall for Access 125, Burgman 125 and Avenis 125As per the recall notice, scooters manufactured from April 30, 2022 to December 03, 2022 have been identified to have a faulty high-tension cord. A total of 2,63,788 units of the Access, 72,025 units of Burgman 125 and 52,578 units of the Avenis have been impacted with this issue. Suzuki has mentioned that this is a precautionary recall. Customers have been notified individually and asked to visit their nearest Suzuki service centre to get the issue fixed. All labour and parts replacement costs will be borne by the company.As per the recall, the faulty high-tension cord is linked to the ignition coil. The recall announcement states that the problem occurs because the high-tension cord was not designed as per the drawing requirements (NG). Due to this, the cord was subjected to cracks and breakage. It was found that there was repeated bending of the cord, owing to engine oscillation during normal use of the vehicle.Due to the faulty high-tension cord and subsequent effect on the ignition coil, issues such as engine stall and starting failure were noted. Furthermore, it was observed that the cracked high-tension cord resulted in exposure to water. Due to the leaked ignition output, the vehicle’s speed sensors and throttle position sensor were susceptible to damage. In such cases, the vehicle experienced issues such as starting failure and speed display failure.Suzuki recall for V-Strom 800DEIn another separate recall, the impacted vehicles were manufactured from May 05, 2023 to April 23, 2024. This is an international recall for select vehicles. In India, this recall impacts the V-Strom 800DE. The ADV was launched in India earlier this year in March at an introductory price of Rs 10.30 lakh. It is estimated that around 67 units of the V-Strom 800DE motorcycle have been impacted.Suzuki has observed issues with a specific batch of rear tyres that were installed on the affected units. Due to issues with the manufacturing process, cracks and deformations were seen in the tyre tread. This can eventually lead to the tyre tread separating from the rest of the tyre structure. In such cases, the defect can impact overall vehicle dynamics. The affected units of V-Strom 800DE will be getting a new rear tyre, as part of the recall campaign.Suzuki two-wheeler owners can check if their vehicle is impacted by using the Service Campaign page on the official Suzuki website. Users just need to enter the VIN number and follow the instructions thereon. One can also contact their dealership to know more about the recall. More

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Or Himalayan 450 ADV? The One-Bike Garage Theory

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or Himalayan 450?Packing touring and off-roading hardware, Himalayan 450 proves more versatility, but Guerrilla 450 strikes ease of use for daily rides
      Ever since the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 was launched in India, this motorcycle has attracted a lot interest. Many buyers may be confused about choosing this or its bigger and more expensive brother, Himalayan 450. Off-roading or everyday rideability? Which will be a better fit in the on-bike garage theory? Let’s take a look.
      Guerrilla 450 Or Himalayan 450?
      For many, motorcycles are much more than just a means of transport. They find a soul in these machines. One that reflects their character and personality. Generally, motorcyclists dream of a one-bike garage. One bike for all purposes. One bike that fills all needs and gaps. The one bike that does it all.
      Guerrilla 450
      Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 is a good candidate for this approach. Base model costs Rs 2.39 lakh (Ex-sh) and goes till Rs 2.54 lakh (Ex-sh) for top-spec model. Owing to its Roadster genre, it has a minimal design and weighs 185 kg. While Himalayan 450 weighs 196 kg, making it 11 kg heavier. Guerrilla 450 has a smaller 11L fuel tank as opposed to Himalayan’s 17L, which saves around 5kg in weight (1L Petrol = 775g).
      But we get all the added extras with Himalayan 450 that makes it a mighty tourer and a versatile off-roader. Guerrilla 450 base variant is Rs 46,000 cheaper than Himalayan 450’s base variant. It has to be noted that Himalayan 450 offers RE’s Tripper Dash as standard, something which is only available with top-spec variants of Guerrilla 450.
      Royal Enfield New Himalayan Front Quarter
      How different are they?
      Guerrilla 450 is a lot easier to handle and manoeuvre in the city owing to its compact dimensions. For context, Himalayan 450 measures 2,245 mm long, 852 mm wide, 1,316 mm tall and has a 1,510 mm long wheelbase. Guerrilla 450 measures 2,090 mm long, 833 mm wide, 1,125 mm tall and has a 1,440 mm long wheelbase.
      Himalayan 450’s seat height is 825 mm and can be adjusted to 845 mm, while Guerrilla 450’s seat height is a lot more accessible at 780 mm. Himalayan 450 has a higher ground clearance of 230 mm and Guerrilla’s is at 169 mm. While Guerrilla 450 will emerge as the easier and sportier motorcycle to ride, Himalayan 450 positions itself as a better tourer and off-roader.
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
      Roadster or ADV Tourer?
      For the one-bike garage theory, neither Guerrilla 450 nor Himalayan are optimum recipients. Guerrilla 450 simply lacks Himalayan’s touring and off-roading capabilities. Whereas Himalayan 450 is too cumbersome to be an easy-going daily rider with its weight and stance. We wish there was a decent middle ground between Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450 that can bridge the gap.
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Accessories
      A custom motorcycle approach could be a solution for that. Instead of buying a Himalayan 450 and then modifying it, customising a Guerrilla 450 into a Scrambler comes out to be a lot more logical. Longer travel suspension, dual-purpose off-road tyres, RE’s official windscreen and underbelly protection and a rear luggage rack might be enough to transform Guerrilla 450 into a Scrambler. It has been noted that Royal Enfield strongly recommends against modifications from third-party components.
      New Himalayan accessories
      Also read – Royal Enfield Scram 650 (Interceptor Bear 650) design patented More

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      Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT Semi-Automatic Gearbox Confirmed

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      Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMTWith a semi-automatic gearbox option, Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT sets itself apart against Ducati Monster, Triumph Street Triple, Kawasaki Z900Late last month, Yamaha unveiled their revolutionary semi-automatic gearbox technology. Called Y-AMT, this semi-automatic gearbox is set to change the way motorcycles are ridden. Now, Yamaha has confirmed that Y-AMT will first debut on an MT-09 street fighter style naked motorcycle powered by a 3-cylinder engine.Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMTIn Yamaha’s multi-cylinder street naked motorcycle portfolio, MT-09 is among the most powerful and menacing-looking. Yamaha calls its MT lineup as ‘The Dark Side Of Japan’ owing to its animalistic design DNA. With the introduction of Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT, the company will offer ease of riding to buyers.Yamaha MT-09In recent years, manufacturers have been exploring automatic and semi-automatic gearboxes on their premium motorcycles. However, these are mostly introducing with large ADVs and Bagger motorcycles owing to the ease of ride and comfort. Yamaha, on the other hand, is switching up the game.Yamaha’s Y-AMT is said to be more optimised for performance riding than comfort and practicality. That seems to be the sole reason why Y-AMT will debut on a 120 PS sporty and performance-oriented motorcycle powered by the famous CP3 890cc 3-cylinder liquid-cooled screamer of an engine.[embedded content]Semi-automatic gearboxes have become more prominent in the recent past with BMW (Automated Shift Assistant on R 1300 GS ADV) and KTM (AMT on upcoming ADV) actively pursuing this tech. Yamaha has also experimented with semi-automatics before with Y-CCS (Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift) and Y-AMT is the latest iteration after 2 decades.How does it work?The whole system of Yamaha’s Y-AMT weighs just 2.8 kg and is touted to be quicker than a quick-shifter. There is an AT/MT toggle on bike’s switchgear. This allows the rider to choose between automatic and manual shifts, taking matters into his hands (quite literally). There are “+” and “-” paddles on left switchgear, like paddles in a car.Yamaha MT-09A traditional clutch lever and foot-operated gear selector are completely absent. Y-AMT works in conjunction with bike’s ride-by-wire throttle. Hence it is optimised for features like cruise control and riding modes. Yamaha has also baked in D and D+ modes which can be cycled between using “Mode” button on switchgear. D is more relaxed and D+ offers heightened performance.Over a year ago, Yamaha showcased a bunch of new multi-cylinder motorcycles to select Indian dealers. These were YZF-R3, YZF-R7, MT-03, MT-07 and MT-09 multi-cylinder motorcycles. Among these, only R3 and MT-03 were launched in India. R7, MT-07 and MT-09 are expected to launch at a later date. Probability of Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT launching in India is pretty low. More