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      Hop Electric Motorcycle Testing Starts – Revolt RV400 Rival

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      HOP Electric Motorcycle SpiedEarlier this year, Hop Electric had launched Lyf and Leo electric scooters starting at Rs 65,500
      Jaipur-based EV manufacturer Hop Electric will soon be expanding its portfolio to include its first electric motorcycle named Hop OXO. The first of test mules are currently being evaluated in real-world conditions. Hop OXO promises to offer an optimal mix of style, comfort, performance and range. Just like the electric scooters, Hop e-bike is expected to be launched at a competitive price point.
      Hop OXO design and styling
      Hop Electric Motorcycle OXO has a sporty design with an aggressive front fascia and sleek body panels. It is likely to have an all-LED setup. Some key features include trendy visor, spear-shaped turn indicators, sleek LED DRLs, single seat design, and short tail section. The bike appears to have an aerodynamic profile, which will ensure streamlined airflow and help extract more miles from the battery.
      It is expected that Hop OXO will be offered in a range of sprightly colour options. Sporty graphics will be part of the package. It will likely have a naked profile with exposed frame sections in contrasting shade. Users can expect comfortable rides, as Hop OXO has an upright riding stance. The e-bike has ergonomically placed wide handlebars and centrally positioned foot pegs.
      Usually, e-bikes come across as bulkier, as they have to carry large battery packs in their belly. Hop OXO does not have this limitation, as its batteries are neatly packed under the fuel tank. Its size and proportions are not very different from standard 125-150cc ICE powered motorcycles.
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      Hop OXO top speed, range and specs
      Top speed of Hop OXO is expected to be around 80-90 kmph. The e-bike reaches its top speed in less than 30 seconds. Range is expected to be around 100 km on a full charge. Just like Hop electric scooters, OXO e-bike could be offered with the option of a single or dual battery pack.
      In case of scooters, their range is 125 km with a dual battery pack. Top speed of Hop electric scooters is 50 kmph for Lyf and 60 kmph for Leo. Power output is 2000w for Lyf and 2500w for Leo. Details about power output of OXO electric bike will be revealed soon. Suspension system on OXO comprises standard telescopic forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers. The bike has disc brakes at both ends.
      To eliminate range anxiety, Hop Electric is currently building a wide network of refuelling stations. These will function as recharging as well as battery swapping stations for a seamless user experience. Users who choose the swapping service can get a fully charged battery in just around 20 seconds. From the user’s perspective, battery swapping is more convenient than recharging.
      When launched, Hop OXO electric motorcycle will take on rivals such as Revolt RV400 and Joy e-Monster. It is likely to be priced under Rs 1 lakh. More

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      Suzuki Sales Sep 2021 Decline – Gixxer, Intruder, Burgman, Access, Hayabusa

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      Image – Boyet SalavariaSuzuki Motorcycle India reports decline in domestic wholesales in September 2021, exports grow
      In September 2021, Suzuki did see domestic wholesales decline while exports registered growth. Suzuki two wheeler wholesales fell to 55,608 units in September 2021. Down 14.71 percent from 65,195 units at 9,587 units volume loss. Exports grew to 12,404 units, up 92 percent. Exports grew from about 6.5k units at volume gain of just under 6k units.
      Suzuki Sales Sep 2021
      Total sales fell to about 68k units, down from 71,661 units. Volume loss stood at 3,649 units at about 5 percent sales decline. MoM sales decline is reported at 10 percent, down from 61,809 units. Volume loss stood at 6,201 units. Best selling Suzuki two wheelers in India includes Access, Burgman, Gixxer, Intruder. Their newly launched Hayabusa is also the best-selling motorcycle in its segment.
      In the meantime, Suzuki Motorcycle India continues to offer the company’s growing range of products. In an effort to meet with the growing demand, the company have been undertaking steps, as advised by market trends to augment product range. Production capacities today are being far better utilised than earlier months when sales was just about nearing the 50k units mark on a monthly basis.
      Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “We continue to experience a very strong demand both from the Domestic and Overseas Markets. However, Supply Chain constraints being experienced in the Country and across the Globe have impacted our efforts to cater to the heightened demand. We are hopeful that the situation will improve and we shall be able to fully cater to the demand.”
      Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Sep 2021
      Indian auto industry recovery
      Demand from the domestic market is being supported by a strong growth in retail sales which have shown some movement in recent months. As the Indian auto space continues to show signs of recovery, overall sales is expected to be impacted positively. Decrease last year was primarily due to the increasing spread of Covid-19 pandemic. The total standstill that befell the industry resulted in weakening demand for vehicles.
      Suzuki can draw much from its growing base of valued clients for their continued confidence. With industry wide recovery being a slow process, the coming months will be under close scrutiny. While there’s no new product launch around the corner, this isn’t necessarily a niggle. A fair amount of new sales is generated through the distribution of new products and packages of existing products. And with festivities being the flavour of the season, one can expect a bouquet of festive packages.
      Strong demand in market
      Following slow recovery from Covid-19, the auto industry finds itself gripped with another formidable wall that it can’t power through. Supply chain disruptions when it comes to acquiring critical parts/chips. And there’s rather little anyone can do about this other than continue to improve procurement channels as production starts to bridge the supply gap. But this will take a while longer.
      This, in turn, has adversely affected the overall performance of our products.Auto manufacturers continue to participate in the new products development activities but being able to supply new vehicles in timely manner is an altogether diff matter. Auto manufacturers continue to take every opportunity to look for alternatives for the current supply chain crisis. More

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      Honda Scooter, Motorcycle Sales Sep 2021 – Activa, CB Shine, Dio, Grazia

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      Honda ActivaHonda 2Wheelers India reports decline in domestic wholesales and exports in September 2021
      With Hero MotoCorp and Honda 2Wheelers competing at the top league in the domestic two wheeler market, September 2021 would have brought cheer to the latter. Sales look up. In a MoM comparison, Honda has bettered sales from the previous month. This has helped the manufacturer have its sight set on the omnipresent gap between both manufacturers’ monthly sales.
      Honda Sales Sep 2021
      Honda 2W reports domestic sales of 4,63,679 units, down 7.43 percent. Volume loss stands at around 37k units, down from just over 5L units YoY. Exports for the month are below 20k units. Volumes are down by about a quarter.
      Down from about 26k units at volume loss of 6.9k units. Total sales fell to 4,82,756 units, down from 5,26,865 units. Sales decline is reported at 8.37 units at volume loss of about 44k units. Best sellers from Honda include Activa, CB Shine, Dio, Grazia, Unicorn, Dream, CB350, etc.
      MoM domestic sales grew by over 15 percent to end the quarter on some positivity. Sales grew from just over 4L units at volume gain of just over 2k units. Exports were down by over third at volume decline of over 10k units. Total MoM growth is reported at 12 percent, up from 4,30,683 units at volume gain of about 52k units.
      Honda Two Wheeler Sales Sep 2021
      Honda two wheelers big bikes
      As part of Honda’s commitment to empower India’s youth with their most iconic 2Wheeler, its product range capacity is being increased to cater to the growing demand of 2Wheelers. While India thrives on mass market small cc motorcycles and Honda’s ubiquitous Activa, the auto manufacturer has many an ace up its sleeve. Globally, the company offers a range of big cc motorcycles, and the company has only just begun exploring this avenue in a big way here recently.
      Honda has successfully launched its highly acclaimed 350cc series here. The packaging brings together aerodynamic body design, performance-enhancing suspension, and great hope. Being among the best in its class, it’s now garnering rave reviews for its exceptional performance. It almost beggars belief that Honda waited for so long to determine that the market was ready for such a product range.
      Gaining momentum
      The effort has always been to offer complete value for money proposition to customers. With festive season fervour overhead, Honda 2Wheeler is geared up to monetise on big demand, typical of this period.
      Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are gaining back the momentum with each passing month witnessing a rise in customer enquiries. The coming few months will be decisive in determining the growth forecast with the year’s most awaited time of festivals just around the corner. Our network across India is all geared up and ready to delight customers with their favourite Honda 2Wheeler.” More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Sep 2021 – Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Destini, Pleasure

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      Image – Patna BikesHero MotoCorp has registered a sales decline in Sep 2021 when compared YoY – But MoM, the company has posted an increase in sales
      World’s largest two wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp Sep 2021 sales report has been revealed. A total of 5.3 lakh two wheelers have been sold in Sep 2021. Of these, 5.05 lakh were sold in domestic market, while 25k were exported. Total motorcycle sales stood at 4.9 lakh while scooter sales were at 41k units in Sep 2021.
      Hero MotoCorp Sep 2021 Sales – YoY vs MoM
      In terms of YoY basis, Hero MotoCorp total sales have declined by almost 26%. Domestic sales are down by 28%, Motorcycle sales are down 26% and scooter sales are down 25%. What is in the green, are Hero MotoCorp exports – growing by a staggering 35% YoY.
      In terms of MoM basis, Hero MotoCorp sales have increased by an impressive 16%. Domestic numbers are up 17%, Motorcycle sales are up 16%, Scooter sales increased by 23% while exports too have increased, by 9%.
      Year to date sales are also in the green for Hero MotoCorp. From April 2021 to Sep 2021, total sales have crossed 24 lakh units. In the same period last year, sales were at 23.77 lakh units. Below is a detailed sales report of Hero MotoCorp for Sep 2021.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Sep 2021
      Demand To Increase
      With the peak festive season upon us, Hero MotoCorp is optimistic regarding demand in the months to come. There are many reasons for this optimism. One of the most significant drivers is the company’s solid performance over the first few months of 2021. Another important factor in our outlook is that consumers are showing a real appetite for technological innovation.
      The company has taken advantage of this trend by updating tech and convenience features, which have already proven popular with consumers. We also expect demand to be boosted by consumer caution given recent global economic volatility and uncertainty following Covid-19 pandemic.
      New launches are planned next week. This includes updated Xpulse 200 4V, Xtreme Stealth Edition, Pleasure Plus X-Tec, etc. Hero MotoCorp functions optimally owing to its continually revamped range of products. All the while, efforts are made to improve market outreach. These factors combined with a more positive outlook from the public about the state of the economy means that there is more reason to be hopeful about how this year will go for them.
      The company is also continuing to see growth in different markets while staying committed to their core values and beliefs about hard work and reliability. Hero MotoCorp have been working closely with suppliers and they have been encouraged by a positive sales outlook. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Sep 2021 – Classic 350, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan

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      Image – Auto Travel TechRoyal Enfield reports domestic wholesales decline at 51.54 percent in September 2021
      Royal Enfield September 2021 total sales fell to 33,529 units. Down 44 percent from just over 60k units. Sales volume fell by 26,802 units. YTD sales is still in the green at just under 2.5 lakh units, up from 2,08,078 units for the same 6 months in 2020.
      The upto 350cc segment, which happens to be Royal Enfield’s core strength has taken a hard hit. In this segment, they sell Classic 350, Meteor, Bullet and Electra. Wholesales fell to around 25k units, down from 54,434 units at 53.12 percent decline. YTD segment sales grew 10 percent at 2,08,201 units, up from 1,89,608 units.
      The above 350cc segment stayed in the green, at just over 8k units, up from about 5.9k units at 35.81 percent growth. In this segment, RE sells Himalayan and 650 Twins – Continental GT and Interceptor. Sales volume grew by just over 2.1k units in the segment. Exports in this segment grew by 52.41 percent at about 6.3k units, up from 4,131 units. Exports volume grew by 2,165 units.
      RE Domestic sales volume fell by about 29k units. Down at 27,233 units from 56.2k units. Sales decline is reported at 51.54 percent. MoM total sales decline is reported at 26.89 percent.
      Royal Enfield Sales Sep 2021
      Demand for semiconductors
      Demand for semiconductors remains necessary, but a shortage of supply may limit the amount of new chips that can be introduced into production. Continuing shortages of product due to high demand and tight supplies caused the semiconductor industry’s production volumes for September to remain flat with those of August.
      Across the industry, the lack of new products can be traced back to a tight supply capacity. However, manufacturers have in select instances been able to keep to schedule and introduce new product lines.
      The bottom line is that if you don’t have any chips, you need to pay more to get them from other sources. This is a necessity considering its impact of production. As such, procurement of parts continues to be a key focus area.
      Royal Enfield Sales Sep 2021
      Things to look up in Q3 FY22
      Though things are expected to look up in Q3 FY22, despite this, supply of components is still expected to remain tight for many generations of existing products. The primary cause of the lack in supply is is oft attributed to production taking longer than anticipated to meet pent up demand. These slower production rates as compared to demand is limiting how much product can be shipped out.
      The second factor that has led parts availability being tight is some components being used more often by high-volume customers who have smaller weights/smaller demand for some items relative to market trends. In all, while things are expected to look up, it could still be a while until matters on the chip front are smooth sailing. More

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      TVS Sales Sep 2021 – Apache, Raider, Jupiter, Ntorq, iQube Electric

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      Image – Lokesh PimpleTVS has registered YoY growth of 6 percent and 2 percent in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments respectively for September 2021
      TVS Motor Company registered a cumulative sale of 347,156 units in September this year which has resulted in YoY growth of almost 6 percent. In September last year, the company was able to sell 327,692 vehicles. The cumulative monthly sales for August this year stood at 2,90,694 units.
      TVS Motor Sep 2021 Two-Wheeler Sales
      These figures include sales volume of both two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The two-wheeler segment of TVS registered a sales volume of 332,511 units last month which translated to YoY growth of 6.12 percent. The monthly sales figure for two-wheelers during the same month last year stood at 313,332 units.
      The Hosur-based manufacturer recorded a total of 244,084 units of two-wheelers in September this year as compared to 241,762 units sold during the same period last year. This led to marginal YoY growth of 0.96 percent.
      In August 2021, TVS sold a total of 1,79,999 two-wheelers in the domestic market which resulted in a positive MoM growth of 35.60 percent last month. Leading the sales charts were Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, XL100. Their iQube electric scooter and the new Raider also added to sales.
      TVS Motor Sales Sep 2021 vs Sep 2020 (YoY)
      With pandemic restrictions easing and the festive season soon approaching, TVS expects retails to improve significantly in coming months. The bikemaker was able to sell 1,66,046 units of motorcycles last month as opposed to 1,39,698 units sold in September last year. This resulted in YoY growth of 18.86 percent.
      Motorcycle, Three-Wheeler Sales
      MoM growth of 24.11 percent for motorcycle sales was registered in September this year. TVS dispatched 1,04,091 units of scooters last month in comparison to 103,877 units dispatched in September 2020. This resulted in a marginal MoM growth of 0.21 percent. Sales volume of mopeds declined by 10.58 percent YoY as the company registered a sales volume of 62,374 units in September this year.
      A total of 14,645 three-wheelers from TVS were dispatched last month as against sales of 14,360 units in September 2020. This translated to YoY growth of 2 percent. However, most of these units were shipped to foreign markets as only 813 units of three-wheelers were sold in the domestic market in September this year.
      TVS Motor Sales Sep 2021 vs Aug 2021 (MoM)
      Exports & Second Quarter Sales
      The company’s total exports registered a YoY growth of 20 percent with a sales volume of 102,259 units in the month of September 2021 as opposed to 85,163 units sold in September 2020. Two-wheeler exports registered a growth of 24 YoY with sales of 88,427 units in September this year as against sales of 71,570 units in September last year.
      During the second quarter of the current financial year, two-wheelers posted a growth of 4 percent with a sales volume of 8.70 lakh units instead of 8.34 lakh units in the second quarter FY 20-21. Three-wheeler segment of the company registered a growth of 41 percent with sales of 0.47 lakh units in the second quarter of the current year as opposed to 0.33 lakh units in the second quarter of FY 20-21. More

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      Upcoming Benelli 650cc Adventure Motorcycle Patent Design Leaks

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      Benelli 650cc Adventure Patent DesignThe upcoming 650cc ADV bike from Benelli is likely to be a road-biased tourer rather than a hardcore trail-bashing adventure motorcycle
      Benelli has its hand full with many upcoming models on the verge of rolling out from its assembly line. This has been possible thanks to the multiple models designed and conceptualised by its parent company Qianjiang Group. The Chinese automaker has filed numerous trademarks and design patents for upcoming motorcycles which are likely to wear brand names of both its subsidiaries- QJMotor and Benelli.
      While bikes with the former brand name will specifically cater to consumers in China, the letter will be developed keeping in mind the various international markets. Qianjiang has filed another design patent, this time for an all-new adventure motorcycle featuring a 650cc V-Twin engine.
      Benelli 650cc Adventure – Brand new design
      From the leaked patent images, it is very evident this is a brand new motorcycle that is very unique from contemporary middleweight ADVs currently in the market. Upfront, the bike gets a small flyscreen, a single pod headlight flanked by twin LED DRLs on each side, long semi-fairing and handguards. However, it marks a stark departure with the absence of signature beak in modern adventure tourers replaced by a tyre-hugging front mudguard.
      The saddle is a split-seat affair with a very accessible rider seat and raised pillion seat. It also gets a chunky pillion grab rail that extends into a large luggage mounting rack thus expressing its touring capabilities. Other notable styling highlights include a high-set exhaust canister with heat shields, a massive fuel tank and a huge engine underbelly cowl.
      Benelli 650cc Adventure Patent Design
      As of now, it is very uncertain for which brand- Benelli or QJMotor, this patent has been registered for. However, on a closer inspection, one can spot a tiny ‘Benelli’ logo on the lower left of the front fork. Use of Brembo brakes also hints towards this machine being developed for the Italian brand.
      Expected Specifications
      Coming to specifications, the bike is underpinned by a 650cc platform which is a completely new tubular steel trellis frame and unlike any other architecture shared between Benelli and QJMotor. Currently, these two brands share the same 500cc and 750cc parallel-twin engines among themselves while there is also a new 600cc four-cylinder engine in the making. The new 650cc V-Twin motor is expected to dish out around 70 horses.
      While patents show the bike standing on wire-spoked rims with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, they are shod with road-going tubeless tyres which makes it more of a tourer than an adventure bike. Even then it should be capable enough to tackle mild off-roading conditions. This is thanks to longer suspension travel from the inverted forks at front and breaking hardware from Brembo.
      This new 650cc adventure tourer could be positioned in between TRK502 and the upcoming TRK750 in Benelli’s international lineup and could possibly be named TRK650. When it debuts, it will be pitted against the likes of other middleweight ADVs such as Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 and the upcoming Triumph Tiger Sport 660.

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      Komaki XGT-X1 Electric Scooter Sales Crosses 25,000

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      Komaki Electric ScooterThis e-scooter is priced at less than Rs 60,000 for the Lithium ion battery variant and under Rs 45,000 for the Gel battery
      Komaki Electric Vehicles states that its XGT-X1 electric scooter is now the most affordable scooter in the country. First launched in June 2020, a recent price cut now sees this scooter priced at Rs 60,000 for the lithium-ion battery version and at under Rs 45,000 for the Gel battery.
      Offering a range of upto 120 kms per charge in Eco mode, Komaki claims that their XGT-X1 is the most economical scooter of which the company has sold 25,000 units to date. Komaki XGT-X1 is offered with a warranty of 2+1 (1-year service warranty) years for its lithium-ion batteries and 1 year for the lead-acid battery pack.
      Best in Class Features
      Ideally suited for both urban and semi urban buyers in India, Komaki XGT-X1 comes in with a range of features, some of which are best in class. It gets a big seat that is comfortable for two along with a large trunk for multiple storage options. It also receives a smart dashboard, sensors for remote diagnosis of the scooter and remote lock.
      Telescopic front suspension, a synchronized braking system and anti-theft locking are also a part of the features on the e-scooter while it rides on sized up BIS wheels. An Emergency Repair Switch allows the scooter to repair itself in the event of any problem. Komaki XGT-X1 also takes advantage of what is called an iQ system. This helps the dash display with multiple sensors of for self-diagnosis and wirelessly updatable features.
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      Komaki Models
      Besides Komaki XGT-X1 electric scooter, the company also offers a range of 9 license exempted models and 3 high speed registration models. These models cater to a wide range of buyers in the country. Sales for 2021 have reached the 21,000 unit mark and dealership expansion is on the cards from a current 300 dealers to a 500 count. Production is also being increased by 4,000 units from a current 4,500 units to 8,500 units to meet this increased demand.
      Each of the Komaki models are powered by electric only. These bikes price starts at Rs. 29,500 for Super and goes upto Rs. 99,000 for M-5. Komaki Xone and XGT KM and among the popular e-scooters in India.
      Komaki also sells the Xone e-scooter at Rs 45,000. It is presented in a single STD variant and is powered by a 60V motor connected to a 20-30Ah lead acid battery claiming a range stands at 85km per charge with a battery charging time of 6-8 hours. It gets a full body crash guard for added protection and is offered in a single colour of Air Blue. The scooter uses telescopic fork in the front and shock absorber at the rear with stopping power via disc brake in the front and drum brake at the rear.
      Komaki XGT KM STD is priced at Rs 42,500. It offers a range of 85 km per charge and rides on alloy wheels with disc and drum brakes at the front and rear respectively. The other bikes in the company lineup are the Komaki MX3 at Rs. 95,000, X2 Vogue priced at Rs. 47,000, TN-95 at Rs. 98,000, SE at Rs. 96,000, M-5 at Rs. 99,000 and XGT X5 priced from Rs. 72,500 – 90,500. More