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      Harley X440 Sales Decline To 459 Units In June 2024 – Rs 15k Discount Announced (RE Guerrilla 450 Effect?)

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      Harley X440It is possible that entry of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 could have prompted the discount offer on Harley-Davidson X440Harley Davidson X440, once a rising star in the Indian motorcycle market, has seen a concerning decline in sales over the past several months. The initial excitement and strong performance have tapered off, raising questions about the future trajectory of this model.Harley X440 Vivid variant – New priceMany OEMs announce discounts and offers during Independence Day celebrations. A recent example is the Rs 15,000 discount available on Harley-Davidson X440 mid-spec Vivid variant. Prices of X440 Denim base variant and top-spec X440 S remain unchanged at Rs 2.39 lakh and Rs 2.79 lakh, respectively.New Harley Davidson X440Prior to the discount offer, Harley X440 Vivid variant was available at Rs 2,59,500. With the discount applied, the X440 Vivid will now be available at Rs 2.45 lakh. This is a limited period offer, applicable till 15th August. The offer may also depend on stock availability at the dealership. Harley-Davidson X440 is being sold via select Hero MotoCorp dealerships. This is as per the partnership between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson.Low demand possible reasonFrom September 2023 to June 2024, Harley Davidson X440 sales in India have accumulated to 16,898 units, with an average of 1,690 units per month. Despite this average, the declining trend in monthly sales is evident and alarming. Harley Davidson X440’s sales decline suggests several potential issues. The initial high sales may have been driven by early adopters and enthusiasts, but sustaining this momentum has proven challenging. Factors such as market competition, economic conditions, and possibly unmet customer expectations could be contributing to the waning interest.Harley X440 Sales Since Launch in IndiaOne of the key reasons for the discount offer on Harley X440 could be the low demand for the mid-spec Vivid variant. Moreover, with the launch of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 at an attractive price of Rs 2.39 lakh, enquiries may have reduced for the X440 Vivid variant. With potentially high inventory at some dealerships, a discount offer can be useful in boosting sales numbers.In the sub-500cc segment, consumers now have various other options to choose from. The most recent addition was Bajaj Pulsar 400, which is available at an affordable price of Rs 1.85 lakh. Pulsar 400 is currently the most affordable bike in its class. Market response has been exceptional, with Pulsar 400 registering sales of 2,515 units in June. Among all the 400cc bikes manufactured by Bajaj, the Pulsar 400 is now the top selling product. It is ahead of Triumph 400, KTM 390, Dominar 400 and Husqvarna 401.Harley X440 – Specs and featuresPowering Harley-Davidson X440 is a 440cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled, long stroke engine. It generates 27 bhp and 38 Nm. The 6-speed gearbox has been designed to suit the needs of highway cruising as well as city commuting. Suspension system comprises USD 43mm double cartridge forks at front and gas filled twin shocks (7-step preload adjustable) at rear. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.Harley X440 has an all-LED headlamp with multi-projectors and signature DRL, LED winkers and LED tail lamp. The instrument unit is a 3.5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. Users can access calls, music and turn-by-turn navigation.Features specific to Harley X440 Vivid variant include alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. Colour options include Metallic Thick Red and Metallic Dark Silver. The X440 Vivid variant misses out on several features that are available with only the top-spec S variant. For example, X440 Vivid variant does not get diamond-cut alloy wheels. Another key feature missing is the eSIM. This allows a range of connected features such as vehicle tracking, geo-fencing and remote immobilization. More

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      Pulsar 400 Becomes No 1 Selling 400cc From Bajaj – Overtakes Triumph, KTM, Husqvarna

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      Bajaj Pulsar 400 Sales AnaysisRoyal Enfield has expanded its Sherpa 450 lineup with Guerrilla 450 to rival the 400cc offerings from Bajaj and its partnersEver since it was launched, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has had a lot of sales potential. Bajaj is known to pull aggressive price points and Pulsar NS400Z is no different. Launched at an attractive price point of Rs 1.85 lakh (Ex-sh) Pulsar NS400Z has surpassed the sales of other Bajaj-alliance 400cc motorcycles. Let’s break down the numbers.Pulsar 400 Bags Excellent SalesThe combination of high performance and low price is a rather powerful one. For price-conscious Indian buyers, the higher price for marginal to no real benefits of rival single-cylinder high-performance motorcycles looks obsolete. Hence, Pulsar NS400Z emerges as the value champion.Same analogy is seen in the sales charts. Pulsar NS400Z has out-performed other 400cc motorcycles from Bajaj’s own alliances with Triumph, KTM and Husqvarna. In June 2024, Bajaj Pulsar 400Z sold 2,515 units and secured top position among the likes of Triumph Speed 400, KTM 390 lineup, Bajaj Dominar 400 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 400.With 2,515 units sold, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z secured a 43.28% market share among this list. Bajaj launched Pulsar NS400Z in May 2023 and it only sold 32 units in that month. For June 2024, MoM growth comes out to be 7,759.38% with volume growth of 2,483 units MoM.Bajaj Pulsar 400 Sales Anaysis – YoYIn 2nd place, we have Triumph 400 lineup including Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. Together, they sold 2,135 units and carved out a 36.74% market share among this list. When compared to 2,117 units sold in May 2024, Triumph 400 registered a 0.85% MoM growth with 18 units gained in volume.KTM’s highly popular 390 lineup took 3rd place in this list with a 12.01% market share. The 698 KTM 390 units sold in June 2024 ensured that the sales numbers halved YoY at a 50.32% YoY decline, losing 707 units in volume. When compared to the 655 units sold a month before, KTM 390 gained 43 units in volume registering a MoM growth of 6.56%.Husqvarna sold 88 Svartpilen 401sBajaj’s Dominar 400 is probably the oldest in the bunch and it still manages to carve out a decent sales proposition. At 375 units, sales have dropped considerably with a 40.19% YoY decline losing 252 units in volume. There was no luck for Dominar 400 in MoM analysis too as numbers dropped from 477 to 375, a 21.38% MoM decline.Bajaj Pulsar 400 Sales Anaysis – MoMEven though it has a unique design character of its own and shares the platform with the new 390 Duke, Husqvarna Svartpilen emerges as the slowest-selling product in this list. With 88 units sold as opposed to 142 units sold in May 2024, Husqvarna 401 saw a 38.03% MoM decline with 54 units lost in volume.In total, Bajaj sold 5,811 400cc bikes through its own brand and partner brands like Triumph, KTM and Husqvarna. This segment is doing extremely well with numbers almost quadrupling YoY at 185.97% growth and a 69.76% MoM growth. Royal Enfield is readying its Sherpa 450-based lineup with Himalayan 450 and the just-launched Guerrilla 450. More

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      2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Launch Price Rs 1.38L – More Features, Dual ABS

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      2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4VJust launched, 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V will rival TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda Hornet 2.0 among other premium commutersThe sporty 160cc motorcycle segment has been very lucrative for OEMs. This is a tier above the non-sporty and non-premium 150cc – 160cc offerings and strikes a decent balance between style and substance for buyers. Hero Xtreme 160R has been updated to MY24 with a few feature additions along with improvements in componentry. The bike was just launched. Let’s take a look at what’s new.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V LaunchedIn June 2023, Hero MotoCorp launched the new Xtreme 160R with USD telescopic front forks and a host of other features. With this launch, Hero offered a 4V head, oil cooling setup and USD telescopic front forks along with a striking design with premium LED lighting to appeal to young riders.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V – FeaturesAt the time, many enthusiasts felt that Hero should have offered dual-channel ABS to make Xtreme 160R 4V a more complete and rounded-off product. Come July 2024, Hero MotoCorp is doing just that and is ensuring there are more features inbound to better rival the offerings from rivals like TVS and Honda.New 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V has been launched with improved features list and addition of Dual-Channel ABS. Prices have been announced and start from Rs 1,38,500  (Ex-sh). When compared to current model, price increment is Rs 2,000. There is a new Kevlar Brown colour option. Colours retained from its predecessor include Neon Shooting Star and Stealth Black.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4VBefore diving into its updated features list, let’s get design updates out of the way. The primary attribute that attracts all the attention is its new colourway. It is a black and bronze-like brown combination with interesting decals. Split seat design is replaced with a single-piece unit for comfort.There seems to be a new LED tail light as well that looks a lot more modern and premium than before. Speaking of tail lights, Hero is offering first-in-segment panic brake alerts with 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V that enhances safety proposition.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4VNew featuresApart from panic brake alert, Hero is now offering dual-channel ABS with 2024 Xtreme 160R 4V that ups the overall safety quotient. The bike had a fully digital reverse LCD instrument cluster with a plethora of features. With 2024 model, Hero has added first-in-segment drag race timer to record 0-60 km/h sprints.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V – New SeatOther attributes have remain the same including its powertrain. Speaking of, a 163.2cc single-cylinder oil-cooled SOHC 4V engine with 16.6 bhp of peak power and 14.6 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Primary rivals include TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda Hornet 2.0.2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V – Drag Race TimerAlso read – Hero Xpulse 210 spied More

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      Ola Electric Bike Battery Teased Ahead Of Launch – Working On Something

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      Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedWhile they look quite alluring as concepts, it remains to be seen how Ola’s upcoming electric motorcycles will perform in real-world conditionsOla’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, has stirred excitement in the electric vehicle community with a recent tweet. Aggarwal shared an intriguing image of what appears to be a sophisticated battery pack, likely destined for Ola’s highly anticipated electric bike. Accompanying the image, he teased, “Working on something.”Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedThe image reveals a detailed view of the battery pack, showcasing intricate wiring and advanced components, hinting at a powerful and efficient energy source. This development aligns with Ola’s ambitious plans to revolutionize the electric mobility sector, building on the success of their electric scooters.Ola Electric Bike Battery TeasedAs Ola continues to push boundaries in electric vehicle technology, this teaser has sparked speculation and anticipation among enthusiasts and industry watchers alike. The forthcoming electric motorcycle is expected to feature cutting-edge technology and impressive performance, further solidifying Ola’s position as a key player in the EV market.Ola unveiled 4 new electric motorcycles as concept. There’s a roadster, an ADV, a cruiser and a radical-looking bike that Ola is calling the Diamondhead. Ola has stated that these new electric motorcycles will be ready for launch by end-2024. Ahead of that, Ola has now teased the battery of their electric motorcycle.Radical Diamond HeadOla Diamondhead electric bike featuresAs compared to conventional ICE motorcycles, electric bikes provide a lot more freedom to experiment in terms of their design and styling. Ola Diamondhead is a relevant example. The bike is a big surprise in both form and function. Most peculiar is the dome-shaped structure at front. It can also be imagined as an armoured vehicle with capabilities to deflect bullets. The lower section of the bike mirrors the top domed shape, albeit in an inverse and smaller proportion.Diamond Head trademark objectedOla Diamondhead has a full-width LED strip that also houses the headlamp. Riding stance is fairly committed, as evident with the low-set clip-on handlebars. Foot pegs have an adjustability option to choose between a track-oriented or comfortable riding posture. The bike has a futuristic retracting instrument cluster. It is revealed when the bike is switched on.In terms of functional innovation, the bike can be seen with a giant swingarm at front. It suggests that the bike will likely have a hub-centred steering system. This is in contrast to the usual conventional fork setup. While this setup is not entirely new, only a few such bikes have entered production in the past. Ola Diamondhead has a belt drive system and comes with dual disc brakes at the front. Ola Diamondhead is likely to be positioned as a performance-oriented product.New Ola Electric MotorcycleOla roadster, ADV, cruiser electric bikesAs compared to Diamondhead, the other three Ola electric motorcycles are relatively more conventional in their design and styling. All three bikes have aggressive front fascia, sharp body panelling, USD forks, disc brakes and chain drive setup. The ADV bike has a sharp beak, golden USD forks, large windscreen, hand guards, knobby dual-purpose tyres and luggage racks at sides and rear.Ola electric cruiser bike has an aerodynamic panelling all across. It has a sleek headlamp, rectangular rear-view mirrors with integrated turn signals, thick fork seal covers, a rider-only seat and short tail section. The roadster appears as the most practical among the four new Ola electric motorcycles. It has a sharp headlamp, sleek turn signals, pulled-back handlebar and split-seat design.Ola is yet to reveal any of the specs of these e-bikes. Ola has focused on range, performance and hi-tech features with its electric scooters. Something similar can be expected from its upcoming electric motorcycles. More

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      BMW Electric Scooter India Launch Price Rs 14.90 Lakh – 130 Kms Range

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      BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04, powered by a 15 kW electric motor, promises a 130 km range and 120 km/h top speedBMW Motorrad, the two wheeler division of the German luxury car maker has launched a new and highly exclusive electric scooter in India. Called the BMW CE 04, this flagship electric scooter that is coming in as a completely built up unit (CBU), will be the most expensive in its segment.BMW CE 04 – Advanced TechnologyBMW Motorrad’s first electric scooter in India, BMW CE 04 is built on a steel double loop frame and is set apart in terms of features, advanced technology and safety equipment. It boasts of a futuristic stance, large aprons and a flat body with an expansive bench like seat.BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04 commands a strong road presence. Dimensions stand at 2,285mm in length and 855mm in width with a flat bench type seat with height at 780mm. The seat can also be increased to 800mm, while it rides on 15 inch wheels at the front and rear.Where on-board technology is concerned, the BMW CE 04 receives a 10.25 inch TFT display for both connectivity and navigation with BMW Motorrad Connectivity. It also comes in with a USB type-Charger and a ventilated storage space for smartphones besides a helmet storage compartment.BMW Electric ScooterIt offers three riding modes of Road, Rain and Eco for varying conditions. It gets dynamic traction control, ABS Pro system as optional extras while safety is managed via ACS and traction control. Where suspension is concerned, the BMW CE 04 gets a single bridge telescopic fork and single sided swing arm with direct hinged suspension strut at the front and rear respectively.BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04 – Power and PerformanceBMW CE 04 draws its power via a 15kW electric motor that offers 41 hp peak power at 4,900 rpm and 61 Nm torque at 1,500 rpm. It allows for acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h in 2.6 seconds to hit a top speed of 120 km/h. Braking duties are handled via 265mm disc on the front and rear with standard ABS.It receives an 8.9 kWh battery that claims a 130 km range on single charge. The battery supports DC fast charging and can be charged from 0-100% in 1 hour 40 minutes. Via a standard charger, the electric scooter takes just over 4 hours for a full battery top up.BMW Electric ScooterBMW CE 04, being the most expensive electric scooter in the country, sees no direct rivals in its class in India. With bookings being opened, customers in India can place their orders via select authorized BMW Motorrad dealerships. Following the successful launch of the BMW CE 04, the company also plans launch of CE 02, which is expected to launch in India after a few months. More

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      Top 10 Scooters June 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ola S1, Chetak, RayZR

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      Ola Electric ScooterTop 10 scooter sales surpassed the 5.16 lakh unit mark in June 2024 showing off a massive 53.54% YoY growth but 1.83% MoM declineAfter taking a look at the top 10 two wheelers and top 10 motorcycles last month, let is discuss top 10 scooter sales in June 2024. Taking into account the 10 best-selling scooters last month, sales stood at 5,16,990 units, a huge improvement of 53.54% over 3,36,707 units sold in June 2023. This was a notable volume growth of 1,80,283 units with particular improvement for electric models. MoM sales on the other hand suffered a 1.83% decline in sales when compared to 5,07,708 units sold in May 2024.Top 10 Scooter YoY Sales June 2024Honda Activa once again topped sales charts with 2,33,376 units sold, a massive 78.38% YoY improvement over 1,30,830 units sold in June 2023. This was a volume growth of 1,02,546 units with the Activa commanding a 45.14% share on this list. TVS Jupiter sales also improved YoY by 12.21% to 72,100 units, up from 64,252 units sold in June 2023 thus relating to a 39,503 unit increase in volumes. Suzuki Access scooter at No. 3 has posted a 32.12% YoY growth in sales to 52,192 units in June 2024, up from 39,503 units sold in June 2023.Top 10 Scooters June 2024 – YoY ComparisonIn the electric scooter segment, it is the Ola S1 that holds supreme position. Sales of the S1 surged 107.57% YoY to 36,723 units, up from 17,692 units sold in June 2023. However, these are retail sales figures. Honda Dio also saw a triple digit YoY growth in sales to 32,584 units, up 254.60% over 9,189 units sold in June 2023.Sales declined marginally by 0.94% for the TVS Ntorq down to 27,812 units in June 2024, from 28,077 units sold in June 2023 relating to a 265 unit volume decline. Bajaj Chetak, also in the electric scooter segment, posted a 135.75% YoY improvement in sales to 16,691 units, in June 2024, up from 7,080 units sold in the same month last year. TVS iQube sales grew by 5.17% to 15,210 units while Yamaha RayZR (15,184 units) and Suzuki Burgman (15,118 units) showed off 12.97% and 24.11% YoY growth respectively.NoTop 10 ScootersJun-24Jun-23DiffGrowth % YoY% Share Jun 241Honda Activa2,33,3761,30,8301,02,54678.3845.142TVS Jupiter72,10064,2527,84812.2113.953Suzuki Access52,19239,50312,68932.1210.104Ola S1 (Retail)36,72317,57919,144108.907.105Honda Dio32,5849,18923,395254.606.306TVS Ntorq27,81228,077-265-0.945.387Bajaj Chetak16,6917,0809,611135.753.238TVS iQube15,21014,4627485.172.949Yamaha RayZR15,18413,4411,74312.972.9410Suzuki Burgman15,11812,1812,93724.112.92–Total5,16,9903,36,5941,80,39653.59100.00Top 10 Scooter MoM Sales June 2024Taking into account top 10 scooter sales in June 2024 and comparing the same to sales in May 2024, we notice a 1.83% decline in sales with a number of models on this list falling in the red. Honda Activa once again commanded the list with a 7.87% MoM growth relating to a 17,024 higher volume of sales. TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access scooters saw a 4.93% and 19.47% MoM decline in sales respectively while Ola S1 scooter sales also fell by 1.35%.Top 10 Scooters June 2024 – MoM ComparisonHonda Dio sales improved remarkably by 12.20% MoM from 29,041 units sold in May 2024 to 32,584 units in the past month. TVS Ntorq however, suffered a 4.93% decline in sales from dropping from 29,253 units sold in May 2024 to 27,812 units in June 2024. It was immediately followed by the iQube with a 11.72% MoM decline in sales.Yamaha RayZR came next in line with 13,794 units sold last month, a 10.08% MoM growth. Sales of Bajaj Chetak, when compared from May to June 2024, saw a hefty 27.98% growth from 13,042 units sold in May to 16,691 units in the past month. Suzuki Burgman may have been at the No. 10 spot on this list but has posted the highest MoM growth in sales, up by 35.94% with sales growing from 11,121 units sold in May to 15,118 unit sales in the past month. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles June 2024 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache, Classic 350

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      Image – Being TechnozzTop 10 motorcycle sales improved by 22.46% YoY to 8,22,041 units in June 2024 as compared to 6,71,257 units sold in June 2023Following our earlier report on top 10 two wheeler sales in June 2024 which has improved significantly on a YoY basis, we now assess the 10 best-selling motorcycle during the same month. Motorcycle sales last month topped at 8,22,041 units, up 22.46% over 6,71,257 units sold in June 2023. This was a volume growth of 1,50,784 units. MoM sales however, suffered a setback of 2.40% as against 8,42,281 units sold in May 2024.Top 10 Motorcycles June 2024 – Hero Splendor TopsAs always, Hero Splendor continued to head the top 10 table of motorcycles sold last month to command a 37.17% share on this list. Sales in the past month stood at 3,05,586 units, up 28.21% over 2,38,340 units sold in June 2023. At No. 2 was Hero Shine with 1,39,587 units sold last month, a YoY improvement of 40.64% over 99,254 units sold in June 2023.Top 10 Motorcycles June 2024 – YoY ComparisonBajaj Pulsar retained its No. 3 spot with 1,11,101 unit sales in the past month even as sales improved by 3.63% over 1,07,208 units sold in the same month last year. Hero HF Deluxe saw only a very marginal increase of 0.75% YoY to 89,941 units from 89,275 units sold in June 2023 but continued to command a 10.94% share. TVS Apache experienced a 32.12% growth in sales to 37,162 units when compared to 28,127 units sold in June 2023.However, a 9.44% de-growth was reported for Bajaj Platina, sales of which dipped to 33,101 units last month whereas the company had recorded sales of 36,550 units in the same month last year. TVS Raider also saw lower demand by 13% YoY to 29,850 units last month. Honda CB Unicorn 150 continued its strong sales streak last month. It found mention at no. 8 on the top 10 motorcycle sales list adding 26,751 units to command a 3.25% market share.NoTop 10 MotorcyclesJun-24Jun-23DiffGrowth % YoY% Share Jun 241Hero Splendor3,05,5862,38,34067,24628.2137.172Honda Shine1,39,5871,31,9207,6675.8116.983Bajaj Pulsar1,11,1011,07,2083,8933.6313.524Hero HF Deluxe89,94189,2756660.7510.945TVS Apache37,16228,1279,03532.124.526Bajaj Platina33,10136,550-3,449-9.444.037TVS Raider29,85034,309-4,459-13.003.638Honda CB Unicorn26,75126,69259–3.259RE Classic 35024,80327,003-2,200-8.153.0210Hero Glamour24,15911,19112,968115.882.94–Total8,22,0417,30,61591,42612.51100.00RE Classic posted an 8.15% decline in demand to 24,803 units, down from 27,003 units sold in June 2023 while Hero Glamour trailed the list with 24,159 unit sales last month, but the maximum YoY growth by 115.88% over 11,191 units sold in June 2023.Top 10 Motorcycles June 2024 – MoM ComparisonTop 10 Motorcycle Sales MoM GrowthMotorcycle sales on a MoM basis lacked some punch. While Splendor sales grew only marginally by 0.30% over 3,04,663 units sold in May 2023, sales saw a decline for the Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar by 6.35% and 13.53% respectively.HF Deluxe sales improved by 3.21% MoM over 87,143 units but TVS Apache sales dipped by 1.96% as compared to 37,906 units sold in May 2024. A marked drop in sales was reported for TVS Raider of which 37,249 units were sold in May 2024 relating to a 19.86% MoM decline. Bajaj Platina saw a significant growth in sales, up 9.46% month on month from 30,239 units sold in May 2024 to 33,101 units in the past month.Lower down the order, Honda CB Unicorn 150 and RE Classic 350 posted MoM growth by 8.13% and 4.31% respectively. Sales of Hero Glamour has seen highest MoM growth compared to all other motorcycles on this list as sales were up by 26.97% from 19,028 units sold in May 2024 to 24,159 units in the past month. More

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      Royal Enfield Scram 650 Design Trademarked – Launch Soon As Interceptor Bear 650?

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      Royal Enfield Scram 650 Design TrademarkedThe 648cc parallel twin engine on upcoming Royal Enfield Scram 650 or Interceptor Bear 650 will pack around 47 bhp and 52 NmIndia’s defacto classic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, just launched their new Guerrilla 450. This was in a bid to expand their Sherpa 450 based single cylinder high performance motorcycle portfolio. Now, the focus has been shifted towards the 650cc twin-cylinder portfolio and Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 design has been trademarked.Scram 650 Design TrademarkedEver since the company launched 650 Twins, there has been a new light and perspective on Royal Enfield motorcycles. For the first time ever, a Royal Enfield motorcycle had a creamy smooth engine, active oil cooling and a 6-speed gearbox.Royal Enfield Scram 650 Design TrademarkedWith the 650 platform, Royal Enfield has firmly established dominance in India’s 500cc+ motorcycle segment with around 90% market share. The company has already launched four motorcycles on its 650 platform – Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650 and the new Shotgun 650.Royal Enfield will soon launch a scrambler style motorcycle based on 650 platform. Wildly popular as Scram 650, Royal Enfield will probably call it Interceptor Bear 650. The name has been trademarked already and establishes the fact that it is based on Interceptor 650.Royal Enfield Scram 650 Design TrademarkedRE has been pursuing names like Guerrilla and Bear as part of their new naming strategy. When launched, Interceptor Bear 650 has the potential to be RE’s most feature-loaded and lightest 650cc offering on sale. The new Scrambler retains most of the design traits of Interceptor 650.It gains on componentry like USD telescopic front forks, LED turn indicators front and rear, scrambler-style braced handlebar, dual-purpose on/off road CEAT tyres (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres expected with global model). Most notably, it gets a single-sided exhaust setup that should save on precious weight. Sub 200 kg, perhaps?Royal Enfield Scram 650Specs & PricingJust like other 650cc siblings, Royal Enfield Scram 650 or Interceptor Bear 650 will be equipped with the same 648cc parallel-twin oil-cooled engine that churns out 47 bhp of peak power and 52 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Engine will be tuned to match bike’s characteristics and the new exhaust setup.Features-wise, this upcoming Scrambler is spotted with Royal Enfield’s Tripper Dash also offered with Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450. This screen is capable of running Google Maps, music control and a comprehensive range of connectivity features with a dedicated smartphone application.Royal Enfield Scram 650 instrument cluster spiedWhere pricing is concerned, we can expect it to cost around Rs 3.2 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh (Ex-sh). It will be the most affordable multi-cylinder scrambler motorcycle with decent performance and a lot of retro charm. Launch might happen by the end of 2024 or early 2025. More