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      Top 10 Motorcycles 500cc+ Oct 2021 – RE 650, Ninja, Tiger, Hayabusa

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      Royal Enfield 650 Modified By STG TrackerBig bike segment continues to be dominated by Royal Enfield 650 twins that have registered more than 75% market share in October 2021
      Total sales of 500cc+ bikes in October 2021 are at 1,613 units. YoY growth is down by -7.72%, as compared to 1,748 units sold in the corresponding period last year. While Royal Enfield 650 twins maintain their lead, other popular names in top ten include Kawasaki and Trident. While Kawasaki and Trident have three bikes each in top ten, Suzuki, Harley and Honda have one each. Only two bikes in top 10 have reported negative YoY growth in October 2021.
      Motorcycles 500cc+ Oct 2021 – 650 twins lead
      Topping the list is Royal Enfield 650 twins with sales of 1,236 units in October. YoY growth is down by -17.93%, as compared to 1,506 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 76.63%. 650 twins are able to produce much higher volumes than other similar bikes, as they are affordably priced in the range of Rs 2.70 lakh to Rs 3.20 lakh.
      With the success of 650 twins in both domestic and international markets, Royal Enfield will soon expand its 650 range to include a new motorcycle based on the SG650 concept. The company has also unveiled special 120th anniversary edition of 650 twins at EICMA.
      At number two is Kawasaki Z900 with sales of 58 units in October. YoY growth is 87.10%, as compared to 31 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 3.60%. Next in the list is Triumph Trident with sales of 49 units in October. Market share is at 3.04%.
      500cc+ Motorcycle Sales Oct 2021
      Trident was launched in India earlier this year in April at a starting price of Rs 6.95 lakh. The naked streetfighter gets a range of hi-tech features and is offered in four colour options. It is powered by a 660cc motor that makes 80 bhp / 64 Nm.
      Kawasaki Ninja 650 is fourth with sales of 31 units in October. YoY growth is 63.16%, as compared to 19 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 1.92%. Fifth is Hayabusa with sales of 24 units. Market share is at 1.49%. Launched in April 2021 in its BS6 format, Hayabusa has been sold out till date. The last batch opened for bookings in July was sold out within a record 1 hour. The second batch had 100 units on sale.
      Triumph Tiger 900 sales double
      Placed at sixth place, Triumph Tiger 900 sales are at 22 units in October. YoY growth is 120.00%, as compared to 10 units sold in October last year. This is the highest YoY growth in top 10 in percentage terms. Tiger 900 market share is at 1.36%.

      No
      500cc+ Motorcycles Sales
      Oct-21
      Oct-20
      %

      1
      650 Twin
      1,236
      1,506
      -17.93

      2
      Z900
      58
      31
      87.10

      3
      Trident
      49
      0
      –

      4
      Ninja 650
      31
      19
      63.16

      5
      Hayabusa
      24
      0
      –

      6
      Tiger 900
      22
      10
      120.00

      7
      Ninja1000
      19
      16
      18.75

      8
      883 Iron
      14
      0
      –

      9
      Street Twin
      14
      25
      -44.00

      10
      CBR650
      13
      0
      –

      11
      Vulcan S
      13
      32
      -59.38

      12
      DL650XA
      13
      0
      –

      13
      Ninja ZX-10R
      12
      0
      –

      14
      Versys 650
      11
      13
      -15.38

      15
      Low Rider Special
      10
      0
      –

      16
      Versys 1000
      9
      7
      28.57

      17
      Fat Bob
      7
      0
      –

      18
      Fat Boy 114
      7
      0
      –

      19
      Z650
      6
      13
      -53.85

      20
      Low Rider
      6
      0
      –

      21
      1200 X-Forty Eight
      5
      0
      –

      22
      Street Triple
      4
      18
      -77.78

      23
      Boneville T100
      4
      9
      -55.56

      24
      Street Scrambler
      4
      1
      300.00

      25
      Pan America
      3
      0
      –

      26
      Africa Twin
      3
      0
      –

      27
      Boneville Speedmaster
      3
      7
      -57.14

      28
      Boneville T120
      3
      21
      -85.71

      29
      Speed Twin
      3
      0
      –

      30
      Electra Glide
      2
      0
      –

      31
      W800
      1
      7
      -85.71

      32
      Boneville Bobber
      1
      0
      –

      33
      Speed Triple
      1
      0
      –

      34
      Heritage Classic
      1
      0
      –

      35
      Road Glide
      1
      0
      –

      36
      Forty Eight Special
      0
      4
      -100.00

      37
      Fat Boy
      0
      3
      -100.00

      38
      883 Iron
      0
      2
      -100.00

      39
      Low Rider S
      0
      2
      -100.00

      40
      Low Rider
      0
      1
      -100.00

      41
      Rocket III
      0
      1
      -100.00

      –
      Total
      1,613
      1,748
      -7.72

      Other bikes in top 10 include Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (19 units), Harley Davidson Iron 883 (14), Triumph Street Twin (14) and Honda CBR 650R (13). Among these, the only bike with negative growth is Street Twin. Sales are down by -44%, as compared to 25 units sold in October last year. Ninja 1000 has 18.75% growth, as compared to 16 units sold in October last year. Honda CBR 650R was launched earlier this year in March and has 0.81% market share. More

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      Honda Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 – Activa, Shine, Dio, Dream, CB350

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      Image – MS AutoVlogsHonda Activa remained the best-selling model in the company lineup in domestic markets with a near 50 percent share
      Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the country’s second largest two wheeler maker has seen its domestic sales dip 20.19 percent in the past month. Festive sales were well below expectations while rising petrol prices also caused buyers to rethink their purchase plans.
      However, the company is targeting sales of 3 lakh units per annum over the next 3 years. Aiding this target will be two new products – CB350 and CB350RS – recently launched in the mid-weight motorcycle segment. HMSI also has 70 Big Wing outlets and plans to expand their presence to 300 customer touch points over the next 3 years and 100 Big Wing outlets to cover top 50 units in operation areas by end of this fiscal.
      Honda Sales Breakup Oct 2021
      Honda Two Wheeler Sales in the past month dipped 20.19 percent YoY. Sales which had stood at 4,94,459 units in October 2020 dipped to 3,94,645 units. It was the Honda Activa that contributed most figures to these total sales. There were 1,96,699 units of the Activa scooter sold last month, down 17.89 percent over 2,39,570 units sold in October 2020. The Activa scooter commands a 49.84 percent share in the company lineup and was the second best-selling two wheeler in India last month following the Hero Splendor.
      At No. 2 was the Honda CB Shine with sales of 1,13,554 units last month, down 4.21 percent over 1,18,547 units sold in October 2020. Dio sales also dipped on a YoY basis by 41.79 percent to 25,641 units, down from 44,046 units sold in October 2020.
      Honda Domestic Sales Breakup Oct 2021
      Honda Dream, Livo and Grazia each posted a YoY de-growth. Dream sales dipped marginally to 22,407 units while Livo sales fell 23.97 percent to 13,075 units and Grazia sales were down 27.52 percent to 8,321 units.
      Even as Honda Unicorn 160 sales dipped 75 percent YoY to 7,077 units, the company reported a 454.42 percent growth in terms of Hness 350 sales. Sales stood at 1,290 units in October 2020 increasing to 7,152 units in the past month. Honda CB200X (693 units), CBR650 (13 units) and CB5000 (9 units) also contributed to total sales last month while there were 3 units of the Africa Twin and 1 unit of the CB300R sold.
      Honda Exports Breakup Oct 2021
      In export markets, HMSI fared better with a 14.86 percent YoY growth. Exports stood at 37,584 units last month, up from 32,721 units shipped in October 2020. It was the Navi scooter that commanded significant attention in global markets with 12,946 units exported, up 31.14 percent over 9,872 units sold in October 2020.
      Honda Exports Breakup Oct 2021
      Dio exports increased 30.08 percent to 7,962 units up from 6,121 units sold in October 2020 while XBlade shipments stood at 3,612 units, up 2.35 percent over 3,529 units of October 2020. Honda Dream Yuga premium commuter motorcycle exports surged 978.33 percent to 2,588 units last month, up from 240 units in October 2020.
      Exports of Honda CB Shine and Hornet 160R dipped 38.71 percent and 46.09 percent respectively to 2,289 units and 1,908 units respectively. Highest export growth was seen in the case of Honda CB350 with a 5020 percent YoY growth to 1,536 units, up from 30 units exported in October 2020. This bike is regaled as the torquiest bike in its class while it returns fuel efficiency of close to 38 km/l.
      Honda Unicorn 160 and Activa exports also increased 18.32 percent and 130.34 percent YoY to 1,536 units and 1,078 units while exports of Grazia dipped 76.45 percent YoY to 801 units in October 2021. HMSI also experienced higher exports for the Livo commuter bike with a 300 percent YoY increase to 800 units while Aviator added 360 units to total exports last month and Hornet 2.0 saw exports of 88 units. Unicorn 150 exports dipped 50 percent while CB Twister failed to record any exports even as 130 units had been shipped in October 2020. More

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      Hero Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Pleasure, Destini, Xpulse

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      Image – Auto EraHero MotoCorp reported a 33.30 percent YoY de-growth in terms of domestic sales while exports increased 28.52 percent
      Hero MotoCorp reported a 33.30 percent de-growth in domestic sales to 5,27,779 units, down from 7,91,137 units sold in October 2020. Exports saw some increase YoY from 15,711 units sold in October 2020 to 20,191 units sold in the past month relating to a 28.52 percent growth.
      Hero Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 YoY
      Every model posted a YoY de-growth in domestic markets except for the Xpulse 200. Topping the domestic sales charts was Hero Splendor with 2,67,821 units sold, down 15.19 percent over 3,15,798 units sold in October 2020. Hero Splendor currently holds a 50.75 percent share in company lineup. Splendor was the best-selling two wheeler in Oct 2021 while Honda Activa came in second.
      At No. 2 was HF Deluxe with YoY de-growth of 29.50 percent to 1,64,311 units, down from 2,33,061 units sold in October 2020 with a 31.14 percent share. Hero Glamour and Pleasure also posted a 67.28 percent and 7.16 percent de-growth respectively, down to 25,663 units and 21,716 units in October 2021. Hero Passion and Destini 125 also saw lower YoY sales down 76.61 percent and 51.72 percent respectively to 17,666 units and 12,898 units respectively in October 2021.
      Lower down the order, even as Hero Xtreme 160R and Maestro posted a 44.56 percent and 70.25 percent de-growth, Hero Xpulse saw increased demand to the extent of 54.27 percent YoY. Sales which had stood at 2,473 units, increased to 3,815 units in the past month.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
      Hero Hunk was in top form in global markets last month. Sales increased 1627.09 percent YoY to 8,480 units, up from 491 units exported in October 2020. HF Deluxe also saw positive growth in a YoY basis by 97.77 percent to 4,974 units up from 2,515 units sold in October 2020. Hero Splendor exports dipped 43.64 percent to 2,982 units last month, down from 5,291 units shipped in October 2020. Glamour was another model in the company lineup to see better results with a 60.86 percent YoY growth to 2,770 units.
      Likewise, the company’s Pleasure bike also saw increased demand in global markets to the extent of 58.54 percent to 260 units while Xtreme 160/200 shipments increased from 36 units to 80 units YoY. Destini 125 exports dipped 50 percent to 60 units while Achiever, Xtreme 150, Duet and Passion have been discontinued.
      Hero Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 MoM
      Domestic sales increased 4.30 percent on a MoM basis to 5,27,723 units, up from 5,05,946 units sold in September 2021. Once again it was the Splendor that took a first spot on the list with 2,67,821 units sold, down 3.60 percent over 2,77,836 units sold in September 2021.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
      Domestic sales of the HF Deluxe increased 22.13 percent to 1,64,311 units in a MoM basis while that of Glamour dipped 4.48 percent to 25,663 units, down from 26,866 units sold in September 2021. Thereafter, Pleasure (21,716 units), Passion (17,666 units) and Destini 125 (12,898 units) all posted a MoM growth as did Xtreme 160R (6,919 units), Maestro (6,914 units) and Xpulse 200 (3,815 units).
      Exports on a MoM basis dipped 18.86 percent to 20,191 units, down from 24,883 units shipped in September 2021. It was the Hunk that ruled the list with 8,480 units exported last month, up 21.16 percent over 6,999 units shipped in September 2021.
      Hero HF Deluxe also posted a 2.70 percent growth in MoM exports to 4,974 units, up from 4,843 units exported in September 2021. Exports dipped for Hero Splendor, Glamour and Xpulse 200 and Maestro and Xtreme 160/200 while that of Hero Pleasure increased substantially by 140.74 percent to 260 units over 108 units shipped in September 2021. More

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      BSA Motorcycles Global Debut Date Announced – Rival To Royal Enfield

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      BSA Motorcycles RevivedBSA motorcycles will first be launched in the UK for a reason – As the brand has sizeable fan following in the country
      Looking to replicate the level of success achieved with Jawa motorcycles in India, Mahindra-owned Classic Legends will soon introduce BSA brand in UK. The formal unveil event is scheduled to take place at the Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham, UK.
      Classic Legends will be revisiting BSA’s origins to establish a better connect with the brand’s glorious past and its ambitious resurrection in 21st century. It will be interesting to see how enthusiasts in UK, Europe and other global markets respond to the return of the legendary motorcycle brand.
      BSA motorcycle details
      To ensure it retains its old-world charm, BSA motorcycle will focus on retro styling. It is expected to have features like round headlamp, tear-drop shaped fuel tank, flat and wide handlebar and broad front and rear fenders. Some variants could be equipped with spoke wheels for enhanced retro experience.
      Liberal use of chrome can be expected on parts like headlamp, fuel tank, exhaust pipe and engine casing. To target enthusiasts with contemporary tastes, specific variants could be introduced in blacked-out theme.
      BSA Motorcycles Global Debut Countdown Timer
      Neo-retro styling used in combination with blacked-out theme almost always results in a gorgeous looking bike. Jawa Perak is a good example, which fascinates a broad spectrum of motorcycle enthusiasts with varying tastes and preferences.
      BSA has plans to manufacture both petrol-powered and electric motorcycles. The first BSA motorcycle could be petrol-powered, equipped with a 650cc motor. Among the rivals will be Royal Enfield 650 twins that have emerged as popular options in several global markets. BSA motorcycles will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Midlands. The company will also setup a technical and design centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
      BSA electric range could be introduced next year. Classic Legends has received a grant of £4.6 million (~ INR 46 crore) from UK government for setting up an R&D centre. This facility will focus exclusively on developing electric motorcycles. It’s imperative for BSA to focus on electric segment, as many European countries are aggressively targeting a complete shift to electric ecosystem.
      BSA motorcycle Indian launch
      It is unlikely that BSA motorcycles will be introduced in India soon. A key reason is that the brand has better chance of success in UK, where the motorcycles were produced and gained popularity. Second reason pertains to legal aspects, wherein BSA Cycles is already functional in Indian market. This may present trademark issues if Classic Legends decides to launch BSA motorcycles in India.
      For Indian market, Classic Legends will continue to focus on Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles. The range will be expanded to enable improved competencies against primary rival Royal Enfield. Upcoming bikes include a new Jawa cruiser, Yezdi Roadking scrambler and Yezdi Roadking ADV. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports Oct 2021 – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, Platina, CT100

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS160Bajaj Auto domestic sales and exports suffered de-growth in Oct 2021 – Pulsar continues to enjoy good demand in domestic and global markets
      Bajaj Auto has reported a 26.62 percent de-growth in domestic sales while exports dipped 4.03 percent YoY. Domestic sales last month stood at 1,91,607 units, down from 2,61,115 units sold in October 2020. Exports on the other hand fell 4.03 percent to 1,89,330 units, down from 1,97,287 units shipped in October 2020.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup Oct 2021 – Pulsar Regains lead
      Despite a YoY de-growth, Bajaj Pulsar range saw the highest demand in domestic market. Sales which had stood at 1,38,218 units in October 2020, dipped 37.42 percent to 86,500 units in the past month with share percentage at 45.14 percent. In Sep 2021, Pulsar had lost its lead as the No 1 selling Bajaj brand in India. In Oct 2021, it has bounced back to the top spot.
      In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc range that saw highest demand at 48,662 units, down 25.87 percent over 65,648 units sold in October 2020. There were also the Pulsar 150cc that contributed 24,495 units to October 2021 sales. It has recently been revealed that Bajaj Auto Limited will be phasing out its current range of Pulsar motorcycles and replace it with new gen.
      Bajaj Platina sales saw a YoY growth of 37.96 percent to 84,109 units, up from 60,967 units sold in October 2020. Bajaj Platina’s 100 cc engine offers excellent mileage over its rivals and is hence sought after especially within the country where fuel prices remain high.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup Oct 2021
      Thereafter, Bajaj CT (18,084 units), Dominar (1,092 units) and Avenger (987 units) sales dipped YoY. It was the Avenger 250cc that saw higher demand at 983 unit as compared to the Avenger 200cc of which only 4 units were sold last month. Dominar 400 sales were at 1,091 units while only 1 unit of the Dominar 250 was sold last month.
      Bajaj Chetak sales on the other hand noted a marked YoY increase at 223.64 percent to 835 units, up from 258 units sold in October 2020. The Bajaj Chetak competes with the TVS iQube and will soon see a new rival from Hero MotoCorp with the name ‘VIDA’ recently registered.
      Bajaj Auto Exports Oct 2021
      Bajaj Auto Limited recorded a dip in exports by 4.03 percent YoY in October 2021. Total exports dipped to 1,89,330 units in the past month, down from 1,97,287 units shipped in October 2020.
      Bajaj Exports Breakup Oct 2021
      In global markets, it was the Bajaj Boxer that saw most demand. Sales in the past month stood at 1,15,944 units, down 6.33 percent over 1,23,778 units shipped in October 2020. Boxer 110cc exports stood at 92,400 units while Boxer 150cc shipments were to the tune of 17,288 units. 6,256 units of the Boxer 125cc made up the balance exports.
      Pulsar exports stood at 26,711 units last month, down 17.57 percent over 32,406 units shipped in October 2020. Of this brand, it was the Pulsar 150-200cc that saw most exports at 11,682 units while of the 150cc model, exports stood at 10,106 units last month.
      Bajaj Auto reported growth in the case of the CT and Discover which increased 21.26 percent and 24.03 percent respectively in October 2021. CT 110cc exports stood at 10,304 units while there were 8,928 units of the CT125cc shipped last month.
      Discover 125cc saw more demand in global markets at 13,980 units over its 110cc counterpart of which 5,760 units were exported. While Platina exports dipped 51.18 percent YoY to 2,982 units over 6,108 units shipped in October 2020, that of Dominar and Avenger increased 40.53 percent and 167.94 percent respectively YoY. More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Oct 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, Raider

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      Image – The Bikers DiaryTVS Motor Company domestic sales dipped 14.10 percent with the only model posting any significant increase YoY being the iQube
      TVS Motor Company has experienced de-growth both where domestic sales (-14.10 percent) and exports (-0.12 percent) are concerned. Taking domestic sales into account, almost every model in the company lineup posted a YoY de-growth except for the RR310 and more specifically the TVS iQube.
      Total domestic sales last month stood at 2,58,877 units, down from 3,01,380 units sold in October 2020 – a difference of 42,503 units. Exports on the other hand remained more or less flat with 80,525 units shipped in October 2020 while shipments in the past month stood at 80,428 units.
      TVS Sales Breakup Oct 2021 – Jupiter Tops List
      TVS Jupiter commanded domestic sales list with 72,261 units, down 2.56 percent over 74,159 units sold in October 2020 with a 27.91 percent share in the company lineup. TVS Jupiter scooter was also the second best-selling scooter in India following the Honda Activa, commanding a 16.53 percent market share.
      Next up was the TVS XL moped with 55,356 units sold last month, down 31.04 percent over 80,268 units sold in October 2020 with a 21.38 percent share while at No. 3 was the TVS Apache motorcycles. Sales of the Apache stood at 39,799 units, down 2.79 percent over 40,943 units sold in October 2020.
      TVS Sales Oct 2021 Breakup
      At No. 4, TVS Ntorq sales also dipped in October 2021 by 18.50 percent to 25,693 units, down from 31,524 units sold in October 2020. The Ntorq 125 has found a new rival with the launch of Suzuki Avenis launched at Rs 86,700. TVS Sport (19,730 units), Radeon (15,596 units) and Raider (10,553 units) followed in quick succession. The Sport and Radeon posted a YoY de-growth while the Raider is a new entrant launched in September 2021 at Rs 77,500.
      October 2021 sales of TVS Star City, Pep+ and Zest also posted de-growth while the RR310 sales increased marginally by 0.20 percent to 497 units up from 496 units sold in October 2020. Sales of the iQube increased by 1134.38 percent to 395 units in October 2021, up from just 32 units sold in October 2020.
      TVS Exports October 2021
      TVS Exports stood flat on a YoY basis. Exports which had stood at 80,525 units in October 2020 dipped 0.12 percent to 80,428 units in the past month. TVS Star City 125 was the best-selling model in global markets. Sales increased 59.10 percent to 39,143 units in the past month, up from 24,603 units shipped in October 2020. Share in the company lineup stood at 48.67 percent. The Star City suffered 55.05 percent de-growth, with sales of 12,664 units, down from 28,173 units sold in October 2020.
      TVS Exports Oct 2021 Breakup
      TVS Apache also posted a YoY de-growth of 3.90 percent to 12,549 units in the past month, down from 13,058 units exported in October 2020. More positive exports were reported for the TVS Sport and Ntorq which increased 26.10 percent to 7,914 units and 11.56 percent to 4,255 units respectively.
      The new TVS Raider saw shipments to the tune of 1,169 units last month. Victor exports also increased 16.67 percent to 1,120 units, up from 960 units shipped in October 2020. YoY de-growth in terms of exports was seen in the case of TVX XL (672 units), Radeon (520 units), Wego(264 units) and also for the Jupiter (125 units) and RR310 (33 units). More

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      2022 Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Debuts With New Colour Options

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      2022 Honda Rebel 500
      Honda presently has three models in the Rebel range of cruisers- Rebel 250, Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100
      Honda has updated its cruise lineup for 2022 specifically for Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100 in European markets. Both motorcycles offer a typical cruiser experience to riders with their signature old-school design and ergonomics. About a month ago, Honda reinvented the entry-level Rebel 300 in a down-sized version as Rebel 250.
      2022 Honda Rebel 500 Colour Options
      The Japanese bikemaker has introduced new colour options for Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100. Honda is offering a new paint scheme called Pearl Organic Green in Rebel 500. This option will be available alongside the current paint schemes on offer namely Graphite Black, Mat Axis Gray and Matte Jeans Blue Metallic.
      The latest addition to the colour palette is a stark contrast to dark and stealthy shades currently available for Rebel 500. On the other hand, Rebel 1100 sees the addition of a flashy new colour called Pearl Stallion Brown. The paint scheme also benefits from the blacked-out components lending the motorcycle a sporty dual-tone appeal.
      Rebel 500- Specs
      Apart from the added colour options, there have been no changes made in either of the cruiser bikes in terms of mechanicals or features. Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc parallel-twin motor that also propels CB500X and CB500R. Take a look at the first look video below, credit to TravelMoto channel.
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      This unit pushes out 47 bhp at 8500rpm and a peak torque of 44.6Nm at 6000rpm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed transmission via a slip-assist clutch. The motorcycle rides on 16-inch front and rear wheels that are shod with fat 130-section front and 150-section rear rubber respectively.
      Suspension setup comprises 41mm telescopic forks at front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Braking duties are handled by a 296mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc aided by a dual-channel ABS.
      Rebel 1100 Specs
      Coming to the flagship Rebel 1100, the cruiser is powered by a 1084cc SOHC liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, 270 degree crank motor which pumps out 86 bhp at 7000rpm and a peak torque of 98Nm at 4750rpm. This engine also propels Africa Twin adventure bike and is mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a DCT automatic gearbox.
      2022 Honda Rebel 1100
      The diamond frame of Rebel 500 sits on Preload-adjustable 43mm cartridge-style front forks and twin piggyback shock absorbers at rear. Rebel 500 rides on 18-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels shod with tubeless tyres. Braking duties are handled by 330mm disc up front and 256mm disc at rear complemented by a dual-channel ABS.
      There have been murmurs of Honda introducing the Rebel range in India previously although the Japanese brand hasn’t officially confirmed the same as of yet. That said, there are more chances of Rebel 500 being launched in India rather than Rebel 1100. More

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      Vmoto Stash Electric Motorcycle Debuts – Range 250 Kms, Top Speed 105 Kmph

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      VMOTO Stash Electric MotorcycleStash electric bike will be first introduced in European markets in 2022 – Expected price more than Super Soco TC Max
      As part of its product offensive for European markets, Sino-Australian entity Vmoto Soco Group has unveiled its new electric motorcycle named Stash at EICMA 2021. It is likely to be positioned as a premium product in the company’s portfolio. Vmoto already has several other electric motorcycles such as Super Soco TS, TC, TSX and TC Max.
      Vmoto Stash styling and features
      Stash electric motorcycle easily qualifies as the quintessential head turner. It packs in a sleek design, aggressive front fascia and sharp body panels, which ensure a dominating street presence. Dual-tone theme with use of contrasting colours on front cowl and tank section further enhances the bike’s look and feel. Side panels ensure a sporty, muscular profile for the bike.
      Some key features of Vmoto electric motorcycle include sleek headlamp with trendy DRL, sporty windscreen in black shade, spear-shaped front and rear turn signals, flat handlebar, sinewy tank, split seats, alloy wheels, sleek grab rails, edgy tail lamp and rear tyre hugger.
      Space for mounting registration number plate has been provided on the rear tyre hugger. The bike comes with rectangular full digital instrument console. It is likely that the bike will be offered with Bluetooth-based connectivity features.
      VMOTO Stash Electric Motorcycle
      At the time of launch, there will be three colour options of black, silver and yellow. While the bike ticks all the right boxes in terms of styling, it has also been designed to meet the requirements of everyday commutes. One of the useful features is storage space inside the fuel tank. The top section of fuel tank opens up like a lid to reveal decent-sized storage space. It can easily accommodate a full-size helmet.
      Even though footpegs are slightly rear-set, users should be able to get a comfortable riding stance. The bike has broad seats with appropriate contouring for both rider and pillion. It should help avoid any type of bum and thigh fatigue.
      Vmoto Stash range and specs
      Inside its belly, Vmoto Stash has a 72V-100Ah – 7.2 kWh battery pack that supplies power to a 6-kW motor. On a full charge, the motorcycle can cover a distance of around 250 km. However, this range will be available only when the bike runs at 45 kmph. The battery takes 6 hours to recharge from 0 to 100%.
      VMOTO Stash Electric Motorcycle
      It is likely that there will be multiple ride modes, which will allow users to choose the type of performance they want at a given time. Top speed of the bike is rated at 105 kmph. With low seat height of 785mm, users shall be able to exercise optimal control of the bike.
      Vmoto Stash has standard telescopic forks at front and monoshock rear suspension. The bike runs on 17-inch wheels, wrapped in AV 100/80 front and AR 120/70 rear tyres. Braking duties are performed by disc brakes at both ends. In Europe, Vmoto Stash will be positioned above Super Soco TC Max. The latter is available at a starting price of Euro 4,690 (Rs 3.92 lakhs). More