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      Top 10 Scooters July 2021 – Activa, Access, Jupiter, Ntorq, RayZR

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      Honda ActivaThe Honda Activa continued its rule in the segment with sales at 1.62 lakh units and a 47.21 percent share
      In June 2021, it was the scooter segment that reported a de-growth while motorcycle sales soared. Fast forward to July 2021 and roles get reversed. In the past month, scooter sales have reported a 13.84 percent growth over sales in July 2020 while motorcycle sales dipped 5.33 percent YoY.
      Top 10 Scooters July 2021
      Total sales of top 10 scooters stood at 3,45,202 units, up from 3,03,255 units sold in July 2020. Once again, it was the Honda Activa that led sales charts with 1,62,956 units sold in the past month, up 37.10 percent over 1,18,859 units sold in July 2020.
      Activa sales alone were nearly equal to the total sales of the other 9 best selling scooters on the list. At No. 2 was Suzuki Access with a growth of 102.78 percent YoY. Sales in July 2020 which had stood at 23,171 units increased to 46,985 units in the past month.
      Next up was TVS Jupiter scooter with de-growth of 22.01 percent to 38,209 units in July 2021 over 48,995 units sold in July 2020. This was closely followed by TVS Ntorq with a 46.20 percent YoY growth at 23,983 units in the past month, up from 16,404 units sold in July 2020. TVS Ntorq has also been noting increased demand in Nepal markets and has achieved 50,000 unit sales milestone in Nepal within 3 years of launch in the country.
      Top 10 Scooters July 2021
      Dio, Pleasure, Burgman
      The list of top 10 Scooter sales continued with the Honda Dio at No. 5. Sales dipped 44.66 percent YoY to 20,604 units in July 2021, down from 37,233 units sold in July 2020. Last month, Honda increased prices of the Dio scooter along with that of Activa 6G, Activa 125, Shine and SP 125 by Rs 1,237. The company did not state reasons for this price hike, but rising input costs would be the only reason as is being expressed by every other two wheeler maker in the country.
      This was followed by the Hero Pleasure at No. 6. Pleasure scooter sales stood at 17,713 units in July 2021, up 8.74 percent over 16,290 units sold in July 2020. The Burgman Street has seen higher demand in July 2021 with 10,104 units sold, up 84.62 percent over 5,473 units sold in July 2020.
      Lower down the order at Nos. 8, 9 and 10, were Yamaha Fascino (9,525 units), Hero Destini (8,070 units) and Yamaha RayZR (7,053 units) each of which posted de-growth down 17.77 percent, 38.79 percent and 41.38 percent respectively.

      No
      Top 10 Scooters
      Jul-21
      Jul-20
      %

      1
      Honda Activa
      1,62,956
      1,18,859
      37.10

      2
      Suzuki Access
      46,985
      23,171
      102.78

      3
      TVS Jupiter
      38,209
      48,995
      -22.01

      4
      TVS Ntorq
      23,983
      16,404
      46.20

      5
      Honda Dio
      20,604
      37,233
      -44.66

      6
      Hero Pleasure
      17,713
      16,290
      8.74

      7
      Suzuki Burgman
      10,104
      5,473
      84.62

      8
      Yamaha Fascino
      9,525
      11,584
      -17.77

      9
      Hero Destini
      8,070
      13,184
      -38.79

      10
      Yamaha RayZR
      7,053
      12,032
      -41.38

      –
      Total
      3,45,202
      3,03,225
      13.84

      The scooter segment is likely to face some competition with a range of new electric scooters being launched in quick succession. FAME II subsides and benefits offered by various State Governments will ensure more affordable pricing than their petrol powered counterparts. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro have just made their presence felt along with Simple One electric scooter. The current range Ather 450X has also been making headlines along with the Bajaj Chetak electric and TVS iQube. More

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      KTM India Sales, Exports July 2021 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      Image – KTM KollamKTM India noted growth in domestic sales in July 2021, while exports dipped both in terms of YoY and MoM basis
      Like every other two wheeler maker in the country, KTM India has also reported substantial growth in domestic sales in July 2021. Pent up demand, markets opening up and the urgent need for personal means of travel have all resulted in increased spending on two wheeler purchases. However, rising fuel prices, the looming fear of a 3rd wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and severe shortage of semi-conductors could hamper further growth.
      KTM India Domestic Sales
      KTM India’s domestic sales figures stood at 4,446 units in the past month, up 36.97 percent over 3,246 units sold in July 2020. This was also a MoM growth of 37.90 percent over 3,224 units sold in June 2021. In the company domestic lineup, it was the KTM 200 (Duke + RC) that was most in demand while the KTM 390 (RC + ADV + Duke) commanded the export list.
      KTM 200 sales increased 115.47 percent YoY to 2,019 units, up from 937 units sold in July 2020. The KTM 200 commanded a 45.41 percent share in July 2021, up from 43.55 percent share held in June 2021. KTM will soon be bringing in 2021 KTM RC 390, RC 200, RC 125 and images of these models get leaked showing off a brand new look.
      KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) has also noted increased YoY and MoM sales. Sales stood at 1,002 units in the past month, up 381.73 percent over 208 units sold in July 2020. It was also an 86.94 percent increase over 536 units sold in June 2021. Percent of share has also increased from 16.63 percent to 22.54 percent MoM.
      KTM India Sales, Exports Jul 2021 vs Jul 2020 (YoY)
      Domestic sales of KTM 125 (Duke + RC) have dipped substantially. July 2021 sales were at 749 units, down 59.45 percent over sales of 1,847 units in July 2020. MoM sales also fell 12.09 percent from 852 units sold in June 2021.
      The KTM 390 on the other hand received added attention with sales up 166.16 percent YoY to 676 units in July 2021 as against 254 units sold in July 2020 and up 56.48 percent MoM from 432 units sold in June 2021.
      KTM Exports
      Shipments to global markets fell in July 2021 by 34.50 percent to 6,832 units, down from 10,430 units exported in July 2020. MoM exports also fell 19.85 percent as against 8,524 units exported in June 2021.
      KTM India Sales, Exports Jul 2021 vs Jun 2021 (MoM)
      It was the KTM 390 (RC + ADV + Duke) that was most in demand in global markets despite de-growth on YoY and MoM basis. July 2021 saw exports of 2,791 units, down 51.65 percent over 5,772 units sold in July 2020. June 2021 sales stood at 3,800 units relating to a MoM dip of 26.55 percent. Percent of share also dipped from 44.58 percent held in June 2021 to 40.85 percent in the past month.
      KTM 200 (RC + Duke) sales increased 90.72 percent YoY to 2,075 units, up from 1,088 units shipped in July 2020. MoM sales however, suffered a de-growth of 19.39 percent over 2,574 units exported in June 2021.
      Exports of KTM 250 (RC + Duke + ADV) surged 627.71 percent in the past month to 1,208 units, up from 166 units exported in July 2020. It was also a 63.69 percent MoM growth over 738 units exported in June 2021. Exports of the KTM 125 (RC + Duke) ended on a negative note with just 758 units shipped in the past month down 77.73 percent over 3,404 units shipped in July 2020. MoM exports also fell 46.99 percent as against 1,430 units exported in June 2021. More

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      Honda CB200X Adventure Motorcycle Launch Price Rs 1.44 Lakh

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      Honda CB200XHonda CB200X competes against other entry-level adventure tourers such as Xpulse 200 as well as Royal Enfield Himalayan and KTM 250 Adventure
      Honda has its new adventure motorcycle CB200X in India today. The bike is based on the same platform and powertrain as Hornet 2.0. Launch price of the new Honda CB200X is Rs 1,44,500, ex-sh, Gurgaon.
      Like most entry-level adventure tourers, CB200X is a road-biased machine with some moderate off-roading capabilities. Unlike the other adventure tourers from Honda such as CB500X and Africa Twin, the CB200X will be sold through the company’s regular chain of dealerships.
      Honda CB200X Brochure Specs Colours
      Design
      New Honda CB200X gets a similar angular, all-LED V-shaped headlamp as seen in Hornet 2.0. Other highlights include a black windscreen, a front-heavy faired body, a wider handlebar, engine protector and knuckle guards which housed turn indicators. Three colours are on offer with new CB200X. These are Red, Silver and Black.
      Most of the bike’s design cues are inspired by the CX-02 Concept revealed earlier in India. The tail section of the bike also gets LED lamps. It gets split-style seats and split pillion grab rails. The seats are contoured for better comfort over longer commutes.
      Honda CB200X
      Features & Hardware
      In terms of equipment, the bike offers features such as an all-digital instrument cluster which is compatible with RoadSync tech for smartphone connectivity and navigation as well via Bluetooth headphones. It also gets the same golden-coloured front forks as seen in Hornet 2.0. Other attributes include high ground clearance, a long-travel suspension, high saddle height and a single-channel ABS.
      Honda CB200X Brochure Specs
      Speaking of hardware, it is based on the same chassis as Hornet. The platform is suspended on upside-down forks at front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at rear. Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes on both wheels.
      Engine Specs
      The wire-spoked 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels are shod by knobby dual-purpose tyres for more grip during off-road riding. As mentioned before, CB200X is powered by the same 184.4cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine offered in Hornet 2.0. This motor is capable of generating 17 bhp at 8500rpm and 16.1 Nm of peak torque at 6000rpm while being mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
      Honda CB200X
      Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Today, it is my great pleasure to introduce a new motorcycle, inspired by Honda’s legendary CB legacy. Keeping in mind the evolving lifestyle of the Indian youth, the urban explorer – CB200X gives today’s youngsters a riding experience that pushes them to explore more. Built to excite riders, CB200X offers a perfect riding companion for their daily city rides and short weekend getaways beyond the cityscapes.”
      At this price point and specs, CB200X has only one rival in the form of Hero Xpulse 200. It will be interesting to see if Honda offers CB200X a rally kit that makes it more off-road capable just like its nearest competitor. More

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      New CFMoto 250cc Motorcycle Launch Soon As 250SR-R

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      New CFMoto 250SR-R
      CFMoto is also working towards developing a dedicated lineup of electric two-wheelers which will be retailed under its newly formed sub-brand Zeeho
      CFMoto will soon introduce a sportier iteration of its 250cc sports bike 250SR which made its global debut last year. The new motorcycle is called 250SR-R and its existence has been revealed through a type-approval document in China. Reports also indicate that there will also be a sportier derivative of 300SR named 300SR-R.
      The 300SR-R will make its debut following the official unveiling of its quarter-litre counterpart. The Chinese bikemaker has maintained the tradition of adding an extra suffix of ‘R’ for the more enthralling iteration of the sports bike. That said, both motorcycles get the same power source churning out the same output.
      Changes in Specs
      Powering 250SR-R is a 249.2cc single-cylinder engine that cranks out an identical 29 bhp as offered in 250SR. However, performance is better in comparison, thanks to a reduction in the bike’s kerb weight.
      While the latter weighs 165kg, 250SR-R tips the weighing scales at 157kg which is a significant drop of 8 kilos. This also results in a sizable improvement in power to weight ratio.
      CFMoto 250SR
      Reduction in weight has been achieved by adoption of some lightweight materials in elements like bodywork. The most notable update has been made to the bike’s hardware which gets a single-sided swingarm instead of a double-sided swingarm as offered in 250SR. To complement the swingarm are the front USD golden-coloured forks which is another cosmetic enhancement over the standard model.
      Other possible updates
      The changes in hardware on 250SR-R indicate that there could be more updates in its internals in comparison to 250SR. Another notable cosmetic upgrade includes the addition of a large pair of winglets on the sides of the fairing. They are either made of carbon fibre or wrapped in a carbon-effect finish to give the motorcycle a more premium appeal.
      Although an increase in downforce or reduction of weight at front end seems immaterial since it has less than 30 bhp on tap and a top speed of around 130kmph. As far as styling goes, 250SR-R is expected to retain its sporty and futuristic aesthetic with subtle variations. Like most models from CFMoto, the upcoming 250SR-R and 300SR-R have been designed by KISKA designs, the same folks who have created designs for all KTM models.
      250SR is not available in India as of now, but future possibilities cannot be denied completely. The Chinese bikemaker currently retails models such as 300NK, 650NK, 650MT and 650GT in the Indian market. Expect more details about the upcoming sports bike in the next few days.
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      New Motorcycle Spied In Pune – Royal Enfield Rival From Jawa, BSA Or Bajaj Triumph?

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      New Motorcycle Spied in PuneWhile made-in-India Triumph will rival Royal Enfield, BSA will take on the likes of Kawasaki W800
      In a turn of events that has sparked wide speculations, a new retro styled motorcycle has been spotted on road tests. Most likely it is Triumph’s first-ever single-cylinder model that is being manufactured in India in partnership with Bajaj. However, it is also possible that the bike could be 650cc single-cylinder BSA. Being developed by Mahindra-owned Classic Legends, BSA motorcycles will primarily target UK and other European markets.
      Triumph trail
      It has been reported earlier that Triumph Motorcycles is manufacturing their 400-700cc capacity bikes in India. There are some definitive clues that this heavily camouflaged retro-styled bike could be the new single-cylinder Triumph. One important piece of evidence is the crankcase design, which appears to be similar to that of other Triumph motorcycles.
      Other things like wide seat design, prominent fuel tank and side panel point out towards the Triumph DNA. Moreover, the Bonneville look and feel can be seen in components such as handlebar, use of spoke wheels, larger front wheels and smaller rear wheels, fork gators and chain drive on the right side. The tyres appear to be Pirelli units, which have been seen with other Bonneville motorcycles.
      However, most features appear to have undergone a certain level of evolution in comparison to Bonneville range. It suggests that this could also be an entirely new product from Triumph. The bike is likely to be powered by a 350-400cc engine, generating around 35-40 BHP and 30-35 Nm. It could get a 6-speed gearbox. The bike will be a world-class product, just like KTM and Husqvarna. It will be offered in both domestic and international markets.
      New Motorcycle Spied in Pune
      As it will be competing against Royal Enfield motorcycles, Triumph’s new single-cylinder bike is expected to deliver a throaty aural experience. This bike is expected to debut sometime next year.
      New Motorcycle Spied in Pune
      BSA trail
      After successfully resurrecting Jawa, Classic Legends is working on its other projects that include Yezdi and BSA. The company had bought global rights for the iconic BSA brand in 2016. What we know so far is that the BSA motorcycle will utilize a 650cc single-cylinder motor.
      It is possible that the new retro-styled motorcycle spotted on road tests could actually be BSA. Its retro styling does look familiar to BSA motorcycles that were in production several decades earlier.
      Classic Legends had used the same no plate on Jawa back in 2018. Image – Bike India
      BSA 650cc motorcycle will be assembled in UK. It will be positioned as a premium product in comparison to Royal Enfield 650 twins and upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycles. In addition to the standard roadster, other versions of BSA 650cc could also be launched. It could include a scrambler, cafe racer and cruiser.
      BSA will initially target customers in UK, where the brand has a strong recall. Other European markets will be covered later. BSA India launch is unlikely due to premium pricing and legal tangles.

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      Ola S1 Pro Electric Scooter Achieving 115 Kmph Top Speed In New Video

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      Ola Electric Scooter Top SpeedOla S1 and S1 Pro are priced at Rs 99,000 and Rs 1.3 lakh without subsidy and at Rs 80k and Rs 1.1 lakh with subsidy respectively in Gujarat
      At long last, the much talked about Ola electric scooter has been launched in India on 15th August 2021. It is presented in two variants of S1 and S1 Pro and even as orders open online via the company website at Rs 499, deliveries are only slated to commence from October. Ola already claims to have received more than 1,00,000 pre-orders in first 24 hours of opening bookings.
      Ola S1 and S1 Pro get attractive colour schemes of Red, Sky Blue, Yellow, Silver, Gold, Pink, Black, Navy Blue, Grey and White. It sports a large TFT display offering a range of information and navigation and the display allows the rider to toggle between profiles allowing for individual customization.
      Ola S1 Pro Electric Scooter Top Speed
      Ola electric scooter gets a ‘Hyperdrive motor’ with fixed batteries. The S1 gets a 2.98 kWh unit which delivers 8.5 kW peak power and can be charged in 6 hours via a 750W portable charger or upto 50 percent via the Ola Supercharger in 18 minutes.
      Ola S1 Pro sports a 3.97 kWh battery with an 8.5 kW motor. The S1 and S1 Pro claim a range of 121 kms and 181 kms along with a top speed of 90 km/h and 115 km/h respectively. Watch the S1 Pro achieving top speed of 115 kmph on an empty air-strip in the video below.
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      Acceleration is possible from 0-40 km/h in 3 seconds and from 0 to 60 km/h in 5 seconds respectively. Kerb weight stands at 121kgs and 125 kgs. Ola S1 gets two riding modes of Normal and Sport while the S1 Pro gets an added riding mode called Hyper. The scooters use single side suspension and disc brakes at both ends and ride on 110/70-R12 MRF tyres.
      Dimensions stand at 1,859mm length, 712mm width and 1,160mm height. It gets a wheelbase measuring 1,359mm, ground clearance at 738mm and kerb weight at 74 kgs. Underseat storage stands at 36 liters claimed to fit two helmets inside the boot area.
      It gets reverse mode, proximity unlock facilities and the e-scooter can also be used in silent mode or emit a customizable sound via its onboard speakers. The S1 and S1 Pro receives all LED lighting and safety features include hill hold assist and cruise control. Ola Electric plans to introduce Ola Hypercharger networks which will be the largest 2 wheeler charging network at 1 lakh locations across 400 cities in India. This charger will offer a 75 kms range in 18 minutes.
      Ola Price With Subsidy
      Ola electric S1 Pro scooter is priced at Rs 1,29,999 while in Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan prices are at Rs 1,10,149, 1,09,999, 1,24,999, and 1,19,138, respectively thanks to subsidies offered by the various State Governments. The base variant Ola S1 will sell at Rs.79,999 in Gujarat, at Rs.85,099 in Delhi, Rs.89,968 in Rajasthan and at Rs.94,999 in Maharashtra. These prices allow the Ola electric scooter to compete with the TVS iQube priced at Rs 1.01 lakh, the Bajaj Chetak at Rs 1.42 lakh and Ather 450 which carries a price tag of Rs 1.13 lakh. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Black Colour Is Back – First Look Walkaround

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      2021 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Is Re-Launched In BlackBajaj Pulsar RS200 competes against other entry-level faired motorcycles such as Yamaha YZF R15 and KTM RC 200
      Bajaj has reintroduced the Graphite Black colour option on Pulsar RS200, thus becoming the fourth colour option in the entry-level superbike lineup. The other three colour options on offer are Burnt Red, Pewter Grey and Pearl Metallic White.
      Price of the newly added colour option has yet to be officially announced but in most probability, it will be offered at the same price as the rest of the options (Rs 1.61 lakh, ex-Pune). The bikemaker announced the introduction of the black colour option of RS200 by releasing a new TV commercial on YouTube.
      Styling Unchanged
      The new Pulsar RS200 Black wears the exact colour scheme as the motorcycle did in its BS4 era before being discontinued in its BS6 iteration. Contrast grey accents on the side panels provide a nice sporty contrast to the overall design.
      The menacing front fascia with dual-beam LED headlights is accentuated in this paint scheme. RS200 is considered to be the most aggressive looking motorcycle in the Pulsar range of motorcycles. Watch the first look walkaround of the new RS200 black colour below, credit to The Sameer Vlogs.
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      The overall design cues are quite muscular with several creases and contours making it look very burly. The exhaust canister is styled quite neatly and compliments the overall motorcycle design. Apart from the new colour option, no other changes, neither mechanical nor in terms of features, have been made on the sports bike.
      Engine Specs
      Powering Pulsar RS200 is a 199.5cc fuel-injected, four-valve, liquid-cooled motor that churns out 24.2 bhp at 9750rpm and 18.7 Nm at 8000rpm. It comes paired with a six-speed gearbox and can attain a top speed of 141 kmph. This also makes it the fastest Pulsar motorcycle in the lineup as of now.
      Upcoming Pulsar 250F
      The Chakan-based two-wheeler manufacturer is currently working on developing a quarter-litre iteration of Pulsar which is likely to be named Pulsar 250F. The semi-faired motorcycle is expected to be a spiritual successor to the current 220F. It was recently confirmed by Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, that the upcoming 250cc version of Pulsar will be launched in India by November 2021.
      The date of launch should also coincide with the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the Pulsar nametag in the country. Multiple test mules of the upcoming semi-faired motorcycle have been spotted in recent months. The design is closely related to the current flagship Pulsar 220F, hence, the new Pulsar 250F is considered to be a spiritual successor of the former.
      The upcoming Pulsar 250F will be powered by a new 250cc single-cylinder air /oil-cooled engine that will be good enough for 24 bhp and 20 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. More

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      Bajaj Chetak Sales At A New High – Beats TVS iQube Electric Scooter In July 2021

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      Image – swift lifestyleCombined sales of Chetak and iQube are higher in July, as compared to respective number in June
      Chetak and iQube are currently the only electric scooters offered by mainstream two-wheeler manufacturers. Throughout 2021, significant fluctuation can be seen in sales of these scooters.
      Global shortage of semiconductors and restrictions due to second wave of pandemic have adversely impacted sales. Now another trend is evident, wherein electric scooter sales are rising due to continuous increase in fuel prices.
      Chetak ahead in July, but trails cumulatively
      Bajaj Chetak sales in July are at 730 units. As compared to just 31 units sold in July last year, YoY growth has improved by a staggering 2254.84%. In comparison, TVS iQube sales in July are 540 units. YoY growth is 2247.83%, as compared to 23 units sold in July last year.
      MoM growth for Chetak in July is 61.50%, as compared to 452 units sold in June. iQube MoM numbers are negative at -15.49%, as compared to 639 units sold in June. Even though Chetak is ahead in July, iQube maintains the lead in cumulative sales numbers. In the seven months from Jan to July 2021, Chetak sold a total of 1,261 units. During the same period, iQube total sales are at 1,715 units.
      Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube Sales – July 2021
      Chetak, iQube expansion plans
      With rising fuel prices, electric two-wheeler sales are expected to pick up pace in the coming months. Subsidies available at central and state level are another key factor that will help boost sales. Moreover, as charging and battery swapping infrastructure becomes easily accessible, more people will feel motivated to make the switch to electric.
      In view of these factors, both Bajaj and Chetak are working aggressively to expand operations to new cities. At the time of its launch, Chetak was available only in Pune and Bengaluru. It is now available in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Mysore and Mangalore as well. More cities will be covered in the coming months. By end of this year, Bajaj has plans to make Chetak available in 22 new cities. By March 2022, Chetak will be available in 40 cities.
      TVS iQube is currently available in Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore. More cities will are planned to be covered soon. It includes cities like Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata. iQube will also be made available in a number of Tier I cities.
      Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube Sales in 2021
      By end of this fiscal, a total of 20 cities are planned to be covered. iQube will soon be available at around 1,000 dealerships. Both Bajaj and TVS already have a vast countrywide dealer network. Introducing their electric products to newer locations should not pose a significant challenge. More