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      Ola Electric Scooter Launch Time Is 2 PM On 15th Aug

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      Ola Electric ScooterOla Electric will be revealing all details related to their new e-scooter on 15th Aug – Price, delivery schedule, etc
      Ola Electric scooter will be launched in India on August 15, 2021 at 2 PM. This was officially revealed today by Ola Electric. Ahead of official launch, it has already seen outstanding demand. Ola’s e-scooter is opened for bookings at a refundable amount of Rs 499 and to date, the company has received bookings from over 1,000 cities across the country.
      Bookings crossed 1 lakh orders within 24 hours of opening order books on 15th July 2021, thus making it the most pre-booked scooter in the world. Ola electric scooter deliveries will start across all cities in India on the same day.
      Best in Segment Features
      Ola electric scooter will be offered in 10 colour choices. It will receive a digital instrument cluster, cloud based connectivity, 12 inch tubeless tyres with alloy wheels, LED head, tail lamps and turn signals and best in segment 50 liter under seat storage capacity.
      Segment first features will include keyless experience accessible via the user’s smartphone. The company has also revealed in a recent video that the upcoming electric scooter will get reverse mode.
      Ola Electric Scooter Launch Time Announced
      Ola electric scooter is expected to come with up to 3.6 kWh battery capacity which will make the scooter eligible for FAME-II subsidy. The specs are not yet revealed, but speculations suggest it would offer about 150km range on full charge and acceleration from 0-45 kms in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 100 km/h.
      Dimensions will stand at 1,860mm length, 700mm width and 1,155mm height. Saddle height will be at 800mm, wheelbase at 1,345mm and kerb weight at 74 kgs. It will get telescopic suspension at the front and rear. It will be offered in multiple variants of which one will be the Ola S1 Pro.
      Charging Network
      As is seen in the case of other electric two wheeler makers, Ola is also in talks with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for supply of electric two and three wheelers with charging infrastructure. The upcoming Hypercharger Network will also offer Ola customers with high speed charging facilities along with high speed hyper chargers and home chargers which are offered as standard with the Ola e-scooter. Though there are no price indications as on date, it is likely to be priced somewhere between Rs 1-1.20 lakhs.
      Ola Electric expects to produce over 10 million electric scooters per annum and generate around 10,000 jobs. The electric vehicles would be built at the company’s mega factory in in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu with total project outlay pegged at Rs 2,354 crore. The plant which will consist of 10 assembly lines and have the capacity to roll out 1 scooter every 2 seconds. There will be over 3,000 AI enabled robots and the plant will also have the greenest forest cover of 100 acres on site. More

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      Aprilia RS 660 First Batch Arrives At India Plant – Launch Expected Soon

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      Aprilia RS660 arrives in IndiaAprilia RS 660 will go up against the likes of Honda CB650R and Kawasaki Ninja 650
      Already on sale in several international markets, Aprilia RS 660 will soon be launched in India. Some units of the bike have been spotted recently. It is being speculated that they have reached the company’s facility in Baramati. Imported as CBUs, the unopened boxes clearly mention ‘Made in Italy’.
      Some units have also been unboxed and posing with one of them is Diego Graffi, Chairman CEO and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited. Along with RS 660, its naked sibling Tuono 660 will also be launched in India.
      As per an earlier leaked document, RS 660 will be available at a starting price of Rs 13.39 lakh. Tuono 660 will be slightly cheaper at Rs 13.09 lakh. We will have to wait for an official confirmation regarding the pricing and exact launch dates of these bikes.
      Aprilia RS 660 design and features
      Being imported as CBUs, Aprilia RS 660 can be expected to be largely the same as the international-spec model. As far as looks are concerned, RS 660 gets top marks for its design and styling and dominating road presence.
      Diego Graffi, Chairman CEO and MD, is reportedly pictured with Aprilia RS660 at company plant in Baramati, India.
      This is definitely for folks who love to flaunt their rides. Some key features include three-element full LED headlight with integrated turn signals, trendy DRLs, visor, sculpted fuel tank, double fairing, stubby underbelly exhaust and elevated tail section.
      Aprilia RS 660 is available in sprightly colour options of Apex Black, Acid Gold and Lava Red. All three have golden coloured USD front forks and orange coloured alloy wheels. The bike offers a comfortable riding stance with an ergonomic triangulation of seat, foot pegs and semi-handlebar. The TFT instrument console displays a range of information, which ensures complete control at all times.
      Aprilia RS 660 engine and specs
      Powering Aprilia RS 660 is a 659 cc, parallel twin, four stroke, liquid-cooled motor. It is capable of generating 100 hp of max power at 10,500 rpm and 67 Nm of peak torque at 8,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, integrated with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) up and down system.
      Suspension system comprises Kayaba upside down forks at the front and asymmetrical aluminium swingarm at the rear. Braking duties are performed by 320 mm double disc at the front and 220 mm single disc at the rear. The bike utilizes Brembo callipers at both ends. Dual-channel ABS with cornering function is offered as standard.
      To ensure racetrack level performance, the bike has been equipped with advanced APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) system. It packs in several features such as traction control, wheelie control, cruise control, engine brake, and cornering. Aprilia RS 660 also has five riding modes, three pre-set and two customizable. More

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      2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 India Launch Price 6.61 Lakh – Two New Colours

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      New Kawasaki Ninja 650 For India
      In India, 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 will compete against Honda CBR650R and the upcoming Aprilia RS 660
      Kawasaki has launched the MY2022 Ninja 650 in India at an introductory price of Rs 6.61 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated model made its global debut a couple of months ago has received a bunch of new changes including new paint schemes, improved mechanicals and a sharper design.
      Interested buyers can book the updated Ninja 650 at the nearest Kawasaki dealership or via the company’s official India website. The middleweight supersport motorcycle continues to sport an aggressive exterior design that gets accentuated with two colour options on offer- the traditional Lime Green and a new Pearl Robotic White.
      Updated Styling
      Design-wise, the updated 2022 Ninja 650 is largely similar to the outgoing model. It retains ZX-6R-like sharp fascia which appears to be aerodynamically enhanced. The bike’s front end is dominated by twin LED headlights with LED DRLs.
      Additionally, Ninja 650 gets a new and improved windshield which is now lower and flush-fits with the upper cowl. It is set at a more upright angle to offer the rider decent wind protection.
      New Kawasaki Ninja 650 For India
      In both paint schemes, the engine cowl and belly pan are painted in white. The TFT colour instrument cluster is carried over from the previous model and now gets Bluetooth connectivity as standard. The console could be paired with the rider’s smartphone using the Rideology smartphone app. The blacked-out alloy spoke alloy wheels get green rims which add a nice sporty contrast.
      The side turn indicators are integrated onto the front fairing whereas the side body panels feature a neat air scoop for more aerodynamic efficacy. Other styling highlights include a split-seat style, underbelly exhaust, front apron-mounted rearview mirrors, an aggressive fuel tank, and a clip-on handlebar along with rear-set footpegs which offer a committed riding posture.
      Mechanical Specs
      At the heart of the fully-faired motorcycle is the same 649cc Liquid-cooled, Parallel-Twin engine that delivers 67 bhp at 8,000rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 6,700 rpm. This unit is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Team Green continues to employ a steel trellis frame supported by a 41mm telescopic fork at front and a preload-adjustable horizontal back-link mono-shock at rear.
      Braking hardware comprises a pair of 300mm petal discs chewed by 2-piston calipers up front and a 220mm disc at rear. The middleweight supersport rolls on 17-inch alloys which are shod by new Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres. In India, 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 will go head to head against the upcoming Aprilia RS 660 and Honda CBR650R. More

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      Yamaha Price Hike Aug 2021 For R15, FZ FI, Fascino – MT15 Price Reduced

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      Yamaha MT15 will soon get Bluetooth updateJust like other two-wheeler manufacturers, Yamaha has increased prices multiple times this year
      Yamaha’s price hike strategy has been slightly different as compared to that of other OEMs. While other manufacturers have usually announced price hikes across the range, Yamaha has been selective in its approach. In the latest round of price hike, products that have become costlier include YZF-R15 V3, FZ FI V3, FZS FI V3 and even recently launched Fascino 125 Hybrid.
      There is no official statement from Yamaha about the reason for this latest price hike. However, based on prevailing trends, the primary reason is likely to be the continuous increase in input costs. Inflationary conditions could have also led to this recent price hike. For select models, prices have been increased in the range of Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500.
      Yamaha Price List Aug 2021
      Lowest price hike of Rs 2,000 is for YZF-R15 V3. It is applicable for all variants – Thunder Grey, Metallic Red, Racing Blue and Dark Knight. Yamaha has increased price of R15 V3 at least three times this year.
      In March, prices were increased by Rs 2,700 for Blue, Grey and Dark Knight variants. Next month in April, prices were increased again for these variants by Rs 1,500. The next hike for R15 was in July, when prices for all four colour variants were increased by 2,500.
      Yamaha India Price List Aug 2021
      Cumulatively, R15 prices have gone up by Rs 8.7k in just around six months. However, as prices of rival products have also increased, most Yamaha two-wheelers continue to offer decent value for money that they are known for.
      Next in the list is Fascino 125 Hybrid, which was launched in July at a starting price of Rs 70k. It will now cost Rs 2k more than earlier. The price hike applies to both drum and disc variants of Fascino 125 Hybrid.
      For FZ FI V3 and FZS FI V3, prices have been increased by Rs 2,500 across all variants. The only exception is Vintage Green variant of FZS FI V3, which will retail at the same price as earlier.
      MT-15 prices slashed
      Yamaha has made a surprising move by slashing prices of MT-15 by Rs 1,000. It applies to Metallic Black and Dark Matte Blue variants of MT-15. Price of Ice Fluo Vermillion variant remains unchanged. Earlier this year in April, MT-15 prices were hiked by Rs 1,000 across all variants.
      Going by recent trends, we could expect more price hikes by two-wheeler manufacturers including Yamaha. The pandemic has severally jolted the entire ecosystem and its after-effects are likely to be felt for quite a long time. More

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      BMW G310R Modified Into A Fully Faired Race Machine

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      2021 BMW G310R Modified
      This custom fully faired supersport version of G310R is used to provide track training for beginners at Zhuhai Circuit in China
      BMW G 310 R is one of the coolest and fastest entry-level naked motorcycles one can own in India. It has been the wish of many speed enthusiasts for BMW Motorrad to come with a fully-faired supersport version of the same. However, that doesn’t seem to happen in the near future.
      Therefore, a few folks have taken matters into their own hands and modified a naked G310R into a fully-faired sports bike. This bike has been custom-built for the Zhuhai Circuit in China where it is used as a track-only race bike. This motorcycle has undergone many cosmetic as well as structural modifications.
      Modified Design
      For starters, its design seems to be inspired by BMW Motorrad flagship- S 1000 RR. In order to get this motorcycle in shape, firstly, the makers removed all the unnecessary parts such as the all-LED headlamp, taillight, indicators, and seat from the stock G310R. With the bare-bones structure in front, the motorcycle gets a faired body inspired by S 1000 R dipped in signature BMW tri-colour livery.
      A bubble windscreen is attached to the front apron while a sharp tail section is added. The radiator shroud is added although the engine-gearbox assembly gets a new casing finished in gloss black.
      2021 BMW G310R Modified
      Also, a race-spec foam seat has been installed in place of the stock saddle. Meanwhile, the conventional straight-line handlebar gives way for a low-slung clip-on setup and the centre-set footpegs are replaced by billet-type rear-set footpegs.
      2021 BMW G310R Modified
      Other Changes & Specs
      The race bike rolls on slicks instead of tyres from Michelin. The standard exhaust has been replaced by a Vanhool full system exhaust. Apart from these changes, everything else remains the same.
      The custom bike still employs the same tubular frame which is suspended on a pair of beefy golden-coloured USD forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Attributes such as switchgear, LCD instrument cluster and alloy wheels have been retained from the stock motorcycle.
      2021 BMW G310R Modified
      Coming to its performance, this is a spoiler since it only makes 28 PS of maximum power. This is because the standard spec G 310 R is tuned to make 28 PS of power. India- and Euro-spec models are tuned to return an output of 34 PS and 28 Nm of peak torque. The 313cc, single-cylinder engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and now comes with a slipper and assist clutch as standard in the BS6 model.
      G310R shares its mechanicals- platform and engine with its adventure tourer sibling G310GS and the supersport TVS Apache RR310. It competes against the likes of KTM Duke 390 and Honda CB300R. More

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      Evtric Electric Scooter For Deliveries Debuts In India

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      EVTRIC Electric Scooter For DeliveryEvtric Connect low-speed electric delivery scooter unveiled for B2B customers at EV Expo 2021
      Evtric Motors showcased its low-speed B2B e-Delivery scooter at EV Expo 2021 held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. EVTRIC Motors also showcased its Axis and Ride electric scooters designed for personal mobility. One of the most impressive aspects of the EV model is its ease of connectivity when it comes to daily charging. This enables electric delivery vehicle fleets to be a cost effective solution.
      These new age products are designed to offer an enhanced customer experience, while being competitive in pricing for the B2B market. And would be of interest to industry players contributing to the e-Mobility mission. Focused on delivering business solutions to target audiences, Evtric Connect is built on a compact design, and ensures compliance with environment regulations.
      Evtric Connect ride range
      Evtric Connect has an apt riding range showing that the company is serious about making good EVs for the b2b market. It’s aimed to provide delivery connectivity to clients and was designed with that in mind. The low-speed unit can travel at 25 kmph, making it a choice for local deliveries.
      Features include 12 inch tubeless tyres. And loading capacity of 150 kgs. Full charge is completed in about three and half hour. This is good to go for over 110 kms on a single charge with two swappable lithium ion battery options. This convenience does any with the need for frequent charging. A great deal of thought goes into appropriate charging solutions as delivery requirements are time-bound components for businesses.
      EVTRIC of India or TAILG of China
      The images in this post of the electric scooter were shared by EVTRIC. Most of them had the branding of TAILG, which is a Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles. TAILG claims that they rank No 3 in China and has production plants in Dongguan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Xuzhou and Chengdu. Their headquarter is in Shenzhen.
      Locally manufactured, quality electric two wheelers
      The cost factor is always a hot topic that is discussed over and over again. And for the most part, many exorbitant comments are heard about it. There are a number of people who would claim that b2b electric scooter fleets in India do not offer reasonable pricing. Yet, most of those people are unaware how some of the new age electric scooter companies make money out of their cost-effective offerings. Catering to the b2b segments means an entire fleet has to be able to deliver efficiently on client needs and specifics.
      One of the significant features is load capacity. And also an option that is open to better both space and carrier coverage areas. The carrier options would be broadening further as they are planning to launch more services in the country. Apart from B2B carriers, there are platforms for consumers as well. The company looks forward to cater technology products and services that would be relevant to different markets.
      The TAILG branding can be seen on the head unit as well as on the sides
      Manoj Patil, MD and Founder, Evtric Motors said, “With over a decade of experience in automation we have stepped in the EV sector. The idea is to contribute towards the ongoing e-Mobility mission. The entire EVTRIC Motors team has been putting in a lot of efforts to present an array of products that serves the purpose, maintaining quality.
      It is a popular opinion that EVs are not at par with the combustion engine products. This myth has been holding back the industry. Apart from this, there is a dearth of localisation factor in the most of the products flooding the market. EVTRIC Motors has entered the market with these challenges already addressed. Now customers will enjoy locally manufactured, quality electric two wheelers and experience the difference.”
      Building a nationwide delivery network is a priority for Evtric. The company is currently onboarding dealers to have a noticeable presence across various key markets in FY22. Following phase I of expansions plans, the auto manufacturer will further develop its dealership network. More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2021 – Honda, Yamaha, Enfield, Jawa, Hero Electric

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      Image for reference. Credit – Neev MotorcyclesTwo wheeler retails grew 27.56 percent in July 2021 in view of increased demand for personal means of travel
      Automakers in India have been reporting increased sales of two wheelers. The rising fuel costs have turned four wheeler buyers towards more economical mode of travel while the ongoing pandemic has also spurred buyers to opt for more personal means of travel over public transport.
      FADA has released retails sales figures for July 2021 wherein it can be seen that two wheeler sales increased 27.56 percent in July 2021 to 11,32,611 units, up from 8,87,937 units sold in July 2020. However, this was a 19.07 percent de-growth as against 13,99,409 units sold in July 2019, the year prior to the pandemic striking the country.
      These retail sales figures are collated as on 7.8.2021 in association with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India from 1,305 out of 1,519 RTOs. The figures also do not include retail sales in states of AP, MP, LD and TS as they are not yet on Vahan 4.
      Retails – Hero, Honda, TVS Motors
      Taking OEM wise YoY retail sales into account, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) figures show that Hero MotoCorp noted the highest retails in July 2021 at 4,01,904 units commanding a markets share of 35.48 percent. This was an increase in retails which had stood at 3,59,621 in July 2020 when market share was higher at 40.50 percent. Glamour in ‘Xtec’ avatar and Maestro Edge 125 scooter will see strong demand in its segments, especially considering the fact that these have been launched at affordable pricing and with a host of convenience and connectivity features.
      HMSI retails increased to 2,77,813 units in July 2021, up from 2,05,813 units sold in July 2020. The company also saw its market share increase from 23.18 percent to 24.53 percent YoY. A majority of the company dealers have resumed operations and the company will also be ramping up production to keep up with increased demand. Honda also gears up for launch of a new budget-friendly adventure bike in India, to be christened NX200, later this month.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales July 2021 – FADA
      TVS Motor, Bajaj and Suzuki also noted increased retail sales in July 2021 in view of favourable monsoons and the upcoming festive season. Buyers also headed towards showrooms to make purchases ahead of what can be seen as the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
      TVS sales stood at 1,65,487 units in July 2021 with a market share of 14.61 percent while Bajaj Auto retails increased from 94,476 units sold in July 2020 to 1,37,507 units in the past month. It was the Bajaj Pulsar, Platina, CT, Avenger and Dominar that significantly contributed to these retail sales. Suzuki retail sales also surged to 47,171 units in July 2021 up from 29,879 units retailed in July 2020.
      Electric Scooter Sales July 2021
      Even as Royal Enfield and Yamaha Motor retails increased YoY, market share of both company’s dipped. Hero Electric saw its retails increase significantly YoY from 399 units retailed in July 2020 with market share of 0.04 percent to 4,218 units in July 2021 when market share increased to 0.37 percent. Hero Electric lineup that includes the Hero Optima HX, Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Nyx, has largely benefitted from the revised subsides being offered by the Governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
      Piaggio, Okinawa and Classic Legends also reported increased retail sales in July 2021 while Ather Energy retails increased from 144 units in July 2020 to 1,799 units in July 2021. Similarly, Pure Energy also noted a significant YoY increase in retail sales from 24 units retailed in July 2020 to 1,317 units sold in the past month. More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Sales Grow By Over 1,100 Percent In July 2021

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      Ather Electric ScootersAther’s proprietary charging connector, is now free for all – It is being offered to all OEMs to drive faster adoption of EVs
      Ather Energy electric scooters – 450 Plus and 450X have set benchmarks in the Indian electric two wheeler segment. The company has been noting outstanding success. To put sales into better perspective, the company celebrated sales with a record Rs 10 crore worth electric scooters sold in July 2021 through Ather Energy Indiranagar experience center in Bengaluru. For the same month, sales at the said outlet touched around 600 units in the past month.
      As per FADA, retail sales of Ather electric scooter for July 2021 stands at 1,799 units. This is a huge jump from 144 units sold in the same month last year. Thats a staggering 1,149% jump in sales. Considering the overwhelming demand, Ather Energy had expanded its experience centers 13 cities across India. Since its inception, Ather Energy has also invested in setting up fast-charging network, Ather Grid which have been instrumental in offering normal speed charge options to all electric two and four wheelers free of cost.
      Proprietary Charging Connector
      Ather Energy has now announced that the company will offer Proprietary Charging Connectors to other OEMs so that all electric two wheelers have an inter-operable charging platform across the country. This would reduce range anxiety as all scooters would have access to Ather Energy’s 200+ fast charging stations. It would also allow OEMs to build products on this common standard thus reducing investments in infrastructure in setting up individual charging platforms which may only be for EVs from its own brand.
      Ather Energy states that this proprietary fast-charging connector supports both AC and DC charging. Its connector size is suitable for all two and three wheelers. It comes with CAN 2.0 communication as well as control and proximity pilot, thus allowing all electric vehicle owners to access any fast charging network across the country.
      Ather electric scooter fast charging tech
      This common charger has been designed for production at low cost and can be used for mass segment vehicles. It would be on the same lines as CHADEMO, CCS, etc, which are global charging standards for electric four wheelers, except in China.
      Ather Charging Connector Tech For Free
      The adoption of common fast-charging connector for all electric vehicles has benefit for the EV community at large. Ather is not charging OEMs any sort of fees or royalties. These come for free.
      Ather is simply opening up its technology and public fast charging networks so as to enhance the EV appeal to buyers in the country. The company will also be setting up a dedicated support team to work with OERMs for integration and is in talks with several electric vehicle makers to adopt this technology.
      Electric vehicles in India have received a great push with new FAME II policies and state governments of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Karnataka offering added subsidies on electric vehicles. As on date, electric vehicles comprise barely of 1.3 percent of total vehicles in the country. Rising fuel priced along with these central and state government subsidies will go a long way in boosting demand in this sector while having a common charging platform will also aid in its quick adoption. More