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      New Hero MotoCorp Electric Scooter Officially Teased – Bajaj Chetak Rival

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      Hero MotoCorp electric scooterDuring the event, it was confirmed that Hero MotoCorp is currently working on a number of electric vehicles
      There have been a lot of conjectures regarding the development of electric two-wheelers from Hero MotorCorp. Right from its launch timeline to its prospective range of products, everything has been ambiguous up until now. The company hasn’t even decided on a brand name for its dedicated electric vehicle (EV) vertical as of now.
      As already revealed, it cannot use the brand ‘Hero’ for its EV lineup since this right has been held by Hero Electric, a separate EV manufacturing entity. Amidst all uncertainties, images of what is supposed to be the first electric scooter from the two-wheeler giant have gone viral on the internet.
      A pre-production prototype of the upcoming electric scooter from Hero MotoCorp has been teased during the company’s 10th anniversary celebration live stream recently. While the company refrained from divulging any specific details regarding the product, the teaser image does give us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming e-scooter. The scooter shown in the image is an uncamouflaged prototype wearing a white paint scheme.
      Styling of e-scooter
      For starters, the scooter appears to stand on 12-inch front and 10-inch rear black alloy wheels which look sporty. The rear wheel also doesn’t feature a hub-mounted motor. The scooter also misses out on double-sided swingarms as found on Gogoro electric scooters patented in India a few months ago.
      Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Hero MotoCorp revealed their new electric scooter at their R&D Center in Rajasthan.
      Interestingly, as opposed to earlier notions, the upcoming electric scooter from Hero doesn’t share any major styling elements with the two-wheelers from the Taiwanese manufacturer. Therefore, it indicates that this scooter might be indigenously developed by the bikemaker. In fact, the design is very different from the electrified version of Maestro Edge whose testing prototype had been spotted on a couple of occasions earlier.
      The blacked-out embellishments on the handlebar, side and rear fenders and floorboard give the scooter a sporty appeal. Other notable design highlights include curvy bodywork, a shoot flyscreen and a lengthy split-seat. The detachable pillion seat suggests this e-scooter could also be offered for last-mile business purposes.
      More Details
      During the event, Dr. Pawan Munjal, chairman and CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said that the upcoming electric scooter will be officially revealed soon. He further went on to reveal that the company is currently working on multiple other products, including ones with the battery swapping tech from Gogoro, something that was revealed earlier this year in April. The electric scooter shown in the image above is speculated to be the one to be offered with a fast-charging option.
      Upon launch, it will rival the likes of Ola Electric, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube and many more. Electric scooter sales are on the rise in India, thanks to reduction in prices and increase in fuel prices. More

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      Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 First Owner In India – Takes Delivery

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      Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 First Owner in India. Source – Harley Davidson.The first owner of this new adventure tourer is none other than Anushriya Gulati, Assistant Director, Ladies of Harley
      Harley-Davidson’s first ADV, Pan America 1250 was launched earlier this year in the US. In India, it was unveiled on Sunday, 8th August 2021. The first examples have started making their way to authorized showrooms across the country.
      It may be recalled that Hero MotoCorp had taken over distribution rights for all Harley Davidson bikes, parts and merchandise after Harley announced its exit from the country. Following this announcement, Hero MotoCorp has set up 12 exclusive Harley dealerships and increased its touch points from where the first batch of 100 Harley bikes as well as the new Pan America 1250 adventurer tourer will be on sale.
      First owner of Pan America in India
      The new Harley Pan America is priced at Rs 16.90 lakh for the base Standard variant and at Rs 19.19 lakh for the Special. Both variants come in with a range of colour options that include Gauntlet Gray Metallic, Vivid Black, River Rock Gray, Two-Tone Baja Orange / Stone Washed White Pearl.
      First owner of the motorcycle in India, has taken the deliver. Biking enthusiast, Anushriya Gulati, Assistant Director, Ladies of Harley is the first owner of the first adventure tourer Pan America 1250.
      Harley Davidson Pan America at dealership in Chandigarh
      The new Harley is loaded with features while dimensions stand at 2,265mm length, 789mm saddle height and 175mm ground clearance. It gets a 1,580mm long wheelbase with dry weight at 228 kgs and 21.2 liter fuel tank capacity. Pan America rides on 19/17 inch wheel setup fitted with Michelin Scorcher dual-purpose tyres with Michelin Anakee off-road tyres offered as an option.
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 – Features
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 adventure tourer gets a high strength low alloy steel trellis frame. It sports an LED headlamp and tall front visor while the Special variant gets an adaptive unit above the headlamp that adjusts intensity and angle based on the lean angle of the bike. The windscreen can be manually adjusted in 3 settings.
      Split seats, distinctive Harley-Davidson graphics, 6.8 inch TFT display compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated grips, USB charger, steering damper, electronically adjustable semi active suspension and a tyre pressure monitoring system are among its on board features.
      2021 Harley Davidson Pan America
      Though the Standard variant misses out on crash protection, the Special trim gets tubular crash protectors, hand guards and aluminum bash plate. At the rear, an LED tail lamp along with a small plate for luggage is seen. Safety is via customized riding modes, traction control, cruise control, turn by turn navigation and cornering ABS.
      Engine, Suspension and Braking
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 gets its power via a new Euro-5 compliant Revolution Max V-Twin 1250 engine that offers 150 hp power at 9,000 rpm and 127 Nm torque at 6,750 rpm. The engine gets fitted with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), inter balancers and slipper clutch. The engine is mated to a 6 speed gearbox.
      Suspension is via electronically adjusted semi active 47mm Showa USD fork in the front and Showa monoshock at the rear both offering 191mm travel. Braking is carried out through twin 320mm disc in the front with monoblocks from Brembo while at the rear it is 280 mm disc with single pot caliper.
      Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 competes with the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin. It also takes on Ducati Multistrada V4 and 2021 BMW R 1250 GS, both of which are priced higher by Rs 2.1 lakh and Rs 4.3 lakh respectively. More

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      Hero Electric Scooter Sales Cross 15k In H1 2021 – Maintains No 1 Position

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      File photo.Hero Electric begins Q3 2021 on a strong note having sold 4,500 high speed electric scooters in July 2021
      Hero Electric has announced sales of over 15,000 high-speed electric two-wheelers in H1 2021. This keeps the auto manufacturer atop the sales chart for any electric two-wheeler company in India.
      Despite disruptions in the auto industry owing to Covid-19 pandemic, Hero Electric has fared well post-COVID second wave recovery. Sales in July 2021 is reported at 4,500 units. The company is on track to expand manufacturing capacity at its existing facility to over 3 lakh EVs per year to meet demand. Plans are afoot to post 100 percent growth over last year.
      All over the world, the popularity of electric scooters has been soaring high. The market has been witnessing a sharp growth in demand for electric scooters with its broader demographic appeal and its easy manoeuvrability. And Hero Electric is taking lead in this segment by consistently offering products which are technologically advanced yet durable, and on time!
      Hero Optima and Nyx scooters
      With revisions to FAME II policy, subsidies and rebates are now a great attraction. With certain states offering specific subsidies, it’s easy to see why certain regions are posting more sales than others. This means manufacturers too need to capitalise on such offers, and have a robust network in regions that are already offering benefits.
      Hero Electric Scooters
      Optima, and Nyx city speed scooters are available at a starting price of Rs 53,600. This attractive entry price point further strengthens the company’s belief that demand for its electric scooters will further increase. Keeping in mind a steady stream of bookings in previous months, Hero Electric expects this trend to continue.
      Price point under Rs 60,000
      Rajesh Jadam, a dealer for Hero Electric in Ajmer said, “Post June 11th, the demand for electric vehicles has grown by over 10X. We have been dealers of Hero Electric for close to 8 years and July has been the busiest month for us. We have been getting numerous enquiries to test ride the bikes, not just at our stores, but also online.
      With Hero’s bikes now under Rs.60,000, the most affordable in the market, consumers continue to book them immediately after test riding. We are also happy to see that approximately 90% of our stocks are booked and July has been extremely promising. We are all set to go all out to transform the country”
      The company was among the first-movers in the electric mobility space in India, and to launch its first set of scooters. With time, Hero electric is also expanding its reach to newer cities. Hero Electric plans to expand its network in a wide range of markets.
      Hero Electric customer conveniences
      New age high tech electric scooters in the personal mobility space have a tough upward battle to win. The number of manufacturers in the space continues to increase at breakneck pace. Simultaneously, traditional companies have plenty of established non-electric vehicles available in the market. So, electric automakers need to face tough competition, while also trying to convince people of the cost benefits, and environmental benefits of electric vehicles.
      Focusing on enhancing customer experience and adding more value to customers’ life, the company also offers wide ranging facilities. This makes Hero Electric a preferred brand among customers of all age groups. To ensure customer convenience, Hero Electric focuses on affordable pricing. It’s growing base of electric scooter customers have access to a robust charging infrastructure. Hero’s Preferred Garage owners (PGOs) are being reskilled and trained. Over 6000 such PGOs have been trained. The company is committed to training 20,000+ PGOs over the next two years. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Fully Undisguised – First Look Walkaround

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      New Gen Royal Enfield Classic 350. Image – MRD Vlogs
      As per the latest info, the new-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 will make its debut on August 31, 2021
      Numerous spy shots of the new generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 have been doing the rounds on the internet in recent times which suggest its launch might be around the corner. Test mules of the retro classic motorcycle have been spotted testing on the roads for a very long time which has revealed a few details.
      The latest set of spy pics have revealed another interesting feature about the upcoming new-gen Classic 350. The particular testing prototype was spotted tolling on curved, multi-spoke, dual-tone alloy wheels. These units are different from the one spotted in Signals Edition during a TVC shoot in Rajasthan a few weeks ago.
      Design
      Getting into the details, the new-gen Classic 350 retains its modern retro-style design of the outgoing models with signature elements such as a round halogen headlamp, teardrop-shaped fuel tank with rubber grips, tiger-eyed position lights, etc. The spring under the rider’s saddle in the current Classic is not present in the new model.
      The pillion seat, as usual, is a separate unit and gets an integrated single-piece grab rail. Watch the detailed walkaround video of new gen Classic 350 below, credit to MRD Vlogs.
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      The tail section gets a round taillamp held in a redesigned housing accompanied by round turn indicators in line with the old-school design philosophy. The circular rearview mirrors are embellished in chrome in this model. The seats also get a ribbed pattern. As mentioned earlier, most of the design of Classic 350 has been retained in the new model.
      Specs & Features
      The major update will be underneath as it gets an all-new J platform also underpinning Meteor 350. The new dual-cradle frame will be suspended on 35mm telescopic forks at front with a travel of 135mm and twin gas-charged shock absorbers with five-step preload adjustability and 80mm travel at rear. Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes on both wheels assisted by a dual-channel ABS as standard.
      It will be powered by the same 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that propels Meteor 350. This engine kicks out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque while paired with a new 5-speed gearbox. The motor is also known to produce much less vibration than its predecessor thanks to the use of a counter-balance shaft.
      The most impressive addition, though, has been the updated instrument cluster which now comes with a Tripper Navigation pod. Tripper Navigation provides turn-by-turn navigation when paired with the Royal Enfield App on the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. The console also features an analogue speedometer while the digital display could read out information from an odometer and fuel gauge. More

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      Simple One Electric Scooter 1 Minute Charging Delivers 2.5 Kms Range

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      Simple Electric Scooter Charging – Simple LoopSimple One Electric Scooter will be faster than the Ather 450X – And offering three times the range
      Simple Energy, a Bengaluru based EV startup is actively testing their new electric scooter. Until now, it was codenamed Mark 2. Recently, Simple Energy announced that it will be called Simple One upon launch on 15th August 2021.
      Simple One is designed using Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud. It will go on to be the company’s flagship model and is claimed to be the quickest electric scooter once launched in the country. Where specifications are concerned, it is being offered in the premium e-scooter segment.
      Largest Boot Space
      It will get features such as a removable battery, large touchscreen, on board navigation and Bluetooth connectivity as is also seen on other e-scooters in its segment such as the Ather 450X and TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak. Simple Energy also claims that the their electric scooter will have the largest boot space in its segment. Today they revealed that it will have 30 liters of boot space.
      The new Simple One will likely get a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is expected to deliver a range of up to 240 km. Acceleration from 0-50 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 100 km/h. Full charging will be possible in one hour. Official specs will be revealed at launch. Today Simple One revealed that in just 1 minute of charging, the e-scooter can deliver range of up to 2.5 kms.
      Simple Electric Scooter Charging – Simple Loop
      Simple Loop Charging
      Simple Energy also announced the launch of their chargers, Simple Loop. Simple Loop is the fast charger that will be deployed in PAN India. The company will be deploying 300+ charging stations in the upcoming months. These charges are convenient to use for all kinds of electric scooters, thus making them a viable option for all. Going forward, the company will be partnering with prominent shopping complexes, restaurants, etc to make it convenient to use.
      Mr.Suhas Rajkumar, Founder, and CEO of Simple Energy said, “We’re thrilled to reveal more details on the Simple One. The deployment of the charging infrastructure will begin shortly after the launch. We look forward to an electrifying path ahead of the launch on 15th August.”
      Simple Production
      Simple Energy, started by Suhas Rajkumar and Shreshth Mishra in 2019, is slated to commence production of their electric scooter this month. The company is currently in the process of setting up a manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This plant will have a capacity of 50,000 units in first phase.
      The company also claims to have 79-85 percent localization at the plant. The startup had production plans from its factory in Whitefield with capacity of 50,000 units while in Jan 21 raised pre-funding via investors UiPath’s VP – Global Business and Finance Operations Vel Kanniappan. Simple Energy is seeking to raise around Rs.51-74 crores by later this year with launch plans in cities of Bangalore and Delhi to be later followed by Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
      There are no indications on price of the Simple One electric scooter as on date, but the company targets Rs.1.1 lakh so as to undercut the Ather 450X, which is priced from Rs.1.4 lakhs. Not only will the Simple One compete with the Ather 450X in terms of price but also where performance is concerned, if claimed figures prove true. More

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      TVS Motorcycle, Scooters Price Hike Aug 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, XL100

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      Image – The Bengal RiderEscalating input costs and prevailing inflationary conditions have caused several automakers to resort to a second price hike this year
      Several car manufacturers in India have announced price hikes and now two wheeler makers also jump into the fray. TVS Motor Company has just announced a price hike for its Apache range and also for its other motorcycles and scooters in the company portfolio. Higher input costs and the present economic condition in the country are two factors responsible for this price hike.
      TVS Scooters Price List Aug 2021
      TVS Motors has increased prices of its scooter range by Rs 1,000 to a maximum Rs 2,336. TVS Pep Glossy and Matte scooters are now priced higher by Rs 1,000 to Rs 57,009 while Zest Glossy and Matte see no price hike.
      TVS Jupiter Sheet Metal is priced higher by Rs 1,236 to Rs 65,673 and Jupiter STD and ZX see higher pricing by Rs 736 and Rs 2,336 respectively to Rs 67,398 and Rs 71,973. Jupiter ZX iTouchstart and Classic pricing is higher by Rs 2,006 to Rs 75,743 and Rs 75,773 correspondingly.
      TVS has also increased prices of the NTorq 125 series by Rs 750 to Rs 1,950 depending on variant. In July 2021, TVS Motor introduced the NTorq 125 Race XP which comes in a tri-tone colour scheme and priced at Rs. 83,275 (Ex-showroom, Delhi).
      TVS Scooters Price Increase Aug 2021. Last hike was in April 2021.
      TVS Motorcycles Price List Aug 2021
      TVS Motor Company has also increased prices across its motorcycle range except for the TVS Radeon Drum variant which see a price cut of Rs 1,250 from an earlier pricing of Rs 61,242 to Rs 59,992. The Sport KS and ES variants see price hike of Rs 1,200 and 1,450 to Rs 57,330 and Rs 64,430 respectively.
      Prices of Star City Plus Drum and Disc variants are now higher by Rs 1,580 and Rs 1,510 to Rs 68,475 and Rs 70,975 respectively while Radeon SE and SE Disc sees prices higher by Rs 1,215 to Rs 66,782 and Rs 6,782 correspondingly.
      TVS RTR 160 Drum and Disc prices have been increased by Rs 3,000 and now carry price tags of Rs 1,06,365 and Rs 1,09,365. RTR 4V Drum and Disc variants have been hiked by Rs 4,250 to new pricing of Rs 1,11,565 and Rs 1,14,615.
      TVS Motorcycles Price List Aug 2021
      Higher pricing is also seen in the case of the TVS RTR 180 by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1,13,065 while RTR 200 4V Single and Dual ABS variants, the price hike is by Rs 3,750. The highest price hike is seen on the case of TVS RR310 that receives a Rs 5,000 higher pricing from Rs 2,49,990 to Rs 2,54,990.
      TVS Sales July 2021
      TVS Motor Company reported total sales of 2,78,855 units in July, and increase of 10 percent over 2,52,744 units sold in the same period last year. Two wheeler sales stood at 2,62,728 units in July 2021, as against 2,43,788 units in July 2020. Dividing it further, motorcycle sales stood at 1,38,772 units July 2021, as compared to 1,06,06 units sold in July 2020. However, scooter sales dipped to 74,351 units in the past month, as against 78,603 units sold in July 2020. More

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      2022 Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser Spied With New Camo Ahead Of Launch

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      Royal Enfield 650cc CruiserRoyal Enfield is working on multiple new motorcycles for launch in India – One of them is the 650cc cruiser
      Royal Enfield has plans to launch one new motorcycle every 4 months. In the past 9 months, they have launched Meteor 350, updated Himalayan and the updated 650 Twins. Now, they are getting ready to launch new gen Classic 350 (on 31st Aug), all new Hunter 350 and flagship 650cc cruiser.
      It is this 650cc cruiser that has now been spied. Though this is not the first time this motorcycle has been spied, this time it is seen with a new camouflage. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Karthik G for sharing these spy shots via Rushlane Spylane.
      Royal Enfield 650 Cruiser is expected to be launched sometime next year. This new motorcycle will not only play a major role in enhancing sales, but also help RE with brand building – especially in global market.
      It was at the EICMA 2018 that RE had showcased the KX bobber design concept. Though that was a 800cc+ machine, the upcoming 650cc cruiser does take some design inspiration from that concept.
      Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser
      Design Updates
      RE 650cc cruiser gets an almond shaped fuel tank, a low slung tail section, forward positioned foot pegs and rides on alloy wheels. Tyres will be tubeless. It gets USD forks in the front – a first for Royal Enfield. Braking is via disc brakes at the front and rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard.
      Low mounted silencers, lower ground clearance are also seen on the RE 650 Cruiser. True to its cruiser styling, the RE 650 along with its long wheelbase, will also sport a backrest for the pillion rider, as was seen on earlier test mules. However, this could not be a part of the standard features and may be offered as an accessory.
      Features on offer
      RE650 Cruiser will be one of the most feature-rich Royal Enfield motorcycle ever. As can be seen in the images above, it will get a large speedometer with digital display within. On the side will be tripper navigation pod, that RE has developed in association with Google.
      Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser
      Engine specifications on the 650cc Cruiser would include the same 648 cc twin cylinder engine, which in its current format makes 47 hp power at 7,250 rpm and 57 Nm torque at 5,250 rpm mated to a 6 speed transmission. The RE 650 Cruiser will be the first bike in the company lineup to receive upside-down forks at the front while it could also get tripper navigation which is currently offered on the Meteor 350 and updated Himalayan. The same will also be on offer with the Classic 350 new gen.
      The 650cc Cruiser from Royal Enfield will be positioned above the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in the company line up in India. It is slated to be priced from around Rs.3.5-4 lakhs. More

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      Yamaha R2 Trademark Filed – New 200cc Motorcycle Based On R15?

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      Image for reference. Credit – Moto SonicYamaha is testing a new model in India, but it’s not certain if it is R15 V4, R3 or something else
      In a new development, it has been revealed that Yamaha has trademarked a new name ‘R2’. This name has been registered in several international markets such as Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Philippines. Going by the company’s usual naming convention, R2 is likely to be a 200cc motorcycle. Other bikes in this range include R15, R3, R6, R7 and the litre-class R1.
      Inspired by R7
      As the test mule spotted on road tests in India was heavily camouflaged, there are different viewpoints as to exactly which model it is. Among the things that can be said with a certain level of conviction is that the test mule borrows styling bits from its elder sibling R7.
      This is especially true for the front fascia, where we can see a single LED headlight setup and integrated sleek LED DRLs. Side panels also appear to be inspired from Yamaha R7. However, ambiguities exist due to the camouflage.
      Another thing to note is that the test mule appears to be bigger than R15 V3. This creates the possibility that Yamaha’s new bike for the Indian market could be R3 or even R2. However, with limited info available, it’s just speculations at this point of time.
      Yamaha R2 Trademark Filed
      One thing that is quite clear is that the test mule has USD forks at the front. In international markets, both R15 and R3 are equipped with USD forks.
      Yamaha R2 engine
      As of now, Yamaha does not have a 200cc motor that could possibly comply with stringent emission standards such as Euro 5 or BS6. In essence, if the company is serious about a 200cc bike, it will have to design and develop the engine from scratch. Considering that the name has been registered, Yamaha may have already started working on or already developed a 200cc motor.
      Registering a name, however, does not necessarily mean that the product will be launched. Often, auto companies operate as part of their proactive strategy to safeguard certain names that could be used in the future. It is possible that the new R2 name could have been registered on the same lines.
      With the R2, users can expect better performance in comparison to R15 V3. The latter is equipped with a 155cc, liquid cooled, SOHC motor that is capable of generating max power of 18.6 ps at 10,000 rpm and peak torque of 14.1 Nm at 8,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. Just like R15, R2 is likely to be equipped with features like Variable Valves Actuation (VVA). More