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Image – Bullet TowerWhile YoY sales growth is negative, MoM numbers have close to doubled in June 2021
Motorcycle sales in the 200cc to 500cc segment has registered a staggering MoM growth while YoY growth declined marginally. A total of 43,741 units were sold in June 2021, as compared to 44,102 units in June last year. That’s negative growth of -0.82%. Only two motorcycles, KTM 250 and KTM 390 have positive YoY growth in June 2021.
MoM growth is at 98.43%, as compared to 22,044 units sold in May 2021. All except Honda CB300R have positive MoM growth. Strong MoM numbers indicate that this segment has recovered faster than expected.
Royal Enfield continues to dominate
Royal Enfield has five motorcycles in top ten list with combined market share of more than 80%. Classic 350 leads the pack with sales of 17,377 units in June. YoY growth is negative at -23.45%, as compared to 22,699 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 39.73%. MoM growth is 88.08%, as compared to 9,239 units sold in May 2021. Next-gen Classic 350 is expected to be launched soon. It will pack in a range of updates including some visual enhancements and several new features.
At number two is Meteor 350 with sales of 8,770 units in June. Market share is at 20.05%. MoM growth is 159.85%, as compared to 3,375 units sold in May 2021. Next is Bullet 350 with sales of 5,317 units in June. YoY numbers are down by -34.42%, as compared to 8,108 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 12.16%. MoM numbers are up 16.68%, as compared to 4,557 units sold in May 2021.
200cc-500cc Motorcycle Sales June 2021 vs June 2020 (YoY)
Bajaj Pulsar 220 is at fourth place with sales of 3,540 units in June. YoY sales growth has dipped by -19.01%, as compared to 4,371 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 8.09%. MoM numbers have improved by 245.03%, as compared to 1,026 units sold in May 2021. Bajaj had recently introduced new updates for 220F. It included refreshed graphics and new colour options of Matte Black and Moon White.
At number five in the list is Electra 350 with sales of 3,137 units in June. YoY growth is down -22.70%, as compared to 4,058 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 7.17%. MoM numbers are up 48.53%, as compared to 2,112 units sold in May 2021.
CB350 registers strong MoM growth
At number six, Honda H’ness CB350 has registered sales of 1,853 units in June. Market share is at 4.24%. With MoM increase of 332.94%, CB350 has the highest sales growth in percentage terms among the top ten. Sales in May 2021 were at 428 units. Other motorcycles in top ten include Royal Enfield Himalayan (684 units), Yamaha FZ25 (562), KTM 250 (536) and Bajaj Avenger 220 (500).
200cc-500cc Motorcycle Sales June 2021 vs May 2021 (MoM). *CB300R is No 17 in the above table.
Select motorcycles in the segment, like Jawa, Benelli, etc – are not included as their sales numbers are not available. With Covid largely tamed and reduced risk of third wave, motorcycle sales are expected to stay buoyant in the coming months. Customers can expect exciting times ahead, as a number of new launches are scheduled for this year. More
File photo.Revolt will launch a new entry-level electric motorcycle in India named RV1 which will replace the current RV300
Electric mobility has received a renewed impetus in the Indian automobile industry this year. Many new manufacturers are geared up to introduce battery-powered vehicles which will pave the way for future mobility solutions in the country.
Revolt was one of the first brands to introduce electric two-wheelers in India in the form of RV300 and RV400. A recent report published in PTI has revealed that the company will introduce a new entry-level electric motorcycle next year. Dubbed as RV1, this electric bike will replace the current RV300 in the company’s lineup.
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This development was confirmed by a Business Chairman, Rattan India Enterprises, Anjali Rattan. The company is a major stakeholder in the EV startup. Formerly known as RattanIndia Infra, the company in April this year announced it was exiting from the traditional infrastructure business to focus on new growth businesses. A few weeks later, it acquired a 43 percent stake worth Rs 150 crore in Revolt Motor.
Rattan added that the new RV1 will be manufactured in India with all components sourced locally, and that production will commence by January next year. This new model will be more affordable than the outgoing RV300 with similar specs which are comparable to conventional 110cc IC engine motorcycles. Much like Revolt’s current offerings, RV1 will be manufactured at the Manesar-based plant.
Revolt Electric Motorcycle Delivery
Locally Manufactured components
By December this year, the company’s product lineup will be 100% make-in-India. As of now, Revolt has been importing parts from China but will now focus on every single supply from within India. Rattan further added that the company has witnessed an increase in demand which had forced it to stop accepting bookings of its bikes many times in the last two months.
Price of the new Revolt Electric Motorcycle is expected to be in the Rs 80k range. This will make it the cheapest Revolt on sale. In this price range, it will be priced similarly to the cheapest Pulsar motorcycle. Pulsar 125cc today is priced from Rs 79k. The attractive price tag will help the brand bring new customers.
RV300 Specs & Features
In terms of specifications, RV300 is powered by a 2.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack which feeds energy to a 1.5kW hub motor. This powertrain returns an average range between 80-150km on a single charge. The battery takes 4.5 hours to charge fully whereas it takes 3.5 houses to charge from 0 to 75 percent charge.
RV300 also features a smaller rear disc whereas the front disc and the suspension remain the same as the more premium RV400. It gets a box-type swingarm and misses out on keyless ignition and a slightly slimmer rear tyre as well. Currently, RV300 has been priced at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) while the new RV1 is likely to be priced below Rs 80,000 (ex-showroom). The current lot of RV300 will be acquired by pizza giant Domino’s for its delivery fleet. More
Gogoro Electric Scooter. Hero MotoCorp has partnered with Gogoro.Hero MotoCorp has been also been developing EV models independently at its R&D centres in Rajasthan in India and at Stephanskirchen in Germany
We already know that Hero MotCorp, headed by Pawan Munjal, plans on heavily investing in the electric vehicle space in the near future. However, there is a big hurdle that the company needs to overcome before it can actually step into the EV space. The world’s biggest two-wheeler manufacturer cannot use the ‘HERO’ brand name when it comes to electric mobility.
The fight between two Hero’s
This name has been reserved for ‘Hero Electric’, which is a separate firm altogether and headed by another Munjal family member- Naveen Munjal. For the uninitiated, Naveen is Vijay Munjal’s son, cousin of Pawan Munjal. Naveen has been running the Hero Electric two-wheeler business since 2007.
Naveen claims that his company has received “global rights over the Hero brand name in perpetuity” for electric mobility be it for personal use or the commercial market, reveals ET Auto. According to a family settlement of 2010, Hero MotoCorp and its promoters are barred from using the ‘Hero’ brand name for any segment of vehicle- two-, three- or four-wheelers which are powered by a battery. The Global rights for green technology have been allotted to Naveen Munjal-run Hero Electric.
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Naveen said that his company would take legal recourse in case of a violation by Hero MotoCorp. He, however, added that Hero MotoCorp can enter the business of electric mobility using a different brand name, since there is no non-compete/prohibition on other clan members. But considering that the brand name is important, it will be a difficult task ahead for Hero MotoCorp in the EV space, without the HERO branding.
Hero Electric Scooter Dealer
Earlier this year, Hero MotoCorp announced its alliance with Taiwan-based electric mobility manufacturer- Gogoro, to develop EV’s in India. In addition to development of electric two-wheelers, Gogoro will also share its expertise with urban battery swapping and smart mobility innovation. The company will also help Hero to build a widespread charging network across India.
Hero MotorCorp EV plans
In May this year, Gogoro filed patents for Viva electric scooter at the intellectual property office in India. These trademarks were in the form of both its design as well as its name.
This suggested that Viva would be launched as a rebranded Hero MotoCorp electric scooter in the country. Hero MotoCorp has planned to officially step into the EV space by launching its first electric two-wheeler in March 2022 which is expected to be the rebadged Gogoro Viva.
Other than this, Hero MotoCorp has another battery-powered e-scooter on its way next year in the form of Maestro Edge Electric. Test mules of the electric scooter have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent past. However, Hero MotoCorp would want to settle all disputes with Hero Electric or think of another brand name for its upcoming EV lineup.
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Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle Render
This is the first time in its 118-year automobile history that Triumph is collaborating with another manufacturer
The highly anticipated joint venture between Bajaj Auto and Triumph Motorcycles has hit another speed breaker as the launch of its first product has been delayed. No points for guessing the obvious reason behind this delay- the Covid-19 pandemic.
Back in December 2020, MD of Bajaj Auto, Rajiv Bajaj had revealed that the launch of the first model under this joint production could be affected due to the ongoing pandemic. As per a recent report, this project has indeed now been pushed by another 6-9 months.
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Earlier stated to make its debut in 2022, the upcoming motorcycle will now launch only at the end of fiscal year 2023. This development was confirmed by Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, during an interaction with analysts. The report further mentions that travel restrictions between India and United Kingdom brought about by the emergence of the Delta variant of Covid-19 have forced the company to take this decision.
According to Sharma, development of this motorcycle has reached an advanced stage. In fact, pre-production prototypes of the bike are already in place. However, strict travel curbs meant that Triumph engineers couldn’t come to India and monitor the development process on these prototypes. Their physical presence is required to make necessary corrections if needed.
Bajaj Triumph Motorcycle Render
The deal between the India two-wheeler brand and the iconic British bikemaker was inked in 2020 after discussion began in 2017. This partnership will witness the development of Triumph branded motorcycles, designed and developed in UK by Triumph and manufactured in India by Bajaj. This alliance is set to come out with multiple mid-displacement (250cc-700cc) motorcycles catering to Indian consumers.
Manufactured by Bajaj at its new plant
These Triumph-branded bikes made by Bajaj will most likely be the first units to roll off the production lines from the company’s new Rs 650-crore plant at Chakan near Pune which is set to become operational by 2023. This facility will also manufacture other premium motorcycles from other alliance brands such as KTM and Husqvarna.
This partnership between Bajaj and Triumph will help the British brand establish itself in large-volume markets like Asia and South America where cost is a huge factor. Bajaj is currently working on developing the new range-topping model of its Pulsar range of motorcycles- Pulsar 250. Test mules of the upcoming bike have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent months.
Earlier reports have indicated that Bajaj is developing a new 250cc oil-cooled engine with the provision of air cooler for the upcoming flagship Pulsar. This powertrain might also be utilised for the upcoming entry-level Bajaj-Triumph motorcycle thus keeping development costs in check for both companies.
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