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      Joy E-Bike Aims To Sell 10k Electric Motorcycles, EVs This Year In Gujarat

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      Joy E-Bike – Beast Electric MotorcycleJoy e-bike electric two wheeler company’s Gujarat dealership network to be expanded to 100 by FY21-22 end
      While modern day marketing and sales employs an important digital face, the need for brick and mortar dealerships remains top priority. And in recent times, focus on the EV industry is growing. This means as EV companies grow, their dealership networks too will grow.
      It’s no surprise the electric two-wheeler industry is taking big strides. Given the size of the two-wheeler industry, one can expect electric two wheelers to be a driving force in propelling EV growth.
      Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd has laid out plans to expand its dealership network to 100, and sell 10k electric vehicles this year in Gujarat. The push for Joy e-bike comes on the back of recently announced Electric Vehicle Policy-2021 for Gujarat. The policy outlines a range of incentives and initiatives for EV customers, and manufacturers, both.
      Sales target of 10k units
      The 10k unit sales target includes both, high, and low-speed models. This will be achieved by reaching out further into new and existing markets. Outreach expansion means the company will be able to reach out to maximum customers through its 100 dealerships. Currently, that number stands at 60. Gujarat dealership network expansion plans are set to be achieved by end of FY 2021-22.
      Joy E-Bike
      Currently, Joy e-bike product portfolio includes over 10 models, an initiative that has grown in strength since 2015. A manufacturing facility was inaugurated in Vadodara in January 2021. The plant is built with manufacturing capacity of 3-4 Lakh units per annum. At present, the company has a customer base of over 6000, and has reached 350+ touchpoints in over 25 cities.
      Electric Vehicle Policy 2021
      In laying the groundwork for stability and growth in the Indian EV industry, it’s imperative that policies are updated as quickly as the world is evolving. Doing so helps manufacturers work on short, and long-term plans. Furthermore, subsidy and benefits’ announcements help provide the boost the industry needs.
      Considering the mammoth size of the Indian two-wheeler industry, it’s not difficult to see potential in the future of the electric two-wheeler industry. Furthermore, all countries are committing in some way to reach green goals in the coming decade and an EV blueprint is a dependable way to get there.
      Sneha Shouche, Chief Financial Officer, Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd said, “The latest Gujarat Government’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 is an assurance of fast growth of electric mobility in the entire state.” More

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      Royal Enfield Service Care 24 Launched – 1st Service Free For All

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      Royal Enfield will roll out multiple new models for the remaining half of 2021
      Royal Enfield is known to provide one of the best sales and support experiences in the Indian auto industry. The bikemaker also has a good reputation for its wide and efficient service network catering to lakhs of consumers. In order to solidify this reputation, Royal Enfield has introduced a new servicing package named Service Care 24.
      More Details
      This new service package consists of four general services and two engine oil changes. As a complementary to this package, Royal Enfield claims that the first service is free and is not linked with the purchase of Service Care 24 package. The price of this service package has been pegged at Rs 2,499 (inclusive of all taxes).
      In case, if any additional repair work is required, a discount of 5 percent on parts and lubrication and 20 percent on labour charge could be availed. However, this offer could be availed only after verification of the motorcycle’s chassis number. Interested customers could buy the Service 24 package by registering themselves on the Royal Enfield official website.
      With things heading towards normalcy in a graded manner, at least for now, manufacturers are coming out with new schemes to attract consumers after a period of lull. Further, Royal Enfield is slated to bring out new models in the second half of 2021 which means the company would be catering to a wide range of consumers across the country. This means a potential increase in business from existing as well as new customers.
      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 with Alloys
      New-Gen Classic 350 Specs
      The bikemaker’s next big-ticket launch is expected to be the next generation Classic 350 which is likely to hit showrooms in the next few weeks. It will be underpinned by the company’s new J1D architecture which also forms the base of Meteor 350. The company will be ditching the single downtube frame for a twin downtube spine frame while the engine will be used as a stressed member.
      2021 Classic 350 will also borrow its powertrain from the new cruiser sibling. It will be powered by a new 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which returns an output of 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. This motor is linked to a new 5-speed gearbox.
      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.
      While design-wise there won’t be any radical changes on the new-gen Classic 350, it will certainly boast a couple of more features than the outgoing model. The most notable being a new Tripper Navigation display pod on the instrument console which shows turn-by-turn navigation when paired with the rider’s smartphone. More

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      Benelli TRK 502, Leoncino 500 Prices Increased By Up To Rs 11k

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      2021 Benelli 502XThe Benelli Leoncino 500 scrambler is now priced from Rs 4,69,900 onwards as against an earlier Rs 4,59,000
      Benelli Leoncino 500 BS6 compliant version was launched in India in Feb 21. It came in at an introductory price and offered in a single trim with two colour options. The Steel Grey was priced at Rs.4,59,900 while the Leoncino Red had a price tag of Rs 4,69,900. Now, with the new price hike, the Steel Gray colour is available for Rs 4,69,900 while the Leoncino Red is priced at Rs 4,79,900.
      Speaking about the TRK 502 and 502X, prices of the two have also been increased. TRK 502 Grey colour is now priced at Rs 4.86 lakh while the White and Red colours are at Rs 4.96 lakh. TRK 502X is now priced at Rs 5.36 lakh. This new prices translates into a hike of about Rs 6k for the TRK 502 range. All prices are ex-sh.
      Leoncino 500 BS6
      The BS6 model of the Benelli Leoncino 500 sports the same design elements as seen on the BS4 version as the changes to the BS6 model are limited to mechanical upgrades to comply with the new, more stringent emission norms. It gets the similar rounded headlamp design, dual tone front fender with ‘Lion of Pesaro’ motif, a single piece seat setup and rounded fuel tank of 12.7 liter capacity.
      It also receives LED lighting at the front and rear, a twin pod LCD instrument cluster and dual-channel switchable ABS. The Leoncino 500 sports a steel trellis frame with a lattice design in black. It measures 2160mm in length, 1160mm in overall height and gets a 1490mm wheelbase while ground clearance is at 160mm. It rides on 17 inch alloy wheels fitted with 120/70 and 160/60 profiles tyres at the front and rear respectively.
      2021 Benelli Leoncino 500
      Benelli Leoncino 500 Engine and Transmission
      The new Benelli Leoncino 500 that complies with BS6 emission standards sees no change in its engine output. The 500cc, DOHC, in-line twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine continues to offer 46.8 hp power at 8,500 rpm and 46 Nm torque at 6,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6 speed gearbox with wet multi plate clutch.
      Suspension is via 50mm upside down fork in the front and monoshock suspension at the rear with rebound and pre-load adjust. Braking is carried out by 4 piston brake calipers with 320mm disc in the front and single 260mm disc at the rear.
      Benelli offers a three-year/unlimited kilometres warranty on the Leoncino 500. The BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500 does not have a direct rival in its segment but is positioned between the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 in the quarter-litre space and the Ducati Scrambler 800 in the big bike segment.
      Benelli Upcoming Launches
      Earlier this year, Benelli announced a total of 7 new launches by August 2021. These included the Benelli TRK 502, TRK 502X, Leoncino 500, Leoncino 250, 302S, 302R and TNT 600i. To date, the first few of the models have made their way into India. A new Benelli showroom has also opened in Jammu where the entire range of Benelli models – Imperiale 400, Leoncino 500, TRK 502 and TRK 502X will be on display. This is the company’s 42nd showroom in India and will also showcase the company’s merchandise and accessories. More

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      Honda Sales, Exports Breakup May 2021 – Activa, Dio, Hornet, X Blade, CB Shine

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      Image – MRD VlogsLike all other OEMs, Honda Two-wheelers faced a huge dip in domestic sales due to a rise in Covid-19 infections across the country
      The second wave of Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all automotive brands in India especially in May when most states across the country had enforced curbs on movements and businesses. The automotive industry both passenger and commercial vehicle segments had to bear the brunt of enforced lockdowns.
      Domestic Sales- Activa Shine Lead Charts
      Honda Two Wheelers faced a similar predicament in the month of May when the Japanese auto giant sold 38,764 units of two-wheelers across India. In May last year, Honda was able to sell 54,000 units across the nation, therefore, translating to YoY negative growth of 28.41 percent.
      The sales figures were led by Activa with 17,006 units last month as compared to 27,880 units sold in the domestic market last year. This led to a negative YoY growth of 39 percent. Activa was trailed by CB Shine with 14,666 units sales registered in May this year instead of 15,681 units sold in May last year, thereby witnessing a decline in sales by 6.47 percent.
      YoY Decline in Sales
      CB Shine was followed by Livo at the third spot with 1,747 units whereas the fourth spot was occupied by Dio with 1,697 units. The latter witnessed a YoY decline of 75.96 percent after it registered a sales volume of 7,060 units during the same month last year.
      Honda Sales May 2021
      The company sold 1,320 units of Unicorn 160 in May 2021 compared to 3,379 units in May last year which resulted in a negative growth of 60.94 percent. Unicorn was followed by Dream with a recorded sales volume of 1,231 units for May 2021.
      Grazia took the sixth position with 638 units whereas the company’s latest entrant CB350 manages a monthly figure of 428 units only. Rest of the models, most of them which are retailed through the company’s premium chain of dealerships- Bigwing, were not even able to breach the 100-mark. These models included the likes of CBR650F (13 units), Hornet 2.0 (9 units), Africa Twin (4 units), X Blade (3 units), CB500 (1 unit) and CB300R (1 unit).
      Decent Export Figures
      Export figures were decent enough from Honda as the company was able to ship as many as 15,833 units to overseas markets. Dio led the charts with the most number of exports- 4519 units. It was followed by X Blade and Navi with registered exports of 2,970 units and 2,040 units respectively.
      Honda Exports May 2021
      Livo, Hornet 160R and Dream recorded exports of 1,200 units, 1,164 units and 1,000 units respectively. The company shipped 840 units of Aviator, 620 units of CB Shine, 480 units of Unicorn 160 and 468 units of Activa to overseas countries. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Plant First Photo Shared By CEO – Production To Start Soon

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      Ola Electric ScooterOla has announced Rs 2,400 crore investment for setting up their world class manufacturing facility near Tamil Nadu
      Ola Electric is readying its first electric scooter for launch in India. Along with this, the company is also setting up its ‘Hypercharger Network’ across several Indian cities which is set to reach 1 lakh charging points in 400 cities in the country.
      The company’s new plant in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, in India, is being built at an investment of Rs 2,400 crore and it is set to be the world’s largest e-scooter manufacturing facility. Recently, Ola Group CEO Bhavish Aggarwal shared an interesting update regarding their manufacturing plant.
      Bhavish posted on his twitter timeline that the phase 1 of the manufacturing plant is nearing completion. “In just 4 months, this place has transformed from acres of empty rock land to the world’s largest 2W factory. The Ola Futurefactory phase 1 is nearing completion! The scooters are coming soon! Great work by team”
      The new Ola e-scooter will be produced at this plant once complete. It will have the capacity to produce 2 million units annually and generate around 10,000 jobs.
      Ola electric scooter update
      As per Ola, the new plant will consist of 10 assembly lines with the capacity to roll out 1 scooter every 2 seconds and a total of 25,000 batteries per day. These Made-in-India e-scooters will not only be sold in India but will also be produced for export to markets such as Europe, UK, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand.
      Ola e-Scooter 100-150 kms range
      The new Ola electric scooter has been officially revealed via photos. It is expected to have a range of 100-150 kms and acceleration from 0-45 km/h in 4.5 seconds. It will get a digital instrument cluster, cloud based connectivity, telescopic suspension at the front and rear and a lithium ion battery pack. It will ride on alloy wheels and get under seat storage of 50 liters. The new Ola e-scooter could be priced in a sub Rs 1 lakh range and will take on the Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube in its segment.
      The Ola electric scooter will take advantage of the new FAME II electric vehicle policy. As per latest amendments, the incentive has been increased to Rs 15,000 per kWh from an earlier Rs 10,000 per kWh. The cap on investment has been raised to 40 percent of the cost of the vehicle from an earlier 20 percent.
      Ola, like others, such as Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric Mobility and Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions, are in talks with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for the supply of electric two and three wheelers along with charging infrastructure.
      Ola e-scooter customers can also avail of the upcoming Hypercharger Network, which will offer high speed charging solutions to users and will include both high speed Ola hyper-chargers and home-chargers that will be offered as standard on purchase of the Ola e-scooter. The Hypercharger Network will also be expanded to cater to electric four wheelers, hinting that Ola could also start production of electric cars sometime in the future. More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc GT Modified With LED Ring, Bar-end Mirrors, Balloon Tyres

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      Royal Enfield Conti GT 650 Modified By M W Bike CustomsRE 650 twins have emerged as popular options in several global markets
      Owing to their stunning looks, affordable pricing and relatively simple design architecture, Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 are popular among customization enthusiasts. While we have seen several mod jobs in the domestic market, the international community too has started exploring the possibilities that exist with 650 twins.
      A recent example is from Brazil, where M W Bike Customs has done a wonderful job in transforming Continental GT 650 into a sportier looking machine. This customization project features styling updates and utilizes several hand-made parts, accessories and aftermarket components.
      Key customizations
      At the front, the bike has been equipped with aftermarket LED headlamp and integrated LED DRL ring. The headlamp casing appears to be the stock unit. Rectangular stock turn indicators have been replaced with retro-styled tear-drop units. These appear to be LED units and come in a blacked out finish. The front fender has been shortened.
      In other changes, the stock twin pod instrument cluster has been replaced with a single-pod unit. It sits towards the left, which is based on the asymmetrical design theme currently gaining popularity in the automotive space. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a similar theme, where the primary instrument pod sits on the left. On the right, the motorcycle has the smaller Tripper navigation display screen.
      Royal Enfield Conti GT 650 Modified By M W Bike Customs
      Handlebars are the same as earlier, but stock rear view mirrors have been replaced with bar-end mirrors. Fuel tank is the same, but it gets a new coat of paint. A new logo and graphics are also part of the refreshed fuel tank.
      Side profile features custom metal sheets that enhance the bike’s rugged character. Engine assembly gets an iron-grey coating and heel plates have carbon fibre finish. At the rear, the tail section has been shortened. Seat and rear cowl look familiar, but these are customized units in smaller size.
      In terms of functionality, the customized bike has been equipped with balloon tyres at both ends. The tyres have ‘Royal Enfield‘ and ‘Cafe Racer’ printed on them in white shade. The bike continues using the stock 18-inch wheels. The modified bike can ensure comfortable rides, as stock rear suspension has been replaced with aftermarket units.
      Continental GT 650 engine
      It doesn’t seem like engine tweaks were part of this customization project. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is powered by a 648cc, parallel twin, air/oil-cooled motor. It is capable of generating 47 bhp of max power at 7150 rpm and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 rpm. The bike utilizes a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. More

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      Yamaha R15, MT15 Bluetooth Update Launch Soon – Might Get Price Hike

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      Yamaha MT15 with Bluetooth update launch soonYamaha offers Bluetooth Connectivity in two iterations of Yamaha Connect app-  Connect X and Y-Connect
      During the recent launch of the new FZ-X, Yamaha made its intentions clear that they will be offering Bluetooth connectivity as an option across its entire India lineup. In this regard, the company updated its scooter lineup including Fascino Fi 125 and RayZR with Bluetooth functionality.
      The updated scooters are expected to go on sale in a few days. Currently, Yamaha offers this feature in its entire FZ range including FZ Fi, FZ-X and FZ25. After the bikemaker launches the updated scooters, it will extend these novel features to its flagship models- R15 and MT15. The launch timeline for these models to receive this feature is yet to be revealed.
      Yamaha Connect App
      The Bluetooth connectivity can be used to pair the rider’s smartphone and bike’s instrument console via Yamaha Motorcycle App. There are two iterations of this app available in India- Connect X and Y-Connect. The former offers features such as riding history, answer back, battery voltage, parking record, incoming calls, SMS and email alerts.
      The Y Connect version is a more premium alternative to the former which offers all the standard tech offered in Connect X in addition to maintenance recommendation, fuel consumption, malfunction notification, rev dashboard, phone battery level indicator and more.
      Yamaha R15 V3 Metallic Red
      The flagship motorcycles- MT15 and R15 are expected to be offered with this version of Yamaha Connect. This will make the bikes more lucrative and modern packages although, with these updates, prices of these models are also expected to be increased.
      FZ-X Accessories
      Apart from the launch, Yamaha has also revealed a number of official accessories for the new FZ-X motorcycle. These include seat cover, fuel tank pad, bike cover, chrome embellished rearview mirrors, LED turn indicators, rear footrest and engine guard with prices ranging between Rs 300 and Rs 1,490. FZ-X has a starting price of Rs 1.17 lakh which is nearly Rs 12,000 more than the standard 150cc FZ model.
      Yamaha currently has only seven models in its India lineup. It is one of the few mass manufacturers in India which exports more models than it sells in the domestic market. This is because it has a wide portfolio of models for its export lineup.
      The company sold 11,613 units in the domestic market while exported 17,512 models to overseas markets in the month of May 2021. Yamaha has plans to expand its India lineup in future but nothing has been confirmed by the Japanese brand as of now. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports Breakup May 2021 – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, Platina, Chetak

      by

      Image – Throttle98Bajaj Auto noted de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports in May 2021 when compared to that of April 2021
      Bajaj Auto sold 59,351 units in the domestic market in May 2021 and exported 1,69,312 units during the month. This was a MoM de-growth of 51.28 percent and 17.81 percent respectively as domestic sales in April 21 had stood at 1,21,829 units and exports were at 2,06,008 units. Combined sales stood at 2,28,663 units for May 21, down from 3,27,837 units for April 21.
      Bajaj Pulsar and Platina
      The company noted highest domestic sales for the Pulsar and Platina brand and especially so in the 70cc to 150cc segments. The Bajaj Pulsar topped the domestic sales list with 36,625 units sold in the past month, down 40.49 percent over sales of 66,586 units sold in April 21. The Pulsar commands a 66.76 percent share in the company lineup.
      Next on was the Platina with domestic sales at 11,164 units, down 68.52 percent over sales of 35,467 units sold in April 21. Thereafter, sales of the Bajaj bikes failed to make it past the 10,000 unit mark with the CT100 at 7,678 units in terms of domestic sales, down 50.84 percent as against 15,619 units sold in April 21.
      Sales of the Avenger, Dominar and Chetak also suffered a MoM de-growth and Chetak sales were down to just 31 units in the past month, as against 510 units sold in April 21 recording the highest de-growth of 93.92 percent. Taking segment-wise domestic sales into account, it was in the 75-110cc segments that the Bajaj CT and Platina ruled the charts while it was the Pulsar that commanded the 111-150cc segment.
      Bajaj Domestic Sales Breakup – May 2021
      Bajaj Auto Exports
      Bajaj Auto recorded higher exports as compared to domestic sales in May 21. Total exports for the month stood at 1,69,312 units, down 17.81 percent as against 2,06,008 units shipped in April 21. Where exports were concerned, the Bajaj Platina and Avenger were the only two models to report growth.
      Bajaj Boxer was the most in demand in global markets with 1,04,240 units exported in May 21, down from 1,20,460 units exported in April 21. The Boxer is particularly favored in markets across Africa primarily due to its rugged performance and lower cost of maintenance.
      Pulsar exports were also noteworthy with 30,185 units exported in the past month, down 29.04 percent as against 42,537 units exported in April 21. Exports also included the Bajaj CT of which 15,536 units were exported in May 21 and Discover with 10,432 units exported. Both these bikes had seen higher exports in April 21 thus suffering de-growth of 14.75 percent and 37.31 percent respectively.
      Bajaj Exports Breakup – May 2021
      On a more positive note were the exports of Bajaj Platina and Avenger. Platina exports saw a MoM growth of 19.79 percent to 5,376 units, up from 4,488 units exported in April 21. Avenger exports on the other hand surged 134.25 percent from 438 units shipped in April 21 to 1,026 units exported in the past month.
      Bajaj To Launch New Electric Motorcycle
      Bajaj has filed a patent for its 1st electric bike with the ‘Freerider’ name under Class 12. It is said to be positioned on the same platform as the Husqvarna E-Pilen, with both bikes to also sport the same electric motor with 8kW output and a range of 100 kms. More