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      Joy Electric Motorcycles, Scooters Dealer Network Increases To 98 In Gujarat

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      Joy Electric MotorcycleJoy e-bike electric two-wheelers sales growth being fuelled by onboarding new dealerships to widen market reach
      Joy e-bike electric two-wheelers are designed keeping in mind factors such as durability, customer satisfaction and other concerns based on the varied aspects of customer requirements. The company strives to launch electric vehicles that address transport needs in accordance with customer needs.
      They intend to enhance company status by introducing new designs and innovative ideas from time to time. With aims to sell more e-scooters, Joy e-bike is taking into consideration attracting the youth who are looking for easy to operate and sustainable ways to commute.
      This subset of customers is further being helped through a defined subsidy policy in Gujarat. Twenty new dealerships with sales ad service facilities have been inaugurated. This takes its dealership network tally to 98 across major locations in the state.
      Sustainable growth
      Having launched the business with plans to fuel rapid growth, the company aims to distribute a larger number of electric two-wheelers to fully cover the market demand. As a result of expansion, the company is looking for dealer partners to increase its nationwide presence. They haven’t yet announced future plans where international business is concerned.
      Joy Electric Scooter
      Joy e-bike is using its industry experience and expertise in building a dealership network across the country for its customers. And is committed to providing customer satisfaction by consistently offering the best service standards with an impeccable quality. Dealerships would provide a variety of services, including customer care service, and maintenance services, among others.
      The aim is to better the electric two-wheeler riding experience for customers by providing them with a wide variety of electric scooters and motorcycles. This takes into consideration after-sales service at competitive prices for a hassle free experience, and cost effective ownership experience.
      100 dealerships in Gujarat
      WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd is confident its dealerships will provide excellent customer service in the industry. With business expansion still underway, the company has a lot of scope for expansion. In time, Joy e-bike is looking to spread its business to a larger number of suburbs and towns. With a dealership network of over 300, the company has an ongoing insurance arrangement with Bajaj Allianz for its customers.
      Sheetal Bhalerao, Chief Operation Officer, WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd said, “We are committed to increasing the availability of Joy e-bike electric scooters and motorcycles by expanding our reach and further penetrating the market. With the support of the Gujarat State Electric Vehicle policy 2021, we aim to sell more than 10,000 electric two-wheelers and strengthen our presence with more than 100 dealerships in the state by the end of the financial year 2022. Our new dealerships will provide our customers with an opportunity to select the best model as per their requirements and cater to all their after-sale service requirements.” More

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      Two Wheeler Dealer Satisfaction Survey 2021 – Honda, TVS, Suzuki, Royal Enfield

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      Image for reference. Credit – Throttle98Honda in two-wheeler, Bajaj in three-wheeler and Eicher Motors in commercial vehicle hold pole positions in respective segments
      Recently, a report based on the results of Dealer Satisfaction Study 2021 was published on our website. The survey was conducted by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) across the country and shows the extent to which auto dealerships in India are satisfied with their respective OEMs.
      The study was conducted in association with a Singapore-based consultancy firm- PremonAsia. While the previous article focused on dealers of the four-wheeler segments, this story will concentrate on the rest of the segments including two-wheeler, three-wheeler and commercial vehicle (CV) segments.
      At the Overall Industry Level, Dealers attach high importance of 27 percent on Business Viability, making it a highly critical aspect where OEMs need to exhibit greater sensitivity, particularly since the current satisfaction level on this factor is weak. On the positive side, dealers feel that products, both in terms of quality and range, by and large, meet the expectations of end customers’ current needs though, its evolution in the future will require more frequent refreshes.
      Two-Wheeler Segment
      The two-wheeler segment scored a dealership satisfaction index of 626 out of 1000 which is below the average industry index of 657. The biggest concern in this segment highlighted by the study is that OEMs are not open to Dealer inputs in terms of improving dealership cost structure from a viability and policy point of view. Apart from this dealers complained that there is no support from OEMs on buyback of dead stocks of parts.
      FADA Dealer Satisfaction Survey 2021
      On the brighter side, however, dealers were satisfied in the way OEMs were fair in acceptance and rejection of warranty claims. While Honda lagged far behind in satisfying the expectations of its dealer partners in the four-wheeler segment, it fared decently enough by topping the charts with 693 points. Surprisingly, Royal Enfield was the least favourable of all two-wheeler brands with a dealership satisfaction index of meager 540.
      Commercial Vehicle Segment
      Commercial vehicle segment also didn’t perform exceptionally well with a dealership satisfaction index of only 621. The study revealed that OEMs in this segment need to guide dealers in improving sales efficiency & controlling cost of sales. On the positive side, though, dealers are happy about the overall product range and quality of fully built vehicles.
      Dealers are also satisfied since they could directly communicate with OEMs senior leadership team for discussing business viability and long-term policies. Eicher Motors secured the maximum dealership satisfaction index with 669 points while Force Motors lagged behind at the last spot with 570 points.
      Three-Wheeler Segment
      The three-wheeler segment scored the least dealership satisfaction index of only 610 with Bajaj Auto outscoring other brands. While exact causes of concern have not been revealed in this report, it can be assumed there are plenty of concerns for dealers in this segment that need to be addressed by respective OEMs. More

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 250 Launch In Nov 2021 – Confirms Rajiv Bajaj

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      Bajaj Pulsar 250F Render ImageUpon its launch, Pulsar 250 will rival other quarter-litre bikes such as KTM Duke 250, Suzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZ25 and its own sibling Dominar 250
      Pulsar brand of motorcycles have been one of the biggest contributor to Bajaj’s success in the Indian motorcycle market in the last two decades. Over the years, there have been many iterations of the bike depending on engine configurations and body styles. The bikemaker has already made its intentions clear of expanding this range of motorcycles by introducing new models into the market.
      The next big launch from Bajaj which will wear the ‘Pulsar’ moniker will most likely be Pulsar 250. In an interview with CNBC TV18, Bajaj MD, Rajiv Bajaj has revealed that they will be launching the biggest Pulsar motorcycle till date in November this year.
      November 2021 is when Pulsar brand will also celebrate its 20th anniversary. What better timing, to launch the biggest, most powerful Pulsar yet. Though Rajiv Bajaj did not reveal that it is the Pulsar 250, he did confirm “biggest Pulsar we have ever made.” Bajaj MD also confirmed that it will be based on an all new platform, which will then make its way down to all the other Pulsar range over the next 12 months.
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Spied Testing
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 is expected to be on offer in three variants. One will be naked or NS250, the other will be fully faired RS250 and the third is expected to be semi-faired 250F. These names are not yet confirmed. All three motorcycles have been spied testing in the past few weeks.
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 spied. Image – Omkar Katekar
      A digitally rendered image of the upcoming Pulsar 250 previews a possible production-spec design. The digitally imagined Pulsar 250, on its first glance, looks like a confluence on Pulsar NS200 and Dominar 250. For instance, the LED headlight cluster seems to have been inspired by Dominar 250 while split seats, split pillion grab rails, rear cowl and alloy wheels look uncannily similar to Pulsar NS200.
      The designer has also incorporated a Pulsar branding on the fuel tank and also a lovely decal on its extensions reading ‘250’. It also features a freshly designed side-mounted exhaust setup which is short and upswept. The blue colour with white highlights give the motorcycle a nice and pleasant look. Its suspension setup consists of conventional telescopic forks at front and a monoshock at rear as seen in the recently spotted test mule.
      Expected Powertrain & Features
      This rendered design also gets a large radiator for the liquid-cooling system that wasn’t present in the test prototype. There is still a lot of ambiguity regarding its powertrain. Some are suggesting that Bajaj will introduce a brand new 250cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine that will be good enough for 24 bhp and 20 Nm of peak torque.
      Whereas, there is another school of thought which believes that the manufacturer will utilise the already existing 248.77cc single-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled motor which powers Dominar 250 and corresponding KTM Duke and Huskies. This unit spits out 27 bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque 23.5 Nm at 6,500rpm. It will be interesting to see which one does Bajaj opt for. In either case, it is expected to be paired to a six-speed gearbox probably with a slipper clutch.
      In terms of features it is expected to be offered with single disc brakes on both ends complemented by a dual-channel ABS as standard. It is also likely to come with a fully digital console with smartphone connectivity and multiple riding modes. More details are likely to head out way in the coming weeks.
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      Brekr Electric Motorcycle Debuts With Two Removable Batteries – 160 Kms Range

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      BREKR Electric Motorcycle Model BBrekr Model B gets the option to install two removable battery cases which can return a range of up to 160km on a single charge
      India saw the launch of two new electric scooters a few hours ago – Simple One and Ola. Heads of both companies, could not have been more clear on the fact that we are on the cusp of an EV revolution.
      The fact that more and more new products get revealed each day is a testament that it is just the beginning of future. Another example of an electric two-wheeler named Brekr Model B – all electric motorcycle.
      The Netherlands-based EV manufacturer has been able to carve out a piece of unique machinery with literally no chunky body panels. As unique as it looks, the electric motorcycle stands out despite a minimalist design. While the motorcycle might look very simple and straightforward, it does get its fair share of intricate details.
      Unique Design
      The e-bike is based on a unique frame which is a combination of a double-cradle and twin-spar frame. Instead of installing flashy armoury around its frame, the EV startup kept the motorcycle naked which resulted in a lightweight two-wheeler weighing a meager 75 kilos. This also includes a 9kg battery pack. Despite the aluminum frame being so light, it can easily carry two people. The company also offers a seven-year warranty on the chassis.
      BREKR Electric Motorcycle Model B
      Specifications
      Speaking of the battery, Brekr B uses an innovative battery tech that has been built from high-power 18650 cells. The removable 40.2Ah battery pack feeds energy to a 4kW electric motor which has been rated to provide 2.5kW (3.35 bhp) of continuous power. The peak output is rated at 5.4 bhp and 140 Nm of torque. The electric motor can reach a top speed of 45kmph or but can be restricted to 25kmph if required.
      This powertrain returns a range of 50-80km on a single charge. If someone wishes for more range, they can plonk an extra battery pack and increase the range up to 160km. The company claims each battery pack requires five hours to rejuvenate completely.
      Getting into details of its dynamics, Brekr Electric Motorcycle has used USD forks upfront which offer 100mm travel while the rear gets dual shock absorbers which offer 60mm travel. Braking duties are handled by a 220mm disc at front and a 180mm disc at rear.
      BREKR Electric Motorcycle Model B
      Features on offer
      Despite the two-wheeler adopting a minimalistic design, it is fairly well equipped with features. Some of them include all-LED lighting and mobile connectivity as standard. Since electric mobiles are known to be very silent, Brekr has equipped the model with two 8W speakers so the traffic or pedestrians might be alerted that a vehicle is approaching them.
      At EUR 4,499 (approx. INR 3.92 lakh), Brekr Model B isn’t exactly very affordable. Therefore, it isn’t landing on Indian shores anytime soon. However, if someone wishes to own an electric two-wheeler, they can look into newly launched Ola Electric scooter or Simple One. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports June 2021 Breakup – Pulsar, Dominar, CT100, Platina, Chetak

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      Image – MRD VlogsBajaj Pulsar 125, an entry-level model in the lineup, saw the maximum number of units sold in June 2021
      Bajaj Auto sold a total of 2,95,860 units of two-wheelers in June 2021 which included domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales increased 5.47 percent to 1,52,230 units YoY as against 1,44,329 units sold in June 2020 while exports surged 47.73 percent to 1,43,630 units in the past month as against 97,226 units shipped in June 2020.
      Bajaj Pulsar Brand
      Domestic sales were commanded by the Bajaj Pulsar which currently commands a 51.99 percent share. Sales suffered a 2.07 percent de-growth from 80,822 units sold in June 2020 to 79,150 units sold in the past month.
      Next in line was the Platina which noted a 22.78 percent YoY increase in sales to 43,313 units, up from 35,277 units sold in June 2020. The Bajaj CT also posted positive growth at 26,608 units while sales of the Avenger and Dominar dipped 40.61 percent and 71.76 percent YoY. Bajaj Chetak also contributed 452 units to sales in June 2021.
      Taking segment-wise domestic sales into account, it was the 75-110cc bikes that commanded the most attention in local markets. Sales of Bajaj CT and Platina led the list followed by Pulsar 125cc and 150cc while in the 151-200cc segments it was the Avenger and Pulsar. Dominar 250 sales suffered a de-growth of 85.95 percent to 143 units in June 2021, down from 1,018 units sold in the same month last year. Dominar 400 sales also fell dipped YoY to 347 units, down 51.60 percent over 717 units sold in June 2020.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2021
      Bajaj Exports
      Bajaj Boxer was most in demand in global markets heading the list by a massive margin over the Pulsar. Boxer exports stood at 88,812 units in June 2021, up 38.78 percent over 63,996 units exported in June 2020. The Boxer commands a 61.83 percent share in the company’s export lineup and is most in demand in markets of Africa where it is regaled for its rugged performance and lower cost of maintenance.
      Pulsar exports stood at 26,003 units in June 2021, up 130.89 percent over 11,262 units sold in June 2020. Bajaj Discover, Platina and Dominar also noted increased exports but the same could not be said for the Bajaj CT. CT exports dipped 16.19 percent YoY to 10,032 units, down from 11,970 units exported in June 2020. The Avenger was added to the export list with 327 units sold in June 2021.
      Engine Segment-wise Exports
      Taking engine wise exports into account, the Boxer, CT, Discover and Platina, all in the 75-110cc segments saw high demand in global markets with each posting positive YoY growth. Similarly, the Boxer with its 125 cc engine also noted increased demand with 67.81 percent YoY increase to 6,464 units, up from 3,852 units exported in June 2021.
      Bajaj Exports Breakup June 2021
      In this same segment, Bajaj Discover also saw positive export growth but CT exports dipped 58.50 percent to 3,048 units, down from 7,344 units exported in June 2020. Similarly, in 126-150 cc segments, it was the Boxer that ruled the list with 14,864 units exported, up 46.59 percent over 10,140 units shipped in June 2020 while Pulsar saw an increase of 108.14 percent to 9,358 units in June 2021 up from 4,496 units exported in June 2020. More

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      Simple One Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 1.1 L- 203 Kms Range

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      Simple One Electric ScooterSimple Energy will also be installing 300 fast-charging stations across 13 states in the coming months
      Simple Energy has officially launched its first electric scooter in India at a price of Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). With state subsidies, this price is expected to go down by Rs 20-25k. Christened as ‘Simple One’, bookings for the latest battery-powered scooter have commenced at a refundable token amount of Rs 1,947.
      Registrations are open for pan-India and bookings can be made through the company’s official website. Deliveries of the electric scooter are slated to commence in the coming months. Customers who have made pre-bookings will be given priority deliveries once production of the scooter actually begins.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      More Details
      During the first phase of the launch of Simple One, the e-scooter will be made available in thirteen states. The startup is currently working on the construction of a manufacturing facility spread over 2 lakh sq ft in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Simple Energy intends to manufacture as many as 1 million scooters per annum in Phase 1 of its factory operations.
      The company has claimed to achieve localisation of almost 99 percent. Barring the battery cells, all other components used on Simple One have been sourced locally which is why it undercuts most of its competitors in pricing. This will also help reduce costs and avoid delays in production and deliveries. Simple Energy is also the only EV brand in the country to have designed, developed and manufactured its own powertrain.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      Specifications
      Speaking of its powertrain, Simple One is powered by a class-leading 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery paired to a midship-mounted electric motor. It offers a top speed of 105 kmph and 0-40 kmph acceleration in just 2.95 seconds. Four drive modes are on offer namely Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      It has one fixed battery pack, and the other is removable. When both are fully charged, it can deliver a range of 203 kms – which Simple Energy claims is highest for any two wheeler in the world
      Despite its large size, the neat-looking removable battery pack finished in grey paint weighs just about 7 kgs. The battery could be juiced up using the company’s indigenously developed fast-charging technology called Simple Loop. This allows the battery pack to offer a claimed range of 2.5km per minute of charging.
      Simple One Electric Scooter
      Features on offer
      Based on the Mark 2 prototype, the scooter tips the weighing scales at 110kg. The two-wheeler adopts a futuristic design language which has been designed using French tech giant, Dassault’s development platform. Other than this, Simple One offers features such as a touchscreen instrument console which is enabled with onboard navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, 30-litre under-seat storage and all-LED lighting. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Launch Price With Subsidy – Rs 80k In Gujarat

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      Ola Electric ScooterOla Electric scooter goes up against rivals such as Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X, Simple One and TVS iQube
      One of the most awaited products in India’s EV sector, Ola Electric scooter has finally been launched. Pre-bookings for the scooter had already commenced earlier at just Rs 499. The amount is fully refundable. Folks who have reserved their Ola Scooter will get preference when deliveries commence. Ola is following an entirely new strategy wherein the scooter will be delivered directly at the customer’s address.
      Without subsidy, price of Ola S1 is Rs 99k and that of the Ola S1 PRO is Rs 1.3 lakh. With subsidy, prices start from Rs 80k for the S1 and Rs 1.1 lakh for the S1 PRO in Gujarat. Below are the detailed prices with subsidy of new Ola Electric Scooters.
      Ola Electric Scooter Price List
      Deliveries will start from Oct 2021. There will be no dealerships. Orders are to be placed online, and the scooter will be delivered home. Service will also be done at your home. All you need to do is book a service appointment, and the technician will visit home.
      Ola Scooters come with no keys. You can lock / unlock the scooter using your phone or code on the touchscreen. It can also sense when you are near and unlock itself. The scooter gets built in speaker, which can be used to play music, and it can also greet you. Watch the full LIVE launch of new Ola electric scooter below.
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      Ola electric scooter design and styling
      Ola scooter comes across as a no-frills product, focused exclusively on providing the best possible experience to customers. It has a fairly simple design, which looks kind of cute. A closer inspection reveals that the entire body of the scooter has smooth curves to ensure minimal air resistance. This will help in extracting more miles from the battery.
      Ola S1 Electric Scooter Specs
      In terms of personalization, users can choose from a wide range of colour options. These include Blue, Red, Silver, Yellow, Pink, Gold, White, Grey and Black. Moreover, these colour options will be available in different finish such as metallic, matte and pastel. All colours are single-tone colour options, which go well with the overall design and aesthetics of the scooter.
      Ola electric scooter specs and range
      Ola has ensured that its customers don’t suffer from range anxiety. The scooter can travel 181 kms on a single charge, which should be good enough for everyday commutes. Full charge can be achieved in 6 hours via 750W home charger. Fast charging allows 0-50% battery in just 15 minutes.
      Ola S1 Electric Scooter Specs
      Moreover, the company is building a massive network of charging stations across 400 cities. This will be one of the largest two-wheeler charging networks in the country.
      Once fully in place, more than 1 lakh charging points will be available to Ola scooter users across the country. This will be similar to the current network of petrol pumps that are fairly easy to find.  At Ola Electric’s hypercharger stations, the scooter can load 75 km in just 18 minutes. When people are assured that they will not be left stranded with a drained battery, it will motivate them to switch to electric.
      Ola Scooter Cruise Control
      Other key features of Ola scooter include reverse mode, app-based keyless access, fast acceleration, superior traction, easy handling across varied surfaces and class-leading underseat storage.
      Considering the size of operations, it is likely that Ola electric scooter will be exported to international markets as well. In the first phase, the company will have production capacity of 2 million units per year at its plant in Tamil Nadu.
      Ola Electric Scooter Delivery Starts In Oct
      When fully complete, the plant will be capable of producing 10 million units per annum. Ola Electric plant is a state-of-the-art unit, powered by hundreds of AI-based robots. It is one of the largest in the world, spread over an area of 500 acres. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Black Colour Spied – Launch Soon

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Stealth Black and BlackRE Classic 350 will be built on the brand’s new J platform, seen on the Meteor 350
      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is set to go on sale later this month. Ahead of that, it continues to be on test. Latest spy video is credit to MotorVikatan / Bullet Guru. The two test mules now spied, show the Stealth Black and Black colour option of the new gen Classic 350 fully undisguised. The exhaust note of new gen 2021 Classic 350 is clearly audible in the video below.
      Before this, the Classic 350 had been spotted in British Green and in a Glossy Grey colour scheme. The green coloured model sporting a brown seat and the grey model receiving a black coloured seat. The new single and dual seats on models spied on test in Rajasthan seem plusher and bigger with better cushioning and rounded edges offering better rider and pillion comforts.
      Other design elements included a 13.5 liter tear drop shaped fuel tank with a new emblem, distinctive body graphics, single piece grab handle, rounded shaped mirrors and a circular chrome finished headlamp with integrated LED Daytime Running Light and new smaller round shaped tail lamps along with updated turn signal indicators.
      Chrome finish also extends to handlebar, exhaust, tail lamps and rear view mirrors while the bike rides on 19 inch front and 18 inch rear wheel with spoked rims and fitted with tubeless alloy wheels. Unofficial bookings are already open at select dealerships.
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      On-board Features
      New gen RE Classic 350, which uses the J platform that debuted on Meteor 350 with twin down-tube architecture, will also see feature updates. These will include a new instrument cluster with an analogue speedometer, digital display digital display for fuel, trip and km readings.
      It will also be seen with a Tripper Navigation System which gets synced to the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. Features will also include a new switchgear, alloys in dual tone machine finish, tubeless tyres, etc. Spoke wheels option will also be on offer.
      Updated engine from Meteor 350
      Current Classic 350 gets its power via a 346cc, single cylinder, air and oil cooled, 4 stroke petrol engine making 19.3 hp power and 28 Nm torque. In comparison, the new gen model gets a reworked engine to now offer 20.1 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm.
      The engine is mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Braking will be via front disc and rear drum set up measuring 300mm front and 270mm rear assisted by dual channel ABS. Suspension duties will be handled by telescopic forks in front side and dual shock absorbers at its rear.
      Royal Enfield Classic 350 is set for launch in the last week of August 2021. Production has already started at company plant in Chennai. 2021 RE Classic 350 is expected to carry a price tag similar to its current model; starting at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-sh). More