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      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa Production-Spec Model Leaks Ahead Of Debut

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      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa – Leaked image
      The new-gen Suzuki Hayabusa is expected to be powered by a larger 1,440cc engine mated to either a six-speed manual or a DCT as an option

      Suzuki Hayabusa commands a different name and respect altogether in the superbike segment globally. The speed monster from Suzuki is slated to get a major update soon, proof of which was seen recently in a teaser video shared by the Japanese auto giant.
      Shortly days after it was globally teased, images of the production-spec model of new Hayabusa seems to be doing rounds on the internet, thanks to a leaked brochure. Images of the latest iteration of the faired superbike were first seen on Instagram handle @hayabusa_taiwan.
      Styling & Expected Features
      From the leaked images, it appears that the new Hayabusa model still maintains design lines of its previous-gen model. Revisions have been made to add a more aggressive front fascia by adopting more concise fairing.
      The exhaust design has also been changed which is longer and chrome-plated now. According to reports from several foreign media houses, the new-gen Hayabusa will come equipped with LED headlights, a new tank, and a more aerodynamic front fascia.
      2021 Suzuki Hayabusa Render
      Coming to dynamics, it will be built on the same twin-spar type aluminum frame assisted by the latest Kayaba suspension system. From the images seen on the teaser recently, the bike was seen clocking a speed of around 180mph (290kph) on an analogue speedometer flanked by a TFT screen which is expected to read out plenty of ride data.
      Apart from this, the new 2021 Hayabusa will be packed with plenty of electronic aids such as IMU-based features such as Hill Start Assist, ABS cornering package, traction control, multiple riding modes and more.
      Expected Engine Specs
      Rumours are rife that the updated Hayabusa will draw its power from a larger 1440cc inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine instead of the older 1340cc unit. There is still ambiguity regarding its exact specifications but it is expected to dish out a massive 200 bhp.
      More importantly, this unit will comply with the latest Euro-5 emission norms. This has been achieved with the addition of a new intake and exhaust system to Hayabusa. Patent filings revealed earlier showed significant improvements made to its exhaust setup including catalytic converters in order to tackle stricter emission norms.
      International Debut & Prospective India Launch
      More details about the new-gen Suzuki Hayabusa will be revealed on its official debut which is slated for February 5, 2021. From the looks of it, it seems Suzuki is very keen on reclaiming the most coveted title of being the fastest production motorcycle in the world which it held for decades. Upon its launch, it will directly lock horns with its immediate Japanese rival- the supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2.
      Its India launch is still very uncertain. At one point, it was the most expensive locally assembled bike in the country. If at all Suzuki decides to bring it to India, it most likely will arrive imported via the CKD or CBU route. More

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      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Forest Green Colour Option Re-Launched In India

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      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Forest Green
      Royal Enfield currently has three products in the 350cc category including Meteor 350, Classic 350 and Bullet 350

      Royal Enfield launched the BS6 compliant Bullet 350 almost a year back. Offered in two trims- Standard and ES (Electric Start), Bullet 350 has been the longest running motorcycle in the world which has been in production since 1932. The Standard trim is offered in three colour options- Black, Phoenix Black and Silver.
      Now, the Chennai-based bikemaker has reintroduced Forest Green colour option on its entry-level motorcycle after a brief spell of absence. The ES variant is still available with Royal Blue, Jet Black and Regal Red colour options. No mechanical or styling updates have been introduced on the bike.
      Design
      Forest Green colour option has been made available at a price of Rs 1.33 lakh (ex-showroom). Design elements of the bike include an exhaust pipe and muffler laced with chrome, circular headlight with chrome surround, single-piece seat, single-piece tubular handlebar, rectangular taillamp, chrome turn indicator housings and mirrors, etc.
      Mechanical Details
      Coming to its hardware setup, it is built on a single downtube frame which is suspended on 35mm telescopic forks at front and five-step adjustable preload twin-shock absorbers at rear. Stopping power comes from a 2-Piston caliper with a 280 mm disc brake at front and 153 mm drum brake at front and assisted by single-channel ABS. The bike rides on 19-inch spoked wheels wrapped around by tubed tyres.
      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Forest Green
      Bullet 350 draws its powers from a 346cc single-cylinder air-cooled UCE engine which generates 19.2 bhp at 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 37 kmpl.
      However, in the coming time, this powertrain is set to be replaced by the new 349cc single-cylinder unit which made its debut in Meteor 350 a few months back. The new engine generates an output of 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque.
      Upcoming motorcycles in Royal Enfield’s armoury
      After an update, the Bullet will also be underpinned by the new J platform which will form the base for all future Royal Enfield 350cc models. The brand is expected to feature at least four products in the 350cc retro classic motorcycle category. This includes Meteor 350, Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Hunter 350 which was recently spied testing.
      Like most other automotive brands in India, Royal Enfield too underwent a lull period for nearly two years. However, things have started to show promise post Covid-19 induced lockdown with an increase in demand for personal mobility. The company announced a few months back that it will launch four models every year for the next seven years in order to solidify its position in the mid-displacement category of motorcycles. More

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      Husqvarna India Sales, Exports Crosses 10k Milestone in 2020 – Svartpilen, Vitpilen

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      Husqvarna 250
      The Swedish bikemaker plans to launch of Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 in India next

      Husqvarna India has done rather well in 2020; not only in domestic market but also where exports were concerned. This is especially so since the entire two wheeler segment had faced sales constraints in the earlier months in view of the pandemic situation.
      Husqvarna is a subsidiary of KTM and Bajaj. Just like KTM, Bajaj also manufactures Husqvarna motorcycles under 400 cc in India, at the Pune plant. As of now, only the Husqvarna 250 is on sale in India, while the 201 and 401 are only for export.
      Husqvarna 250 Domestic Sales
      The Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 domestic sales during the period June to December 2020 stood at 4,430 units. This accounted for over 42% share in total sales of the company for 2020.
      Sales which started off at 428 units in June 20, increased to 725 units in July and then on to 972 units in August which was its best monthly sales figure. Sales in September and October also were over the 700 unit mark but then Nov 20 sales dipped once again to 485 units and then lower to 297 units in Dec 20.
      Husqvarna India sales and exports – June to Dec 2020
      It may be recalled that in December, the price of both these bikes where hiked by Rs.1,790 while earlier this month as well, the company increased prices of the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 by Rs.2,818 and Rs.2,816 respectively. Following this most recent price hike, the Svartpilen 250 urban tourer is now priced at Rs.1,89,568 while the Vitpilen 250 café racer carries a price tag of Rs. 1,89,952. All prices are ex-sh.
      Husqvarna 201, 250 and 401 Exports
      It was from Feb 2020 that KTM-Bajaj commenced exports of Husqvarna motorcycles manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant near Pune. Exports commenced with the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401. Few months later, exports of the 201 and 401 range also started.
      Where exports were concerned, a total of 1,396 units of the Husqvarna 201 were shipped during the June-Dec 20 period. Even as this model noticed ups and downs in each of the preceding months, the year closed on a positive note with exports being the highest at 504 units in Dec 20.
      Husqvarna India domestic sales vs exports – June to Dec 2020
      Total exports of the Husqvarna 250 stood at 1,187 units in the June-Dec 20 period with a share of 11.30 percent. Again in this case, exports were the highest in Dec 20 at 295 units.
      Of the Husqvarna 401, exports started off on a high note in June 20 at 1,220 units but then on dipped over July, August and Sept to its lowest exports in Nov 20 at 72 units. Shipments in December once again revived marginally to 160 units.
      In the six month period from June-Dec 20, Husqvarna India registered total sales (including exports) of 10,503 units. The company has noted higher exports at 6,073 units, as against domestic sales of 4,430 units. More

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      2021 KTM RC 390 Spied In Production-Ready Guise Ahead Of Launch

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      2021 KTM RC 390. Image – Motorrad
      The fully faired KTM supersports motorcycle is expected to go on sale sometime later this year

      The KTM RC390 has been on the market for quite sometime and is due for a replacement. Ever since its launch in 2013, the fully faired medium displacement bike has been dominating its segment but competition has gotten intense in recent times. KTM is working on a new generation model which has been spotted in Europe without any camouflage in its near-production-ready guise.
      2021 KTM RC 390 – What’s new?
      As the previous spyshots already confirmed, the 2021 KTM RC 390 employs a completely new design. Enjoying the center stage is a full LED headlamp which has now become the Austrian-brand’s signature.
      The transparent fairing around the headlamp is wider than before to facilitate better wind protection to the rider. It also houses funky boomerang-shaped LED turn indicators. Side panels of the fairing sport air vents for optimized flow. Even the new gen KTM RC 200 gets similar design, which was recently spotted at Bajaj plant in India.
      The new generation RC 390 also benefits from a larger fuel tank for improved range, and a new rear sub-frame which is designed to make the motorcycle more comfortable than before for tall riders. The new handlebar is also expected to bring about an improvement in the supersport motorcycle’s overall ergonomics.
      2021 KTM RC 390. Image – Motorrad
      Not surprisingly, the 2021 KTM RC 390 adopts the brand’s color TFT instrument cluster which is also seen on the Duke 390. This particular prototype seems to be testing different front and rear alloy wheels but the production version would be sporting identical units at the front and rear.
      Specifications
      The 373 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine has achieved much fame among performance enthusiasts with its sprightly 44 hp and 35 Nm of torque. The motor is connected to a 6-speed gearbox by means of a slipper clutch. Save for a few emission tweaks including a larger exhaust canister, the 2021 KTM RC 390 is not likely to feature any drastic change in performance.
      While the WP inverted telescopic front and monoshock rear suspension system has has been retained, the new motorcycle benefits from a larger front disc for better stopping power. Dual-channel ABS will be standard and KTM could throw in an IMU to make it sensitive to corners.
      2021 KTM RC 390. Image – Motorrad
      Launch
      The 2021 KTM RC 390 is scheduled to go on sale internationally later this year. Just like its predecessor, the fully faired compact displacement motorcycle will be made by Bajaj Auto at its Chakan facility near Pune. The new platform will also spawn other displacement variants including 125, 200 and 250 depending on the market. We expect the new model to be accompanied by a nominal increase in its price tag.
      In global markets, competition would come from fellow A2 warriors such as the Kawasaki Ninja 400, Honda CBR500R, Yamaha YZF-R3 and so on. We expect the new model to continue its edge as the most powerful product in its segment.
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      Suzuki Sales, Exports Break Up Dec 2020 – Access, Burgman, Gixxer, Intruder

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      Image – Siddharth Suzuki
      December 2020 turned out to be a mixed bag for Suzuki Motorcycle India, as YoY growth is positive whereas MoM growth is negative

      A total of 44,756 units were sold in the domestic market in December 2020, which is YoY growth of 0.99%. Sales during the corresponding period in 2019 stood at 44,318 units. MoM sales are down -22.05%, as compared to 57,417 units sold in November 2020.
      In exports, Suzuki has negative YoY growth and positive MoM growth. A total of 6,946 units were exported in December 2020, which is YoY de-growth of -12.99%. Exports during December 2019 stood at 7,983 units. MoM numbers are up 2.22%, as compared to 6,795 units exported in November 2020.
      Access leads in domestic market
      Access has consistently ranked among the top ten bestselling two-wheelers in the country. It is the company’s primary volume generator in the domestic market. A total of 40,154 units were sold in December 2020. YoY sales are up by 7.09%, as compared to 37,495 units sold in December 2019.
      In numbers, Access contributed close to 90% of the company’s domestic sales in December 2020. However, MoM sales are down by -11.91%, as compared to 45,582 units sold in November 2020.
      Suzuki Domestic Sales Dec 2020
      At number two is Burgman with 2,666 units sold in December 2020. The scooter has lost almost half its sales, as compared to 5,188 units sold in December 2019. MoM sales are also down by -70.63%, as compared to 9,078 units sold in November 2020. Burgman’s percentage share in the pie was 5.96% in December 2020.
      Gixxer takes the third spot with 1,651 units sold in December 2020. YoY sales have improved by 17.68%, as compared to 1,403 units sold in December 2019. Percentage share stands at 3.69%. MoM sales have declined by -23.03%, as compared to 2,145 units sold in November 2020.
      At number four is Gixxer 250 with 224 units sold in December 2020. Both YoY and MoM growth are negative at -3.45% and -47.54%, respectively. Next is Intruder with 61 units sold in December 2020. MoM growth is down by -67.03%, as compared to 185 units sold in November 2020.
      Suzuki Exports Dec 2020
      Suzuki two-wheeler exports – December 2020
      In overseas markets, Gixxer takes the lead with 3,326 units exported in December 2020. YoY numbers are down by -32.86%, as compared to 4,954 units exported in the corresponding period in 2019. MoM numbers are also down at -27.25%, as compared to 4,572 units exported in November 2020.
      At number two and three in the list are Burgman and Gixxer 250, both of which have positive YoY growth in December 2020. Respective export numbers are 1,890 and 1,046 units, which is YoY growth of 61.26% and 1075.28%. Both also have positive MoM growth at 269.14% and 125.92%, respectively.
      Other bikes in the list include Hayate (480 units), Lets (96) Intruder (96) and Access (12). Excluding Access, all have negative YoY growth. In MoM terms, Intruder has positive growth, whereas Hayate and Lets have negative growth. More

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      Electric Scooter, Motorcycle Sales 2020 – Hero, Okinawa, Ampere, Ather, Revolt, Bajaj

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
      The fear of use of public transport fuels surge in the two wheeler sales and more impetus has been shown in the electric scooter segment

      Even as the two wheeler segment has been noting positive sales over the past few months, the demand for electric two wheelers draws particular attention. In 2020 calendar year, a period which many have viewed with much frustration on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, two wheeler sales have soared.
      The electric two wheelers have been more in demand, especially considering the many benefits that it offers. When talking about the past year, there were around 27,260 electric two wheelers registered in the country.
      Hero Electric Commands 30.3% Market Share
      Hero Electric is India’s largest electric two wheeler manufacturer for 2020 with a market share of 30.3 percent and sales of 8,252 units. The automaker currently has 13 lithium-ion scooters in its portfolio and has recently announced a 5 year warranty across all models purchased between 1st Jan and 31st March 2021 which could boost sales even further.
      Okinawa was the second highest seller of electric bikes in India. Currently commanding a 20.5 percent market share, the company sold 5,601 units in the past year. The company has just launched the new Dual electric scooter in India priced at Rs.59k. It is primarily for B2B operations and can even be used for personal use with a range of 130 km on a single charge.
      Electric Two Wheeler Sales Registrations 2020
      Ampere and Ather Electric Scooters
      At No. 3 was Ampere Vehicles with 4,521 units sold in the past year and currently holding a 16.6 percent market share. Ampere electric scooter lineup includes the Reo (Rs. 43,490), V48 (Rs. 37,390) Zeal (Rs. 68,799), AmpereV48 (Rs. 37,390) and top of the line Magnus (Rs. 73,990).
      Ather Energy also noted increased sales of electric scooters in the past year with 3,025 units sold and market share of 11.2 percent. Ather has recently inaugurated a new showroom in Mumbai and announced that it will be expanding the reach of its 450X e-scooter to 20 cities by Q1 2021.
      Revolt, Bajaj, TVS
      Lower down the order at No. 5 was Revolt Intellicorp with sales of 2,085 units in 2020 and market share of 7.7 percent. Towards the end of last year, the company announced a price hike for its two electric bikes RV300 and RV400.
      Electric Two Wheeler Sales Registrations 2020
      Bajaj has also noted increased demand for its Chetak e-scooter. Sales in the past year stood at 1,243 units and now the company is opening sales to 24 new cities in FY22 after restricting them to only Pune and Bangalore. The pandemic situation had caused constraints in supply of battery cells as these are procured from Wuhan, China. Last month, Dec 2020 saw 0 units of Chetak produced. Chetak wholesales were at 1,337 units in 2020.
      E-scooter makers PURE EV (718) and Benling EV (552) also contributed some numbers in the past year. Jitendra New EV was on the 9th spot with 434 EV two wheelers sold followed by TVS on No 10. TVS registered 232 units of their iQube electric scooter in 2020, while wholesales were at 290 units. It is only in Bangalore that the TVS e-scooter is on sale.
      Other names in the list includes NDS Eco, Avan Motors, Gemopai Electric, MEW Electricals, Li-on Electrik, Ira Edutech, Eco Fuel Systems, M2GO Electric Vehicle, SBTEK E Moto, Electreca Vehicles, etc.
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      2021 Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Teased Officially – Launch 16th Feb

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      2021 Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Teaser
      The recently launched Honda H’Ness CB350 rivals the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350, Benelli Imperiale and Jawa Forty-Two

      Honda has been able to turn many heads with the recently launched Hness 350. While many of us were eyeing for a design based on the Rebel Cruiser, Honda has pleasantly surprised us by revealing an all-new bike with a classic retro design.
      The bike employs a new locally developed 350cc mill and carries design elements that are inspired by earlier larger retro-styled motorcycles. During the unveiling event, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) revealed its plan of expanding its premium retail vertical- Big Wing dealerships across the country by further strengthening its product portfolio.
      Honda’s Big Wing Expansion
      During the presentation, the Japanese brand also revealed a background art that would possibly suggest some new products in Honda’s Big Wing lineup. While three out of the four body arts could be identified as- CB500F- a naked roadster, CB500R- a fully-faired track bike; and CB500X- an adventure tourer. All three bikes have been in development for a long time now and are expected to be launched within a short space of time next year. All three bikes will employ the same set of powertrains.
      However, things get interesting when the fourth bike’s silhouette resembles the recently revealed H’Ness CB350 which makes us believe that there might be another product on the way from the Japanese bike maker. Today, Honda India has officially shared the teaser of this 4th bike, which was first teased during the CB350 launch.
      2021 Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Teaser
      As per the latest teaser, this bike is going to be a cafe racer, based on the CB350. It will be powered by the same engine as the CB350. The H’Ness CB350 is powered by a locally developed 348cc unit single-cylinder, air-cooled unit which produces 21 bhp and 30 Nm of peak torque.
      This unit is linked to a 5-speed gearbox. It is priced at Rs 1.86 lakhs ex-sh for the base variant and Rs 1.92 lakhs for the top variant. CB350 Cafe Racer variant will be launched on 16th Feb, and is expected to be priced around the same range as the existing CB350.
      An Even Bigger Thump Coming?
      At the time of CB350 launch Honda specifically mentioned that a “bigger thump is on the way”. It is possible that they were referring to yet another motorcycle, which will be more powerful than the CB350. In all probability, this bike will employ a 500cc engine. Now, the question arises whether it will be the same 500cc twin-cylinder unit that powers the above trio of bikes or a locally produced 500cc single-cylinder bike.
      If this theory indeed holds some ground, we might see a retro-styled design CB500 in a few years. It will be of greater significance since its key rival Royal Enfield has discontinued all its 500cc offerings earlier this year. Therefore, there is an opening in market that has been left vacant and Honda will be aiming to occupy this space.
      Even before the launch of CB350, there were murmurs about a bigger displacement bike on the same platform. Although, these are just speculations at the moment and things will hopefully get clearer in future. The CB500 twins are powered by a 471cc parallel-twin engine which kicks out 47 bhp and 43 Nm of peak torque. More

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      2021 Jawa, Jawa 42, Perak Prices Increased – New vs Old Price List

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      Jawa Motorcycles
      Jawa brand of motorcycles directly competes with Royal Enfield motorcyles in the mid-displacement segment of retro motorcyles

      Classic Legends has increased prices on all its Jawa models in India namely Jawa Classic, Forty-Two and Perak. The latest price hike is applicable with immediate effect and has been implemented across all models of the said bikes. This is the second price hike since adoption of the stringent BS6 emission norms a few months back.
      Price Hike of Jawa
      Starting with Jawa, all variants of the retro-style classic motorcycle have witnessed an increment in their ex-showroom prices by Rs 2,987. It is offered in two variants- single-channel ABS and dual-channel ABS. The base trim with silver and grey colour variants were offered at a price of Rs Rs 1,73,164. After the latest hike in prices, it costs Rs 1,76,151.
      The Maroon coloured variant of the single-channel ABS trim was previously priced Rs 1,74,228 and after the latest price revision, it is now available at Rs 1,77,215. Coming to the dual-channel variants, the black and grey colour options are now available at a price of Rs 1,85,093 as opposed to Rs 1,82,106 prior to the hike. Similarly, price of the Maroon option has been increased from Rs 1,83,170 to Rs1,86,157.
      Price hike of Forty-Two, Perak
      Talking about the brand entry-level model Forty-Two, price hike across all variants is constant at Rs 2987. For single-channel ABS variants, prices for Haley’s Teal and Starlight Blue colour options have increased from Rs 1,60,300 to Rs Rs 1,63,287.
      Jawa Price List Jan 2021
      Prior to the latest price hike, the Lumos Lime shade was offered at a price of Rs 1,64,164 instead of Rs 1,67,151. On the other hand, colour options such as Nebula Blue, Comet Red and Galactic Green were previously priced at Rs 1,65,228 and will now be offered at a price of Rs 1,68,215.
      Also Read – Royal Enfield Prices Jan 2021
      The company’s flagship product Perak is available in a solitary trim and will now be offered at a price of Rs 1,97,487. The bobber which recently celebrated its first anniversary in the market was previously priced at Rs 1,94,500. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi.
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Jawa
      Jan-21
      Dec-20
      Black / Grey Single ABS
      1,76,151
      1,73,164
      Maroon Single ABS
      1,77,215
      1,74,228
      Black / Grey Dual ABS
      1,85,093
      1,82,106
      Maroon Dual ABS
      1,86,157
      1,83,170
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Jawa 42 Single ABS
      Jan-21
      Dec-20
      Haley’s Teal / Starlight Blue
      1,63,287
      1,60,300
      Lumos Lime
      1,67,151
      1,64,164
      Comet Red, Galactic Green, Nebula Blue
      1,68,215
      1,65,228
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Jawa 42 Dual ABS
      Jan-21
      Dec-20
      Haley’s Teal / Starlight Blue
      1,72,229
      1,69,242
      Lumos Lime
      1,76,093
      1,73,106
      Comet Red, Galactic Green, Nebula Blue
      1,77,157
      1,74,170
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Perak
      1,97,487
      1,94,500
      Updated Forty-Two Spied
      Spy shots of the updated Jawa Forty-Two surfaced on the internet recently which showed a handful of updates on the retro-modern motorcycle. It will be launched soon, and could command an even higher price.
      The updated Forty-Two was seen with blacked-out mechanical components such as its engine, front and rear suspension units, exhaust pipe and headlamp bezel and turn indicator housings. Another major update is the inclusion of blacked-out alloy wheels as opposed to wire-spoke wheels offered previously. More