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      Royal Enfield Sales, Exports Break Up Dec 2020 – Classic, Meteor, 650 Twins

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      New Royal Enfield Classic
      Royal Enfield reports 35 percent increase in domestic sales and 82 percent high exports in the past month

      Royal Enfield has revealed their sales figures for December 2020. In the past month, Royal Enfield recorded its highest sales figure of the year. The company sales stood at a total of 68,995 units including 63,580 units of the Meteor 350 and Classic 350 and 5,415 units of the 650cc twins.
      It may be seen from the accompanying tables that there was positive growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports. In domestic markets, sales stood at 65,492 units in December 2020, a growth of 35 percent over sales of 48,489 units in December 2019. The bike-maker also registered an 82 percent increase in exports which stood at 3,503 units in the past month, up from 1,927 units in December 2019.
      Domestic sales commanded by 350cc models
      Royal Enfield has noted outstanding demand for its bikes in the 350 cc segment. The Classic 350, Bullet 350, newly launched Meteor 350 and the Electra 350 commanded its domestic sales list. The 650 Twins and the Himalayan also added a small portion to sales figures.
      Sales of the Classic 350 increased 35.03 percent to 39,321 units in the past month, up from 29,121 units sold in Dec 19. The new Meteor 350, launched in India in November 2020, has seen sales of 3,569 units in Dec 20 while Electra 350 sales surged 34.45 percent to 4,878 units, up from 3,628 units sold in Dec 19.
      Royal Enfield Domestic Sales Breakup Analysis Dec 2020
      Royal Enfield MoM sales were up 10.35 percent as against 59,084 units sold in Nov 20. MoM sales of the Classic 350 dipped marginally as did sales of the Himalayan while sales of the Bullet 350, Electra 350 and that of the 650 Twins ended on a more positive note.
      Royal Enfield Exports Dec 2020
      The Royal Enfield Himalayan was the most exported model in the company lineup and this model noted an increase both in terms of YoY and MoM exports. Exports of the Himalayan in Dec 2020 rose exponentially by 260.30 percent to 1,207 units, up from 335 units exported in Dec 19. MoM exports increased by 20.22 percent as compared to 1,004 units exported in Nov 20.
      The 650 Twins and Classic 500 also noted increased exports in Dec 20, up 55.34 percent and 75.41 percent respectively in YoY basis while MoM exports dipped not only where these two models were concerned but also in the case of the Meteor 350 and Electra 350.
      Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Analysis Dec 2020
      Royal Enfield 2021 Plans
      Royal Enfield has a series of upcoming launches in the months ahead. These launches were originally planned for the past year but the pandemic situation had delayed plans. Later this year will see launch of the 650 Twins with alloy wheels.
      Ahead of that, they will launch facelifted Royal Enfield Himalayan with new colour options and a Tripper Navigation System. Royal Enfield is also set to introduce new gen Classic 350 and an Interceptor 650 based, smaller, premium Interceptor 350/Hunter, could also be introduced this year. A new cruiser 650, Classic / Meteor 650 is also in the making. More

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      Jawa Forty Two With Black Engine, Black Alloys Spied – New Accessories

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      Jawa Forty Two Black Edition
      Jawa Forty-Two competes against the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda H’Ness CB350 and Benelli Imperiale

      Classic Legends have been actively testing its retro-styled classic motorcycle Forty-Two ahead of its launch. The new set of images show the entry-level Jawa with a new pair of blacked-out alloy wheels instead of conventional wire-spoke wheels. Another set of images with a similar setup has surfaced on the internet.
      The latest spy shots have been clicked by automotive enthusiast Sai somewhere near Pune. These new wheels might be wrapped around by tubeless tyres as they are easier to repair in case of a puncture. The changes are not only limited to the wheels only.
      Jawa Forty Two Black Edition
      Cosmetic Updates
      As evident from the new set of spy images, there are a few other cosmetic changes. This includes blacked-out mechanical components such as its exhaust pipe, front and rear suspension setup, black headlamp bezel and turn indicator housings.
      Even the engine and gearbox setup has also been painted black instead of a traditional chrome setup. The whole all-black theme adds a nice modern flavour to the retro motorcycle. Other notable changes included a single-piece grab rail for the pillion and a new stitching pattern for the seat.
      Jawa Forty Two Black Edition
      Jawa would also want to improve the quality of foam beneath the seat as consumers have lots of complaints regarding Forty Two’s seating comfort, especially for the pillion. Although, going by the images, shape of the seat has been kept intact. A short flyscreen has also been added but that seems to be part of an accessory package.
      Jawa Forty Two Black Edition
      While details regarding this update are still very thin, we expect a similar tyre setup to be included to other Jawa models including Jawa Classic and Perak. It might also be the case that this update might be included as a whole new variant in Forty Two’s lineup. One can expect this iteration of the retro motorcycle to make hit showrooms in the next few weeks.
      Powertrain Specs
      Visually there seem to be no changes made on the mechanical front. It is still likely to be powered by a BS6-compliant 293cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that features in the current iteration of Forty-Two.
      Jawa Forty Two Black Edition
      This unit is good enough to return an output of 26.5 bhp and 27.05 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox and is offered in two variants- single-channel ABS and dual-channel ABS. The test mule spotted recently is most probably the latter as it features disc brakes on both front and rear.
      Currently, Jawa Forty-Two has been priced between Rs 1.65 lakh and Rs 1.74 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). With the launch of Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda H’Ness CB350, rivalry in the modern classic segment of motorcycles has intensified and a timely update by rival brands is a need of the hour. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Green, Silver, Black – 3 New Colours Launch Soon

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      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Pine Green
      Updated 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan is all set to be launched in India in the coming days

      One of the popular adventure-ready motorcycles in the country, Royal Enfield Himalayan will soon be launched in its updated avatar. Himalayan has been witnessing good demand in global markets as well and is currently the second most exported Royal Enfield motorcycle. The updated model could help boost sales further.
      Updated Himalayan design and colours
      In terms of design, updated Himalayan will be largely the same as earlier. A few minor changes can be incorporated, for example, a redesign of the metal frame mounted near the fuel tank. In the current model, the frame has been reported to inconvenience some taller riders, as it used to touch the knees.
      In the updated variant, the frame looks smaller and more forward-set. This will hopefully address any issues that riders may have faced when riding the current model.
      In line with the company’s strategy to increase personalization options for customers, 2021 Himalayan will get new colour options. These are shades of silver, matte black and pine green.
      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Mirage Silver
      It is possible that some existing colours such as solid white may be discontinued. In its current iteration, Himalayan is offered in colour options of Gravel Grey, Sleet Grey, Snow White, Granite Black, Rock Red, and Lake Blue.
      Updated Himalayan to get Tripper navigation
      One of the most important updates for 2021 Himalayan will be Tripper navigation, which was introduced for the first time with Royal Enfield Meteor 350. A segment-first feature, Tripper navigation is advantageous for users, as it does away with the need to use the mobile screen for turn-by-turn navigation. Tripper navigation system has a dedicated display unit located near the main instrument console, which displays the navigational arrows for the destination.
      For using Tripper navigation, users just need to pair it with their smartphone and use the Royal Enfield app to get directions to the destination. It is to note that Tripper display only shows navigational arrows and not calls or messages.
      2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Granite Black
      Engine will be the same as the current model, a 411 cc BS6, air cooled, FI unit that is capable of churning out 24.3 bhp of max power and 32 Nm of max torque. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. It was expected that power and torque output may be increased on the updated Himalayan – but that is not going to be the case.
      Mechanical parts will be the same as earlier such as the half-duplex split cradle frame, 41 mm telescopic front forks and monoshock with linkage suspension at the rear. Braking duties are performed by 300 mm disc at the front and 240 mm disc at the rear. Himalayan is offered with dual-channel ABS (switchable to single channel).
      With the updates, new Himalayan could cost slightly higher. The current model retails in the range of Rs 1.91 lakh to Rs 1.96 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom).
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      Top 10 Scooters Dec 2020 – Activa, Access, Jupiter, Ntorq, Dio, Pleasure, Fascino

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      New Honda Activa
      Top 10 scooter wholesales for December 2020 reported at 8.16 percent growth

      Top 10 scooter wholesales in December 2020 saw Honda Activa top the charts. As usual. The scooter has been in the market for twenty years following regular updates and revisions. This ensures the top seller continues to have just what it takes to make it a top-notch value proposition.
      Honda Activa market share in the top order accounted for 44 percent. Sales grew to 1,34,077 units, up from 1,31,899 units at volume gain of 2,178 units. The majority of scooters that made the list reported growth.
      Though a smaller manufacturer by volume in India, Suzuki sees its Access 2nd on the list. Market share rose to 13.18 percent following 7.09 percent growth. Unit sales is reported at 40,154 units, up from 37,495 units at volume gain of 2,659 units.
      This would certainly be worth a lot for Suzuki since sales in India is important. The country contributes to about 40 percent of the manufacturer’s global two-wheeler business. Suzuki Access scooter forms the core of SMIPL’s business here.
      Top 10 Scooters Dec 2020
      Scooter sales growth in December 2020
      TVS Jupiter wholesales grew 6.22 percent. Volumes are up at 38,435 units from 36,184 units, up by 2,251 units. Market share is only just lower that Access at 12.62 percent. Next is TVS Ntorq. Wholesales were up by 22.19 percent. Volumes grew to 25,692 units, up from 21,026 units.
      Honda Dio wholesales grew by about 1.5k units. Numbers are reported at just over 22k units, up from 20,516 units. Market share among the top order its reported at 7.23 percent.
      Hero MotoCorp scooter sales
      While Hero MotoCorp dominates the market as a top seller, its scooter sales have always been lower than motorcycle sales. And quite noticeably too. Just last month, the manufacturer’s top 2 selling motorcycles reported wholesales of just below 3.5 lakh units.
      No
      Top 10 Scooters
      Dec-20
      Dec-19
      1
      Honda Activa (+2%)
      1,34,077
      1,31,899
      2
      Suzuki Access (+7%)
      40,154
      37,495
      3
      TVS Jupiter (+6%)
      38,435
      36,184
      4
      TVS Ntorq (+22%)
      25,692
      21,026
      5
      Honda Dio (+7%)
      22,025
      20,516
      6
      Hero Pleasure (+68%)
      19,090
      11,391
      7
      Yamaha Ray (+96%)
      8,690
      4,428
      8
      Yamaha Fascino (-24%)
      6,180
      8,181
      9
      Hero Destini (+71%)
      5,789
      3,388
      10
      TVS Scooty Pep+ (-37%)
      4,481
      7,135
      –
      Total
      3,04,613
      2,81,643
      However, where scooters are concerned, sales is relatively small-ish. It’s highest selling scooter being Pleasure. Wholesales hovered around 19k units. And this was a vast improvement. Compared to a year earlier, growth was reported at 67.59 percent, up from 11,391 units. So, while Hero’s scooter range isn’t small, sales continue to be low.
      Yamaha gets on board with Ray. Sales almost doubled. Up at 8,690 units from 4,428 units at 96.25 percent growth. In effect, Yamaha India sales is quite limited. Given that, Ray volumes despite being small, do in fact make up for a substantial chunk of sales for Yamaha. Next on the list was Yamha Fascino. Sales fell by almost a quarter. Volumes declined to 6,180 units fro 81,80 units at volume loss of about 2k units.
      Hero Destini scooter sales surpassed the 5k unit mark. Growth was reported at 70.87 percent at volume gain of 2.4k units. Wholesales grew to 5,789 units , up from 3,388 units. TVS Pep+ decline was reported at 37.20 percent. Sales fell to 4,481 units from 7,135 units. Cumulative wholesales for the top 10 scooters his reported at 3,04,613 units at 8.16 percent growth. Volumes were up from 2,81,643 units at volume gain of almost 23k units. More