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      TVS Apache 200 Modified Into An ADV – With Parts From Pulsar, Xpulse

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      TVS Apache 200 ADV – ModifiedThis TVS Apache RTR 200 4V derives most of its aftermarket components either from Hero Xpulse 200 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200
      TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is one the sportiest commuter bikes currently available in India. It is extremely efficient in daily commutes as well as the occasional twists and curls of a racing track. It is this very versatility of the naked streetfighter which makes it very popular in the aftermarket industry.
      Usually, Apache 200 owners customise their bikes to extract more out of their engine and tweak the suspension a little in order to utilise it as a full-fledged track machine. However, in this latest example, the owner of RTR 200 has taken a different approach and made more tweaks to its design to give it a whole new look.
      A detailed video of all modifications done on the motorcycle has been covered on a video uploaded on YouTube by “Bigbang Biker”. Going by its looks, one can easily gauge that there have been a considerable number of updates on the stock bike. The most significant of them is the suspension setup that has been sourced from Hero Xpulse 200, the most affordable adventure bike in India.
      Updated Suspension, Powertrain Setup
      The stock telescopic forks at front and mono-shock at rear have been replaced by the one available in Xpulse 200 which offer a lot more travel of 190mm and 170mm. This not only helps Apache to travel on rough and undulated paths with ease but also raises the ground clearance of the motorcycle making it suitable for off-road trails. Another major modification is the fuel supply system.
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      This model of RTR 200 4V is a BS4 iteration hence in its stock form it is equipped with a carburetor. Instead of the stock unit, the owner has replaced it with a Bajaj Pulsar NS200 carb which has been tuned in line with a new K&N air filter. The rider footpegs installed in this modified RTR 200 have been borrowed from Royal Enfield Himalayan whereas the turn indicators and rearview mirrors have been carried forward from KTM Duke.
      TVS Apache 200 ADV Modified
      Updated Cosmetics
      Further, some other changes have been made to the bike’s ergonomics in order to enhance long-distance touring capabilities. This includes a single-piece handlebar that replaces the clip-on units on the stock motorcycle.
      The front fender seems to be an aftermarket unit along with a new tinted screen visor and knuckle guards. Apart from these, it now rolls on dual-purpose tyres and gets a set of auxiliary lights. Other nifty additions to the bike include hazard lights, a mobile holder, a smartphone charger, and various body decals.
      Powertrain Specs
      The current Apache RTR 200 4V draws its power from a 197.75cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, oil-cooled mill with fuel-injection which pumps out 20.2 bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 16.8 Nm at 7,500rpm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. As per our previous reports, TVS is also planning to launch an adventure motorcycle named Raider in India which is either going to be based on Apache RR 310 or RTR 200 4V. More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Production Capacity To Triple By March 2023

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      Ather 450XCurrent capacity of Ather Energy stands at about 9,200 units per month, from its Hosur plant
      Ather Energy, the makers of the 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters, plan to increase their production capacity three fold to 3 lakh units by the end of FY23 (March 2023). Current annual capacity stands at 1.10 lakh scooters and 1.20 lakh battery packs.
      Though the production capacity is at about 9,200 units per month, Ather does not produce that many scooters currently. The company expects to use the current capacity to 100% by 2022. Investment into this plant currently stands at Rs.130 crores. Total investment till date stands at Rs 650 crores.
      More production, More space
      Current production of 1 lakh units capacity is from the factory area of 1.2 lakh sq ft. When they increase the capacity, they will increase the plant area as well. Ather states that the area can be extended to 4 lakh sq ft by the end of FY23, which will help increase production capacity of e-scooters as well as battery packs.
      The increased demand being shown toward the Ather 450X has stirred up enthusiasm to boost capacities. The company currently stands at No.4 in the electric two wheeler segment with a market share of 10.30 percent. Ather 450 Plus is priced at Rs.1,40,514 while the Ather 450X is priced at Rs.1,46,926 in Delhi.
      New Ather EV Plant
      Despite the fact that this price is much higher the price of a petrol powered scooter, sales have seen a significant increase. The higher prices of fuel coupled with several state and central government initiatives have given this sector a boost.
      Ather Experience Centers
      Ather Energy has set up experience and delivery centers in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Coimbatore, and Kochi, while deliveries are set to commence in Trichy, Mysore, Hubli, and Delhi from later this month. The company targets around 27 delivery centers by the end of this year.
      Ather Energy also offers free charging not only for the Ather 450X but for any electric scooter at their experience centers and public charging stations. Plans are afoot to set up take up the county from a current 130 to 400 charging stations by the end of Dec 21.
      New Athers
      Ather has revealed that they have plans to launch more scooters and motorcycles. Yes, Ather has plans to enter electric motorcycle segment as well. But they have not shared a timeline as to when they will launch their next electric scooters / motorcycles. As of now, they will continue to focus on entering new cities, increasing charging infrastructure and increasing plant capacity.
      Ather 450X Specs
      The 450X gets its power via a 6 W PMS motor along with an IP67 rated 2.9 kWh lithium ion battery pack that makes 25 Nm peak torque. Acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h is achieved in 3.3 seconds while in Wrap mode and top speed is at 80 km/h. Battery charging from 0-80 percent is achieved in 3 hours 35 minutes and can be charged upto 100 percent in 5 hours 45 minutes. The company offers a 3 year warranty on the 450X which includes the battery.
      More recently, the company introduced the 13 OTA update (Atherstack Atom) for the 450X. This offers Bluetooth based music and call feature via the user’s smartphone. This update is via the Ather App and is currently only offered on Android and Google PlayStore while it will be released on Apple App Store for iOS users later this year. More

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      Royal Enfield 350 Bobber Based On Thunderbird By Bulleteer Customs

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      Royal Enfield Bobber 350 Custom by Bulleteer Customs
      Named Mercury, this custom-made Royal Enfield 350 Bobber is a tribute to Freddie Mercury
      A customised Royal Enfield bike is a very frequent sight in India. A Royal Enfield bike modified into a bobber is also nothing new in the automotive market. However, each such customised motorcycle holds some significance and is designed in a certain way to make it look special.
      The latest case here is a prime example which had been designed in a way to give a tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century Freddie Mercury. Modified by Bulleteer Customs, the custom-built bobber, in this case, uses a Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350.
      Customised Design
      The motorcycle has received multiple ‘Mercury’ branding across its body including fuel tank and one each on front and rear fender. Speaking of its fenders, both of them have been chopped short. It has also taken a few design inspirations from a traditional scrambler. For instance, it has used wire-spoked wheels dipped in chrome and are wrapped around by Harley-Davidson-style balloon tyres.
      The bike wears a nice teal blue and white custom paint job which gives a refreshing look to the motorcycle and is a throwback to the 1960s and 70s. The golden pinstripes add sparkles to its overall design and look astonishingly beautiful.
      Royal Enfield Bobber 350 Custom by Bulleteer Customs
      There are plenty of custom-made parts such as a teardrop fuel tank, a single pod analogue instrument console as well as a smaller handlebar. The fuel tank is smaller than the stock one and receives a beautiful detailing in golden paint with a retro-style oil filler cap on top.
      Other Styling Highlights
      While its round headlamps have been kept intact, its centre panel and toolbox have been removed. Instead, it gets a new chrome-plated airbox along with custom badges. Taillight and number plate have been mounted on the left swingarm just beneath the rear suspension. Speaking of suspension, it retains the stock setup of telescopic forks at front and twin shock absorbers at rear although it is expected to undergo minute tweaking in order to suit its dynamics.
      However, the most notable highlight is its custom-made single-piece seat with a striped texture in upholstery and nice cushioning for a comfortable ride. It has been positioned unusually low like a conventional bobber. Another highlight is the inscription of two of Freddie Mercury’s most iconic songs on its fenders- ‘We Will Rock You’ at front and ‘A Kind of Magic’ at its rear fender.
      Thunderbird 350 Engine Specs
      Thunderbird 350 is a previous generation cruiser bike from Royal Enfield which got discontinued last year and was recently replaced by the new Meteor 350. In its last BS4 iteration, it was powered by a 346cc cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which generated 19.8 bhp and 28 Nm of peak torque. More

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      Yamaha XSR 155 Custom Modified Into Retro Cafe Racer

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      Yamaha XSR155 Custom by Glanets Radical KustomYamaha XSR 155 is based on the same underpinnings and powered by the same motor from YZF R15 V3 and MT15
      Retro motorcycles often prove to be the perfect base for aftermarket modifications due to their robust and flexible architecture and simple design. A fine example of this is a customised Yamaha XSR 155 which has been converted into a retro cafe racer with lots of sporty intentions.
      Updated Styling
      Dubbed ‘Reborn Cafe Racer’, this customised motorcycle is the work of a modification workshop named Glanets Radical Kustom based in Singapore. Kudos to the designer to approve of a styling that perfectly suits the bike from every angle along with the choice of colour scheme- black in a combination with golden streaks that give out a nice contrasting look.
      Even the alloy wheels are dipped in golden yellow colour that gives it a rich feel. However, the highlight is the curvy fairing at front with a twin headlight setup placed asymmetrically one above the other.
      The tail section is rather flat with a minimalist design and a trademark cowl at the pillion seat. The quilted seat further accentuates the look of a cafe-racer. The front fairing dons the number 77 in golden paint although we do not know its significance as of yet.
      Yamaha XSR155 Custom
      As far as its dynamics are concerned, the modified XSR 155 receives a beefy upside-down fork at front along with clip-on handlebars that enrich its sporty riding experience. Another retro highlight is a pair of inverted bar-end mirrors.
      Evidently, it rides on a fatter rear tyre. In our opinion, a naked look of a contemporary modern cafe racer would have aced the look, although the bike looks quite tasteful in this faired version as well.
      XSR Expected India launch
      Yamaha XSR 155, as we know, shares its underpinning and powertrain with YZF R15 V3 and its naked sibling MT15. Hence, it is powered by a 155 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that pumps out 18.4 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm of peak torque at 8,500 rpm.
      Yamaha XSR155 Custom
      This unit is paired with a six-speed gearbox, with a slipper clutch. The deltabox frame is suspended on inverted USD front forks and a mono-shock at rear. The retro motorcycle rolls on 17inch wheels shod by tubeless dual-purpose tyres.
      A while back, it was speculated that XSR 155 would be offered in India at some point of time. Recently spy shots of a new Yamaha test mule were shared. This new Yamaha test motorcycle looks like the India-spec XSR. From the spied motorcycle, it seems that the India-spec XSR might not be powered by the 155cc unit from R15. It remains to be seen if it is powered by the 250cc unit from FZ25 or the 149cc unit from the FZS FI.
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      Two Wheeler Sales March 2021 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield

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      Hero Splendor – Best selling two wheelerIn domestic markets YoY growth stood at 17.16 percent while exports surged 61.02 percent
      An upward trend was noted across the two wheeler segment in March 2021. Of course sales in March 2020 could not really be taken into consideration due to the transition to BS-VI from April 2020. It was in the same month that a nationwide lockdown was announced on 24th March 2020 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
      Total two wheeler sales in March 2021 stood at 14,43,320 units, up 17.16 percent over 12,31,873 units sold in March 2020. Preference for personal mobility due to the pandemic and healthy rural conditions led to increased two wheeler sales in the past month.
      Hero, Honda, TVS
      Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, reported a 77.93 per cent sales growth, from to 5,44,340 units last month up from 3,05,932 units sold in March 20. MoM sales also grew significantly by 12.37 percent as against 4,84,433 units sold in Feb 21. The company currently commands a 37.71 percent market share up from 35.50 percent held in Feb 21.
      Hero MotoCorp introduced a range of scooters and motorcycles in India over the past year. These included the Glamour, Pleasure+ Platinum, Maestro Edge 125 ‘Stealth’ Edition and Splendor+ Black and Accent as well as the BS6 compliant Xtreme 200S and the Destini 125 Platinum.
      Two Wheeler Domestic Sales March 2021
      Honda two wheeler sales increased 60.77 percent YoY form 2,45,716 units sold in March 2020 to 3,95,037 units sold in the past month. MoM sales however suffered a de-growth of 4.02 percent from 4,11,578 units sold in Feb 2021. Honda’s had two launches in the past year, Hness CB350 and CB350RS followed by the Indian debut of CB500X and CB 650R.
      Sales of TVS Motor increased significantly YoY by 114.82 percent to 2,02,155 units, up from 94,103 units sold in March 20. The company commands a market share of 14.01 percent. MoM sales increased by 3.59 percent from 1,95,145 units sold in Feb 21. Early March saw the launch of the updated Apache RTR 160 4V at starting price of Rs. 1,07,270. It is offered in two variants and boasts of advanced technologies, best in class performance and increased power to weight ratio.
      Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield
      Lower down the order were Bajaj, Suzuki and Royal Enfield, all of which posted positive sales both YoY and MoM. Bajaj sales increased 84.32 percent to 1,81,393 units in March 2021, up from 98,412 units sold in March 2020 while Feb 21 sales were at 1,48,934 unit relating to a 21.79 percent MoM sales increase. Royal Enfield also posted positive YoY sales at 60,173 units while MoM sales dipped 7.59 percent.
      Two Wheeler Exports March 2021
      Exports increased 61.02 percent
      Exports in the past month increased 61.02 percent to 3,18,244 units, up from 1,97,645 units exported in March 20. MoM exports dipped 6.92 percent as against 3,41,894 units shipped in Feb 21.
      In export markets, Bajaj Auto Limited claimed a pole position. The company currently commands a 46.74 percent market share in terms of exports and shipped 1,48,740 units in the past month, up 32.14 percent increase over 1,12,564 units shipped in March 20. MoM exports however dipped 19 percent as against 1,83,629 units exported in Feb 21.
      TVS Motor noted the highest YoY percentage increase. Exports grew by 163.96 percent to 1,05,282 units, up from 39,885 units shipped in March 20. The company currently commands a 33.08 percent market share and also noted a MoM increase by 17.72 percent as against 89,436 units shipped in Feb 21.
      While Hero exports increased both YoY (81.9 percent) and MoM (55.07 percent), Honda two wheeler exports remained flat on a YoY basis and dipped 48.58 percent MoM. Suzuki and Royal Enfield also posted positive YoY sales but Suzuki exports dipped 19.88 percent MoM while Enfield exports grew 29.48 percent from 4,545 units in Feb 21 to 5,885 units exported in March 21. More

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      Ather 450X Series1 First Unit Delivered In Delhi – To Dr Pawan Munjal

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      Ather 450X Series1 and its 1st owner. Image – Ather / Tarun MehtaThe Ather 450X electric scooter has been launched across markets and now retail operations in New Delhi commence
      Following the opening of retail operations of Ather Energy in New Delhi, the first unit of Ather 450X Series1 was handed over by Tarun Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Ather Energy to Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp. Hero MotoCorp is a leading investor in Bengaluru based Ather Energy, currently holding nearly 35 percent stake.
      Ather 450X is an electric scooter manufactured by Ather Energy that has been well received in the country. The company currently stands at No.4 in the electric two wheeler segment with a market share of 10.30 percent.
      Ather 450X Series1
      Ather Energy offers the 450X and 450 e-scooters both of which are on sale via showrooms. The Ather 450 Plus is priced at Rs.1,40,514 while the Ather 450X is priced at Rs.1,46,926 in Delhi, where retail operations have just been opened.
      This price includes both Central and State Govt subsidies and charges for performance upgrades. The company is also offering buyers the Ather Dot home or portable charger at a discounted price. Insurance, road tax, registration, etc, are extra.
      Ather 450X Series1
      The 450X e-scooter is presented in colour options of Space Grey, Mint Green and White. Series1 is a special edition finished in Black and red accents. It is positioned on an aluminum cast frame with a single piece seat and headlight mounted front apron. It gets a 7.0 inch TFT display with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity, all LED lighting and rides on 12 inch alloy wheels.
      It gets 4 riding modes of Eco, Ride, Sport and Wrap and comes in with a 3 year warranty on the 450X and battery. It uses a 6 W PMS motor with an IP67-rated 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers 26 Nm peak torque. Acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h is possible in 3.3 seconds in Wrap mode while top speed stands at 80 km/h.
      Ather Energy claims a True Range of 85km/charge in Eco mode, 70km/charge in Ride mode and 60km/charge in Sports mode. There are owners who have managed to achieve a range much higher than that. The battery offers upto 0-80 percent charge in 3 hrs and 35 min and from 0-100 percent in 5 hrs 45 min. Suspension is handled by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
      Ather 450X – 13th OTA Update
      Ather Energy recently rolled out the 13th OTA update (Atherstack Atom) for the 450X. This allows Bluetooth based music and call feature with the user’s smartphone synced to the touchscreen dashboard. This update is via the Ather App and is initially available on Android in the Google Play Store while later it will be released in the Apple App Store for iOS users.
      This is for existing users of the 450X while new deliveries with find this as a built in feature. Through this app, users can answer or reject calls via the dashboard. The dashboard will also show album art, name of song and artist in the display. Following this update, the company is now set to introduce a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for the Ather 450X. More

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      Yamaha R15 V3, FZS FI Prices Increased – April 2021 Price List

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      Image – Roadster viewYamaha is also likely to increase prices of its other offerings at a later stage
      Yamaha is the latest to join the bandwagon of auto manufacturers increasing the prices of their products at the start of a new financial year. The Japanese bikemaker has hiked prices of its two popular motorcycles in India- the naked commuter FZS and the faired sports bike YZF R15 V3, by up to Rs 1,500.
      Prices of these two bikes depend on the colour variant a buyer opts for while purchasing. The prices of the faired sports bike start at Rs 1.52 lakh whereas the Bluetooth-enabled FZS series is pegged at a starting price of Rs 1.08 lakh going up to Rs. 1,11,700 (all prices are ex-showroom).
      Yamaha R15 V3 and FZS FI price April 2021 vs March 2021
      Revised Prices
      This is the 2nd time since Dec 2020 that Yamaha has increased prices of R15 and FZS. The price hike when compared to that in March 2021, is up to 1,500 or 1%. When compared to prices in Dec 2020, the hike in April 2021 is increased by up to Rs 4,200 or 3.34%.
      Apart from the revision in prices, there have been no changes in features or specifications in either of the motorcycles. Yamaha recently introduced a new Metallic Red paint scheme on YZF R15 which is available at the base price of Rs 1.52 (ex-showroom). With this addition, the entry-level sports bike is now available with four colour options, the other three being- Thunder Gray, Racing Blue and Dark Knight.
      Yamaha R15 V3 and FZS FI price April 2021 vs Dec 2020
      YZF R15 Specs
      Coming to its specifications, R15 is powered by a 155cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke which is equipped with Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology, in other words, variable valve timing. In its BS6 avatar, this motor returns an output of 18.37 bhp and a peak torque of 14.1 Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
      Speaking of its dynamics, the India-spec YZF R15 features conventional telescopic forks at front, unlike the international model that gets upside-down forks. Other features key and features available are a Side Stand Engine Cut-off Switch and a slipper and assist clutch. R15 competes against the likes of Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 200 and Bajaj Pulsar RS200.
      FZS FI Specs
      Moving to FSZ, it is available in four colour options namely Matte Red, Matte Black, Dark Matte Blue and Dark Knight. It is also available with a special edition model called Vintage Green Edition.
      The naked streetfighter draws its energy from a 149cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that generates 12.2 bhp and 13.6 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Suspension setup consists of telescopic forks at front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at rear. More

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      KTM Duke, RC, ADV And Husqvarna Prices Increased By Up To 10k

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      Image – Motor MurahKTM and Husqvarna bikes now costlier following range wide price revision wef April 1, 2021
      With the advent of the new financial year comes the burden of cost distribution. As is the practice, a new price list is the order of the day. KTM and Husqvarna have increased the price tag for all its two-wheelers. At the steep end, the price revision is capped at below 10k. The price hike is attributed to an increase in input costs.
      The auto industry works around multiple developments when it comes to periodic price revisions. Apart from price hikes for the addition of a new feature or cosmetic revision, and other causes, there are standard revisions. This means, someone who purchased a two-wheeler at the start of December, would find the same bike to be costing substantially more on April 1st.
      KTM and Husqvarna Prices April 2021 vs March 2021
      This is because at the start of December, a price hike had been announced. Soon after, at the start of the calendar year, new model year (MY) vehicles began costing more. And now, 3 months later, at the start of the new financial year, price tags are again revised. 
      KTM and Husqvarna price hike
      Some of the KTM and Husqvarna bikes are now costlier by 14-18 grands in less than 6 months time. The cyclic pattern provides constant impetus to not dilly dally when it comes to purchasing a vehicle because the longer one takes to make a decision, the costlier the vehicle proves to be.
      KTM and Husqvarna Prices April 2021 vs Dec 2020
      For KTM, both 125 and 200 units are bestsellers. And the price gap between both units have for now contracted noticeably. Between November 2020 and April 2021, Duke 125 is costlier by Rs 18,214. Retail price is listed at just over Rs 1.6 lakh as compared to Rs 1,42,105 lakh in November 2020.
      KTM and Husqvarna Prices April 2021 vs Nov 2020
      Duke 200 on the other hand has seen price increase in the past 5 months capped at Rs 6,291. Current ex sh price is listed at Rs 1,83,328 as compared to Rs 1,77,037 five months earlier. Price revision for KTM 200 is the lowest over a 5 month period. Every other bike, including the models from Husqvarna are all costlier by more than 10 grands now.
      FY22 price revision announced
      Depending on base price variation, most cost increases range between 4 – 8 percent in November 2020 – April 1, 2021 period. Duke 125 however saw price increase by almost 13 percent in the same period. For the company, the 125cc unit is its entry price point offering.
      And the fiscal has only just begun. It’s safe to say, before the year ends, one can expect a price revision or two basis market conditions, costs, and model revisions, among other things. All prices above are ex-sh. More