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      Triumph Trident 660 Booking Opens In India – Special EMI Of Rs 9,999

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      Triumph Trident
      2021 Triumph Trident 660 marks its entry into the naked motorcycle segment reminiscent of the original Triumph roadsters

      Triumph Motorcycle enters the premium middle weight roadster segment with the new Trident 660. This naked motorcycle is set to launch in India in early 2021 and will be brought in as via the CKD route.
      The Triumph Trident 660 has been opened for pre-bookings at company dealerships at Rs.50,000, form today. This booking amount is 100 percent refundable till the price is announced. Trident 660 will enter the company lineup in India which currently comprises the Street Triple RS and the Street Triple R. It has been launched in the UK at GBP 7,195 relating to around Rs.7.11 lakhs.
      Triumph Motorcycle has also confirmed a special finance scheme for buyers of the new Trident 660 at an EMI of Rs.9,999. However, this offer will be for a limited period only. The Triumph Trident 660 is slated to be priced below the Triumph Street twin and will serve as an entry price point into the Triumph brand.
      Triumph Trident 660 Features
      Set to attract the attention of a younger segment of buyers in the country, the Triumph Trident 660 commands a sporty and muscular stance. It receives four colour schemes, a contemporary design, LED head lamps and a curved tank. The LED tail lamps are integrated into the tail along with rear turn indicators. It also gets a round console with a fully digital unit showing information such as speed, revs, fuel level and gear selection.

      The bottom half is a TFT coloured panel offering the rider electronic aids and smartphone connectivity. Tapered handlebars and teardrop shaped mirrors are also a part of its features. The new Trident has traction control and two riding modes of Rain and Road. Traction control can be switched off while it also receives dual channel ABS.
      Triumph Trident 660 Engine Specs
      The Triumph Trident 660 will be powered by a 660cc, inline, 3 cylinder, liquid cooled engine making 79.8 hp power at 10,250 rpm and 64 Nm torque at 6,250 rpm. The new roadster will sport a 6 speed gearbox that would be accompanied by a bi-directional quickshifter as an option.
      The bike will sport Showa suspension setup and braking via twin piston Nissin calipers with twin 310 mm disc in the front while it will ride on 17 inch alloy wheels fitted with Michelin (Road 5) high grip tyres. The motorcycle will have kerb weight of 189 kgs and this will ensure good power to weight and torque to weight ratios.
      The company has stated that the motorcycle will come in with 16,000 km service interval and a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. The new Trident will compete with the likes of the Kawasaki Z650 in India. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports Oct 2020 Break Up – Pulsar, Platina, CT, Avenger, Dominar

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      Bajaj Pulsar
      Bajaj Auto Ltd two-wheeler cumulative sales rose to 4,70,290 units in the October 2020 marking its highest ever recorded in a month

      Bajaj Auto Limited had a good run in October 2020. Two wheeler sales surged both in domestic and global market with the Pulsar recording highest sales of 1,70,624 units.
      Bajaj Pulsar tops Domestic Sales
      The Pulsar was the top selling model in India with a growth increase of 44.72 percent to 1,38,218 units, up from 95,509 units sold in October 2019 commanding a market share of 52.93 percent.
      Bajaj Domestic Sales Oct 2020 As Per Motorcycle Brand
      De-growth was noted in sales of the Platina and CT while sales of the Avenger surged 12.38 percent to 7,052 units while the demand for Dominar reached new heights up 342.68 percent from 806 units sold in October 19 to 3,568 units sold in the past month with both the Dominar 250 and 400 noting increased demand.
      The Dominar 400 was launched in 2016 while the Dominar 250 made its official debut in March 2020. The 250 competes with the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Yamaha FZ-25 and is currently priced at Rs 1.66 lakhs. The Bajaj Chetak, also a new entrant has seen sales of 250 units, thereby contributing to total domestic sales of 2,61,115 units in Oct 20, up 10.6 percent as against 2,35,961 units sold in Oct 19.
      Bajaj Domestic Sales Oct 2020 As Per Engine Size Segment
      It is interesting to note that it is only 4 motorcycles, that is CT100, Platina 100, Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 – that account for 88.47% of the domestic sales for Bajaj. Bajaj has a total of 11 two wheelers on offer in domestic market. Pulsar, Platina and CT brands account for 95.83% of domestic sales.
      Bajaj Auto Exports
      Exports in Oct 20 increased 27.67 percent to 1,97,287 units, up from 1,54,525 units sold in Oct 19. Bajaj Boxer topped the list in terms of exports in the past month with a 40.50 percent increase to 1,23,778 units. Not only was the Boxer highest in terms of exports for the company but was the most exported motorcycle from India.
      Bajaj Exports Oct 2020 As Per Motorcycle Brand
      The Bajaj Boxer currently commands a market share of 62.74 percent. At a No.2 spot was the Bajaj Pulsar with exports up 32.52 percent to 32,406 units while lower down the order was the Discover with an increase of 10.77 percent to 15,916 units. The Platina, Avenger and Dominar all showed increased demand with the exception of the CT where exports dipped 30.91 percent to 16,572 units in the past month, down from 23,986 units exported in Oct 19.
      Bajaj Auto Segment wise sales
      The 75-110cc segments showed more some promise in domestic and global markets. In terms of domestic sales, the Boxer 110cc and Discover 110cc failed to note any sales while the CT and Platina posted de-growth. The Pulsar 125cc sales increased 98.68 percent to 65,648 units in Oct 20 as against 33,042 units sold in Oct 19. In Oct 20, Bajaj Auto introduced special festive discounts on the three variants of the 125cc Pulsar with savings upto Rs.3,000.
      Bajaj Exports Oct 2020 As Per Engine Size Segment
      In exports, the Boxer 110cc was the highest seller with 97,452 units exported, up 32.01 percent as against 73,824 units exported in Oct 19. It was also in the 126-250cc segment that the Boxer ruled with exports of 23,547 units, up 83.60 percent as against 12,840 units exported in Oct 19.
      In the 111-125cc segment, the Discover found most buyers in global markets with 13,036 units exported and the Platina 110cc and 125cc were also favoured among global buyers as was the Pulsar and Avenger. Bajaj Chetak exports are yet to start. More

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      BS6 Ducati Scrambler 800 Listed In India – New Nightshift Variant Added

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      BS6 Ducati Scrambler
      The 2021 Ducati Scrambler range has been revealed and will comprise  a Nightshift addition to its line-up

      The Scrambler models have been on sale in India and will now come in with BS6 engine upgrade. Ducati Scrambler 800 BS6 is slated for launch sometime in early 2021. Prices have now been displayed on the official India website.
      BS6 Scrambler 800 gets a new variant addition with the Nightshift. Other than this, the Desert Sled and Icon will also be launched with BS6 updates as well as new colours.
      2021 Ducati Scrambler 800
      The Euro5 (BS6) Scrambler 800 was unveiled at a Global World Premiere. Prices have been hiked considerably as compared to their earlier BS4 counterparts. The Desert Sled listed price states Rs.11.8 lakhs as against its BS4 counterpart which was priced at Rs.9.93 lakhs. This is an increase of Rs 1.87 lakhs. The Nightshift is listed at Rs.10.7 lakhs. All prices are ex-sh.
      Where updates are concerned, the 2021 Scrambler Desert Sled is similar to its predecessor with some changes in terms of livery. It gets a new Sparkling Blue colour scheme with red and white accents on its fuel tank and mudguards, gold spoked wheels and a new seat with anti slip lining and mesh headlamp guard. The Scrambler Icon will be offered in a Ducati Red color scheme along with the 62 Yellow while the other features see no change.
      BS6 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
      The Scrambler Nightshift will sport a Matte Grey and Charcoal colour scheme deviating from the bright colours of the Scrambler 800 range. This new variant also sees some retro styling with no rear mudguard, a clear tail section and flat seat.
      It also sports a straight and narrow handlebar design with café racer mirrors. It also gets a flat two seat saddle and sits on dual purpose Pirelli MT 60 RS tyres. The fourth model, Scrambler 800 Icon Dark receives no updates, apart from the engine.
      2021 Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
      All these variants sport an LCD dash which is Ducati Multimedia System ready, unlocking smartphone connectivity allowing the rider to receive calls and SMS alerts. LED lighting is seen all around offering the updated Ducati Scrambler 800 a more premium stance. Icon variant will get the iconic Ducati red colour option.
      Ducati Scrambler 800 Engine Specs
      Now complying with Euro 5(BS6) emission standards, the 2021 Ducati Scrambler 800 will be powered by an 803cc, air cooled, L Twin engine that offers 72 hp power at 8,250 rpm and 66.2 Nm torque at 5,750 rpm. No other changes have been made and the engine gets mated to a 6 speed gearbox and comes in equipped with hydraulic actuated slip and assist clutch. More

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      Yamaha Sales, Exports Break Up Oct 2020 – FZ, Ray, Fascino, R15, FZ25

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      Yamaha R15
      Yamaha reported a 30.83 percent increase in domestic sales for October to 60,176 units

      Riding out of the COVID-19 crisis of the past several months, the two wheeler segment in India is on the road to recovery. Two wheeler industry in India reported encouraging sales numbers for the month of October 2020. There were a number of reasons for this substantial increase in demand.
      Primarily it was the festive season that saw more sales coupled with discounts and benefits introduced by most automakers to draw in more customers into showrooms during this auspicious month. The need for personal mobility also saw improved sales numbers along with continued government policy support.
      Two-wheeler major Yamaha Motor India reported a notable increase in domestic sales even as exports suffered de-growth. Domestic sales increased to 60,176 units in the past month up from 45,995 units sold in Oct 19.
      Yamaha FZ rules domestic sales charts
      Yamaha FZ was a best seller in both domestic and global markets along with the Ray scooter also adding good numbers. Domestic sales of the Yamaha FZ stood at 20,164 units, up 34.07 percent as against 15,040 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Ray scooter sales in the country surged 83.65 percent to 15,748 units while the Fascino also noted outstanding demand with 13,360 units sold.
      Yamaha Domestic Sales Oct 2020
      Even as the company is enjoying good sales for the FZ series, prices have just been increased for the FZ, and FZS, Fascino and RayZR. The Yamaha FZ-FI and FZS-FI are now costlier by Rs.1,000 with the two models now retailing at Rs.1.02 lakhs and Rs.1.04 lakhs respectively. In domestic market, the R15 and MT15 also noted increased sales while Yamaha Saluto RX, Saluto 125, SZ-RR V2.0, FZ25, Fazer 25 and R3 are no longer on sale in India.
      Exports dip 12.72 percent
      The Yamaha FZ and Ray commanded a major part of exports. FZ exports stood at 10,166 units in Oct 20 while 5,338 units of the Ray scooter made their way to global markets in the past month, up 24 percent over 4,305 units exported in the same month of the previous year.
      Yamaha Exports Oct 2020
      Increased exports were also seen in the case of the Saluto RX which has been discontinued in domestic market. The Saluto RX exports stood at 2,140 units posting positive growth while the Saluto, which has also been discontinued in India, suffered a de-growth where exports were concerned, with 1,800 units exported, down 56.31 percent as against 4,120 units exported in Oct 19. Yamaha FZ25, SZ, Fascino, R15, MT15 and Alpha also added some numbers in terms of exports.
      Recent Updates from Yamaha
      Yamaha has announced a new Colour Customization program for MT15. This campaign was introduced following the recently introduced ICE Fluo-Vermillion colour in MT 15 which has found increased demand among buyers. The campaign is titled “Customize your Warrior”. The Yamaha MT15 will be available in a choice of 14 colours out of which 3 are existing colours.
      The balance 11 new colour options will be available to buyers as an option and orders can be placed on the India Yamaha Motor website; with deliveries set to commence from January 2021. There Yamaha MT15 is priced at Rs.1,43,900 and is powered by a 155cc fuel injected engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system and comes in with A&S clutch and single channel ABS. More

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      2020 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT BS6 India Launch Price Rs 8.84 Lakh

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      2021 Suzuki V Strom 650
      After months of waiting, the new BS6 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT adventure motorcycle has been launched in India today

      Suzuki Motorcycles India has launched V-Strom 650 XT today in India. The adventure bike was launched in Australia a couple of weeks ago. The ADV has been able to carve a niche for itself in the Indian biking fraternity. Price is Rs 8.84 lakhs, ex-sh. Two colours are on offer – Pearl White and Champion Yellow.
      The updated V-Strom 650 was showcased at the last edition of AutoExpo held in February this year. The India-spec model is similar to the one which went on sale in Australia earlier this month. The adventure motorcycle was expected to hit showrooms in April itself, however, Covid-19 had some other plans which forced the makers to alter theirs.
      Updates on 2021 V-Strom 650 XT
      2021 iteration of the middleweight adv-tourer gets an updated engine which now complies with the latest Euro-5/BS6 emission standards. Visually the bike remains identical to its predecessor. It, however, gets new colour options to choose from. These include a full-black paint with a red beak, white colour with gold rims on wheels and silver paint with blue rims and highlights. India gets two colours only.
      Even design-wise, V-Strom 650 XT is similar to its predecessor that features a stepped-up seat, a sloping fuel tank with extensions, a raised transparent windscreen and an upswept windscreen.

      With regards to features, it gets a smartphone charger, handguards, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a 12-V accessory power outlet and a plastic sump guard. In addition to this, it receives a bunch of electronics including a dual-channel ABS, three-stage switchable traction control as standard and more.
      Mechanical Details
      Coming to its powertrain, it continues to draw its power from a 645cc, liquid-cooled, V-Twin motor that churns out 70 bhp at 8,800 rpm and 62Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. These figures are almost identical to the outgoing model. This unit is linked to a six-speed transmission. The upcoming model also features Suzuki’s Low RPM to assist the system in order to minimise engine stalling by automatically tuning the idle speed at low revs.

      Nothing is different when it comes to the dynamics of the adventure bike. V-Strom 650 XT rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels wrapped in tubeless Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tyres.
      Suspension duties are handled by 43mm telescopic forks at front and link-type preload adjustable mono-shock at rear. Anchorage is taken care of by twin 320mm discs at front with twin-piston calipers and a single 260mm disc at rear with a single-piston caliper. It tips the weighing scale at 216 kg.
      Mr. Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “V-Strom has made its own following in India. The ultimate adventure tourer has proved its mettle in the highway touring capabilities while exploring different terrains. It is truly a masterpiece with the ultimate balance provided by the natural riding position, comfortable seat and the flexible engine character. This is our first BS6 compliant big bike and we are confident that this cleaner and greener motorcycle will continue to win people’s hearts with its performance and maneuverability as it hit the Indian roads.” More

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      TVS Apache 310 Avengers Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther Edition – Render

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      TVS Apache 310 Thor Edition
      TVS recently launched the Avenger’s Special Edition of Ntorq which is collectively known as Super Squad Edition

      TVS Motor Company has had an eventful last couple of weeks. The bikemaker recently launched the updated 2020 Apache RTR 200 4V. This new model comes with subtle cosmetic updates in the form of new colour schemes as well as a few feature additions.
      This was followed by numerous trademarks filed which could be utilised by the company for its future products. These include trademarks such as Raider, Retron, Fiero and Zepplin R  which could be names of future TVS two-wheelers.
      However, one of the prominent highlights was the launch of its premium scooter NTorq in a new Marvel’s Avenger’s avatar. Each model sported liveries commemorating Marvel superheroes such as Iron Man, Black Panther and Captain America.
      These special edition models of Ntorq are collectively called Super Squad Edition. Now, we have with us a few design renders which show us what could similar liveries of Marvel superheroes could look like on a special edition model of Apache RR 310.
      TVS Apache 310 Iron Man Edition
      Avengers Edition Apache
      These design renders portray Marvel superheroes such as Iron Man, Hulk and Thor at their best as their onscreen and comic book avatars. Just like the Ntorq, the liveries enhance the overall look of the motorcycle and will certainly appeal to all the ardent fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
      Iron Man version of RR 310 sports a signature Matte Red livery with a black treatment. Golden accents have been added that mimic Tony Stark’s alter ego and its suit.  Same goes for Thor and Hulk which sport silver and green liveries respectively along with their respective body graphics and a black scheme.
      TVS Apache 310 Black Panther Edition
      The mechanical aspect of the product(s) in question will likely be left untouched. This means powertrain, transmission and hardware setup of the bikes will remain same. All details mentioned above are mere hypotheses as there is no official word from TVS regarding such development. However, we do hope that the Hosur-based brand is looking at this and gets the inspiration to create something similar for the production-spec Apache RR 310.
      Other Activities By TVS
      TVS has had a very fruitful year in 2020. Despite the novel coronavirus crisis and slowdown in sales, the company has achieved a lot of feats this year. The most notable of them being the acquisition of the iconic British motorcycle brand Norton. Founded in 1898, Norton motorcycles was taken over by the Indian bikemaker at a whopping amount of GBP 16 million.
      Also, the manufacturer has registered a trademark named Ronin earlier this year which is expected to be launched next year. In all probability, this new product will either be a cruiser or a full-fledged adventure tourer. More

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      Aprilia SXR160 Scooter Launch Next Month – Exp Price Rs 1.25 Lakh

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      Aprilia SXR160
      Aprilia SXR160 will be the first proper maxi-scooter in India which will be followed by the Forza range from Honda next year

      Piaggio-owned Aprilia will be launching its much anticipated SXR 160 maxi-style scooter next month. As per reports, the power scooter will hit showrooms somewhere around the first or second week of December and is expected to be pegged at Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
      Certain dealers have started accepting bookings for SXR160 at a token amount of Rs 5,000. The maxi-scooter was first showcased at the AutoExpo 2020 held earlier this year. This scooter is the effort of Piaggio to offer an accessible maxi-scooter which has been absent until now.
      It will be by far the largest scooter both in terms of size and engine displacement to go on sale in India surpassing SXL 150 and VXL 150 from Aprilia’s sister brand Vespa. It will continue to hold this honour until Honda introduces the new Forza 350 in the country sometime next year.
      Mechanical Details
      In terms of powertrain, it receives the same 160cc single-cylinder motor from SR 160 that pushes out 11 PS of power and 11.2 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be mated to a CVT gearbox.
      Aprilia SXR 160
      Suspension duties will be handled by a telescopic fork and a mono-shock unit at rear. Unlike SR160 which rides on 14-inch wheels, this one rides on 12-inch alloy wheels while anchoring duties on both units are carried out by disc brake at both ends assisted by single-channel ABS.
      Design & Features
      The low wheel size should also mean that underneath storage space will be sizeable. There’s additional storage in the form of an apron mounted compartment. In terms of features, it gets a fully digital instrument cluster, an optional smartphone connectivity tech, a USB charging port and more. The scooter features a sharp design language which consists of a LED headlight, LED DRLs, LED taillights, a tall windscreen, a stretched-out floorboard and a slightly stepped-up seat
      The new Aprilia 160 will be offered in four colour options which includes blue, red, black and white. In all probability, it will be made available in one valiant only.
      This will be the first maxi-scooter which will be offered in India. Upon its launch, it will not have any direct rivals in the market but will compete against the likes of Suzuki Burgman Street, TVS Ntorq and its Vespa cousins- SXL and VXL. Following this, Aprilia is also expected to launch SXR125 at a later stage.
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      Copying Royal Enfield Will Not Work For Rivals – RE Is 10 Steps Ahead Of Market

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      Siddhartha Lal with RE Meteor 350
      Royal Enfield continues to enjoy a monopoly in the 200cc to 700cc motorcycle segment in India

      Rivalry in the mid-segment retro classic motorcycles has heated up quite a few notches higher in recent years. The segment which only had Royal Enfield motorcycles on offer a few years ago, now has players like Bajaj, Jawa, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, etc. In spite of this, Royal Enfield has a market share of over 81% in the 200cc-700cc segment motorcycles in India.
      In recent years we have seen more and more new motorcycles getting launched, with the aim of eating into the market share of Royal Enfield. Apart from launching motorcycles in a similar price and engine size segment as Royal Enfield, some rivals are even launching motorcycles which look similar to Royal Enfield.
      Benelli launched Imperiale 400. Mahindra formed Classic Legends to revive Jawa brand. And one of the biggest blow / surprise came from Honda Motorcycle India; when they launched the H’Ness CB350 a month and a half back. Amidst this growing competition Eicher Motors MD, Siddhartha Lal has made a frontal attack.
      In an interaction with Times of India, Siddhartha has stated that “imitation and trying to copy doesn’t work”, thus taking a shot at his company’s rivals. He further added that his firm is “ten steps ahead of the market”. Royal Enfield currently retails 350cc bikes such as Bullet, Classic and Meteor, 410cc Himalayan and 650cc twins Interceptor and Continental GT.
      Foreign Brands setting up JVs in India
      Rivalry is set to intensify in coming years with the joint venture between American bikemaker Harley Davidson and Indian manufacturer Hero MotoCorp. The latter will develop, manufacture and sell motorcycles under the former’s brand name in India which will specifically target the mid-segment displacement bikes.
      Although, this is not the only joint venture that will come in future. It is already known that Bajaj had partnered with Triumph to develop bikes under the latter’s name in the country which will be more India-specific. Both locally produced Harley and Triumph motorcycles could generate great interest in the premium bike segment.
      Royal Enfield’s strong points
      However, Siddhartha added that every time some other two-wheeler brand comes up with a new product in the mid-displacement segment, it has turned a habit for everyone to sound a death knell for Royal Enfield. Although he claims that the brand has the experience and expertise in sales, dealership walk-ins, after-sales and marketing which have kept the brand going strong.
      In the last few years, Royal Enfield has shown a tremendous resurgence after many years of dull performance in the market which has seen a huge surge in sales thanks to its solid products on offer. The company is looking to further solidify its position in the automotive sector by launching as many as 28 new bikes in the next seven years.
      It is definitely hard for any other manufacturer to displace Royal Enfield from its position in the premium motorcycle segment and the Chennai-based bikemaker in all likelihood will continue to dominate this segment. However, with strong products from rival brands at competitive prices would mean that RE will no more enjoy a clear monopoly.
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