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    Triumph Scrambler 400X Modified – All Black Theme, Rugged Looks

    Triumph Scrambler 400 ModifiedThis custom built Scrambler 400X motorcycle is a result of Triumph and White mountaineering collab – It is a one-off build and not for saleRenowned Japanese apparel brand, White Mountaineering, has collaborated with the legacy British motorcycle brand, Triumph to showcase a custom motorcycle based on Scrambler 400X. This custom motorcycle was unveiled at 2024 Tokyo Outdoor Show held in Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba prefecture, Japan.Triumph And White Mountaineering CollabThe strategic partnership between Bajaj and Triumph has yielded a new affordable lineup for the British brand. Thus unlocking a whole new possibility for Triumph to significantly expand its portfolio to touch many more audiences across a much lower entry price point.Triumph And White Mountaineering Collab Custom Scrambler 400XThe Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X have been well-received globally. Now, Triumph Motorcycles Japan, a subsidiary of Triumph, has collaborated with renowned apparel brand from Japan, White Mountaineering, to create a one-off custom Scrambler based on a stock Scrambler 400X.Triumph And White Mountaineering Collab Custom Scrambler 400XSaid custom motorcycle was showcased at 2024 Tokyo Outdoor Show held between June 28th and 30th, 2024 at Chiba prefecture, Japan. This collab is was proudly displayed under the guidance of Yosuke Aizawa, founder of White Mountaineering and Yosuke Onuki, President of Triumph Japan.Custom Scrambler 400XThis is a one-off custom motorcycle build that aims to incorporate the outdoorsy lifestyle appeal of White Mountaineering brand and Triumph’s baby Scrambler. With the Scrambler 400X, Triumph has made its off-road and lifestyle oriented motorcycle range significantly affordable and it can be driven by an ordinary motorcycle license too.Custom Scrambler 400XHow different is it?When compared to the standard bike, the one-off custom Scrambler 400X build from Triumph and White Mountaineering collab is not that unique. We can see an adaptation based on the base motorcycle rather than redefining it entirely. In that regard, we can see a geometric pattern wrap on the fuel tank and on side body panels along with a custom front beak.Custom Scrambler 400XThe entire bike carries a murdered look with all-black theme. Even the golden-finished USD front forks and silver exhaust guards are now black too. Split seat has been replaced with a single-piece unit and the tail is now fully deleted. Stock dual purpose tyres have been swapped out in favour of off-road worthy knobby tyres.The new handlebar is now closer to rider and there is a massive headlight grill at the front. Powertrain-wise, there doesn’t seem to be any changes, carrying forward the 398.5cc single-cylinder liquid cooled engine with DOHC 4V head that is capable of 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Custom Scrambler 400X More

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    Bajaj CNG – Petrol Bike Switch And Engine Teased Ahead Of Launch

    Bajaj CNG Bike Launch TeaserAs CNG is less performance oriented, upcoming Bajaj CNG bike with a probable 125cc engine is likely to perform close to a 100cc engineIndia is the world’s largest 2W and 3W vehicle market and is vastly dominated by budget commuter offerings. That said, this segment has been kind of stagnant with mechanical upgrades. So, OEMs are resorting to making these vehicles more feature loaded and gimmicky to draw buyers and establish relevance.Bajaj CNG Bike SwitchHowever, Bajaj Auto is taking a different route and is chasing the all-important higher mileage (fuel efficiency) and lower running costs. Say Namaste to world’s first CNG motorcycle that will launch on 5th July, 2024 in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Indian Government.Bajaj CNG Bike Launch TeaserSince this is a world’s first genre, Bajaj intends to play it safe by making a more rounded product, intersecting with many sub-stratums. Bajaj CNG bike is a premium motorcycle that is on par with other 125cc offerings. On top of it, it is an ADV-inspired design to appeal to that audience as well.As seen in the spy shots, there is a stubby fuel tank that should house around 5L of petrol and we can see a long seat that almost extends across the bike’s wheelbase. The CNG tank is supposedly housed beneath this long seat and should carry a decent amount (say, 4kg to 5kg worth of CNG).[embedded content]Combined, CNG and petrol fuels should enable around the same tank range of a conventional 125cc commuter motorcycle. It has muscular tank shrouds highlighted in silver that also extends to the bike’s headlights housing.Bajaj CNG Bike Launch TeaserRound headlight lends a classic appeal and adding a premium quotient (in commuter segment) are handlebar braces, knuckle guards and front disc brakes. The overall seating and layout should feel ADV-like and Bajaj is offering higher ground clearance as well.Bajaj CNG Bike Launch TeaserWhat to expect?Other interesting elements are a large side body panel, stylish and muscular belly pan, split 5-spoke design alloy wheels, a rather functional grab rail for pillions, ribbed seat, conventional RSU telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock setup, a tyre hugger and an extensive range of colours.Bajaj CNG Bike Launch TeaserWhere powertrain is concerned, Bajaj is likely to go with a 125cc engine. Considering CNG is less performant than petrol, we should expect Bajaj CNG bike to perform similarly to a 100cc bike, but yield significantly better mileage (fuel efficiency) and lower running costs. Will this touch the 100 km/kg golden figure? Only time will tell.Also read – Bajaj new Dominar under development More

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    Hero MotoCorp June 2024 Sales – Motorcycles Shine, Scooters Slump

    Image – Satyam GuptaHero MotoCorp sold a total of 5.03 lakh units in June 2024 witnessing strong demand for the Xtreme 125 and VIDA V1Hero MotoCorp Ltd, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, reported strong sales for June 2024. The company saw positive year-over-year (YoY) growth, with marginal month-over-month (MoM) improvements. Hero MotoCorp also announced a price hike for select motorcycles and scooters starting July 1, 2024, due to higher input costs.Hero MotoCorp YoY Sales June 2024In June 2024, Hero MotoCorp sold a total of 5,03,448 units, marking a 15.21% YoY growth compared to 4,36,993 units sold in June 2023. This increase represents a volume growth of 66,455 units. Additionally, the company saw higher MoM sales compared to the 4,98,123 units sold in May 2024.Hero MotoCorp Sales June 2024The motorcycle segment performed exceptionally well, with a 17% YoY increase, reaching 4,73,228 units sold in June 2024, up from 4,04,474 units in June 2023. Popular models like the HF Deluxe, Passion, and Glamour significantly contributed to this growth. Motorcycles now command a 94% share of Hero MotoCorp’s total sales.Conversely, scooter sales experienced a 7.07% YoY decline, with 30,220 units sold in June 2024, down from 32,519 units in June 2023. Despite this, Hero MotoCorp is preparing to launch the new Destini scooter, which will compete in the 125cc segment against models like Activa, Jupiter, Access, and Fascino. The company also plans to introduce the Hero Xoom Combat Edition.Domestic sales showed a robust growth of 16.24% YoY, with 4,19,416 units sold in June 2024, up from 4,22,757 units in June 2023. However, exports faced a decline of 15.48%, with 12,032 units shipped last month.Hero MotoCorp MoM Sales Decline in June 2024MoM performance also saw an improvement, albeit slight, with sales increasing by 1.07% from 4,98,123 units in May 2024, translating to a volume growth of 5,325 units. Scooter sales outperformed motorcycles in MoM growth, with a 12.19% increase compared to a 0.43% rise in motorcycle sales. Domestic sales rose by 2.50% MoM, while exports declined significantly by 35.56%.Year-to-date (YTD) sales for Hero MotoCorp showed significant improvement, with a 13.50% increase to 15,35,156 units in FY2025, up from 13,52,574 units in the same period last year. This YTD growth represents a volume increase of 1,82,582 units.Motorcycle sales grew by 14.12% YTD, reaching 14,40,956 units, up from 12,62,640 units, and commanding a 93.86% share. Scooter sales also saw a 4.74% YTD growth, with 94,200 units sold compared to 89,934 units in the same period of 2024. Both domestic sales and exports improved by 12.67% and 44.36%, respectively. More

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    TVS Sales June 2024 At 3.33 Lakh – 5% Growth YoY

    TVS JupiterTVS has registered a 5.84% YoY growth in total two-wheeler sales in June 2024 with 322,168 units soldTVS Motor Company has released their sales results for June 2024. The company has recorded sales of 3,33,646 units in June 2024 relating to a growth of 5.45% as against 3,16,411 units sold in June 2023. Positive sales were seen across the two wheeler segment while three wheeler sales fell into the red with lower domestic sales and exports.TVS Motor 2W and 3W Sales May 2024 – YoY PerformanceTVS Motor has reported a 5.45% YoY growth in total sales (2W+3W) (domestic + exports) in June 2024 to 3,33,646 units, up from 3,16,411 units sold in June 2023. This was a volume increase of 17,235 units. Talking exclusively of its two wheeler sales, TVS Motor with a lineup that includes top selling models such as the Jupiter, Apache, XL, Raider, NTorq, iQube, accounted for 3,22,168 unit sales in June 2024, a 5.85% increase over 3,04,401 units sold in June 2023.TVS Motor Sales June 2024 – YoYMotorcycle sales far exceeded that of scooter sales with 1,52,701 units sold in the past month, up 3.03% over 1,48,208 units sold in June 2023. The motorcycle segment currently commands a 47.40% share as against a 40.04% share held by scooters. Scooter sales also ended positively last month with 6.28% YoY growth to 1,28,986 units, up from 1,21,364 units sold in June 2023.Electric scooter (iQube) sales grew by 9.66% YoY to 15,859 units while moped (XL100) sales saw double digit growth of 16.23% from 34,829 units sold in June 2023 to 40,491 units sold last month. Two wheeler domestic sales were up 8.44% to 2,55,734 units while exports fell by 3.11% to 66,434 units.TVS Motor Sales June 2024 – MoMTVS Motor 3W sales remained in the red both in terms of domestic sales and exports which fell 15.76% and 2.89% respectively to 1,208 units and 10,270 units, thus taking total sales in this segment to 11,478 units. This was a 4.43% YoY decline over 12,010 units sold in June 2023.TVS Motor MoM Performance June 2024 Vs May 2024Month-on-month sales of TVS Motors saw a decline across the two wheeler segment. Total 2 wheeler sales (domestic + exports) fell by 10.41% to 3,22,168 units in June 2024 from 3,59,590 units sold in May 2024 relating to a 37,422 unit volume de-growth.Motorcycle and scooter sales were down 12.05% and 11.23% respectively while e-scooter and moped sales also fell MoM by 15.07% and 0.44% respectively. Total domestic sales dipped 5.68% from 2,71,140 units sold in May 2024 while exports suffered an even greater setback of 24.89% over 88,450 units shipped in May 2024.Across the 3W segment, while domestic sales fell by 33.19% MoM, global sales were up 20.60% with impressive shipments surging from 8,516 units in May 2024 to 10,270 units in the past month. Domestic sales (2W+3W) also suffered a 5.86% de-growth while exports (2W+3W) fell by 20.90% MoM. More

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    Kawasaki Ninja 650 Gets Rs 30K Discount For Limited Period – Details

    Kawasaki Ninja 650 Gets Rs 30K DiscountWhere rivals are concerned, Kawasaki Ninja 650 locks horns with Aprilia RS660 and the upcoming Triumph Daytona 660While Royal Enfield is the primary contributor in 500cc+ motorcycle segment, Kawasaki is pretty high up the list, volume wise. The company offers an extensive portfolio of high-performance multi-cylinder motorcycles. The popular middle-weight offering, Ninja 650, is bestowed with an attractive discount for July 2024. Let’s take a look.Kawasaki Ninja 650 Gets Rs 30,000 DiscountThe Japanese motorcycle brand, Kawasaki, has been one of the most sought after in the high-performance motorcycles space. Team Green often comes out on top of its rivals where sheer value for money is concerned, as they are priced competitively.Whenever Kawasaki offers discounts on top, the VFM quotient goes higher. Something similar happened in March 2024 when Kawasaki offered attractive discounts for four of its motorcycles – Ninja 400 with Rs 40,000 discount, Ninja 650 with Rs 30,000 discount, Versys 650 with Rs 40,000 discount and Vulcan S with Rs 60,000 discount.Kawasaki is now offering the same Rs 30,000 discount for Ninja 650 in July 2024 as well. This discount is offered as ‘Good Times Voucher’ that buyers can redeem at checkout. The company took to social media to announce the Rs 30,000 discount offered on their middle-weight offering, the Ninja 650.New Kawasaki Ninja 650In the marketing material, Kawasaki India mentioned that Ninja 650 is on sale for an Ex-showroom price of Rs 7.16 lakh and buyers can avail Good Time Voucher of Rs 30,000 on this motorcycle. Taking the effective Ex-showroom price down to Rs 6.86 lakh after the discount is applied.This offer is likely to last till the current stocks are cleared. For finer details and accurate on-road prices, buyers are advised to visit their nearest Kawasaki dealership. The company didn’t announce any discounts on other Kawasaki motorcycles.The tried and tested!Kawasaki Ninja 650 is among the most popular middle-weight motorcycles on sale in India. It has been prevalent in India for a very long time and is a staple name among the enthusiasts. Ninja 650 comes equipped with a tried and tested 649cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled motor that is capable of churning out 68 PS of peak power and 64 Nm of peak torque.New Kawasaki Ninja 650Where features are concerned, Ninja 650 gets LED headlights, a TFT instrument screen with a plethora of functions and more. The same 650 platform spawns a street naked motorcycle in the form of Z650, Versys 650 ADV, Z650 RS cafe racer and Vulcan S cruiser. Closest rival to Ninja 650 in India is Aprilia RS660 and the soon-to-launch Triumph Daytona 660. More

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    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Leaks From TVC Shoot – Red / Gold, Matte Grey Colours

    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Instrument ScreenWhen launched, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be a formidable rival to CB300R, Speed 400, X440, Mavrick 440, 390 Duke, Pulsar NS400Z and the likesIf there was a way to measure India’s most anticipated motorcycle, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 would top the charts. With a big spotlight pointed at it, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is set to break covers fully on July 17th, 2024. Ahead of launch, spy shots of the bike fully uncovered during TVC shoots leak on the internet and they show the base and top variants and the features difference between them.Guerrilla 450 Instrument ScreenUp until now, there have been innumerous test mule sightings of Guerrilla 450. Initially speculated to be called Scram 450, Royal Enfield has zeroed in on Guerrilla 450 name. The bike has been in the news for the past couple of years and has finished its rather extensive testing stage that lasted around two years.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Top and Base VariantsOn the surface, it is a stripped down version of Himalayan 450 that debuts Royal Enfield’s latest and greatest engine tech. It will miss out on quite a bit of features and attributes that made Himalayan 450 more of a tourer and off-roader. A more affordable version of Himalayan 450 with a Roadster style, if you may.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Speculations about Guerrilla 450 sharing the same Tripper Dash screen with Himalayan 450 have turned out to be true and confirmed with the recent video by Bullet Guru. We can see the base variant gets Super Meteor’s semi-analog setup along with the Tripper Screen accessory. Standard or optional, only time will tell. We can also see that only the higher variant seems to be getting dual tone colours.[embedded content]On the base variant, we can see an analog digital instrument cluster combo that seems to be shared with Meteor 350 and Meteor 650 bikes. There is an analog speedo and a circular LCD screen in the middle of it. The red needle of this speedo and the central LCD cluster are visible in the recent spy shots.Aggressive pricing confirmed?This is quite a big revelation and suggests that Royal Enfield is trying to hit an affordable price bracket. In that regard, Guerrilla 450 misses out on USD telescopic front forks, windscreen, larger tank, large 21-inch and 17-inch wheels with dedicated off-road tyres, tank braces, luggage mounts and rear rack. All of these are offered with Himalayan 450.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Top Variant With Tripper DashThis Tripper Dash makes a lot of sense on Guerrilla 450 as it is quite feature packed. It supports Google Maps, dedicated smartphone app, music controls, extensive telemetry, crisp resolution and more. Where powertrain is concerned, Guerrilla 450 will get the same 40 bhp and 40 Nm 452cc Sherpa 450 engine which is liquid cooled and gets DOHC 4V head, ride-by-throttle, slipper clutch and 6-speed gearbox.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Base Variant With Semi Analog Speedo and Tripper ScreenWhen launched, Royal Enfield will rival other roadster style motorcycles like Triumph Speed 400, Harley-Davidson X440, Hero Mavrick 440, KTM 390 Duke, Honda CB300R, Yezdi Roadster and even the newly launched Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z. If priced well, Royal Enfield might have another winner at their hands.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Colour Schemes More

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    Triumph 400cc Records 50k Sales – 1st Anniversary Offer Rs 10,000 Off

    New Triumph 400 – Speedzone MotoringMade by Bajaj in India, the Triumph 40cc range of motorcycles have achieved a new sales milestone todayBajaj Auto Ltd and Triumph Motorcycles are celebrating a major milestone—the first anniversary of the made in India Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, with over 50,000 bikes sold in 50 countries worldwide. Manufactured at Bajaj’s state-of-the-art Chakan plant in Pune, these motorcycles have captured the hearts of riders globally.Triumph 400cc Global Success and CraftsmanshipUnveiled on 27th June 2023 in London, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X were launched in India in July 2023. The response was overwhelming, with 10,000 bookings within the first ten days. The motorcycles have since become favorites among enthusiasts, thanks to their exceptional performance, agile handling, and classic British design.Triumph 400cc Rs 10,000 OffTo mark this significant achievement, Triumph and Bajaj are offering a special Rs. 10,000 discount on the ex-showroom prices of both models until 31st July 2024. The Speed 400 is now priced at Rs. 2.24 lacs, and the Scrambler 400X at Rs. 2.54 lacs ex-showroom (Delhi). Bajaj Auto has expanded its Triumph dealership network in India from 15 to over 90 dedicated showrooms across 70 cities, making these bikes more accessible to Indian consumers.Triumph 400 range of motorcycles is powered by a 398cc single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled engine, delivering approximately 40 bhp and 38 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Both the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X offer an exceptional price-to-performance ratio in their respective segments.350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales May 2024 – YoYManagement SpeakMr. Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd. commented, “It’s been an action-packed year for Triumph motorcycles in India ever since the launch of the 400 twins in July last year. We have expanded the network significantly with best-in-class showrooms, and a very active engagement program with customers has commenced, which showcases what it means to experience the world of Triumph. The category of Modern Classics is being steadily established which holds a lot of promise of great biking for those who like to combine style and performance! We are also delighted that the products from our joint collaboration are being appreciated across the world from emerging to developed markets.”Mr Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, UK, commented, “The collaboration with Bajaj Auto has enabled us to bring the Triumph brand to many more riders across the world. Together, we manufacture Triumph motorcycles at a scale and pace that has not been achieved before while maintaining the high quality, premium finish, and attention to detail that Triumph is renowned for. This combination has been one of many reasons for the success we’ve seen in India and in all our markets around the world.”New 400cc Triumph’s IncomingIn an interview earlier this year, Rajiv Bajaj said, “There will be at least one more Triumph introduced later this year, with several others in development.” This likely refers to the Thruxton 400. The Triumph Thruxton 400, a semi-faired motorcycle, has already been spotted during testing. It features the iconic Thruxton R design, including a bikini fairing, and will be built on the same 400cc platform as the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. This bike will capture the classic charm of the Cafe Racer genre, offering a unique proposition.Triumph Thruxton 400 RenderRajiv Bajaj has hinted at the development of several other Triumph models. These new motorcycles will cater to various genres, potentially expanding the lineup to include a Bobber (possibly named Bonneville or Speedmaster), a fully-faired machine (likely under the Daytona name), and a capable ADV (possibly branded as Tiger Sport). More

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    Vespa Dragon 155cc Scooter Launch Price Rs 14.28 Lakh – Limited Edition, CBU

    Vespa 946 Dragon ScooterVespa 946 Dragon is a 155cc scooter which has been launched in India, in celebration of Lunar New Year of Hong Kong is a Collector’s editionFollowing the global launch of the new Vespa 946 Dragon to mark the Lunar New Year of Hong Kong, the most exclusive scooter in the company lineup has now been launched in Indian markets. It is a collector’s item and is priced at Rs 14,27,999 (ex-showroom), making it the most expensive Vespa scooter on sale in India.Vespa 946 Dragon Collector’s EditionVespa 946 Dragon is open for bookings and while it is limited to only 1,888 units globally, the exact number of units allotted to Indian markets is not yet revealed. Buyers can confirm their bookings through all Motoplex showrooms across the country or via the company’s official website.Vespa 946 Dragon ScooterVespa 946 Dragon follows on the lines of the other limited offering, the Vespa Justin Bieber Edition 150cc scooter that was launched in August 2023. This new and exclusive scooter is based on the Vespa 946. It will be offered in India, where it will come in as Completely Built Units (CBU) and be presented to buyers in the country along with an exciting limited-edition Vespa Dragon Varsity Jacket.Designed and crafted in Italy, the Vespa 946 Dragon is definitely a showstopper, set apart by new paint schemes and body decals reminiscent of the mythical Dragon. It sports special dragon livery below the headlamp, in an emerald colour scheme.Vespa 946 Dragon ScooterEmerald green graphics of a dragon are splashed across from its front apron to side panels while the body work is in a light gold colour extending to its mirrors and tail rack. Apart from these features, it continues to sport an LED headlight setup, body-colour side mirrors and single seating arrangement with adequate leg space for the rider.The Varsity Jacket that is also being offered to buyers of the Vespa 946 Dragon is designed to celebrate the same fierce spirit of the dragon complimenting the scooter’s design. It gets a ribbed wool finish and Nappa leather sleeves along with the dragon emblem in a matching emerald green on its sides and left pocket extending to its back panel. Like the scooter, the Dragon Varsity Jacket is also hand-crafted in Italy.Vespa 946 Dragon Scooter JacketVespa 946 Dragon – Tech SpecsVespa 946 Dragon scooter is offered in 125cc as well as 155cc option. In India, only the 155cc option is on sale. It receives a metal monocoque body. It rides on 12 inch wheels and sports a single leading link shock in the front. It uses a steel plate monocoque frame with single-arm, shock absorber in front and preload adjustable shock absorber at the rear with dual channel ABS and 220mm disc brakes at the front and rear.  Piaggio, manufacturer of Vespa, will limit sales of this collector’s edition with only 1,888 units available for purchase globally. More