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      Royal Enfield Trademarks Two New Logos – For Upcoming 650cc Bikes?

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      Royal Enfield Trademarks Two New LogosThe new pictorial logo trademarked by Royal Enfield is already offered with a few colourways of Classic 350 and Interceptor 650If we take India’s classic or retro styled motorcycle market, it is completely tilted towards one brand, Royal Enfield. The company has a lot of vehicles in the making and the next launch is Guerrilla 450. Now, Royal Enfield has patented two new logos and one of them could go on a future motorcycle.Two new Royal Enfield Trademarks – What are they for?With a slew of 350cc, 450cc and 650cc motorcycles, Royal Enfield has positioned itself as the country’s de facto classic bike manufacturer. The company has went strength to strength and has successfully garnered an unprecedented cult following and impeccable brand loyalty among customers.Royal Enfield New LogoMost of this following is because of the nostalgia Royal Enfield invokes. To further dwell on this nostalgia, Royal Enfield has trademarked two new logos in India for future use. One of them is the one Royal Enfield has been using since the post World War II era. This logo has company’s current word logo and a crown on top of it, housed in a winged background.In recent times, Royal Enfield has used this same logo on some of their bikes including Classic 350 and Interceptor 650. To be more specific, Canyon Red, Cali Green and Mark II colourways of Interceptor 650 along with Chrome Bronze and Chrome Red colourways on Classic 350 get this exact logo.Royal Enfield New Logo DetailEven though the logo is not really new and has been used on existing motorcycles, Royal Enfield has trademarked it recently. As seen in the image below, trademark application is dated 5th of June 2024, which is yesterday. Said trademark status reads ‘Formalities Chk Pass’.Royal Enfield is currently working on a multitude of vehicles and this logo can make it to one of them. Most probably, it will go on upcoming Classic 650 and Classic 350 Bobber along with Scram 650, considering the same logo is seen on Classic 350 and Interceptor 650.Royal Enfield New LogoCompany’s new word logo (font)There was another logo that Royal Enfield has trademarked alongside the aforementioned logo. Comparatively, this is an all-new logo and is more of a wordmark in a stylised font. It reads ‘Royal Enfield’ with an underline beneath it. This logo is less likely to make it on a motorcycle’s fuel tank.Royal Enfield New Logo DetailRoyal Enfield sells a lot of merchandise and printables. We can see this logo on a T-shirt or luggage or some other clothing and baggage. For fans and followers to showcase their brand affiliation. More details regarding these new logos will be revealed in the future.Also read – Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 logo trademarked More

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      2024 Honda BeAT Scooter Range Launched Starting IDR 18.43 Million (Rs 94.5K)

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      2024 Honda BeAT Scooter RangeConsidering OEMs like Aprilia, Yamaha and Hero (upcoming) are offering scooters with 14-inch wheels, we hope Honda offers one tooIndonesia is among the biggest scooter markets in Asian continent. Many legacy manufacturers and other OEMs have been operational here. Honda is among major players in Indonesia. To further consolidate its position in the market, Honda has just launched MY24 BeAT and BeAT Street with subtle updates to design and features.2024 Honda BeAT Scooter Range – What are the updates?In Indonesia, Honda’s BeAT has been one of the popular scooter offerings with good reception from the buyers. Capitalising on it further, the company has just launched 2024 Honda BeAT with a multitude of exterior revisions and feature updates to keep the product fresh.Where exterior design changes are concerned, Honda has implemented a new design language with body panels radiating a sharper look. Overall design now looks less edgy and a lot less busier than it did before. There are new headlights and tail lights design. New BeAT gets LED headlights too.Standard 2024 Honda BeAT gets taller 14-inch alloy wheels as standard fitment. There is a new instrument cluster too, with a digital LCD screen in the middle. All variants gets battery charge state indicator and alarms, while CBS variant onwards get 12W USB charger, parking brake lock feature and side stand engine kill switch.2024 Honda BeAT StandardHigher-spec Honda BeAT Deluxe variant gets an engine idling start/stop system along with and a silent starter/generator system. Notably, Honda BeAT Deluxe is the only variant to get company’s new Smart Key.Changes with Honda BeAT StreetApart from the standard BeAT, Honda has also launched the 2024 BeAT Street. Where design is concerned, not a lot is different between the two. For starters, we can see a unique design with the Street where it gets an exposed handlebar and misses out on a cowl in this area that standard BeAT gets.Other than that, there are unique colourways and graphics with BeAT Street. When we bring scooter’s stance into the picture, there are stark differences between BeAT and BeAT Street as the latter comes equipped with smaller 12-inch alloy wheels with fatter tyres, as opposed to 14-inch alloys on the former.2024 Honda BeAT StreetOther than that, both scooters share almost all of their features and attributes. Powertrain-wise, both scooters come equipped with the same 110cc engine that generates 8.85 bhp of peak power and 9.2 Nm of peak torque. Claimed fuel efficiency is around 60.6 km/l. Both BeAT and BeAT Street start from IDR 18.43 million OTR (94.5K) and we hope Honda considers offering a 14-inch wheel-equipped scooter in the Indian 110cc scooter segment.2024 Honda BeAT Engine More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Engine Mount Snaps – Here Is What Happened

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      Himalayan 450 Engine Mount SnapsChassis snapping or breakdown is a known issue with older Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 and has happened on multiple instancesRoyal Enfield New Himalayan 450 has earned quite a reputation for being a rugged off-road machine that can take anything India has to throw at it. It boasts robust construction along with a reputation of being indestructible (relatively). However, new images from the internet have made quite a splash, showing a few potential chinks in Royal Enfield Himalayan 450’s armour.Himalayan 450 engine mount snaps on two bikesA recent event from Tinsukia, Assam state, sparked a debate on social media platforms and other forums regarding structural integrity and soundness of Royal Enfield’s newest ADV. We can see in the images that the bike’s left chassis part has been damaged and it appears like a clean shear of the bike’s tubular trellis frame.Himalayan 450 Engine Mount Snaps – 1st IncidentDamage looks like it occurred close to bike’s left-side engine mount and subframe mount. However, engine is still in place as the right-side engine mount could have been intact. Radiator hose pipe looks like it came right off and there was quite some coolant spillage on the road. Considering this was a one-off instance, it seemed like there was user error or some external factors involved. Soon, another Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (Tamil Nadu registered) encountered a very similar situation.Himalayan 450 Engine Mount Snaps – 2nd IncidentOnly this time, damage was more severe, that both side engine mounts have been damaged and the engine ‘fell’ right off its frame. In Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, engine is a stressed member and is an integral part of its chassis. It is held bolted onto the main frame at multiple locations.Himalayan 450 Engine Mount Snaps – 2nd IncidentRoyal Enfield Explains What HappenedAll of the top mounts holding this engine seem to have been damaged and the engine just ‘fell’ off the bike’s mainframe. Looking at the motorcycle, it doesn’t look like it was in a crash. So what went wrong? Rushlane reached out to Royal Enfield, and as per their initial analysis by their tech team, the 2nd incident is similar to the 1st one.Himalayan 450 Chassis and Engine MountSpeaking about the 1st incident, Royal Enfield says that it happened because owner had installed aftermarket crash guard which was not approved by RE. It is likely that the engine mount was damaged because of aftermarket accessory, which resulted in the incident. Royal Enfield have fixed the Himalayan 450 from Assam and the said customer is happy with the result. 2nd incident also happened because of the same reason, says Royal Enfield.Owing to its off-roading appeal and go-anywhere capability, buyers looking at a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will expect a certain degree of over-engineering to achieve a durable product that doesn’t break down with minor incidents. There have been multiple instances where Himalayan 411 has had chassis damage and the company must have logically worked on it when developing the new Himalayan 450.Notably, Royal Enfield provided Rushlane with a long-term Himalayan 450 review sample and it was ridden on trails, hill climbs and other off-road scenarios and we didn’t face a similar issue on our unit. More

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      TVS Sales May 2024 – Jupiter, Apache, Ntorq, Raider, iQube, XL100

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      New TVS iQubeTVS Motor total sales of two and three wheelers grew substantially on a YoY basis by 11.89% though MoM sales declined on account of lower two wheeler salesTVS Motor Company has recorded outstanding sales growth in May 2024 on a YoY basis showing off its positive outlook in what is considered a highly competitive market. The company achieved an overall 11.89% YoY growth in May 2024 with sales across its two and three wheeler segment as well as 2 wheeler domestic sales and exports showing off an uptick. Three wheeler exports however experienced a sharp decline.TVS Motor 2W and 3W Sales May 2024 – YoY PerformanceTVS Motor achieved a 11.89% YoY improvement in sales (2W+3W) to 3,69,914 units as compared to 3,30,609 units in May 2023 relating to a 39,305 volume increase. Taking only two wheeler sales into account, motorcycle sales grew by 7.01% to 1,73,627 units, up from 1,62,248 units in May 2023. Motorcycles currently command a 48.28% share as against 40.41% held by scooter sales which have also improved by 19.93% YoY to 1,45,305 units. There had been 1,21,156 units sold in May 2023.TVS Sales May 2024Electric scooter sales grew by 4.02% YoY to 18,674 units while moped (XL100) sales were up 13.28% to 40,658 units. This took 2 wheeler domestic sales up 7.30% to 2,71,140 units in May 2024 from 2,52,690 units sold in May 2023 while exports surged 32.80% to 88,450 units. Total 2W (domestic + exports) sales thus increased 12.62% YoY to 3,59,590 units in the past month, up from 3,19,295 units sold in May 2023. Total 2W sales stood at 3,74,592 units in April 2024 relating to a significant MoM decline.Across the three wheeler segment as well, company sales increased by 37.80% in terms of domestic sales which improved to 1,808 units in the past month while exports fell by 14.86% from 10,002 units shipped in May 2023 to 8,516 units in May 2024. Lower exports resulted in lower total 3W sales by 8.75% to 10,324 units in May 2024. Total 2+3W domestic sales stood at 2,72,948 units, a 7.46% YoY growth while total exports of 2+3 wheeler improved by 26.58% to 96,966 units.TVS Sales May 2024 – YoY ComparisonMonth on Month (MoM) Performance – May 2024 Vs April 2024TVS has reported a 7.70% MoM decline in motorcycle sales in May 2024 to 1,73,627 units while scooter sales improved just marginally by 0.82% over 1,44,126 units sold in April 2024. E-scooter sales also saw a 7.30% growth while moped sales suffered a 4.01% setback over 42,356 units sold in April 2024.TVS Sales May 2024 – MoM ComparisonTotal two wheeler domestic sales thus dipped by 10.05% form 3,01,449 units sold in April 2024 to 2,71,140 units sold in May 2024 while exports increased by 20.93% to 88,450 units from 73,143 units shipped in April 2024. Total 2 wheeler sales thus saw a 4% MoM decline over 3,74,592 units sold.TVS Motor Company saw better performance across its three wheeler segment with domestic sales up 9.05% while exports surged 15.63% taking total 3 wheeler sales to 10,324 units in the past month, up 14.42% over 9,023 units sold in April 2024. Lower total (2+3W) domestic total sales by 9.95% but higher exports by 20.44% took total sales to 3,69,914 units in the last month, down by 3.57% over 3,83,615 units sold in April 2024.In other news, TVS has commenced deliveries of the TVS iQube top spec ST trim. It now receives a larger battery pack thereby relating to a higher range. TVS also plans to launch its first electric three wheeler as well as electric moped, for which TVS XL EV And E-XL names have been registered. More

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      New Hero Xoom Combat Edition Launch Soon – Brochure Leaks

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      Hero Xoom Combat EditionWith its sportier, fighter jet inspired design, Hero Xoom Combat Edition could be offered at a slightly higher priceOne of Hero’s popular scooters, Xoom 110, will soon get a new Combat Edition model. Focus will be primarily on cosmetic enhancements. The equipment list will be the same as the top-spec ZX variant.Hero Xoom Combat Edition – What’s new?Xoom Combat Edition is wrapped in a new silver-grey shade. It is similar to the grey shade commonly seen with fighter jets. Coupled with the blacked-out bits, it creates a nice, eye-catching profile. Adding more dynamism are the neon-yellow decals placed on the apron and side panels. These too derive inspiration from the various numberings and other markings seen on fighter jets.Hero Xoom Combat EditionHero Xoom Combat Edition is essentially a new colour option for the scooter. With this latest addition, Xoom now has a total of five colour choices for users. The other shades available for the scooter include Black, Polster Blue, Pearl Silver White and Matt Abrax Orange. Colour options are based on the specific variant.Hero Xoom Combat Edition – FeaturesIn terms of equipment and features, Hero Xoom Combat Edition is largely the same as the top-spec ZX variant. The scooter has a sporty profile with a sharp front apron, aerodynamic side panels, stylish rear-view mirrors, diamond cut alloy wheels, a single piece seat and a chunky exhaust. The H-shaped lighting elements at front and rear complement the scooter’s sporty persona.Hero Xoom Combat EditionXoom also has segment first features such as corner bending lights and bigger and wider rear tyre. The corner bending lights can be quite useful when negotiating sharp turns. With a bigger, wider rear tyre, users can ride safely across both smooth and rough surfaces.Hero Xoom Combat EditionHero Xoom Combat edition – Tech kitPrimarily targeted at younger audiences, Hero Xoom Combat Edition has a comprehensive range of tech features. It includes a fully digital speedometer with real-time mileage indicator and low fuel indicator. Users can pair their smartphone via Bluetooth to access caller ID and SMS alerts. A USB charger is also provided with the glove box. Hero Xoom has a boot light as well.Hero XOOM Combat Edition HomologatedHero Xoom Combat edition – Performance, specsPowering Hero Xoom Combat edition is a 110.90 cc, air cooled engine. It delivers 8.05 bhp and 8.70 Nm. Suspension setup comprises telescopic forks at front and unit swing with spring loaded hydraulic damper at rear. Hero Xoom has 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends, shod with 90/90 front and 100/80 rear tyres. There’s 190 mm disc and 130 mm drum brakes at front and rear, respectively.Hero Xoom Combat edition could be priced a bit higher than the top-spec ZX variant. The latter is available at a starting price of Rs 79,967. Hero Xoom rivals the likes of Honda Activa, Honda Dio and TVS Jupiter.Source More

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      Honda 2W Sales May 2024 at 4.92 lakh Units – Grows YoY, Declines MoM

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      New Honda Activa 125Honda that had emerged as the No.1 two wheeler maker in April 2024 was once again overtaken by Hero MotoCorp in May 2024Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has accounted for total sales of 4,92,047 units in May 2024 as against 3,29,393 units sold in the same month last year. This included 4,50,589 units sold in domestic markets while 41,458 units were exported.Honda 2W Sales May 2024 – YoY performanceThis was a 45% YoY growth in domestic sales while exports were higher by an impressive 127%. HMSI has however, reported a MoM decline in sales as the company had seen a total sales figure of 5,41,946 units in April 2024. Hero MotoCorp on the other hand has recorded a 4.11% YoY growth selling 4,98,123 units in the past month whereas the company had sold 5,33,585 units in April 2024 when it was overtaken by HMSI.Honda 2W Sales May 2024Domestic Sales: Honda 2W’s domestic sales soared to 4,50,589 units in May 2024, up from 3,11,144 units in May 2023. This 44.82% increase underscores the company’s strengthened position in the home market, commanding a 91.50% share of total sales for the month.Export Sales: The export segment saw a remarkable 129.37% surge, with sales rising from 18,249 units in May 2023 to 41,858 units in May 2024. Exports now constitute 8.50% of Honda 2W’s total sales.Honda 2W Sales May 2024Honda 2W Sales May 2024 – MoM performanceDespite the impressive year-on-year figures, Honda 2W’s month-on-month performance reflected a decline. Total sales in May 2024 decreased by 9.13% from April 2024’s figures.Domestic Sales: The domestic market saw a reduction of 6.33%, with sales dropping from 4,81,046 units in April 2024 to 4,50,589 units in May 2024. This indicates a short-term dip in demand within the local market.Export Sales: Exports experienced a more pronounced decline, plummeting by 31.27% from 60,900 units in April 2024 to 41,858 units in May 2024. This sharp decrease points to fluctuations in international demand or potential logistical challenges.Recent UpdatesMajor sellers in the company portfolio were the Activa scooter along with the Shine 100 while the company has also witnessed impressive sales in the 125cc segment among which are models such as the Shine 125 and SP125. Where the Honda 125cc range consisting of the Shine 125 and SP125 were concerned, buyers in Eastern India in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and North-East India, crossed the 20 lakh unit mark.In the past month, the company achieved a major milestone in the sales of Shine 100 which has crossed the 3 lakh unit mark in 1 year of launch. It was the innovative colour options, on-board equipment and outstanding mileage of Honda Shine 100 that ranges from 60-65 km/l, which is the highest in its segment, that has found favor among buyers in India.As a part of the company’s expansion plans, a new R&D Center was opened in Bengaluru, Karnataka to further accelerate the company’s electrification plans in India. A new sales and service Red Wing outlet was also opened in Siliguri, West Bengal and Honda’s latest dealership is its 38th Authorized Main Dealership (AMD) and 277th Red Wing touch point in West Bengal. More

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      New Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 Vs Rivals – Shine 100, Platina 100

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      Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 Vs RivalsAmong the 100cc commuters, new Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 emerges as the most feature-loaded offering and feels worth the added costSplendor has been a staple motorcycle in India and is country’s best-selling motorcycle and even the world. Hero recently launched Splendor+ XTEC 2.0 for Rs. 82,911 (Ex-sh) and it is a new top-spec variant of Splendor+ lineup and packs a lot more features than before. How does it stack up against stark rivals like Honda Shine 100 and Bajaj Platina 100? Let’s take a look.Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 Vs Rivals – Specs, FeaturesHonda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is often not the one that achieves aggressive pricing or launches VFM products. However, the company’s Shine 100 was a surprising twist in strategies. At Rs. 64,900 (Ex-sh), Shine 100 undercuts Bajaj Platina 100 by around Rs 3K and Splendor XTEC 2.0 by Rs. 18K.2024 Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0That said, Splendor+ base model without all these bells and whistles costs around Rs. 73K and the company has HF Deluxe 100 for under 60K (both prices Ex-sh). On the other hand, Platina 100 costs Rs. 67,808 (Ex-sh). All bikes have comparable engine displacement. Power and torque figures are in the same ballpark too.However, Shine 100 makes its peak power and torque at lower RPMs than the other two. All engines are mated to a 4-speed gearbox and they all get self-starters along with side stand engine cut-off feature. Splendor is the only one to offer engine stop/start feature and claims the highest mileage (fuel efficiency) at 73 km/l as opposed to Platina’s 70 km/l and Shine’s 55 km/l.Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 Vs Rivals – ComparisonDimensions-wise, Platina 100 has the longest wheelbase at 1,255 mm and it is the heaviest too, at 117 kg. In comparison, Splendor+ is 112 kg and Shine 100 is 99 kg. Platina also has the biggest fuel tank at 11L. Splendor is the only one with an integrated luggage rack, which is among the big pulls for target demographic.2024 Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0Also a big pull is the fact that Hero MotoCorp Splendor is the only one to offer tubeless tyres and larger 18-inch alloy wheels. Both rivals offer tube-type tyres and smaller 17-inch alloy wheels. Splendor is also the only one to offer a larger 130mm drum brake at the rear, while other two offer a 110mm drum. Front 130mm drum brake is standard for all. No disc brakes here.Which one is the most feature-loaded?Where suspension setup is concerned, Splendor offers preload adjustable rear shock absorbers, whereas the other two don’t. Non-adjustable RSU telescopic front suspension is standard in this comparison. The recently launched Splendor+ XTEC 2.0 is the only 100cc commuter with LED headlights and hazard lights in India and probably even the world.Except for Shine 100, both Splendor+ XTEC 2.0 and Platina 100 offer LED DRLs. Where instrument clusters are concerned, Splendor+ blows its rivals out of the water by offering a fully digital instrument cluster. Not just that, it even has Bluetooth connectivity with notification alerts something both rivals miss out on.Features like real-time fuel efficiency, average fuel efficiency, phone connectivity, app support, and USB Type-A charging port are only offered by Splendor+ XTEC 2.0. The added pricing with Splendor+ XTEC 2.0 is justified as it offers a lot more as well. With these attributes, Hero is targeting tech-savvy commuter motorcycle buyers and for everyone else, these are nice-to-have. If not, the base model is always there. More

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      BGauss RUV350 Electric Scooter Revealed – India’s 1st RUV

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      BGauss RUV350 Electric Scooter RevealedAs the date for the global unveil is nearing, BGauss has unveiled their upcoming electric scooter, RUV350, soon launching in IndiaIndia has witnessed a staggering growth in demand for electric scooters in recent years. This is a compelling opportunity for many mainstream 2W manufacturers and newcomers alike. Electric mobility solutions provider, BGauss, is working to expand its portfolio and cater to a wider range of audiences. Their upcoming RV350 electric scooter will play a crucial role in that regard.What is a BGauss RUV350 electric scooter?One of India’s leading electric mobility solutions providers, BGauss, has officially revealed the name of their upcoming electric scooter. Set to debut on June 25th, this upcoming electric scooter from BGauss is poised to set a new benchmark in its segment.BGauss RUV350 Electric ScooterWe are talking about BGauss RUV350 electric scooter that has been creating quite a buzz in the recent past. The company unveiled the name of this scooter today and is set to make its global debut on June 25th. Company has revealed a few images of RUV350 and it looks like it is building on the ethos of BGauss D15.A lot is riding on BGauss RUV350’s success. The company is advertising their upcoming electric scooter as India’s first RUV. This scooter looks like it is keen to take on its key rivals like Okinawa Okhi-90. BGauss is betting big on safety, reliability and quality with RUV350.BGauss RUV350 Electric Scooter FrontThe key areas where BGauss RUV350 is expected to deliver, are robust performance, cutting-edge technology and stylish design. These attributes are tailor-made to appeal to the evolving needs of modern Indian electric scooter buyers with an edge towards an exhilarating riding experience and rider safety.Speaking of rider comfort, BGauss RUV350 will come equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, similar to its sibling D15, ensuring stellar ride quality over bad patches of roads. Rider’s triangle will be upright and will contribute towards a stress-free ride for the rider. Practicality includes a flat floorboard and a decently long and spacious under-seat storage.BGauss RUV350 Electric ScooterWhat to expect?Battery specs and other key details are yet to be revealed. Battery size could be in the same ballpark as its sibling D15, which is a 3.2 kWh pack. We can expect BGauss RUV350 to come equipped with more cutting-edge powertrain components than its current flagship, D15.BGauss RUV350 will be manufactured at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Chakan, outside of Pune. The company promises rigorous R&D, ensuring top-notch quality and performance. The company has 125+ showrooms across the country and is also eyeing for global markets, as part of their commitment to “Make in India, Made for India” initiative.BGauss RUV350 Electric Scooter Rear More