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      Top 10 Motorcycles Nov 2023 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache, Classic 350

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      New Hero SplendorTotal sales registered by top 10 motorcycles in Nov 2023 stood at over 8.7 lakhs – At no 1 is Hero Splendor followed by Honda ShineIn a resounding display of consumer preference, the Indian motorcycle market witnessed a surge in sales for November 2023. The top 10 motorcycles, led by stalwart brands, saw impressive figures that reflected evolving consumer tastes and preferences in the country.Top 10 Motorcycles Nov 2023 – Hero Splendor Maintains Dominance Despite a Marginal DipTopping the charts once again, Hero Splendor retained its position as the highest-selling motorcycle, albeit with a slight decline in sales compared to the previous year. With 2,50,786 units sold in November 2023, it continued to maintain a significant market share of 28.47%. Honda Shine, securing the second position, experienced a substantial surge in sales, marking a 35.64% year-on-year growth. Selling 1,55,943 units, this model showcased a strong upward trajectory.Top 10 Motorcycles Nov 2023 vs Nov 2022 – YoY performanceFollowing closely behind, Bajaj Pulsar made an impressive leap, experiencing a staggering 79.29% growth compared to the same period last year. With 1,30,403 units sold, it solidified its position as a top contender in the Indian motorcycle market. Hero HF Deluxe and Bajaj Platina emerged as formidable players, each witnessing remarkable sales growth of nearly 80% year-on-year. Hero HF Deluxe recorded 1,16,421 units sold, while Bajaj Platina followed with 60,607 units, showcasing the brands’ stronghold in the market.TVS Apache and TVS Raider secured spots in the top 10, with Apache series selling 41,025 units and Raider close behind at 39,829 units. Both models exhibited a healthy growth rate, further cementing TVS’s position in the competitive motorcycle segment. Surprising industry observers, Hero Passion witnessed an astonishing surge in sales, jumping to 34,750 units from a mere 2,740 units in the same period last year. This monumental leap marked a staggering growth rate of 1168.25%, showcasing an unexpected shift in consumer preferences.Top 10 Motorcycles Nov 2023 vs Oct 2023 – MoM performanceRoyal Enfield’s Classic 350 maintained a steady performance, selling 30,264 units in November 2023, depicting a modest growth of 13.34% compared to the previous year. Rounding up the top 10, Hero Glamour made significant strides, experiencing a remarkable growth rate of 182.71%. Selling 20,926 units, this model underscored its rising popularity among consumers.Month on Month performanceHero Splendor experienced a substantial decline in sales, with 2,50,786 units sold in November 2023 compared to 3,11,031 units in October, marking a notable decrease of 19.37%. Following suit, Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar, encountered decreases in sales for November. Honda Shine sold 1,55,943 units, witnessing a 4.67% decline, while Bajaj Pulsar sold 1,30,403 units, marking a 19.29% decrease in sales compared to the previous month.Hero HF Deluxe saw a slight dip in sales, recording 1,16,421 units sold, marking a 1.10% decline compared to October 2023. Similarly, Bajaj Platina observed a decrease in sales, selling 60,607 units, experiencing an 18.69% drop from the previous month. TVS Apache exhibited a modest growth of 4.69%, selling 41,025 units in November, while TVS Raider faced a decrease in sales, dropping by 16.12% to 39,829 units compared to October figures.Hero Passion witnessed a notable decrease in sales, dropping by 14.74% to 34,750 units in November. Royal Enfield’s Classic 350 also experienced a decline, selling 30,264 units, marking a 5.12% decrease compared to the previous month. Rounding up the top 10, Hero Glamour encountered a significant decline, selling 20,926 units in November, marking a substantial decrease of 44.16% compared to October 2023. More

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      Top 10 Scooters Nov 2023 – Activa, Jupiter, Ola S1, iQube, Burgman, Pleasure

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      TVS iQube Mega Delivery Event In PuneTop 10 scooters registered sales of 4.7 lakh in Nov 2023 – Registering a 25% growth YoYIn the ever-evolving landscape of India’s scooter market, November 2023 witnessed significant shifts in consumer preferences, showcasing a surge in sales for various models. The top 10 scooters of the month highlighted the dominance of stalwarts like Honda Activa alongside the rising popularity of electric vehicles like Ola S1 and TVS iQube.Top 10 Scooters Nov 2023 – Honda Activa Continues Reign at the TopTopping the charts yet again, Honda Activa retained its throne with an impressive sales figure of 1,96,055 units in November 2023. Activa witnessed a substantial year-on-year growth of 11.98%. TVS Jupiter, securing the second position, experienced a remarkable surge in sales, reaching 72,859 units, a 53.64% increase from the same period last year. Suzuki Access closely trailed behind, securing the third spot with 52,512 units sold, showcasing a growth rate of 9.14%.Top 10 scooters Nov 2023 vs Nov 2022 – YoY sales performanceBreaking the traditional petrol-dominated market, electric scooters made notable strides. Ola S1 secured the fifth position with 29,808 units sold. Its remarkable growth rate of 81.92% from the previous year signifies the increasing acceptance of electric mobility solutions. Similarly, TVS iQube, another electric scooter, marked its presence by claiming the eighth spot with 16,702 units sold. This electric model exhibited a staggering growth rate of 66.09%, showcasing a growing inclination toward sustainable commuting options.TVS Ntorq and Honda Dio displayed impressive performances, capturing the fourth and sixth positions, respectively. TVS Ntorq witnessed a staggering growth rate of 78.77%, selling 30,396 units, while Honda Dio showcased a growth rate of 48.92% with 23,979 units sold. Despite a slight dip in sales, Hero Pleasure held its ground, securing the seventh position with 22,752 units sold, registering a growth rate of 15.26%. Additionally, Suzuki Burgman and Hero Destini secured the ninth and tenth positions, each displaying varying performances in sales.Top 10 scooters Nov 2023 vs Oct 2023 – MoM sales performanceMonth on Month PerformanceMaintaining its dominant position, Honda Activa, though experiencing a dip in sales, remained at the forefront with 1,96,055 units sold. However, this reflected a decline of 10.42% from the preceding month’s sales of 2,18,856 units, indicating a temporary slowdown in its otherwise consistent performance.TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access, securing the second and third positions respectively, witnessed a significant decline in sales. TVS Jupiter, which sold 72,859 units, faced a substantial drop of 20.65% compared to October’s sales figures of 91,824 units. Similarly, Suzuki Access reported 52,512 units sold, reflecting a 7.73% decrease from the previous month’s sales of 56,909 units.In contrast to the general decline, Ola S1 displayed a notable increase in sales. With 29,808 units sold, it recorded a remarkable growth of 25.33% compared to October’s sales of 23,783 units. However, TVS iQube faced a downturn, selling 16,702 units, marking a 16.99% decline from October’s 20,121 units.The month of November saw varying performances from models like Honda Dio, Hero Pleasure, Suzuki Burgman, and Hero Destini. Honda Dio faced a considerable decline of 25.96%, selling 23,979 units compared to the 32,385 units in October. Conversely, Hero Pleasure witnessed a substantial surge, selling 22,752 units and recording a remarkable growth of 114.44% from its October sales of 10,610 units. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Nov 2023 – Classic, Bullet, Hunter, Meteor, Himalayan

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      New Himalayan. Image – Shah Royal EnfieldRoyal Enfield has posted YoY growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports while MoM exports ended in the redRoyal Enfield has posted total sales (domestic + exports) of 80,251 units in November 2023. This included 75,137 units sold in domestic markets while 5,114 units had been exported. The company dominated the 350cc space both where its sales in domestic and global markets were concerned while particular growth was also seen in the case of the 650 Twins.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales November 2023Sales in domestic markets stood at 75,137 units in the past month, a YoY growth of 14.26 percent from 65,760 units sold in November 2022. It was however, a MoM de-growth of 7.19 percent when compared to 80,958 units sold in October 2023. Classic 350 sales grew by 13.34 percent YoY to 30,264 units, up from 26,702 units sold in November 2022. This was a 3,562 unit volume growth with the Classic 350 commanding a 40.28 percent share on this list. MoM sales however, dipped by 5.12 percent from 31,897 units sold in October 2023.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Nov 2023Up next was Bullet 350 with a 40.94 percent YoY growth to 17,450 units in November 2023 from 12,381 units sold in November 2022. MoM sales also saw positive results with a 22.06 percent growth from 14,296 units sold in October 2023. Share grew from 17.66 percent to 23.22 percent on a MoM basis.Sales dipped for the Hunter 350 by 9.06 percent YoY and 20.05 percent MoM to 14,176 units while Meteor 350 sales improved by 4.64 percent YoY to 8,051 units from 7,694 units sold in November 2022. MoM sales declined by 20.61 percent when compared to 10,141 units sold in October 2023. Sales of the RE Himalayan dipped 14.47 percent YoY and 38.38 percent MoM to 1,814 units while there were also 1,270 units of the Super Meteor sold last month.Royal Enfield Exports Breakup Nov 2023RE 650 Twins have seen increased demand in domestic markets. Sales grew by 65.78 percent YoY to 2,112 units from 1,274 units sold in November 2022. MoM sales also saw a 20.96 percent growth as against 1,746 units sold in October 2023. Royal Enfield’s Shotgun 650 recently made its debut in LA with a possible launch sometime in early 2024.Royal Enfield Exports November 2023RE exports on the other hand have seen both YoY and MoM growth to 5,114 units in November 2023 up 2.16 percent and 47.08 percent respectively. There had been 5,006 units and 3,477 units exported in November 2022 and October 2023 respectively. Meteor 350 exports jumped a massive 392.05 percent YoY to 1,732 units in November 2023 from 352 units sold in November 2022. MoM sales grew by 728.71 percent over 209 units shipped in October 2023.At No. 2 was the Classic 350 which also saw improved demand in global markets by 60.17 percent YoY to 1,339 units from 836 units shipped in November 2022. MoM exports grew by 26.44 percent from 1,059 units exported in October 2023. Exports of the Hunter 350 however, dipped YoY by 57.34 percent to 1,025 units from 2,403 units sold in November 2022 but improved on a MoM basis by 52.99 percent from 670 units shipped in October 2023.The 650 Twins posted a 21.93 percent YoY and 16.33 percent MoM growth in exports to 456 units while Bullet 350 exports stood at 238 units last month, up 235.21 percent over 71 units sold in October 2023. The Himalayan saw an 81.75 percent decline in exports last month to 190 units from 1,041 units shipped in November 2022 while MoM exports grew massively by 251.85 percent from just 54 units exported in October 2023. Super Meteor sales were at 134 units last month, an 86.89 percent MoM de-growth over 1,022 units sold in October 2022. More

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      Newly Launched Yamaha MT-03 Vs Rivals – 390 Duke, Speed 400

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      Yamaha MT-03Despite being a single-cylinder bike, 2024 KTM 390 Duke highest power, torque, hardware, electronics and features than Speed 400 and MT-03Where Yamaha YZF-R3 used to be on sale in India, this is the first time Yamaha is launching its MT-03 in the Asian subcontinent. In India, however, Yamaha MT-03 is quite a niche as it is the only 300cc to 500cc multi-cylinder street naked motorcycle. So, we pit it against 40bhp+ naked motorcycles to see how MT-03 fares.Newly Launched Yamaha MT-03 Vs RivalsIn a recent post, we compared YZF-R3 vs its logical rivals. To compare MT-03, we have selected new 2024 KTM 390 Duke with a larger 398.63cc engine and Triumph Speed 400. We didn’t involve motorcycles like BMW G 310 R or the new TVS Apache RTR 310 as they are not close to 40 bhp. Dominar 400 is out because 2024 390 Duke is a better representation of Bajaj-KTM partnership.Zontes’ 350cc line and QJ Motor have worthy 40bhp+ contenders, but they’re not mainstream motorcycle brands in India yet and they cost more than 2024 KTM 390 Duke, which is not a good thing. So the trio for this comparo is Triumph Speed 400 priced at Rs. 2.33 lakh, 2024 KTM 390 Duke priced at Rs. 3.1 lakh and Yamaha MT-03 priced at Rs. 4.6 lakh (all prices ex-sh).Considering 40 bhp power and 37.5 Nm torque priced at Rs. 2.33 lakh (ex-sh), Triumph Speed 400 is the most affordable and will satisfy a wide variety of buyers that prefer old-school non techy motorcycles. It is the best-looking motorcycle in this comparison too, striking the right balance between neo and retro.Yamaha MT-03 Vs RivalsPowertrain hardware is top-notch too. DOHC, 4V head, liquid-cooling, throttle-by-wire, 6-speed gearbox, slip and assist clutch and associated performance. Both 390 Duke and MT-03 don’t have universally likeable designs as they take their aggressive appeal to the max, raising quite some brows and splitting opinions.Stepping to 390 Duke for Rs. 3.1 lakh (ex-sh) unlocks a host of electronic goodies, features and performance-related hardware updates along with actual performance. It boasts a 45.37 bhp and 39 Nm torque, highest in this comparison. It has ride modes, a bi-directional quickshifter, cornering ABS, traction control, launch control, supermoto ABS mode and more.2024 390 Duke from KTM offers the most valueThe 5-inch fully digital instrument cluster is a coloured TFT unit and is the only one to pack it in this trio. This unlocks smartphone connectivity along with turn-by-turn navigation. Front USD telescopic forks are fully adjustable for compression and rebound. While rear mono-shock unit offers compression and rebound adjustments. Brakes and fuel tank are the largest with Duke as well.Even at Rs. 4.6 lakh (ex-sh), Yamaha MT-03 feels quite bare bones. The high price is because Yamaha is bringing MT-03 to India via CBU route from Indonesia. It has a smaller 37mm USD telescopic front suspension setup, smallest brake rotor size, skinniest rear tyre and the least amount of features.But MT-03 is the only one with a twin-cylinder architecture and brings a high-revving engine that has a characteristic smoothness and sound that single-cylinder bikes can’t match. Yamaha MT-03 can strike a much better prospect in India if they bring it via CKD route, reducing price significantly. Until then, it remains the only multi-cylinder street naked motorcycle in 300cc to 500cc segment. More

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      Newly Launched Yamaha R3 Vs Rivals – RS 457, Ninja, RC 390

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      Yamaha YZF-R3 Icon BlueAprilia RS 457 is easily the prettiest motorcycle here, along with offering the most performance and features for a reasonable priceThe void of an Italian offering in 300cc to 500cc multi-cylinder motorcycle segment left by Benelli 302 R is now filled by Aprilia RS 457. But Yamaha launched its long-awaited YZF-R3 in India India yesterday. Did Yamaha steal Aprilia’s thunder or will the Italian hold its own? We pit other fitting rivals like Kawasaki’s Ninja brothers (300 and 400) along with KTM RC 390 to see what’s what.Newly Launched Yamaha R3 Vs RivalsKTM RC 390 is a wild card entry into this comparo as it is the only single-cylinder motorcycle here. Until Triumph Thruxton 400 is launched in India, of course. The price point is the most interesting aspect of this whole comparison. Within the multi-cylinder fully-faired motorcycle umbrella, Ninja 300 is the most affordable. Still desirable or not, that’s debatable.If you are price-conscious, then KTM RC 390 at Rs. 3.18 lakh must serve you well, considering its performance and kit. Speaking of performance and kit, we think Aprilia has pulled off quite an impressive feat by cramming a lot, for very reasonable price. Aprilia has achieved this by locally manufacturing RS 457 at their Baramati plant.Yamaha R3 is a CBU, imported from Indonesia. Depending upon response, Yamaha might introduce a CKD version as well with price advantages. But considering Aprilia RS 457’s price point, it looks like there is quite a bias towards RS 457 as it offers more than R3 for a much lower price. The 47 bhp and 43.5 Nm torque are easily the highest in this comparo. Also, we think Aprilia RS 457 is the prettiest motorcycle in this comparo.Yamaha R3 Vs RivalsJapanese offerings in this list (Yamaha and Kawasaki) prove to be screamers, making the meat of their power at much higher RPMs. More performance at less RPMs along with significant displacement gain over others will make RS 457’s case stronger. The 175 kg kerb weight of Aprilia is also impressive, yielding the highest power-to-weight ratio in this comparo.The weight of R3 and Ninja 400 are lower than that of RS 457. Surprisingly, one would think that KTM having half of engine components should weigh less. But owing to lighter and more expensive material selection with Yamaha R3, Aprilia RS 457 and Kawasaki Ninja brothers are evident here.Yamaha R3 Vs Rivals – Specs, hardware and featuresNinja 300 still offers RSU telescopic forks. Having profound riding experience with Ninja 300 for around 4 years, better componentry would help in sharper cornering. Even 160cc single cylinder motorcycles are getting USD forks these days. Other misses in Ninja brothers are halogen headlights and turn indicators. Even at Rs. 5.24 lakh (ex-sh) for Ninja 400.Aprilia RS457Except for slip and assist clutch, they don’t really offer any special attributes. That said, even the Yamaha R3 misses out on any of the special attributes and features like a TFT dash that Aprilia and KTM offer. Aprilia is the only one with adjustable front suspension (preload) and ride modes. Both Yamaha R3 and Ninja 300 get 140-section rear tyre, which is slightly skinny when compared to 150-section tyres of rivals.None of the contenders in this comparison have a dual-disc brake setup at the front, which would have looked dope. If you’re wondering, Benelli 302 R used to offer a dual-disc setup at the front. Considering everything, Aprilia RS 457 comes off as the clear value proposition in this comparo based on spec sheet. Until Yamaha brings in R3 via CKD route at a lower price point and KTM launches next-gen RC 390 with larger 399cc engine. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2023 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache, Access

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      Bajaj Pulsar NSTop 10 Two-Wheelers Showcase Remarkable Sales Performance in India for November 2023The two-wheeler industry in India continues its upward trajectory, with November 2023 witnessing impressive sales figures across various models. The top 10 two-wheelers have displayed robust performance, showcasing the evolving preferences of Indian consumers.Hero Splendor Retains the Top Spot Despite Minor DipHero Splendor retained its position as the best-selling two-wheeler in the country. Despite a slight decrease in sales compared to November 2022, the Hero Splendor secured a significant market share of 22.39%, selling 2,50,786 units. Honda Activa surged ahead with a substantial 11.98% growth, selling 1,96,055 units and solidifying its place as the second most preferred two-wheeler in India. Following closely, the Honda Shine witnessed remarkable growth of 35.64%, showcasing a preference for its features and performance.Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2023 vs Nov 2022 – YoY sales performanceBajaj Auto made significant strides in the market, with its Pulsar and Platina models demonstrating extraordinary growth. The Bajaj Pulsar recorded an astonishing 79.29% increase in sales, securing the fourth spot, while the Bajaj Platina showcased a remarkable surge of 79.83% compared to the same period last year, positioning itself as a strong contender in the market.Hero HF Deluxe and TVS Jupiter Witness Substantial GrowthHero HF Deluxe and TVS Jupiter witnessed substantial growth rates of 78.91% and 53.64%, respectively, highlighting the growing demand for these models among consumers. This surge in sales solidifies their positions among the top-selling two-wheelers in the country. Suzuki Access, TVS XL, and TVS Apache also displayed commendable performances, each contributing significantly to the overall sales growth in the segment. Suzuki Access saw a 9.14% increase in sales, while TVS XL and TVS Apache showcased growth rates of 26.16% and 51.26%, respectively.Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2023 vs Oct 2023 – MoM sales performanceMonth on Month PerformanceHero Splendor, witnessed a considerable decline in sales, amounting to a decrease of 19.37%, with November sales at 2,50,786 compared to October’s 3,11,031. Similarly, the Honda Activa, securing the second spot, faced a decline of 10.42%, selling 1,96,055 units in November compared to 2,18,856 in October.Following the trend, Honda Shine experienced a decline of 4.67%, selling 1,55,943 units in November compared to 1,63,587 in October. Meanwhile, Bajaj Pulsar faced a more significant decrease of 19.29%, with November sales at 1,30,403 compared to 1,61,572 in October. This shift in their sales figures indicates a temporary alteration in consumer preferences or market conditions. While the Hero HF Deluxe encountered a marginal decrease of 1.10%, its overall sales remained relatively stable, selling 1,16,421 units in November compared to 1,17,719 in October.TVS Jupiter, Bajaj Platina, and TVS XL Reflect Similar DeclinesTVS Jupiter, Bajaj Platina, and TVS XL experienced declines of 20.65%, 18.69%, and 18.21%, respectively. TVS Jupiter sold 72,859 units in November, down from 91,824 in October. Bajaj Platina recorded sales of 60,607 units in November, compared to 74,539 in October. TVS XL sold 43,482 units in November, down from 53,162 in October. These figures signify a collective downturn in sales for these models during November 2023.Suzuki Access and TVS Apache Display Marginal ChangesSuzuki Access faced a 7.73% decline in sales, with November figures at 52,512 units compared to 56,909 in October, reflecting a moderate shift in its market performance. Conversely, the TVS Apache witnessed a marginal increase of 0.09%, selling 41,025 units in November compared to 40,988 in October, maintaining relative stability compared to the rest of the top 10 two-wheelers. More

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      Yamaha R3 And MT-03 Launched In India – Start From Rs. 4.6 Lakh

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      Yamaha R3 and MT-03 launchedThe 321cc parallel-twin DOHC liquid-cooled engine on Yamaha R3 and MT-03 launched, generates around 40 hp of peak power and 29.5 Nm of peak torqueThe Call Of The Blue is back in business by introducing multi-cylinder motorcycles after what felt like ages. Now, the entry into Yamaha’s multi-cylinder motorcycle lineup starts with the new YZF-R3 and MT-03 launched today. Prices for this dynamic duo start from Rs. 4,59,900 (ex-sh) for MT-03 and Rs. 4,64,900 for its fully-faired counterpart R3.Yamaha R3 And MT-03 Launched In IndiaUp until now, R15M was the most expensive Yamaha motorcycle in India. That changes now, as Yamaha has re-introduced YZF-R3 and launched its street naked counterpart, MT-03 for the first time in India. There are two colours on offer with Yamaha R3 – Icon Blue and Yamaha Black. While MT-03 gets Midnight Black and Midnight Cyan shades.Yamaha R3 was first launched in India in 2015 in BS4 guise and was the arch-rival to another 300cc twinner from Japan, Kawasaki Ninja 300, along with Italians like Benelli 302R. R3 took its sweet time for re-launch. But it is finally here. MT-03 however, is at the Indian gates for the first time. Sold via select dealers.R3 now gets a lot sharper design than the previous model. The new design is in line with other YZF-R products like R1, M1, R6, and even R15 that we have in India. It has a sleek and aerodynamic design and a new dash of colours too. Same goes with MT-03, where it falls in line with other MT vehicles and looks like a bigger MT-15, which it is.Yamaha MT-03 Midnight CyanYamaha MT-03 Midnight BlackLike other products in R-World, R3 also gets an air duct between the headlights for optimal cooling. Speaking about headlights, they are LEDs now and the turn indicators are integrated into the fairing. RVMs are still mounted on the cowl. It gets a decent windscreen, clip-on handlebars, sculpted fuel tank, split seat design and upswept exhaust.MT-03 gets the same attributes, but lacks a fairing. The footpegs are slightly rear set indicating that it is a track machine. It gets a fully digital instrument cluster showing various data like fuel capacity, gear position, coolant temp, real-time and average fuel economy, trip meter, clock and more.Specs and equipmentBoth Yamaha R3 and MT-03 get the same 321cc, liquid-cooled paralle-twin motor with a DOHC setup. It generates around 40 bhp of peak power and 29.5 Nm of peak orque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch too.Yamaha YZF-R3 Icon BlueThe main highlight of Yamaha R3 and MT-03 is its low kerb weight. R3 tips the scales at 169 kg, whereas MT-03 weighs 1 kg lighter at 168 kg. This is not only lighter than its arch-rival Ninja 300, but also RC 390, G 310 RR and Apache RR 310. Hence power:weight ratio is highest in this segment.Other hardware specs include USD forks at front and a mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by 298 mm and 220 mm discs at front and rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. R3 gets 17” wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres. Royal Enfield 650s might be the biggest threat to Yamaha’s 300cc twinner duo, even though they don’t really compete in any other aspects than pricing. More

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      Simple Dot One Launched – 3.7kWh, 151km, Touchscreen For 1 Lakh

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      New Affordable Simple Dot One LaunchedThe Simple Energy’s affordable Simple Dot One launched will be available at an introductory price for first set of Bengaluru resident buyersSince the revision of FAME II subsidy by Indian Government, there has been a new shift in strategies within 2W EV manufacturers in introducing affordable versions of their products. Ather launched 450S, Ola launched S1 Air, S1 X range. Simple Energy has taken a similar route and launched Simple Dot One in India at Rs. 1 lakh (ex-sh).Simple Dot One LaunchedThe latest electric scooter from Simple Energy Stables is its much awaited Dot One. The electric mobility startup has priced Dot One at Rs. 99,999 (ex-sh, Bengaluru). This is introductory pricing for Dot One exclusively for pre-booked Simple One customers from Bengaluru city. This special pricing is till availability of inventory and is subjected to change there after.Bookings for the same are open online. For starters, Simple Dot One affordable electric scooter is based on Simple Energy’s maiden product, Simple One. There is just one standard variant with Dot One and four colour options – Namma Red, Brazen Black, Grace White, and Azure Blue. For early bid buyers, Simple Energy is also offering customization.This is in the form of LightX and BrazenX colour options. Deliveries of Simple Dot One will commence in Bengaluru first, followed by other cities in future. If we take a look at the Rs. 1 lakh price tag, it strategically undercuts Ather’s affordable model, 450S. However, Ola’s S1 X+ with the recent Rs. 20,000 discount proves to be quite disruptive at Rs. 89,999 (ex-sh, limited price).Simple Dot One SpecsIf we zoom out a little and soak in the headline figures that Simple Dot One is brining to the table, things start to fall in place in favour of Simple Dot One, at least on paper. Speaking of headline figures, Simple Dot One has a 3.7 kWh battery promising a 160 km (IDC claimed) range on a single charge. This is just one fixed battery, unlike Simple One with a secondary removable one.Specs & componentryDrawing power from this battery is an 8.5 kW (11.4 bhp) (peak power) and 72 Nm electric motor. Performance is impressive on paper with Dot One accelerating to 40 km/h in 2.77 seconds. Top speed is 105 km/h. There are four ride modes – Eco, Ride, Dash and Sonic. There are disc brakes at both ends with CBS, 12-inch alloy wheels with 90/90 tubeless tyres, all LED lighting and more.Another attribute that Simple Dot One packs that rivals don’t is a 7-inch touchscreen instrument screen with seamless app connectivity. Under-seat storage is quite large, at 35L and the ground clearance is a respectable 164.5 mm. Kerb weight is 126 kg.Simple Dot One FeaturesWords from the manufacturerSpeaking at the launch, Mr. Suhas Rajkumar, Founder & CEO, Simple Energy, said, “Today marks a pivotal moment in the history of Simple Energy as we launch the Simple Dot One., the newest member of our expanding portfolio. The Dot One. symbolizes our commitment to delivering a top-tier yet affordable electric mobility experience, seamlessly blending elegant design with cutting-edge features for our esteemed customers.Our unwavering dedication to sustainable mobility remains steadfast, and we are confident that the Simple Dot On.e, equipped with its disruptive capabilities, will not only make a mark in the market but also capture the minds of discerning consumers.” More