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      Triumph Thruxton 400 Spotted Testing With Fairing – Based On Speed 400

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      Triumph Thruxton 400The same 398.15cc single-cylinder engine with 39.5 bhp and 37 Nm on Speed 400 is likely to make it on the upcoming Triumph Thruxton 400Bajaj-Triumph duo first announced the new 400cc platform, there were many speculations that this platform could spawn in the future. One of those speculations was Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer. As of now, the company has launched Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. For the first time, Thruxton 400 has been spotted testing and we like what we see.Triumph Thruxton 400 Spotted Testing With FairingCafe Racers have an appealing design language that many enthusiasts love. Triumph has Thruxton lineup to cater for this audience. But all the folks that craved a smaller capacity Cafe Racer from Triumph, can finally rejoice as the first set of spy shots of Triumph Thruxton 400 leaked online.Said test mules were spotted abroad and will be made in India by Bajaj. Small Capacity Cafe Racer style motorcycles are gaining popularity. Even Royal Enfield is jumping on this bandwagon based on Sherpa 450 platform as revealed by their roadmap consisting 13 new motorcycles including New Himalayan.The same platform as Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X will be utilised. Spy shots reveal a stylish motorcycle that has all the elements of a neo-retro motorcycle to win you over. This Cafe Racer style gets a bikini fairing that could be termed as a headlight cowl. This fairing extends to the bottom of its fuel tank, lending a muscular appeal.Triumph Thruxton 400 bikini fairingAs seen in spy shots above, Triumph Thruxton 400 gets a round headlight. This is identical to Speed 400’s round LED headlight. The fairing is slightly sporty with aggressive cuts and creases in it. There is a transparent windshield too and it will offer marginal wind protection when ducked and riding aggressively.Componentry and specsWhere componentry is concerned, Triumph Thruxton 400 gets the same USD front forks as Speed 400, but this test mule sported a black finish instead of gold. Radiator positioning, exhaust routing and end can look identical to that of Speed 400’s. There are a few differences, though. Triumph is offering clip-on handlebars on Thruxton 400.This ensures a sporty riding position and demands quite a lean from rider. Bar end mirrors look identical to Speed 400. Seat and subframe look identical too but tail section is different on Thruxton 400 test mules than what we saw with Speed 400. Other similarities include wheels and tyres along with fuel tank and powertrain.Triumph Thruxton 400 profileSpeaking of powertrain, upcoming Triumph Thruxton 400 will share its powertrain with Speed 400. This 398.15cc single-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled 4V engine is capable of developing 39.5 bhp of peak power at 8,000 RPM and 37.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM. Ride-by-wire throttle, slip and assist clutch, a 6-speed gearbox and other attributes will be on offer as well.This test mule looks close to prodution and the basic motorcycle is already developed. Considering these factors, Bajaj-Triumph duo can launch by mid-2024. When launched, there would be no real rival for Thruxton 400 in the 300cc to 500cc segment in India.Thruxton 400 rear sectionSource – Autostreet More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup October 2023 – 1.60 lakh Pulsars sold in Domestic Markets

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      Bajaj Auto has posted a 33.71 percent YoY growth in domestic markets while on the export front, Bajaj Auto saw a 6.33 percent declineBajaj Auto two-wheeler sales in October 2023 increased on a YoY basis. Taking total sales (domestic + exports) into account, numbers stood at 3,88,428 units in October 2023, up from 3,30,266 units sold in October 2022. It was the Pulsar that was the highest-selling model lineup in domestic markets while it was the Boxer that excelled in terms of exports. Bajaj sold around 1.61 lakh units of the Pulsars in October 2023, the highest ever to date thus creating a sales record.Bajaj Pulsar leads the list with a 61% shareTotal domestic sales stood at 2,64,018 units in the past month, up 33.71 percent from 1,97,453 units sold in October 2022. This related to a volume growth of 66,565 units. It was the Bajaj Pulsar that headed the list with 161,572 units sold last month, a 41.89 percent YoY growth over 1,13,870 units sold in October 2022. This was a volume growth of 47,702 units to command a 61.20 percent market share.The Pulsar was also featured as the 3rd best-selling motorcycle last month after the Hero Splendor and Honda Shine. In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc model that saw sales of 97,083 units. Pulsar 150cc sales stood at 32,880 units while Pulsar 200cc and 250cc sales were at 24,318 units and 7,291 units respectively with each posting a YoY growth except for the 200cc model.At No. 2 was the Platina with 74,359 units sold last month, up 28.56 percent over 57,842 units sold in October 2022 to command a 28.16 percent share in domestic markets. There was the Bajaj Chetak that saw outstanding YoY sales growth last month. With 12,137 units sold in October 2023, up from 3,756 units sold in October 2022, it related to a 223.14 percent growth. It was in August 2023, that the company cut prices of the Chetak electric scooter while it also discontinued the Base variant.Bajaj Sales Breakup October 2023 – DomesticBajaj CT sales dipped by 29.63 percent YoY in October 2023, down to 11,886 units from 16,891 units sold in October 2022. Avenger saw a 17.91 percent YoY growth in domestic sales to 2,660 units last month, up from 2,256 units sold in October 2022. It was the 200cc model that commanded most of these sales to 1,993 units while the 250cc variant recorded sales of 667 units last month. Dominar sales fell by 50.53 percent YoY to 1,404 units with both its 250cc and 500cc variants recording lower sales.Bajaj sales breakup October 2023 – ExportsWith exports of the company falling by 6.33 percent, almost all models that are on sale in global markets have reported a YoY de-growth. It was only positive sales for the Pulsar and Discover. Total exports stood at 1,24,410 units in October 2023, down from 1,32,813 units sold in October 2022. Boxer saw the highest exports at 67,218 units, though YoY exports dipped by 16.02 percent from 80,038 units shipped in October 2022.In the Boxer lineup it was the 110cc model that commanded the most attention with 50,876 units exported while there were 56,516 units of Boxer 125cc and 9,826 units of Boxer 150cc exported last month. Pulsar exports grew by 69.15 percent YoY to 33,619 units, up from 19,875 units shipped in October 2022 relating to a 13,744 unit volume growth. It was the 200cc model that received the most sales at 17,888 units last month.Bajaj Sales Breakup October 2023 – ExportBajaj CT sales dipped by 45.21 percent YoY to 11,796 units from 21,530 units exported in the same month last year. Discover exports grew by 30.33 percent to 7,820 units with both its 110cc (3,240 units) and 125cc (4,580 units) models showing off positive growth. Thereafter, exports of the Platina (2,217 units), Dominar (1,548 units), Avenger (192 units) and Chetak (0 units) posted a YoY decline in exports. More

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      500cc+ Motorcycle Sales October 2023 – RE 650, Z900, Ninja, Hayabusa

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      Honda Goldwing TourThe 500cc+ motorcycle sales October 2023 charts showed a total of 4,305 units in total, with Royal Enfield contributing almost 92% of itIndia is one of world’s largest markets for motorcycles and scooters. That said, there isn’t usually a lot of action with big bikes. That said, 500cc+ motorcycle sales October 2023 charts showed volume almost doubling YoY with 93.92% growth. Sales went up MoM when compared to September 2023 charts. The primary contributor, however, is still Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor and 650 Twins.500cc+ Motorcycle Sales October 2023In October 2023, Royal Enfield alone sold 3948 units and secured 91.71% market share. Super Meteor 650 topped the charts with 2,202 units sold and single-handedly holding 51.15% market share. RE’s OG 650 Twins, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, sold 1,746 units as opposed to 1,858 units sold last year.This led to a 6.03% YoY decline, losing 112 units in volume. 650 Twins hold 40.56% of market share in this list. If you were wondering which is the best selling and the most affordable 4-cylinder 500cc+ motorcycle, it is Kawasaki Z900 that sold 119 units last month. Sales grew an astounding 240% YoY.Z900 gained 84 units in volume YoY. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R holds the value card in litre-class high-performance 200bhp+ club and it translates to sales with 67 units and 191.30% YoY growth. Volume growth was 44 units YoY. Both Z900 and ZX-10R are perfect examples of how price-sensitive Indian market really is.500cc+ motorcycle sales October 2023Everyone’s favourite Suzuki Hayabusa sold 52 units last month, registering 85.71% YoY growth. Triumph Street Triple sold 29 units and saw 26.09% YoY growth. Street Triple is Triumph’s highest selling big bike, even though Trident exists. Kawasaki Versys 650 and Ninja 650 took 7th and 8th position by selling 16 and 15 units respectively.Big bikes with single-digit salesWhere Versys 650 evened out in terms of sales, Ninja 650 registered 1400% YoY growth as opposed to just 1 unit sold in October 2022. Triumph Speed Twin and Honda Goldwing sold 8 units each and registered 33.33% YoY decline and 166.67% YoY growth respectively. After a long time of zero sales, Honda has sold 8 big bikes in India and all of them were Goldwings.Triumph Trident 660, Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Fat Boy 114 all sold 6 units each. Only the Fat Boy 114 registered 50% YoY growth. Kawasaki sold 4 Ninja H2 SX SE last month, which is a rare occurrence. Whereas Kawasaki Vulcan S, Triumph Speed Twin and Rocket III all sold 3 units each with no growth registered.Harley-Davidson sold 2 units of Nightster and Street Glide each. Kawasaki Z650, Z650 RS, Z900 RS, Ninja H2 SX, Triumph Bonneville T100, Bonneville Bobber and Harley-Davidson Fat Bob all sold 1 units each last month and dwelled at the bottom of 500cc+ motorcycle sales October 2023 charts.There are quite a few motorcycles that didn’t see any takers. Some of them are Honda CB650, Harley-Davidson Pan America, 883 Iron, Kawasaki Ninja 1000, W800, Versys 1000, Triumph Tiger 1200, Bonneville T120, Tiger Sport 660, Bonneville Speedmaster, Speed Triple, Suzuki V-Strom 650, Katana, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4.In total, 500cc+ motorcycle sales October 2023 charts showed a total of 4,305 units sold last month. As opposed to 2,220 units sold in October 2022, this segment almost doubled in sales volume and registered 93.92% YoY growth. Volume growth YoY stood at 2,085 units. More

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      India-made CB350 To Launch In Japan As Honda GB350 C – ‘C Mane Classic’

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      Honda GB350 C for Japan is India-spec CB350With its pure retro classic design, Honda GB350 C can prompt enthusiasts to reconsider their original 350cc classic bike preferencesAs part of its campaign to aggressively target the 350cc segment, Honda has launched the new CB350 in India. The existing 350cc bikes from Honda, the H’ness CB350 and CB350RS, will continue to be sold alongside. The same motorcycle will be shipped to Japan too, where it will be sold under the name GB350 C, where C seems to stand for Classic.New Honda GB350 C in Japan – What’s different?New CB350 utilizes the same platform as that of H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. As of now, Honda does export the CB350 lineup to Japan, where H’ness CB350 is sold as GB350 and CB350 RS as GB350 S. Now CB350 will be sold as GB350 C. Even though it is identical to India-spec CB350, Honda GB350 C will get Japan-specific colours.When compared to H’ness or RS, CB350 gets a new look and comes with some retro timeless design attributes. While the other two 350cc Honda bikes have a neo-retro profile, the new CB350 has a timeless classic design. For folks who currently favour Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda’s new CB350 can emerge as a viable option. However, breaking into Royal Enfield’s cult-like fan following will still be a challenge.At a starting price of Rs. 2 lakh (ex-sh), new CB350 certainly has potential. But it is not something that can be described as completely unique. With design traits resembling those of Classic 350, its nemesis.New Honda CB350 Vs Classic 350Some of the key highlights include round headlamps and rear-view mirrors, a timeless fuel tank, all-LED lighting setup, metallic shrouds for front forks, split seats, a long exhaust and retro front and rear fenders. A total of five colour options are available – Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Marshal Green Metallic, Matte Dune Brown, Matte Crust Metallic and Precious Red Metallic.Honda CB350 specs, performancePowering Honda CB350 is the 348.36cc engine that generates 21 PS of max power and 29.4 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In comparison, Royal Enfield Classic 350 delivers 20.2 PS and 27 Nm. Ride dynamics onboard Honda CB350 are improved with assist and slipper clutch and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).The bike has telescopic front forks and nitrogen-charged rear suspension. Braking apparatus comprises 310 mm and 240 mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is standard across all variants. Honda CB350 is equipped with a retro-styled semi-digital instrument console.It has advanced features such as Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS). The exhaust pipe has a double layer structure, which helps maintain the bike’s visual appeal by preventing thermal discoloration. Users can choose customization options such as Solo Carrier Custom and Comfort Cushion. For personalization, users can choose accessories such as a long visor, backrest and rear carrier. Safety can be improved with accessories such as leg guards and knuckle guards. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup October 2023 – Highest Ever Monthly Sales Recorded

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      New TVS X electric scooterThe company’s motorcycle and scooter segments did well last month with particular emphasis on the iQube, sales of which grew 148 percent YoYTVS Motor Company reported their highest-ever monthly sales in October 2023. The company saw both its motorcycle and scooter segments show off positive results while growth was seen both in domestic and global markets. Total TVS sales (domestic + exports) stood at 4,19,292 units in the past month, up from 3,43,614 units sold in October 2022. This related to a volume growth of 75,615 units. It was also a MoM growth from a total of 3,85,443 units sold in September 2023 (domestic – 3,00,493 units + exports – 84,950 units).TVS Jupiter leads the domestic sales list with 26.62% market shareTotal domestic sales in October 2023 stood at 3,44,957 units which was a 25.01 percent YoY growth over 2,75,934 units sold in October 2022. This led to a 69,023 unit volume growth. It was Jupiter that topped sales charts with 91,824 units sold in October 2023, up 19.19 percent from 77,042 units sold in October 2022.Jupiter currently commands a 26.62 percent share in the company lineup. It was in October 2023 that the company introduced the new Jupiter 125 SmartXonnect. Following this introduction, TVS Jupiter 125 is now offered in 3 variants of Drum Alloy, Disc and SmartXonnect variants, priced between Rs 86,405 and Rs 96,855 (ex-showroom).It was the TVS XL that was at No. 2 with 53,162 units sold last month. This was a 19.10 percent YoY growth from 44,638 units sold in October 2022. TVS Raider sales improved by 96.59 percent YoY to 47,483 units last month from 24,153 units sold in October 2022. However, it was the Apache that reported lower sales down by 4.39 percent YoY to 39,187 units. There had been 40,988 units sold in October 2022.TVS Sales Breakup October 2023 – DomesticiQube electric scooter showed highest sales growth of 148.32%While TVS Ntorq (34,476 units) and Sport (24,864 units) saw sales growth at 11.04 percent and 37.17 percent YoY, it was outstanding sales seen in the case of the iQube e-scooter that has seen sales increase 148.32 percent YoY. iQube sales which had stood at 8,103 units in October 2022 improved to 20,121 units in the past month. A new electric scooter has been spied on test in Bengaluru with a design that is strikingly akin to the iQube while it also follows some Ather designs.TVS has also seen sales growth for both the Radeon (16,977 units) and Zest (7,410 units), however sales dipped for the Star City by 22.76 percent down to 5,784 units in October 2023, down from 7,488 units sold in October 2022. There were also 2,620 units of Ronin and 1,049 units of the TVS 310 sold last month, with the latter recording a 186.61 percent YoY growth from 366 units sold in October 2022.TVS Exports October 2023With a strong global reach and performance in export markets, TVS exports improved by 9.84 percent in October 2023 to 74,337 units, up from 67,680 units sold in October 2022. In international markets, it was TVS Star City 125 that saw most sales at 47,550 units up 115.82 percent from 22,032 units sold in October 2022 to command a 63.97 percent share on this list.TVS Sales Breakup October 2023 – ExportsAt No. 2 was the Apache with 8,394 units sold last month, up 9.27 percent from 7,682 units sold in October 2022 while Jupiter exports also improved by 115.94 percent to 5,718 units last month from 2,648 units sold in the same month last year. TVS Ntorq also saw higher exports by 51.67 percent YoY to 5,554 units in October 2023 from 3,662 units sold in October 2022.Raider had 4,253 units shipped last month, up by 4.24 percent over 4,080 units exported in October 2022. Sales de-growth was seen in the case of TVS Sport, exports of which fell by 58.18 percent to 1,878 units in October 2023. There had been 4,491 units shipped in October 2022. Even as there were 628 units of the Ronin and 348 units of TVS XL exported last month, exports of the RR310 dipped by 90.41 percent to just 14 units, down from 146 units shipped in October 2022. More

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      Orxa Mantis e-Bike Launched At Rs. 3.6 Lakh – Ultraviolette F77 Rival

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      Orxa Mantis Electric Motorcycle Launched In IndiaOrxa Mantis comes in a sporty package, promises exhilarating rides and has IDC certified range of 221 kmBengaluru-based Orxa Energies has launched its first electric two-wheeler, Orxa Mantis, at a starting price of Rs 3.60 lakh. At this price point, it is a direct rival to the base variant of Ultraviolette F77. The latter is priced at Rs 3.80 lakh and is currently one of the fastest electric motorcycles in the country.Orxa Mantis – Key featuresIn the race to launch Ultraviolette’s first rival, Orxa seems to have had an upper hand, as opposed to Magron Novus and Raptee. True to its name, Orxa Mantis has all the qualities associated with an apex predator. Some of the key highlights include an aggressive front fascia, sharp fairing, sculpted fuel tank enclosure, split seat design and elevated tail section.The e-bike will be available in exciting dual-tone colour options, with contrasting graphics and decals. As of now, two colour options – Urban Black and Jungle Grey. At the sides, one can easily notice the large battery pack. The battery is enclosed within a hybrid aluminium case that has IP67-rated ingress protection.The enclosure has straight grooves that complement the bike’s sporty profile. Mantis has a 5-inch full-digital TFT dashboard. Orxa is using its own Linux-based operating system for the dash. The instrument console has Bluetooth connectivity. Users can pair their phones using Mantis app to access phone notifications, ride analytics and navigation. The electric bike has an all-LED setup, including a Mantis-inspired twin projector LED headlamp.Orxa Mantis – DesignOrxa Mantis specs, range, top speedOrxa Mantis is utilizing an 8.9 kWh battery pack that supplies power to a liquid-cooled BLDC motor. This makes it the first electric two-wheeler in India to have a liquid-cooled setup. It has helped achieve a compact profile for the motor that weighs just 11.5 kg. The motor delivers 20.5 kW (27.5 hp) of max power and 93 Nm of peak torque.Rated top speed is 135 km/h, whereas acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achievable in 8.9 seconds. The e-bike uses a belt final drive and has Orxa’s proprietary ride-by-wire throttle control. Other highlights include regenerative braking and side stand sensors. The bike has a ground clearance of 180 mm and weighs 182 kg.This seems heavy, but it is still lighter than Ultraviolette F77 weighing 197 kg. Mantis has 221 km range, which is 15 km more than F77 (206 km IDC). However, F77 has a top-spec Recon variant that has a range of 307 km. It utilizes a larger 10.3 kWh battery pack.Orxa mantis – SpecsA 1.3 kW standard charger is included in the price of Orxa Mantis. Users have the option to buy a 3.3 kW Blitz charger. The price of the fast charger is yet to be revealed. Both chargers can be used as portable units or fixed on a wall. Orxa will be offering a range of accessories such as side panniers (30 L) and top box (45 L).Orxa Mantis pre-bookingFor the first 1,000 customers, Orxa is offering a pre-booking amount of just Rs 10,000. It will be later increased to Rs 25,000. The booking amount is fully refundable. Deliveries are expected to commence around April 2024. More

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      India Made Triumph 400 Launched In Malaysia – Price RM 27k – 30k (Rs 4.8 L – 5.3 L)

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      Triumph Scrambler 400X Launched in MalaysiaIn Malaysia, rivals to single-cylinder Triumphs include KTM 390 Duke, Modenas Dominar 400 and Kawasaki Z400Made-in-India Triumph Speed 400 and Triumph Scrambler 400X are exported to multiple overseas markets. One of these locations is Malaysia, where prices for the 2024 models have been announced. Hardware specs are the same as India-spec Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X.2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X Malaysia prices2024 Triumph Speed 400 will be available at a starting price of RM26,900 (Rs 4.78 lakh) in Malaysia. Triumph Scrambler 400X starts at RM29,900, which is approximately Rs 5.31 lakh. In India, Speed 400 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.33 lakh.Triumph Speed 400 launched in MalaysiaWhereas Scrambler 400X starts at Rs 2.63 lakh. It was Speed 400 that was launched first in India in July. Scrambler 400X was launched last month in October. The single-cylinder Triumph bikes have been introduced in other locations such as Philippines and the United Kingdom. More international markets will be covered in 2024.While both Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X are underpinned by the same platform, they come with distinctive styling and some changes in specs. For example, Speed 400 has a single-piece seat, whereas Scrambler 400X has a split seat format. Differences can also be seen across colour options, exhaust muffler and choice of tyres. 400X has off-road focused equipment such as radiator and sump guards, hand guards and knobby, dual-purpose tyres. It also gets switchable ABS for enhanced control and handling across off-road environments.Speed 400 has 17-inch wheels at both ends, whereas Scrambler 400X has 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels. There is a difference in wheelbase, with Speed 400 at 1,377 mm and the 400X at 1,418 mm. Scrambler 400X seat height is 835 mm, as compared to 790 mm of Speed 400. Scrambler 400X is around 9 kg heavier than Speed 400 that weighs 176 kg. While rear 230 mm disc brake is same for both bikes, Scrambler 400X has a larger 320 mm disc at front in comparison to 300 mm of Speed 400.Common features include the round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, USD front forks in golden finish, fuel tank design and tail section. Another common feature is the semi-digital instrument console. Both bikes use a 398.15 cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC engine. It generates 40 PS of max power and 39.5 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Triumph Speed 400, 400X market responseTriumph’s bet on single-cylinder bikes seems to be delivering good returns. Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X have emerged as a popular option across both domestic and international markets. In domestic market, Triumph 400 was ranked at 5th spot in the list of bestselling 300cc to 500cc motorcycles in September.Of course, Royal Enfield bikes continue to be the favourite. But Triumph 400 has raced ahead of other rivals such as Honda, Jawa and Yezdi. With growing popularity, Triumph 400 bikes could reduce the gap with Royal Enfield even further. More

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      Ather Family Scooter, Next Gen 450 Series Confirmed By CEO – Launch In 2024

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      Image for reference onlyAs opposed to current 450X and 450S, Ather’s Evolution of 450 series is likely to pack more features and kit and priced at a premium than current modelsLeading India’s electric 2W mobility are manufacturers like Ola Electric, TVS Motor, Ather Energy and others. Being one of India’s leading 2W EV makers, Ather has been a popular choice for Indians. Now, the company is expanding its product lineup with Ather family scooter and next-gen Ather 450 Series scooters.Ather Family Scooter, Next Gen 450 Series Confirmed By CEOTarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, took to social media and announced that the company is working on a new electric scooter that will be a family-oriented product as opposed to sporty and youthful 450 Series of electric scooters currently on sale. Mehta expressed that Indian buyers are demanding for something more from them.He confirmed that Ather family scooter will be bigger and more practical and family-oriented scooter. Further, Mehta stated that the launch timeline for this family scooter is 2024 and it seems to align with the recent test mules that have been circling around India’s Silicon City, Bengaluru, Karnataka.This particular scooter seems to be from Ather and has a few design traits of TVS iQube, its key competitor when launched. It is a more conventional scooter in design. CEO Tarun Mehta confirms, Ather family scooter will pack ample size, comfort, storage and a whole lot more, wrapped in one fantastic package.Time for a family scooter…. and more!After spending a decade perfecting the Ather 450, we now believe that there’s demand for something more.So many folks love @atherenergy as a brand but want a bigger, family-oriented scooter from us. That’s why we’re gearing up to launch…— Tarun Mehta (@tarunsmehta) November 22, 2023He went to state that pricing will be competitive. “We’re ensuring it’s affordable, making the Ather family experience accessible to more people.” he said.Evolution of 450 Series of electric scootersApart from confirming Ather family scooter, Tarun Mehta also spilled the beans on Ather’s next ambitious project. Ather will soon introduce an evolution of 450 Series scooters which will offer the pinnacle of refined performance. This evolution of 450 Series will pack in best-in-class features and is set to redefine riding experience for buyers.The company will launch it in early 2024 and will come at a premium. But Mehta assures that it is worth the money. Sometime ago, Ather has homologated two new scooters in India – 450X HR and 450S HR. These are based on 450 Series of scooters with HR suffix. We initially thought it would mean “High Range” or something related to electric range on a single charge.Ather 450X HR HomologatedAther 450S HR homologatedBut looking at company’s direction as hinted by Ather’s CEO, 450X HR and 450S HR are likely to pack in more kit and features than standard model. Maybe a larger 10.2-inch touchscreen like TVS X? Maybe speakers like Ola S1 Pro? Perhaps cruise control or ADAS tech? Only time will tell. More details will be revealed in the future.There is a possibility of HR models being Ather’s patented maxi-scooter with HR abbreviating to “High Rider”. Considering Ather specified early 2024 for Evolution of 450 Series as launch timeline. We would wager that Ather family scooter will launch later next year after extensive testing. More