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      Hero MotoCorp April 2025 Sales Down 42.76% – Planned Production Halt Impacts Output

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      Hero Splendor : Image – Ryt To KnowHero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported a steep decline in sales for April 2025. The company sold a total of 3,05,406 units during the month, registering a 42.76% drop year-on-year (YoY) compared to 5,33,585 units sold in April 2024. The month-on-month (MoM) performance also saw a 44.43% drop over March 2025, when Hero sold 5,49,604 units.
      Hero MotoCorp April 2025 Sales
      In the domestic market, Hero MotoCorp dispatched 2,88,524 units in April 2025, a 43.79% drop compared to the 5,13,296 units sold in April 2024. The company also witnessed a steep 43.44% MoM decline over March 2025’s 5,10,086 domestic sales.
      Hero MotoCorp April 2025 Sales
      Motorcycles continued to be the bulk contributor, but sales fell sharply to 2,86,089 units – down 42.38% YoY from 4,96,542 units in April 2024 and 43.53% lower than 5,06,641 units sold in March 2025. Scooters too saw a heavy hit, with sales plummeting 47.85% YoY to 19,317 units from 37,043 in April 2024, and 55.04% lower than the 42,963 scooters sold in March 2025.
      Exports dropped to 16,882 units in April 2025, a decline of 16.79% YoY compared to 20,289 units in April 2024 and a steep 57.28% fall from 39,518 units in March 2025.
      Planned Production Halt Impacts Output
      The company attributed the April sales dip in part to a scheduled production halt across multiple facilities. As part of a planned operational strategy, Hero MotoCorp temporarily suspended production from April 17–19 at its Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana plants. The move was aimed at realigning supply chains and conducting scheduled maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Hero expects production and dispatches to normalize from May 2025.
      Retail Demand Remains Strong, VIDA EV Sales Soar
      Despite lower dispatch numbers, Hero MotoCorp recorded over 5.05 lakh VAHAN registrations for its internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers in April 2025, highlighting strong customer demand and healthy retail momentum. The company stated that its retail market share has consistently grown month-on-month throughout 2025.
      Hero’s electric brand VIDA continued its growth trajectory. The company dispatched 7,116 units of the VIDA V2 electric scooter in April 2025, while VAHAN registrations stood at 6,123 units — a significant year-on-year rise. This reflects VIDA’s growing presence in India’s competitive electric two-wheeler segment. More

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      Suzuki 2W Sales April 2025 – Access, Burgman, Avenis, Gixxer

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      New Suzuki BurgmanSuzuki Motorcycle India, one of the country’s leading scooter manufacturers, has announced its sales performance for the month of April 2025. The company has had a productive month updating its lineup to BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. These include scooters like Burgman Street and Avenis along with motorcycles like Gixxer, V-Strom and even the mighty Hayabusa.
      The company launched the 2025 Access in India, which is currently its best-selling and most important vehicle in the country. In the month of April 2025, the company registered YoY growth when compared to the sales performance from April 2024. However, there was a noticeable decline in sales MoM. Let’s break down the numbers.
      Suzuki 2W Sales April 2025
      In April 2025, Suzuki Motorcycle India sold a total of 1,12,948 units across both domestic and export markets. When compared to the 99,377 units sold in April 2024 and 1,25,930 units sold in March 2025, Suzuki witnessed a YoY growth of 13.66%, gaining 13,571 units in volume YoY. However, there was a MoM decline of 10.31%, losing 12,982 units in volume.
      Suzuki sold 95,214 units in the domestic market last month. Domestic market accounts for 84.3% of the company’s total sales. When compared to the 88,067 units sold in April 2024, there was an 8.12% growth YoY. However, Suzuki sold 1,05,736 units in March 2025, resulting in a 9.95% MoM decline, losing 10,522 units in volume.
      Suzuki 2W Sales April 2025
      The company’s exports account for around 15.7% of the total sales, down from 16.04% in March 2025. With 17,734 units shipped, there was a 56.8% YoY growth as opposed to the 11,310 units shipped last year. However, the 20,194 units shipped in March 2025 made sure that Suzuki witnessed a 12.18% MoM decline, losing 12,982 units in volume.
      Statement from Suzuki
      Commenting on the monthly performance, Mr. Deepak Mutreja, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, “This positive start to the year fills us with gratitude. Each unit sold represents the beginning of a new journey with our customers and we are thankful to be a part of it. We will continue to work sincerely to meet the evolving expectations of our customers and contribute positively to their journey with us.” More

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      TVS Apache RTX 300 ADV Spied – MD Sudarshan Venu Testing The Upcoming Motorcycle

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      Apache RTX 300 ADV SpiedTVS Motor Company is getting ready to enter the booming adventure motorcycle segment in India with its upcoming Apache RTX 300. Fresh spy shots have now emerged online, revealing the bike testing alongside its most likely rivals – Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure, hinting that TVS is benchmarking its new ADV against all key contenders in the mid-capacity ADV category. It is also expected to compete with the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and Yezdi Adventure.
      TVS MD Spotted Testing the Bike
      Interestingly, TVS MD Sudarshan Venu himself was spotted riding the RTX 300. This suggests the bike is in its final stages of development, with a launch expected within the next two to three months. Apache RTX 300 will mark TVS’s first ever entry into the adventure segment, a category that has gained serious momentum in recent years.
      Apache RTX 300 ADV Spied
      Design-wise, the Apache RTX 300 looks like a well-built, true adventure tourer. It features a tall stance, upright riding posture, long travel suspension, knobby tyres, an upswept exhaust and what appears to be a split seat layout. The spy images reveal a semi-faired body and a muscular fuel tank. It also gets a luggage rack, sleek LED turn indicators, LED tail light, and high-mounted handlebars for relaxed touring ergonomics.
      The front forks are USD units finished in black, matched to a rear monoshock. We expect a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combo. Braking will be handled by petal discs on both ends and switchable dual-channel ABS is likely to be offered.
      Apache RTX 300 ADV Spied
      Powerful New 300cc Engine
      The TVS Apache RTX 300 will be powered by the brand’s new RT-XD4 engine, which was showcased during the 2024 MotoSoul event. This is a 299cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve motor, expected to churn out around 35 bhp and 28.5 Nm. It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, and a bi-directional quickshifter.
      Modern Tech and Connectivity
      Interestingly, it will not get a horizontal TFT instrument cluster like the Apache RTR 310 or RR 310. Instead there is a horizontal unit, likely featuring Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, call and message alerts via the TVS SmartXonnect app, and possibly music controls. These features would give it a tech edge in its class.
      TVS has already trademarked the Apache RTX name, and with multiple real-world sightings and the company MD riding the bike himself, the official launch seems imminent. Expect the Apache RTX 300 to launch in the next 2-3 months, with an expected price starting from around Rs 2.4 lakh to Rs 2.7 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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      New Electric Motorcycle Spied Testing – Splendor Rival With ADV Design?

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      New Electric Motorcycle Spied Testing In IndiaWith its heavy-duty frame, the mystery bike appears capable of carrying not just passengers, but substantial loads as well
      India’s electric two-wheeler segment has been witnessing rapid growth, with new brands and products continually eying for a share of the pie. Recent spy shots reveal a new electric motorcycle that could be positioned as a commuter bike. It could also cater to the B2C segment, given the bike’s extra-thick frame tubing and cargo-friendly features. Let’s dive deeper to explore what this mystery electric motorcycle is all about.
      Styling and features
      A retro theme is evident with the circular headlamp and rear-view mirrors. While the bike looks largely utilitarian, it gets some features that are normally seen with ADV bikes. For example, the bike has a raised front beak and dual-purpose tyres. Such features could be useful when negotiating rough patches and unpaved roads.
      It is possible that the bike could also be targeted at rural markets, where users often need to carry multiple passengers and heavy loads. The extra-long seat can be especially useful for family-oriented commuting. Stretching almost the entire length of the bike, the long seat can also accommodate a wide variety of cargo or luggage items.
      Bajaj Freedom CNG bike also has a long seat, but this one seems to be even longer and wider. One can also notice a robust luggage rack at the rear. The thickness of the metal tubing is significantly more than that of popular commuter bikes such as Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Shine 100. The frame tubing is even thicker, especially in the central section.
      New Electric Motorcycle Spied Testing In India
      Such thick tubing is necessary, as the bike is equipped with a large battery pack. The thick tubing will also allow the bike to support heavy loading, in terms of both passengers and cargo. Pillion riders can expect added comfort with the oversized footrests. These also enhance the bike’s load-carrying capacity.
      Performance, range
      Technical specifications are not available and the bike does not even have any branding elements. However, looking at the massive battery pack, it is possible that this mystery bike could be looking to offer a best-in-class range. Assuming it is using a lithium-ion battery pack, the range could be around 150-200 km. As the bike is likely to be positioned as a commuter motorcycle, its top speed could be capped at around 80 kmph.
      With the heavyset frame and large battery pack, this mystery bike will be heavier than the usual commuter bikes. It may have a torque-focused power delivery rather than prioritizing speed and fast acceleration. The bike can be seen with a mid-mounted motor, connected to a chain drive transmission. This will allow easy maintenance and repairs, even at local shops.
      This mystery bike has standard telescopic forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers. Alloys appear to be 17-inches at both ends, wrapped in dual-purpose tyres. The bike has disc brakes at both ends, with CBS for enhanced braking. Tech kit includes a rectangular digital screen, likely an LCD display. A USB charging port could also be part of the package. Being a commuter, this mystery bike may not have connectivity features.
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      Top 10 Motorcycles FY25 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache, Classic 350

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 400India’s motorcycle market for FY25 was firmly in the hands of Hero MotoCorp. The company had three motorcycles on this list accounting for 47,52,589 units alone which is around half of the volume on this list. This was followed by Honda with 22,26,514 units, Bajaj with 17,64,556 units, Bajaj with 8,46,037 units and Royal Enfield with 3,50,732 units.
      The top 10 Motorcycles FY25 sales chart accounted for a total of 99,40,428 units in total, which registered an 8.58% YoY growth over the 91,55,207 units sold in FY24. This resulted in a volume growth of 7,85,221 within this list. Unlike the Top 10 Scooters FY25 sales chart, there were a few motorcycles on this list that registered YoY decline.
      Top 10 Motorcycles FY25
      At the top of this chart, we have Hero MotoCorp’s prized possession, the Splendor. This commuter sold 34,98,449 units and accounted for 35.19% of the total sales within this list. In FY24, Splendor sold 32,93,324 units and hence the YoY growth for FY25 was 6.23% with a volume gain of 2,05,125 units YoY.
      In 2nd place, we have Honda’s Shine with 18,91,399 units sold in FY25. While the sales are not as much as Splendor, Shine has registered a 27.54% YoY growth gaining 4,08,442 units in volume, which is almost double the volume gain registered by Splendor. Shine also accounted for 19.03% of the total sales within the Top 10 Motorcycles list.
      Top 10 Motorcycles FY25
      In 3rd place, we have Bajaj’s Pulsar lineup with a total of 13,25,816 units sold in FY25. Pulsar was the first motorcycle on this list to register a YoY decline of 6.04%, losing 85,158 units along the way as the company sold 14,10,974 units in FY24. Bajaj Pulsar accounted for 13.34% of the total sales of this list.
      In 4th place, we have HF Deluxe from Hero MotoCorp. Just like the Pulsar, HF Deluxe also registered a YoY decline of 6.10% as the 9,71,119 units sold in FY25 were not enough to outperform the 10,34,178 units sold in FY24. The volume lost YoY by Hero HF Deluxe was 63,059 units YoY.
      Xtreme 125R registered 1,724.29% YoY growth
      TVS Apache’s and Bajaj Platina’s sales fell close to each other at 4,46,218 units and 4,38,740 units respectively. While the Apache lineup registered an 18.02% YoY growth over the 3,78,072 units from FY24 with 68,146 units volume growth, Platina witnessed a de-growth of 12.69% over the 5,02,486 units sold in FY24, losing 63,746 units in volume.
      7th and 8th place were held by TVS Raider 125 and Royal Enfield Classic 350 as they sold 3,99,819 units with 16.43% YoY decline and 3,50,732 units with 8.80% YoY growth respectively. Hero Xtreme 125R and Honda CB Unicorn took 9th and 10th place on this list with 2,83,021 units and 3,35,115 units respectively. Xtreme 125R saw 1,724.29% YoY growth, while CB Unicorn’s growth was at 41.46% YoY. More

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      Top 10 Scooters FY25 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Chetak

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      2025 Suzuki AccessIndia has been one of the major scooter markets in the world. This segment is dominated by Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) with 28,41,740 units within this list. This was followed by TVS with 17,14,304 units, Suzuki with 9,56,477 units, Bajaj with 2,60,033 units, Yamaha with 1,79,139 units and Hero with 1,46,633 units within this list during FY25.
      The total of the sales of top 10 best-selling scooters in FY25 amounts to 60,98,326 units. These 10 best-selling scooters in India are doing very well, registering 19.19% YoY growth when compared to the 51,16,371 units sold in FY24. This resulted in a volume growth of 9,81,955 units YoY. All 10 of these scooters registered YoY growth in FY24 when compared to FY24.
      Top 10 Scooters FY25
      At the top of this list is Honda Activa which clocked 25,20,520 units in FY25 as opposed to the 22,54,537 units sold in FY24. This resulted in an 11.80% YoY growth yielding a volume growth of 2,65,983 units. It has to be noted that Honda’s Activa range alone accounts for 41.33% of the total sales within the Top 10 Scooters FY25 sales charts.
      In 2nd place, we have TVS Jupiter range of scooters that held 18.16% of the total sales within this list. Jupiter has been climbing the ladder of success and registered 31.06% YoY growth when compared to the 8,44,863 units sold last year. This resulted in a 2,62,422 units volume growth YoY.
      Top 10 Scooters FY25
      Suzuki Access took 3rd place as it sold 7,27,458 units in FY25. The recently updated 2025 Access is a solid performer too. When compared to the 6,34,563 units sold last year, there was a 14.64% YoY growth with a volume growth of 92,895 units. Access accounted for 11.93% of the total sales within this list. Ola’s retail sales stood at 3,44,009 units with a 4.26% YoY growth.
      5th and 6th place were occupied by TVS Ntorq 125 and Honda Dio with similar sales numbers. Ntorq sold 3,34,414 units with 0.77% YoY growth as opposed to the 3,31,865 units sold in FY24 with 2,549 units gained in volume. On the other hand, Honda Dio sold 3,21,220 units with 16.33% YoY growth as opposed to 2,76,130 units from last year with a volume growth of 45,090 units.
      19.19% overall YoY growth for Top 10 sellers
      Electric scooters TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak secured 7th and 8th places on this list with 2,72,605 units and 2,60,033 units respectively. iQube’s YoY growth was 43.55%, but Chetak impresses with 124.89% YoY growth, which is the highest in this list. Bajaj just launched the most affordable 35 Series variant, the Chetak 3503, which is likely to boost sales further.
      In 9th place, we have Suzuki Burgman with 2,29,019 units which registered a 27.10% YoY growth in FY25. This was followed by Yamaha RayZR with 1,79,139 units and a sizeable 21.79% YoY growth and Hero Pleasure with 1,46,633 units with a marginal 3.55% YoY growth as opposed to numbers from FY24. More

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      TVS Apache RTS X Patented Before Launch – KTM 390 SMC R Rival

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      TVS Apache RTS X PatentedOne of India’s leading scooter and motorcycle manufacturers, TVS Motor, is keen on extending its portfolio in the country. The company currently operates a slew of scooters and motorcycles across multiple body styles. However, a Supermoto bike is not one of those body styles, which could change in the future.
      TVS recently showcased a Supermoto Concept at 2025 Auto Expo. It is called TVS Apache RTS X and it is a raunchy Supermoto motorcycle that grabs a lot of attention. Design of the same is now patented in India. Does this indicate launch intentions? Is there a place in India for Supermoto bikes? Let’s take a closer look.
      TVS Apache RTS X Patented
      TVS Apache RTS X Design
      An OEM usually gets a design patented to protect its IP (Intellectual Property) from being replicated by someone else. Which usually means launch intentions. However, OEMs also tend to patent the designs of their concept vehicles as well. This is the case with Apache RTS X Supermoto bike.
      The patented design is of the concept and not of the production-spec version. This could mean that TVS is working on a Supermoto bike, but it has not been officially confirmed. Considering TVS’ presence in racing and fanbase around stunts and enthusiasm, one can expect a production version of Apache RTS X.
      TVS RTS X Supermoto Concept
      In the concept form, TVS Apache RTS X is a raunchy Supermoto motorcycle that looks like it came straight out of a Cyberpunk world. We can see an alienistic front fascia with a short beak. Handlebars are of an upright type and lend a commanding riding position. Fuel tank is large and is complemented by muscular tank shrouds.
      The first Indian Supermoto?
      Concept has a keyless go and the ignition key is a red button situated on fuel tank, which is an interesting approach. Instrumentation is fully digital, handled by a pill-shaped screen. Rear subframe is a fancy one with integrated tail lights and an exhaust system. It houses a rear mono-shock suspension setup and a fancy swingarm too.
      TVS RTS X Supermoto Concept
      Wheels might be 17-inch units at both ends, wrapped with fat tyres. Front gets USD telescopic forks which are likely to be fully adjustable for compression and rebound. Suspension will also have long travel, offering high ground clearance, which is a common trait in Supermoto genre.
      Powering the TVS Apache RTS X motorcycle is the RTXD4 engine that displaces 299cc and is a single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit with DOHC 4V head. This engine is capable of generating 35 bhp of peak power and 28.5 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The concept seen in these design patents weighs 144 kg and can hit 60 km/h in 2.8s and 100 km/h in 6.3s. If launched, TVS Apache RTS X will be the first Indian Supermoto bike.
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