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      Ola S1 Z and Gig Deliveries Delayed – Roadster Test Rides Start

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      Ola S1 Z and Gig Deliveries DelayedOla Gig and S1 Z are currently the most affordable Ola electric scooters, starting at Rs 39,999 and Rs 59,999, respectively
      Faced with challenges and increased competition, Ola Electric is looking to streamline operations, improve efficiency and reduce costs. As part of that multi-pronged strategy, Ola has announced there will be a delay in the deliveries of its affordable S1 Z and Gig models. For now, the focus will be on the Roadster electric motorcycle. Let’s analyse these developments in more detail.
      Ola S1 Z and Gig deliveries delayed
      During an investor meeting, Ola Electric founder, Chairman and MD Bhavish Aggarwal said that the company will be delaying the S1 Z, Gig/Gig+. Some of the upcoming new models will also be delayed. These will be introduced at a later date, when the timing is just right in terms of getting the desired response from customers. Bhavish further stated that Ola’s current focus is on the Roadster platform that has spawned the Roadster X, Roadster X Plus, Roadster and Roadster Pro electric motorcycles. Ola Arrowhead is also scheduled for launch this year.
      Ola S1 Z
      As may be recalled, Ola had announced the Gig electric scooter for the B2B segment in November last year. The S1 Z was also announced, positioned as an affordable EV for urban commuters. As per the original plan, deliveries of both the Gig and S1 Z were to commence from April-May 2025. However, this has now been delayed. It is not known when exactly deliveries of these scooters will commence.
      Interestingly, even the deliveries of Roadster motorcycles were delayed. As per the initial plan, deliveries of Roadster motorcycles were to commence from March, later shifted to April. Deliveries for the Roadster motorcycle finally commenced from May 21. Roadster X is the most affordable, starting at Rs 99,999. Next is the Roadster (Rs 1.05 lakh), followed by Roadster X Plus (Rs 1.30 lakh) and Roadster Pro (Rs 2 lakh).
      Ola S1 Z
      Network expansion, improving after-sales service
      Along with introducing new products, Ola Electric is also focusing on expanding its distribution and service network and improving customer service. The company has expanded to a total of 4,000 stores and claims to have reduced turnaround time to 1.1 days.
      Bhavish Aggarwal said that Ola is focusing on increasing production and boosting sales. The company is also actively looking to increase the sales per store. These measures will be continued till the next couple of quarters to ensure the best outcomes, especially for the Roadster motorcycle.
      Ola Gig
      Ola Electric needs a major boost after facing multiple challenges in recent times. As of May 26, Ola had slipped to the third spot in the list of best selling electric scooter brands. Its market share more than halved from 49.2% in May 2024 to 20% in May 2025. TVS Motor currently leads the electric two-wheeler segment, with a market share of 25%. Bajaj is second with a market share of 22.6%.
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      50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour Launch Price Rs 39.9 L

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      Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition50 years! That’s how long Honda’s Gold Wing nameplate has existed in the motorcycling world, catering to continental tourers and globetrotters. This tourer has been an epitome of its genre and to commemorate its 50th anniversary, Honda just launched a special edition variant. It is conveniently called 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour. Let’s see what’s new.
      50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour
      Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has just launched 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour in the Asian subcontinent. For the past 50 years, Honda Gold Wing has carved out a name for itself in the luxury touring motorcycle segment and is considered a benchmark in this genre by many.
      Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition
      50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing Tour has been priced at Rs 39.9 lakh (Ex-sh) and it is available with just one colourway called Bordeaux Red Metallic. There is only one powertrain option with this vehicle and it is equipped with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. Bookings have commenced and it will be sold exclusively via Bigwing Topline showrooms. Deliveries will start in June 2025.
      Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition
      Setting the 50th Anniversary Edition apart from standard Tour version, we have a special Gold Wing badge with ‘50th Anniversary’ and ‘since 1975’ inscriptions. This proudly screams the rich heritage of Gold Wing nameplate and its importance in motorcycling world. There is a new welcome screen on this version that reads “Since 1975”.
      Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition
      Features & Equipment
      Other than these changes, Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition remains the same as regular Tour variant. So, it is loaded to the gills with features, creature comforts, technology and equipment. For starters, this tourer gets a 7-inch TFT display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, audio system with speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, Type-C ports, TPMS and more.
      Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition
      Safety features with Honda Gold Wing Tour include dual-channel ABS, Throttle-By-Wire, Traction Control, riding modes (Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain) and even an airbag. To aid comfort, there are heated seats and heated grips, an electronically adjustable windscreen for wind protection, contoured comfort seats and more.
      Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition
      Powering this vehicle is the same 1833cc flat 6-cylinder liquid-cooled 4V/cyl engine that is capable of generating around 125 bhp of peak power and 170 Nm of peak torque. 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing is offered with a sole DCT gearbox option, which is engineered for seamless acceleration and fatigue-less comfort over long hauls. More

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      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025 – Apache, Pulsar, Unicorn, R15

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      New TVS Apache 160 – Akash VermaTVS Apache maintained its lead in this segment with positive sales growth and a 30.62% market share
      Motorcycles in the 150-200cc segment have a stronger market presence as compared to those in the 350-400cc and in +500cc segments. In April 2025, sales in this segment touched 1,49,016 units, a YoY decline of 17.72% from 1,81,106 unit sales of April 2024. This was a 32,090 unit volume decline. MoM sales, on the other hand, improved by 1.23% from 1,47,205 units sold in March 2025. While a few models posted slight gains, the segment as a whole overall faced pressure from reducing demand and fluctuating market preferences.
      150-200cc Motorcycle YoY Sales – April 2025
      While assessing sales figures, it was TVS Apache that took the lead. Sales improved, albeit marginally by 0.25% to 45,633 units in the past month, up 113 units when compared to 45,520 units sold in the same month last year. It was followed by the Bajaj Pulsar with a 21.37% decline to 39,898 units from 50,739 unit sales of April 2024.
      Honda Unicorn saw more positive sales as numbers increased by 0.49% to 26,017 units from 25,889 units. Again into the red went 3 models from Yamaha. There was Yamaha FZ with 13,482 unit sales and Yamaha MT15 of which only 7,025 units were sold last month from 13,359 unit sales of April 2024. Yamaha R15 also suffered a hefty 55.97% loss as sales numbers went down to 4,908 units from 11,146 unit sales seen in the same month last year.
      Severe decline was also witnessed by Honda SP160 of which only 3,539 units were sold last month. This was a 57.15% de-growth from 8,260 units sold in April 2024. KTM 200 also entered the red with 1,979 unit sales last month suffering a 33.66% decline in demand. KTM recently updated the KTM RC 200 with a new TFT colour display, new Metallic Grey colour option also made it comply with stricter OBD-2B emission norms.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025 – YoY
      It was Hero Xtreme 160R/200 that saw some positive demand with sales up 25.98% to 1,823 units from 1,447 unit sales in the year ago period. Xpulse 200 sales however, declined by 24.69% to 1,455 units while Bajaj Avenger sales dipped by 32.41% to 1,003 units. It was also negative sales for Suzuki Gixxer by 29.47% to 991 units. Honda CB200X (560 units) and Honda Hornet 2.0 (515 units) also reported negative YoY sales. At No. 15 on this list was Kawasaki W175 with an 18.99% YoY growth to 188 units well over 158 unit sales of April 2024.
      150-200cc Motorcycle MoM Sales – April 2025
      Sales of motorcycles in this segment performed somewhat better on a month-on-month (MoM) basis as a 1.23% overall growth was recorded. Sales improved to 1,49,016 units from 1,47,205 unit sales of March 2025. This was 1,811 unit growth in volumes.
      Apache sales were up 3.21% from 44,214 units while Pulsar sales improved by 13.99% from 35,000 units to 39,898 units. Unicorn however, continued in the red with an 11.40% MoM decline. Yamaha FZ also received better attention with 13,482 unit sales up 16.39% over 11,583 units sold in March 2024 while Yamaha MT15 and R15 both suffered double digit de-growth of 22.58% and 25.88% respectively.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025 – MoM
      Honda SP160 witnessed a massive 159.27% MoM growth to 3,539 units from just 1,365 unit sales of the previous month. There was KTM 200 with 23.06% decline to 1,979 units while Hero Xtreme 160R/200 suffered 22.13% lower sales to 1,823 units from 2,341 unit sales of March 2025. Hero Xpulse showed off an 11.58% growth with 1,455 unit sales last month while the Bajaj Avenger sales dipped by 9.88%.
      Recording lower sales was also Suzuki Gixxer (991 units), Honda CB200X (560 units) and Honda Hornet 2.0 (515 units). Kawasaki W175 showed off an 18.24% MoM growth, up to 188 units from 159 unit sales of March 2025. More

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      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025 – RE 350, Triumph 400, KTM 390

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      Triumph Speed 400This segment continues to show favor to Royal Enfield’s 350cc range with of its models commanding an 82.48% market share
      Following our previous report on motorcycles in the 150cc to 200cc range, we will now evaluate sales in the higher 350cc to 400cc segment. In April 2025, sales in this segment decreased by 0.21%, totaling 83,711 units, compared to 83,886 units sold in April 2024. This represents a slight decline of 175 units in terms of volume.
      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025
      It was 4 of the Royal Enfield models that continued to dominate this segment. Classic 350 was in the highest order with 26,801 unit sales last month, a 9.80% YoY decline from 29,476 units sold in April 2024. Currently commanding a 32.02% market share, the Classic 350 has long been a hot favorite in this segment.
      At No. 2 was RE Hunter 350 with an 11.88% YoY growth to 18,109 units, up from 16,186 unit sales of April 2024. Royal Enfield’s oldest nameplate, Bullet 350 also witnessed significantly higher sales at 16,489 units, up by 25.25% over 13,165 unit sales seen in the same month last year. The 4th model from the company stables was Meteor which suffered a 24.56% YoY decline to 7,644 units last month. There had been 10,132 unit sales in April 2024.
      Triumph 400 has successfully challenged the stronghold of Royal Enfield, showing a significant increase in sales. Sales went up by 55.62% to 3,461 units, up from 2,224 unit sales of April 2024 relating to a 1,237 unit volume growth. Triumph Motorcycles India recently added to its 400cc lineup with the new Scrambler 400 XC. This adventure motorcycle is currently on sale via all Triumph dealerships in the country.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025
      Lower YoY sales were reported for the Jawa Yezdi by 15.69%. However, these were retail sales which dipped to 2,391 units from 2,836 units on a YoY basis. Next up was Honda CB350 with 1,863 units sold last month, a 29.29% YoY growth from 1,441 unit sales of April 2024.
      RE Himalayan suffered a 41.21% YoY decline with 1,715 unit sales while KTM 390 sales went up by 131.60% to 1,466 units. There were just 633 units of the KTM390 sold in April 2024. RE Guerrilla, a relatively new comer to this segment, added 920 units to total sales.
      Lower down the sales order was the H’Ness 350 with 917 unit sales though it suffered a 49.78% YoY decline. It was followed by Harley Davidson X440 with 657 unit sales also experiencing 43.02% de-growth.
      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales April 2025
      There were 513 units of Pulsar 400 were sold last month while also from the Bajaj stables was the Dominar with 462 unit sales. It suffered a 4.55% YoY decline from 484 unit sales of April 2024. Aprilia Tuono 457 had 143 unit sales while there were 136 units of the Aprilia RS 456 sold last month. Sales remained flat for Ninja /Eliminator/KLX at 13 units and Husqvarna 401 (7 units) and Hero Mavrick (4 units) suffered 94.17% and 99.62% YoY de-growth respectively. More

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      2025 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launch Price Rs 3.43 L – Updated Colours

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      2025 Kawasaki Ninja 300
      Kawasaki has been updating its portfolio to MY25 versions. This move is to keep the lineup fresh and updated. Some of these updates come with new features, some come with new colourways and some with updated prices. In the case of 2025 Ninja 300, let’s see what Kawasaki is offering.
      2025 Kawasaki Ninja 300
      With 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 300, the company has updated two of its colourways for a fresher look. Updated colourways include Lime Green and Metallic Moondust Grey. While the overall colour template remains the same, Kawasaki has updated them subtly by replacing Red elements with Yellow.
      2025 Ninja 300 Lime Green
      The third colourway offered with 2025 Ninja 300 is Candy Lime Green and it has been carried over as is. Where pricing is concerned, Kawasaki has retained the same sticker price of Rs 3.43 lakh (Ex-sh) and it continues to be offered with the same equipment list along with the same features set as before.
      2025 Ninja 300 Candy Lime Green
      So, the halogen headlights, halogen tail light, halogen turn indicators, semi-digital instrument cluster with limited functionality and the really large and unappealing rear pillion grab rail continue to be on offer. The bike still gets conventional and non-adjustable RSU telescopic forks along with the same 110-section front and 140-section rear tyres.
      2025 Ninja 300 Metallic Moondust Gray
      Specs & Powertrain
      Powertrain is the same too and this 296cc parallel-twin DOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engine is capable of delivering 39 PS of peak power at 11,000 RPM and 26.1 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 RPM. This revv-happy engine is mated to a slip and assist clutch along with a 6-speed gearbox.
      2025 Ninja 300 Lime Green
      Ninja 300 has been one of the most influential motorcycles for Kawasaki in India. Z900 still tops that desirability chart. For the masses, Ninja 300 stood like an aspirational upgrade from their single-cylinder offerings. For a long time, Ninja 300 acted as a stepping stone for anyone who aspired to own a muli-cylinder bike for the first time.
      Also read – Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Launched More

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      Honda’s First Electric Motorcycle Launched In China – Price CNY (Rs 3.56 L)

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      Honda E-VO Electric BikeTwo variants of the Honda E-VO are on offer, with a range of 120 km and 170 km, as per WMTC standards
      In April 2025, Honda had type-approved the E-VO electric motorcycle (WH8000D) in China. The E-VO has now been launched under the Wuyang-Honda brand name. This label is used as part of the joint venture between Honda and Guangzhou Motors Group Company in China. Let’s check out the details of Honda E-VO electric motorcycle.
      Honda E-VO – Styling and features
      With its distinctive cafe-racer styling presented in a futuristic format, Honda E-VO easily gets one’s attention. Some of the key highlights include a circular headlamp, curved windshield, bar-end mirrors, a single piece seat and fully enclosed side panelling. The bike is using 16-inch front and 14-inch rear alloy wheels, wrapped in semi-slick tyres. With a seat height of just 765 mm, users can expect excellent control and handling.
      Honda E-VO Electric Bike
      Honda E-VO is using a forged all-aluminium chassis, which makes the bike both sturdy and lightweight. Aluminium metal also makes the bikes resistant to corrosion and other harsh environments. Tech kit includes a 7-inch TFT main screen, along with a TFT sub-screen for accessing navigation, music and other information such as tyre pressure and battery charge status.
      The base variant gets a front dash cam, whereas the top variant gets both front and rear dash cam. These can capture your journeys and moments in 1080P resolution. Other key highlights include inverted front forks, traction control system, Type-A and Type-C charging ports, dual-channel ABS, side stand motor cut off and 5-step adjustable brake handle.
      Honda E-VO Electric Bike
      Honda E-VO – Performance, battery, range, specs
      Where pricing is concerned, Base variant of Honda E-VO is priced at CNY 29,999, which is approximately Rs 3.56 lakh. The top variant with the triple battery pack is available at CNY 36,999, which is approximately Rs 4.39 lakh. As of now, the Honda E-VO electric motorcycle is available only for the Chinese market.
      Users can choose from two variants, one equipped with a 4.1 kWh battery pack and the other with a 6.2 kWh battery pack. Kerb weight of these variants are 143 kg and 156 kg, respectively. Claimed range as per WMTC standards is 120 km and 170 km, respectively. The base variant has a dual battery setup, whereas the top variant utilizes a triple battery configuration.
      Honda E-VO Electric Bike
      Both variants of Honda E-VO have power output of 15.8 kW (21.5 PS). The bike uses a mid-mounted motor and a Continental belt drive that’s quiet, maintenance free and offers transmission efficiency of 97%. Users can customize their experience using the ride modes of Eco, Normal and Sport. Both variants have a rated top speed of 120 km/h. 0 to 50 km/h can be achieved in just 2.8 seconds.
      Charging speed is pretty good, with only 1 hour 30 minutes required (20% to 80%) for the base variant when using a home charger (1.8 kW charger). A good thing is that Honda E-VO can also be charged using any of the public AC car chargers (3.4 kW). This essentially unlocks charging at more than 2.15 million public AC car charging stations across the Dragonland.
      When using an AC car charger, the base variant takes only around an hour to get from 20% to 80%. The top variant with the larger battery pack takes 1.5 hours with the AC car charger. Honda is using advanced lithium battery packs that have shown to retain more than 85% capacity even after 1,500 full charge and discharge cycles. More

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      Honda CD 110 Discontinued – Splendor Rival Removed from Official Website

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      Honda CD 110 Dream DeluxeBefore Shine 100 was launched, the CD 110 was the most affordable Honda commuter bike in India
      Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) recently updated its website in a new format. While everything looks great, the CD 110 is no longer listed. It is likely that the bike has been discontinued due to low sales. It was one of the most affordable offerings into Honda’s motorcycle portfolio. Let’s check out the details.
      Why Honda CD 110 discontinued?
      At the time of its launch in 2014, CD 110 was offered at a starting price of Rs 42,000. Being one of the most affordable, it emerged as a popular choice in the entry-level commuter segment. Honda CD 110 continued to deliver consistent results over the years. However, things started to change when Honda Shine 100 was launched in March 2023.
      Honda Shine 100 was competitively priced, around Rs 8k cheaper than the CD 110. With no major difference in the equipment list and only a slight difference in performance, consumer preferences started to shift in favour of the more affordable Shine 100. However, there are areas where CD 110 had a lead over Shine 100. For example, CD 110 was offered with tubeless tyres in comparison to tube type tyres used with Shine 100.
      Similarly, CD 110 had a claimed mileage of 74 km/l in comparison to around 65 km/l of Shine 100. However, due to the price difference between the two bikes, it appears that these positive aspects of CD 110 were set aside. Shine 100 has been receiving good reviews from users, which has also contributed to its sales.
      2020 Honda CD 110 Dream BS6
      As sales of Shine 100 climbed higher, an opposite effect was noted with CD 110. In February 2025, SIAM data revealed that only a single unit of CD 110 was sold. Sales in March 2025 were only slightly better at 33 units. In the next month, Honda CD 110 sales dropped to zero. This could have been the trigger for the bike’s discontinuation. However, Honda has not made any official announcement regarding the same. It is also not known if Honda CD 110 will be replaced with another product.
      Alternative options for customers
      While Honda CD 110 was a good choice in the commuter segment, there are quite a few alternatives available in the market. Honda Shine 100 has already proven to be a good alternative, although it does not have tubeless tyres. Among other brands, Hero MotoCorp has the biggest portfolio of entry-level commuter bikes. However, Hero currently does not offer a 110cc motorcycle.
      Honda CD 110 last known price was Rs 76,401. In this price range, one can consider Hero motorcycles such as Splendor Plus, Passion+ and HF Deluxe. In this segment, Bajaj has options such as Platina 110 and CT 110X. Options from TVS Motor include the Star City Plus and TVS Sport.
      As is evident, quite a few alternatives for Honda CD 110 are available in the market. In its last known configuration, Honda CD 110 was equipped with a 109.51cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. It generates 8.79 PS and 9.30 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. With advanced technologies such as Enhanced Smart Power (eSP), the bike was able to deliver a smooth performance and higher mileage. More

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      Hero Sales Breakup April 2025 – Splendor, Vida, Karizma, Xtreme, Xpulse

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      2025 Hero Karizma XMR 210 Combat EditionIn April 2025, Hero MotoCorp reported a significant decline in sales figures, down 43% year-on-year
      In April 2025, Hero MotoCorp experienced a significant sales decline of 43.82% year-over-year, selling 287,849 units. This drop represents a decrease of 2,24,545 units compared to the 5,12,394 units sold in April 2024, when Hero MotoCorp held the position of No. 1 two-wheeler manufacturer in India. The decline in sales could be attributed to several factors wherein the company has cited “short-term supply alignment” as reasons for a halt in production operations.
      Hero MotoCorp YoY Sales – April 2025
      It was the Splendor model that topped sales list last month. Not only was the Splendor the best-selling model in the company portfolio but it continued to be the best-selling motorcycle in the country, scaling over Hero Shine by significant numbers. Splendor sales dipped by 38.40% YoY to 1,97,893 units down from 3,21,229 units sold in the same month last year. It commanded a strong 68.75% share. Hero MotoCorp updated its Splendor+ lineup to MY25 version last month bringing with it several feature updates and new body graphics.
      At No. 2 was HF Deluxe with 41,645 units sold last month, a 57.09% YoY decline from 97,048 units sold in April 2024. Sales of the Xtreme 125R too suffered a YoY decline by 4.86% to 11,923 units, down from 12,532 units while Passion sales fell drastically by 60.44% to 10,187 units last month from 25,751 units sold in the same month last year.
      Hero Vida e-scooter Posts 147% YoY Increase
      Hero MotoCorp’s electric scooter brand, Vida, has posted a massive 147.08% YoY growth. 7,116 units were sold last month, up from 2,880 units sold in April 2024. The company has also upped the ante where the Vida e-scooter is concerned with a new offering set to hit markets on 1st July 2025. Called Hero Vida VX2, initial models have started making their way into company showrooms.
      Hero Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY
      Next in line was Hero Glamour with 4,941 unit sales in April 2025. This was a 73.64% YoY decline from 18,747 unit sales of April 2024. Sales of Destini 125 too suffered a YoY setback by 65.12% to 4,393 units while Xoom maxi-scooter sales fell by 17.37% to 3,643 units last month. Another model in the company list to record decline in sales was Hero Pleasure. Sales fell by 76.09% to 2,826 units in the past month well below 11,820 unit sales of April 2024.
      Xtreme 160/200, Karizma, Mavrick Sales De-growth
      Sales of Hero Xtreme 160/200 improved by 25.98% to 1,823 units. This was a YoY growth from 1,446 unit sales of April 2024. Xpulse sales also dipped 24.69% to 1,455 units last month while sales had stood at 1,932 units in the same month last year.
      Mavrick 440 suffered a 99.62% decline to just 4 units sold last month. There had been 1,049 unit sales seen in the month of April 2024. Both Karizma 210 and Maestro sales were down to 0 units last month. Earlier, Hero had showcased the new Karizma XMR 250 with launch expected in the coming months. More