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      Hero Xtreme 200S 2V Discontinued From Portfolio – Now 4V Only

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      Hero Xtreme 200S 2VAhead of the launch of new gen Karizma next month, Hero MotoCorp has discontinued the 2V version of Xtreme 200SHero MotoCorp is one of the largest 2W manufacturers in the world. Most of their sales are thanks to budget commuters like Splendor range. That said, Hero is now increasing focus on larger cc motorcycles.In recent times, they have launched 2023 Xpulse 200 4V and Xpulse 200 4V Pro, Xpulse 200T 4V, Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 200S 4V. They have also launched X440 in association with Harley Davidson. Next they plan to launch new gen Karizma.Hero Xtreme 200S 4V coloursHero Xtreme 200S 2V discontinuedEarlier this month, Hero launched Xtreme 200S 4V with a new and more powerful engine setup along with improved braking setup. Adding sporty credentials were 6% more power and 5% more torque as opposed to the 2V model. The 4V head ensured a higher number of lighter and smaller valves that increased reliability as well. Better valve control ensures increased fuel efficiency too.Xtreme 200S 4V launched at Rs. 1.41 lakh (ex-sh) price tag. Surprisingly, Hero kept the old 2V model on sale until now. It has now been removed from the official website. It is likely that Hero kept the 2V model on sale till now to clear existing stock.Hero Xtreme 200S 4VWe saw a similar strategy when Hero launched Xpulse 200 4V. Now, Hero has taken Xtreme 200S 2V from the website and Xtreme 200S 4V is now the only fully-faired offering from the brand. It features an appealing fairing and looks sporty, especially with new colours on offer.Hero Xtreme 200S 4V specsXtreme 200S 4V model on saleFeatures include an LED headlight, LED tail light, a fully digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone connectivity, call alerts, notification alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and others. Componentry include RSU telescopic front forks, mono-shock rear suspension, 100/80-17 front tyre and 130/70-17 rear tyre.Fuel tank capacity is 12.8L, which should offer a decent tank range from the new and improved engine. Speaking of, this 199.6cc 4V engine now makes 19.1 PS of power and 17.35 Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Panther Black Metallic, Mat Axis Grey Metallic and Moon Yellow are colour options. Hero MotoCorp is prepping to launch new Karizma XMR 210 on 29th Aug 2023. It will sit above Xtreme 200S 4V. More

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      Ola S1 Air Price Increase From 31st July – By Rs 10,000

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      Ola S1 Air Introductory pricesThe purchase window for Ola S1 Air introductory price of Rs. 1,09,999 (ex-sh), opens on 28th July and stays till 31st of JulyThe Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup has created quite a niche for itself. Result is Ola is now highest-selling 2W EV brand in India. Recent reduction in FAME II scheme subsidy rates has wreaked havoc on 2W EV makers. Ola is no different. This necessitates launching less expensive models with smaller batteries for damage control and retaining sales.Ola S1 Air is that vehicle for the company. It is quoting an attractive Rs. 1,09,999 introductory price (ex-sh). For this price, Ola seems to be offering a 3 kWh battery and a touchscreen as well. The hub motor and conventional forks and rear suspension along with drum brakes are some of major cost-cutting measures.2023 Ola S1 Electric Scooter LineupOla S1 Air Introductory Price Rs. 1.1 LakhThis is a bargain value and almost feels unreal. Ola promised three variants with S1 Air. A 2 kWh battery model, 3 kWh battery model and a 4 kWh battery model. But now, there seems to be just one S1 Air variant that the company is currently offering. Other two variants will probably go on sale later.With this sole variant, Ola claims 125 km of range from a single charge and 90 km/h top speed. This points towards the 3 kWh model. While the 2 kWh model promised 85 km of range and the 4 kWh model promised 165 km of range. But in previous presentations, Ola mentioned S1 Air top speed is 85 km/h with all battery variants. Now, Ola has increased S1 Air top speed to 90 km/h.Ola price hike incomingThe purchase window for Ola S1 Air opens on 28th July. Introductory prices of Rs. 1,09,999 are only limited to all orders made on July 28th. All the purchase orders made from 31st July onwards will not benefit from introductory prices and will cost Rs. 1,19,999. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Enrico D’mello for sharing the update.What’s the confusion?We will quote Ola Electric’s words here. “Purchase window opens on 28th July”. “The price (introductory) is only valid if you reserve before 28th July”. “31st July onwards, S1 Air will be available for Rs. 1,19,999”. You must be slightly confused too.As of now, Ola’s website has “Order” option and “Reserve” and they both lead to the same bookings page. To get introductory pricing between 28th to 31st July, Ola wants customers to have reserved their S1 Air before 28th July. Only then will they get lower introductory pricing.If prospective buyers haven’t reserved their Ola S1 Air before 28th and then proceed to place an order between 28th to 31st July to attain introductory pricing, they will have to pay the full fat Rs. 1,19,999 (ex-sh). Just like buyers placing orders after 31st July. So, we would recommend reserving now and placing an order when the purchase window opens on 28th July to get introductory pricing. More

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      2024 Honda X-ADV Scooter Launch Price GBP 11.2k (Rs 11.77 Lakh)

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      2024 Honda X-ADV launchedThe 745cc parallel twin engine on 2024 Honda X-ADV is in the same tune as before – Makes 58 bhp and 69 NmThe radicalisation of the scooter segment is no new story. We have seen multiple new genres within scooter segments. One of utmost appeal seems to be the ADV scooter segment which has seen more entrants now, than ever before. Honda is no stranger to ADV scooters.Honda’s creme-de-la-creme ADV scooter X-ADV with a 750cc parallel-twin engine is now brought to MY2024. Honda’s new naming strategy dictates this scooter as 2024 X-ADV. Even though India will never witness X-ADV launch, it is an interesting proposition nonetheless. Let’s take a look at what’s new and what’s not.2024 Honda X-ADV with Travel pack2024 Honda X-ADV – The ultimate ADV of scootersFor starters, there is not a lot new with 2024 Honda X-ADV. Except for the new colours, of-course. It now gets a red and silver combination colourway that Honda calls Grand Prix Red. This combination gets Red majorly in the front and rear subframe and other areas get Black. Iridium Grey Metallic is an interesting colour with Grey base shade and neon yellow highlights.Matte Ballistic Matte Metallic is the stealthiest of the bunch with a Black shade throughout and silver engine casing. Lastly, we have Paco Blue which looks the most intriguing off the bunch, it has a faded teal shade and the rear subframe gets Black shade. Only Paco Blue and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic shade gets USD forks in gold shade.2024 Honda X-ADV FeaturesWhile Iridium Grey Metallic and Grand Prix Red get Black USD front forks. Speaking of forks, the 2024 Honda X-ADV gets USD front forks and a rear mono-shock unit. It is a non-step-through scooter with a spine in the middle. This is where the fuel tank is and it liberates 21L of underseat storage and a smart top box is optional too.The most striking scooter in the world?In terms of design, 2024 Honda X-ADV is macho and packs a lot of muscle. It has a smart front fairing that should provide decent wind protection. Fascia has a dual LED headlight, sharp LED DRLs, and a lot of mean attitude. Handlebar is upright and ensures a comfortable seating posture.Honda offers ride-by-wire throttle with five riding modes namely Standard, Sport, Rain, Gravel and User. Last option allows customisation as well. Just like Honda Activa and recent Dio, X-ADV also packs a smart key. Honda offers 17” front and 15” rear wire-spoke wheels and dual disc setup at front and single disc setup at the rear.2024 Honda X-ADV ColoursThe engine is a 745cc parallel-twin unit with 4 valves per cylinder. This engine packs around 58 bhp of power and 69 Nm of torque. Transmission is a 6-speed dual clutch transmission that enables manual shifts via trigger shifters in the left switchgear. Pricing in the UK starts from around GBP 11,199 which roughly translates to Rs. 11.77 lakh in today’s conversion rates. If you wanna wait to buy it in India, chances are probably close to 0%. More

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      Zero Electric Motorcycles India Launch Confirmed – Via Hero MotoCorp

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      Zero Electric Motorcycle India Launch ConfirmedPartnership with entities like Zero Motorcycles allows Hero MotoCorp to be future-ready and diversify its EV portfolioWhile Hero MotoCorp leads in ICE-segment, it is yet to show any significant progress in EV segment. Vida electric scooter has potential, but sales haven’t been as per expectations. Nonetheless, Hero has been working on a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen its position in EV segment.One of the key focus areas is establishing partnerships with leading players in EV space. Hero already has a 35% stake in Ather Energy. Another key collaborator is California-based Zero Motorcycles that manufactures a wide range of high-performance electric bikes. Last year, Hero MotoCorp had announced an investment worth $60 million (approx. Rs 491 crore) in Zero Motorcycles.Zero Electric MotorcycleZero electric motorcycles to launch in India soonHero MotoCorp’s annual report confirms that enthusiasts in India will soon have access to high-performance electric machines produced by Zero Motorcycles. However, an exact timeline is not available at this point of time. But looking at the fast-paced growth in electric two-wheeler segment, it is highly probable that Hero will be looking to introduce Zero electric bikes as soon as possible.Hero will be aiming to get the first-mover advantage, as currently there aren’t many players in premium electric motorcycle segment. One example is TVS-backed Ultraviolette Automotive that manufactures the premium F77 electric bike. It is likely that Hero will focus on the premium segment as well as introduce more affordable versions for Indian market. The latter can be targeted at specific overseas markets as well. We are already witnessing this strategy in action with bikes like Harley X440 and upcoming Nightster 440.Zero Electric Motorcycle India Launch ConfirmedHero’s partnership with Zero Motorcycles will allow access to world-class electric powertrains and electric two-wheeler products. Hero will contribute by leveraging its low-cost manufacturing prowess and its vast sales and service network. This partnership is an important step in Hero’s sustainable mobility journey. Such collaborations will help accelerate adoption of electric mobility in India and across overseas markets.Upcoming Zero electric motorcycles for IndiaSelecting the bikes relevant for Indian market can be a bit challenging. One reason is that Zero Motorcycles offers a wide range of Street and Dual-Sport options. Decision making can be simplified if the direct import route is chosen. However, such a system will make the bikes hugely expensive and inaccessible to a large segment of potential buyers. It appears that local sourcing and local manufacturing can work, which is where Hero is likely to focus.It remains to be seen how many compromises will be made to achieve an affordable price point. In their original form, Zero electric motorcycles offer world-class ride experience. An example is Zero SR/S that generates 110 hp of peak power and 190 Nm of max torque. The electric motor gets its power from a 17.3 kWh battery pack. Range is an impressive 187 miles (301 km) in City conditions. Max top speed and sustained top speed are rated at 124 mph (200 km/h) and 110 mph (177 km/h), respectively.Zero electric motorcycles have batteries with 7.2 kWh to 17.3 kWh capacity. These bikes are priced in the range of $13,000 to $25,000, which is around Rs 10.64 lakh to Rs 20.46 lakh. It remains to be seen what strategies Hero deploys to achieve a lower price point for Indian market. More

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      Triumph Speed 400 First Batch Dispatched To Dealers – Deliveries In A Few Days

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      Triumph Speed 400 Dispatch startsThe new Triumph Speed 400 is being offered with over 25 genuine accessories, allowing buyers to accessorize their bikes as per individual preferencesTriumph Motorcycles Limited has officially launched two new motorcycles, the Triumph Speed 400 and Triumph Scrambler 400X. Of these, Speed 400 will be available from the end of July 2023, while the Scrambler 400X will be available in showrooms from October 2023. Triumph Speed 400 is priced at Rs 2,33,000. However, there was an introductory price of Rs 2.23 lakh for the first 10,000 buyers, which got sold out in the first 10 days of bookings opening.Both the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X motorcycles, designed by Triumph, and are built by Bajaj at the Chakan plant near Pune. India is the first country to receive these two bikes from Triumph following which they will make their way to other markets later. Dispatch to dealers have now started, with deliveries to start by month end.[embedded content]Triumph Speed 400 Dispatch to dealer startsConceived and designed in Hinckley, UK, Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X aim to take competition right to Royal Enfield’s 350 cc motorcycles. They will also compete with the Harley Davidson X440, BMW G310 range, KTM motorcycles as well as the upcoming RE Himalayan 450.New Triumph duo boast of advanced features with better rider focused technologies. The Speed 400 receives two tone colour schemes in Carnival Red, Caspian Blue and Phantom Black colours while the Scrambler 400X gets ‘Scrambler’ tank stripe and triangle badge, and colour options of Matt Khaki Green and Fusion White, Carnival Red and Phantom Black, plus Phantom Black and Silver Ice.Triumph Speed 400The new Speed 400 sports a rounded headlamp, semi digital instrument cluster, stepped up seat and curved fuel tank with knee indents. It also gets a low slung exhaust, ride by wire throttle, switchable traction control system and a large analogue speedometer and LCD screen that shows off tachometer, fuel range and gear indicator. It also gets Bosch dual channel ABS and an anti-theft immobilizer as a part of its safety equipment. The transponder chip integrated into the ignition key ensures only the owner can start the engine.Triumph Speed 400 – Engine, Suspension and BrakingTriumph Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400X draw their power via the same 398cc liquid cooled, 4 valve, DOHC single cylinder engine that offers 40 hp power at 8,000 rpm and 37.5 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox. Speed 400 gets 17 inch alloy wheels, suspension is via 140mm front and 130 mm rear and 300mm front disc brakes. Seat height is at 790 mm and kerb weight at 170 kgs.The Scrambler 400X on the other hand receives a longer wheelbase and more upright ergonomics. It rides on 19 inch front and 17 inch rear alloy wheels. Its seat height is at 835 mm while kerb weight is at 179 kgs. It gets 150cc suspension at the front and rear and 320 mm front disc brakes.While the bikes can be further accessories via a total of 25 genuine accessories, the company is also offering a 16,000 km service interval with 2 years of unlimited mileage warranty along with extended warranty for another 3 years. Bajaj has claimed that maintenance of these new Triumph motorcycles will be less than that of Royal Enfield 350 over a period of 3 years. More

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      Yamaha R3 And MT03 India Launch By 2023 End – Confirms Chairman

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      Yamaha R3Both Yamaha R3 and MT03 will launch by the end of 2023 – Promises Yamaha India Chairman, Eishin ChihanaYamaha is one of the most popular in the world for sporty and characterful motorcycles. In India too, Team Blue has been popular when compared to Team Red (Honda), Team Green (Kawasaki), Team Orange (KTM) and others.As of now, Yamaha only has single-cylinder offerings in India. The company intends to change that soon with Yamaha R3 launch along with MT-03. Yamaha has showcased these to dealers and will evaluate for launch of R7, MT-07 and MT-09. Now, Yamaha India Chairman, Eishin Chihana has revealed the launch timeline for R3 and MT-03. Let’s take a look.Yamaha MT03 for IndiaYamaha R3 Launch By 2023 EndYamaha is re-introducing its multi-cylinder lineup in India. Even though we don’t expect all global multi-cylinder offerings, R3 and MT03 are of prime importance. They will launch in a popular segment where Kawasaki is currently offering Ninja 300 and Ninja 400.With its attractive pricing, Royal Enfield proves to be a juggernaut here with huge sales numbers to back it up. That said, the draw of a high-revving sporty machine is unmatched and will attract buyers. According to Eishin Chihana, we should see the Yamaha R3 and MT03 launch by the end of this year. Yamaha R7, MT-07 and MT-09 will be launched in India in 2024.What will they pack?Even though both R3 and MT-03 don’t offer cutting-edge TFT screens and other gizmos, they promise performant mechanicals. We’re talking about a parallel twin 321cc engine making 42 PS of power at 10,750 RPM and 29.6 Nm of torque at 9,000 RPM. This engine has a DOHC setup with 4 valves per cylinder. Putting this power down to the wheel is a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox.Front gets a USD telescopic fork setup with 130 mm travel, while rear is a mono-shock unit with 125 mm travel. There is a single disc setup at both ends with 298 mm disc at front and 220 mm disc at the rear. 110/70-R17 front and 140/70-R17 rear tyres could have been a little fatter considering 150cc R15 offers 140-section tyres.The design is in line with Yamaha’s flagship fully-faired motorcycles. LED headlights and LED tail lights look attractive. Fairing is sharp and appealing. Handlebars command a lean and rear set footpegs suggest committed riding posture. With 14L fuel in the tank and 2.5L oil in the sump, Yamaha R3 tips the scale at 169 kg, while MT-03 weighs 1 kg less at 168 kg. Being a Yamaha motorcycle, pricing will be on the higher side and will appeal to prospective buyers regardless.Source More

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      New Enigma Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 1.05 L – Range 200 Km

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      Enigma Electric ScooterEnigma Ambier N8 integrates with ENIGMA ON Connect App, offering the benefits of both smart functionalities and connectivity featuresWith added emphasis in the electric two wheeler segment, several automakers are launching new products at affordable pricing and extended range. Though there has been a setback in electric two wheeler sales in June 2023 on account of reduced FAME-II subsidy implemented from June 1, 2023, which in turn resulted in hike in prices, the urgent need to migrate to cleaner and more environmentally friendly means of travel cannot be overlooked.Enigma Automobiles Private Limited, a Madhya Pradesh EV maker, currently offering 5 electric scooters in India, has introduced a new model called the Ambier N8 e-scooter. This new electric scooter is priced from Rs 1,05,000-Rs 1,10,000 (ex-showroom). It is a high speed, RTO approved electric scooter that is directed towards use by marketing personnel, intercity travellers, and aggregators.Enigma Electric ScooterEnigma Ambier N8 – FeaturesEnigma Ambier N8, a high-speed, RTO-approved electric scooter is being offered in five colour options of Grey, White, Blue, Matte Black and Silver. It is directed towards use by marketing personnel, intercity travelers and aggregators and commands a load capacity of 200 kgs and gets a spacious boot of 25 liter capacity.Bookings have opened online and customers will be contacted by company representatives to ensure an efficient buying experience. Features include LED lamps at the front and rear, central locking with anti-theft alarm, keyless entry, find-my-scooter, USB port, reverse mode, geo fencing and Bluetooth connectivity.Enigma Electric ScooterEnigma Ambier N8 – Power and PerformanceSetting new standards both in terms of power and performance, the Ambier N8 e-scooter integrates with the ENIGMA ON Connect App, allowing access to smart functionalities and ability to stay connected while on the go. Ambier N8 rides on a 1,290mm wheelbase and gets net weight of 220 kgs.Enigma Electric ScooterIt commands a range of 200 kms on single charge and also comes in with fast charging in 2-4 hours. It is powered by a 1500 watt BLDC motor with a 63V 60 AH Lithium Ferro Phosphate battery pack offering a top speed of 45-50 km/h. It gets telescopic shock absorbers in the front measuring 130mm and coil springs at the rear.Enigma Electric VehiclesApart from the new Ambier N8, the company also sells Enigma Ambier at Rs. 1.05 lakh, GT 450 Pro priced at Rs. 86,909, Crink Plus at Rs. 96,835, Crink Pro at Rs. 1.15 lakh and Enigma N8 Thunderstorm which carries a price tag of Rs. 1.06 lakh.Enigma Electric ScooterEnigma Automobiles was founded in 2015 and with 5 models currently in its lineup has recognized the growing demand for electric vehicles especially from the B2B sector. The company plans to capture around 25% of market share by 2025 and sell around 2.5 lakh electric bikes in the country. More

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      Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles June 2023 – Classic, Bullet, Pulsar, KTM

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      Bajaj Pulsar F250There were 6 models from Royal Enfield in the top 10 list of 200-500cc motorcycles sold in June 2023Motorcycle sales in the 200-500cc segment saw a 44.50 percent YoY growth in June 2023. Sales which had stood at 59,554 units in June 2022 improved to 86,057 units in June 2023 relating to a volume growth of 26,503 units. Sales were relatively flat on a MoM basis from 86,553 units sold in May 2023.Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles June 2023Royal Enfield commanded the sales list with 6 of its models among the top 10. RE Classic 350 headed the list with 27,003 units sold in June 2023, up 6.21 percent over 25,425 units sold in June 2022. This was a 1,578 unit volume growth with the Classic commanding a 31.38 percent market share. Classic 350 was at No. 9 on the list of top 10 motorcycles sold last month.200cc to 500cc motorcycle sales in June 2023At No. 2 was the RE Hunter 350, a relatively new entrant into the segment, with 16,162 units sold last month and an 18.78 percent market share. It was followed by the Bullet 350, sales of which improved by 36.08 percent YoY to 8,019 units, up from 5,893 units sold in June 2022.Breaking the Royal Enfield stronghold was the Bajaj Pulsar 220-250cc, sales of which increased by 1728.64 percent YoY to 7,150 units. There had been just 391 units sold in June 2022. Once again there were two models from Royal Enfield, Meteor 350 (6,864 units) and Electra 350 (4,320 units) though sales of both dipped YoY by 20.60 percent and 0.99 percent respectively.Honda H’ness CB350 sales saw a 94.58 percent YoY growth to 4,125 units from 2,120 units sold in June 2022. It was followed by the Royal Enfield Himalayan with a 27.89 percent YoY degrowth to 3,255 units from 4,514 units sold in June 2022. KTM had the 390 and 250 models at Nos. 9 and 10 on this list with 1,405 units and 1,361 units sold relating to YoY growth of 275.67 percent and 524.31 percent respectively.200-500cc Motorcycle Sales in Sub-1,000 unit rangeWith sales in the Sub-1000 unit segment was the V Strom 250 with 948 units sold last month, up 149.47 percent from 380 units sold in June 2022. Avenger sales dipped 70.16 percent to 629 units in June 2023 from 2,108 units sold in the same month last year. Dominar 400 sales improved by 192.99 percent to 627 units along with Gixxer 250 of which 513 units were sold in June 2023.The sales list also included Dominar 250 (509 units), Apache (340 units), Ninja (162 units) and Husqvarna 250 (66 units). Husqvarna has posted YoY sales growth of 1550 percent from 4 units sold in June 2022. There was also the Ninja 400 with 46 units sold last month. Jawa Yezdi (retail sales) stood at 2,553 units in June 2023, down 23.26 percent over 3,327 units sold in June 2022. More