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      Triumph New 400cc Engine Vs Rivals – RE, Honda, Jawa, Yezdi, BMW

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      Triumph Speed 400Even though current KTM 390 range boasts performance numbers advantage, Triumph new 400cc engine makes its peak numbers lower in the rev rangeIconic British brand Triumph has unveiled its new 400cc platform recently. It will unlock a new segment for the brand and attract a new user base that would have previously scoffed at even Triumph’s most affordable prices. With the partnership with Bajaj Auto, Triumph has managed to offer a new single-cylinder lineup.But, how does this new single-cylinder engine stack up against established players in the market? That is the right question to ask. So, we compared the new 398cc engine from Bajaj-Triumph with their primary rivals from Royal Enfield, BMW-TVS, Bajaj-KTM, Jezdi-Jawa and Honda. Let’s take a look.[embedded content]Triumph New 400cc Engine – Premium single-cylinder Royal RumbleTo keep competition fair, we didn’t include Royal Enfield’s 650cc bikes as they have twin-cylinder powertrains. Right off the bat, Royal Enfield 411cc engine has a displacement advantage. Next-gen 450cc Royal Enfield engine along with Hero-Harley’s 440cc engine are not yet announced and we will include them in future posts.Both Royal Enfield 350cc and 411cc engines feature a SOHC setup along with a 2V head and come off as least technologically advanced. Honda CB350 has SOHC setup too but gets a 4V head. Also, both Honda and Royal Enfield motorcycles are air-cooled. While the rest get liquid-cooling.Triumph new 400cc engine vs rivalsIn terms of power, KTM 390 range has the edge here. With 42.9 horses, KTM leads the pack with Triumph 400 trailing behind with 40 bhp, TVS-BMW 310 with 33.52 bhp, Yezdi-Jawa with 28.7 bhp, RE 411 with 24.3 bhp, Honda CB350 with 20.78 bhp and RE 350 with 20.2 bhp. Even though KTM has power and torque advantage, Triumph’s new engine makes its peak power much earlier in the rev range.If we speak of peak power at lowest engine speeds, it is surprisingly Honda CB350. Triumph’s new engine has the edge where torque is concerned. 37.5 Nm is highest, followed by KTM’s 37 Nm, RE 411 with 32 Nm and at 27 Nm, we have RE 350 as least torquey. Also, both Royal Enfield bikes on this list and Honda CB350 get a 5-speed gearbox too.Who has the edge?Except for Royal Enfield motorcycles in this list, everyone else features a slipper clutch. TVS-BMW and Triumph 400 add ride-by-wire in the mix too, enabling granular throttle modulation. But KTM 390 range has an edge on all of these as it offers a bi-directional quick shifter, which others don’t offer even as an option.Quick shifter allows for quick clutchless shifts for spirited driving. Also, KTM 390 is the only one with cornering ABS too, but that’s not powertrain related. At the upper range, there is a tough fight between Triumph’s new 400cc unit and KTM’s 390 range. With launch of new 390 range with a larger 399cc engine, gap in performance might widen further.At the lower end, Royal Enfield 350 is the least technologically advanced powertrain when compared to its immediate rival Honda CB350. Honda offers a 4V head and slipper clutch and makes more power and torque, much earlier in its rev range too. But we know who rules sales charts, don’t we? More

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      TVS Ronin Spied Testing In Indonesia – Launch Soon?

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      TVS Ronin Indonesia TestingIn Indonesia, TVS Ronin spotted testing could signify a potential launch and fortify its presence even further by appealing to a wider audienceTVS Ronin is one of the company’s newest motorcycle. It had quite a mixed reception at launch as it was trying to cater to multiple genres at once. These genres include a scrambler, a cruiser and a street bike. It primarily rivals Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and to some extent, Dominar 250 and offers quite a unique proposition.TVS seems to be expanding its export envelope by shipping Ronin to ASEAN markets. Recently, a TVS Ronin spotted testing in Indonesia. This might be a strong indication of TVS’ intentions of launching Ronin there. Let’s take a look.TVS Ronin Indonesia launch soon?As of now, PT TVS Motor Company Indonesia offers Neo XR and Rockz in Moped series, Callisto, Ntorq, Dazz and XL100 in Matic series and Apache RTR 200 4V, Maxx and Maxx Semi Trail in Sport series. Ronin could be a worthy addition to the Sport series and be the new flagship there, offering slightly more performance than Apache RTR 200 4V.TVS Ronin spotted testing in a fuel station in Karawang, Indonesia. This is where PT TVS Motor Company has its manufacturing facility. KDW Motoblog posted these images for the first time. We can see a TVS Ronin motorcycle with some cladding on its fuel tank and other TVS branding covered in black duct tape.TVS Ronin Indonesia RearRonin’s LED DRL signature is very unique and nothing else out there looks like it. So, it is immediately identifiable as a Ronin. That said, the ones seen in Indonesia and Indian models are not identical, down to the last detail.For starters, there seems to be a different catalytic converter in the Indonesia-spec model’s exhaust system. This might be due to the fact that India has adopted the BS6 emission standard which is directly comparable to EURO 6 emission standards. While Indonesia still follows EURO 4 standards.Same powertrain, different power figuresBecause of this less-obtrusive catalytic converter, there is likely to be an increase in performance. We’re talking about around 5% to 10% higher power and torque figures as opposed to the Indian-spec model. Speaking of, 20.1 bhp of power and 19.93 Nm of torque in BS6 guise from a 225.9cc single-cylinder engine with oil-cooling and slipper clutch. Gearbox is a 5-speed unit.TVS Ronin Indonesia near Karawang plantOther than that, certain black elements on India-spec models like on front fender and exhaust cover, are silver in Indonesian models. Componentry like 41mm USD telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock, 130-section rear and 110-section front 17” tyres, dual-channel ABS, off-set circular instrument cluster, LED lighting are common between the two.TVS Ronin boasts impressive power delivery in lower RPMs. Looks are subjective, but TVS Ronin has its own charm too. Will that be enough to crack the Indonesian market in the sub 250cc segment? Time will tell.Source More

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      Electric Scooter Sales Decline Up To 66% – Ola, Ather, Bajaj, TVS, Hero

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      Ather Electric ScooterThis decline in sales of electric two wheelers could be due to a significant price hike in view of reduced FAME-II subsidy implemented from June 1, 2023The electric two wheeler segment was at its zenith over the past several months. However, market analysts and experts estimate that this euphoria is about to crash, the main reason being roll back of FAME II Subsides by the Government of India which in turn has led to automakers hiking prices.This estimation comes from viewing the Vahaan data that shows a distinct 60 percent decline in sales for June 2023. The market for electric two wheelers has grown from under 2,000 units in 2013 and ended FY23 with 7.4 lakh units as against the target of 1 million units. Sales figures have dipped to 35,464 units as on 26th June 2023 as against 1,05,000 units sold in May 2023, marking a 57 percent MoM increase when compared to April 2023, which saw 66,724 units sold.Electric Two Wheeler Sales Decline June 2023Electric two wheeler sales have scaled to new heights over the past 5 years and were set to carry on with the same tempo. Rising petrol and diesel prices coupled with the cost effective nature of electric powered two wheelers was what drew buyers to its fold.  However, from 1st June 2023, the Government of India decided to roll back FAME II subsidies from 40 percent to 15 percent which has had an adverse effect on the segment. This roll back has led to an increase in prices of two wheelers by Rs 15,000-35,000 and now the outlook for the future seems dim with sales figures likely to dip back to 2022 levels when sales stood between 40,000-45,000 units each month.Electric scooter sales decline in June 2023 – Compared MoM and YoYThough market studies and analysts claim that sales could rise once customers absorb these rising prices, the next few months running up to the festive season could prove difficult. As earlier estimation of a two million E2W sales target now seems highly unlikely.Electric Two Wheeler – Lower Sales, Price HikeFollowing the recent modifications in FAME II subsidies, every electric two wheeler manufacturer has had to resort to higher prices. This has brought about significantly lower sales. Ola Electric, a leading electric two wheeler manufacturer, has seen sales in June 2023 dip to 14,073 units from 28,612 units for May 2023 and 22,024 units sold in April 2023.Hero Electric sales also fell to 970 units in Jun 2023 as against 6,486 units sold in June 2022. TVS Motors, that currently sells the iQube in this segment, also reported MoM sales de-growth to 5,253 units in June 2023 as compared to 20,396 units in May 2023. It was the same with both Ather and Ampere, each of which registered significant sales decline in June 2023. Bajaj Auto sales of the Chetak electric also dipped to 2,100 units in June 2023 from 10,063 units sold in May 2023.The only solution to this problem facing the entire electric two wheeler segment is that the Government recalibrates its strategies and brings about a more conducive environment if the targets of sales and a boom across the EV industry is expected. It is only with Government support that the industry can move ahead towards a cleaner and greener future.Source More

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      10,000 TVS electric scooters to be delivered Zomato in 2 years

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      TVS delivers 1st batch of 50 iQube electric scooters to ZomatoAs a part of the agreement, TVS Motors will be offering 10,000 iQube e-scooter to delivery partners Zomato for last mile deliveriesTVS Motor Company has entered into an association with Zomato, a food ordering and delivery platform for their last mile mobility purposes. As a part of the deal that was inked on 28th June 2023, a total of 50 TVS iQube electric scooters were handed over to Zomato at an event held in Hyderabad.This was the first set of a total of over 10,000 TVS e-scooters which will be delivered to Zomato over a period of next two years. These vehicles will help Zomato reduce their carbon footprint and ensure a cleaner and greener mode of food delivery.TVS e-scooters for Zomato’s last mile deliveriesTVS Motors has also stated that as a part of this partnership with Zomato, all vehicles will have access to charging stations within the radius and will also receive smooth digital integration for more efficient delivery. The association between TVS Motors and Zomato will be across areas such as product, charging ecosystem, sustainability targets and digital integrations and is also a part of the automakers commitment towards green and sustainable mobility solutions.For Zomato as well, this association further strengthens their commitment to 100 percent EV adoption by 2030. This food ordering and delivery platform is the first to join Climate Group’s EV100 Campaign which is an international non-profit organization set up to help bridge private companies and the government in shifting fleets towards use of electric vehicles.New TVS iQubeMr. Manu Saxena, Senior Vice President, Electric Vehicles, TVS Motor Company, said, “With the success of TVS iQube Electric, we are expanding our electric offerings across multiple segments and last-mile delivery services stands at the opportune inflection point towards faster adoption of EVs. TVS Motor is proud to partner in the mission for electrification of Zomato’s delivery partners’ vehicles. This strategic partnership adds another milestone in TVS Motor’s journey to provide smart and reliable EV products and services with lowest total cost of ownership to our delivery partners.”Zomato’s Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Rinshul Chandra, added that, “At Zomato, we are committed to 100% EV adoption by 2030, and are the first food ordering and delivery platform to join Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. We are now partnering with over 50 companies in the EV ecosystem with the intent of onboarding over 100,000 EV-based delivery partners on our platform within the next 2 years. This association with TVS Motor adds further momentum to our commitment, given their global repute in the sustainable mobility domain. We are excited to jointly facilitate greener last-mile deliveries by transitioning our delivery partners’ vehicles to EVs.” TVS iQube electric scooterThe TVS iQube electric scooter, which first made its debut in January 2020, has found its niche in the electric two wheeler segment in India. It has seen sales of over 1 lakh units till date and continues to score high on sales charts each month. Offered in two variants of Standard and S, the iQube draws its power via a 3.04 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Full charge is possible in 4.5 hours and allows for a range of 140-145kms on single charge and acceleration from 0-40 km/h in just 4.2 seconds. It has a top speed of 82 km/h and rivals the likes of Bajaj Chetak, Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X. More

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

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      Image – An ExplorerMotorcycle sales in May 2023 in the 200-500cc segment has posted a YoY and MoM growth with Royal Enfield commanding 4 out of 5 top spotsMotorcycle sales in the 200-500cc segment improved by 33.32 percent YoY in May 2023. Sales stood at 86,553 units in the past month, up from 64,919 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM growth from 75,967 units sold in April 2023.Topping the sales chart was RE Classic 350 which has posted a 12.05 percent YoY de-growth. Sales dipped to 26,350 units in May 2023 from 29,959 units sold in May 2022 relating to a 3,609 unit volume de-growth with the Classic 350 commanding a 30.44 percent share on this list.Top 10 200cc to 500cc Motorcycles May 2023RE Hunter 350, launched in October 2022, has recorded sales of 18,869 units with a 21.80 percent share. RE Bullet 350 sales improved by 19.49 percent to 8,314 units in May 2023 from 6,958 units sold in May 2022 while sales of Meteor 350 dipped by 14.44 percent to 7,024 units from 8,209 units sold in the same month last year.Breaking the Royal Enfield stronghold was Bajaj Pulsar 220/250cc with 6,143 units sold last month. This was an astounding 16963.89 percent YoY growth from only 36 units sold in May 2022. Thereafter it was the RE Electra cruiser bike that accounted for 4,366 unit sales last month, up 15.84 percent as against 3,769 units sold in May 2022.200cc to 500cc Motorcycle Sales May 2023Honda Hness CB350, which featured at No. 7 on this list saw a 23.34 percent YoY growth in sales to 4,080 units, up from 3,308 units sold in May 2022. Sales growth was also recorded for Himalayan (4,064 units), KTM 250 range (1,384 units) and KTM 390 range (1,117 units).200-500cc Motorcycle Sales in Sub-1,000 unit rangeRecording sales of sub-1000 units was the Avenger 220 with 932 units sold last month, a 223.61 percent growth over 288 units sold in May 2022. Bajaj Dominar 400 sales dipped 24.19 percent to 583 units while sales of Dominar 250 improved by 17.42 percent to 519 units in May 2023.The list also included the TVS Apache 310 (267 units), Ninja 300 (132 units), Husqvarna 250 (41 units) and Ninja 400 (16 units). Gixxer 250 and V Strom sales were at 16 units and 3 units respectively.Taking into account retail sales of Classic Legends with Jawa /Yezdi branded motorcycles, the company has reported a 34.78 percent YoY degrowth to 2,333 units in May 2023, from 3,577 units sold in May 2022. In the past month, the company updated the Jawa/Yezdi bikes with new age technologies and fitments that enhanced ride and engine performance. The engines now comply with BS-VI Phase 2 (OBD2) emission norms following which prices have also seen a marginal increase. More

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      Electric Scooter Chassis Splits In Half – No Replacement

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      Ampere Magnus chassis splitEven though there have been multiple cases of Ampere Magnus chassis split cases, company only recommends repairs, instead of replacement and recallMaithani Mohalla resident Mohit Kumar from Meerut, recently met with an accident while riding an Ampere Magnus electric scooter along with his 5-year-old son Aradhya. On Sunday morning, Mohit Kumar went to Shiv Chowk along with his son to buy some goods. On this instance, said Ampere Magnus electric scooter chassis split in two while on the go.Father-son duo dealt with minor injuries during this accident on the road. The car behind him hit his brakes on time, negating further injury to both Mohit Kumar and his 5-year-old son Aradhya. He immediately called Shree Shiv Electricals authorized Ampere electric scooter dealership on P L Sharma road and informed them regarding this matter.Ampere Magnus chassis splitAmpere Magnus chassis splits in halfShree Shiv Electricals owner Ankur Bansal asked Mohit Kumar to bring said Ampere Magnus to the showroom premises. As we can see in the images, this Ampere Magnus has split in half near the front end of the floorboard.We have seen one Ampere Magnus electric scooter on Youtube which broke down in an identical fashion to Mohit Kumar’s scooter, in April 2023, reported by Kanak News, Uttar Pradesh. Watch the video below. The split electric scooters look like an American custom chopper with a ridiculously extreme trail, but that was not the company’s original intention.[embedded content]Why did it happen?Mohit Kumar bought the Ampere Magnus electric scooter in October 2022 for a price of Rs. 88,000. Ampere allegedly promised Mohit Kumar three years of guarantee and he had to face this hazardous accident by chassis deformation within a year of purchase.Dealer Ankur Bansal revealed that there are more than 400 of said Magnus electric scooters and more than 40 of those have faced similar chassis deformation. He also revealed that there is a new Ampere dealership in Garh Road, Meerut. In this dealership, Ampere is allegedly offering a reinforced Magnus scooter which has an additional iron plate to prevent this deformation.When a manufacturer sells a vehicle, they have to certify it and get type approval for a certain specification. As per the info here, the company seems to be providing different vehicles for different dealerships, within the same city. It is likely that Mr. Bansal is misinformed of these happenings.Ampere Magnus chassis split in MeerutWhen will an automaker issue a recall?The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a new guideline for the recall process. The new rules are in effect from April 2021, and they dictate 2W manufacturers with annual sales of 3,000 for that model to recall if 20% units report a similar defect. For 2W vehicles with annual sales between 3,000 and 60,000, at least 600 units on top of 10% of said vehicle reports a similar defect.Sticking with Ampere, Magnus chassis splitting seems to be a known fault and the company only recommends a repair, rather than a replacement. Also, there is still no word on a voluntary recall even though this looks like a pattern exhibited by multiple Magnus vehicles. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup May 2023 – Activa, Shine 100, CB350, Grazia

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      Honda ActivaHonda’s two wheeler domestic numbers saw a 2.73 percent de-growth on a YoY basis while the company also experienced shrinking exportsHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India has been facing tough times. Sales in the past few months have been in the red and the month of May 2023 was no different. While in domestic markets it was only the Honda Activa and Hness 350 to post an increase on a YoY basis, the export list saw every model show negative growth.Honda two wheeler total sales (domestic + exports) in May 2023 dipped to 3,29,730, down from 3,52,414 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 22,684 units. However, despite these troubled times, the company is confident of posting double digit growth in FY24, thanks to a series of new launches among which is the new Shine 100 cc.Honda 2W Domestic Sales May 2023Sales in domestic markets dipped 2.73 percent YoY in May 2023 to 3,11,623 units, down from 3,20,378 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 8,755 units. Honda Activa was once again at the top of sales charts with 2,03,365 units sold last month, up 36.11 percent as against 1,49,407 units sold in May 2022. The Activa currently commands a 65.26 percent share.At No. 2 was Honda CB Shine with 83,230 units sold last month, down 30.51 percent over 1,19,765 units sold in May 2022. It was followed by the recently introduced Shine 100 of which 20,469 units were sold last month. Honda Shine 100 was introduced in March 2023 and is set to see increased sales in the months ahead.Honda domestic sales breakup May 2023Honda Hness 350 also posted a YoY growth of 23.34 percent to 4,080 units, up from 3,308 units sold in May 2022. There were also 479 units of the Grazia scooter sold last month while sales of the Dio dipped 100 percent to 0 units from 20,497 units sold in May 2022.Honda 2W Exports May 2023Every model in the company lineup has posted YoY de-growth in terms of exports in May 2023. Sales dipped 43.48 percent to 18,107 units in the past month, down from 32,036 units sold in May 2022.There was the Navi scooter of which the company shipped 6,665 units in May 2023, down 13.90 percent from 7,741 units sold in May 2022. It was followed by the Dio with a 53.27 percent YoY de-growth to 3,552 units in May 2023 from 7,601 units shipped in May 2022. It was these two models that commanded 56.43 percent of total exports.Honda exports breakup May 2023The list also included X-Blade (1,908 units), Grazia (1,560 units), CB Shine (1,120 units) and Activa (954 units) each of which have posted YoY de-growth. Exports also fell for the CB650 (680 units),  Unicorn (608 units) Hornet (524 units) and Dream (396 units) while exports of Livo and Aviator were down to 100 units and 40 units respectively. More

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      Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X Revealed – 398cc, 40 bhp, 37.5 Nm

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      Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X RevealedBoth Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X packs the same 398cc single-cylinder engine with 40 bhp and 37.5 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearboxThe partnership with Bajaj has yielded two new motorcycles for British brand Triumph. These are Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. As their name suggests, Speed 400 is a street naked motorcycle and resembles Street Twin (now called Speed Twin 900) to a large extent. On the other hand, Scrambler 400X strikes a resemblance with Scrambler 900.Bajaj Auto manufactures both motorcycles in India for Triumph like it is manufacturing KTM and Husqvarna single-cylinder lineup. These are the first set of motorcycles to come out of this partnership. There will be more in the future. Most of the specifications are out, while prices are still under wraps. Let’s take a look at what they pack.Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X RevealedTriumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X – Bri-ish bonanzaThis new TR-series 398cc engine is of prime importance with both these motorcycles. It gets DOHC and liquid-cooling setup along with a slip-and-assist clutch and ride-by-wire tech for granular throttle modulation. Performance numbers include 40 bhp of power at 8000 RPM and 37.5 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM, which brings it close to KTM 390 range’s figures.But Triumph gets its peak performance much earlier in the rev range. A 6-speed transmission does duty, even though larger 900cc twin-cylinder models still feature a 5-speed gearbox. Engine’s visual presentation like triangular engine cover bears semblance with bigger Triumph bikes too. Despite liquid cooling, it gets fins that bring in the old-world charm.Triumph Speed 400 DesignSpeaking of old-world charm, both Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X perfectly hit the neo-retro genre. Round headlight, minimal body panels, 43mm gold USD forks, mostly blacked-out engine bay with stylish silver accents, contrasting fuel tank colour look attractive. Speed 400 gets bar-end mirrors, single-tip exhaust and a single seat.Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X RevealedScrambler 400X gets regular ORVMs but features a headlight grille, taller handlebar, knuckle guards, scrambler-style twin-tip exhaust and split seats. Componentry is slightly different for both. Speed 400 gets 17” alloy wheels at both ends, wrapped with Metzeler Sportec M9RR tyres, 140mm front and 130mm rear suspension travel, 300mm front disc, dual-channel ABS, 790mm seat height and more.When will they launch?Scrambler 400X gets 19” front and 17” rear wheels with Metzeler Karoo Street tyres with block pattern, 150mm suspension travel at both ends, 320mm front disc, switchable dual-channel ABS, 835mm seat height and more. Speed 400 weighs 170 kg, while Scrambler 400X weighs 179 kg. Triumph mounts all components on a hybrid tubular steel spine/perimeter frame.Triumph Scrambler 400X Dual Tip ExhaustThere is a semi-digital instrument cluster with a large analog speedo and a digital tacho. It should’ve been the other way around, isn’t it? Other than that, all-LED lighting, heated grips (probably optional), USB Type-C charging port, switchable transaction control, gear position indicator, and more.[embedded content]Considering everything Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X are packing, we would wager that prices are likely to be around the same ballpark as KTM 390 range. A price between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 3.5 lakh is highly likely. Launch is likely soon. More