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      Vespa Mickey Mouse Edition Gets Matching Helmet Too

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      Vespa Mickey Mouse EditionThe matching helmet with Vespa Mickey Mouse Edition is likely to be a paid option, rather than being part of the bundleThe Italian Scooter manufacturer recently launched Vespa Dual in India. In global markets, the Iconic Italian scooter manufacturer Vespa is collaborating with Disney to launch Mickey Mouse Edition. This collaboration is to signify Disney’s 100th anniversary. This collaboration further signifies the relationship and ethos sharing between Disney and Vespa.In Disney’s latest movie Luca, the lead character’s default choice of scooter for adventure is a Vespa. For Disney’s 100th anniversary, two iconic brands have come together to launch the Vespa Mickey Mouse edition. Before you ask, Vespa didn’t put the face of Mickey Mouse on a scooter. Instead, execution is rather tasteful and subtle. Let’s take a look.Vespa Mickey Mouse EditionThe way Disney and Vespa have executed the Mickey Mouse edition is really subtle. Primary colours are yellow, red, black and white, all of which make iconic Mickey Mouse characters. Yellow wheels and front fenders represent Mickey Mouse’s shoes, black mirrors represent its round ears, red shade shows its trousers and black base coat is the colour of Mickey’s black fur.There is a Mickey Mouse cartoon on the red floorboard. Black shade features a white graphic pattern made of multiple Mickey Mouse characters and it is present on either side of Vespa Primavera’s side body panels and the front apron as well. If you missed any of these subtle elements, there are Mickey Mouse signatures on the seat and front apron.Vespa Mickey Mouse Edition ApronLaunched only with Primavera scooterAs of now, Vespa is only offering this Mickey Mouse edition with its Primavera scooter across the range including 50cc, 125cc and 150cc models. Vespa Primavera is not on sale in India. So, we’re not going to see this Mickey Mouse edition on Indian roads any time soon. Vespa also mentioned a matching Mickey Mouse helmet as well. Likely to be an add-on that standard offering.Michele Colaninno, Chief Executive of global strategy, product, marketing, and innovation of the Piaggio Group, commented on this collaboration as follows: “Dreams allow us to look to the future with optimism, even in complex times such as these. A timeless icon like Vespa could not fail to celebrate, on this very special occasion of Disney’s 100th Anniversary, an equally everlasting icon like Mickey Mouse, with a tribute to creativity, imagination, light-heartedness, and fun – the very values that have always anchored Vespa. Today, as then. This collaboration between Vespa and Disney represents the celebration of two historic companies that have a common dream: to allow everyone to express their imagination freely.”Claire Terry, Senior Vice President, Disney Consumer Products, Games & Publishing EMEA said, “Just like Mickey Mouse, Vespa is a cultural icon, evoking a sense of fun and adventure and together they form a wonderful combination, truly extending our timeless storytelling. We are incredibly excited to bring this version of the iconic scooter to our fans in our centenary year and bring all of Mickey’s charm and personality to road trips wherever people want to go!” More

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      Yamaha Sales Breakup May 2023 – FZ, R15, MT15, RayZR, Fascino

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      New Yamaha MT15. Image – Throttle 98Yamaha FZ was the most popular bike in the company lineup that was featured at No. 1 both on domestic and export listsYamaha Motor India has posted increased sales in May 2023. Total sales (domestic + exports) in the past month stood at 71,943 units, up from 68,501 units sold in May 2022.  While the company has experienced higher domestic sales to the tune of 19.69 percent, its performance in global markets were lackluster with a 22.83 percent YoY de-growth.Domestic sales stood at 53,751 units in May 2023, up 19.69 percent YoY from 44,907 units sold in May 2022. This was a YoY volume growth of 8,844 units. It was also a MoM growth of 1.53 percent from 52,939 units sold in April 2023.Yamaha Sales Breakup May 2023Yamaha FZ was the most sold bike both in domestic and global markets. Yamaha FZ topped domestic sales charts with 16,919 units sold in May 2023, up 12.28 percent from 15,068 units sold in May 2022. It commanded a 31.48 percent share in the company lineup. MoM sales however, dipped by 19.17 percent from 20,931 units sold in April 2023.It was R15 that featured at No. 2 with 11,280 units sold last month, up 58.43 percent when compared to 7,120 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales were marginally lower by 0.12 percent from 11,294 units sold in April 2023. It was in April that Yamaha also introduced feature and colour updates on the R15 while the MT15 got a new and more affordably priced variant.Yamaha sales performance May 2023 vs May 2022 – YoY comparisonYamaha Ray ZR posted a YoY growth of 10.73 percent to 9,794 units in May 2023 from 8,845 units sold in May 2022 when it featured at No. 3 on the sales list. It was a MoM growth of 33.68 percent from 6,300 units sold in April 2023. The Ray ZR currently commands an 18.22 percent share.Yamaha Fascino 125cc scooter sales doubled in May 2023 to 8,422 units from 2,838 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 2,838 units with a 15.67 percent share. MoM sales of the Fascino dipped by 1.52 percent from 9,945 units sold in April 2023. The MT15 sales dipped 5.64 percent YoY but improved by 60.13 percent MoM to 7,156 units while sales of the FZ25, of which the company sold 706 units in May 2022, has since been discontinued.Yamaha Exports May 2023With Yamaha FZ also being a hot favorite in export markets, the company shipped 6,612 units in May 2023. This was a YoY de-growth of 26.87 percent when compared to 9,042 units shipped in May 2022. MoM sales on the other hand improved by 42.62 percent from 4,636 units exported in April 2023.  The FZ currently commands a 36.35 percent share on the export list.Yamaha sales performance May 2023 vs Apr 2023 – MoM comparisonYamaha Saluto has seen outstanding demand. Exports improved by 311.97 percent YoY and 6.17 percent MoM to 3,510 units. The Saluto RX however, has seen exports dip by 6.18 percent MoM to 3,156 units from 3,364 units sold in April 2023.Exports also increased YoY for the Ray ZR (3,040 units) and MT15 (960 units) but fell to just 436 units and 388 units respectively for the Yamaha SZ and R15. All the three – MT15, SZ and R15 also posted MoM de-growth. Fascino exports however increased by 200 percent MoM to 90 units from just 30 units sold in April 2023. More

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      350cc Motorcycle Sales May 2023 – Royal Enfield, Honda, Yezdi, Jawa

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350Out of the 71,336 units 350cc motorcycles sales that took place in May 2023, Royal Enfield alone sold 64,923 units accounting for 91% market share350cc motorcycles are all the rage in the retro classic genre. There is one 2W manufacturer that absolutely dominates this segment. That brand is Royal Enfield and it bagged the top five spots out of the seven major 350cc models in the country. This 350cc motorcycle sales chart for May 2023 accounted for 71,336 units in total.When opposed to 55,780 units sold in May 2022 and 67,643 units sold in April 2023, 350cc motorcycle segment showed a solid 27.89% YoY growth and 5.46% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 15,556 units YoY and 3,693 units MoM.350cc motorcycle sales May 2023Like clockwork, Royal Enfield absolutely dominated this space by selling 64,923 350cc motorcycles and accounted for 91% of market share among all other 350cc bikes. Within the brand, Classic 350 stood the undisputed champ with 26,350 units sold last month.Classic 350 registered a 12.05% YoY decline and a 1.61% MoM decline. Sales didn’t suffice to surpass 29,959 units sold a year ago and 26,781 units sold a month before. Volume loss stood at 3,609 units YoY and 431 units MoM. Market share fell to 36.94%, down from 39.59% a month before.350cc motorcycle sales chartHunter 350 took 2nd place by selling 18,869 units. The company’s most affordable offering saw 19.43% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 3,070 units MoM and secured 26.45% market share. OG Standard Bullet 350 sold 8,314 units and saw 19.49% YoY growth as opposed to 6,958 units sold a year ago.But MoM numbers took a hit with a 1.01% decline, losing 85 units in volume. Like Classic 350, Meteor 350 fell into the red completely. It sold 7,024 units last month. But these numbers weren’t adequate to surpass 8,209 units sold a year ago and 7,598 units sold a month before. So, Meteor saw a 14.44% YoY decline and a 7.55% MoM decline.Classic Legends sold 2,333 unitsLeast selling 350cc RE is the Bullet Electra 350 with 4,366 units. It is the first contender on this list to register a positive 15.84% YoY growth and 15.53% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 597 units YoY and 587 units MoM. In 6th place is Honda CB350 with 4,080 units sold. CB350 saw 23.34% YoY growth and 35.41% MoM growth.Volume growth for CB350 stood at 772 units YoY and 1,067 units MoM (highest in this list). Lastly, we have Classic Legends which sold 2,333 units (retail) of Jawa and Yezdi branded motorcycles in India. The company saw a 34.78% YoY decline and a 2.59% MoM growth. More

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      New Hero Motorcycle Spied – Xtreme 125cc to rival Pulsar 125?

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      New Hero Xtreme 125R spied. Image – MRD VlogsUpon launch, Hero new commuter bike will rival the likes of TVS Raider, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Honda SP 125While Hero is the market leader in commuter motorcycle segment, there’s heavy reliance on Splendor 100cc bike. In April, share of Splendor in overall sales was more than 2/3rd. From a business perspective, this is quite like putting all your eggs in one basket.For a more diversified portfolio, Hero MotoCorp has been working on a new range of bikes. It comprises both new commuter bikes as well as premium offerings in middleweight segment. Xtreme 160R 4V was recently launched at Rs 1.36 lakh. Karizma XMR is expected to be launched later this year. Hero is also developing a new maxi scooter. These clearly indicate that Hero MotoCorp is looking to reduce dependence on its 100cc commuter bikes.New Hero Xtreme 125R spiedHero new commuter bike detailsStandard telescopic suspension and rear drum brake indicate that the test mule is a new 125cc commuter bike. With TVS Raider being the primary rival, Hero new bike has a sporty profile. Some key features include sharp headlamp, sculpted fuel tank with extensions, compact rear-view mirrors, sleek turn signals, all-LED lighting, split-seat design and stubby exhaust. The bike has a short tail section and rear tyre hugger.Hero new commuter bike can be seen with a fully digital instrument cluster. This could be the same or similar to the one used with other 125cc Hero bikes such as Glamour XTEC and Super Splendor XTEC. Or it could be similar to the inverted LCD console used with recently launched Xtreme 160R. To present it as a capable machine, Hero could equip the new commuter bike with Bluetooth connectivity.New Hero Xtreme 125R spiedAll while having a sporty profile, the bike has a comfortable riding stance. It has wide, pulled-back handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. Rider seat section has a scooped profile, ensuring lower seat height and optimal comfort. Pillion seat section appears a bit narrow, although the thick grab rails should be able to ensure adequate stability.New Hero Xtreme 125R spiedHero new commuter bike performanceHero new commuter bike is likely to borrow the 125cc motor from Hero’s other 125cc bikes. On-board Glamour XTEC and Splendor XTEC, the air-cooled engine churns out 10.7 bhp of max power and 10.6 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.The bike has telescopic forks at front and a monoshock unit at rear. Braking duties are performed by a disc brake at front and a drum brake at rear. The bike is likely to be using 18-inch wheels at both ends.Hero’s new commuter bike could be launched later this year. Possibly around the festive season. Hero could be planning to launch the bike at a competitive price point. For reference, rival TVS Raider is available at a starting price of Rs 93,719 (ex-showroom Delhi). More

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      Bajaj Swing, Genie Names Registered – New Electric Scooters Or Bikes?

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      Image for illustration purpose onlyMany OEMs proactively file new trademarks, although it is not guaranteed that these products will reach production stageWhile it has partnerships with Triumph and KTM, Bajaj Auto is also working to upgrade and expand its own portfolio. Towards that end, the company has registered new trademarks Bajaj Genie and Bajaj Swing.Some other names have also been registered such as Bajaj Badal and Bajaj Runner. Earlier this year in March, the company had registered three names – Bajaj Aura, Bajaj Racer and Bajaj Hammer.Bajaj Genie, Bajaj Swing – scooter or motorcycle?It is not clear what these new trademarks are meant for. While Bajaj Genie trademark application was filed in April 2023, Bajaj Swing was filed in May 2023. The current status of all these trademark applications is ‘Formalities Chk Pass’. This is essentially the primary stage of trademark approval process. The final stage of approval is when the status shows as ‘Registered’. For example, earlier names such as Bajaj Tecnica and Bajaj Technik have been registered and are valid up to 2032.Trademark name applications can take a long time to process. There can be objections from other parties, who may have the same or similar sounding trademark name. In some cases, the company itself may abandon some trademark applications. Due to these reasons, OEMs register multiple names in advance. These can be used as per requirement in future.Bajaj trademarks new names – Swing and GenieGoing by their name, Bajaj Genie and Bajaj Swing appear more like the name of scooters. It is possible that Bajaj may be looking to expand its electric scooter range. As of now, there’s only Chetak to take on rivals like Ola S1, TVS iQube and Ather 450X. If Bajaj can launch affordable electric two-wheelers, it can boost sales and grab a larger market share.With reduction in subsidy, many OEMs including Ola and Ather have introduced affordable variants of their scooters. Simple Energy will also be launching new affordable electric scooters in the next quarter.Could it be the names of 3-wheelers?It is also possible that Bajaj Genie and Bajaj Swing could be names of upcoming electric 3-wheelers / rickshaws. It is known that Bajaj is working on its first electric 3-wheeler. The company is the market leader in ICE 3-wheeler segment with market share of more than 70 percent. However, it is yet to launch an electric 3-wheeler. OEMs like Mahindra and Piaggio have taken a lead in this space.It is expected that Bajaj will launch its first electric rickshaw later this year. A test mule was spotted earlier this year in February. Some interesting features were noted such as a fully digital instrument cluster with two dials and lockable storage compartment. It is expected that Bajaj electric rickshaw will have a range of 120 km. Battery charging time could vary based on the type of charger used. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles May 2023 – Splendor, Pulsar, Raider, Classic, Hunter

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      Royal Enfield New Gen 350cc ClassicHero Splendor remained the top-selling motorcycle in India, 3,42,536 units sold in May 2023The top 10 motorcycle sales list accounted for total sales of 8,64,425 units in May 2023, up 29.34 percent from 6,68,336 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 1,96,089 units. It was also a MoM growth when compared to 7,30,702 units sold in April 2023.The sales chart saw no change in its top order. It continued to be headed by the likes of Hero Splendor and Bajaj Pulsar which together commanded a near 55 percent share on this list.Top 10 Motorcycles May 2023Top 10 Motorcycle Sales May 2023At No.1 was the Hero Splendor with 3,42,536 units sold in May 2023, up 30.61 percent from 2,62,249 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 80,287 units with the Splendor commanding a 39.63 percent share on this list.Bajaj Pulsar range was next with sales of 1,28,403 units in May 2023, up 85.44 percent when compared to 69,241 units sold in May 2022. Currently holding a 14.85 percent share, sales of the Pulsar range in April had stood at 1,15,371 units relating to a MoM growth.Top 10 Motorcycles May 2023Sales of HF Deluxe dipped 14.32 percent YoY to 1,09,100 units in May 2023, down from 1,27,330 units sold in May 2022. Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of Honda CB Shine with 1,03,699 units sold in the past month, from 1,19,765 units sold in May 2022.Bajaj Platina saw outstanding demand in May 2023 with sales increasing to 41,154 units from 17,336 units sold in May 2022 relating to a 143.16 percent growth. This was a volume growth of 24,818 units with the Platina commanding a 4.88 percent share on this list.TVS Apache, Raider, RE Classic 350, HunterTVS Apache and Raider each posted significant YoY growth in sales with 41,955 units and 34,440 units sold respectively last month. It was particularly noteworthy for the TVS Raider, sales of which improved by 9911 percent from just 344 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales also improved from 31,491 units sold in April 2022.NoTop 10 MotorcyclesMay-23May-22DiffGrowth % YoY1Splendor3,42,5362,62,24980,28730.612Pulsar1,28,40369,24159,16285.443HF Deluxe1,09,1001,27,330-18,230-14.324Shine1,03,6991,19,765-16,066-13.415Platina42,15417,33624,818143.166Apache41,95527,04414,91155.147Raider34,44034434,0969911.638Classic 35026,35029,959-3,609-12.059Hunter 35018,869018,869–10FZ16,91915,0681,85112.28–Total8,64,4256,68,3361,96,08929.34Sales of RE Classic 350 dipped 12.05 percent YoY to 26,350 units in May 2023 from 29,959 units sold in May 2022 while there was the new RE Hunter that entered the list with 18,869 units sold last month. Yamaha FZ was at No. 10 with 16,919 units sold last month, a 12.28 percent YoY growth over 15,068 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales however, dipped significantly from 20,931 units sold in April 2023. Yamaha re-introduced the FZ-S V3 Matte Black in April 2023. It is priced at Rs. 1,21,400 (ex-sh). More

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      Top 11 Scooters May 2023 – Activa, Jupiter, Xoom, Ola, Ather, iQube

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      Ola Electric ScooterThe scooter segment was led by Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access, taking top 3 spots on the list with a combined share of 70.87 percentScooter sales in May 2023 improved by 39.44 percent YoY. Total sales of the top 1a scooters stood at 4,33,229 units, in the past month, up from 3,10,686 units sold in May 2023. It was however a marginal MoM de-growth when compared to 4,36,051 units sold in April 2023. Increased sales were seen across all models on this list except for the TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Burgman. More emphasis was paid to electric scooters and Ola, iQube and Ather 450X along with the Bajaj Chetak have each posted triple digit YoY growth.Top selling scooters May 2023Top 11 Scooter sales May 2023Honda Activa topped the sales chart with 2,03,365 units sold in May 2023, a 36.11 percent YoY growth when compared to 1,49,407 units sold in May 2022. This was a volume growth of 53,958 units with a 46.94 percent share on the list.TVS Jupiter scooter sales fell by 3.21 percent YoY to 57,698 units, down from 59,613 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM de-growth from 59,583 units sold in April 2023. Suzuki’s best-seller Access 125 clocked 45,945 unit sales in May 2023 which was a 28.67 percent growth over 35,709 units sold in May 2022.Top selling scooters May 2023Ola Electric has reported sales (retails) of 28,469 units of the S1 and S1 Pro in May 2023. This was a 207.14 percent YoY growth over just 9,269 units sold in May 2022. Ola recently hiked prices of the two electric scooters on account of FAME II revision wherein the subsidy has been reduced by a substantial amount.Commanding a 6.36 percent share on this list of top 11 scooters sold in May 2023 was the TVS Ntorq with 27,556 units sold last month, up 5.95 percent from 26,005 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM growth from 26,730 units sold in April 2023.Also in the electric scooter segment was the TVS iQube with a 579.29 percent YoY growth to 17,913 units sold in May 2023, up from 2,637 units sold in May 2022. MoM sales also improved dramatically over 6,227 units sold in April 2023. Hero Xoom 110cc, launched in Jan 2023, was the newest entrant to this list. Sales stood at 13,377 units in the past month, a MoM growth over 11,938 units sold in April 2023.NoTop 11 ScootersMay-23May-22DiffGrowth % YoY1Activa2,03,3651,49,40753,95836.112Jupiter57,69859,613-1,915-3.213Access45,94535,70910,23628.674Ola (Retail)28,4699,26919,200207.145Ntorq27,55626,0051,5515.966iQube17,9132,63715,276579.297Xoom13,377013,377–8Burgman10,23412,990-2,756-21.229RayZR9,7948,84594910.7310450X9,6703,6676,003163.7011Chetak9,2082,5446,664261.95–Total4,33,2293,10,6861,22,54339.44Suzuki Burgman, Ray ZR, Ather 450X, Bajaj ChetakLower down the order was the Suzuki Burgman with a 21.22 percent YoY degrowth to 10,234 units sold in May 2023 from 12,990 units sold in May 2022. It was also a MoM de-growth from 10,335 units sold in April 2023. The list also included the RayZR with 9,794 units sold in the past month, up 10.73 percent over 8,845 units sold in May 2023. Ather 450X saw a 163.70 percent YoY growth to 9,670 units in May 2023 from 3,667 units sold in May 2022. Earlier this month, the company also introduced the new Ather 450S, a base model in the company lineup, bookings of which will open from July 2023. Bajaj Chetak, which was missing in the list of top 11 scooters sold in April 2023, entered the list in May 2023 as sales escalated by 261.95 percent YoY to 9,208 units in May 2023 from 2,544 units sold in May 2022. More

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      New Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs Pulsar, Apache – Specs, Features

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      Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs RivalsWhen compared to its immediate 160cc rivals, Hero Xtreme 160R 4V comes of as VFM offering, considering everything it packsThe 160cc street bike segment has heated up quite a bit since Hero MotoCorp launched Xtreme 160R 4V recently. This motorcycle now gets some of the most comprehensive sets of updates in just one iteration. Prices start from Rs. 1,27,300 for Standard variant and go till Rs. 1,36,500 for Pro variant with USD forks.Also, the 2V version of Xtreme 160R is still on sale. A strategy similar to Xpulse 200 range. But did Hero tick all the checkboxes? We compared it with all the other 160cc motorcycles to see where it falls. We’re talking about Hero’s own Xtreme 160R 2V, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and 2V and lastly, Honda X-Blade. Let’s take a look.Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs Rivals – Does it have what it takes?Looks are subjective. Personally, I love the look of the Pulsar NS160 the most. For my height (6 feet), it is the most ergonomic too. As per powertrains, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is at the top with 17.3 bhp and the torquiest at 14.73 Nm. But it is quite a screamer and all that power comes in at a higher engine speed.Honda X-Blade makes just as much torque, but at a much lower engine speed. All of these street fighters get a 5-speed gearbox. Among this list, Pulsar NS160, Xtreme 160R 4V and Apache RTR 160 4V are the only ones with a 4-valve head. Only the Pulsar, Xtreme 160R 4V and Apache RTR 160 4V get oil cooling, while the rest are air-cooled. Surprisingly, Bajaj gave its newer Pulsar N160, a 2V head.Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Vs Rivals – ComparisonLongest wheelbase is with Pulsar NS160 and shortest is with Apache RTR 160 2V. Both Apache motorcycles get 160 mm ground clearance too, highest in this segment. Seat height is comparable between this lot, but the Pulsar NS160 gets the tallest seat. Xtreme 160R 4V gets a split seat option too, which was not the case with the 2V model.Even though the Pulsar N160 shows higher numbers in the engine department, all of that is off-set because of its 154 kg weight. In this area, Apache RTR 160 2V takes the cake with up to 138 kg kerb weight. Pulsar N160 is the only one with a larger 14L fuel tank, while the rest can hold 12L. Both Hero and Bajaj offer 100-section front tyres, but TVS offers 90-section and Honda goes a narrower size and offers 80-section tyre.Did Hero tick all the right boxes?Except for Apache RTR 160 2V, all motorcycles offer an option for 130-section rear tyres and 17” wheel size is common among all. TVS is the only one that offers a rear drum brake option with both its 160cc offerings and to offer conventional rotors while competition is offering petal discs. Pulsar NS160 gets the largest front disc at 300 mm, probably due to its hefty weight.Only Bajaj is offering Dual-Channel ABS in this segment, which is optional with N160 and standard on NS160. We still think Hero should have offered a fourth variant with Xtreme 160R 4V with Dual-Channel ABS, as it would have made it a complete package. Hero now joins the USD front forks wave in the 160cc segment along with Pulsar NS160. Except for the twin shock absorbers on Apache RTR 160 2V, the rest get mono-shock units.In terms of modernity, the Pulsar NS160 takes a back seat as it still features both halogen headlights and semi-digital instrument cluster. Hero, TVS and Honda have moved on with fully digital instrument consoles and LED headlights (Pulsar N160 gets LED headlights too). All motorcycles get LED tail lights and only Hero’s offerings get LED turn indicators with hazard light function.Since these are primarily street fighters intended for city use, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation features are welcome. Only Hero and TVS offer Bluetooth connectivity. TVS is the only one that seems to have invested in ride modes. But given that these are 160cc motorcycles and pushing a maximum of 17 horses, ride modes are kinda gimmicky.Hero has ticked four important boxes. 4V head, oil-cooling, USD front forks and up-market features. Pulsar NS160 ticks Hero’s first three boxes and then Dual-Channel ABS. So, do you want a lighter bike with more features? Or do you want a heavier bike with safer brakes? More