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      150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales February 2024 – Pulsar, Apache, FZ, R15, Xpulse

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      TVS ApacheThe recent updates with Bajaj Pulsar range including Pulsar NS160, Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N150 showed a positive effect on salesWith the growth of automotive sector, more people are investing in private vehicles than ever before. Many of these choose a premium motorcycle falling between the 150cc and 200cc segment. This segment has always favoured the Bajaj Pulsar and the same trend continues in February 2024 as well.150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales February 2024Pulsars are Bajaj’s highest-selling sub-brand and they also dominate the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment. With 46,219 Pulsars sold last month, Bajaj registered a 74.16% YoY growth over 26,539 units sold in February 2023. This resulted in a volume growth of 19,680 units. Pulsars accounted for 29.63% of the 150cc to 200cc segment.In 2nd spot, we have TVS Apache securing 22.18% of the 150cc to 200cc segment. TVS sold 34,593 Apaches last month and there was a minor 0.98% YoY decline as opposed to 34,935 units sold last year with 342 units lost in volume. Trailing Apache is Honda Unicorn 160 with 21,593 units sold and 13.65% market share of this list.Honda Unicorn has had a massive overhaul where sales numbers are concerned. When compared to the 1,339 units sold last year, Honda saw an astounding 1,490.22% YoY growth, gaining 19,954 units in volume. In 4th position, we have Yamaha FZ lineup with 14,449 units. FZ saw a sales decline of 16.30% YoY.150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales February 2024FZ lost 2,813 units YoY in volume. While FZ suffered in sales YoY, Yamaha’s premium 150cc bikes – R15 and MT-15 showed positive growth. Where R15 sold 11,128 units with 44.58% YoY growth and 3,431 units gained in volume, MT-15 sold 10,047 units and registered 63.85% YoY growth with 3,915 units gained in volume.Motorcycles under 5,000 units salesIn 7th place, we have Honda’s recently launched SP160 which saw 5,155 takers last month. Hero might be India’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, but the brand’s premium motorcycles make a significantly underwhelming splash with the best-seller in the 150cc to 200cc segment being Xpulse 200 ADV with 2,784 units sold.Xpulse registered 69.76% YoY growth and there is a new Xpulse 210 incoming with Karizma’s engine. That should expand sales potential further. Hero’s Xtreme lineup (160R and 200S) sold 2,777 units and there was a staggering 501.08% YoY growth, gaining 2,315 units YoY over 462 units sold last year.KTM 200 range saw 2,598 takers last month. However, there was a 20.16% YoY decline with KTM’s 200 lineup. In 11th place, we have Honda Hornet 2.0 which registered a massive uproar in sales when compared to last year’s 5 units. The 1,442 units garnered 28,740% YoY growth. Suzuki sold 1,346 Gixxers in India.Bajaj Avenger sales declined by 15.17% YoY considering the 1,309 units sold last month. Honda CB200X sold 750 units and Kawasaki sold 93 W175s last month. In total there were 1,55,983 units of 150cc to 200cc motorcycles sold last month with a 52.04% YoY growth when compared to 1,02,591 units sold a year ago. Volume gained YoY stood at 53,392 units. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup February 2024 – Domestic, Exports, Activa, Dio, Shine, CB350

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      Honda ActivaThe sales grew drastically in the case of motorcycles like Hornet 2.0, Livo, Dream and Unicorn 160 when compared to numbers from a year beforeIndia’s largest scooter manufacturer, HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters Ltd), ended the month of February 2024 on a positive note. The company has made significant advances in expanding the sales envelope and the results are respectable with 83.18% YoY growth in domestic market and sales more than doubled at 117.97% YoY growth in exports.Honda 2W Sales Breakup February 2024 – DomesticIn domestic market, HMSI’s primary contributor is Activa and will probably be that way for a long time, considering the pull it has on Indian buyers. At 2,00,134 units, Activa accounted for 48.11% of Honda’s domestic sales. Numbers saw 14.69% YoY growth over 1,74,503 units sold in February 2023 and gained 25,631 units in volume.CB Shine took the 2nd place in the charts with 1,20,119 units sold last month. When compared to the 35,594 units sold last year, numbers more than quadrupled at 237.47% YoY growth, gaining 84,525 units in volume. Shine accounted for 28.88% of Honda’s domestic sales. Dio doubled its numbers with 104.63% YoY growth selling 29,649 units over 14,489 units sold last year.Dio accounted for 7.13% of Honda’s domestic endeavours and gained 15,160 units in volume YoY. Unicorn showed stellar growth with 23,293 units sold and 1,693% YoY growth over 1,339 units sold a year ago. Recently launched Shinda 100 sold 22,644 units and SP160 sold 5,155 units. Also at the 5,100 units mark was Dream commuter with 5,103 units and 983.44% YoY growth.Honda 2W Sales Breakup February 2024 – DomesticLivo commuter bike saw 3,211 units sold and the bike registered 1,246.4% YoY growth over 222 units sold a year ago. H’ness sales have grown 549% YoY by pushing out 2,072 units last month. Recently launched CB350 (Classic) sold 1,784 units. The biggest sales comeback was demonstrated by Hornet 2.0.The bike sold 1,442 units as opposed to just 5 sold last year. Resulting in 28,740% YoY growth. Next in line was CB200X pseudo ADV with 750 units sold. With the recent price slashing exercise, CB300F sold 308 units and CB300R sold 219 units. The company’s 500cc twinner sold 66 units and the recently launched XL750 Transalp sold 18 units.In total, Honda’s domestic sales accounted for 4,15,967 units last month. When compared to the 2,27,083 units sold in February 2023, there was an 83.18% YoY growth and the volume gain stood at 1,88,884 units YoY.Honda 2W Sales Breakup February 2024 – ExportsExportsDiscontinued in India for slow sales, Navi is Honda’s highest exported vehicle shipping out 13,393 units last month. Navi accounted for 31.7% of Honda’s total exports and the 52.49% YoY growth brought a 4,610 units volume gain. Dio stood in 2nd place with 9,423 units and contributed 22.3% of Honda’s total exports. Dio saw 174.4% YoY growth and gained 5,989 units in volume. Rockstar in the domestic market, Activa saw 4,992 takers globally and saw 966.67% YoY growth.CB Shine and Dream sold 4,170 and 4,112 units and registered 297.9% and 416.58% YoY growth respectively. Honda CB350 and Hornet 2.0 sales fell close together at 1,976 and 1,780 units respectively. Hornet 2.0 saw 74.51% YoY growth. Hornet 160R and Livo sales fell close together with 1,076 units and 1,000 units respectively. Where Hornet 160R registered 60.12% YoY growth, Livo’s was 150% YoY growth.CB200X sold 280 units and Unicorn 160 sold 48 units last month. In total, Honda’s exports stood at 42,250 units, up from 19,383 units sold a year ago. This accounted for 117.97% YoY growth and gained 22,867 units in volume YoY. More

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      500cc+ Motorcycles Sales February 2024 – RE650, Z900, Hayabusa, Ninja

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      Suzuki HayabusaFor the month of February 2024, the big bike segment accounted for a total volume of 3,497 units and more than doubled in numbers YoYThe iconic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, continued to dominate the 500cc+ Motorcycle Sales February 2024 charts like clockwork. The company has a cost-effective lineup based on its 650cc parallel twin engine. Owing to their value proposition, Royal Enfield 650 motorcycles hold 90% of big bike segment’s market share.500cc+ Motorcycles Sales February 2024The chart was led by the 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650) with 2,070 units sold and accounted for 59.19% of total big bike sales. When compared to 1,170 units sold last year, 650 Twins saw 76.92% YoY growth and 900 units gained in volume. Super Meteor 650 stood in 2nd place with 1,073 units and 30.68% of total big bike sales.Kawasaki’s affordable 4-cylinder lineup includes Z900 and ZX-6R and both these bikes enjoyed good reception from buyers. Kawasaki sold 82 Z900 bikes and 79 ZX-6R bikes last month. Z900 saw 43.86% YoY growth with 25 units gained in volume. Triumph Street Triple RS took 5th position with 29 units sold.The mighty Suzuki Hayabusa sold 28 units, but the appeal seems to be down reflected by the 17.65% YoY decline. India’s most affordable 200bhp litre-class bike, Kawasaki ZX-10R, sold 25 units and registered 56.25% YoY growth with 9 units gained in volume. Honda has been gaining traction in big bike sales after a very long time and even featured in the top 10 with XL750 Transalp at 8th position.500cc+ Motorcycle Sales February 2024The recently launched XL750 sold 18 units last month, which is a good start. At 9th and 10th position, we have Kawasaki Versys 650 and Ninja 650 with 18 and 12 units sold respectively. While Versys quadrupled its numbers with 200% YoY growth gaining 6 units in volume, Ninja saw a 7.69% YoY decline, losing 1 unit in volume. Triumph sold 10 units of Speed Twin and Tiger 900 each, securing 11th and 12th position respectively.Big bikes under 10 units salesHarley-Davidson Nightster sold 9 units and saw 800% YoY growth as opposed to 1 unit sold in February 2023. Triumph sold 6 units of Tiger Sport 660 and registered a 45.45% YoY decline. Selling 5 units each, we have Kawasaki Z650 RS and Triumph Bonneville T120. Coincidentally, not only did they sell 5 units each, but they also registered 150% YoY growth over 2 units sold last year and gained 3 units in volume.The same coincidence was seen with Harley-Davidson Pan America and Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. Both bikes sold 3 units each, up from 1 unit sold last year and gained 2 units in volume and 200% YoY growth. Also at the 3-unit mark, we have Kawasaki Z650 which registered a 62.50% YoY decline.Four motorcycles sold 2 units each last month. These are Kawasaki Vulcan S, Triumph Bonneville Bobber, Speed Twin and Scrambler 1200. There was no sales growth to highlight with these motorcycles. There was only one motorcycle recording 1 unit sales last month, which was Harley-Davidson Sportster S.There were quite a few motorcycles last month which didn’t see any takers. These are Triumph Trident 660, Rocket III, Tiger 1200, Kawasaki W800, Ninja 1000SX, Versys 1000, Suzuki V-Strom 650, Katana, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, Fat Bob, Street Glide, Roadking (not Yezdi) and Honda Goldwing. In total, there were 3,497 big bikes sold last month. 142% YoY growth and 2,055 units gained in volume were impressive. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2024 – Jupiter, Raider, XL, Star City 125, Apache

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      2024 TVS Apache 160 4VTVS Motor posted a near two fold increase in YoY exports in February 2024 while domestic sales improved by 21%TVS Motor Company has reported strong performance across both domestic and global sales in February 2024. Almost every model in the company’s portfolio has seen positive demand steering up total sales (domestic + exports) to 3,52,750 units in February 2024, up 86,875 units when compared to 2,65,875 units sold in February 2023. This related to a 24.62 percent YoY growth.TVS Motor Domestic Sales February 2024With Jupiter scooter being the best-selling model in the company portfolio in domestic markets and the Star City 125 grabbing most attention globally, the company now gears up to expand its electric vehicle portfolio beyond the  iQube. Two names, TVS XL EV and E-XL names have been registered, one of which will become the electric version of the ICE powered moped – XL 100. Once launched, the recently launched Kinetic e-Luna will be its sole competitor in this segment.TVS Motor Sales Breakup Feb 2024Domestic sales in February 2024 grew by 20.82 percent to 2,67,502 units, up from 2,21,402 units sold in February 2023. This was a 46,100 unit volume growth with most models showing off YoY growth. MoM sales however suffered a setback as TVS Motor sales in January 2024 had stood at 2,68,143 units.TVS Jupiter scooter topped sales charts last month. It was not only the best-selling model in the company portfolio but was also the 2nd best-selling scooter in India after the Honda Activa. Jupiter sales grew by 37.05 percent YoY to 73,860 units in February 2024, up from 52,891 units sold in February 2023 to command a 27.61 percent share on this list.TVS Motor Exports Breakup Feb 2024TVS Raider, a popular model in the 125cc segment, has also seen a 38.61 percent YoY growth to 42,063 units in the past month, up from 30,346 units sold in February 2023. It was followed by the XL moped with 41,059 unit sales last month, up from 35,346 units sold in February 2023. TVS Apache has seen a very marginal YoY de-growth by 0.98 percent to 34,593 units from 34,935 units sold in the same month last year.Sales of the Ntorq grew by 45.47 percent to 24,911 units while iQube sales improved by 1.74 percent to 15,792 units in February 2024. The domestic sales list also included the Sport (12,528 units), Radeon (12,337 units) and Zest (7,579 units). Relatively new entrant Ronin sales stood at 2,042 units while R310 sales were at 573 units, a 53.21 percent YoY growth from 374 units sold in February 2023. TVS Star City suffered a 95.54 percent YoY de-growth with just 165 units sold last month.TVS Exports Led by Star City 125 in February 2024TVS Exports grew nearly two fold in February 2024 to 87,248 units, up 96.20 percent from 44,470 units shipped in February 2023.  In global markets, it was Star City 125 along with Star City that amassed the highest sales and a combined share of 64.2 percent. Star City 125 exports went up to 38,137 units last month from 18,250 units shipped in February 2023 relating to a 108.97 percent YoY growth. Star City exports also climbed to 17,874 units, a 266.57 percent YoY growth over 4,876 units shipped in February 2023.Significant sales growth was also seen for the Apache (9,285 units), Sport (6,540 units) and Raider (5,982 units) while Jupiter exports dipped 13.03 percent to 4,647 units in the past month. The list also included TVS Ntorq (3,196 units), Ronin (838 units), XL (576 units) and iQube (113 units) while R310 exports dipped 100 percent to 60 units in February 2024. More

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      March 2024 Week 4 Auto News Roundup – MG, Nissan, VW, Tata, Hyundai, Hero, Bajaj, TVS, Yezdi

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      MG Comet Convertible ConceptAmong upcoming launches, Nissan Magnite facelift is one of the hottest, rivaling other sub 4m SUVs like Nexon, Brezza, Venue, Sonet, XUV300 and KigerThe fourth week of March 2024 is behind us leaving breadcrumbs of developments to pick up. These developments will lay steps for the automotive industry to evolve and shape the future. Without further ado, let’s dive into all the developments that took place last week.Nissan and Honda partnerNissan Honda PartnershipBoth automotive juggernauts have signed an MoU to navigate Indian automotive sector by pooling in resources and expertise. Together, the companies aim to better position their products by sharing technology and vision contributing to carbon neutrality and zero traffic fatalities.Speculated Volkswagen Taigun FaceliftVolkswagen Test Mule – Or Is It Skoda?Something is cooking at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India and the first test mule spotted recently shows the vehicle from the rear. It could be Skoda’s already announced sub 4m SUV. But the overall proportions, C-pillar shape and tail lights reminded me of Taigun, suggesting a facelift in the works. More details will be revealed with future spy shots.2025 Nissan Magnite Facelift SpottedNissan Magnite Facelift SpottedFor the first time ever, Nissan magnite facelift is spotted donning new set of wheels. While magnite helped Nissan stay afloat in India, Magnite facelift is poised to expand sales envelope. We hope it gets rain-sensing wipers, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM and other missing features.MG Cyberster Stylish Scissor DoorsMG Cyberster, MG 4, MG 5, Comet Convertible and JV With JSWAt a recent event held in Mumbai, JSW Group and MG announced their joint venture and gave a glimpse of new JV’s future roadmap. The same event witnessed unveiling of MG Cybesrter electric sports car, MG 4 electric hatchback, MG 5 electric estate and MG Comet Convertible concept.Escudo Name Trademarked By SuzukiTorqnado Name Trademarked By SuzukiSuzuki Escudo and Torqnado Names TrademarkedInterestingly, Suzuki Motor Corporation has trademarked two new names in the form of Escudo and Torqnado in India. Going by Suzuki’s global naming strategies, Escudo could be used with the upcoming 7-Seater version of Grand Vitara. Suzuki Motor Corporation also holds trademarks for their motorcycles and Torqnado could be used on a 2W.BMW iX xDrive50 LaunchedBMW iX xDrive50 LaunchedAfter launching the iX xDrive40, BMW is bringing the more performant xDrive50 variant to Indian buyers via CBU route. The car is launched at a price of close to Rs. 1.4 Cr (ex-sh) and it rivals other electric mid-size SUVs from Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Jaguar.Citroen eC3 crash test – Global NCAPCitroen eC3 Scores 0 Crash Safety Rating From GNCAPThe CMP platform from Citroen was put to test by Global NCAP and awarded 0 Stars to eC3 electric hatchback. Something similar was reflected in the Latin NCAP crash test of a Brazilian-spec Citroen C3 ICE which got 0 Stars as well.VW Taigun GT Plus SportVolkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line LaunchedTaigun gets two more trim levels – GT Plus Sport and GT Line under the new ‘Sport’ trim plan. These bring cosmetic updates inside and out, lending a sporty appeal. GT Plus Sport only gets 1.5L engine and GT Line only gets 1.0L engine.Hyundai Creta and Verna recalledHyundai Verna and Creta RecallLast week, Hyundai recalled 7,698 units of Verna sedan and Creta SUV owing to a potential fault in the electronic controller unit governing the pump inside the CVT gearbox. Kia Sonet was recalled for the same issue a month ago.2024 Tata Tiago EV2024 Tata Tiago EV Update LaunchedWith a minor update, Tata Motors has made 2024 Tiago EV even more value for money than it already was. The company has done it by adding auto-dimming IRVM and a 45W fast USB charger at no additional cost. Nice!Honda WR-V Launched in JapanIndia-Made Honda Elevate Launched In Japan As WR-VStepping up their export game, HCIL (Honda Cars India Limited) has commenced shipping of Elevate to Japan where it is sold under the WR-V name. When compared to Indian pricing, WR-V in Japan is priced more attractively.Bajaj CNG Motorcycle Spied – Highest Mileage?Bajaj CNG BikeThe maker of iconic Pulsar motorcycles is exploring CNG powertrain options. Their upcoming CNG offering is in testing phase and was spotted recently. It could boast of being the most fuel-efficient motorcycle at launch and promise lowest running cost.Bajaj Pulsar N250 20242024 Bajaj Pulsar N250Sticking with Bajaj, the company is updating its Pulsar 250 models with latest features. Both N250 and F250 are likely to get these updates including a new digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and USD front forks, among others.Yezdi Dealer Event ScoopsClassic Legends Dealer Event – Yezdi and BSA Launches, ScoopsOne of the attendees of Classic Legend’s recent dealer event revealed to us company’s future roadmap. Showcased motorcycles at the event were Roadking 334 Concept, Roadking 500 Concept, Streetfighter 334, Adventure Rally Pro and BSA Goldstar 650. Except for Roadking concepts, other motorcycles will launch by the end of this year. Scoops included 500cc and 250cc engine development along with EVs.Ather Rizta Water Wading TestAther Rizta Water Wading TestSet to break covers at Ather Community Day event on 6th April, new Rizta scooter is poised to take on rivals from Ola, TVS, Bajaj and Simple. Company demonstrated battery’s IP67 rating with a water-wading test.Vida Advantage Package Official BlurbHero Launched Vida Advantage PackageIn a bid to draw more electric scooter buyers towards them, Hero MotoCorp has introduced Vida Advantage Package worth Rs. 27,000. Customers buying Vida V1 scooter could opt for this package at no additional cost. The offer lasts till April 31st, 2024. You can read about Vida Advantage Package in detail here.TVS Ronin SCR Patented In IndiaTVS Ronin SCR Patented In IndiaRemember the four custom Ronin bikes displayed at TVS MotoSoul event last year? Of these four, the one designed by TVS Design Team has now been trademarked by the company raising launch speculations. Ronin SCR aims to be a Scramler with off-road worthy hardware.Honda Stylo 160cc Scooter Patented In IndiaHonda Stylo Scooter PatentedAmong the long list of patents and trademarks, Honda added one more. This time, it is Stylo 160 scooter design. Interestingly, this is not the new Stylo scooter that debuted last month. But, the older Stylo design. If launched, it will take on classic-styled scooters from Vespa and Yamaha.Hero Yulu Rival Design PatentedHero 2W Electric CV PatentedCurrently absent in commercial 2W EV segment, Hero MotoCorp is set to make a grand entrance. Company’s upcoming 2W electric CV was recently patented, revealing a bare-bones vehicle that seems to pack a larger battery for a higher range and slightly less cargo space.Hero Patented New ScooterHero New Large Scooter PatentedThe company has patented a new large-format family scooter that could either be an ICE offering or an EV. If EV, it could be positioned below the current Vida V1 lineup. If it is an ICE offering, it could be the new large scooter for the brand. Something Maestro currently is, but missing on company’s website. More

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      Hero Patented New Scooter With Affordable Components – EV Or ICE?

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      Hero Patented New ScooterIf an EV, this upcoming scooter will rival TVS iQube and Ather Rizta and if ICE, it will take on Honda Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125 and Suzuki Access 125Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer in terms of volume, currently dominates motorcycle sales but lags behind its immediate rivals in the scooter segment. To tackle this, Hero is taking a comprehensive approach by developing a range of new scooters. One of these upcoming scooters has already been patented. Let’s take a closer look.Hero Patented New Scooter With Affordable ComponentsWe can see a large and practical scooter in the leaked patent images. The design is new-age and is much better than Hero’s current large scooter, Maestro. That said, there are a few resemblances with Hero’s Vida scooters as well. Regardless of ICE or EV, it has a few premium elements seen in the recently patented design.The scooter’s apron has a well-designed LED headlight system, while the front and rear have stylish turn indicators also LED. The split-type seat looks large and comfortable, and the overall design is minimal and clean, with few body creases. In terms of practicality, the scooter has a flat floorboard, and one of its key strengths is the seat.Additionally, there is a large and practical grabrail. Since the patented design is a 3D model of the vehicle in greyscale, we can’t pinpoint whether it packs an IC engine (probably 125cc) or an electric powertrain. In either case, we can expect a swingarm-mounted drive unit.Hero New Scooter Patent DetailsIt is not all sunshine for Hero’s new scooter, though. The leaked patent design doesn’t incorporate disc brakes at either end. The front suspension setup is a big turn-off too, as it is not a telescopic unit. Both of Hero’s current large scooters Maestro and Vida V1 get telescopic forks. Smaller and more affordable Pleasure+ still gets front shock absorbers, though.What to expect?Considering Hero is currently not popular with large family scooter buyers, there is a big probability of this being an ICE scooter, similar to Maestro’s size. Rivals in this genre include Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125, Suzuki Access 125 and others. Also, company’s official website doesn’t list Maestro under their products section in Scooter category.This raises speculation about whether Maestro is discontinued considering its slow sales in contrast to its immediate rivals. If so, this new scooter patented by Hero could fill Maestro’s shoes with the same 125cc engine making 9 bhp, 10.36 Nm and cost around Rs. 85,000 (ex-sh).Hero Maestro Missing In Official WebsiteIf it is an EV, it would rival family electric scooters like TVS iQube and Ather’s upcoming Rizta. Around 3 kWh swappable battery and 100 km of real range is likely. Features may include a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth and navigation, LED lighting, connected vehicle experience, large under-seat storage, USB charging sockets, apron storage for convenience and an external fuel filler cap (if ICE). More

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      Bajaj Pulsar N250 2024 Model Launch Soon – USD Forks, Upgraded Tech

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      Bajaj Pulsar N250 2024With new features, Pulsar N250 will have improved capabilities against rivals such as KTM 250 Duke and Dominar 250With the Pulsar range contributing more than 2/3rd of Bajaj’s overall sales in the domestic market, it is imperative to introduce updates at regular intervals. Bajaj had earlier announced that six new Pulsar bikes will be launched by the end of FY-23. New versions of N150, N160, NS160 and NS200 have already been launched. Next month, Bajaj is likely to introduce the 2024 version of Pulsar N250.Bajaj Pulsar N250 2024 – New featuresOne of the key updates will be a new reverse LCD instrument screen with Bluetooth connectivity. It is likely to be the same unit, as introduced with the updated Pulsar NS200. With the Bajaj Ride Connect App, users will be able to pair their smartphones to access calls and text messages. Other information such as battery health and mobile signal strength will also be displayed.Bajaj Pulsar N250 2024The new LCD screen will also have turn-by-turn navigation. To access the functions of the instrument console, a dedicated mode button is expected to be added to the switchgear. New tech capabilities introduced with Pulsar N250 will enhance its appeal among young enthusiasts.While Pulsar bikes have always been liked for their peppy performance, the tech kit was often below expectations. Especially when compared to rival offerings. It appears that Bajaj is finally fixing all such issues with the new, updated Pulsar models.Will have similar speedo as the 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 seen above.New Pulsar N250 to get USD forksAt the time of their launch, Pulsar 250 twins were expected to get USD forks. However, the bikes were equipped with conventional telescopic forks. This was a bit disheartening for enthusiasts who were expecting the best features with the biggest Pulsar.The 2024 model will fix the issue, as it is expected to get USD forks. Bajaj already offers USD forks with Pulsar bikes such as NS160 and NS200. USD forks enable agile handling and fast cornering. The bike’s visual appeal is also improved with USD forks.New 2024 Pulsar N250 specs, performanceCore mechanicals will remain unchanged for 2024 Pulsar N250. The monoshock suspension at rear will be carried forward. The bike has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tyres. Braking setup comprises 300 mm and 230 mm discs at front and rear, respectively. Seat height of 795 mm seems appropriate for optimal control and handling. New 2024 Pulsar N250 could lose some weight, which will help improve the bike’s power to weight ratio. The current model weighs 162 kg.Powering the Pulsar N250 is a 249.07 cc, single cylinder, 2-valve, oil cooled, FI engine. It generates 24.5 PS of max power and 21.5 Nm of peak torque. The bike has a constant mesh 5-speed gearbox. Updates for the bike are likely to result in slightly higher pricing. The current model is available at a starting price of Rs 1.50 lakh.Source More

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      Hero Yulu Rival Under Development – Design patented

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      Hero Yulu Rival Design PatentedAs opposed to 2W electric CVs on sale in India, upcoming Hero Yulu rival seems to be packing more battery capacity to offer longer rangeHero MotoCorp is on the verge of upping its scooter game in India to rival the likes of Honda, TVS and Suzuki. However, Hero MotoCorp is not active in 2W commercial vehicles catering to the needs of B2B and B2C customers operating last-mile logistics. That will change soon as the company has patented a 2W CV.Hero Yulu Rival Under DevelopmentCurrently, Hero doesn’t have a robust scooter portfolio to take on the rivals from Honda, TVS and Suzuki. That said, Hero has the industrial might and is leveraging it to launch a product offensive in scooter category.The new Xoom 160 and Xoom 125R are incoming with sporty designs, posing a major appeal to young buyers and thrill-seekers. Along with that, we also saw a new large scooter recently patented by Hero MotoCorp. This vehicle could potentially take the spot of Maestro, which is not currently listed among other scooters on company’s official website.However, these vehicles cater to passenger segment. Hero is now taking larger strides in exploring commercial 2W EV space. The new electric scooter patented will primarily rival Yulu bikes manufactured by Bajaj Chetak and upcoming Honda Benly e, already spotted testing in India along with all the 2W electric CVs on sale in India.Hero Yulu Rival Design PatentedDesign is not something the intended business operators will consider as much as functionality. In that regard, we get minimal body panels and there doesn’t seem to be any beautification process as well. It is a commercial vehicle and it is what it is. That said, the functionality doesn’t seem as robust as rivals.What to expect?We say this because 2W electric CVs are known for their cargo-carrying capacity and versatility. With Hero Yulu rival, there is no floorboard, let alone a flat one. Hero has provided a small rack up front and a larger rack at the rear. As opposed to the front, rear area boasts greater luggage-carrying capability.Where Hero MotoCorp could have an edge over other rivals is in battery department. As seen in the picture, Hero Yulu rival seems to be packing a larger battery that may promise greater range on a single charge. This might be why there is no flat floorboard on offer.Yulu Wynn Electric 2WThe rear hub motor draws power from a battery of around 2 kWh to 3 kWh promising close to 100 km of real-world range is highly likely with this upcoming scooter. Componentry includes a tiny headlight housing that might pack LEDs and a projector, alloy wheels at both ends, disc brake at the front, RSU telescopic suspension at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear among others. More