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      BMW CE-02 Launched – Premium Electric Scooter Price Rs 4.5L

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      BMW CE-02 LaunchedBeing a unique offering with futuristic Cyberpunk design language, the just launched BMW CE-02 enjoys a niche and is a style statement
      BMW Motorrad has just launched its newest electric scooter in India, expanding its electric mobility scope. Called CE-02, it is a funky electric scooter that BMW Motorrad has positioned below the recently launched CE-04. With a starting price of Rs 4.5 lakh (Ex-sh), BMW CE-02 aims to be among the most fun electric scooters that money can buy for city endeavours.
      BMW CE-02 Launched
      Considering that BMW CE-04 was launched at Rs 14.9 lakh (Ex-sh), the Rs 4.5 lakh (Ex-sh) launch price of CE-02 might come off as surprising. That’s because CE-02 is made in India in association with TVS Motor. Because of local manufacturing, BMW CE-02 has been priced attractively (relatively). The optional Highline Package costs extra.
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      Where design is concerned, BMW CE-02 looks outlandish and not in a good way. Even though it looks like a motorcycle, BMW is calling it an electric scooter. The main design highlights include the skateboard-like flat and log seat along with minimal body panels to lend a Cyberpunk appeal.
      BMW CE-02 Fascia
      It is likely to grab eyeballs everywhere it goes and that is what target demographic seems to be expecting as well. Apart from being an electric mobility solution, BMW CE-02 is an absolute style statement. Notable design highlights include the long wheelbase, aerodynamic alloy wheels and a hollow element where fuel tank conventionally would be in a motorcycle.
      BMW CE-02 Seat
      It has a chunky handlebar that allows for an upright seating position. Foot pegs are slightly forwad-set, allowing for relaxed rider ergonomics. LED headlights are automatic and are housed in a squarish element surrounded by LED DRLs. Rear tail lights and turn indicators are LED as well.
      Seat looks like it can hold one tall adult in great comfort, as seen in our first ride review. But most individuals might be able to liberate enough room to fit a pillion. Features-wise, BMW CE-02 boasts keyless go, a 3.5-inch bright digital instrument screen, dedicated buttons on switchgear to navigate this screen, a flyscreen, a reverse mode, a Type-C charging port and more.
      BMW CE-02 Seat Space
      Specs and Componentry
      Powering the CE-02 is a single mid-mounted electric motor that draws juice from a couple of 1.9 kWh battery packs. This electric motor is capable of delivering around 15 bhp of peak power and 55 Nm of peak torque. The scooter promises a 108 km range on a single charge and a 95 km/h top speed. There are two riding modes as standard and a third mode is unlocked with Highline Package.
      BMW CE-02 weighs 142 kg and gets a 745 mm low seat height. Componentry includes USD telescopic front forks and a single-sided rear mono-shock suspension, a single-sided swingarm, single disc brake setup at both ends, single-channel ABS and more.
      BMW CE-02 Features
      Statement from BMW Motorrad
      Mr. Vikram Pawah, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “The all-new BMW CE 02 breaks all the rules. Thanks to the electric drive, trend-setting design and innovative solutions, it is a dynamic partner for a new kind of mobility.
      The all-new BMW CE 02 appeals to them who take a different path, make bold statements, and stand out while being #PluggedToLife. Being environmentally conscious can now be stylish. The reduced design language stands for lightness and fun. The CE 02 is an icon of the new Urban Mobility scene – fast, agile, creative and moves through the city like a traceur.” More

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      BMW CE-02 First Ride Review – Most Fun To Ride City eScooter!

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      BMW CE-02 First Ride ReviewWith futuristic looks, BMW CE-02 electric scooter aims to be the default 2W urban mobility choice for buyers who needs a style statement
      With electric scooter industry taking off in India, many OEMs are aiming to make a mass appeal. BMW Motorrad has different intentions with their take on electric scooters. After launching CE-04 electric scooter at Rs 14.9 lakh (Ex-sh), BMW Motorrad has now launched CE-02 in India for Rs 4.5 lakh (Ex-sh). After a very short spin on this electric scooter in Gurgaon as part of a national media ride organized by BMW Motorrad, here’s what we think about this scooter.
      BMW CE-02 First Ride Review
      Designed and developed in collaboration with TVS Motor, this is a locally manufactured product for the world. As of writing this review, BMW has not revealed pricing. But considering it is made in India, pricing could be aggressive. What we have here, is a stylish electric scooter that was primarily designed for a fast-paced urban environment, promising excellent agility and city drivability, while making a bold statement.
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      BMW Motorrad is stepping up its game in India and is expanding its product portfolio. CE-02 is BMW’s third scooter and second electric scooter in India. It comes with a unique and stand-out design language that makes it less of a scooter and more style statement. It is an absolute eye candy and grabbed a lot of eyeballs during our short spin with this scooter. Calling it a scooter is somewhat debatable too, as it looks more like a motorcycle. But BMW says they are calling it a scooter, and not a motorcycle.
      BMW CE-02 Side Profile
      The company used the term “reduced to essentials” to describe CE-02’s design. Fitting description, we would say. The hollow fuel tank area, squarish LED headlights with DRLs, chunky USD telescopic front forks finished in a gold shade, fancy handlebar, a flat single-piece seat and a low seat height of 745 mm, lend it a futuristic look. Wheelbase stretches way beyond the seat and gives it a massive road presence.
      BMW CE-02 Fascia
      Overall design looks like CE-02 came straight out of a Cyberpunk era that happened in the future. It is not a conventional scooter. In this sense, it does not have a step-through design and the rider has to swing their leg over the seat. Yes, I only mentioned rider because this scooter doesn’t have enough space for a pillion. At least, not when I, a 182 cm tall individual, was on this scooter.
      BMW CE-02 Seat Space
      To get into my usual preferred riding position, I had to scoot almost all the way back, leaving only a couple of inches of space to pillion. Also, I placed my feet on the pillion footrest for the feel of rear-set pegs. I felt that it was more suitable to the scooter’s overall character. For my riding position, rear footpegs also allowed me to stand up on the scooter comfortably, if I had to dodge speed breakers or bad patches.
      BMW CE-02
      However, most individuals might prefer to sit ahead and then liberate space for a pillion. There are split grab rails for pillion, if there is one. Seat extends all the way to the front, where a BMW logo proudly sits and falls in the rider’s peripheral vision, which is a nice touch. Seat design is not exactly comfortable as it is flat and narrow. However, CE-02 is intended for short city bursts in style. For shorter rides, the seat does its job. The area around the front foot pegs was left empty and could have been used for storage or something similar to what Honda did with the Navi scooter.
      BMW CE-02
      Features and Componentry
      Wheels are of aerodynamic type and stand out from other scooters. Rear gets a single-side suspension, which is covered radiating sleek aesthetics. Single-side swingarm lends a much cleaner profile on the right side. On the left, we can see a mid-mounted motor along with a belt drive system, powering the rear wheel. All body panels along with base black colour and contrast elements lend it an unearthly look, which will appeal to young buyers.
      BMW CE-02 Features
      Where features are concerned, BMW CE-02 gets a few. For starters, there is a 3.5-inch micro TFT display that comes with variable brightness. Even under the bright sun and wearing sunglasses, there were no legibility issues we faced with this scooter. This cluster gets connectivity options too, with the BMW Motorrad Connected app. This display can be operated with dedicated buttons on left switchgear.
      BMW CE-02 Switchgear
      BMW is also offering a USB Type-C port to charge one’s smartphone or other accessory. There is a Reverse mode on offer too, controlled by a button on left switchgear. Lighting is LED all around and headlights are automatic, like in a car. The right switchgear had buttons to change mode, ignition switch, lock button and more. BMW CE-02 comes with a keyless system that works very well.
      BMW CE-02 Rider POV
      Ride and Handling
      BMW Motorrad has positioned CE-02 as a fast-paced urban environment. Which is exactly where this electric scooter shines. There are 15 horses and 55 Nm torque on tap from a single electric motor, drawing power from two 1.9 kWh battery packs. BMW promises 108 km of range from a single charge, a 95 km/h top speed and a 0-50 km/h sprint in 3 seconds.
      BMW CE-02
      Despite weighing 142 kg, BMW CE-02 masks its weight quite beautifully. We didn’t feel the scooter’s weight while moving or when cornering. Acceleration is brisk and wringing the throttle gave an immediate response, like an electric vehicle should. We found acceleration to be addictive and the scooter encourages you to go faster than you are.
      BMW CE-02 Ride Modes
      Handling characteristic of CE-02 is the main highlight of this product. It is easily flickable and riders will be hunting for gaps to zoom past the traffic. Steering was quick and gave excellent feedback. CE-02 gets 14-inch wheels at both ends wrapped by 120/80 front and 150/70 rear Michelin tyres. CE-02 gets two riding modes as standard – Flow and Surf. BMW Motorrad provided a CE-02 unit that came equipped with an optional Highline package, unlocking a third Flash riding mode with the most power and regen.
      BMW CE-02
      It is the most fun and playful scooter I ever tested in a city environment and left me with a wide grin on my face. However, I encountered bad patches of roads around Gurgaon and my grin narrowed considerably as the ride was on the stiffer side. While it does lend a playful character, stiffly set suspension makes road imperfections and speed breakers along with bad patches filter through the chassis and make their presence known.
      BMW CE-02 Seat
      Where brakes are concerned, BMW CE-02 offers disc brakes at both ends with good initial bite and progression. However, ABS was only for the front wheel. There were a few instances where the rear wheel locked on hard braking. The name CE-02 means that this electric scooter promises performance of a 200cc motorcycle. Most 200cc motorcycles in India get dual-channel ABS at least as an option. We hope BMW considers launching a dual-channel version of CE-02 in the future.
      BMW CE-02 Lighting
      Conclusion
      Because we had a very short period with BMW CE-02, we couldn’t put CE-02’s range to the test. Other than the shortcoming in braking, concluding BMW CE-02 is quite easy. Because CE-02 is not aimed at the masses, any questions of value-for-money fade away and we have to answer a bigger question. Does BMW CE-02 offer the promised fast-paced urban mobility solution? It does, in a big way. This is easily the most fun electric scooter for the city, money can buy in India.
      BMW CE-02 Funky Design
      The intended audience for BMW CE-02 are those who are looking for a premium urban 2W mobility solution that sets them apart from the crowd. BMW CE-02 does that quite effortlessly. This electric scooter is also an excellent style statement and reflects one’s individual personality. In these regards, BMW CE-02 delivers and sets itself as the most desirable and futuristic urban electric scooter.
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      Bajaj Auto Sales Sep 2024 – 2Ws, CVs, Exports Report Growth

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      Bajaj Freedom 125 CNGBajaj Auto Limited has reported a 28% growth in 2W sales in domestic markets in Sept 2024 while CV sales were up 4%
      Bajaj Auto Limited has seen outstanding YoY sales growth in September 2024. Sales have improved across both 2W and CV segments, both in domestic and export markets by significant numbers. The company has also reported improved YTD sales which has again shown off positive growth across both segments during the period April-Sept 2024.
      Bajaj Auto 2W, CV YoY Sales Sept 2024
      Bajaj Auto 2W sales in Sept 2024 improved by 28% to 2,59,333 units in Sept 2024, up from 2,02,510 units sold in Sept 2023. In the company’s 2W segment, it was the Pulsar range that continued to dominate sales. Last month, the company showcased the Pulsar Ethanol Flex Fuel motorcycle. This motorcycle is capable of running E100 fuel (100% Ethanol) and also on different blends of Ethanol with conventional gasoline.
      Bajaj Sales September 2024
      2W exports also surged by 13% to 1,41,156 units in the past month from 1,25,202 units shipped in Sept 2023. This took total sales in this segment to 4,00,489 units, up 22% over 3,27,712 units sold in Sept 2023. Bajaj Auto total 2W sales (domestic + exports) in August 2024 had stood at 3,97,804 units thus relating to a significant MoM growth as well.
      Commercial Vehicle (CV) sales also saw improved sales both in domestic and global markets. Sales improved by 4% YoY in domestic markets to 52,554 units in the past month, up from 50,683 units sold in Sept 2023. Exports on the other hand surged by 16% to 16,488 units from 14,163 units on a YoY basis. Total CV sales thus saw a 6% improvement to 69,042 units in Sept 2024 from 64,846 units sold in Sept 2023.
      Bajaj Sales September 2024 – YTD
      Total sales (2W+CV) in domestic markets saw a 23% YoY improvement to 3,11,887 units, up from 2,53,193 units sold in Sept 2023. Exports also ended positively with a 13% growth to 1,57,644 units in Sept 2024 from 1,39,365 units sold in the corresponding period of 2023. Total sales (2W+CV) (Domestic + Exports) grew by 20% YoY to 4,69,531 units in Sept 2024 from 3,92,558 units sold in the same month of 2023.
      Bajaj Auto 2W, CV YTD Sales – April-Sept 2024
      On a Year-to-Date (YTD) basis, Bajaj Auto Limited has seen outstanding sales growth both across domestic and global markets. In the 2W segment, it was the Bajaj Chetak that has been very well received seeing triple digit growth over its rivals.
      2W sales grew by 16% YTD to 12,19,298 units in the period April-Sept 2024. This was over 10,48,251 units sold in the same period of 2023. Exports also improved by 6% from 7,22,662 units sold in the 2023 period to 7,64,827 units in the 2024 period. This took total 2W sales up by 12% to 19,84,125 units during the April-Sept 2024 period over 17,70,913 units sold in the corresponding period of 2023.
      CV sales also ended the past 6 month period on a positive note. CV sales in domestic markets were up 7% to 2,48,034 units in April-Sept 2024 while exports surged 15% to 91,401 units during the same period. There had been 2,30,861 units and 79,586 units sold in domestic and global markets respectively in the April-Sept 2023 period.
      Total sales of 2W and CV in both domestic (14,67,332 units) and export markets(8,56,228 units) thus improved by 12% to 23,23,560 units in the April-Sept 2024 period from 20,81,360 units sold in the same period of 2023. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar Festive Offer Up To Rs 10K – Pulsar 150, NS125, N160, NS160, NS200

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      Bajaj Pulsar Festive OfferWith festive offers, Bajaj has ensured that the popular Pulsar motorcycles are accessible at a more affordable price point
      To make it easier for enthusiasts to purchase their favourite Pulsar bike, Bajaj is offering a mega festive cashback of up to Rs 10,000. The offer adds even more value since the entire Pulsar range has been updated this year. More offers will be available to users who purchase their Pulsar bike via Amazon or Flipkart.
      Bajaj Pulsar festive offer 2024
      On select Pulsar motorcycles, customers are eligible for a direct cashback of up to Rs 5,000. Pulsar bikes eligible for this offer include the Pulsar 125 Carbon Fiber, NS125, N150, Pulsar 150, N160, NS160, NS200 and N250. An additional Rs 5,000 cashback is applicable on EMI transactions done on HDFC Credit Cards.
      This limited period offer is available on transactions done via Pine Labs machines being used at Bajaj dealerships. However, the offers on Pulsar bikes can vary based on the region. In line with customer needs and evolving market dynamics, Bajaj has introduced various upgrades for Pulsar Motorcycles this year.
      Depending on the model, the upgrades include LED headlamps, Bluetooth connected digital consoles, USB charging ports and navigation. With these updates, Pulsar motorcycles have enhanced their positioning against rival offerings. And with the festive offers of up to Rs 10,000, Pulsar bikes are now more accessible than ever.
      New Bajaj Pulsar 150
      Save more with Amazon, Flipkart
      Bajaj has partnered with Amazon and Flipkart to sell their Pulsar motorcycles. While bookings can also be done on Bajaj Auto website, purchasing the Pulsar bike on Amazon and Flipkart gives access to more discounts and offers. The exact offer amount will vary based on the type of payment option chosen by the user.
      For example, Amazon is offering additional discounts with the use of SBI credit cards. Other card transactions are also eligible for discounts of up to Rs 6,000 on select Pulsar motorcycles. Flipkart has a cashback scheme for Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card users and discount offers for HDFC Bank credit card users. The offer amount will vary based on the Pulsar model selected.
      On Flipkart, max savings of up to Rs 15,000 is available on Bajaj Pulsar 220 F (UG) (Black Red) model. On Flipkart and Amazon, users can also access EMI plans from various banks. The overall experience of purchasing a bike becomes much more convenient via Amazon and Flipkart. Free delivery option is available as well on Amazon.
      2024 Bajaj Pulsar N160
      Pulsar updated range and the festive offers combine to create an irresistible deal for enthusiasts. It provides the right motivation to folks who may not be sure about their purchase decision or may be facing financial constraints. Discounts and offers will also be available from other two-wheeler manufacturers during the festive season. It remains to be seen if those are just as good as available on the Pulsar range. More

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      2024 KTM 200 Duke, 125 Duke Pictures Leaked Before Launch – New Features

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      2024 KTM 200 DukeLaunch of updated 2024 KTM 200 Duke and 125 Duke might happen soon and we can expect a price hike associated with added features
      Popular performance motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, is set to launch updated 2024 200 Duke and 125 Duke in India soon. Easily one of the most anticipated launches among KTM enthusiasts, new 200 Duke and 125 Duke packs updated features list that should position them against rivals in a better way.
      2024 KTM 200 Duke
      As per recent revelations, 2024 KTM 200 Duke and 125 Duke launch will happen soon and units have begun to arrive at dealerships. Currently, Duke lineup consists of 125 Duke, 200 Duke, 250 Duke and 390 Duke. The new updates to 200 Duke and 125 Duke bring improvements and betters the explosive street bike proposition for a new era.
      The update in question is only for two products 200 Duke and 125 Duke. Both motorcycles are part of Bajaj-KTM partnership. Bajaj manufactures KTM’s single-cylinder consumer lineup in its Chakan plant for KTM to market both here in India and abroad.
      As seen with the recent spy shots there are no design changes with this update. Body panels and styling elements are still edgy, in typical KTM manner, still retaining the old Duke DNA and not the one seen with the new 390 Duke, adhering to original Duke’s design ethos.
      200 Duke Electronic Orange
      The main update with 2024 KTM 200 Duke is that it gets a new larger instrument screen. With this new cluster, 200 Duke will get Bluetooth connectivity and a host of other features. This new screen will replace the old LCD backlit unit that has done duty on KTM bikes for over a decade.
      With the addition of this more advanced cluster, 2024 KTM 200 Duke also gets updated switchgear with dedicated buttons to navigate various menus. Other than the addition of new instrument screen and updated switchgear, 200 Duke remains the same when it comes to mechanicals and componentry.
      Updates to 125 Duke
      Apart from 200 Duke, KTM is also updating its most affordable 125 Duke as well. While 200 Duke got just one update, 125 Duke gets two updates. For starters, it gets the same instrument cluster along with updated switchgear as seen with the new 200 Duke. In addition, 2024 KTM 125 Duke gets all-LED headlights.
      390 Duke Instrument Cluster – For Reference Only
      New LED headlight assembly looks vastly better than the halogen unit it used to get before. With aesthetics befitting of Duke lineup. 2024 KTM 125 Duke continues with the same 124.7cc liquid cooled engine generating 14.3 bhp and 12 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
      KTM is brining back the Silver colourway with 2024 200 Duke. While colour options on 2024 125 Duke are still unknown. With updated 200 Duke and 125 Duke, KTM might incorporate a price hike as well. Exact price hike is not known yet, but we can expect around Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 with 200 Duke and slightly more with 125 Duke.
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      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – Royal Enfield, Triumph, Bajaj, Honda, Harley, Hero, KTM, Aprilia

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      New Royal Enfield Classic 350With 18 motorcycles on offer in this segment, Royal Enfield dominates with 82% market share thanks to their 6 motorcycles
      After taking a look at the 150cc to 200cc segment sales, let us now take a look at the 350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024. This segment experienced a slight year-on-year decline of 3.59%, with total sales reaching 75,632 units compared to 78,452 units in August 2023. While some models saw growth, others faced significant declines.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – Royal Enfield Dominates
      Royal Enfield Classic 350 remained the top-selling model, recording 28,450 units, reflecting an 8.93% growth from the previous year. Classic 350 maintained a dominant 37.62% market share. Royal Enfield Hunter 350, however, saw a slight drop of 4.80%, selling 13,481 units but still contributing 17.82% to the total segment sales.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Royal Enfield Bullet 350 faced a substantial decline of 42.18%, with 8,660 units sold in August 2024, down by 6,318 units from last year. Meteor 350 also saw a drop of 21.34%, with total sales of 6,785 units, indicating a shift in consumer preference away from these models. Triumph 400 posted a 3.87% growth year-on-year, selling 3,328 units. Bajaj Pulsar 400 entered the market with strong sales of 2,516 units, capturing a 3.33% share. Royal Enfield Guerrilla, a new entrant, sold 2,205 units, further diversifying Royal Enfield’s offerings in the segment.
      Royal Enfield Himalayan faced a significant 45.57% decline, with sales dropping to 2,099 units. Jawa Yezdi (Retail) also saw a drop of 13.13%, with 2,058 units sold, reflecting a challenging period for these adventure and retro models. Honda H’Ness 350 faced the steepest decline in the segment, dropping 52.18%, with only 1,653 units sold. On the other hand, Honda CB 350 contributed 1,459 units in August 2024, and Harley Davidson X440 made its market debut with 885 units sold.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – MoM Comparison
      KTM 390 saw a 16.84% decline, selling 711 units, while Bajaj Dominar 400 dropped by 15.10%, with 703 units sold. On a positive note, Aprilia RS 457 entered the segment with 415 units sold, and Hero Mavrick also made its debut, adding 170 units. Husqvarna 401 and Kawasaki Eliminator 400 contributed smaller numbers to the segment, selling 48 and 6 units, respectively.
      Month On Month Comparison
      In August 2024, the 350cc to 450cc motorcycle segment in India saw a month-on-month growth of 6.22%, with total sales increasing from 71,200 units in July to 75,632 units. Royal Enfield Classic 350 led the segment with 28,450 units sold, marking a 33.11% increase over the previous month. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 experienced a slight decline of 4.33%, selling 13,481 units. Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and Meteor 350 saw decreases of 12.96% and 14.12%, selling 8,660 and 6,785 units respectively.
      Triumph 400 sold 3,328 units, showing a growth of 7.32%. Bajaj Pulsar 400 faced a decline of 24.67%, with 2,516 units sold. Royal Enfield Guerrilla had a significant increase of 50.10%, selling 2,205 units. Royal Enfield Himalayan’s sales decreased by 24.20% to 2,099 units, while Jawa Yezdi (Retail) saw a slight drop of 3.43% with 2,058 units sold.
      Honda H’Ness 350 and Honda CB 350 showed strong growth, increasing by 25.80% and 44.31%, with sales of 1,653 and 1,459 units respectively. Harley Davidson X440 grew by 8.46%, selling 885 units. KTM 390 and Bajaj Dominar 400 saw sales increases of 19.90% and 21.21%, with 711 and 703 units sold. Aprilia RS 457 experienced a decline of 8.79%, selling 415 units. Hero Mavrick’s sales dropped by 36.80% to 170 units. Husqvarna 401 increased sales by 37.14%, selling 48 units, and Kawasaki Eliminator 400 entered the market with 6 units sold. More

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      2025 Suzuki Access Base Model Spied – Nearing Production?

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      2025 Suzuki Access Base Model SpiedWith the new 2025 Suzuki Access 125, the company will better position it against Activa 125, Jupiter 125, Fascino 125 and new Destini 125
      If we take the 2W industry in India, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd is primarily known for its scooters and is not a popular brand for motorcycles. Most of Suzuki’s strengths come from its no-nonsense Access 125 family scooter. The company is readying an update for this scooter as suggested by spy shots. Let’s take a look.
      2025 Suzuki Access Base Model
      India’s third best-selling scooter, Suzuki Access, has been a successful product for the company in India. With its tried and tested no-nonsense formula, Suzuki has firmly established a stronghold in Indian scooter market. Access 125 is a stark example of this formula and is a sought-after family scooter.
      In August 2024, Suzuki Access 125 held an 11.29% market share within the top 10 best-selling scooters. Suzuki Access is set to get a major update, which is likely to launch in 2025. Test mules of this upcoming scooter have been spied before in fully loaded avatar with front disc brakes and alloy wheels.
      For the first time, 2025 Suzuki Access base model has been spied. Suggesting that the recently spied test mules are base variants are attributes like drum brakes at the front and steelies (steel wheels). Alongside Access test mules, we can see Avenis 125 and Burgman Street 125 test mules as well.
      Suzuki India officials with the 1 millionth two wheeler – New Access 2024
      The latter two scooters are likely to be support vehicles and all these scooters had temporary red registration plates. These test mules are completely wrapped with camouflage and show very little design changes.
      What are the changes?
      For starters, there will be a redesigned headlight along with front apron that will distinguish itself from current model. Behind this apron is storage compartment and a circular reflector. We can see new tail section along with a redesigned exhaust heat shield when compared to current model.
      Feature additions include hazard light, seen with previous spy shots. Upcoming Access is likely to get a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation. We hope new Access gets 12-inch wheels at both ends, unlike current model with 10-inch rear wheel. We also expect miscellaneous features like USB charging port, boot light and others.
      Suzuki Access Solid Ice Green/ Pearl Mirage White
      It will retain the same 124cc single cylinder air cooled engine with 8.6 bhp of peak power and 10 Nm of peak torque, mated to a CVT. When launched, it will rival Honda Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125, Yamaha Fascino 125 and recently launched Hero Destini 125.
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      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – Pulsar, Unicorn, Apache, MT15, R15, Xpulse

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      Yamaha YZF-R15Bajaj Pulsar continued to rule the segment with a range of motorcycles on offer – TVS Apache lost No 2 spot to Honda Unicorn
      In August 2024, the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment in India saw robust growth, with total sales reaching 1,49,608 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.51% compared to August 2023. This growth was largely driven by the strong performance of key models, while a few faced minor declines.
      Bajaj Pulsar, Honda Unicorn, and TVS Apache Lead Sales
      Bajaj Pulsar emerged as the top-selling model in the segment with 40,181 units sold, reflecting a growth of 17.31% year-on-year and commanding a market share of 26.86%. Following closely was the Honda Unicorn, which maintained its stronghold with a market share of 20.96%, despite a slight dip of 0.39% compared to last year. The TVS Apache witnessed remarkable growth, with sales increasing by 59.24%, securing a significant share of 20.08% in the segment.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Yamaha’s FZ model experienced a year-on-year decline of 7.46%, with sales dropping slightly compared to August 2023. In contrast, the Yamaha MT 15 showcased a solid performance, growing by 36.09%, indicating strong demand for this sportier model in the 150cc to 200cc segment.
      Honda’s SP 160 had an outstanding growth rate of 113.26%, showcasing its rising popularity in the commuter bike segment. On the other hand, Hero XPulse 200 faced a significant decline of 25.14%, indicating challenges in the adventure motorcycle space. KTM 200 also saw a sharp drop in demand, with a 31.47% decline year-on-year.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Aug 2024 – MoM Comparison
      The Honda Hornet 2.0 witnessed an extraordinary growth of 773.05%, although from a low base, capturing 0.97% of the market share. Other niche models like the Suzuki Gixxer and Bajaj Avenger saw declines of 39.23% and 13.21%, respectively. The Honda CB200X, a relatively new entrant, added 764 units to the segment’s total, contributing 0.51% of the market share. In the premium segment, the Kawasaki W175 saw a minor decline of 14.81%, maintaining a small presence in the market with a 0.03% share.
      MoM Comparison
      In August 2024, the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment in India recorded a month-on-month growth of 10.05%, with total sales reaching 1,49,608 units compared to 1,35,944 units in July 2024. Bajaj Pulsar was the standout performer, achieving an impressive 26.63% growth over July, adding 8,449 units to its total, and securing a 23.34% market share. Similarly, the Honda Unicorn saw a significant month-on-month growth of 17.46%, with a gain of 4,661 units, representing 19.63% of the segment.
      Despite being one of the top models in this category, the TVS Apache saw a slight decline of 2.10%, with sales falling by 643 units compared to July 2024. Yamaha’s FZ model posted a healthy 11.76% growth in August, while the Yamaha MT 15 saw minimal growth at 0.64%. Honda’s SP 160 faced a notable decline of 10.27%, losing 556 units compared to July. On the other hand, Hero XPulse 200 posted a positive 16.13% increase in sales, reflecting a growing market for adventure motorcycles. Hero Xtreme 160R/200 also performed well, with a 9.76% growth over the previous month.
      Honda Hornet 2.0 saw a 14.08% increase in sales, while the Honda CB200X experienced the highest growth rate of 40.44% month-on-month. Meanwhile, the Kawasaki W175, despite its niche presence, posted an impressive 70.37% growth, albeit with small absolute numbers. Overall, the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment showed positive growth in August 2024, with several key models like the Bajaj Pulsar and Honda Unicorn leading the way. More