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    Honda Joins Zomato, Blinkit Viral Ad – Scooter Mangoge, Activa Denge

    Honda Activa is the highest selling scooter in India – And that too by a huge marginHonda Activa is no 1 selling scooter of IndiaBillboard wars are common sightings in most parts of the world. We have seen Ford and Chevy by General Motors often indulge in billboard wars. Other notable billboard wars are from Coca-Cola and Pepsi and so on. In India, outside a mall, there was a billboard war between delivery apps Zomato and Blinkit.A dialogue from a Bollywood movie was used as a template here. You must be wondering why we are writing about delivery app billboard tussles, right? That is because HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) swooped right in and used this theme to market its Activa lineup for good measure.Scooter Mangoge, Activa DengeZomato’s billboard read ‘kheer mangoge, kheer denge’, while Blinkit’s billboard read ‘doodh mangoge, doodh denge’. Netflix too joined, saying ‘Wednesday mangoge, Friday denge’. Honda saw a marketing opportunity here and got a billboard installed which read “Scooter mangoge, Activa denge”. This is a nod to how popular Activa has become in today’s date.Not just today’s date, Activa has been dominating the scooter market for years now. With sales easily hovering around 1.5 lakh units and peaking at around 2.5 lakh units during festive season, Activa is notoriously known to have decimated its rivals in terms of sales. In 2022, Honda sold a whopping 20,12,515 units of Activa.Honda joins viral ad of Zomato, BlinkitWhen opposed to 6,68,829 and 4,39,500 units of Jupiter and Access, Activa sales are far ahead. If top 10 scooters are concerned, Activa’s sales will be greater than the first 7 or 8 highest-selling scooter sales combined. If you take a look at the table below, it is evident that Activa sales are almost more than triple as opposed to the immediate next highest-selling scooter.Honda scooter sales in Jan – Nov 2022Very few scooters in the Indian market have achieved such legendary status. Some of the others include Chetak by Bajaj, a word synonymous with scooters in its glory days. Chetak is now resurrected in an EV form by Bajaj Auto.Activa is Scooter, Scooter is ActivaThe Activa name is so popular that even Honda chose to use just one of its brands to market their scooter supremacy. Other scooters in Honda’s arsenal include Dio and Grazia. There used to be Navi and Cliq in Honda India’s scooter portfolio, which have been axed for good reasons.With an upcoming electric scooter in the pipeline, it is highly likely that Honda will try to associate with Activa brand in some way to establish familiarity in its maiden EV venture. This upcoming EV by Honda is set to see the light of day by the end of this year. More

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    Honda 2W Sales Dec 2022 Growth – Activa, Dio, Shine, Grazia, CB350

    Honda reported YoY growth of 11.87 percent in Dec 2022 while MoM sales fell by as much as 32.97 percentHonda CB350Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) sales in December 2022 stood at 2,50,171 units relating to a growth of 11.87 percent. The company had sold 2,23,621 units in Dec 2021 with a 26,550 unit volume growth.Honda two wheeler sales in the past month reported growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales were higher by 10.70 percent YoY to 2,33,151 units in Dec 2022 from 2,10,612 units sold in Dec 2021.Honda 2W Sales Dec 2022Domestic sales commanded a 93.20 percent share. Exports on the other hand improved by 30.83 percent YoY to 17,020 units up from 13,009 units sold in Dec 2021 with a 6.80 percent share. It was the likes of Activa, CB Shine, Dio, Grazia and CB350 which helped post sales growth in the domestic market.MoM sales on the other hand dipped 32.97 percent. De-growth was seen both in terms of domestic sales and exports which fell 34.05 percent and 13.52 percent respectively from 3,53,540 units and 19,681 units sold in Nov 2022.Honda Sales Dec 2022Honda 2W CY 2022 SalesTaking into account sales during the calendar year (Jan-Dec) 2022, Honda has noted an 11.94 percent growth. Sales in the first quarter were in the red with de-growth reported across Jan, Feb and Mar to end Q1 with 9,10,472 units, down 25.58 percent from 12,23,375 units sold in Q1 2021. Thereafter sales improved across each month. Q2 2022 ended with a 102.54 percent growth to 9,95,156 units from 4,91,331 units sold in Q2 2021 while H1 2022 sales were up 11.13 percent to 19,05,628 units from 17,14,707 units sold in H1 2021.Honda Sales 2022Q3 2022 sales saw a 9.07 percent increase to 13,14,894 units form 12,05,568 units sold in Q3 2021 and Q4 sales improved by 17.56 percent, thus ending H2 2022 with a 12.61 percent growth to 23,27,577 units from 20,66,973 units sold in H2 2021.Honda 2w In 2022During the course of 2022, Honda saw many achievements. The company announced the limited DIO sports edition and Honda Shine edition along with the 2022 Activa Premium Edition. It achieved 1 crore unit sales for the Shine 125cc and over 2 lakh sales for the Honda Grazia 125 in the eastern region.The past year also saw the launch of the new 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India while the company brought in the 2022 Gold Wing Tour to India via completely built-up (CBU) route from Japan. There was also the 2022 CB300R and CBR650R models launched in the country in two colour schemes of Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. BigWing dealerships made their way to 31 new cities in India. More

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    Yamaha Launches In 2023 – Neo’s Electric Scooter, ADV 250cc, R7

    Even though MT-07 was not seen in recent teaser, it could very well be one of upcoming launches from Yamaha in 2023Yamaha E01 Electric ScooterGlobally, Yamaha has an extensive portfolio that is spread across varied segments. If you look at the company’s portfolio in India, there are no budget commuter motorcycles or scooters on offer. Yamaha only has premium commuters and above and premium 125cc scooters and above.For a principle like this, one would think that Yamaha would bring its slew of big bikes in India. But that is not the case. Yamaha’s flagship in India is YZF-R15, a sporty 150cc machine. As far as displacement is concerned, 250cc is the max and there is a big void in the company’s EV realm as well.For 2023, upcoming launches from Yamaha are set to fill some voids, while some are likely to still be wide open. Yamaha is set to bring at least one EV, some of its big bikes and expand its quarter-liter motorcycle portfolio in India. Let’s take a look.Yamaha FZ-X25Everyone loves nostalgia and if there is a motorcycle that evokes it in them, it is an instant hit. This is exactly what Royal Enfield brings to the table and is by far the most dominating player in the Neo-retro motorcycle segment. Some new entrants have tried to grab a piece of this pie as well. We have Honda CB350, Jawa, and Yezdi.Off-road FZ-XEven though Yamaha is bringing the legendary RX moniker back, it will materialise in 2025 or beyond. In the meantime, we are likely to get a 250cc version of FZ-X. Also, an ADV based on FZ-X with its 150cc or 250cc engine.Neo’s Electric ScooterEver since they were displayed to dealers in India, launch of Yamaha’s electric scooters was pretty much expected. Which one, was the main question. There were two electric scooters showcased, E01 and Neo’s. Of the two, Neo’s is the one that is more likely to make it to India as opposed to E01 maxi-styled electric scooter. When launched, prices might go north of Rs. 2 lakh.Yamaha R7Even though we wish for the launch of R1, we are still glad that a big bike from Team Blue is becoming a reality after ages. Yamaha YZF-R7 is the spiritual successor of R6 and has split opinions across the world as R7 misses out on a 4-cylinder symphony.Yamaha R7Instead, R7 gets a 689 cc inline twin-cylinder engine that makes 73 bhp of power and 67 Nm of torque. With only 188 kg to lug around, R7 is a potent middle-weight sport motorcycle. A price upwards of Rs. 9-10 Lakh is expected when launched in 2023.MT-09 & MT-07Recently, Yamaha teased R7 and MT-09 officially. Yamaha is not only bringing its 700cc portfolio to India, but also its 900cc equipped MT-09. In the teaser, MT-07 was not present and hence, is less likely to make it to India. MT-07 is essentially a street naked version of R7.Yamaha MT-09 with TN number platesHowever, MT-09 is an entirely different animal. Powered by an 890cc, inline 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that dishes out close to 120 bhp and 93 Nm of torque. This will take the battle to new Ducati Monster and 2023 Triumph Street Triple R. More

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    Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2022 – Pulsar, Platina, Dominar, Chetak

    Bajaj Auto has posted a YoY decline of 23 percent in 2W sales while total sales also dipped 22 percent YoYBajaj Dominar 200 in BrazilBajaj Auto Limited has seen its sales dip significantly in December 2022. Total sales were down 22 percent YoY to 2,81,486 units from 3,62,470 units sold in Dec 2021 relating to a massive 80,984 unit volume de-growth. Sales fell both in terms of two wheeler domestic sales and exports while in CV sales positive growth was seen in domestic markets while exports suffered from lower sales.Commercial vehicle sales performed somewhat better in domestic markets, noting a 25 percent YoY growth to 23,030 units from 18,386 units sold in Dec 2021. Exports on the other hand dipped 55 percent YoY to 11,432 units from 25,315 units shipped in the same month of the previous year.Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2022Two wheeler sales of Bajaj Auto dipped 2 percent YoY to 1,25,525 units in Dec 2022, down from 1,27,593 units sold in Dec 2021. Exports suffered a more substantial de-growth, down 36 percent YoY to 1,21,499 units from 1,91,176 units sold in Dec 2021. This took total sales in the 2W segment down 23 percent to 2,47,024 units in Dec 2022, from 3,18,769 units sold in Dec 2021 relating to a 71,745 unit volume de-growth.Total sales (2W+CV) stood at 1,48,555 units in domestic markets, up 2 percent YoY over 1,45,979 units sold in Dec 2021 while exports dipped 39 percent to 1,32,931 units in the past month from 2,16,491 units sold in Dec 2021. In the two wheeler segment, it was the Pulsar, Platina, Avenger, Dominar, CT as well as the Chetak electric scooter – that performed.Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2022Bajaj Auto also posted de-growth on a YTD (April-Dec) basis. Total sales stood at 30,67,934 units in the 2022 period, down 8 percent from 33,31,782 units sold in the same period of 2021. Again it was domestic sales of 2W (13,90,698 units) that grew 7 percent during this period while exports fell 21 percent to 13,26,541 units.Bajaj Auto Sales YTD Dec 2022CV sales in domestic markets improved by 81 percent on YTD basis while exports dipped 38 percent to 1,49,994 units. Total (2W+CV) sales in domestic markets increased 13 percent to 15,91,399 units while exports fell 23 percent to 14,76,535 units.Bajaj Two Wheeler Sales CY 2022Taking into account sales during the Jan to Dec 2022 period, Bajaj Auto has seen a 4.17 percent de-growth to 16,84,884 units in the 2022 period from 17,58,192 units sold in CY 2021. 8 out of 12 months of CY 2022 saw sales in the red. The company ended Q1 2022 down 30.45 percent to 3,26,438 units from 4,69,343 units sold in Q1 of CY 2021.Bajaj Two Wheeler Sales 2022 – DomesticQ2  2022 also ended with a de-growth of 7.15 percent to 3,10,006 units from 3,33,863 units sold in Q2 2021 while Q3 2022 saw more positive sales, up 25.20 percent. Sales in this period of 2022 stood at 6,05,615 units from 4,83,702 units sold in Q3 2021. However, Bajaj Auto slipped again in Q4 2022 by 6.04 percent but ended H2 2022 with a 9.79 percent growth to 10,48,440 units from 9,54,986 units sold in H2 2021. The Chakan based two wheeler maker also has several upcoming launches that could set the trend in 2023. More

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    Suzuki 2W Sales Dec 2022 – Gixxer, Access, Avenis, Burgman

    Suzuki Two Wheeler exported 23,007 units in December 2022 which is their highest ever monthly exports to dateSuzuki Burgman Street 125EXSuzuki offers one of the best-selling scooters in India. It is the Access 125. The company also has Avenis, Burgman Street and Burgman Street EX scooters in its portfolio. In motorcycles, their range includes Gixxer 155, Gixxer 250, V-Strom 250, etc.Their latest launch is Street EX 125cc scooter, which is priced from Rs 1.12 lakh, ex-sh. The scooter costs Rs 22,400 more than the standard Burgman Street and comes in with Eco Performance Alpha (SEP) engine, Engine Auto Stop- Start (EASS) system and Silent Starter System.Suzuki 2W Sales Dec 2022Suzuki Motorcycle India has seen sales growth both in domestic and export markets in December 2022. Sales in the past month stood at 63,912 units, up 24.96 percent from 51,148 units sold in Dec 2021. This related to a 12,764 unit volume growth. It was however, a MoM decline in sales by 19.46 percent when compared to 79,359 units sold in Nov 2022.Taking into account total sales of 63,912 units in Dec 2022, domestic sales stood at 40,905 units while exports were at 23,007 units. This was a growth of 25.67 percent in domestic sales as against 32,549 units sold in Dec 2021. Exports were also higher on a YoY basis by 23.70 percent when compared to 18,599 units shipped in Dec 2021. It was also the company’s highest ever monthly exports to date.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Dec 2022MoM sales however, fell 19.46 percent with domestic sales down 35.23 percent from 63,156 units sold in Nov 2022. Exports improved 41.99 percent from 16,203 units sold in Nov 2022. Total sales (domestic + exports) in November had been 79,359 units.Suzuki 2W Sales CY 2022Suzuki two wheeler sales saw positive results in the calendar year of 2022. Every month saw increased sales except for Feb, March and April. This brought Q1 2022 sales down to 1,69,960 units from 1,76,756 units sold in Q1 2021 relating to a 3.84 percent de-growth. Thereafter, sales have been positive with Q2 2022 sales up 43.56 percent to 1,67,773 units from 1,16,866 units sold in Q2 2021. This was a volume growth of 50,907 units.H1 2022 sales improved 15.02 percent to 3,37,733 units from 2,93,622 units sold in the same period of the previous year. Q3 2022 sales also increased 10.98 percent to 1,97,549 units from 1,78,006 units sold in Q2 2021 whileSuzuki Two Wheeler Sales 2022Q4 2022 saw a 19.79 percent increase in sales to 1,73,695 units from 1,44,996 units sold in Q4 2021. H2 2022 sales thereby improved by 14.94 percent to 3,71,244 units from 2,23,002 units sold in H2 2021. Suzuki has several new launches lined up for the coming months, including an electric scooter. More

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    New Electric Scooter Spied Testing In Bangalore – River EV

    Upcoming River EV has been spied testing in Bangalore – Is likely to boast a range of up to 180 km on a single chargeNew Electric Scooter – River EV SpiedIndia has one of the most competitive two wheeler industries in the world. Despite that, it has not stopped new players from entering the segment. In the recent past, we have seen many new players enter, especially in the electric two wheeler segment, and making their mark (Ather, Ola, etc).Come 2023, and there will be many more who will be entering this competitive market. One of them could be River EV. This Bangalore based startup is currently testing a prototype electric scooter. Spy shots of the same have now leaked on the internet.New Electric Scooter SpiedUnofficially known as the River EV, its design seems to be inspired from Yamaha Neo’s electric scooter. The effect is radiated especially with River EV getting a somewhat similar front apron design with the twin quadrilateral LED DRLs and headlight elements inside them.The test mule was completely draped in camouflage, leaving design elements to the viewer’s imagination. Unlike Yamaha Neo’s, River electric scooter goes for a rugged, yet minimalist appeal. This is true when side panels housing large black elements are concerned. There is a single-piece grab handle that seems to have provision to mount a luggage rack.New Electric Scooter – River EV SpiedOn the test mule, the rear number plate holder is zip tied to this grabrail. Production-spec model will get a neater arrangement. There is a horizontally laid out free-standing digital display which is highly likely to be a touchscreen unit and forms instrumentation of this scooter. Battery specs are not yet known. It comes equipped with a hub motor mounted in its rear wheel.River electric scooter gets regular telescopic front forks, while rear might get twin shock absorbers or a single-sided unit. There is a disc brake at front and rear might also feature a disc brake as there are two brake fluid reservoirs mounted on the handlebar. Speaking of handlebars, River EV gets clip-on handlebars like seen with sporty motorcycles.What To Expect?There is a high chance that the upcoming River electric scooter won’t feature a touchscreen. We say this because there are two buttons beside the display to cycle through as we see with non-touch TFT displays. Another thing to note is that River EV is a step-through scooter and bears all the practicality that comes with this layout.New Electric Scooter – River EV SpiedSpeaking of River EV, this startup electric 2W brand was founded by Aravind Mani and Vipin George in 2020. The idea behind the brand is said to be multi-utility electric scooters. With a choice in battery pack sizes, River electric scooter might boast a range of up to 180 km and a top speed of up to 80 km/h as per reports. Launch might happen in 2023. More

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    Ather Electric Scooter Sales 2022 At 59k – New Red Colour Launch Teased

    Through 2022, Ather Energy reported sales at over 59k units; Sales in December was up at 9,187 unitsAther Electric Scooter Red Colour TeasedAther Energy has responsibly channelised its funding opportunities into growth stories. And embarked on a journey of rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). No doubt customer benefits include the potential of EVs being less expensive to operate than fuel run ones.Even maintenance costs are suggested to be lower. But, Ather has left no stone unturned in showing up to meet customer demand. And this has been backed by a range of incentives that customers benefited through December.Ather Electric Scooter Sales Dec 2022Ather Energy reported December 2022 sales at 9,187 units. That is phenomenal YoY growth, up from 1,878 units. Volume growth stood at 7,309 units. MoM sales improved 27 percent, up from 7,234 units. Volume gain stood at 1,953 units. It goes without saying that as a year, 2022 has catapulted Ather Energy into one of the topsellers amongst EV manufacturers here.For this the company has reported significant growth, month on month. By year end, volumes had more than tripled. Through 2022, sales are reported at 59,123 units. In 2021, this number was reported at 17,272 units.Ather Electric Scooter Sales Dec 2022. Dec 2021 nos estimated based on growth % shared by Ather.As the year progressed, Ather sales progressively improved. At the end of Q1, sales stood at 7,458 units, up from 2,633 units in the comparable period. In the next quarter, sales surpassed the 10k unit mark for the first time, up from 1.5k units sold in Q2 2021. By the end of H1 2022, sales stood at 18,255 units, up from 4,131 units. Hereon, sales growth was reported at a faster pace.Ather Electric Scooter Sales 2022. 2021 nos estimated based on growth % shared by Ather.At the end of Q3 2022, Ather sales were reported at 16,234 units, up from 5,555 units. And Q4 sales have been larger than life at 24,634 units, up from 7,586 units. H2 2022 sales was reported at 40,868 units, up from 13,141 units.New Red Colour AtherRetail presence continues to improve. Alongside, the charging network across the country continues to expand owing to the efforts of multiple stakeholders. This further boosts customer morale as one isn’t burdened with range anxiety, as finding a charging point is easier today, than it was yesterday.Ather Electric Scooter Red Colour – Render by Nithin R.Market trends in recent months were more than favourable to EVs, especially electric scooters. To say the least, electric scooter sales have been doing well. The trend is particularly exciting in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. Ather has plans to launch new electric vehicles in the future. Later this week, on the 7th Jan 2023, Ather is expected to launch a new red colour option, that has now been teased.Discussions around EV adaption often broaches the subjects of reduced environmental impact, and lower fuel costs. The world over, discussions about the future of mobility take into consideration the far-reaching effects of fossil fuels. And, most plans point to lowering dependency on fuel run vehicles.Highest Monthly Sales In Dec 2022As more and more EV models become available from all manufacturers, it’s now becoming increasingly easy for customers to find an electric vehicle that meets their needs and preferences. And while Ather doesn’t sell a wide range of electric scooters, they sure understand customer preference.Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy “We exit the year with strong sales momentum, and despite an industry dip of almost 40% in two-wheeler sales, our December retails grew by 26% over November. We continued expanding our retail footprint, adding 14 new outlets and are now present in 70 cities with 89 Experience Centres. With the year turning, continued industry momentum, and some exciting news lined up for us in January, we expect it to be a bumper month for Ather.” More

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    TVS Sales Dec 2022 – Apache, Jupiter, Raider, Ntorq, iQube

    TVS Motor reports domestic 2W sales growth for December 2022; More than 24 lakh two wheelers sold in the domestic market through 2022TVS Apache2W domestic sales for December 2022 were in the green for TVS Motor. However, exports fell, and this brings total sales into red territory. As expected, motorcycle sales accounted for the majority of domestic sales. Last month that number was computed at 55 percent.Motorcycle sales fell to 1,24,705 units, down from 1,33,700 units. Volume loss stood at 9k units at 6.73 percent decline. Apache, Raider were among the top selling motorcycles. Scooter sales improved, up to 76,766 units from 67,533 units. Volume gain was reported at 9,233 units at 13.67 percent growth. Jupiter, Ntorq were best selling scooters.TVS Sales Dec 2022 – iQube 11kTVS iQube Electric scooter sales growth was significant at 11,071 units. Volume gain stood at 9,859 units, up from 1,212 units sold YoY. TVS XL 100 moped sales remained in the red, down at 26,195 units from 34,159 units. Volume loss stood at 7,964 units.Total domestic sales were up at 1,61,369 units from 1,46,763 units. At 9.95 percent sales growth, volume gain stood at 14,606 units. 2W exports fell to 66,297 units from 88,629 units. Volume loss stood at 22,332 units at 25.2 percent decline. Total 2W sales fell to 2,27,666 units from 2,35,392 units. Volume loss was reported at 7,726 units at a 3.28 percent decline.TVS Sales Dec 2022 vs Dec 2021 (YoY)Domestic 3W sales improved at 1,241 units, up from 750 units. 3W exports were down to 13,105 units from 14,791 units. At 11.4 percent decline, volume loss was reported at 1,686 units. Total 3 W sales fell to 14,346 units from 15,541 units.Total domestic sales were up at 1,62,610 units from 1,47,513 units at 10.23 percent growth. Total exports fell to 79,402 units from 1,03420. Volume loss was reported at 24,018 units. Total TVS sales were down at 2,42,012 units from 2,50,933 units. Volume loss stood at 8,921 units.In December 2022 TVS reported MoM sales declineMoM decline was steeper in most segments. Domestic motorcycle sales decline stood at 14 percent, down from 1.45 lakhs. Volume loss is reported at 20,301 units. Scooter sales fell from 83,679 units. E-scooter sales improved from 10,056 units. On the e-scooter front, sales have improved significantly in the last quarter as compared to earlier in the year. Moped sales fell from about 35k units. In all, 2W domestic sales fell from 1,91,730 units at volume loss to just over 30k units. MoM 2W exports fell from 71,912 units at a 7.81 percent decline. Total MoM 2W sales fell from 2,63,642 units at volume loss of about 36k units.TVS Sales Dec 2022 vs Nov 2022 (MoM)MoM 3W domestic sales were flat. 3W exports improved, up from 12,222 units. Total MoM 3W sales were up from 13,481 units. Volume gain stood at 865 units. MoM total domestic sales fell from 1,92,989 units. Total MoM exports fell from 84,134 units. MoM total sales fell from 2,77,123 units at a 12.67 percent decline. Volume loss was reported at just over 35k units.TVS Motor 2W sales in 2022Through the year, TVS reported domestic 2W sales decline only from January to March 2022. This put Q1 sales in the red, down at 5,37,949 units from 6,02,516 units. Volume loss was reported at 64,567 units at a 10.72 percent decline. Q2 sales were up at 5,65,105 units from 3,28,478 units. Volume gain stood at 2,36,627 units. Despite decline in Q1, H2 was secure in the green at 11,03,054 units sold. At 18.48 percent growth, volume gain stood at 1,72,060 units, up from 9,30,994 units. Q3 numbers were reported at 7,25,145 units, up from 5,99,252 units. Volume gain stood at 1,25,893 units at 21 percent growth.TVS Motor Sales 2022 – Two WheelersQ4 2W domestic sales were reported at 6,29,051 units, up from 5,81,480 units. Volume gain was reported at 47,571 units. At the end of H2 2022, volume gain stood at 1,73,464, up at 13,54,196 units from 11,80,732 units. Total 2W domestic sales were up at 24,57,250 units from 21,11,726 units. Volume gain for the year stood at 3,45,524 units at 16.36 percent growth. And that’s an average of just over 2 lakh units each month. More