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      Hero Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250R Official Bookings Date Revealed

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      Hero Xpulse 210With its new bike range, Hero MotoCorp places greater emphasis on styling and performance rather than focusing solely on affordability
      As part of its ongoing strategy to diversify its portfolio beyond the commuter segment, Hero MotoCorp had launched the Xpulse 210 and Xtreme 250R at the Bharat Expo 2025. These are available at a starting price of Rs 1.76 lakh and Rs 1.80 lakh, respectively. Enthusiasts will soon be able to place their orders for Xpulse 210 and Xtreme 250R.
      Hero Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250R – Booking date revealed
      For both bikes, bookings were earlier scheduled to commence from February. Deliveries were to start from March. However, it appears that there has been a slight delay of a few weeks. Hero has now officially announced that bookings for Xpulse 210 and Xtreme 250R will commence from 20th March, 2025. Deliveries could start by the end of March or in April 2025.
      Hero Xpulse 210
      Xpulse 210 – Features, rival comparison
      Hero Xpulse 210 works as a replacement for the Xpulse 200 4V. In addition to the power boost, Hero Xpulse 210 also focuses on improving the overall ride experience. The bike is currently the most affordable ADV in its class. If we set aside the pricing for a while, Hero Xpulse 210 emerges as a direct rival to Kawasaki KLX230. The latter is priced much higher, starting at Rs 3.30 lakh.
      Hero Xpulse 210 generates 24.26 bhp / 20.7 Nm in comparison to 17.85 bhp and 18.3 Nm of KLX230. However, Xpulse 210 weighs 170 kg (top model), as compared to 139 kg of KLX230. Xpulse 210 has a higher power-to-weight ratio, but trails in torque-to-weight ratio.
      Both bikes have various similarities such as RSU telescopic front forks, monoshock rear suspension, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, disc brakes at both ends, dual-channel ABS and Bluetooth. Suspension travel is higher with KLX230 at 240 mm front and 250 rear, as compared to 210 mm and 205 mm of Xpulse 210. Some features are better with Xpulse 210 such as LED projector headlamps and instrument cluster with navigation.
      New Hero Xtreme 250R
      Hero Xtreme 250R – Key features, rivals
      Xtreme 250R easily qualifies as one of the sportiest creations from Hero MotoCorp. It takes inspiration from the Xtunt 2.5R concept that was showcased at EICMA 2023. Some of the key highlights include an aggressive headlamp design, USD forks in golden finish, sculpted fuel tank, split seats, upswept exhaust and rear tyre hugger. Powering the bike is a 249.03 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled DOHC engine that generates 30 PS and 25 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
      Hero claims Xtreme 250R to be the fastest in its class. 0 to 60 km/h is achievable in just 3.2 seconds. The bike utilizes a steel trellis frame with USD forks and monoshock suspension. Both ends have 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, wrapped in 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres. Tech kit includes an LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth and more than 35 features.
      Xtreme 250R takes on rivals such as Pulsar N250, Dominar 250, KTM 250 Duke, Vitpilen 250 and Gixxer 250. It is the second most affordable in the group. Power and torque output is higher than Pulsar, Dominar and Gixxer whereas it matches closely with 250 Duke and Vitpilen 250. More

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      TVS Sales Feb 2025 Registered YoY Growth – iQube, Apache, Jupiter

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      TVS ApacheOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturers, TVS Motor, closed the sales account of the month February 2025 with grace. The company has been making solid progress with steady YoY and MoM growth over the total sales performance in February 2024 and January 2025 with popular products like iQube, Jupiter and Apache. Let’s take a closer look.
      TVS Sales Feb 2025
      In February 2025, TVS sold a total of 3,91,889 units of 2W vehicles and 12,087 units of 3W vehicles. Both of which witnessed YoY and MoM growth. Breaking down the numbers further, TVS sold 1,92,960 units of motorcycles last month accounting for 49.24% of total 2W sales. Motorcycles saw 4.86% YoY growth and 10.65% MoM growth with 8,937 units and 18,572 units gained in volume.
      Scooter sales, on the other hand, stood at 1,64,415 units accounting for 41.95% of total 2W sales. When compared to 1,32,152 units sold in February 2024 and 1,71,111 units sold in January 2025, TVS Scooters witnessed 24.41% YoY growth, gaining 32,263 units in volume and 3.91% MoM decline, losing 6,696 units in volume.
      TVS Sales Feb 2025 – YoY
      The company’s iQube electric scooter business stood at 24,017 units with 33.73% YoY growth, gaining 6,058 units in volume and 4.68% MoM decline, losing 1,178 units in volume. The XL100 mopeds sold 34,514 units and fell into the red completely as it registered 17.10% YoY and 18.16% MoM sales decline.
      Domestic 2W sales stood at 2,76,072 units, which registered a 3.2% YoY growth as opposed to 2,67,502 units sold in February 2024. There was a 6.05% MoM decline as opposed to 2,93,860 units sold in January 2025. TVS’ domestic 2W sales accounted for 70.45% and exports was 29.55%.
      2W & 3W Exports
      Speaking of exports, the company’s total 2W exports stood at 1,15,817 units with 28.25% YoY and 23.46% MoM growth respectively. In total, TVS’ 2W sales stood at 3,91,889 units with 9.52% YoY growth and 1.09% MoM growth.
      TVS Sales Feb 2025 – MoM
      Where 3W sales are concerned, TVS sold 2,911 units in domestic market and shipped 9,176 units to export markets. Domestic 3W sales only accounted for 24.08%, while 3W exports accounted for 75.92% of total 3W sales from TVS. In total, TVS sold 12,087 3W vehicles last month with 13.88% YoY and 21.45% MoM growth, gaining 1,473 units in volume YoY and 2,135 units in volume MoM.
      TVS’s total domestic sales (2W + 3W) stood at 2,78,983 at 69.06% share and total exports (2W + 3W) was 1,24,993 units at 30.94% share. In total, TVS pushed out 4,03,976 units in February 2025. When compared to 3,68,424 units from last year and 3,97,623 units from a month before, TVS registered 9.65% YoY and 1.60% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 35,552 units YoY and 6,353 units MoM. More

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      Royal Enfield Feb 2025 Sales At 80k – Registers 19% YoY Growth

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350– Domestic sales up by 18.96% YoY, exports grow by 23.19%– Strong performance in the above 350cc segment with 32.86% growth– Financial Year-to-Date (FYTD) sales up by 8.56% YoY
      Royal Enfield recorded total sales of 90,670 units in February 2025, reflecting a 19.40% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 75,935 units sold in February 2024. The growth was driven by a strong demand for its motorcycles in both domestic and export markets.
      Year-on-Year (YoY) Performance
      Royal Enfield’s domestic sales stood at 80,799 units, registering an 18.96% YoY growth from 67,922 units in February 2024. Exports also saw a strong surge of 23.19%, reaching 9,871 units, up from 8,013 units last year.
      Royal Enfield Feb 2025 Sales – YoY
      In the engine-wise breakdown, motorcycles below 350cc grew by 17.43%, selling 77,775 units, compared to 66,229 units in February 2024. Meanwhile, the above 350cc segment witnessed a remarkable 32.86% growth, with sales increasing to 12,895 units from 9,706 units last year.
      Month-on-Month (MoM) Comparison with January 2025
      Compared to January 2025, Royal Enfield’s total sales dipped marginally by 0.51%, as sales declined from 91,132 units to 90,670 units in February.
      Royal Enfield Feb 2025 Sales – MoM
      Below 350cc segment: Recorded a 1.32% decline, with sales dropping from 78,815 units in January to 77,775 units in February.
      Above 350cc segment: Continued its positive momentum, growing by 4.69%, with 12,895 units sold compared to 12,317 units in January.
      Domestic sales: Dropped slightly by 0.31%, from 81,052 units in January 2025.
      Exports: Fell by 2.07%, from 10,080 units in the previous month.
      Financial Year-to-Date (FY25 vs. FY24) Performance
      For the April 2024 – February 2025 period, Royal Enfield has sold 9,08,879 units, reflecting an 8.56% YoY growth over 8,37,181 units in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
      Royal Enfield Feb 2025 Sales – YTD FY YoY
      – Below 350cc motorcycles grew by 4.77%, with sales reaching 7,81,355 units.– Above 350cc motorcycles recorded a massive 39.55% growth, with sales surging to 1,27,524 units.– Domestic sales saw a 5.98% rise, touching 8,14,707 units.– Exports grew significantly by 37.62%, reaching 94,172 units.
      Speaking about the performance for February 2025, B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors, and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “We’ve continued our growth momentum in the month of February. This growth was aided by our strong product portfolio, which has been instrumental in helping us deliver pure motorcycling experiences to riding enthusiasts across the globe. In February, we also showcased in India a new revolutionary brand from Royal Enfield, Flying Flea, that is all set to usher in a new era for City+ mobility with its category-defining smart products. Developed entirely in house, Flying Flea motorcycles will integrate proprietary technology, cutting-edge software, and seamless connectivity to create a new category of products for customers.” More

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      Hero Xpulse 210 Factory Rally Bike Debuts

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      Hero Xpulse 210 Factory Rally BikeWhen Hero MotoCorp revealed Xpulse 210 at EICMA 2024, there was a more rugged and off-road-worthy version showcased beside it. Called Xpulse 210 Rally, this motorcycle gets more hardcore off-road capable hardware. Ahead of the official launch a Rally-spec version of it from Hero Factory Racing Team has just debuted at Sjoba Rally event in Chandigarh.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Factory Rally Bike
      If you’re wondering what would be better than an Xpulse 210 at the price point it is launched, the answer would be Xpulse 210 Rally. There is not a single motorcycle in India, or probably the world, at a price point of Rs 1.76 lakh (Ex-sh) to offer an ADV package as comprehensive as Xpulse 210. And a more hardcore version of it, is a tempting proposition.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Factory Rally Bike
      Hero calls it Xpulse 210 Rally and is yet to officially launch it. Ahead of a launch, Hero Factory Racing Team has just unveiled a Rally-spec version of this motorcycle at 38th Edition of three-day Sjoba Rally event in Chandigarh. It has to be noted that this Hero Xpulse is not the production-spec model, but showcases the full potential of this platform.
      In that regard, these Xpulse 210 Factory Rally bike has quite a few components that will not feature on production version. Primary of these special components include the fully adjustable (compression and rebound) USD telescopic front forks with fork covers to protect inner tube and a new exhaust end can which is positioned higher than stock bike.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Factory Rally Bike
      Also, disc brakes at both ends are now much more premium and they look fancy. Visually, these Rally-spec motorcycles get beefier knuckle guards and a new headlight cluster and a windscreen. Standard headlight has been replaced with a smaller unit with LED projectors in them. Instrument cluster on these units seem to be removed as well.
      What to expect?
      While these components are not likely to make it to production-spec Xpulse 210 Rally variant, others will. These include handlebar risers, knobby Maxxis tyres, Rally seat, long travel fully adjustable suspension, but RSU telescopic forks at the front, among others.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Factory Rally Bike
      Where powertrains are concerned, Hero Xpulse 210 Rally will be powered by the same 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine capable of generating around 25 PS of peak power and 20.7 Nm, mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. It will be launched in India soon and it will command a slight price premium over standard model.

      Also read – Hero Xpulse 210 vs Kawasaki KLX230
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      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 – Pulsar, Apache, Unicorn, MT15, R15

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      New Yamaha MT15 – Patna BikesThe 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment in India saw a decline in overall sales in January 2025, with total sales at 1,45,125 units, marking an 8.74% drop compared to 1,59,017 units in January 2024. Several models saw a decline in demand, while a few managed to post year-on-year (YoY) growth.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025
      Bajaj Pulsar continued to lead the segment with 37,753 units sold in January 2025. However, this was a 26.56% decline from 51,406 units in January 2024, reflecting a drop of 13,653 units. TVS Apache was the second best-selling model, witnessing a 10.53% YoY growth with 34,511 units sold, up from 31,222 units last year. Honda Unicorn saw the highest growth among the top sellers, registering 26,509 units in January 2025, a 43.25% increase from 18,506 units in January 2024.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Yamaha FZ reported a decline in sales, with 11,399 units sold in January 2025, down 22.34% YoY from 14,678 units in the same month last year. Yamaha MT 15 also saw a sharp drop of 29.65%, with sales at 10,640 units, compared to 15,124 units in January 2024. Similarly, Yamaha R15 recorded 8,264 units in January 2025, reflecting a 14.59% decrease from 9,676 units last year.
      Honda SP 160 managed a moderate 6.36% growth, selling 5,019 units in January 2025, compared to 4,719 units in January 2024. Hero Xtreme 160R/200 recorded 3,513 units, reflecting a 3.66% growth from 3,389 units in January 2024. Hero XPulse 200 also saw a small increase, with 2,398 units sold, up by 3.72% YoY from 2,312 units.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 – MoM Comparison
      KTM 200 experienced a 34.17% drop in sales, with 2,271 units sold compared to 3,450 units in January 2024. Suzuki Gixxer, on the other hand, showed a positive trend with a 23.33% increase, reaching 1,628 units, up from 1,320 units last year.
      Bajaj Avenger registered 1,135 units, witnessing a 12.02% decline from 1,290 units in January 2024. Honda Hornet 2.0 saw a major drop of 52.37%, with sales reducing to 994 units, compared to 2,087 units last year. Honda CB200X also declined by 39.09%, selling only 642 units, down from 1,054 units in January 2024. Kawasaki W175 remained at the bottom of the list, with just 77 units sold in January 2025, down 25.96% from 104 units in the previous year.
      Overall, the segment saw a decline in sales, with Bajaj Pulsar witnessing a major drop, while Honda Unicorn and TVS Apache posted strong growth. The shift in consumer demand and new market dynamics continue to shape this competitive segment in the Indian two-wheeler industry. More

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      Ultraviolette Teases New Electric Motorcycles, Scooter Concepts – Debuts 5th March

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      Ultraviolette TeaserUltraviolette, the electric mobility company behind the F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet, has announced plans to enter multiple two-wheeler segments as part of its Strategic Product Expansion Plan. The company aims to unveil its detailed roadmap on March 5, 2025, marking a significant step in its mission to redefine personal mobility with cutting-edge EV technology.
      A Bold Expansion Strategy
      Over the next two years, Ultraviolette plans to introduce a diverse portfolio of electric two-wheelers, catering to different rider needs and market segments. This expansion is backed by seven years of extensive research and development, which has enabled the company to rapidly develop and roll out advanced EV solutions.
      Ultraviolette Teaser
      Ultraviolette’s future models will be built on its proprietary expertise in design, performance, and technology, ensuring high levels of innovation and differentiation in each segment it enters. They will be unveiling new electric motorcycles as well as a scooter concept on 5th March.
      Leveraging Advanced R&D and Vertical Integration
      Ultraviolette’s strategic move into new two-wheeler categories is fueled by its deep expertise in battery technology, powertrains, and safety systems. The company’s vertically integrated approach allows it to optimize core systems across its product lineup, reducing development timelines while ensuring cutting-edge performance.
      Speaking on the development, Narayan Subramaniam, CEO s Co-Founder, Ultraviolette said, “Our journey with the F77 was just the beginning. Over the past seven years, our unwavering focus on research and development has been instrumental in developing the technology for vertical integration across core systems such as Battery technology, Powertrain, and Safety systems. This approach has laid a strong foundation, enabling us to expand across multiple two-wheeler segments at a much faster pace. As we expand into new segments, our goal is to set new industry benchmarks and accelerate the adoption of electric mobility across diverse customer segments.”
      Making EV Technology More Accessible
      With this expansion, Ultraviolette aims to make high-performance electric mobility more accessible to a broader range of consumers. The company’s multi-segment strategy will bring futuristic design, advanced engineering, and high-performance EV solutions to a wider audience, helping accelerate the transition to sustainable two-wheeler mobility.
      Upcoming Roadmap Announcement
      Ultraviolette is set to reveal its detailed expansion roadmap on March 5, 2025. The announcement will outline the company’s vision for the next two years, along with insights into new product categories, design innovations, and future market positioning. As the Indian EV market continues to grow, Ultraviolette’s entry into multiple segments will further strengthen its position as a leader in electric mobility, delivering cutting-edge solutions for riders of all preferences. More

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      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 – RE, Triumph, Jawa, Yezdi, Harley, Hero, KTM, Bajaj

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350The premium motorcycle segment has witnessed a lot of demand in recent times. This is a segment where motorcycles equipped with 350cc to 450cc engines operate. In the weighing scale of sales, the numbers heavily lean towards Royal Enfield, which sold a total of 77,096 units in January 2025. Which is 85.12% of total sales of this list. Let’s break down the numbers further.
      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025
      The best-seller among the 350cc to 450cc motorcycle sales Jan 2025 chart was Royal Enfield Classic 350. Like clockwork, we should say. With 30,582 units sold last month, Classic 350 alone accounted for 33.77% of the total sales of this list. When compared to 28,013 units sold in January 2024 and 29,637 units sold in December 2024, Classic 350 saw 9.17% YoY growth and 3.19% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 2,569 units YoY and 945 units MoM.
      The evergreen Bullet 350 took 2nd place on this list with 19,163 units sold and the sales have grown considerably with 22.92% YoY and 36.4% MoM growth. Bullet 350 contributed 18.74% of the total sales of this list with a volume gain of 3,573 units YoY over 15,590 units sold last year and 5,114 units volume gain over 14,049 units sold the month before.
      In 3rd and 4th place, we have Royal Enfield again, with Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 with 15,914 and 8,373 units sold. Both vehicles registered positive growth in both YoY and MoM aspects – 17.57% YoY and 15.79% MoM with Hunter 350 and 12.86% YoY and 31.53% MoM with Meteor 350. Hunter 350’s volume contribution to this sales chart stood at 17.57%, while it was 9.25% with Meteor 350.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 – YoY
      Breaking Royal Enfield’s streak is Triumph 400 lineup in 5th place with 4,035 units sold last month. The company has doubled its volume YoY with 100.25% YoY growth and registered 64.49% MoM growth. In 6th place, we have Classic Legends with their Jawa and Yezdi sub brands selling 2,753 units in total with 4.64% YoY decline and 17.60% MoM growth.
      Himalayan 450 Doubled Sales MoM
      In 7th place, we have another Royal Enfield. But this time, it is the Himalayan 450 and not a 350cc bike. Himalayan’s sales fell 18.47% YoY as opposed to 3,330 units sold last year and 111.28% MoM growth over 1,285 units from a month before. Honda’s H’Ness 350 sold 2,303 units and CB 350 sold 1,699 units last month, securing 8th and 9th places on this list. Both bikes saw sales drop YoY and grow MoM.
      Harley-Davidson X440 sold 881 units last month, down from 3,349 units sold last year with a 73.69% YoY decline. When compared to the 418 units sold a month before, X440 registered 110.77% MoM growth. Bajaj sold 623 units of Pulsar NS400Z and 398 units of Dominar 400. There was no positive YoY growth, but both motorcycles registered positive MoM growth.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 – MoM
      KTM’s 390 range (390 Duke, 390 Adventure and RC 390) sold 362 units last month and the company witnessed sales drop by 57.81% YoY and grow 80.10% MoM. Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is the first bike on this list to witness a negative sales decline MoM of 57.13%, losing 465 units in volume MoM as opposed to 814 units sold in December 2024.
      Aprilia RS 457 sold 201 units last month and it registered a 27.44% MoM decline as opposed to 277 units sold a month before. Hero’s flagship Mavrick 440 sold 182 units last month with sales more than doubling MoM at 136.36% growth. Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 and Eliminator 400 sold a total of 15 units, same was the case with Husqvarna’s Svartpilen 401. In total, the 350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales Jan 2025 chart registered 90,563 units with 11.37% YoY and 20.80% MoM growth. More

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      Yamaha XMax 125 Scooter With New Hybrid Tech Debuts – 2 Electric Motors, 1 ICE

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      Yamaha SPHEV Tech Unveiled With XMAX 125 ScooterWhile hybrid scooters with two engines are already available, Yamaha’s three-engine SPHEV setup takes the possibilities to a whole new level
      Japanese OEMs are known for experimenting with new technology platforms with the goal of improving overall user experience. A relevant example is this new SPHEV (Series Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle) powertrain from Yamaha that utilizes two electric motors with an ICE engine. Let’s see the details of Yamaha’s SPHEV platform and how it can benefit users.
      Yamaha SPHEV Tech Unveiled – How it works?
      For initial testing and evaluation, Yamaha has installed the SPHEV powertrain on the XMax 125cc scooter. Yamaha plans to use this powertrain with multiple mid-class scooters and expand it to incorporate in large capacity scooters, motorcycles and even cruisers. However, details have not been provided.
      Yamaha XMAX 125 Hybrid
      Talking about the SPHEV setup, there is a 125cc petrol engine and two electric motors. One of the electric motors is installed directly on the wheel drive. It functions as the main drive of the SPHEV powertrain. The second electric motor is mounted on the crankshaft of the ICE engine. It primarily works to generate electricity, but can also supply power to drive the wheels.
      Yamaha XMAX 125 Hybrid Prototype
      This will depend on the throttle action chosen by the user. The ICE engine can drive the wheels and is also used to generate electricity via the electric motor. Other core components of the SPHEV system include a battery, an inverter and a vehicle control unit (VCU).
      Yamaha XMAX 125 Hybrid
      Driving modes
      With the two electric motors and the ICE engine, multiple drive modes will be possible. For example, the scooter can move forward, driven only by the primary drive motor. In automatic mode, the primary drive motor will be used during the starting phase of the scooter.
      When running purely on electric power, the scooter will ensure noiseless operations. This will be useful in specific situations such as riding the scooter in residential areas or other locations with sound limits. As the scooter starts to accelerate and needs more power, the ICE engine will be activated automatically. The ICE engine will continue to drive the scooter forward at medium and high speeds.
      Yamaha XMAX 125 Hybrid
      When the throttle response is increased, users will be able to access the Boost drive mode. This will ensure IC engine and electric motor or motors work in tandem, unlocking all performance for quick accelrations. The boost mode will be quite useful in situations such as overtaking manoeuvres.
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      Launch prospects
      Yamaha SPHEV tech unveiled, is still in concept stage, details about the electric motor and battery have not been published. The SPHEV is currently in R&D phase and will likely need more refinements before it is launched commercially. It is possible that Yamaha could showcase the SPHEV concept at the upcoming EICMA 2025. It remains to be seen whether Yamaha’s SPHEV is merely a technology demonstration or truly fulfils the real needs of enthusiasts in practical applications. More