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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 500cc With Carbon Fibre Parts – Modified

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      Due to generous use of carbon fibre, this 500cc Ultimate Himalayan has a far better power-to-weight ratio than stock bikeRoyal Enfield Himalayan 500cc Custom by MotoExoticaADVs are all the rage right now among motorcycling enthusiasts. Lower down, we have Xpulse 200 by Hero MotoCorp and on top of it, we have Royal Enfield Himalayan. The latter rests in a niche by offering both off-road capable hardware and high-speed cruising. Something which XPulse 200 lacks.This segment offers the right amount of power and cruising ability and comes at a fair cost. Hence the popularity. With the modding community, Royal Enfields are the most preferred. Due to their timeless design language, stock RE bikes often come off as vanilla ice cream. It is a brilliant standalone but is compatible with unlimited flavours and additions.Uttarakhand-based MotoExotica headed by Arjun Raina has taken a stock Himalayan and went absolutely bonkers with it. Imagine a custom modding company based on the foothills of Himalayas and not modifying a Himalayan. While doing so, Arjun Raina left a souvenir on his prized creation in the form of a topographic view of Mount Everest on its fairing.500cc Ultimate Himalayan Custom BikeMost modifications are mostly limited to a wrap, custom paint scheme, and a bunch of aftermarket accessories and that’s about it. It is rewarding for those who take the extra step and create something truly spectacular. That is exactly what MotoExotica has done with this 500cc Ultimate Himalayan.Royal Enfield Himalayan 500cc Custom by MotoExoticaThe team has approached this stock Himalayan at all angles and has managed to radicalise the stock bike to its maximum. Starting with its engine, this is bored out to displace 500cc with the help of a big bore kit. Also fitted are a high lift cam, a programmable ECU and a custom exhaust with a carbon fiber tip.That is not the only place where Arjun Raina has used carbon fiber. All of its body panels including its knuckle guards, fuel tank and a custom fairing is made of carbon fiber which is cured in-house by MotoExotica. Himalayan’s stock rear subframe is replaced too. All of it combined will definitely have contributed to a lot of weight savings.The new face for 500cc Ultimate Himalayan custom bike is made out of carbon fiber that also holds its fuel tank, headlight and windscreen. Stock headlights are replaced by aftermarket LEDs. This custom motorcycle doesn’t seem to have turn indicators at front and rear. There is no need for blinkers if this custom bike is only for off-roading.Royal Enfield Himalayan 500cc Custom by MotoExoticaMechanical ChangesThere are a lot of mechanical changes to make this the Ultimate Himalayan in the world for off-roading. 21” front spoke wheel is retained and rear now gets an 18” instead of 17” from stock bike. Wrapped to these wheels are knobby tyres, aiding in grip when off-roading. Front now gets a 320mm disc with a 4-pot caliper.WP USD forks replace stock telescopic ones which get covers to keep muck away. The rear suspension now gets an adjustable mono-shock suspension. With added oomph and shedded weight, this 500cc Ultimate Himalayan by MotoExotica stays true to its name. To signify this, there is a G.O.A.T. sticker on its side panels along with Mount Everest’s topography decals. More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Oct 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Pulsar, Dominar

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      Most of the heavy lifting in the top 10 200cc to 500cc motorcycles segment is done by Royal Enfield with 6 products, all lying in top 7Bajaj Pulsar F250Kicking things off, we have the evergreen Classic 350 which also topped the charts in September 2022. It sold an astonishing 31,791 units last month and gained 69.75% YoY and 15.31% MoM in sales. Classic 350 alone constitutes 34.07% market share in this segment. Recently launched Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 takes 2nd and 3rd spots.Meteor registered a 31.87% YoY gain. However, both Hunter and Meteor sales declined MoM by 9.77% and 4.49% respectively. The legendary Bullet 350 sold 8,755 units and saw 50.38% YoY growth as opposed to 5,822 units sold a year ago. Bullet maintains the exact same vehicles sold MoM and stays neutral.200cc to 500cc Motorcycles Oct 2022Electra 350 sales doubled YoY with 4,575 units over 2,246. Even in MoM analysis, Electra shows a growth of 9.61%. Even though it lost sales YoY by 37.21%, Honda CB350 sold 4,491 units in October 2022 and gained 12.84% MoM. CB350 takes 6th spot and breaks the chain of Royal Enfield in the top-selling list with 4.81% market share.Himalayan and KTM 250 range sold 3,751 and 2,187 motorcycles and registered 0.62% and 88.21% YoY growth and 7.85% and 1.25% MoM growth respectively. Dominar 250 registered an astounding 164000% YoY growth with 1,641 units sold as opposed to just one unit sold in 2021. MoM figures fell by 11.20%, though.200cc to 500cc Motorcycles Sales – YoYPulsar 250 range falls behind with evident losses in both YoY and MoM analysis of 78.12% and 21.13% respectively. KTM 390 series saw 1,250 units sold and witnessed 6.75% YoY growth and a 17% MoM decline in sales. Dominar 400 and Honda CB300 range sold 1,197 and 681 units in October 2022 respectively and secured 12th and 13th spots on this list.Both Dominar 400 and CB300 registered positive growth in YoY and MoM analysis. While the former grew its sales by 9.72% YoY and 54.05% MoM, the latter registered 68000% YoY growth as it had sold just 1 unit a year before. MoM growth was 34.85%. Avenger 220 and Apache RR 310 sold 607 and 366 units and fell into the red completely.Avenger, Apache, V-Strom Sales Sales declined on both MoM and YoY basis for Avenger 220 and Apache 310. FZ25 registered YoY decline of 40.29%, but with 489 units sold over 343 units in September 2022, MoM growth was 42.57%. Recently launched Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 saw 1.11% decline in its sales on MoM basis with figures standing at 355 units.200cc to 500cc Motorcycles Sales – MoMEven though Husqvarna sold just 345 units of its Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 combined, sales grew by 6800% YoY and 29.7% MoM. Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 sold 136 and 65 units in October 2022 and both of them registered negative growth YoY and MoM respectively.Despite being pricey, Ninja 300 outsold Gixxer 250 which is an indication of how poor packaging can sabotage a good product. Ninja 400 and CB500 sold 36 and 5 units respectively and both registered negative growth. Jawa and Yezdi retail sales stood at 3,496 units and registered 33.38% YoY growth and 24.28% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 875 units YoY and 683 units MoM.In total, 200cc to 500cc motorcycles segment saw 93,316 motorcycles in October 2022. As opposed to 60,368 motorcycles sold in October 2021 and 89,822 motorcycles sold in September 2022, this segment registered 33.58% YoY growth and 3.89% MoM growth. Volume growth stood at 32,948 units YoY and 3,494 units MoM. More

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      Next Gen Yamaha RX100 Will Be Powered By A Bigger Engine

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      Yamaha has confirmed that they are working on launching new gen RX 100 – But this time, it will be powered by a bigger engineOld gen Yamaha RX100If there is one motorcycle from Yamaha that has captivated Indian audiences like no other, it is RX100. Yes, RD350 exists. But it was not bought by a wide range of customers. RX100 was the people’s champion when it comes to 2-stroke pocket rockets. A motorcycle so iconic, Yamaha still supports the platform by providing spare parts.Yamaha RX100 had to be discontinued from India, despite it being an icon. Due to its 2-stroke engine, it has unreal performance when 100cc engines are concerned and is an absolute blast to ride. Nostalgia and craze have kept the RX100 flame alive in India even today – years after it was discontinued.Next Gen Yamaha RX100Re-igniting that flame, Yamaha India Chairman, Eishin Chihana had revealed before that RX100 is making a comeback. According to him, the RX100 name was kept as is and was not used on any other motorcycle till now. This was done deliberately as the company has plans to revive this icon back to its former glory.It is pretty obvious that Yamaha won’t be bringing back OG RX100’s 2-stroke engine owing to stringent BS6 Phase II emission norms. Also, it is pretty evident that Yamaha is taking its sweet time to bring RX100 back as they can’t just slap that iconic name on just any other product and call it a day.Image For Reference By – EIMOR CustomsIt has to look right, it has to feel right, it has to perform right as well. A recent report reveals that Yamaha is considering a larger engine for RX100 revival. That is because they can’t recreate OG RX100 levels of performance from a modern 100cc engine without breaking the bank. Yamaha India Chairman said that RX100 holds a strong sentiment among Indians due to its design, sound and performance. A combination of which caused the excitement. To maintain the OG RX100 image, it has to offer adequate performance. He revealed that a larger displacement engine will create that original impact.What To Expect?Yes. You read that right. Upcoming Yamaha RX100 won’t be a 100cc machine. It is not yet known which engine might make it to the upcoming RX motorcycle. Yamaha currently has 125cc engines in their scooters and might take TVS’ approach while making Raider 125. Yamaha has 150cc and 250cc engines which are less tech-savvy and a 150cc engine with a lot of tech.Any of those engines might make it on to the upcoming Yamaha RX100. But, there is a possibility that Yamaha is aiming at Royal Enfields with its iconic RX moniker. Imagine Yamaha’s 250cc engine being bored out to displace 300cc or 350cc. With OG RX100’s looks and a modern 300cc to 350cc engine, it would be an absolute weapon against Royal Enfield motorcycles.We say this because RX100s touched more lives in the past than Royal Enfield motorcycles have. An RX300 or an RX350 might evoke even more nostalgia. If Hero MotoCorp made a CD300 or CD350 based on the upcoming XPulse 300+ engine with square headlights, I would buy one in a heartbeat. Whatever Yamaha is cooking, will be ready by 2026 or beyond.Source More

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      Top 10 150cc To 200cc Motorcycles Oct 2022 – Pulsar, Apache, MT15, R15, FZ

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      Bajaj Avenger noted the highest YoY growth of 41125 percent with 1,649 units sold in October 2022Image – VineethTop 10 Motorcycle sales in the 150-200 cc segment has seen a 40.52 percent YoY growth in October 2022. Sales which had stood at 1,27,415 units in October 2021 increased to 1,79,043 units in October 2022. It was however, a MoM decline of 1.81 percent when compared to 1,82,344 units sold in Sept 2022.It was Bajaj Pulsar series that topped the charts with 49,389 units sold in Oct 2022, up 54.81 percent as against 31,902 units sold in Oct 2021. It commanded a 27.58 percent share on this list up from 24.93 percent share held in Sept 2022 when sales had stood at 45,464 units relating to an 8.63 percent MoM growth.Top 10 150cc To 200cc Motorcycles Oct 2022There is the new Pulsar P150 added to the series taking the place of the Pulsar 150. It is priced at Rs 1,16,755 (ex-showroom) and comes in a single-cylinder, 150cc engine offering 14.4 hp power and 13.5 Nm torque.At No. 2, TVS Apache range, that includes Apache RTR 160/RTR 160 6V, Apache RTR 180, and Apache RTR 200 4V, has posted a YoY growth of 2.99 percent to 40,988 units in Oct 2022, up from 39,799 units sold in Oct 2021. Currently commanding a 22.89 percent share, sales dipped MoM from 42,954 units sold in Sept 2022.150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2022 vs Oct 2021 (YoY)Sales of Honda Unicorn 150 rose 351.97 percent on a YoY basis to 31,986 units in Oct 2022, up from 7,077 units sold in Oct 2021. MoM sales however, dipped 11.55 percent from 36,161 units sold in Sept 2022. Securing a 4th position was the Yamaha FZ. This FZ range is the most sold Yamaha bike last month with YoY growth of 52.49 percent to 20,440 units, up from 13,404 units sold in Oct 2021. MoM sales fell marginally by 0.06 percent from 20,453 units sold in Sept 2022.The company also sold 10,541 units of the R15 relating to a 2.88 percent YoY growth over 10,246 units sold in Oct 2021. MoM sales of the R15 also grew by 10.38 percent from 9,550 units sold in Sept 2022. The R15 currently commands a share of 5.89 percent in this segment. Yamaha MT15 sales saw a YoY growth of 33.59 percent to 8,037 units in Oct 2022 from 6,016 units sold in Oct 2021 while MoM sales dipped by 65 units from 8,102 units sold in Sept 2022.Avenger Sales up 41125 Percent YoYHero Xtreme 160R (5,164 units), KTM 200 (4,002 units) and Xpulse 200 (2,972 units) each posted a YoY de-growth though sales of the Xtreme and KTM200 improved on a MoM basis. Bajaj had sold only 4 units of the Avenger series in Oct 2021 which increased 41125 percent to 1,649 units in Oct 2022. MoM sales however dipped 1.55 percent from 1,675 units sold in Sept 2022.150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2022 vs Sep 2022 (MoM)Honda X-Blade and Hornet followed in quick succession at Nos. 11 and 12 on this list with 1,435 units and 1,320 units sold respectively in Oct 2022. The Gixxer (954 units) and CB200X (166 units) have not been receiving much response from buyers and posted both a YoY and MoM decline in sales. The Suzuki Intruder 150cc cruiser bike of which the company had sold 69 units in Oct 2021 has since been discontinued. More

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      RE Hunter 350 Street Tracker Custom Motorcycle Looks Alienist

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Street Tracker is powered by the same 349cc J-Series engine as other 350cc stablematesHunter 350 Street TrackerIf there is one brand that motorcycle modders love, it is Royal Enfield. With a blank canvas to work on, a modder can get his vision down on a Royal Enfield and end up with a unique motorcycle. Royal Enfield motorcycles are very friendly to work on and change to extract different characters.One such modder, Okeasyshop, created a radical-looking Street Tracker motorcycle based on a newly launched Hunter 350. It gets a completely different face and looks a lot like an actual Street Tracker bike that Royal Enfield would have made. Let’s take a look.Hunter 350 Street TrackerStreet Tracker motorcycles are the ones that are track racers with just enough equipment on them to pass the regulations and be classified as street-legal motorcycles. Flat track racers are those motorcycles that take place on an unpaved track.This track is usually oval in shape and flat track racers don’t come with front brakes so racers could steer their vehicle with rear wheels. Street Trackers come with front brakes, though. To convert a stock Royal Enfield Hunter 350 into a street-legal Street Tracker, Okeasyshop has incorporated a lot of changes.RearFor starters, the headlight assembly is completely removed to incorporate a flat panel with some LEDs in them just to pass off as headlights. The LEDs are stacked vertically into two clusters that give the bike an alienist look. With the removal of headlight assembly, speedo is gone as well. It is shifted below the fuel tank towards its left facing upwards.This is done to keep the Hunter 350 Street Tracker looks without skimping on regulations. The stock handlebar is replaced by a taller one and front telescopic forks are replaced with USD forks finished in a golden shade. Viewing it from the right reveals a beautifully done custom exhaust that is upswept in its design.Custom Rear SubframeOther changes spotted are Nissin calipers to drop anchor better, a custom single-seat layout and an extremely minimal and tidy tail section. To mount this single-seat, Okeasyshop has modified the frame to have a bolt-on rear subframe. A custom rear subframe allowed the modder to also incorporate a monoshock instead of a dual shock absorber setup on a stock bike.SpeedoWith a free-flowing exhaust, Hunter 350 Street Tracker custom motorcycle is likely to perform a tad brisker than stock bike owing to weight savings. Stock Hunter 350 makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque from its 349cc engine. This mod was based on Hunter Metro variant and hence comes with alloy wheels. With around 15 new motorcycles brewing in Royal Enfield’s labs, should they consider incorporating a Street Tracker as well? Maybe.Source More

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      2023 Honda CRF300L Updated With New Colours – KTM 390 Rival

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      Mechanically, 2023 Honda CRF300L is kept identical to outgoing model with 27.3 bhp and 26.6 Nm2023 Honda CRF300LIndia is a very important market for Honda when its grand scheme of things is considered. HMSI has revealed that India will soon be a manufacturing and export hub for the brand. When it comes to ADVs, a segment that is currently hot, Honda is not very active. At lower end, we have a pseudo-ADV, CB200X and at higher end, we have CB500X and Africa Twin.In the 300cc to 450cc segment, Honda currently has zero ADVs. This is the segment where most of the action lies. KTM 390 Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan and BMW G 310 GS are currently partying in this segment. Will Honda CRF300L MY2023 make it to India? There is a probability as it is already patented in India. Let’s take a look.2023 Honda CRF300L RefreshedFor starters, there is speculation in place that suggests that Honda is toying with the idea of bringing CRF300L to India. Fueling that rumour, Honda showcased it in one of its showrooms in India. This might be to gain customer feedback regarding the motorcycle. It was interesting that Honda had showcased it in one of its regular dealerships instead of BigWing premium dealerships.Honda CRF300L is a true blue off-roader. This is a far cry from the CB200X that Honda currently sells. Design-wise, Honda CRF300L refreshed for MY2023 comes with new black hand guards, which are offered as standard fitment on Swift Grey paint scheme. This new shade was not on offer before and is exclusive to MY2023.2023 Honda CRF300LThis colourway gets side body panels and subframe finished in white, while orange bits adorn its fuel tank. Purposeful headlight assembly and front beak get the base grey finish. Honda’s classic Extreme Red colour scheme with white and blue splashes is also present and gets red hand guards.MechanicalsHonda has made zilch changes to its mechanicals. There was no need for changes to begin with, as CRF300L was very well kitted out as far as off-roaders are concerned. It gets USD front forks and a rear monoshock, both offer 259 mm of travel. Braking hardware includes 256 mm disc up front and 220 mm at the rear.Due to its massive 284 mm of ground clearance, seat height is pegged at 881 mm. It gets spoked wheels at both ends wrapped with 80/100-21 front tyre and 120/80-18 at the rear. 2023 Honda CRF300L continues to get a 296cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 27.3 bhp and 26.6 Nm.This is plenty of performance when its 140 kg kerb weight is brought into picture. For reference, Hero Xpulse 200 weighs 158 kgs and only makes 18.8 bhp and 17.35 Nm. If launched in India, it will compete against true blue off-roaders like the current Himalayan and Yezdi Adventure. Along with it, the upcoming Himalayan 450, 2023 KTM 390 Enduro, 390 Adventure, Xpulse 300+ and more. Pricing will be at premium end, though. More

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      Mahindra-Owned Pininfarina Designed PF40 Electric Bike At EUR 13.4k (Rs 12 L)

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      With its top-speed capped at 45 km/h, Pininfarina Eysing PF40 electric moped should not need a motorcycle license in EuropePininfarina Designed PF40 ElectricElectric bikes are springing up in recent times with the popularity of 2W EVs on the rise. Electric scooters still offer a lot of flexibility in terms of packaging, though. That said, we don’t often see too many retro-futuristic electric motorcycles. Sure design elements decades before are being incorporated.What if you wanted an electric motorcycle with almost a century-old design language? Something that would offer something beyond just 2 wheels driven by an electric motor? That is where Eysing PF40 electric motorcycle comes in. This motorcycle is designed by none other than Mahindra-owned Pininfarina. Let’s take a look.Pininfarina Designed Eysing PF40To design this blast from the past, Pininfarina based this build on an Eysing Pioneer electric moped. Eysing is a Dutch electric moped manufacturing company that builds its vehicles by hand. The company is based out of Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands.Eysing electric moped range starts from 7070 Euro for the Pioneer Original, 7790 Euro for Pioneer S Sport, 9160 Euro for Pioneer S Exclusive, 10,110 Euro for Tailor Made Original and topping up the range, we have Pininfarina PF40 which costs a whopping 13,780 Euro (approx Rs. 12 lakh).Pininfarina Designed PF40 ElectricPininfarina PF40 looks the most radical and is the only one to get alloy wheels while the rest of the range gets spoked wheels. These wheels are shod with vertically ribbed tyres that look retro and classy. PF40 gets a different headlight cowl surrounding its round headlights that get LEDs and a redesigned front fender that looks minimal.PF40 is the only one to feature a futuristic-shaped fuel tank and an extra storage element at the bottom. Rest of the Pioneer lineup makes do with a conventional teardrop-shaped fuel tank. This fuel tank is a design aesthetic and doesn’t hold gasoline, though.Specs & FeaturesPininfarina designed Eysing PF40 electric moped comes equipped with a 1.72 kWh battery pack that is capable of covering up to 100 km of range from a single charge. This is a 48V system that powers the 2 kW motor. This motor is capable of taking this electric moped to speeds up to 45 km/h. This means that in Europe, one doesn’t require a motorcycle license.Charging times are pegged at 8 hours from a regular charger and 4 hours from a fast charger. PF40 weighs just 60 kg and has a maximum payload of 110 kg. Both brakes are drum and only the front is suspended while the rear is kept rigid. For 13,780 EUR, it is quite expensive for what it packs. But as a piece of art that it is, it is well worth it. More

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      2W Retail Sales Nov 2022 – Honda, RE, Yamaha, Hero Electric, Ather, Jawa

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      Two wheeler retail sales in Nov 2022 have grown exponentially over the past two years – There is an increased demand for electric vehiclesTVS ApacheAs has been reported by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) for the month of November 2022, retail sales of two wheelers increased to 18,47,708 units in Nov 2022 up 23.61 percent from 14,94,797 units sold in Nov 2021. It was also a 20.96 percent growth from 15,27,551 units retailed in Nov 2020 while sales dipped marginally by 0.86 percent when compared to 18,63,731 units sold in Nov 2019.Hero MotoCorp headed the list with 6,36,064 units sold in Nov 2022, up from 5,49,443 unit retail sales in Nov 2021. Market share dipped to 34.42 percent from 36.76 percent YoY. Hero models such as the Splendor, HF Deluxe, Hero Passion and Glamour received good attention while sales are set to be boosted in the scooter segment with the VIDA electric scooter, currently offered in cities of Bengaluru, Delhi and Jaipur.2W Retail Sales Nov 2022At No 2 was Honda with sales of 4,62,163 units in Nov 2022, up from 3,66,486 units sold in Nov 2021. Market share improved to 25.01 percent from 24.52 percent YoY.TVS Motor sales were up to 2,70551 units in the past month from 2,20,779 units sold in Nov 2021. Market share stood at 14.64 percent from 14.77 percent held in Nov 2021. TVS Apache, new Raider and TVS iQube electric scooter having received a great deal of attention boosted sales for TVS Motor.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2022 – FADA / VAHANBajaj Auto at No. 4 saw sales of 2,10,251 units in Nov 2022, up from 1,72,029 units sold in Nov 2021. Best selling two wheelers from Bajaj Auto include the likes of Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar, Avenger along with the Chetak electric scooter.There was also Suzuki at No. 5 with sales of 72,172 units marking significant YoY growth over 48,982 units sold in Nov 2021 while Royal Enfield saw sales of 69,211units in the past month from 37,149 units sold in Nov 2021. India Yamaha Motors retail sales stood at 53,560 while sales in Nov 2021 had been at 47,168.Electric Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2022Outstanding sales growth was seen in the case of electric two wheelers. Ola sales stood at 16,308 units with a 0.88 percent market share while Ampere sales were at 12,257 units from just 1,990 units sold in the same month last year. There was also Okinawa (9,059 units), Hero Electric (9,014 units) and Ather (7,765 units).Lower down the list was Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi) with 3,673 units sold, Piaggio with retail sales of 3,523 units and Okaya with 1,783 units sold in Nov 2022. The list also included Jeetendra EV (1,254 units), Benling (1,215 units), PUR Energy (924 units) and Twenty Two (854 units). Kinetic Green sales stood at 838 units while there were a total of 5,271 units of others which included EVs also retailed in the past month. More