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      Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer Testing Continues Before Launch

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      Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer TestingBajaj and Triumph are stepping up their game in the premium single-cylinder motorcycle segment. After launching the Speed 400, Scrambler 400X and Speed T4, Triumph is now working on Scrambler T4 (speculated name) and a Thruxton 400 (speculated name) and the testing continues in full swing as suggested by recent spy shots.
      Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer Testing
      With the launch of Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, Triumph opened a new chapter in terms of pricing and product planning. Based on the new 400cc platform, Triumph has already launched three motorcycles and is on the verge of developing two more motorcycles. Production of these motorcycles is handled by Bajaj Auto.
      Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer Styling
      Speculated to be called Thruxton 400, Triumph’s latest Cafe Racer motorcycle brings style and substance to this segment. There is a possibility of this being called Speed 400 RR, building on the popularity of Speed 400. This motorcycle has been spied globally multiple times and is the 2nd recorded instance of testing in India.
      As seen in the video by The Fat Biker, Triumph Thruxton 400 is a Cafe Racer style motorcycle with a striking semi fairing setup. Other Cafe Racer cues like low-set clip-on handlebars and bar-end mirrors are present. Other than that, we have retro design cues like circular headlight, circular ORVMs, an analogue tachometer and more.
      Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer Styling
      Interestingly, there seems to be an X insignia LED signature in the headlights. Along with that, we have LED tail lights and turn indicators, black USD telescopic front forks and a single seat setup with a single-piece rear grab rail. Rider’s triangle looks slightly more committed than Speed 400 owing to the low-set clip-on handlebars.
      What to expect?
      Triumph Thruxton 400 is probably rocking the same main frame, sub frame and swingarm as Speed 400. Suspension components include USD front forks and a rear mono-shock, while braking is handled by single discs at both ends with dual channel ABS. Tyres are likely to be slightly fatter than the 150-section rear tyre on Speed 400. Royal Enfield Guerrilla does offer 160-section tyres, if you’re wondering.
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      These spy shots from The Fat Biker suggest that Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer will get the same semi-digital instrument cluster as Speed 400. Where powertrains are concerned, it will be powered by the same 398.15cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine with around 40 bhp and 38 Nm, mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. Launch is likely around festive season. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – Apache, iQube, Jupiter, Ntorq, Raider

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      TVS Raider : Image – Abhishek Tiwari VlogIn the month of January 2025, TVS Motor registered healthy sales prospects as the company sold 2,93,802 2W vehicles. The company registered 9.53% YoY growth as opposed to 2,68,233 units sold in January 2024 and 36.62% MoM growth as opposed to 2,15,047 units sold in December 2024. Volume growth stood at 25,569 units YoY and 78,755 units MoM.
      TVS Sales Breakup Jan 2025
      The company’s best-seller was Jupiter scooter that accounted for 36.71% of the company’s total sales with 1,07,847 units sold last month. Jupiter is gaining quite a lot of traction and the reflects in sales charts as it registered 45.30% YoY growth and 21.63% MoM growth, as opposed to 74,225 units sold last year and 88,668 units sold a month before. Jupiter’s volume gain stood at 33,622 units YoY and 19,719 units MoM.
      In 2nd place, we have TVS’ trusty ol’ XL range with 41,872 units sold last month. While XL saw 0.39% YoY decline, there was a 26.53% MoM growth. XL accounted for 14.25% of TVS’ total sales, down from 15.39% in December 2024. XL witnessed a volume loss of 164 units YoY, while the volume gain MoM was 8,780 units.
      TVS Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – YoY
      Apache motorcycle lineup secured 3rd place on this list and accounts for 11.75% of TVS’ total sales. When compared to the 31,222 units sold last year and 33,092 units sold a month before, Apache registered 10.53% YoY and 65.24% MoM growth, gaining 3,289 units in volume YoY and 13,626 units MoM, which was the highest in this list where motorcycles are concerned.
      Raider 125 has been one of India’s best-selling 125cc premium commuter motorcycles. However, Raider witnessed a 36.81% YoY decline in sales with 27,382 units sold last month as opposed to 43,331 units sold last year, down 15,959 units YoY. There was a 56.88% MoM growth, up by 9,928 units MoM.
      TVS sold 24,991 iQube e-Scooters
      iQube and Ntorq 125 sales fell close to each other at 24,991 and 23,795 units, securing TVS’ 5th and 6th best-selling positions, respectively. While iQube registered positive growth in both YoY (59.67%) and MoM (24.94%), Ntorq registered a 12.61% YoY decline, losing 3,422 units in volume and 58.83% MoM growth, gaining 8,814 units in volume.
      TVS Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – MoM
      Radeon and Zest sales also fell close to each other st 10,501 and 9,100 units respectively. Just like the Ntorq 125, Radeon also suffered 11.87% YoY decline and enjoyed a 62.03% MoM growth. Zest, on the other hand, fell into the green completely with 20.37% YoY and 107.48% MoM growth.
      TVS’ Sport and Ronin motorcycles sold 7,016 and 3,633 units respectively. Sport registered 31.41% YoY decline and 38.44% MoM growth, while Ronin sales saw 77.31% YoY and 78.53% MoM growth. At 11th place, we have the Star City with 2,752 units sold and 31.74% YoY and 53.49% MoM growth. Lastly, TVS’ flagship Apache 310 range sold 402 units with 42.32% YoY decline and 100% MoM growth. More

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      Revolt BlazeX Electric Motorcycle Launch Price Rs 1.15 L – 150 Km Range

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      Revolt BlazeX Electric MotorcycleRevolt Motors has launched the all-new RV BlazeX, a smart and high-performance electric two-wheeler designed to meet the needs of modern commuters. Priced at Rs 1,14,990 (ex-showroom, Pan India), the RV BlazeX aims to offer an advanced, sustainable mobility solution with enhanced speed, efficiency, and intelligent connectivity.
      Performance and Features
      The RV BlazeX is powered by a 4kW peak motor, delivering a top speed of 85 kmph and a range of up to 150 km. It comes equipped with a removable 3.24 kWh lithium-ion battery (IP67-rated), offering dual charging capabilities. The fast-charging system allows the battery to reach 80 percent charge in just 80 minutes, while standard home charging achieves the same in 3 hours 30 minutes.
      Revolt BlazeX Electric Motorcycle
      To enhance safety and riding comfort, the motorcycle features LED headlights and taillights, CBS braking system, telescopic front forks, and twin shock absorbers. Additionally, it offers three riding modes along with Reverse Mode, making it adaptable for urban and highway use.
      Advanced Technology and Connectivity
      The RV BlazeX integrates mobile connectivity and IoT-enabled smart features, including geo-fencing, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and 4G telematics. A 6-inch LCD digital cluster with inbuilt GPS provides real-time navigation, ride data, and remote monitoring options, ensuring a seamless and tech-driven riding experience.
      Revolt BlazeX Electric Motorcycle
      The RV BlazeX is available in two dual-tone colour options—Sterling Silver Black and Eclipse Red Black—offering a bold and modern design. Practical elements such as a front storage box and an under-seat charger compartment add to rider convenience.
      Warranty and Availability
      Revolt Motors is offering a three-year warranty (or 45,000 km, whichever comes first) on the RV BlazeX, ensuring long-term reliability. Bookings for the electric motorcycle are open starting today through www.revoltmotors.com/book and authorized dealerships. Deliveries are set to commence in the first week of March 2025.
      Ms. Anjali Rattan, Chairperson, RattanIndia Enterprises Limited, said, “At Revolt Motors, we are committed to innovation and sustainability. The RV BlazeX empowers both urban and rural commuters with an affordable, high-performance electric mobility solution. With advanced connectivity, superior range, and cutting-edge design, this launch marks a major milestone in making sustainable mobility accessible to all.” More

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      2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts – First Batch Owners Ride Home The New KTM

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      2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery StartsKTM India has officially commenced deliveries of the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure, just days after its highly anticipated launch. The latest iteration of KTM’s adventure motorcycle lineup brings significant upgrades, making it one of the most capable touring and off-road motorcycles in its segment.
      What’s New in the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure?
      Karan Vazirani has become one of the first owners of the new KTM 390 ADV in India. After doing PDI last week, he has now taken home his new motorcycle. The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure has been completely re-engineered with an all-new chassis, offering increased suspension travel, higher ground clearance, and improved ergonomics for long-distance touring and off-road performance. A key highlight is the introduction of 21-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless spoke wheels, enhancing its capability on rough terrains.
      2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts – Owner doing PDI
      Powering the motorcycle is an enhanced LC4C 399cc engine, producing 46 PS of power and 39 Nm of torque. The improved power-to-weight ratio delivers stronger acceleration, better climbing capability, and superior handling across varied terrains.
      Segment-First Features
      The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure introduces several segment-first features, including:
      2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts
      – Fully adjustable long-travel suspension for superior comfort and control– Cruise control, a first in this category, enhancing touring capabilities– Three ride modes – Street, Rain, and Off-Road, ensuring adaptability to different riding conditions– Advanced electronic aids, including Switchable Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), Cornering MTC, and Off-Road ABS– 5-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation, adding convenience for long rides
      Prices
      The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure is priced at Rs 3,67,699 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With deliveries now underway, customers who have pre-booked the motorcycle can experience its off-road prowess and highway touring comfort.
      2025 KTM 390 ADV Delivery Starts
      KTM’s new 390 Adventure reinforces its commitment to adventure motorcycling, offering riders a versatile, high-performance machine designed for both long-distance travel and rugged terrains. With its cutting-edge technology, refined power delivery, and off-road-focused enhancements, the latest KTM 390 Adventure is set to raise the benchmark in the sub-500cc adventure motorcycle segment. More

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Peix Bronze Colour Launch Price Rs 2.49 L

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 New Peix Bronze ColourExpanding the colour palette of Guerrilla 450, Royal Enfield has just introduced Peix Bronze colourway with the mid-spec Dash variant. The company has not increased prices of Dash variant with this new colour, maintaining the Rs 2.49 lakh (Ex-sh) price tag. Let’s take a look at the new colour.
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Peix Bronze
      The premium single-cylinder motorcycle segment is getting overtly popular in the recent past. With more buyers foraying into this segment, there is a rush among OEMs to launch the best products here. Among these OEMs is Royal Enfield, which is launching a new Peix Bronze colour for Guerrilla 450’s mid-spec Dash variant.
      Guerrilla 450 Peix Bronze and Smoke Silver
      Royal Enfield first showcased Peix Bronze shade on Guerrilla 450 at 2024 Motoverse show in Goa and is launched today. Along with the launch of Peix Bronze shade, Royal Enfield is offering Smoke Silver colourway with Dash variant. This colourway used to be exclusive to base Analogue variant, which is now also part of Dash variant, based on customer demands.
      Where design is concerned, Guerrilla 450 is a lot more appealing to look at, when compared to Himalayan 450. Owing to its roadster design, it is aimed to appeal a wider audience base, which doesn’t seem to be the case as reflected by sales charts. Royal Enfield sold just 349 of Guerrilla 450 last month and the new colours are expected to boost sales.
      Guerrilla 450 New Peix Bronze
      Round LED headlights, round Tripper Dash (on mid and top variants), round ORVMs, LED tail lights integrated into the turn indicators, classic fuel tank design, fork gaiters, a clean tail section flaunting the fat 160-section tyre, swanky alloy wheels, soothing body panels, blackened engine bay, stubby exhaust finished in silver, stylish dual tone colours are notable elements.
      Engine Specs
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 shares the same 452cc DOHC 4V liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine as its ADV sibling, Himalayan 450. Because it has shed some weight, the 40 bhp and 40 Nm metrics offer brisker performance when compared to Himalayan 450. Better acceleration, braking and higher top speed are evident.
      New Peix Bronze Colour
      Componentry-wise, Guerrilla 450 offers RSU telescopic front forks, a rear mono-shock suspension unit, fat 160-section rear tyre and disc brakes at both ends with dual channel ABS are notable. Features include ride-by-wire throttle, a slipper clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, Google Maps, music control and others. More

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      Royal Enfield Scram 440 Vs Harley X440 – Specs, Features Compared

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      Scram 440 Vs Harley X440With Himalayan 450 replacing the Himalayan 411, this 411cc LS engine was limited to Scram 411, which is now updated to displace 440cc and gets a 6-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield has invested in updating this powertrain which only one motorcycle has benefited from, which is unlike RE’s strategies in the recent past.
      Royal Enfield is offering the LS engine with its torquey nature, while the new Sherpa 450 engine offers thrilling performance. Also, Scram 440 is now a more fitting rival to other 440cc motorcycles in the premium motorcycle segment from legacy brands like Harley-Davidson X440. Let’s take a look at how these motorcycles fare against each other.
      New Royal Enfield Scram 440
      Scram 440 Vs Harley X440
      Starting with price, Royal Enfield has priced the Scram 440 from Rs 2.08 lakh (Ex-sh) for Trail variant and Rs 2.15 lakh (Ex-sh) for Force variant. In contrast, Harley-Davidson has priced X440 from Rs 2.39 lakh (Ex-sh) for base Denim variant and goes till Rs 2.79 lakh (Ex-sh) for S variant. X440 offers quite a lot more even from the base variant, while some of the notable features of Scram 440 are optional extras.
      Powertrains-wise, both motorcycles get a single-cylinder SOHC oil-cooled engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Both engines are of long-stroke type, prioritising low-end torque for ease of ride. X440 is more powerful and more torquey and develops its peak power at lower RPMs when compared to that of Scram 440.
      Scram 440 Vs Harley X440 – Specs & Features Compared
      Where design is concerned, Scram 440 is a Scrambler-style motorcycle as the name suggests. X440, on the other hand, is a Roadster style bike. Scram 440 has more off-road prowess with higher ground clearance, larger 19-inch front wheel and higher suspension travel. X440 has 18-inch front wheel, which is only one inch smaller than that of Scram’s. Royal Enfield is offering 1,460 mm wheelbase with Scram 440, making it a more relaxed off-roader.
      Specs & Features Compared
      Both motorcycles offer wire-spoke wheels with tube-type tyres in their lower variants. Notably, Scram 440 gets skinny 120-section rear tyres and X440 offers 140-section tyres. Scram 440 has a larger fuel tank at 15L, which is 1.5L more than X440’s. With a kerb weight of 196 kg, Scram 440 is also heavier, whereas X440 tips the scale at 190.5 kg.
      Harley-Davidson X440
      The lower weight and higher performance metrics give Harley-Davidson X440 the advantage in power-to-weight ratio. Also, the X440 platform is surprisingly agile and responds well to corners and feels very light on its feet, masking its 190.5 kg kerb weight quite beautifully. The main contributor in this regard might be the USD front forks X440 offers as standard, while Scram 440 doesn’t, even as an option. X440 gets twin shock absorbers at the rear.
      Royal Enfield’s Tripper Screen with Google Maps is an optional add-on, and a semi-digital instrument cluster is offered as standard. In contrast, X440 offers a 3.5-inch colour TFT instrument cluster as standard, while the top-spec S trim offers Bluetooth connection with navigation support and music controls. Lighting is all LED with X440, whereas turn indicators are still Halogen units on Scram 440. Both motorcycles offer disc brakes at both ends with dual channel ABS. More

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      Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented In India – Smaller Than Activa, Dio

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      Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented In India
      India’s leading scooter manufacturer, Honda, seems to be interested in expanding its scooter portfolio. We say this because the company has just patented Honda SCR125 scooter in India and might have launch intentions. This is a smaller scooter that will slot below Activa and Dio, if it is launched in India. Let’s take a look.
      Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented
      Being the largest scooter manufacturer in India, Honda has found great success from Activa and Dio. Primarily Activa. However, the company has not found any success with scooters below the Activa and Dio. We’ve had Navi scooter X Motorcycle which didn’t appeal to buyers and we had CliQ, which didn’t click.
      Honda SCR125 Scooter Patented In India
      Now, Honda has patented SCR125 Xisha scooter in India, which could launch as a smaller scooter below Activa and Dio. Honda Scooter and Motorcycles India (HMSI) has not officially confirmed whether it will launch SCR125 Xisha or not. Also, there is a good probability of this patent just being an IP protection exercise, just like the Honda CG 160.
      Honda SCR125 Xisha
      Where design is concerned, Honda SCR125 Xisha is a conventional and practical step-through scooter for families. It has apron-mounted halogen headlight and handlebar-mounted turn indicators. Rear design is conventional too as it has a halogen tail light and halogen turn indicators at both ends.
      Honda SCR125 Xisha
      Specs & Features
      For practicality, Honda is offering two open glove boxes behind the apron along with a hook. There’s a USB charging port beside a conventional keyhole, a solid stainless steel rear shelf, a single-piece comfortable seat, spacious floorboard, alloy wheels, disc brake setup at the front and a parking brake.
      Honda SCR125 Xisha
      Instrument cluster is simple and is of analogue type completely. Fuel tank has 6L capacity, minimum ground clearance is 110 mm, wheelbase is 1,245 mm and the kerb weight is 103 kg. Honda SCR125 Xisha is powered by a 125cc engine that is rated at 8.85 bhp of peak power and an 88 km/h top speed.
      Also read – Honda NWX125 scooter patented in India More

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      Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – R15, FZ, MT-15, RayZR, Fascino

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      New Yamaha MT15 – Patna BikesTeam Blue started the sales for calendar year 2025 with a total of 55,545 units of motorcycles and scooters sold in India in January 2025. While the company registered a massive 51.02% MoM growth over 36,780 units sold in December 2024, gaining 18,765 units in volume, Yamaha also witnessed a 10.96% YoY decline as opposed to 62,384 units sold in January 2024, losing 6,839 units in volume YoY.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025
      The company’s best-selling vehicle was a scooter. Particularly, the RayZR 125, which sold 15,209 units last month. When compared to 12,047 units sold last year and 12,002 units sold a month before, RayZR registered a 26.25% YoY and 26.72% MoM growth and accounted for 27.38% of Yamaha’s total sales. Volume growth stood at 3,162 units YoY and 3.207 units MoM.
      In 2nd place, we have FZ range of street motorcycles with 11,399 units sold cumulatively. FZ range of motorcycles accounted for 20.52% of company’s total sales, down from 3.27% in December 2024. When compared to 14,678 units sold a year ago and 8,558 units sold a month before in December 2024, FZ saw 22.34% YoY decline and 33.20% MoM growth.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – YoY
      Yamaha recently showcased the FZ-S V4.0 Hybrid at Auto Expo 2025 which also gets an updated instrument cluster with a TFT screen, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation features. Launch is likely to happen soon and we should expect it to make a bigger impact in the 150cc to 160cc street bike segment against Bajaj’s Pulsars and TVS’ Apache.
      R3 and MT-03 sold 2 units combined
      Yamaha’s premium street fighter, MT-15, sold 10,640 units last month and secured 3rd position on this list and contributed 19.16% of Yamaha’s total sales. Sales witnessed a 29.65% YoY decline, losing 4,484 units in volume. However, MT-15 clawed its way back to glory as it doubled its sales MoM at 103.68% MoM growth, gaining 5,416 units in volume.
      The fully faired Supersport version of MT-15, the YZF-R15, sold 8,264 units last month and was Yamaha’s 4th best-selling vehicle. Just like MT-15, R15 saw YoY decline of 14.59% and a massive MoM gain with almost double the volumes at 93.58% growth. R15 accounted for 14.88% of Yamaha’s total sales.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup Jan 2025 – MoM
      Yamaha’s most affordable scooter, Fascino, sold 8,261 units last month and registered 1.04% YoY growth and 50.89% MoM growth, gaining 85 units YoY and 2,786 units MoM. The company’s flagship scooter, Aerox 155, sold 1,770 units with a 33.28% YoY decline and 41.83% MoM growth.
      Yamaha’s multi-cylinder lineup, R3 and MT-03 sold a total of 2 units in January 2025. R3 and MT-03 got major price cut on 31st January 2025. Effect of which, will be reflected in the sales chart of February 2025 month. The company has also patented 2025 R3 with the latest design language, which might launch by 2025 end and replace current model. More