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      Suzuki Sales Sep 2022 (Highest Ever) – Access, Avenis, Burgman, Gixxer

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      Suzuki two wheelers reports domestic wholesales and exports growth in September 2022; Cumulative sales at 86,750 unitsImage – BLazeR9Suzuki two wheelers continue to go from strength to strength without much hullabaloo. The manufacturer has no claims in the big volume games. And, has consistently improved its sales numbers.What’s notable is that Suzuki’s highest monthly sales has come at a time that’s fraught with supply chain constraints. Given that Suzuki has long outlined its growth plans for India, it sure looks like the time is finally right.Suzuki 2W Sales Sep 2022 – Highest EverDomestic wholesales for September 2022 are reported at just over 72k units. Growth stood at 27.21 percent, up from 56,608 units. Volume gain stood at 15,404 units. Domestic 2W sales makes up the majority of its total business at 83 percent. Exports too improved. Up to 14,738 units from 12,404 units. Volume gains stood at 2,334 units at 18.82 percent growth. Cumulative sales for the month are reported at 86,750 units, up from 69k units. Volume gain is up at 17,738 units at 26 percent growth.With Covid-19 pandemic related business constraints, sales targets were further delayed. However, Q3 2022 has finally provided a much needed boost in the arm. And with the festive season ongoing, Suzuki two wheelers could be looking at yet another fruitful month this October.Suzuki 2W sales Sep 2022Suzuki Q3 2022 sales just shy of 2 lakhMoM domestic wholesales are up from 64,654 units to 72,012 units. Volume gain stood at 7,358 units at 11.38 percent growth. Exports fell marginally, down from 14,905 units. Volume loss stood at 167 units at 1.12 percent decline. MoM cumulative sales were up from 79,559 units at volume gain of 7,191 units. Sales growth stood at 9 percent.The quarter just ended saw a total just shy of 2 lakh units. At 1,97,558 units, sales were up from 1,79L units. Volume growth stood at 18,552 units over Q3 2021 at 10.36 percent growth. Volume gain stood at 29,784 units over Q2 2022 when sales wsa reported at 1,67,774 units. Growth stood at 17.75 percent.All this despite some supply constraintsSatoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “We feel proud to share that the company recorded an overall sales of 86,750 units in September 2022. This resulted in a total year-on-year growth of 27.6% as compared to the same month last year. This highest ever monthly figure despite some supply constraints is a testimony to the increasing acceptance of Suzuki two-wheeler products.With the festive season approaching in the country, we believe there will be improvement in the customer sentiment. Moreover, there should also be a gradual streamlining of the supply chain. We are looking forward to the auspicious festivities in October to continue this sales momentum.” More

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      New Zontes 350cc Motorcycles Launch Price From Rs 3.15 L – KTM Rival

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      Zontes Motorcycles will be sold by Aadishwar Auto Rides India who also handle Benelli, Keeway & Moto Morini salesImage – Motor TVGuangdong Tayo Motorcycle Technology’s brand, Zontes, consists of scooters, ADVs, semi-faired, street, cafe racer and tourer motorcycles. The company has been eyeing for Indian market for some time now. India is one of the largest motorcycle markets in the world. Zontes brand has launched five motorcycles in India and all of them are based on their 350cc platform.For India, Zontes has partnered with Aadishwar Auto Ride India Pvt Ltd (AARI) which also handles sales of Benelli, Keeway and Moto Morini motorcycles in India. Vikas Jhabakh, MD AARI, has revealed the prices on social media handles which start from Rs. 3.15 lakh and go till Rs. 3.67 lakh (all prices ex-sh).New Zontes 350cc MotorcyclesAll motorcycles will be powered by a 348cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a Bosch EFI system. This high-compression engine is capable of extracting 38 bhp of power at 9500 RPM and 32 Nm of torque at 7500 RPM coupled with a 6-speed gearbox. This engine is also said to lay emphasis on fuel-saving, low emission while providing high performance.Zontes 350cc range of motorcycles will get similar hardware and components while differing in genres and styling. Suspension duties are handled by 43mm telescopic units at front and a mono-shock unit at the rear. It gets aluminium wheels to strike the right balance between strength and lightness. All five motorcycles get 320mm disc at front and 265mm disc at the rear that also get dual-channel ABS as standard. All five motorcycles also get 17” wheels wrapped with 120/70 section at the front while the rear gets a fat 160/60 rubber.Zontes 350T ADVOther features include a full LED package for headlights, tail lights and blinkers. In terms of electronics, it gets 4 ride modes, a keyless control system, two fast-charging USB ports and TPMS. Zontes also provides fully digital instrumentation with a colour LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, notifications, screen mirroring, tell-tale lights and more.Models & CompetitionZontes 350T and 350T ADV belong to ADV genre. Normal 350T is more touring biased with alloy wheels while 350T ADV sports spoked rims. Both get 19 litres fuel tank and 830mm tall seat height and are expected to rival the likes of KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G310 GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan and Yezdi Adventure.Zontes 350R is a slick streetfighter with futuristic looks and 15 litres fuel tank along with low 795mm seat height rivaling KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R and the likes. Zontes 350X is a fully faired tourer and stays true to its form with optional touring accessories and 19 litres fuel tank. This sporty tourer will compete with TVS Apache RR 310, upcoming BMW 310 RR and Kawasaki Ninja 300.Zontes 350XLastly, we have the Zontes GK350 which is a cafe racer style motorcycle and is probably the most handsome of the bunch. It gets round LED DRL, bar end round mirrors, spoked wheels and radiates a modern-retro vibe. This will compete against Royal Enfield Scram 411 and Yezdi Scrambler.PricesZontes 350R is launched from Rs. 3.15 lakh for Blue shade, while Black and White shades cost Rs. 3.25 lakh. Zontes 350X pricing starts from Rs. 3.35 lakh for Black & Gold, while Silver & orange and Black & Green cost Rs. 3.45 lakh. Cafe Racer Zontes GK350 starts from Rs. 3.37 lakh for Black & Blue, while costing Rs. 3.47 lakh for Black & Gold and White & Orange. Zontes 350T only gets two colours with Orange starting from Rs. 3.37 lakh, while Champagne costs Rs. 3.47 lakh. Lastly, we have 350T ADV which cost Rs. 3.57 lakh for Orange and Rs. 3.67 lakh for Champagne (all prices ex-sh). More

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      Honda 2W Sales Sep 2022 – Activa, Dio, Unicorn, CB350, Grazia

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      In September, Honda 2W sales stood a little shy of Hero MotoCorp’s and takes the spot of second highest-selling 2W company in IndiaImage for representation purposeHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India PVT LTD was on the verge of overtaking Hero MotoCorp last month. But in September 2022, the gap widens more and Hero pulls ahead by a small margin. With Hero taking the lead, Honda takes the spot of second highest-selling 2W manufacturer in India.Honda sold 4,88,924 units in the country and gained 25,241 units in volume growth. The Japanese brand registered a 5.44% YoY growth. In contrast, Honda sold 4,63,683 units in September 2021. Honda 2W domestic sales account for 94.29% of the company’s total sales. With 4,23,216 units sold in August 2022, Honda saw a MoM growth of 15.23%.Honda 2W Sales September 2022Even though the company registers a small YoY growth in the domestic market, exports thrive a lot better. With 29,635 units shipped in September 2022, the company registered 62.61% YoY growth. Volume gain stood at 11,410 units with just 18,225 units shipped in September 2021. Honda’s exports account for 5.71% of the company’s total sales.While Honda shows a strong growth YoY in exports, the company registered a 24.61% drop in sales MoM. This is because of the 39,307 units that Honda shipped in August 2022. The company’s exports accounted for 8.5% last month which is reduced to 5.71% in September 2022.Honda 2W Sales September 2022Commenting on company’s positive momentum in the run-up to festivities, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “The auto-industry registered a strong demand force in the 2nd quarter as this momentum continues to rise with the on-going festival celebration.All our dealerships are witnessing a visible rise in physical walk-ins as well as customer inquiries. With an exciting range of model line-ups across segments to choose from, we are all set to delight our customers this festive season.”In total, Honda 2W pushed out 5,18,559 units and registered 7.61% YoY growth with a volume gain of 36,651 units and 12.12% MoM growth with a volume gain standing at 56,036 units. In contrast, Honda sold 4,81,908 units in September 2021 and sold 4,62,523 units in August 2022. With popular products like Activa scooter series, Unicorn, CB Shine commuter, Dio and more, Honda is likely to push more sales in the festive season. On the premium end, Honda CB350 is also doing well in sales.YTD SalesHonda 2W sales September 2022 YTD stood at 13,14,841 units in Q3 2022. With these sales figures, Honda has gained 9.09% YoY when compared to 12,05,296 units pushed out in Q3 2021 with a volume gain standing at 1,09,545 units. When compared to Q2 of 2022, Honda registered a solid growth of 32.13% QoQ when compared to just 9,95,136 units pushed out in Q2 2022. Volume gain stood at 3,19,705 units in Q3 2022 over Q2 of 2022. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Sep 2022 – Classic, Hunter, Meteor, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield reports positive growth in every segment except one, and total sales now cross 82,000 markImage by Bullet TowerWhen compared to last month, Royal Enfield has outdone itself. Last month, they had crossed the 70,000 mark in terms of total sales. But in September 2022, that figure is 82,000+. With Classic, Hunter, Meteor, Bullet and 650 Twins pushing sales forward like clockwork.Below 350cc segment is RE’s stronghold. And with the launch of Hunter 350, the company has fortified this segment even further. With 74,206 units sold, this segment grew by 190% YoY with a volume gain of a staggering 48,686 units over 25,520 units sold in September 2021.Royal Enfield Sales September 2022This segment forms a 90.39% share of total Royal Enfield sales. It registered 19.23% MoM growth with 62,236 units sold in August 2022 and saw a volume gain of 11,970 units. RE offers Hunter, Bullet, Electra, Classic and Meteor in this setment.Above 350cc segment saw a slight drop in sales as it sold 8,009 units in September 2021. With just 7,891 units sold in September 2022, 350+cc segment saw 1.47% drop in sales YoY and gained 0.19% MoM with 7,876 units sold in August 2022. In this segment, RE sells Himalayan 411 and 650 Twins.Royal Enfield Sales September 2022With 73,646 units sold in India, RE gained 46,413 units in terms of volume YoY with just 27,233 units sold in September 2021. Domestic sales registered a 170.43% growth YoY and 17.10% MoM with a volume gain of 10,754 units over 62,892 units sold in August 2022.Domestic sales account for 89.71% share of total sales. Exports account for 10.29% of total sales. With 8,451 units shipped, RE registered a 34.23% YoY growth over 6,296 units shipped in September 2021. Exports saw volume growth of 2,155 units YoY. With 7,220 units sold in August 2022, Royal Enfield registered a 17.05% growth MoM.When domestic sales and exports are added, Royal Enfield pushed out a total of 82,097 units in September 2022 with a volume gain of 48,568 units YoY with just 33,529 units sold last year. Their total sales registered a 144.85% growth YoY and 17.09% growth, MoM, with 11,985 units volume gain MoM over 70,112 units sold in August 2022.Royal Enfield Q3 AnalysisRE sold 1,83,067 units in Q3 2022. The company registered a 29.60% YoY growth. With 41,815 units volume growth over 1,41,252 units sold in Q3 of 2021. However, with 1,57,642 units pushed out in Q2 of 2022, we can see a rise of 16.13% QoQ with 25,425 units volume growth. Royal Enfield scores a green in all the segments in its back drop, except for the above 350cc segment which comprises Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 and is likely to be accompanied soon by a Meteor 650, Scrambler 650 and more. More

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      Suzuki Access New Colour Launch – Dual Tone Green And White

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      Access 125 gets a 124cc engine that makes 8.6 bhp of power and 10 Nm of torque with decent frugalitySuzuki Access Solid Ice Green/ Pearl Mirage White125cc is one of the most competitive segments in scooters. Many often consider TVS Ntorq as the benchmark in this segment. But that is for people seeking thrills and performance. For many, Suzuki Access 125 strikes most things right. With a right mix of efficiency, performance, and looks, Access 125 is one of the most popular scooters in 125cc space.Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), today launched a new exciting colour variant for its popular scooter, Suzuki Access 125. The ‘Solid Ice Green / Pearl Mirage White’ colour has been introduced for Suzuki Access 125 Ride Connect and Special Editions. The new colour will join the existing range to appeal to a broader customer base. This is the first time Suzuki Access has gotten a dual-tone colour theme. At the peak of festive season, Suzuki hopes to push sales further with the help of this new colour option.Suzuki Access New ColourThis dual-tone colour theme is made up of Solid Ice Green and Pearl Mirage White. Solid Ice Green takes up most of the surface. Including centre part of its front apron, headlight cowl, front fender, and side panels. Pearl Mirage White is found on either side of front apron, and on the panels at the floorboard.To contrast this new dual-tone theme, Suzuki has also given a brown coloured seat cover that pops and accentuates this new colour. Access 125 gets an external fuel filler cap finished in chrome which adds convenience. Access 125 gets round ORVMs that are also finished in chrome.Suzuki Access New ColourSpeaking on the occasion, Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “As we step into the festive month, we are pleased to launch a new exciting colour variant for Suzuki Access 125 to further add to festivities. Idea is to offer refreshed, vibrant and youthful colour options for the customers to choose from. Suzuki Access 125 has proved its mettle in India and is considered to be a success story as it has managed to win people’s hearts across the country.”Specs & PricingSuzuki Access new colour is only offered with Ride Connect Edition and Special Edition. Ride Connect Edition comes with a Bluetooth-enabled digital console. It enables features such as turn-by-turn navigation, incoming call, SMS and WhatsApp Alert display, missed call and unread SMS alert, speed exceeding warning, phone battery level display and estimated time of arrival.Solid Ice Green / Pearl Mirage White colour with Ride Connect Edition is offered with a choice of drum brakes with alloy wheels priced at Rs. 85,200. Upgrading to disc brakes with alloy wheels costs Rs. 87,200. Solid Ice Green / Pearl Mirage White colour is also offered with Suzuki Access 125 Special Edition which only gets a disc brake version. It is priced at Rs. 83,000 (all prices ex-sh, Delhi).Suzuki Access Solid Ice Green/ Pearl Mirage WhiteSuzuki Access new colour seems to be a tempting proposition and is expected to draw customers during festive season. In terms of rivals, Suzuki Access 125 competes with TVS Jupiter 125, Honda Activa 125, Yamaha Fascino 125, TVS Ntorq 125, Yamaha RayZR, Hero Maestro Edge 125 and Suzuki’s own Avenis 125. More

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      Bajaj Sales September 2022 – Pulsar, Dominar, Chetak, Platina

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      Bajaj Auto registered a 32% growth YoY in domestic market, with sales dropping 33% YoY in exports and a 2% drop overallBajaj Sales September 2022Indian auto giant, Bajaj Auto Limited saw good growth in the domestic market. However, it falls in the red when exports are accounted for. Due to this, total overall sales also fall in the red. This holds true for both September 2022 and even sales numbers YTD. Popular Bajaj products include Pulsar, Dominar, Chetak, Platina, CT series and more. These products drive sales well in domestic market.When we take 2W sales Bajaj pushes out strong numbers. With 2,22,912 units sold in September 2022 over 1,73,945 units sold in September 2021, Bajaj records 28% growth YoY. Volume gain turns out to be 48,967 units. When it comes to exports, Bajaj products are not well received in September 2022.With just 1,25,443 units shipped in September 2022 over 1,87,091 units shipped in September 2021. With this decline, Bajaj registered a 33% drop in sales YoY. Volume loss stood at 61,648 units. When taken as a total, Bajaj loses 12,681 units in volume and registered a 4% drop in sales YoY.Bajaj Sales September 2022Commercial vehicle sales stood at 31,752 units domestically and saw a good 73% growth YoY. Volume gain was 13,349 units. CV exports stood at 16,640 units over 22,582 units in September 2021. This led to a 35% drop YoY and when domestic and exports are totaled, Bajaj saw 13% growth YoY with volume growth of 5,407 units.Bajaj Monthly Sales September 2022Total 2W+CV sales stood at 2,54,664 units domestically and 1,40,083 units in global markets. Bajaj registers 32% growth YoY domestically and a drop of 33% YoY in exports. Total 2W+CV sales stood at 3,94,747 units and saw a 2% drop in sales YoY with a drop in volume of 7,274 units.When it comes to YTD figures, domestic sales stood at 9,35,552 units in Apr-Sep 2022 and over 8,30,700 units in Apr-Sep 2021 with volume growth of 13% YoY. The same trends are seen that followed September 2022 sales. Bajaj saw a drop in sales of 15% YoY with just 9,30,640 units sold over 10,98,520 units sold in Apr-Sep 2021. When domestic and exports are added up, due to the large drop in exports, Bajaj’s total domestic+exports also takes a hit of 3% YoY. We saw similar trends last month too.Commercial Vehicle YTDDomestic commercial vehicle sales YTD stood at 1,11,659 units and registered a good 90% YoY growth with just 58,653 units sold in Apr-Sep 2021. This is by far the highest growth Bajaj Auto Limited has registered. But exports soared with just 1,06,807 units sold over 1,62,548 units sold in Apr-Sep 2021 and saw a 34% drop YoY. When combined Bajaj saw just a 1% drop in sales YTD.Bajaj YTD Sales September 2022Total 2W+CV sales YTD stood at 10,47,211 units and registered an 18% growth YoY domestically. Volume gain stood at 1,57,858 units. Exports saw a decline of 18% YoY with just 10,37,447 units shipped in 2022 and over 12,61,068 units in 2021. When domestic and export figures are combined, Bajaj witnessed a decline of 3% YoY with 20,84,658 units pushed out in 2022 over 21,50,421 units pushed out in 2021. Bajaj’s India portfolio is going strong like usual. However, the company has to stress more on appealing to global markets. More

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      Yamaha India Trackday At BIC – For R3, R15, MT15, FZ, Aerox Owners

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      Yamaha Track Day event at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida is being organized as part of the company’s Call of the Blue brand campaignFile photoAs part of its Call of the Blue campaign, Yamaha India has been organizing a number of events for its customers and enthusiasts. Primary objective is to strengthen bonds with customers and make them aware about Yamaha’s racing heritage.After covering cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, the Call of the Blue campaign is heading towards Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida. Yamaha Track Day event at BIC will be held on October 9th. Earlier this year, Yamaha had organized Track Day events in Chennai and Coimbatore. The upcoming event at BIC will be on the same lines.Good opportunityWhile everyday commutes and highway cruising can be fun, the experience of a racetrack is in a different league altogether. That is exactly what Yamaha aims to unlock for its customers. The experience is set to be a lot more exhilarating this time, as the Track Day event is being held at Buddh International Circuit. It is India’s finest circuit and has the distinction of hosting Formula One Indian Grand Prix. Next year, it will be hosting the first MotoGP race in India.Measuring 5.125 km, BIC racetrack has witnessed top speed of 324.2 kmph. Fastest lap time recorded for a Formula One car was 1 minute, 24.178 seconds, achieved by Sebastian Vettel in the inaugural qualifying session in 2011. BIC has received appreciation from drivers like Lewis Hamilton, who had stated that the experience was similar to the classic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.Yamaha India Track Day At BICRegistrations openCall of the Blue Track Day event at BIC is free for Yamaha fans and customers. Registrations are required for enthusiasts who want to get a feel of track racing. Track ride registration are currently open and will cost Rs 2,000. A limited number of slots will be available and bookings will be registered based on first come, first serve basis.Yamaha customers with YZF-R3, YZF-R15, MT-15, FZ Range and AEROX 155 will be eligible for track ride registration. Interested folks will have to submit all the details such as vehicle information, driving license number, mobile number, etc. Participants will be provided with relevant riding gear for use during the track ride. All participants will get welcome kit, comprising facemask, lanyard and t-shirt.Track rides will be conducted in batches, with a time limit of 30 minutes. This includes riding and briefing session. Apart from the track ride, other exciting activities will also be organized at the event. Enthusiasts can take part in drag race, gymkhana ride and slow speed balancing.Yamaha Track Days have been hugely successful, with enthusiasts lining up in significant numbers. A similar response can be expected at the Track Day event at BIC. Such events are a dream come true for enthusiasts. It can also work as an inspiration and provide a realistic view to youngsters aiming for a professional racing career. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Sep 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Deluxe, Maestro

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      Hero MotoCorp registered a double-digit growth of 14.42% from April to September period over vehicles sold in the same period last yearSuper Splendor Black EditionHero MotoCorp sold more than 28 lakh units in the first six months of the Financial Year (April-September) 2022-23. This is a double-digit growth of 14.42% over the corresponding period of the previous fiscal (FY ’22) when the Company had sold more than 24 lakh units.The Indian motorcycle giant pushed out 519,980 units of motorcycles and scooters in September 2022. Sequentially, this translates into a growth of 12.4% MoM over the month of August 2022, when Hero had only sold 462,608 units. However, when we take the sales numbers that Hero crunched in September 2021, we see a slight drop in sales.Total sales in September 2021 were 5,30,346 units with a volume loss of 10,366 units, Hero registered a 1.95% YoY drop and 12.40% MoM growth. Motorcycle sales stood at 4,80,237 units this month with a 1.88% drop in sales YoY with a 9,180 units volume drop and a 6.54% growth MoM. But, motorcycle sales account for 92.36% of total Hero sales.Hero MotoCorp Sales Sep 2022Hero scooters saw 39,743 units sold in total with a 2.90% drop in sales YoY. However, scooters register a 234.88% growth MoM which is staggering. Top selling Hero scooters include Maestro, Destini. Hero’s domestic sales thrived while exports dragged it down. Domestically, Hero registered 0.44% growth YoY and 17.85% growth MoM. But with only 12,290 units shipped in total, Hero exports hit the ground with a 50.61% YoY drop and a 61.36% MoM drop.Hero Sales – September 2022Motorcycles are Hero’s forte with a 92.36% share in the company’s total sales. Top selling motorcycles from Hero include Splendor, HF Deluxe, Passion, Xtreme, Xpulse, etc. While scooters only enjoy 7.64% of the total sales. It can also be seen that Hero is bleeding red when it comes to exports. Hero’s exports only account for 2.36% of total volume pushed. While domestic sales account for 97.64% of total volume pushed out of their factories.Hero MotoCorp YTD salesWhen it comes to Year To Date analysis, Hero fares relatively better. With 28,18,361 units pushed out, Hero registered a 14.42% YoY growth with 3,55,231 units gained YoY. Out of this figure, 26,38,618 units are motorcycles which gained 3,44,877 units YoY and registered 15.04% growth YoY. Scooters account for 1,79,743 units and register 6.11% growth YoY with 10,354 units volume growth.Hero’s sales stand strong domestically at 27,17,280 units YTD with 4,10,766 units of volume gain and register a 17.81% YoY growth. But, as we said earlier, Hero loses precious ground when it comes to exports. With just 1,01,081 units shipped YTD. Hero lost 35.46% of sales YoY.The company is geared up to launch its first electric vehicle, VIDA – Powered by Hero on October 7, 2022. This move by Hero was much needed as the company needed to establish its roots strongly in the ever-growing 2W EV segment. With a US$60 million investment in Cali-based Zero Motorcycles, a partnership with Gogoro and Ather Energy, Hero is hoping to emerge as an EV giant in the near future. More