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      2022 Ather Electric Scooter Vs Old 450X – More Range, Stability, Features

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      2022 Ather 450X Gen 3 is identical to the Gen 2 in terms of looks as changes are limited to functionalitiesNew Ather 450X Electric Scooter Gen 3 vs Gen 2Ather Energy has delivered consistent performance and experience. 450X is the flagship electric scooter of this Bangalore based startup. Unlike other EV startups that have had a lot of failures, breakdowns, niggles and even fire hazards, Ather has little to none.Ather knows this too as they took a dig at other EV makers in a recent TVC. While the rest of the electric scooter market is chasing range or features, Ather is also proactively updating their electric scooter. In this regard, Ather 450X has been updated to Gen 3 and it will take Ather Energy’s ethos forward. We compare the two to understand all the updates 450X Gen 3 got over the preceding model.2022 Ather Electric Scooter Vs Old 450X – PowertrainWhen parked side by side, there is not a single thing that Ather has changed to create 450X Gen 3. Except for wider and better RVMs though. But that’s it. There’s not a single mark or a sticker or anything to differentiate between the two. So where are the differences then, well, they are under the skin.For starters, the most obvious change is a new larger battery. 2022 Ather 450X Gen 3 features a larger 3.7 kWh Li-ion battery over the 2.9 kWh battery pack on Gen 2. Due to an increase in cells, it is engulfed in a larger aluminium casing which is 20 mm longer and gets new mounting points on its chassis. This has resulted in roughly 4kg weight addition too.New Ather 450X Electric Scooter Gen 3 vs Gen 2With a bigger battery, range has increased. Claimed range or the ideal range in ideal conditions used to be 116 km on Gen 2 which is now increased by 30 km to 146 km. True range was 85 km and is now 105 km, a 20 km rise with Gen 3. Now, Gen 3 offers a 105 km true range in Eco Mode, 85 km in Ride mode and Warp Mode offers 65 km.Motor is retained as the Gen 2. With a bigger battery, load from the motor is now spread out between more cells and hence less heat is generated. Also factoring in the fact that longer range means less frequent charging, we can see better battery health too. But charging time is now increased by 55 minutes due to the larger battery.Feature Upgrades & PricingFor starters, rear tyre wrapped around the 12” alloy wheel, is now 100 section over 90 section unit on Gen 2. Front 90/90 tyre size is retained. Ather didn’t just slap an off-the-shelf MRF tyre and call it a day. They co-developed new tyres with MRF for the Gen 3, vastly improving the handling. Ather claims that the new tyres offer 22% better grip. This helps deliver better acceleration, better control on the road as well as reduces braking distance considerably. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video of the new Ather Gen 3 electric scooter below, by Anubhav Chauhan.[embedded content][embedded content]Other upgrades include a faster processor for the touchscreen dashboard along with double the RAM and storage at 2 GB and 16 GB respectively. Along with making the UI noticeably faster, larger storage allows Ather to offer voice commands and offline maps via an OTA update like found on Ola S1 Pro Move OS 2.2022 Ather 450X Gen 3 prices vary from city to city. It is priced at Rs. 1.39 lakh (ex-sh) in Delhi, a Rs. 1,000 increment and Rs. 1.55 lakh (ex-sh) in Bengaluru, a Rs. 5,000 increment. 450X Gen 3 mainly competes with Ola S1 Pro, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and upcoming Simple Energy One which is expected to be the next market disruptor after S1 Pro. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup June 2022 – Jupiter, Apache, Raider, Ntorq, XL100

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      TVS Motor Company reported YoY and MoM increase both in terms of domestic sales and exportsNew TVS ApacheTVS Motor Company has announced two wheeler sales (domestic + exports) of 2,91,882 units in June 2022. This was a YoY and MoM increase over sales in June 2021 and May 2022. Noting increased demand in the electric two wheeler space, TVS Motor is also in the process of expanding its lineup in this segment along with BMW Motorrad as these two auto makers plan joint development of an electric platform catering to the demands of future electric two wheelers and concepts.In June 2022, TVS Motor sold a total of 1,93,090 units, up 32.79 percent over 1,45,413 units sold in June 2021. This was a 47,677 unit volume growth. MoM sales also improved albeit marginally by 0.84 percent over 1,91,482 units sold in May 2022.TVS Domestic Sales June 2022Topping domestic sales charts was the TVS Jupiter with 62,851 units sold, up 97.35 percent over 31,848 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales were up 5.43 percent compared to 59,613 units sold in May 2022. Jupiter commands a 32.55 percent share. The company also saw increased sales for the XL moped with 37,474 units sold in the past month, up 4.39 percent from 35,897 units sold in June 2021 with a 19.41 percent share. May 2022 sales had been at 35,148 units relating to a 6.62 percent MoM growth.Next up was the TVS Ntorq. Sales improved 46.03 percent YoY to 22,741 units but dipped 12.55 percent MoM when compared to 26,005 units sold in May 2022. The company has been noting diminishing sales for the Apache which fell 44.64 percent YoY to 16,737 units in June 2022 from 30,233 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales also fell 38.11 percent from 27,044 units sold in May 2022.TVS Sales Breakup June 2022Sales of the new Raider were at 11,718 units in June 2022. This was a 3306 percent MoM growth from 344 units sold in May 2022. TVS Radeon sales also improved YoY by 21.86 percent to 9,910 units in June 2022 from 8,132 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales were up 2.51 percent from 9,667 units sold in May 2022. TVS Radeon, which competes with the Splendor XTEC recently received an update. The 2022 TVS Radeon comes in with several segment-first features with price starting at Rs 59,925. TVS Motor sales list also included Sport (9,223 units), Pep+ (6,557 units), Star City (6,150 units), Zest (4,798 units), iQube (4,667 units) and RR310 (264 units) sold in June 2022.NoTVS SalesJun-22Jun-21Growth % YoY1Jupiter62,85131,84897.352XL37,47435,8974.393Ntorq22,74115,54446.304Apache16,73730,233-44.645Raider11,7180–6Radeon9,9108,13221.867Sport9,22310,755-14.248Pep+6,5573,36894.699Star City6,1506,408-4.0310Zest4,7982,274110.9911iQube4,667639630.3612RR310264315-16.19–Total1,93,0901,45,41332.79TVS Exports June 2022TVS Motor Company has seen a 7.50 percent YoY and 5.46 percent MoM growth in June 2022. Sales which had stood at 91,895 units in June 2021 increased to 98,791 units in the past month. Sales in May 2022 had been at 93,675 units. In global markets, it was the TVS Star City 125 that received the most attention. Sales stood at 37,331 units in June 2022, up 54.62 percent over 35,344 units sold in June 2021. May 2022 sales were at 40,070 units leading to an 8.30 percent MoM de-growth.Star City sales dipped 24.95 percent YoY and 0.44 percent MoM to 23,397 units in June 2022 while Apache exports fell 23.16 percent to 13,843 units in June 2022 from 18,015 units sold in June 2021. MoM exports improved by 19.13 percent from 11,620 units sold in May 2022.TVS Exports Breakup June 2022At No. 4 on the export list was TVS Sport of which the company sold 7,597 units in June 2022, up 112.27 percent from 3,579 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales also increased 12.17 percent from 6,773 units sold in May 2022.Of the new Raider, the company exported 7,117 units in June, a dip of 4.50 percent when compared to 7,452 units shipped in May 2022. The list of exports also included 4,560 units of Ntorq, 3,550 units of Wego, 640 units of Victor, 288 units of XL and 280 units of Radeon along with 154 units of Jupiter and 34 units of RR310 shipped in the past month. More

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      Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2022 – FZ, R15, MT15, Fascino, RayZR

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      Yamaha Motor India domestic sales increased YoY and MoM while Exports dipped YoYImage – MRD VlogsYamaha Motor India has reported a growth in domestic sales in June 2022. Sales increased 111.89 percent on a YoY basis to 52,099 units in the past month, up from 24,588 units sold in June 2021. MoM domestic sales also saw a 16.02 percent growth from 44,907 units sold in May 2022.Yamaha Motor India reported total sales (domestic+exports) of 78,227 units in June 2022, a volume growth of 25,842 units and YoY growth of 49.33 percent. MoM sales (domestic +exports) were up 14.23 percent from 68,481 units sold in May 2022 leading to a 9,746 unit volume growth.Yamaha India Sales June 2022Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2022Yamaha FZ topped the domestic sales lists with 19,305 units sold in June 2022. This was a 74.17 percent YoY growth over 11,084 units sold in June 2021 leading to an 8,221 unit volume growth and a 37.05 percent share. MoM sales also saw a 28.12 percent growth from 15,068 units sold in May 2022 when share percentage was at 33.55. This was the only model in the company lineup to post sales above the 10,000 unit mark.Yamaha R15 sales in domestic markets increased 65.94 percent YoY and 16.99 percent MoM to 8,330 units. There were 5,020 units sold in June 2021 and 7,170 units sold in May 2022. It was closely followed by the Ray ZR of which 8,091 units were sold in the past month, up 262.99 percent increase over 2,229 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales dipped by 8.52 percent from 8,845 units sold in May 2022.Yamaha India Sales and Exports – June 2022 vs June 2021 (YoY)There was also the Fascino (7,915 units), MT15 (7,785 units) andFZ25 (673 units) sold in June 2022 each of which posted a YoY growth. MoM sales dipped only for the FZ25 by 4.67 percent from 706 units sold in May 2022.Yamaha Exports Breakup June 2022Exports of Yamaha Motor India dipped by 6 percent YoY to 26,128 units from 27,797 units exported in June 2021. MoM exports increased 10.83 percent over 23,574 units shipped in May 2022. In global markets too, it was the FZ that commanded the most attention despite a YoY de-growth. Sales stood at 9,954 units in June 2022, down 15.50 percent over 11,780 units sold in June 2021. With a 38.10 percent share. MoM sales on the other hand improved by 10.09 percent from 9,042 units sold in May 2022 when share percentage stood at 38.36.Yamaha YD125 which is exclusively for exports saw a 233.33 percent YoY growth and 57.89 percent MoM increase to 4,500 units. There were 1,350 units exported in June 2021 and 2,850 units shipped in May 2022. Share percentage also improved from 12.03 to 17.22 percent MoM.Yamaha India Sales and Exports – June 2022 vs May 2022 (MoM)Yamaha Ray ZR and Crux followed with 3,322 units and 2,772 units sold respectively in June 2022. Both YoY sales dipped marginally for the Ray ZR by 0.78 percent while Curx sales increased 64.02 percent MoM sales increased 22.13 percent and 27.98 percent respectively.FZ25 (1,556 units) posted a YoY and MoM de-growth of 36.28 percent and 34.35 percent while Saluto (1,342 units) exports improved 45.87 percent YoY and 57.51 percent MoM. There were also 1,008 units of Yamaha SZ, 868 units of R15, 322 units of MT15 and 316 units of Saluto RX exported in June 2022 along with 168 units of Alpha. More

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      Bajaj Dynamo Name Registered – New Motorcycle Or Electric Scooter?

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      Earlier also, Bajaj had registered other names such as Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganz, Twinner and BladeBajaj registers the name DYNAMOWhile OEMs register new names quite regularly, not every nameplate reaches production stage. It’s a good strategy nonetheless, as there’s no last moment scramble for a catchy brand name. OEMs often register multiple brand names, so that they can choose the most appropriate option when product development and production plans are finalized.Talking about Bajaj, the latest addition is Dynamo. While the name has reached the stage of ‘formalities check pass’, it has not received final approval. The name has been registered under Class 12, which covers ICE two-wheelers, electric vehicles as well as three-wheelers.Bajaj Dynamo – possible optionsThe term ‘Dynamo’ is commonly associated with a device that converts rotational mechanical energy into electrical energy. Since it refers to electricity, it is possible that Bajaj Dynamo has to do something with an electric vehicle. However, in terms of how products get their names, Dynamo doesn’t come across as a suitable name. It will be more relevant if used for a component or system, for example, a new ICE platform or EV powertrain. Class 12 of patent registration covers all such possibilities.Dynamo is also used to describe something energetic and spirited, for example, an energetic individual. In that sense, Bajaj Dynamo nameplate may be used for any type of vehicle, irrespective of the type of powertrain. It could be used for a new electric commercial vehicle, meant for B2B and B2C deliveries. It could be an electric three-wheeler as well.Bajaj Cruiser Motorcycle RenderAs not much info is available at this point of time, it is difficult to say what exactly Bajaj has planned for Dynamo nameplate. Moreover, there are no recent sightings of any new vehicle that could potentially be linked to this new name. Overall, it can be said that there’s a greater probability of Dynamo related to an electric vehicle.Upcoming Bajaj bikesIn the coming years, Bajaj will continue to focus on both its ICE and EV portfolio. Surely, more efforts are needed on the EV front, as currently Bajaj has only Chetak electric scooter. Bajaj is currently working with Yulu on the development of an entirely new EV that is expected to be launched later this year. This will not be sold in retail market like Chetak. It will be utilized exclusively by Yulu for its technology-driven mobility platform.For consumers, Bajaj has plans to expand Chetak portfolio to include new products as well as new sub-brands. For example, there are plans to launch Pulsar electric motorcycles. Bajaj is also working with KTM and Husqvarna for development of their electric two-wheelers.As Chetak has proved its mettle in domestic market, Bajaj is planning to launch it in overseas markets as well. ASEAN markets could be targeted first, as they have higher sales of electric two-wheelers. More

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      Hero Splendor 125cc New Black Colour Launch – First Look Walkaround

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      Super Splendor is the result of Hero’s effort of expanding the popular Splendor brand to offer with 125cc engine2022 Hero Splendor 125cc Matte Black LaunchedHero MotoCorp is currently the highest-selling motorcycle brand in India. Driving the sales for Hero is the ever-popular Splendor series of commuter motorcycles. Splendor brand is a force to reckon with as sales continue to ramp up almost every month. To incorporate a 125 cc engine with its popular Splendor range, Hero created the Super Splendor 125.This formula has boosted Splendor series sales even further as seen in our top 10 motorcycles post. Super Splendor only gets a 125 cc engine while Splendor Plus only gets a 100 cc engine and Splendor iSmart 110 gets only a 110 cc engine establishing a clear distinction between the three. But now the flagship of Splendor series has gotten a new variant.Hero Splendor 125cc New Black ColourThe largest motorcycle company in India, recently took to social media to announce a new variant of Super Splendor 125. According to the teaser, it would be “All Black”. That is exactly what Hero MotoCorp has delivered. All Black variants seem to be inspired by Canvas Black colour shade offered with Splendor Plus.Till now, Super Splendor was offered in five different colour shades. They were Glaze Black, Dusky Black, Nexus Blue, Heavy Grey, and CB Red. But both the black shades offered before were not monotone black. They had accent colours and a lot of graphics. As we know, Hero leans too much on graphics to spruce up their products. But always end up overdoing it.2022 Hero Splendor 125cc Black Colour LaunchedBut Splendor Plus gets Canvas Black shade that is devoid of any graphics and looks super clean. Looking at Hero Splendor 125cc New Black, Hero seems to have taken the same route too. This new All Black shade also looks super clean without any graphics. The only thing that breaks its black monotone is Super Splendor 3D badge on the fuel tank and Hero badge on the side body panels.This new All Black variant is offered in two different finishes. One is a regular Gloss Black finish and the other is a super stealth Matt Black finish that adds a lot of elegance to the Super Splendor. If it was our money, we’d definitely bet on the Matt Black option. Take a look at the walkaround video below, credited to R Rohit.[embedded content][embedded content]Specs & LaunchHero Super Splendor is powered by a 125cc BS6 compliant engine with XSens Technology. This engine develops 10.73 BHP of power at 7500 RPM and torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6000 RPM. This engine is paired with a 5-Speed Gearbox unlike a 4-speed unit on other Splendor branded bikes. This gearbox is said to be optimised for both city and highway riding.i3S tech makes sure that the daily commutes are eco-friendly and wallet-friendly too by enabling engine start/stop feature. Hero also allows users to turn off i3S if they find it obtrusive. Super Splendor chassis is a diamond frame with 180mm ground clearance and offers a long seat. It is offered in both Disc and Drum variants. The former gets a 240mm front Disc brake at front.Super Splendor gets a 130mm drum brake at the rear and CBS tech. It gets 18” wheels with a 90/90-18 tyre at the rear. It also gets a USB phone charger and an analog-digital instrument console. The new All Black variant prices are slightly more than the existing variants, which are priced from Rs 77k to Rs 81k, ex-sh. Currently, it competes with Honda CB Shine 125 and Hero’s own Glamour 125. More

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      2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol Edition Debuts – Yamaha R15 M Rival

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      Honda CBR150R Repsol Edition is derived from Honda’s MotoGP machine with similar colour scheme2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionHonda Motorcycles & Scooter India is currently the second largest two-wheeler manufacturer currently on sale in India in terms of sales volume. They are like Maruti Suzuki when it comes to scooter sales. Honda scooters like Activa series are the default for most people and sold 1,84,305 units in June 2022 as seen in top 10 scooter sales.Motorcycle side, they have the CB Shine which is currently the second highest-selling motorcycle in the country after Hero Splendor, of course. But when it comes to faired sporty motorcycles, we used to get both CBR150R and CBR250R. But now, we don’t get both of those motorcycles for reasons best known to Honda.It’s not like India is a dead market for sporty faired motorcycles with a smaller 150cc engine. We have YZF-R15 from Yamaha which is ridiculously expensive and also the brilliant Suzuki Gixxer SF. But unfortunately, we don’t get CBR150R here in India since its discontinuation in 2017. But Malaysia gets it and to add salt to our wounds, it recently got the Repsol Edition too.Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionRepsol Edition is a way for Honda to give its smaller machines a look like its prized MotoGP machine. Because it is mechanically identical to the normal CBR150R on which it is based. Repsol Edition brings with it the iconic orange splash like on MotoGP machine. This iconic orange is found almost everywhere including its sharp fairing, fuel tank, subframe and also 17” alloy wheels. On the side fairing, it also gets a dash of white and red.2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionWe can also see Repsol livery proudly adorning the motorcycle on side fairing and the front. The front Repsol livery looks a little too much, in our opinion. But hey, that’s what Honda gives. But what seals the deal is the fact that this Repsol Edition will be sold in limited numbers. 800, to be precise.Specs & CompetitionHonda CBR150R is powered by a 149.16 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC unit which dishes out 17.1 bhp of peak power at 9,000 RPM and 14.4Nm of peak torque at 7,000 RPM. It gets a Diamond type frame, Showa SFF Big-piston USD forks at front and a mono-shock unit doing duties at the rear.CBR150R gets a 276 mm petal disc up front and a 220 mm petal disc at the rear wheel. It gets dual-channel ABS but only in higher-spec variants. Honda CBR150R tips the scale at just 139 kg. Honda CBR150R Repsol Edition costs RM 13,499 in Malaysia, which is approximately Rs. 2.42 lakh when converted. It is still cheaper than rival Yamaha R15M, which is priced at RM 14,998 or Rs 2.7 lakh.2022 Honda CBR150R Repsol EditionHonda CBR150R comes off as less of a performer as it makes slightly less power and torque than its arch-rival, Yamaha YZF-R15, as seen in a dedicated comparison post between the two. Considering the success of R15, Honda CBR150R makes a lot of sense in India.We say India because, Honda has patented the CBR150R in our country and might be even considering it too. Honda is set to launch a new product in India on 8th of August 2022. We predict that it would be the Forza 350 maxi-scooter or the CRF300L ADV as the upcoming launch is exclusive to BigWings dealerships. But there is a tiny possibility that Honda can launch the CBR150R too. We can only say for sure next month. More

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      Tork Electric Motorcycle Delivery Start – Takes A Dig At Bajaj, We Are OATS

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      Tork Kratos electric motorcycles are open for booking via the company’s online portal – Delivery was to start in April, but got delayedTork Electric Motorcycle Delivery Starts – We are OATSThe electric two wheeler segment in India has seen increasing demand over the past year. Several established electric two wheeler makers have been joined by a host of startups, all seeking a slice of this pie that has registered sales increase by 132 percent in CY2021 over that in CY2020. Electric two wheeler sales stood at 2,33,971 units in the past year as against 1,00,736 units sold in 2020.One of the newest launches in this segment is electric motorcycle Kratos, along with its Kratos-R. Introduced by Tork Motors in association with Bharat Forge, these bikes are now open for booking via the company’s official website. Tork Motors has launched the Kratos e-bike across India in a phased manner. They are initially available in cities of Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi while the second phase will see it introduced in more Indian cities.Tork Electric Motorcycle Deliveries StartTork electric motorcycle production had started back in April 2022. Deliveries too were expected to start in the same month. But that did not happen, likely due to ongoing parts shortage in the automotive industry. Deliveries have now started.First unit of the Tork Kratos electric motorcycle was delivered by Kapil Shelke, who is the Founder and CEO of Tork Motorcycles. The company aims to increase delivery speed in the coming days. And to that aim, they have now delivered 20 new Tork Electric Motorcycles in 1 day.Tork Motors start the delivery of their Kratos and Kratos-R electric motorcycles.20 electric motorcycles delivered in 1 Day.Video @torkindia pic.twitter.com/2X6N3ArqJD— RushLane (@rushlane) July 22, 2022In the video shared by Tork Motors, some of them can be seen wearing a t-shirt with ‘We Are OATS’ branding. And on the letter T, Tork is mentioned. One might wonder why they call themselves OATS. Well, the reference here is to the famous Rajiv Bajaj comment, which he had made in October last year, at the new Pulsar 250 launch event. Bajaj had coined two acronyms that day – BET and OATS. BET referring to Bajaj, Enfield and TVS. While OATS refers to Ola, Ather, Tork and Simple. He had said that BET on champions, as champions eat OATS for breakfast.Rajiv Bajaj at Pulsar launch. Image – BloombergQuintTork Kratos and Kratos-R – Tech SpecsTork Kratos and Kratos-R are 100 percent designed and made in India. The electric motorcycles are made of high strength steel and receive a signature split trellis frame within which the battery is located for a more compact and hence better ride performance. Kratos comes with a home charger and can be charged easily by installing a charging plug at home. Daytime running lights (DRL), hazard lights and guide me home lights along with Over The Air (OTA) updates are also a part of its features. On board features also include a digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, crash alert feature and regenerative braking while it also sports CBS hydraulic brakes.Tork Kratos is being offered in a single colour shade of white while Kratos-R comes with four colour options of white, blue, red and black. The two bikes are priced at Rs 1.08 lakh and Rs 1.23 lakh (ex-showroom Pune post subsidy), respectively. Tork Kratos is powered by a 4 kWh battery delivering maximum power of 7.5 kW and peak torque of 28 Nm. It gets Axial Flux technology offering a real range of 120 km (certified at 180 km), acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in 4 seconds and a top speed of 100 km/h.Tork KratosKratos-R on the other hand gets internet connected features with Tork App. It also sports crash alert, geo fencing, find my vehicle, motor walk assist, track mode, track analytics, smart charge analysis and vacation mode. Though power is via the same 4 kWh TORK LIION battery pack as seen on the Kratos, it delivers 9 kW power and 38 Nm torque with acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 105 km/h. The battery is water resistant upto 1 meter of water and gets a smart battery management system that stores data from 4 different temperature sensors, voltage and current for real time analytics. Free charging network access (T-NET) is being offered for a period of 2 years. More

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      Honda CB350 Brigade Trademark Filed – New Classic 350 Rival?

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      Honda CB350 is currently sold in either DLX, DLX Pro, Anniversary Edition and the RS specNew Honda CB350 Brigade Name Trademark Filed In IndiaWhen we talk about Honda motorcycles, products like CB Shine are the second-highest selling motorcycle in the country, after Hero Splendor. But when we talk about scooters, Activa is the king and is expected to be for the foreseeable future.But Honda’s premium offerings like H’ness CB350 constitute about 50 times fewer sales than Activa. This is expected in a country like India where commuters and budget scooters outsell everything. But Honda CB350 is a retro-styled motorcycle that aims at nostalgic customers.A similar strategy is employed by Royal Enfield and their Classic 350, arch-rival to CB350, sold 25,425 units in June 2022 and 29,959 units in May 2022. Where Honda H’ness CB350 sold 3,308 units in May 2022. This is a staggering difference between two different products aiming at the same audience. CB350 makes 20.78 bhp and 30 Nm which is more than Classic 350’s 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm. Still, Classic 350 is unmatched at this point.Honda CB350 BrigadeIn an attempt to drive more sales, Honda is aiming to hit the Indian nostalgia a little more. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has recently filed a trademark for CB350 Brigade name in India. Earlier this month, we saw Honda share a new teaser invite for 8th Aug. Are they getting ready to launch Honda CB350 Brigade on that date?New Honda CB350 Brigade Name Trademark Filed In IndiaThe Honda teaser had the word Formidable mentioned. Is it the teaser for CB350 Brigade – The Formidable Brigade Coming Soon? Only time will tell. Other options include Forza 350 maxi-scooter or CRF300L ADV CRF300L ADV was recently spotted in a Honda dealership which might be the more probable product to be launched in India next month.So, what is Honda CB350 Brigade? Is it a new variant like we got the CB350RS? CB350 Brigade might be Honda’s attempt to pay homage to the Indian armed forces. It might be a special defence forces edition of CB350. This is not a new concept as Royal Enfield has been doing it for quite some time now. Even Jawa and Yezdi have done the same. With 15th Aug being India’s Independence Day, that is a possibility.Launch & CompetitionFrom Royal Enfield stables, we have seen Pegasus 500 and 350 Signals Edition. Pegasus 500 was a limited edition model which was designed to pay tribute to Royal Enfield’s involvement with British Army in World War II. It was limited to only 1,000 units worldwide. Some of those 1,000 units were also sold in India. Pegasus 500 was only offered with Classic 500 and in two exclusive shades namely, Olive Drab Green and Service Brown.While Signals Edition is not a limited edition like the Pegasus 500 was. Also, Signals Edition is only offered in India unlike Pegasus 500 which was offered globally. Signals Edition was heavily inspired by Pegasus 500 in terms of looks, but was offered here in India based on Classic 350. Royal Enfield Signals Edition is an attempt by the Chennai-based company to pay tributes to Indian Military. It was offered in two colours namely, Airborne Blue and Stormrider Sand.We can expect Honda CB350 to get a similar vibe as Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals Edition. It might also feature the numbering like Signals Edition too and get exclusive colours. Right now, Honda CB350 range starts from Rs. 1.95 lakh (ex-sh) and we expect Brigade variant to be priced at a premium of Rs. 15,000.  More