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      New Hero Passion XTEC Official TVC Released – LED Headlight In Focus

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      Hero Passion ‘XTEC’ gets a digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity and also features an LED headlampNew Hero Passion XTEC – TVC LaunchedHero MotoCorp has expanded the Passion lineup, which currently consists of the Pro Disc and Drum variants to now include the Passion XTEC. Hero Passion XTEC is offered in two variants priced at Rs 74,590 Drum and Rs 78,990 Disc. All prices are ex-sh.Apart from the new Passion XTEC, the company’s XTEC range also includes models such as Splendor+ XTec, Glamour 125 XTec, Pleasure+ 110 XTec and Destini 125 XTec, each of which have received outstanding demand among buyers in the country. Hero MotoCorp has now released a new official TVC of their Passion XTEC with LED headlight. Hero Passion XTEC – Advanced Connected FeaturesHero Splendor XTEC gets some styling changes over the standard variant. It sports a restyled headlamp design with an LED unit as against a halogen unit seen on the standard model with integrated H shaped LED DRLs. The company claims that this new LED headlamp unit offers best-in-segment brightness with a 12 percent longer beam as compared to a normal halogen unit. This is also the highlight of the new TVC.Features also include a sleek headlamp cowl and front visor along with distinctive body graphics. It also gets a fully digital Blue backlit instrument cluster, with readouts of real time mileage indicator, low fuel indicator and service reminder.  Take a look at the official TVC of the new Hero Passion XTEC below.[embedded content][embedded content]It gets Bluetooth enabled smartphone connectivity with SMS and call alerts, USB charging port, chrome finished 3D branding and rim tape on fuel tank for enhanced premium appeal. For added rider safety, the company has included a side stand visual indicator and side stand engine cut off switch while the Passion XTEC is also offered with the option of disc brake and Combi Braking System (CBS) allowing for better handling.Hero Passion XTEC – Engine SpecsHero Passion XTEC borrows its engine lineup from the Passion Pro. This 113cc, air cooled, single cylinder engine offers 9.12 hp power at 7,500 rpm and 9.79 Nm torque at 5,000 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox. For improved fuel efficiency, i3S (idle start stop system) is also on offer.Braking is via 130mm drum brakes on both wheels while there is also the option of a 240mm disc brake on front wheels. Positioned on the same diamond frame, the Hero Passion XTEC receives 30mm telescopic forks in the front and dual shocks at the rear and rides on 18 inch alloy wheels fitted with 80/100 tyres.Hero MotoCorp is offering a 5 years standard warranty with the Passion XTEC which is one of the best in its segment. It enters a segment wherein it will compete against the likes of TVS Radeon, Bajaj Platina 110, Honda Livo and TVS Star City Plus. Apart from these rivals the Passion XTEC will also have to contend with Hero’s own line-up in the form of Splendor XTEC. More

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      Bajaj Avenger 220 Vs New TVS Ronin 225 Vs Dominar 250 – Compared

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      TVS Ronin has multiple personalities and a cruiser is one of them tooNew TVS RoninEver since TVS Ronin was launched, we have been scratching our heads a little as to where the product lands. We compared it to Bajaj counterparts like Pulsar 250 and Dominar 250. But Bajaj’s products aren’t trying to be the Jack of all trades. They’re razor-sharp in their product placement.Pulsar N250 is a street motorcycle and Pulsar F250 is a semi-faired motorcycle with relatively sharp handling and offers some wind protection. If we look at Bajaj Dominar 250, it has long-leggedness with a 6th gear and is pitted as a power cruiser. But Ronin aims to be a scrambler, a cruiser and a street bike in one. To compare its versatility, we pit it against a proper low-slung cruiser from Bajaj, the Avenger 220 Cruise.Bajaj Avenger 220 Vs New TVS Ronin 225Both engines displace around 220cc but that’s where similarities end. Ronin is a newer machine and it shows in the spec sheets. Ronin makes 20.4 PS at 7750 RPM whereas Avenger makes 19 PS at 8500 RPM. TVS has tuned Ronin’s engine to make more torque at less RPM. It makes 19.93 Nm at 3750 RPM while Avenger makes 17.55 Nm at 7000 RPM.Even though both motorcycles get 5-speed gearbox, Ronin gets a slip and assist clutch which aids rider comfort and ensures smooth shifts. In terms of features, Ronin gets adjustable clutch and brake levers, USD forks at front from Showa, mono-shock suspension at the rear, switchable ride modes, disc brakes at both ends and dual-channel ABS option.Bajaj Avenger 220 vs TVS Ronin 225 vs Bajaj Dominar 250Other features include 17” alloy wheels, tubeless all-terrain tyres with block pattern, LED lighting throughout, SmartXonnect system with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, notification alerts and voice assistant too. TVS Ronin absolutely stomps Bajaj Avenger in terms of features.Bajaj Avenger AdvantagesBajaj Avenger series is often called ‘sasta Royal Enfield’. But Avenger is more of a low-slung cruiser than Royal Enfields. Same attributes hold true when pitted against Ronin too. Avenger gets a 737mm low-slung seating position, it has long handlebars that easily fall into hands, it has immensely supportive and cushioned seats, front set foot pegs, a 1490mm long wheelbase ensuring straight-line stability, 15” wheels at back and more.It would help Avenger if it gets tubeless tyres, modern feel-good features, modern hardware and components and smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth. As of now, the closest thing Avenger gets in terms of Bluetooth is the blue illuminated Bajaj logo that lights up for no reason apparently and mimics a Bluetooth logo.In terms of pricing, Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise is cheaper than Ronin. It is priced at Rs. 1,38,368 (ex-sh). Whereas TVS Ronin prices start from Rs. 1,49,000 (ex-sh) for SS variant and go all the way to Rs. 1,70,750 for (ex-sh) TD variant. If you want a modern cruiser with modern features and feel-good factors, TVS Ronin is the one for you. If you value the comfort of a cruiser, Avenger is still the king. It will make you feel like you’re sitting in your house in your favourite recliner. More

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      Bajaj Price Increase July 2022 – Pulsar, Avenger, Dominar, Platina, CT110

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      Bajaj motorcycle range and Chetak electric scooter undergo price hike in July 2022, most vehicles are now costlierNew Bajaj Pulsar 250It’s that time of the year again. Whether it’s the start to Q1, Q2, or Q3, each year customers find automobiles getting pricier at the start of most quarters. And the start to July 2022 is one such period. Bajaj’s current price hike is close to an average of 1 percent for a majority of its motorcycles.CT110X now costs Rs 66,298, up from Rs 65,453. Price hike of 1.29 percent equated to an increase of 845 bucks. Platina 100 ES Drum variant price increase is steeper at 3.23 percent, up at Rs 63,130 from Rs 61,152. Price hike is at 1,978. Platina 110 ES Drum now costs Rs 66,317, up from Rs 65,491. Price difference stands at Rs 826, up at 1.26 percent. Bajaj Platina 110 ES Disc, the priciest variant is still available at Rs 69,216 with no price hike.July 2022 Bajaj Avenger priceAvenger 160 price is listed at Rs 1,11,827, up from Rs 1,11,462. Price hike equates to Rs 365 at .33 percent increase. Bajaj Avenger 220 price hike of .41 percent, the motorcycle is now costlier by Rs 563, up at Rs 1,38,368 from Rs 1,37,805.The auto manufacturer’s motorcycle portfolio largely comprises Pulsar variants. Of these, Pulsar 125 Drum single seat and split seat variants continue to be sold without a price hike. They are available at Rs 81,389 and 84k. Pulsar 125 Disc single seat now costs Rs 87,149, up from Rs 86,048, costlier by Rs 1,101. The same is true for the Pulsar 125 Disc split seat which is now available at Rs 90,003, up from Rs 88,902.Bajaj Two Wheeler Prices July 2022July 2022 Bajaj Pulsar pricePulsar 150 Neon now costs Rs 1,04,448, up from Rs 1,03,731. Price hike equates to Rs 717 up at .69 percent. Pulsar 150 Single disc price is now listed at 1,11,174, up from Rs 1,10,458 at a price increase of Rs 716 at .65 percent increase. The 150 Twin Disc variant is available for a price of Rs 1,14,176, up from Rs 1,13,459. At .69 percent hike, price increase stands at Rs 717.At 1.13 percent price hike on Pulsar NS 125, the motorcycle is now available at a price of Rs 1,04,371, up from Rs 1,03,206. It’s costlier by Rs 1,165. Pulsar NS 160 is costlier by Rs 896 at .73 percent. It now costs Rs 1,23,750, up from Rs 1,22,854. NS 200 is pricier by Rs 999, up at Rs 1,40,666 from Rs 1,39,667. Price increase is at .72 percent. RS 200 is costlier by almost 1,11 bucks, up at Rs 1,70,067 from Rs 1,68,979. Price hike stands at .64 percent.July 2022 Bajaj Dominar and Chetak electric scooter priceBajaj Pulsar 160 Single and Dual ABS prices are unaffected. They are available at Rs 1,22,854, and Rs 1,27,853. Pulsar N250 Single ABS is pricier by .90 percent at a price hike of Rs 1,299. It now costs Rs 1,44,979, up from Rs 1,43,680. N250 Dual ABS price is unchanged at Rs 1,49,978. F250 Dual ABS too is available at the same unchanged price. Pulsar F250 Single ABS price too remains unchanged at Rs 1,44,979.Dominar 250 now costs Rs 1,75,002, up from Rs 1,68,602. Price hike stands at Rs 6,400 up at 3.80 percent. Dominar 400 price hike is less steep at .52 percent. It’s costlier by Rs 1,152 at Rs 2,23,538, up from 2,22,386. Chetak, ex sh Pune price is listed at Rs 1,54,189, up from 1,41,440. It’s the steepest price hike in-house at 9.01 percent making the lone Bajaj electric scooter costlier by Rs 12,749. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheeler Exports Apr 2022 – Pulsar, Apache, Raider, Gixxer, FZ

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      Bajaj Boxer and TVS Star City led the export list in April 2022, leading over the others by a significant marginBajaj Pulsar 200Two wheeler exports dipped 5.61 percent YoY in April 2022, down to 4,05,433 units, from 4,29,535 units exported in April 2021. This was a 24,102 volume de-growth. Heading the list was Bajaj Boxer with 99,500 units shipped in the past month, this was a de-growth of 17.40 percent over 1,20,460 units exported in April 2021 leading to a 20,960 unit volume de-growth and a 24.54 percent market share. At No. 2 was TVS Star City with exports of 66,779 units in the month of April 2022. This was a 12.90 percent YoY growth over 59,148 units sold in April 2021 with a 16.47 percent market share.Bajaj Pulsar at No. 3 saw exports of 28,965 units in April 2022. This was a YoY de-growth of 31.91 percent over 42,537 units shipped in April 2021, leading to a 13,572 unit volume growth with a 7.14 percent market share. Exports of Discover also dipped 9.28 percent to 15,096 units from 16,640 units shipped in April 2021 leading to a 1,544 unit volume de-growth and a 3.72 percent market share.Top 10 Two Wheeler Exports Apr 2022Yamaha FZ exports were on the positive side with a growth of 91.05 percent YoY to 14,092 units from 7,376 units shipped in April 2021. This was a 6,716 unit volume growth with a 3.48 percent market share. The FZ was also the company’s best-selling model in domestic markets in May 2022. Yamaha FZ is priced between Rs 1.09 lakh and Rs 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom) for standard and FZ-S variants respectively.There were 13,872 units of the Bajaj CT exported in April 2022, a growth of 28.16 percent over 10,824 units shipped in April 2021. This model has now been discontinued from the company’s lineup and production has been stopped as of May 2022. Bajaj CT110X comes in its place and is priced from Rs 65,000 (ex-showroom).Two Wheeler Sales April 2022Honda Navi scooter saw exports to the tune of 12,216 units in April 2022, a YoY growth of 64.90 percent over 7,408 units shipped in April 2021. This was a volume growth of 4,808 units with a 3.01 percent market share.Others In The List – KTM, Hero, YamahaTVS Apache was next on the list at No. 8. Exports dipped 37.28 percent YoY to 11,771 units from 18,767 units shipped in April 2021 leading to a 6,996 volume de-growth. TVS Raider entry level commuter motorcycle saw its exports at 9,141 units with a 2.25 percent market share. It was followed by the Gixxer at No. 10 with 8,086 units shipped in April 2022, up 31.65 percent over 6,142 units exported in April 2021 with a 1,944 unit volume growth and 1.99 percent market share.Thereafter, all models in the top 15 list of exports posted a YoY de-growth. Bajaj CT saw exports down 1.57 percent to 7,284 units in April 2022 while Dio exports fell 16.87 percent to 7,032 units. Suzuki Burgman had 6,292 units exported in the same month, a YoY de-growth of 4.70 percent.NoTwo Wheeler ExportsApr-22Apr-21Growth % YoY1Boxer99,5001,20,460-17.402Star City66,77959,14812.903Pulsar28,96542,537-31.914Discover15,09616,640-9.285FZ14,0927,37691.056CT13,87210,82428.167Navi12,2167,40864.908Apache11,77118,767-37.289Raider9,1410–10Gixxer8,0866,14231.6511CT7,2847,400-1.5712Dio7,0328,459-16.8713Burgman6,2926,602-4.7014Sport6,0036,798-11.6915HF Deluxe5,6428,716-35.2716KTM 3905,2055,563-6.4417Platina4,8004,4886.9518CB Shine4,7655,323-10.4819Hunk4,4952,41686.0520Splendor4,2345,194-18.4821Dream3,7204,076-8.7322Dominar 4003,7122,20568.3423Crux3,3241,75689.2924CB Hornet 160R3,2802,93211.8725RayZR3,0644,796-36.1126Glamour2,8423,012-5.6427650 Twins2,7541,046163.2928Ntorq2,6276,498-59.5729Himalayan2,6071,39886.4830X Blade2,5574,442-42.4431Xpulse 2002,3613,026-21.9832Livo2,3005,200-55.7733CB Unicorn 1602,2561,44056.6734Gixxer 2502,226856160.0535H’Ness CB3502,221840164.4036Dominar 2502,0731,016104.0437KTM 1252,0442,316-11.7438KTM 2001,9583,685-46.8739YD1251,8000–40Classic 3501,797724148.2041Husqvarna 4011,7621,59610.4042BMW 3101,6460–43SZ1,4242,108-32.4544Meteor 3501,1381,143-0.4445FZ251,1181,324-15.5646KTM 2501,10691321.1447SXR 508960–48Saluto8501,830-53.5549R1584970819.9250Victor8001,120-28.5751Grazia7201,361-47.1052MT 15600280114.2953Vespa 150564266112.0354Maestro5575452.2055Activa54838044.2156Hayate4560–57Aviator440720-38.8958Wego423120252.5059Husqvarna 125420924-54.5560Intruder38464500.0061Aprilia SR150244601-59.4062CB Unicorn 1502400–63Avenger 220213342-37.7264Husqvarna 251204382-46.6065Radeon200280-28.5766Avenger 16019296100.0067Access15614011.4368Alpha1120–69Aprilia SR16091883.4170Husqvarna 12572216-66.6771Jupiter63149-57.7272Avenis600–73Fascino30120-75.0074RR 31030151-80.1375Aprilia SR 12525626-96.0176Bullet 35070–77Acheiver04,332-100.0078Xtreme02,028-100.0079Saluto RX01,260-100.0080Vespa 1250523-100.0081Pleasure0252-100.0082Classic 5000185-100.0083CBR 250R0180-100.0084Lets0166-100.0085CB Trigger0160-100.0086SR 50 MT0144-100.0087Xtreme090-100.0088Destni 125060-100.0089Hornet 2.0024-100.0090Electra013-100.00–Total4,05,4334,29,535-5.61Sport exports fell 11.69 percent to 6,003 units from 6,798 units exported in April 2021. HF Deluxe also suffered a YoY de-growth in exports to 5,642 down from 8,716 units shipped in April 2022 leading to a 3,074 volume de-growth with a 1.39 percent market share. Others on the list also included the KTM 390 with 5,250 units exported in April 2022, Platina (4,800 units), CB Shine (4,765 units), Hunk (4,495 units) and Splendor (4,234 units). More

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      2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition Debuts – First Photos

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      The existing Rally kit was designed for Hero Xpulse 200 2V but the upcoming Rally kit and Rally Edition will be based on Xpulse 200 4V2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition – Unveiled By Team Hero MotoSports in presence of CS SantoshHero Xpulse 200 4V is the most affordable entry-level adventure tourer in India and it is surprisingly capable for its relatively small engine displacement. The company is now preparing to launch a more off-road-oriented version of the adventure bike that will be more capable of taking on beaten paths.Called Rally Edition, this new variant of Xpulse 200 4V was unveiled today. Earlier, a type approval document filed by Hero MotoCorp at the NCT New Delhi’s Transport Department for registration was leaked online. The certificate mentions a new Rally Edition as well as the regular model.2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally EditionThis reveals that the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer is not only developing an all-new Rally Edition but also an updated Rally Kit for the existing Xpulse customers. Hero already retails a rally kit for Xpulse 200 2V at a price of Rs 38,000. However, the new Rally kit is expected to be more advanced than the existing one and will comprise components added in the upcoming Xpulse Rally Edition.The document further reveals dimensions of the Xpulse 200 4V with Rally kit and the new Rally Edition of the adventure tourer. As per the certificate, the bike with the Rally Kit will measure 2243mm, 850mm and 1308mm in length, width and height, respectively. On the other hand, the Rally Edition is bigger with its length, width and height measuring 2255mm, 850mm, and 1320mm, respectively.2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition – Unveiled By Team Hero MotoSports in presence of CS SantoshWheelbase of the Rally Kit has been increased to 1419mm whereas the Rally Edition will receive an even bigger wheelbase at 1427mm. Increased dimensions could be the result of increased suspension travel at both ends. Standard Xpulse 200 gross weight stands at 288 kgs. The Rally kit version has GVW of 289kg while the Rally Edition GVW stands at 290kg. Both iterations will be based on Xpulse 200 4V.We expect ground clearance as well as seat height of both the Rally kit and Rally Edition to be greater than the regular model. XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition will feature longer travel suspension, a raised handlebar, wire-spoked wheels shod with knobby dual-purpose tyres and a longer side-stand to compensate for the additional height.Expected Powertrain Specs & PriceNo updates are expected to be made on the powertrain. Powering the current Xpulse 200 4V is a 199.6cc single-cylinder, air-cooled that makes 19 bhp and 17.35 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The upcoming Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition could also get a new LED headlight that was introduced in Turkey a few months earlier.2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition Debuts – Unveiled By Team Hero MotoSports in presence of CS SantoshCurrently, Xpulse 200 4V is priced at Rs 1.32 lakh and we expect the new Rally Kit to be priced at around Rs 50,000. Thus, the new Rally Edition of Xpulse 200 4V could be priced around Rs 1.80 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More details are expected to be revealed soon. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Exhaust Sound Captured – TVS Ronin Rival

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is expected to be the smallest, lightest and the most affordable RERoyal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied – Exhaust Sound CapturedRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 has been spied testing multiple times. Yet, the test mules don’t stop from popping up from time to time. As Hunter 350 is nearing launch, Royal Enfield seems to be hard-pressed to push the testing processes to get the product finalised for production before August 7th launch.Credits to Inigo M Sabastian, one such test mule was spotted recently. It was rigged with wires connected to testing equipment strapped to the pillion seat. The test mule was spotted cruising comfortably on a flyover. It looks production-ready with very minimal camouflage. Previous test mules also donned accessories like a windscreen, pillion back-rest and more.Hunter 350 gets all the quintessential classic motorcycle elements. Round headlights? Check. Round tail-lights? Check. Round indicators? Check. Round mirrors? Check. Upright posture? Check. You get the point.Hunter 350 Specs & FeaturesRoyal Enfield will equip the upcoming Hunter 350 with a new J-series engine that does duties on other 350cc bikes from RE. It displaces 349cc and makes 20.2 bhp of power at 6,100 RPM and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 RPM. It gets oil cooling and is coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 exhaust note is captured in the video below.[embedded content][embedded content]Hunter 350 borrows its suspension setup from Meteor 350. It is a conventional telescopic fork but on the Hunter 350, it gets fork gators, hinting to us that it might be pitted as a scrambler-style bike. The rear gets twin shock absorbers. It also gets the same alloy wheel design as the Meteor 350 but Royal Enfield can change the wheel sizes on Hunter 350 or retain 19″ size at front and 17″ size at the rear.All the lights including the turn indicators will get halogens owing to its low price bracket. It gets a single-piece seat instead of a split-seat setup. Hunter 350 also gets a stubby exhaust which looks shorter in length and narrower too.Royal Enfield will equip it with disc brakes at both ends, but it is not yet known whether it will get single-channel or dual-channel ABS. We have also spotted multiple instrument clusters on Hunter 350. Some have a tripper screen while others don’t. Hunter 350 might drop the tripper screen on the final model due to chip shortage.Royal Enfield Hunter 350Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – CompetitionBut there’s something missing in the equation that Royal Enfield is typically associated with, size. Royal Enfield’s new bike gets a lean and athletic body while the rest of the portfolio looks much bigger in size. Hunter 350 doesn’t look like a big motorcycle at all. It doesn’t have the sense of substantialness that Royal Enfield motorcycles are associated with. Hunter 350 will be pitted as an entry-level offering by Royal Enfield. So, it attracts a lot of customers that are upgrading from a Pulsar 150 or something.But making it smaller will also reduce the overall weight and this will attract a lot of first-time bike buyers that would have scoffed at 185 – 205 kg weight of other Royal Enfield bikes. Thus attracting a lot more footfall into their showrooms. Hunter 350 is expected to launch on August 7th. When launched, it will compete with newly launched TVS Ronin and Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise and Jawa 42 in genre and character. In terms of pricing, it might also compete with Dominar 250. More

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Price Rs 1.54 L July 2022 – Rs 13k Increase

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter sales are on the rise – With production started at new plant, expect Chetak sales to increase furtherNew Bajaj Chetak Electric ScooterBajaj Auto Limited brought back the iconic Chetak scooter, this time in an electric avatar in October 2019. Since the date of launch, the Chetak e-scooter has noted outstanding success and has clocked 14,000 unit sales to date. The company also sits on order books of over 16,000 units.Last month, Bajaj inaugurated a new and exclusive electric vehicle manufacturing unit in Akurdi, Pune. Production has already started at the new plant. The new plant is set to boost production of the Chetak so as to meet this increased demand and is capable of manufacturing 5 lakh electric vehicles annually.Bajaj Auto will be investing nearly Rs 750 crore in this new manufacturing plant which currently employs close to 11,000 people directly and indirectly. This figure could increase once Bajaj starts manufacture of EVs for Husqvarna, KTM and Gas Gas.Bajaj Chetak Prices July 2022At the time of launch, Bajaj Chetak was offered in two variants of Urbane and Premium. These were priced at Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.15 lakh respectively (ex-showroom) and after FAME II subsidies. As per the latest update from their website, the Urbane variant is no longer on sale. It is only the Premium variant that is on offer. Prices of Bajaj Chetak electric scooter Premium variant for July 2022 is Rs 1,54,189. Last month prices were 1,41,440. This is an increase of Rs 12,749 or 9.01%. All prices are ex-sh.Bajaj Chetak Prices July 2022Contemporary in its styling, the Chetak is offered in colour options of Hazelnut, Velluto Russo (Red), Indigo Metallic (Blue) and Brooklyn Black. It comes in with LED headlamps, LED brake and tail lamps, a fully digital instrument cluster, tan coloured seating and disc brake. The Bajaj Chetak also receives features such as Bluetooth connectivity, app-based control, GPS navigation, keyless ignition, etc.Bajaj Chetak EV is powered via a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack paired with a 3.8kW electric motor developing 16 Nm torque at 1,400 rpm. It gets two riding modes of Eco and Sport and claims a range of 95 kms in single charge in Eco mode and upto 85 kms in Sport mode.The battery takes upto 5 hours for a full charge. It can charge from 0 to 25 percent in an hour. Acceleration from 0-40 km/h is achieved in 3.9 seconds while top speed is at 70 km/h. Bajaj Auto offers a 3 year/50,000 km warranty on the battery pack. The Bajaj Chetak e-scooter currently competes with the Ather 450X, TVS iQube and Ola S1 Pro in its segment.New Chetak Variant and New Electric ScooterNoting outstanding demand for the Chetak e-scooter, Bajaj Auto Limited has plans of launching a new Chetak variant in the months ahead. They also have plans to launch more electric scooters in the low and mid-speed segments. The company is also set to introduce an electric scooter under the Husqvarna brand which will also be produced from the new plant in Chakan. It will also be exported. More

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      Ather Electric Scooter Sales June 2022 – Customers Can Upgrade Booking

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      Upcoming improved versions of Ather 450 Plus and 450X will have range of 108 km and 146 km, respectivelyAther Electric ScooterFor the benefit of its customers, Ather has provided the option to upgrade existing bookings. People who choose this option will get the newer models of 450 Plus and 450X when they are launched. The new models are expected to be available at a premium of around Rs 6k. That seems a small price to pay for significant improvements in performance and range.With rivals taking a lead in terms of range, it had become imperative for Ather to launch the updated versions of its electric scooters. For example, there have been multiple stories posted by Ola electric scooter users claiming a range of 200 km. TVS has also launched a new variant of iQube that has 145 km range.Ather Sales June 2022In its monthly report for June 2022, Ather has highlighted 9X YoY growth. A total of 3,231 units were sold in June 2022, as compared to about 359 units in the corresponding period last year. Sales have declined MoM. In May 2022, sales were at 3,787 units. This is a decline of 14.68% MoM.Ather continued to expand operations, adding new experience centres in Mangalore (Karnataka) and Thane (Maharashtra). Ather now has 43 experience centres, spread across 35 cities. In Kerala, Ather was the top selling EV brand in June with market share of 24 percent.Ather Electric Scooter Sales June 2022To boost sales, Ather has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) for easy financing options for customers. SBI has been chosen for the job, as it has the largest banking network in the country. This will help accelerate EV adoption across the country. To promote the brand, Ather has partnered with Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). It will be hosting the upcoming edition of TNPL as an associate partner.While Ather has stated that it is witnessing strong demand for its electric scooters across the country, challenges related to supply chain continue to impact operations in an adverse manner. Ather is working closely with its suppliers to ensure that effects of demand-supply gap could be minimized. The company is hopeful that the situation will start to improve in the coming months.New Ather 450 Plus, 450X specsUpgraded versions of Ather scooters will be getting a larger battery pack. As of now, Ather 450X is equipped with a 2.9 kWh battery pack. The newer model will have a 3.66 kWh battery pack, as revealed in leaked type approval certificate. New versions of Ather scooter will also have a more powerful motor that will offer an additional 0.4kW of max output. Current 450X has a 6kW PMS motor that generates 26 Nm of torque.With the larger battery pack, range of the Ather 450 Plus will increase to 108 km. Range of the existing model is 100 km. 450X newer model will have a range of 146 km, as compared to 116 km of the existing model. All these range numbers are applicable when the scooter is driven in Eco mode. Range will be less in case of Ride, Sports and Warp mode. More