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    Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2022 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Jupiter

    YoY sales growth of top 10 two wheelers was recorded at 19.13 percent in November 2022, dominated once again by stalwarts Hero Splendor and Honda ActivaHero Splendor Black EditionAs the year 2022 draws to a close, a positive sentiment was seen across the two and four wheeler segments. While top 10 car sales increased by 35.09 percent YoY, top 10 two wheeler sales saw a 19.13 percent growth.We take a look at how the top 10 two wheelers performed in the past month. Sales of top 10 two wheelers increased in Nov 2022 to 8,85,877 units from 7,43,635 units sold in Nov 2021. This was a growth of 19.13 percent YoY or 1,42,242 units. This was however a MoM sales de-growth from 10,64,908 units sold in Oct 2022.Top 10 Two-Wheeler Sales Nov 2022Hero Splendor topped the sales charts last month with 2,65,588 units sold, a 37.97 percent YoY growth over 1,92,490 units sold in Nov 2021. This was a 73,098 unit growth with the Splendor commanding a 29.98 percent share.At No. 2 was Honda Activa with a 41.10 percent YoY growth to 1,75,084 units sold in Nov 2022 up from 1,24,082 units sold in Nov 2021. Honda CB Shine came in next on this list of top 10 two wheeler sales in Nov 2022 with 1,14,965 units sold last month, up 37.48 percent from 83,622 units sold in Nov 2021.Top 10 Two Wheelers Nov 2022There was also the Bajaj Pulsar at No. 4 with 72,735 units sold in Nov 2022 as against 61,913 units sold in Nov 2021, relating to a 17.48 percent YoY growth. Bajaj Pulsar commanded an 8.21 percent share in this list and includes all variants of the series from 125cc to 250cc among which are Pulsar 125, NS125, 150, N160, NS160, NS200, RS200, N250, and F250.HF Deluxe, Suzuki Access, TVS JupiterHF Deluxe sales took a fall in Nov 2022 by 14.54 percent to 65,074 units, down from 76,149 units sold in Nov 2021. Suzuki Access and TVS Jupiter came in next with YoY sales growth of 13.26 percent and 7.44 percent respectively.Access sales were at 48,113 units in the past month, up from 42,481 units sold in Nov 2021 while Jupiter saw its sales increase to 47,422 units last month as against 44,139 unit sales in Nov 2021. TVS is also slated to upscale the Jupiter range, which includes Jupiter, Jupiter ZX, Jupiter Classic and Jupiter 125, in 2023 with newer features.Top 10 2WheelersNov-22Nov-21Growth % YoY1. Hero Splendor2,65,5881,92,49037.972. Honda Activa1,75,0841,24,08241.103. Honda CB Shine1,14,96583,62237.484. Bajaj Pulsar72,73561,91317.485. Hero HF Deluxe65,07476,149-14.546. Suzuki Access48,11342,48113.267. TVS Jupiter47,42244,1397.448. TVS XL 10034,46542,558-19.029. Bajaj Platina33,70260,646-44.4310. Honda CB Unicorn28,72915,55584.69Total8,85,8777,43,63519.13YoY sales de-growth was reported for both the TVS XL100 (34,465 units) and Bajaj Platina (33,702 units) by 19.02 percent and 44.43 percent respectively. The maximum YoY sales growth was seen in the case of CB Unicorn by 13,174 units or 84.69 percent to 28,729 units in Nov 2022 up from 15,555 units sold in Nov 2021. More

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    Honda Electric Motorcycle Design Sketch – USD Forks, Dual Disc

    Honda has chalked out aggressive plans for EV segment, with target to launch at least 10 new electric-two-wheelers by 2025Honda Electric Bike TeasersAs part of its program to achieve carbon neutrality, Honda will be stepping-up focus on introducing multiple electric two-wheelers as well as flex-fuel vehicles. Honda’s electric portfolio will include electric bikes, mopeds, commuters and more powerful, performance-oriented electric bikes.To expedite the process, Honda has teamed up with other companies such as Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. The collaboration will entail development of standardized swappable battery architecture. Such collaborations will help reduce development and production cost, which will benefit all stakeholders and the entire electric two-wheeler ecosystem.Honda electric bike designBased on design sketch of Honda’s upcoming electric bike, it is evident that the brand’s signature styling will continue in electric segment. This is especially true for its performance-oriented electric bikes. The image of the bike was posted by the American division of Honda. Design language of the bike looks familiar to that of recently launched CB750 Hornet and CB300F.As compared to electric scooters that offer more freedom to experiment with the design, the choices are fairly limited in case of electric bikes. A major reason is placement of battery, which has to be centrally mounted. To ensure an optimal centre of gravity, the most suitable place is lower middle section. This is where ICE-based motorcycles have their engine. Most electric bikes follow the same approach and it continues with Honda’s upcoming electric bike.Honda Electric Motorcycle Design SketchWhile only the side view is visible in the sketch, the outline of a flat-type, aggressive front fascia can be seen. Other key features include low-set handlebar, USD front forks in golden finish, sculpted fuel tank, step-up seat, short tail section, alloy wheels, disc brakes at both ends and sporty graphics.Body panelling is closely knit and tightly packed, which helps ensure a compact look and feel for the bike. Covers for the battery and electric powertrain are done in metallic finish, which introduces another layer of aesthetic dynamism. As this is a design sketch, there are likely to be several iterations before the bike reaches production stage. Newer innovations in battery technology and linked hardware could also influence the final design of the bike.Honda electric two-wheeler for IndiaHonda’s Benly e: electric scooter has been spied on road tests multiple times. Either Benly e: could be launched in India or there could be an entirely new product. With Activa the current bestseller, Honda could introduce a similar product in electric format to target the mass market. In international markets, there are multiple versions of Benly e: electric scooter. The top-spec variant has a range of 87 km.Honda Electric Two Wheeler Launch PlanHonda electric scooter for India will have multiple challengers such as Ather 450X, TVS iQube, Ola S1 Pro and Bajaj Chetak. Ola especially is quite gung-ho, having announced its intention to beat Honda Activa sales by August 2023. Whether or not it materializes remains to be seen. More

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    New Yamaha Augur 155cc Scooter Debuts – Engine From R15, Aerox

    If launched in India, Yamaha Augur Maxi Scooter will rival its sibling Aerox 155 and Aprilia SXR 1602023 Yamaha Augur 155cc Scooter DebutsIndia has a few performance-oriented scooters, apart from Yamaha Aerox 155. Some of them are TVS NTORQ and Aprilia SR 160. These were pitted as sporty scooters to appeal to younger gen who do not want commuter scooters.As sporty as they are, Yamaha Aerox 155 quickly established itself as the go-to performance scooter in India. It featured tech like VVA, liquid cooling and more which the scooter segment in India has never heard of before. Being one of the few maxi-scooters helped its cause even further.New Yamaha Augur 155cc ScooterWith demand for maxi-scooters on the rise in many parts around the world, Yamaha has unveiled yet another maxi scooter. Called Augur 155cc, it is similar to Aerox 155, but is completely different in its character and functionality. Let’s take a look.With a radical design, Yamaha Augur looks like something that came out of a Cyberpunk world. Up front, we have a new fairing that has a distinct alienist face. There are multiple body panels and all of them converge towards the centre where Augur’s LED projector headlight is housed. This is not just a regular headlight. It gets LEDs in them to illuminate the road.2023 Yamaha Augur 155cc Scooter DebutsThis headlight is very advanced, considering that it is installed in a scooter. For one, the headlight gets variable colour temperatures, yellow and white, for varied road conditions. Secondly, it gets tilt functionality which lights a secondary light towards the corner to illuminate the corner before taking a turn. This is similar to cornering headlights found in cars.2023 Yamaha Augur 155cc Scooter DebutsOther features include a 4.3” colour TFT display that gets connected functionalities like turn-by-turn navigation and check engine parameters like engine oil and battery status via phone App. Traction control, ABS, Keyless ignition, and other features complement its radical and futuristic design.Augur 155cc Scooter SpecsYamaha Augur maxi scooter features the same 155cc engine derived from R15 V4. This engine makes 14.79 bhp of power and 13.9 Nm of torque and comes equipped with a 4V head, liquid cooling and VVA tech. Aerox 155 gets a 230mm front disc and rear drum brake setup in India. Yamaha Augur maxi scooter gets a 267mm front disc with twin-pot caliper and a 230mm rear disc brake.2023 Yamaha Augur 155cc Scooter DebutsSuspension duties on Augur are handled by telescopic forks up front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Aerox 155 gets 14” alloy wheels at both ends while Augur gets 13” alloys. Augur gets a fatter front tyre at 120 section as opposed to 110 on Aerox. Rear tyre on Augur is 130 section, while Aerox gets 140.Augur gets a larger 6.1L fuel tank as opposed to 5.5L on Aerox. Owing to all this equipment, Augur weighs 132 kg and is heavier as opposed to 126 kg of Aerox 155 sold in India. Despite being largely similar to Aerox 155, Augur gets a step-through floor board which enhances practicality ten fold. Whereas Aerox 155 gets a center tunnel.[embedded content][embedded content]Yamaha India has not revealed any plans on introducing this in India. That said, we think it would be a brilliant alternative to Aerox 155 owing to its enhanced practicality and technology. More

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    Pure EV ecoDryft Electric Motorcycle Launch – 130 Km Range, 4 Colours

    Pure EV ecoDryft poses a lot of familiarities with regular commuters, except for the engine, which is replaced by a batteryPure EV ecoDryft Electric MotorcycleThe electric revolution is coming or has arrived. It depends on your perception of electric 2W segment in India where ICE 2W still dominates the market. That is changing with a slew of electric scooters from various startups and mainstream manufacturers alike. With the launch of Honda’s electric scooter in 2023, 2W EV segment is likely to get a big boost.That said, there are electric motorcycles springing up every now and then. We have Tork Kratos, Hop OXO and the upcoming Oben Rorr. But these are marketed at enthusiasts and premium end packed to the gills with gizmos. What about budget electric motorcycles? This is where Pure EV ecoDryft comes into picture.Pure EV ecoDryft ElectricThis is Pure EV’s flagship offering and is set to cater to budget and commuter motorcycle buyers. These buyers are looking to shift towards electricity for everyday commutes and an EV fits the bill perfectly. According to the company, commuter motorcycles constitute 80% of all motorcycles sold in India and more than 50% of all 2W vehicles across segments.In 2021, Pure EV launched ETryst 350 which was aimed at premium segment. With ecoDryft, Pure EV claims to be the first to offer a commuter electric motorcycle. Pricing is not yet revealed and will be announced in first week of January 2023, ahead of commencing bookings. There are 4 colours on offer – Black, Grey, Blue and Red.Pure EV ecoDryft Electric MotorcycleDr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder, PURE EV said, “The launch of this commute motorcycle is a game changer and would be a demonstration of PURE EV’s significant learnings in the powertrain design and development at our R&D centre. The core R&D activities of the company are aligned keeping in mind the expectations of the average Indian customer who generally prefers a commuting motorcycle that satisfies their daily requirements without compromising on comfort and reliability.”He added, “We have been carrying out extensive trials and testing for this product and are confident that the product will deliver highly competitive performance with respect to existing range of ICE motorcycles and will be another step in the direction of switching customers towards EVs as major ICE 2W sales are commute motorcycles. This is a game changer not only for the company but also for the country’s EV adoption vision as well.”Specs & FeaturesThe main talking point of this motorcycle is its patented battery pack. It has a capacity of holding 3.0 kWh of charge and comes with AIS 156 certification. This means, its battery should survive indirect fire for over 2 minutes. It has been designed keeping fire hazards in mind.Pure EV ecoDryft Electric MotorcyclePure EV ecoDryft claims up to 130 km of range from a single charge while top speed is capped at 75 km/h. This is inline with what budget commuters have to offer for city commutes. Looks are vastly commuter-ish and comes with a front disc brake. It gets a hub motor at the rear. Battery is mounted on to its frame where an engine would be mounted in a regular ICE commuter. More

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    Harley Davidson 350cc, 500cc First Photos Leak – Royal Enfield Rival

    With lower pricing, Harley-Davidson X350 and X500 will mainly target developing countries like India, ASEAN region and the likesNew Harley Davidson 350cc MotorcycleHarley-Davidson has been expanding its portfolio. Even though the company has been introducing new motorcycles in varied segments, there hasn’t been much success when budget and inexpensive motorcycles are concerned. Sure, we got Street 750. And later, Street Rod 750 was launched with improved quality. But their sales numbers failed to increase and Harley-Davidson’s dream of budget motorcycles still remained at large.American brand Harley-Davidson is known to offer quintessential cruiser bikes with a roaring V-twin engine. It has been one of the most popular and sought-after motorcycle brands where cruisers and choppers are considered. With prices on the higher side, its products are not often accessible to people looking for a cruiser on a budget.Harley Davidson 350cc Photos LeakThis is why Royal Enfield’s 650cc platform is currently one of the most popular choices. Not only RE 650 twins are top sellers in its category in India, but are also generating good sales outside India. Apart from offering good quality and performance, another reason for RE’s success in the 650cc segment is due to its aggressive pricing.To match in pricing, Harley-Davidson is now sourcing motorcycles from QJ Motor, parent to Keeway and Benelli brands that are currently on sale in India. Two motorcycles are in the works between both brands codenamed HD350 and HD500. First images of these motorcycles have now leaked online.New Harley Davidson 350cc MotorcycleIn reality, they are highly likely to be called X350 and X500 as seen in the leaked spy shots. The smaller X350 looks a lot like 338R concept design shown in 2019. It was supposed to be equipped with Benelli 302S’ 338cc engine. Times have changed and there is a new 353cc version of that engine in production. Hence the name X350.X350 gets a frame that is quite similar to QJ SRK350 sold overseas. Both motorcycles seem to share their USD forks at front, petal disc brakes and alloy wheel design. This 350cc engine makes around 36 bhp and doesn’t seem adequate when 195 kg weight is considered. In contrast, SRK350 weighs only 176 kg.New Harley Davidson 500cc MotorcycleThis is the one that is likely to make a lot of buzz. Harley-Davidson X500 will be vastly similar to Benelli Leoncino 500 that is sold in India. It gets a 500cc parallel-twin engine and makes 47 bhp of power. Going with its displacement, X500’s 207 kg of weight seems to be right for the segment.New Harley Davidson 500cc MotorcycleLeoncino 500 and X500 will share chassis, braking components and suspension as well. X500 dons a larger conventional dual disc setup than X350’s smaller petal discs. Stopping power comes from 4-pot calipers. With these motorcycles, Harley-Davidson is set to venture into budget cruiser motorcycles. But those who were expecting a V-Twin with belt drive, will be slightly disappointed. Both these motorcycles are expected to be launched in India next year.Source More

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    Honda CB300F Price Cut By Rs 50k – Now Cheaper Than Dominar 250

    As year-end arrives, Honda CB300F prices cut by Rs. 50,000 on its ex-sh price – This is likely to breathe new life into Honda’s 300cc lineupHonda CB300F Price Cut. Image – Auto Travel Tech.While the Indian automotive fraternity was expecting the launch of Forza 350 maxi scooter, we got the unexpected Honda CB300F. The motorcycle boasted a lightweight character which would result in peppy performance and a better power-to-weight ratio.Priced at Rs. 2.26 lakh for Deluxe variant and Rs. 2.29 lakh for Deluxe Pro variant, Honda CB300F prices seemed to be a downside for the motorcycle. Further hurting its image was the more powerful CB300R sold alongside it at Rs. 2.77 lakh (all prices ex-sh).Honda CB300F Price Cut By Rs 50KIt has come to light that dealers of the Japanese brand have slashed the ex-sh price of CB300F by Rs. 50,000 flat. As per dealer, this is part of Honda’s year-end offer for CB300F and takes the ex-sh price to around Rs. 1.75 lakh only. On-road price in Telangana state is around 2.10 lakh and in Karnataka state is around 2.2 lakh. In Chandigarh or Puducherry, on-road prices may be around Rs. 2 lakh.This seems to be a good deal for Honda fans looking to buy a 300cc motorcycle. With Rs. 50K slashed off its ex-sh price, Honda CB300F lends a whole new perspective towards it and sheds a different light on the product altogether.Honda CB300F Price CutAt first, an offer like this seemed too good to be true. Later, we confirmed the offer from multiple Honda Big Wing dealerships, including in cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru. At this price point, CB300F competes with 250cc street motorcycles like Bajaj Dominar 250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 which are priced at Rs. 1.75 lakh and Rs. 1.77 lakh respectively (ex-sh).Motorcycles like KTM Duke 200 are pricier than the Honda CB300F with this revised pricing due to year-end offer. For the price, Honda CB300F offers gold USD forks at front and a copper-colored engine head and clutch cover. These elements up the premium quotient which Honda generally aims for.Features include HSTC (Honda Selectable Torque Control) which is basically a traction control system, dual-channel ABS, fully digital instrument console with adjustable brightness, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth, full LED lighting all around, and the company boasts 10 patented tech on CB300F.Specs & FeaturesHonda CB300F gets a new 293 cc single-cylinder engine which gets a DOHC setup and a 4V head. It makes 23.8 bhp of power at 7,500 RPM and 25.6 Nm of torque at a low 5,500 RPM. This engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox and comes with oil cooling and a slipper clutch.The main highlight of this motorcycle was its low 153 kg kerb weight. In comparison, a KTM Duke 200 weighs 159 kg and Gixxer 250 weighs 156 kg despite only getting a lighter and less complex SOHC setup. Honda CB300F prices slashed with a year-end offer seems to be the right time to buy it as this offer might end in 2022. More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 500cc With Carbon Fibre Parts – Modified

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

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

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