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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

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      Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650cc Cruiser Exhaust Sound – New Spy Video

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      While 650 twins have an athletic profile, Super Meteor 650 is all bulked up for an impressive street presenceUpcoming Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser – Super Meteor or Thunderbird 650As rivals like Honda, Jawa and Yezdi attempt to challenge Royal Enfield’s supremacy, the company is working to strengthen its portfolio. An average of one product every quarter has been planned for launch over the next five years. This approach will also help cater to larger segment of users with varying tastes and preferences.While 350cc motorcycles like Classic, Meteor and Bullet will continue to be the primary volume generators, Royal Enfield will also be focusing on 650cc segment. One of the new offerings in this space will be the Super Meteor 650 cruiser. It could also be referred to as Thunderbird 650. Royal Enfield is working on Shotgun 650 as well, which is expected to be launched in early 2023.Super Meteor 650 – New Spy ShotsDesigned to dwarf most other bikes on the streets, Super Meteor 650 commands respect and attention with its sheer size. It has a curvy, retro profile with features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, tear-drop fuel tank, extra-large rear mudguard and wide rear tyre. The bike gets a horizontally placed exhaust note in chrome finish.Twin pod instrument console looks similar to that of Meteor 350. The larger pod on the left has an analogue dial along with a digital screen in the centre. The smaller pod on the right is likely to be a Tripper navigation system. Below is the latest spy video of the upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc cruiser, credit to Inigo M Sabastian. It also captures the exhaust sound of the Super Meteor 650.[embedded content][embedded content]While the bike has large proportions, the scooped-up seat will ensure easy handling even for shorter riders. Seat height can be expected to be close to that of 650 twins. Rider seat section looks wide and snug, but the relatively narrow pillion seat may not be that comfortable. This is especially true in case of longer journeys. Rider fatigue is expected to be minimal with ergonomically placed handlebar and forward-set foot pegs.Super Meteor 650 specsWhile 650 twins have standard telescopic forks, Super Meteor 650 gets USD forks at front. At the rear, the bike has twin shock absorbers. Braking setup comprises disc brakes at both ends, integrated with ByBre callipers and dual-channel ABS. While this test mule has been spotted with alloy wheels, it is possible that wire-spoke wheels may also be offered at the time of launch. The test mule can be seen with road-biased tyres.Powering Super Meteor 650 will be the 648cc parallel-twin, air-oil-cooled motor that does duty on 650 twins. It generates 47.5 PS of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed constant-mesh transmission.In comparison to Interceptor and Continental GT that are available at a starting price of around Rs 2.90 lakh and Rs 3.05 lakh respectively, Super Meteor 650 could be launched at a price of Rs 3.50 lakh. This will make it the costliest RE bike. But it will still be affordable in comparison to 650cc bikes offered by other brands. Next month, RE is getting ready to launch Hunter 350. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Vs TVS Ronin 225 Vs Bajaj Dominar 250 – Specs, Prices

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      TVS Ronin offers a unique mix of motorcycle genres without adhering to stereotypesNew TVS RoninTVS has launched the Ronin in India. It was speculated earlier that it would be named Zeppelin or Retron as hinted by TVS’ word puzzle. But TVS used the one name that was actually not in the word puzzle, good job TVS. It is a scrambler-style motorcycle with a mix of multiple motorcycle genres fused into one bike. But, where does it fit in? What should we compare it to? Ronin is trying too hard to be the Jack of all trades. But looking at Ronin, it seems to be the master of none. It could have been a lot of things. A proper cruiser that brought this dying segment back to life, an ADV that everyone wants or even a street bike or a proper scrambler. But in pursuit of uniqueness, we’re afraid that TVS Ronin might come off as ‘devoid of character’.Bajaj Pulsar 250 Vs TVS Ronin 225 Vs Bajaj Dominar 250In terms of pricing, it falls around Bajaj’s popular Pulsar F250 and N250. It also coincides with Bajaj Dominar 250. Both Pulsar F250 and N250 are powered by a 249cc single-cylinder engine with 2V making 24.1 bhp at 8750 RPM and 21.5 Nm at 6500 RPM. This engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox just like Ronin but is more powerful and has more torque too.Bajaj Pulsar 250 Vs TVS Ronin 225 Vs Bajaj Dominar 250If we bring Dominar’s KTM derived 248.8cc engine into the picture, it is far more potent than TVS Ronin. This single-cylinder engine with 4V makes 26.63 bhp at 8500 RPM and 23.5 Nm at 6500 RPM and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.What Can We Expect?In Ronin’s keynote, TVS stressed how low-speed rideability and low-end torque were paramount in the development. The torque figures reflect the same. Ronin makes 20 Nm of max torque at just 3750 RPM. It is almost half the speed where this engine is making its peak power. Bajaj Pulsar 250 makes its peak torque at 8750 RPM and Dominar 250 at 6500 RPM. So, TVS might have an Ace up its sleeves.All in all, for features it offers over the competition like adjustable levers, an integrated starter generator, 41mm USD forks, riding modes and turn-by-turn navigation, TVS Ronin appears to be pricey. At Rs. 1.70 lakh for Ronin TD, it could be dangerously close to the upcoming Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350.Looking at Ronin on paper, TVS would have been better-off with an ADV based on the potent Apache 200 4V. It would have been profitable too and would slot between Hero XPulse 200 4V and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250. Like Aston Martin created the Vulcan with most parts sourced from other cars in their portfolio. More

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      Aprilia SR Max 250cc Scooter Launch Price 26,800 Yuan (Rs 3.15 L)

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      With a more powerful motor, SR Max250 HPE (High Performance Edition) delivers improved performance as compared to standard SR Max250 maxi scooterAprilia SR Max 250cc ScooterAiming to provide a more compelling, sportier maxi-scooter to enthusiasts, Aprilia has launched SR Max250 HPE in China. While the core silhouette is the same as the standard model, SR Max250 HPE gets glossier finish and improved overall visual texture. It also gets a new grey-red colour theme.Graphics and decals have been updated for a sportier look and feel. Features that are the same as the standard model include sculpted front fascia, dual LED headlamps, a large adjustable windscreen, trendy rear view mirrors and upswept exhaust.Aprilia SR Max 250cc Scooter SpecsBiggest difference between SR Max250 HPE and the standard model is the new high-performance 244cc motor that generates 25.6 hp of max power at 8,200 rpm and 22.5 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 rpm. The older model churns out 21 hp and 21 Nm. It’s a significant boost, which is likely to deliver tangible improvements in performance. SR Max250 HPE has two ride modes of Eco and Sport, which can be activated via dedicated buttons on handlebar.In Indian market, a comparable product could be Keeway Vieste 300 that was launched earlier this year in May. Vieste 300 has a 278.2 cc motor that makes 18.7 hp at 6,500 rpm and 22 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Clearly, Aprilia SR Max250 HPE is better equipped even with a small displacement motor. However, Keeway shouldn’t be worried, as Aprilia SR Max250 HPE is unlikely to be launched here anytime soon. Priced at Rs 2.99 lakh, Keeway Vieste 300 does have the price advantage.Aprilia SR Max 250cc ScooterUsers can expect optimal ride comfort with Aprilia SR Max250 HPE, as the scooter has wide, pulled back handlebar and comfy seats with thick foam padding. Rider seat section comes with raised back support for extra comfort. For the pillion, the scooter has retractable foot rests and thick grab rails.Aprilia SR Max250 HPE featuresAs compared to the older model that has seat height of 785/815 mm, SR Max250 HPE offers 775/815 mm seat height options. The 775 mm seat height variant will make handling more convenient for shorter riders. It can also work for learners and female users. The reduction in seat height has been achieved by using 14-inch front and 13-inch rear wheel. The 815 mm seat height version utilizes 15-inch front and 14-inch rear wheel.Suspension system comprises 35mm front fork and dual rear shock absorbers with preload adjustability. Braking duties are performed by 260 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel Bosch ABS is offered as standard. Safety kit includes ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) that can automatically detect rear wheel slips and adjust engine output accordingly.Other key features of Aprilia SR Max250 HPE include a 7-inch TFT LCD instrument console. It displays a range of information such as temperature, average speed, maximum speed and fuel consumption. It has Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone pairing.Source More

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      Hero Prices July 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Maestro, Destini, Xpulse

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      Hero MotoCorp has increased prices of both its motorcycle range and scooter range in July 2022 – Here are new vs old prices2022 Hero Passion XTECHero MotoCorp has been the number one motorcycle manufacturer in India. They are like the Maruti Suzuki of motorcycles. Hero MotoCorp is primarily associated with budget commuters and then comes the performance motorcycles. But somehow, Xtreme 160R has clocked an impressive 2175.94% YoY growth in June 2022 over June 2021.But as input prices keep on rising, manufacturers tend to take some load off of them and place it on customers. Hero has increased prices across its range and some models are affected more and some, not so much. We’ll take a look at what’s what.Hero Motorcycle Prices July 2022At the top of Hero MotoCorp sales charts are their budget commuters while performance-oriented motorcycles like XPulse 200 series and Xtreme 160R are at the lower end of the sales charts. But they’re no slouch, it’s just that the sales magnitude of budget commuters in India completely overshadows the rest of the lineup.In this latest Hero MotoCorp price hike, their cheapest motorcycles are the ones to get the highest hike. Hero HF 100 and HF Deluxe are their most affordable motorcycles. Hero HF 100 gets a 7.7% hike amounting to Rs. 4,000 and HF Deluxe gets a 6.81% hike amounting to Rs. 3,820. Now, HF 100 costs Rs. 55,450 and HF Deluxe costs Rs. 59,890 (ex-sh, Delhi).Hero Motorcycle Prices July 2022 – New vs OldPricier bikes belonging to XPulse series have been hiked by Rs. 3,628 and Xtreme 160R by around Rs. 2,800. Glamour range of motorcycles have received around Rs. 1,200 hike and now cost between Rs 77,600 to Rs 88,820. Coming to Hero Splendor range, they received Rs. 1,028 hike in July 2022. Latest prices of Splendor ranges from Rs 70,408 to Rs 71,728 while Super Splendor is priced from Rs 77,200.Hero Passion Pro series got Rs. 1,500 hike, and now ranges from Rs 72,320 to Rs 77,120. In terms of motorcycles, HF 100 and HF Deluxe received the highest hike and Splendor series get the lowest.Hero Scooter Prices July 2022Coming to the Hero MotoCorp scooter prices in July 2022, Pleasure+ XTEC variants got the highest hike of Rs. 1,630 and Destini 125 STD only received a hike of Rs. 300. Other Destini 125 variants got Rs. 1,300 price hike and Maestro 125 got a price hike of Rs. 1,428.Hero MotoCorp Scooters Price List July 2022- New vs OldInterestingly, there is no price hike on the Maestro 110 ZX Drum variant. It is the only model that didn’t get any price hike for July 2022. It continues to be on sale for the same price as last month, that is Rs 66,820. All prices above are ex-sh, Delhi. More

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350 Divine – Modified By Neev Motorcycles

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      Neev Motorcycles is a custom bike building company that works mostly on classic bikesRoyal Enfield Classic 350 DivineMost Indians have a soft spot for Royal Enfield motorcycles. Even though you may not want to own one, you definitely adore the way it looks. The brand evokes enough nostalgia in you that compels you to maybe want to own one someday. Royal Enfield is one of those things that you can’t really hate. Finding faults, sure. It has tons. But hate, Nah. I would pass and I know you would too.Royal Enfield has stood the test of time and is winning hearts across the globe. Royal Enfield has been eager to add value to their customers in terms of their RSA services that can be summoned through the Royal Enfield App too.As pretty as Royal Enfield bikes are, they can be worked on and made even prettier. One of the ways to achieve it is through custom motorcycles where truly bespoke machines can be filled with character and individuality. One such custom motorcycle is built by passionate custom bike builder Neev Motorcycles.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineRoyal Enfield approached Neev Motorcycles to build them a custom motorcycle based on a Classic 350. Neev had a different vision than what Royal Enfield was trying to achieve right out of the factory. Neev wanted it to be very shouty and attention-grabbing but in a classy and elegant way. And they have struck gold at the balance between the two.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineNeev went with a bobber-styled machine instead of a cruiser that the Classic 350 is. It had to have a custom swingarm to extend the wheelbase for the low-slung bobber look. They also incorporated balloon tyres on 16” spoked wheels with a ribbed tyre pattern instead of a cross pattern. It would have looked better with white-walled tyres but it certainly does look good without it too. To fit the bigger wheels, Neev also put a custom mudguard on it too.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineHardest part of this custom job according to Neev is the fuel tank. As it was hand crafted to perfection with swooping curves and interesting patterns. The whole motorcycle gets a matte black finish and cherry on top, is polished brass fittings across the bike which lends it a royal look.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineHandlebar holders, custom RE logo on fuel tank, handlebar grips, footpegs, side panels, sissy bar at the back, fuel filler caps and even the exhaust tip is made by intricately machining and detailing solid brass and polishing it to the max.Gold DetailingBrass radiates yellow light mimicking gold. But Neev wasn’t satisfied with just brass. They used real gold leaves to detail the patterns and pinstripes on the fuel tank. It also gets a custom stitched leather seat cover with custom seats. The headlights are now LEDs and on the road, it is sure to turn a ton of heads.Royal Enfield Classic 350 DivineThis custom project was done by Neev Motorcycles under Custom World initiative from Royal Enfield where popular bike modders like Neev Motorcycles, Rajputana Customs and the likes were asked to build and showcase a custom Classic 350. Divine is Neev Motorcycle’s initiative towards this initiative. More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022 – Hero, Honda, Yamaha, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

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      Two wheeler retail sales increased 20.33 percent YoY with Hero MotoCorp and Honda in the lead by a significant marginModified RE 650 by Neev MotorcyclesIn the earlier post, we discussed the two wheelers wholesales. Now, retail sales have been released. Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released Vehicle Retail Data for June 2022. Sales have ended on a positive note when compared to sales in June 2021 with every segment posting increase in demand.Two wheeler retail sales stood at 11,19,096 units, up 20.23 percent from 9,30,825 units sold in June 2021. It was also a 40.62 percent increase over sales of 7,95,834 units sold in June 2020 while demand dipped 16.37 percent when compared to 13,38,154 unit retail sales in June 2019. Even as every two wheeler maker, with the exception of Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto, have posted a YoY sales growth, it can be seen from the attached table that electric two wheeler makers have seen a higher percentage of growth.Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022Hero MotoCorp led the sales chart in June 2022 with retail sales of 3,83,165 units, down from 4,15,395 units sold in June 2021. Market share dipped from 44.63 percent to 34.24 percent on a YoY basis. It was the company’s products such as the Glamour, Splendor, Passion and HF Deluxe motorcycles that drew in added sales. In June 2022, the company also introduced the new Passion XTec. It is presented in two variants of drum brake priced at Rs. 74,590 and disc variant priced at Rs. 78,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi).At No. 2 was Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) with retail sales at 2,85,691 units in June 2022, up from 1,96,785 units sold in June 2021. The company also noted an increase in market share to 25.53 percent from 21.14 percent YoY. TVS Motor retail sales increased to 1,66,412 units in the past month, up from 1,19,999 units sold in June 2022. Market share increased from 12.89 percent to 14.87 percent YoY. The company is also set to introduce its new bike and leaked photos suggested that it will be named Ronin.Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022 vs June 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto sales dipped to 1,00,094 units in June 2022 from 1,07,055 units sold in June 2021. The company’s market share also fell to 8.94 percent from 11.50 percent held in the same month of last year. Bajaj Auto recently inaugurated Chetak Technology’s new manufacturing facility at Akurdi from where they will be rolling out their electric two wheelers expanding the Chetak EV portfolio.Retail sales of Suzuki 2W increased twofold YoY, selling more two-wheelers in the domestic market than Royal Enfield and Yamaha Motor India. Retail sales stood at 50,099 units, up from 25,170 units sold in June 2021. Market share also doubled to 4.48 percent from 2.70 percent held in June 2021. Yamaha and Royal Enfield sales stood at 44,475 units and 42,813 units respectively in June 2022, up from 22,409 units and 36,156 units sold in June 2021. Both the automakers have seen an increase in market share as well.Electric Two Wheeler Sales June 2022Coming to the electric two wheeler makers in the country, sales of Okinawa Autotech increased from 959 units sold in June 2021 to 6,980 units in the past month. Market share increased to 0.62 percent from 0.10 percent. Okinawa has also announced a mega factory in the state of Rajasthan and plan investment of Rs 1200-1,500 crore in electric two-wheelers over next two year.Two Wheeler Retail Sales June 2022 vs May 2022 (MoM)Ampere Vehicles retail sales were at 6,540 units in June 2022 up from 268 units sold in June 2021. Ampere Electric, also experienced roll-out of its 50,000th electric scooter from its Ranipet facility in Tamil Nadu. This is particularly notable as this milestone comes just 7 months following the facility commencing operations at the end of 2021.Hero Electric sales were at 6,503 units in the past month from 1,200 units sold in June 2021 bringing up market share to 0.58 percent from 0.13 percent YoY. There was also Ola Electric (5,874 units), Ather Energy (3,808 units), Piaggio (3,553 units) and Classic Legends (3,294 units) on this list while Revolt and PUR Energy saw June 2022 retail sales at 2,423 units and 1,125 units respectively. There were others on the list that contributed 6,247 units to total retail sales in June 2022 from 1,115 units retailed in June 2021. More

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      TVS Ronin Colours Detailed In First Look Walkaround – Exhaust Note

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      TVS promises a unique approach to motorcycling with Ronin that breaks genre-specific stereotypesNew TVS Ronin Walkaround – Exhaust NoteAll the speculations that were spinning around the names are stomped by TVS and revealed that it is in fact, the Ronin. TVS’ new Scrambler-styled Ronin aims to break motorcycle genre stereotypes and is a culmination of multiple segments bringing a certain uniqueness to the table. This is everything you need to know about the TVS Ronin.TVS Ronin comes with SS, DS and TD variants. SS is priced at Rs. 1,49,000 and gets Lightning Black and Magnum Red colours. DS is priced at Rs. 1,56,500 and gets Delta Blue and Stargaze Black colours. The top-spec TD comes with Galactic Grey priced at Rs. 1,68,750 and Dawn Orange priced at Rs. 1,70,750. All-prices ex-sh.TVS Ronin Walkaround – Exhaust NoteRonin offers an upright posture that is comfortable on any terrain. It also gets adjustable brake and clutch levers to further aid comfort. It is an all-new double-cradle chassis. Promises to be most stable on the highway in the segment. It gets 41mm USD big-piston Showa forks at front that are tuned for comfort and dynamics.Rear suspension is taken care of by a gas-charged mono-shock unit. The wheelbase is shorter to make it planted and also responsive to tips and turns. The kerb weight is 160 kg and the ground clearance at 181mm assures good cornering clearance too. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below by Dino’s Vault, which also reveals the exhaust note of TVS Ronin.[embedded content][embedded content]Ronin gets a TVS Remora AT tyre with block patterns. It gets 17” alloy wheels wrapped with 110/70 rubber at front and 130/70 rubber at the rear. TVS has equipped the Ronin with ride modes too. It gets Rain and Urban modes which intervenes when slippage is detected to ensure maximum traction. It gets a 300mm disc at front and a 240mm disc at the rear. SS and DS variants get single-channel ABS and TD variant gets dual-channel ABS.Ronin also gets a sophisticated LED headlight setup promising good throw and intensity. Tail lights and turn indicators also get LED treatment. It gets a circular mono-pod fully-digital instrument cluster that is offset to the left which gets DTE, SmartXonnect connected-tech, notifications and alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and voice assistant too.TVS Ronin – EngineTVS Ronin is powered by an all-new 225.9cc, oil-cooled engine. This engine generates 20.4 PS of power at 7750 RPM and 20 Nm of torque at 3750 RPM and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It gets a first-in-segment starter/generator which allows for instant and silent starts.TVS Ronin SpecsThe engine promises very strong low and mid-range torque. It also boasts a unique flat torque curve, which TVS promises is as flat as it gets. It is coupled with a slip and assist clutch ensuring smooth shifts and light clutch lever operation aiding rider comfort.TVS also stressed how refined the new engine is, which highly enhances comfort. The main highlight of this engine is low-end torque promising low-speed ambling around in the city in 3rd or even 4th gear. This new engine is also tuned to be friendly with gradients too. TVS says that extensive R&D has been done to tweak the sound, promising a unique exhaust tone that is unlike any other TVS. More