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      TVS Ronin 225cc Launched – 3 Variants, 20 PS, 20 Nm, 120 Kmph Top Speed

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      TVS Ronin scrambler motorcycle has been launched in India – 3 variants are on offer, TVS RONIN SS, TVS RONIN DS, and the top variant, TVS RONIN TDNew TVS Ronin LaunchedWhile entry-level retro segment was earlier the preserve of Royal Enfield, new challengers have emerged in recent times such as Honda CB350, Jawa and Yezdi. With growing popularity of such bikes, TVS will be looking to target this space in an aggressive manner. The contender from TVS is the Ronin scrambler motorcycle.Before the launch today, there were a lot of rumours about the new TVS motorcycle; From Zeppelin to Retron. They have all now been put to rest. There is only one new motorcycle, and that is TVS Ronin.TVS Ronin PricesTVS Ronin PricesThe new TVS motorcycle is priced from Rs 1.49 lakh for the base TVS RONIN SS, offered in two colours of Magma Red and Lightening Black. TVS RONIN DS mid variant is priced at Rs 1.56 lakh and come in Stargaze Black and Delta Blue colour option. Top of the line TVS RONIN TD is offered in Galactic Grey colour and Dawn Orange. Former is priced at Rs 1.68 lakh while the latter is Rs 1.71 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.TVS Ronin has retro styling with circular headlamp and rear view mirrors, tear-drop fuel tank and wide rear mudguard. Other key features include dual-tone colour theme, USD forks in golden finish, slim seat design and conventional grabrail. Lower section of the bike has blacked-out components such as the engine, belly pan and exhaust. It has multi-spoke alloy wheels in dual-tone finish.TVS Ronin PricesTVS Ronin claims to offer a comfortable riding stance with wide handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. It can work across city streets, highway cruising and some mild off road tracks as well. Bike weighs 160 kgs. It gets 17 inch alloys with tubeless tyres.New TVS Ronin LaunchedFor such a versatile bike, TVS has equipped it with SmartXonnect connectivity platform. With SmartXonnect, users can access features such as turn-by-turn navigation, race telemetry, low fuel warning and assist, lean angle mode, crash alert and call / SMS alerts. It also gets a Tour Mode.Key Features of TVS Ronin• All LED Lamps• Signature T-shaped pilot lamp• Asymmetric Speedometer• Exhaust & Muffler design• Chain Cover• 9 Spoke Alloy Wheels• Block Tread Tyres• Digital Cluster (DTE – Distance to Empty, ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival, Gear Shift Assist, Side Stand Engine Inhibitor, Service Due Indication, Low Battery Indicator)• Voice Assist• Turn by Turn Navigation• Incoming Call Alert / Receive• Custom Window Notification• Ride Analysis on TVS SmartXonnect App• Rain & Urban ABS Modes• Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) – Low noise feather touch start• Upside Down Front Fork (USD)• Rear Monoshock• Glide Through Technology (GTT)• Assist and Slipper Clutch• 3-Step Adjustable leverNew TVS RoninTVS Ronin specsTVS Ronin is powered by a new 225cc motor, derived from the 200cc unit that does duty on TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. It is capable of delivering around 20 bhp of max power @ 7750 Nm and 20 Nm @ 3750 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Top speed of TVS Ronin is 120 kmph. While it gets USD forks at front, a monoshock unit will handle suspension duties at rear. TVS Ronin will have disc brakes at both ends. Single channel ABS is on offer with base and mid variant, while top variant gets dual ABS.TVS Ronin SpecsTVS Ronin will help bridge the gap that TVS currently has in its portfolio. The Chennai-based manufacturer currently offers bikes in 100cc to 200cc and 310cc segments. TVS may have hit upon the perfect formula with Ronin, at a time when there’s growing interest in the quarter-litre motorcycle segment. Deliveries will start at select TVS showrooms across India from later this month.TVS Ronin SpecsCommenting on the launch, Mr. Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, said, “The launch of the new TVS RONIN is a significant milestone for TVS Motor. The TVS RONIN motorcycle is designed from a blank canvas to be a reflection of the spontaneous, fluidic, versatile and multi-faceted young rider of today. It is designed to create an effortless and ‘unscripted’ riding experience. True to the TVS brand it has cutting edge technology and connectivity. TVS Ronin is a lifestyle partner complete with an exclusive range of merchandise and accessories, a riding community, and an effortless customisation process.”TVS Ronin SpecsMr. Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, commented, “Motorcycling at the global level is changing. It is moving from serving a functional purpose to enabling self-expression, freedom, and the willingness to explore. Inspired by our customers’ need to chart ‘unscripted’ journeys, the TVS RONIN will carve a new segment based on an emerging lifestyle free from stereotypes, dated codes, and legacy baggage.TVS Ronin Brochure – FeaturesThis is thereby transforming the premiumisation into personalisation more and more, creating a trend in the two-wheeler segment. The motorcycle will bring a premium lifestyle experience for our customers, offering a differentiated brand ecosystem. I am sure our customers would appreciate the distinctive riding character of this motorcycle.” More

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      Hero Splendor Lookalike Electric Motorcycle – Price Rs 1.25 L, Range 140 Km

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      Belgaum-based manufacturer ADMS has a diversified EV portfolio comprising electric scooters, motorcycles and electric tricycleHero Splendor Lookalike Electric MotorcycleAt the 3rd edition of Green Vehicle Expo held in Bengaluru, ADMS launched its new electric motorcycle named Boxer. While the name piracy is apparent, ADMS Boxer has borrowed heavily from Hero Splendor. Excluding the concealed mid-section that houses the battery, the rest of the bike is largely a xerox copy of Splendor.Complete details about ADMS Boxer are not available at this point of time. It has a claimed range of 140 km, which will be available when the bike is used in Eco mode. It has a lithium-ion battery pack that sends power to a hub mounted motor. ADMS Boxer has three ride modes as well as a reverse mode. Such features are now offered as standard in most electric two-wheelers.ADMS Boxer stylingFeatures that are almost the same as that of Splendor include the rectangular headlamp, front cowl, front and rear mudguard, fuel tank, seat design and grab rail. Unless one gets to have a closer look at this bike, it could be easily mistaken for a modified version of Hero Splendor.Even the suspension setup of telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers closely resembles that of Splendor. However, being an electric bike, ADMS Boxer does get some unique features. For example, it has different handlebar design and positioning, chrome-tipped grips and unique switch cube.Hero Splendor Lookalike Electric MotorcycleWhile the cockpit section and twin pod instrument console have a familiar design, the fuel gauge has been replaced with a battery percentage indicator. The left pod has the speedometer and milometer, just like Splendor. Of course, the graphics inside the dials are different in comparison to that of Splendor.Mid-section of the ADMS Boxer is fully faired and there doesn’t seem to be any opening for removing the battery pack. It is likely that this bike has a non-removable battery with the charging port accessible via the faux fuel tank. As complete info is not available, such details cannot be confirmed.ADMS EV portfolioMost electric two-wheelers offered by ADMS have a range of 100-120 km. One of the bestsellers is the ADMS-TTX electric scooter that has a rated power of 1,500W. Users can choose from battery options of 60V/30AH and 72V/45AH. Charging takes 4-8 hours. The battery is covered by a warranty of three years. Some of the key features include centre locking, anti-theft alarm and keyless entry. Mobile app connectivity is optional. The scooter is ICAT and ARAI certified.For motorcycle enthusiasts, an option could be ADMS M3 that has a top speed of 70 kmph. The bike utilizes a 72V, 45AH battery that takes around 5-6 hours of charging time. ADMS M3 has been certified by ICAT. Upcoming ADMS products include an e-Bullet that will have a 72V, 90AH battery pack, supplying power to a 3000 / 4000 W motor. It will have a top speed of 120 kmph.Source More

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      Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs Pulsar N250 – Compared Side By Side

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      Pulsar N160 & N250 will continue to provide affordable performance & upholding OG Pulsar’s legacyBajaj Pulsar N160 vs N250 – SouRik MotoworldDubbed as ‘The Fastest Indian’, Pulsar range has captivated hearts both here in India and abroad. With a wide range of choices, Bajaj is expanding its stupendously popular Pulsar marque vertically and horizontally. The new breed of Pulsars with updated design language, are expected to take the OG Pulsar’s legacy even higher.Bajaj is proud of the new Pulsar N160 and calls it, ‘The New Gold Standard Of 160cc Motorcycles’. It gets a 4V head like its arch-rival Apache RTR 160 4V from TVS. It sits below the Pulsar N250 in the company’s performance segment. Here is a look at the two motorcycles together.Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs Pulsar N250If you look at both these motorcycles in a passing glance, you would be hard-pressed to say which is which. This is because they look very similar. Both motorcycles get the same body panels. They get the same fuel tank with 14 litre capacity, same handlebar, same headlight setup with bi-LED projector, same instrument console, same set of features and functionalities too.Both motorcycles even get the same 300mm front (except for 280mm on single-channel ABS variant) and 230mm rear discs and calipers, same 37mm front telescopic suspension (except for 31mm on single-channel ABS variant) and rear mono-shock, they get the same 17” alloy wheels with 100/80 tyre at front and 130/70 at the rear. They get the same seats, same tail-lights and tyre hugger, same swingarm and most things. Take a look at the side by side comparison of these two Pulsar motorcycles in the video below by SouRik Motoworld.[embedded content][embedded content]So, that’s it then? Let’s wrap up this post? No. Because we’re yet to come to the heart of the matter. Because in their beating and pulsating heart, they prominently differ. Like their name suggests, N250 falls in the quarter-litre segment and N160 falls in the 160cc segment. N160 gets a 164.82cc single-cylinder 4V engine making 15.68 bhp of power at 8750 RPM and 14.65 Nm of torque at 6750 RPM. It gets oil cooling and Bajaj’s trademark DTS-i and Twin Spark technology too.Pulsar N250, however, gets a 249cc single-cylinder engine making 24.1 bhp of power at 8750 RPM and 21.5 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. It gets oil cooling with a bigger radiator than N160 and Bajaj’s trademark DTS-i and Twin Spark technology too.Price & CompetitionApart from the heart, we can see some more changes mechanically. Pulsar N160 gets an underbelly exhaust and Pulsar N250 gets a conventional exhaust. It has a dual-barrel design incorporated in a stubby canister. Pulsar N250’s sound is a lot louder and has a lot of growl and bass due to a bigger chamber for resonance.Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs N250 – Specs and PriceOther changes include LED indicators on Pulsar N250 and normal halogen bulbs on N160. N250 also gets an engine temperature sensor and the instrument cluster has an overheating indication too which Pulsar N160 lacks. In terms of pricing, Pulsar N160 starts from Rs. 1.22 lakh for single-channel ABS and Rs. 1.27 lakh for dual-channel ABS model. It takes the fight to Apache RTR 160 4V and the likes (both prices ex-sh).Pulsar N250, however, starts from Rs. 1.43 lakh for single-channel ABS model and Rs. 1.50 lakh for dual-channel ABS model and competes with lower-tier 250cc bikes where FZ25 and the likes lie. More

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      TVS Zeppelin, Retron Name In Teaser – Three New Motorcycles?

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      TVS Motors is getting ready to launch their new motorcycle on July 6th and a lot of possibilities span around what it could beTVS New Motorcycle – Ronin, Zeppelin, Retron ?If a manufacturer can somehow sneakily and stealthily launch a product without getting papped, it is TVS. We have seen it with the launch of Raider 125. With a population as ridiculously immense as India’s and how densely it is condensed, it is very commendable. It is not like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but it is like pulling a hat out of a rabbit.Just before the launch, leaked photos suggested that the name of their new motorcycle is Ronin. This modern cafe racer style motorcycle had design inspiration from the TVS Zeppelin concept. But with another set of teasers out, it seems there is more than one motorcycle planned for launch.TVS Zeppelin R is Zeppelin Retron or Zeppelin Ronin?TVS shared a teaser for its upcoming launch in the form of a word puzzle and asked to guess what we can see. We saw a lot of words in that puzzle, except for Ronin. Huh? We double and triple-checked the earlier leaked image and it has Ronin branding on it. Instead, TVS has something planned with the name Zeppelin and Retron.We searched for possible keywords on the internet, thinking that something would turn up and it did. Most names that are expected, like Ronin, Retron, and Zeppelin all lead to an ad developed by TVS for Google search results with keyword Zeppelin on it. If you search for Retron and Ronin, the ad for TVS Zeppelin pops up. We also searched for other TVS products out of curiosity like Raider and Apache, and that also triggered the same ad at the top of Google search results.TVS New Motorcycle TeaserIf you click on the ad, it will take you to a landing page of TVS Motors, where they have their upcoming motorcycle teaser. Coming back to the word puzzle, we managed to spot Zeppelin, Retron, Explore, Experiment, Innovate, Improvise and Plants (It bugged us too).TVS Zeppelin Name In Google Search – Promoted by TVS MotorIs TVS Launching Three New Motorcycles?With so many names out there, it is likely that TVS could launch two or three new motorcycles – Zeppelin, Retron and Ronin. We know that the 250cc segment is heating up in demand. Bajaj has flooded the market with the launch of multiple motorcycles in the 250cc range. They have seven 250cc motorcycles on offer under their brands – Pulsar, Dominar, KTM, Husqvarna.TVS has none in this segment as of now. In the performance segment, they have Apache 200 and then Apache 310. Nothing in between. Is TVS planning on filling this gap tomorrow, with the launch of not 1, but 3 new motorcycles? One could be named Ronin, 2nd one Zeppelin and 3rd Retron.TVS has registered names – Zepplin R, Retron and RoninThese could be based on the same platform, share parts and engine. A 220cc single delivering about 20 hp mated to 5 speed gearbox? One could be a scrambler (Retron), cafe racer (Ronin) and cruiser (Zeppelin)? Whatever it is, we will know for sure tomorrow, which is when the New TVS motorcycle launch event is. More

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      Benelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser Launch Price Rs 2.9 Lakh

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      After launching two scooters in India, Benelli Keeway has announced the launch of a cruiser motorcycleBenelli Keeway 250cc LaunchHungary-based two-wheeler manufacturer Keeway has presence across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa. The company is currently part of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Qianjiang Group. The latter also happens to own Benelli. India being one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world, Keeway has commenced operations here, starting with the their scooters and cruiser motorcycle.Benelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser K-Lite stylingAs far as the core silhouette is concerned, the Keeway K-Lite looks like a modified version of the Bajaj Avenger motorcycle. It has resemblance to some of the Harley Davidson roadsters as well. K-Lite comes across as a no-frills bike with a largely minimalistic design. It has a retro profile, evident in the round headlamp and circular turn indicators and tail light.Some of the key features of K-Lite include retro-styled fuel tank, side panels in metallic finish, alloy wheels, short tail section and rear tyre hugger. It has a compact exhaust pipe with perforated heat shield. In its home market Hungary, Keeway K-Lite is offered in colour options of grey and black. India too gets the same colours.Keeway K-Lite is designed for both city rides as well as long distance cruising. Riding ergonomics appears quite comfortable with pulled-back, wide handlebar and forward-set footpegs. Seat appears to be comfy as well, although there doesn’t seem much space for a pillion rider. This is especially true in the context of long-distance cruising.Benelli Keeway 250cc LaunchBenelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser SpecsPowering the cruiser is a V-Twin air cooled 249cc motor delivering 18.7 hp @ 8500 rpm and 19 Nm torque @ 5500 rpm. Transmission is via a 5 speed unit. Drive system is via a belt.Benelli Keeway 250cc LaunchSpeaking about dimensions, it is 2230mm long, 920mm wide and 1090mm tall. Wheelbase stands at 1530mm, ground clearance is 160mm while fuel tank capacity is at 20 liters. It gets USD forks in the front, hydraulic twin shox at the rear, LED headlight and tail light, Dual ABS. Front tyre is 120/80-R16 while rear gets 140/70-R16.New Benelli Keeway 250cc Cruiser is offered in a choice of three colours – Matte Blue, Matte Dark Grey and Matte Black. Prices are dependent on the colour option you chose. Matte Blue is the cheapest at Rs 2.89 lakh, Grey is Rs 2.99 lakh and Black is Rs 3.09 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.Benelli Keeway 250cc LaunchAt this price point and package it offers, it will be a challenging task for Keeway to match the wide fan following and affordability factor associated with Royal Enfield motorcycles. The latter currently leads the middleweight motorcycle segment with more than 80% market share. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Accessories Spied Ahead Of Launch

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      Hunter 350 seems to be inspired by the Triumph Street Twin premium cruiser motorcycle in its designRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 AccessoriesRoyal Enfield has had astounding success in India and the world recently – when it comes to 350cc to 650cc motorcycle segment. Their new-gen motorcycles like the Meteor are one of the turning points towards its success. Royal Enfield has also been lauded globally for its 650cc parallel-twin platform which offers incredible value.Royal Enfield has experimented with various products and categories. Launching a good product at a reasonable price seems to be the mantra. It worked wonders with 650 twins which are now very popular in India as well as in Europe and North America. Royal Enfield is expected to stick with the same strategy with upcoming Hunter 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Accessories SpiedUnlike other Royal Enfield motorcycles which have a sense of size and proportions about them, Hunter 350 will be lean and athletic. Hunter 350 will be less bulky as seen in the latest spy shots. This might also be the lightest motorcycle from Royal Enfield and also most street-friendly.In these new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 spy shots, you can see the motorcycle is near-production ready. It is seen wearing interesting accessories. The one here seems to be wearing the touring pack, that includes a windscreen, pillion backrest and panniers.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 AccessoriesEven though the motorcycle has lost some mass, it hasn’t lost its retro and classic charm. It gets round headlights, round mirrors, round instrumentation and the classic, but lean fuel tank. The company is expected to launch the Hunter 350 in different styles as some spy shots of the Hunter 350 are with spoke wheels and some with alloy wheels. It also gets a single-piece seat and the ergonomics of Hunter 350 are expected to be quite upright.The suspension on the front will be a telescopic unit. At the rear, it will get twin shocks. We can expect Royal Enfield to provide dual-channel ABS as standard along with the same braking hardware from the Meteor 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 launch – 7th AugHunter 350 will be a entry-level motorcycle by Royal Enfield. It is likely to under-cut their current cheapest motorcycle, the Bullet 350. With the Hunter 350, Royal Enfield will target the Indian masses looking for a reasonably priced modern scrambler with decent performance on tap. Hunter 350 will get the same engine as Meteor 350 and the state of tune is not yet revealed by the company. It will be mated to the same 5-speed gearbox found on Meteor 350. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 AccessoriesRoyal Enfield is gearing up for a slew of motorcycle launches. A lot of Royal Enfield motorcycles have been spied including different variants of the Hunter 350, Himalayan 450, Himalayan 450 scrambler, new-gen Bullet 350 and Shotgun 650 to name a few.Of all these new launches, Hunter 350 is expected to be the least expensive and to act as an entry-level motorcycle into Royal Enfield’s portal. Given Royal Enfield’s pricing strategy, we expect it to be priced from around Rs. 1.5 lakh (ex-sh). In a market where a premium 125 cc street motorcycle costs Rs. 1.70 lakh (ex-sh), a cruiser motorcycle priced at Rs. 1.5 lakh, with a potent 350 cc engine is not a bad choice.In India, the 350 cc market has been dominated by Royal Enfield. But as brands like Honda and Jawa launch competitive products in this segment, Hunter 350 will make sure that Royal Enfield will retain its over 90% market share in 350 cc segment for a long time. TVS is also getting ready to launch a scrambler cruiser in the Rs 1.5 lakh range. It is likely to be be called Zeppelin, Retron or Ronin.Source More

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      Two Wheeler Sales June 2022 – Hero, Honda, Bajaj, TVS, Suzuki, RE

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      Total YoY and MoM two wheeler sales improve in June 2022 – Hero MotoCorp dominates domestic sales, and Bajaj Auto leads exportsNew Hero Splendor XTECWhen discussing sales, two-wheelers far exceed the number of cars sold in India. In June 2022, all 2W manufacturers in this list reported sales growth barring Bajaj. The report only takes into account electric scooters sold by TVS and Bajaj. Yamaha sales report is as yet unavailable.On the domestic front, a total of 12,40,137 units were sold. Noticeably higher that 10,28,309 units sold YoY at volume gain of 2,11,828 units at 20.60 percent growth. Hero MotoCorp domestic sales top the chart at 4,63,210 units, up from 4,38,514 units. Growth of 5.63 percent equated to 24,696 units in volume gain. Honda 2Ws reported max growth for the month at 67.36 percent. Volume gain stood at 1,43,107 units, up at 3,55,560 units from 2,12,453 units.Two Wheeler Sales June 2022TVS sold 1,93,090 units, up from 1,45,413 units. Growth is reported at almost a third at volume gain of 47,677 units. Bajaj domestic 2W sales fell to 1,25,083 units, down from 1,55,640 units. Volume loss stood at 30,557 units at 19.63 percent decline. Suzuki two wheeler sales were up at 52,929 units from 40,474 units. At 30.77 percent growth, volume gain stood at 12,355 units.Royal Enfield sales only just surpassed the 50k units mark, up from 35,815 units. Volume gain is reported at 14,450 units at 40.35 percent growth. MoM total 2W domestic sales were up from 11,88,937 units at volume gain of 51,200 units.Two Wheeler Sales June 2022Two Wheeler Exports June 2022The 2W export market is dominated by Bajaj. For the month, total 2W exports were up at 3,67,700 units from 3,14,728 units. Volume gain stood at 52,972 units at 16.83 percent growth. Bajaj exports rose to 190,865 units from 1,54,938 units. Volume gain stood at 35,927 units at sales growth of 23 percent. TVS exports stood at just over 1 lakh units, up from 92,679 units. Volume gain is reported at just under 8k units at 8.57 percent growth.Two Wheeler Exports June 2022Honda 2W exports were up at 28,322 units from 20,044 units. Volume gain stood at 8,278 units at 41.30 percent growth. Hero exports fell by 29 percent, down at 21,322 units from 30,646 units. Volume loss stood at about 9k units. Suzuki exports surpassed the 15k mark, up from 9,188 units at a volume gain of 5.9k units. Royal Enfield exports gained 3.9k units, up at 11,142 units from 7,233 units. MoM total exports were up from 3,22,681 units at volume gain of 45k units.Total sales graph essays growthWhen total (domestic and exports) sales are considered, all of the above manufacturers were in the green for June 2022. Hero MotoCorp total sales rose to 4,84,867 units, up from 4,69,160 units. Honda two wheeler sales were up at 3,83,882 units from 2,32,497 units at volume gain of over 1.5 lakh units. Bajaj finds itself third on the list owing to exports. Total sales were reported at 3,15,948 units, up from 3,10,578 units at marginal growth of 1.73 percent.Two Wheeler Total (Sales + Exports) June 2022TVS total sales rose to 2,93,715 units, up from 2,38,092 units at volume gain of 55,623 units. Suzuki total sales crossed the 68k mark, up from 49,662 units. Enfield total sales rose to 61,407 units from 43,048 units YoY. Total sales for June 2022 is reported at 16,07,837 units, up from 13,43,037 units. Volume gain stood at 2,64,800 units at 19.72 percent growth. MoM total sales was up from 15,11,618 units at volume gain of 96,219 units. Sales growth is reported at 6.37 percent. More

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      Royal Enfield Digital RSA Via Mobile App Launched – Classic, 650 Twins, Meteor

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      With RSA, Royal Enfield aims to utilize its relatively widespread dealer network to offer more value to customersModified Meteor by Ironwood CustomRoyal Enfield has been the strongest player in the modern retro classic motorcycles. Bajaj, Yezdi, Jawa and Honda have been trying to get a piece of the pie, even though they’re successful in their own ways, Royal Enfield is a force to be reckon with. It has held its dominance successfully and has been branching out both vertically and horizontally to stay ahead of the competition.The name Royal Enfield invokes a certain nostalgia in motorcycle fans around the world. My uncle used to have a diesel-powered one in matt green shade and I loved it as a child. My father, however, chose a vastly superior and utterly reliable 4-stroke Hero Honda CD-100 SS.It is already 30 years old and will probably outlive me too. But I wish he had bought an inferior Royal Enfield back then. It wouldn’t be pristine now like CD-100 is, but it would’ve been like an art piece trophy that I would love to look at. And with the new Digital RSA launched, maintaining REs and getting support is easier than ever before.Royal Enfield Digital RSA servicesTo offer its customers more value from its relatively vast dealer network, Royal Enfield had launched 24X7 RSA (Roadside Assistance) services in India as well as in markets abroad. Until now, to avail RSA, you would have to call their customer care. But now, the process has been made much simpler with Digital RSA.Royal Enfield Digital RSA Via Mobile AppOwners of Royal Enfield motorcycles (Bullet, Meteor, Classic, Electra, 650 Twins, Himalayan) who have valid RSA, can now get help with the touch of a button. All they have to do is open their RE app and request RSA. RSA assures that a technician will be deployed to the customer’s breakdown location for minor faults and immediate repair requirements.RSA also assures that this conveyance and labour costs are covered by Royal Enfield and the customer only has to pay for parts that aren’t subjected under warranty or company’s AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract). According to RSA, mechanical, electrical and crash incidents that happened anywhere on National highways, State highways, or motorable roads within mainland India are will be handled on spot or towed to the nearest service station if necessary.RSA ValidityIf a customer wants service at his home or office, RSA services are limited to 2 interventions per contract. Other than just breakdowns related to mechanical, electrical and crashes, Royal Enfield RSA also covers flat tyre assistance (payable), battery drain (battery payable), incorrect fueling, fuel delivery (payable for up to 5 litres), key lockout (payable for locks and keys) and medical referral (payable for medical attention). Digital RSA is only available for India as of now.[embedded content][embedded content]In global markets like Australia, Europe and North America, RSA is complimentary throughout the warranty period. In India, however, it is only complimentary for the first year and then it has to be renewed on a yearly basis for a nominal price of around Rs. 1000.  More