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    Royal Enfield Classic 650cc Spied – LED Headlight, Dual Tone Alloys

    Royal Enfield Classic 650cc Spied – Alloys, LED HeadlightRoyal Enfield will be launching multiple derivates of the 650cc platform in the coming few months which includes a cruiser, a roadster and a bobberRoyal Enfield has various new upcoming projects on its plate and most of them are undergoing the testing phase. By now, we have clearly established that the iconic brand is developing multiple derivatives of a 650cc Twin with a low-slung cruiser stance. To be precise, the Chennai-based bikemaker is planning to launch 3 bikes in this space.The first one in this range is a cruiser which could be named Super Meteor 650 since the ‘Meteor’ branding is used by Royal Enfield for its cruiser offering in the 350cc category. The second one is a single-seat bobber tentatively titled Shotgun 650 which could be based on the SG650 Concept.The latter made its maiden appearance at the last edition of EICMA in Milan, Italy. The last derivative of the 650cc model appears to be a modern classic roadster which could be a more premium and powerful equivalent of Classic 350. Probably, this version will be named Classic 650. Judging by all the recent spy shots, all three motorcycles have very similar styling.Royal Enfield Classic 650cc – Design &amp, ErgonomicsLike most Royal Enfield models, all upcoming 650cc motorcycles flaunt a retro design template commonly associated with the brand. This involves common highlights such as a round headlight and taillight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, broad front and rear fenders, dual exhaust pipes and mufflers, and a low-slung cruiser-like stance. However, all three bikes are expected to offer different riding experiences.Royal Enfield Classic 650cc SpiedFor instance, in the latest set of spy shots, the footpegs are centre-set and the handlebar is set slightly lower which gives it a slightly committed yet comfortable riding posture. The cruiser offering in this space gets forward-set footpegs with taller handlebars which provide relaxed riding ergonomics.Further, the shape of exhaust canisters in the latest spy pics resembles the one used in Classic 350. It is seen with dual tone alloys, LED headlights and tail lamps. Instrument cluster is similar to new Royal Enfield motorcycles with digital / analogue console along with Tripper Navigation.Hardware & Powertrain SetupThat said, all three motorcycles will be based on the same platform which currently underpins the 650 Twins- Interceptor and Continental GT. The latest test prototype was seen rolling on alloy wheels whereas other iterations of the RE 650 were seen riding on wire-spoked wheels.Royal Enfield Classic 650cc SpiedSuspension duties will be handled by upside-down or upright forks (depending on the variant) at front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Powering Classic 650 will be a familiar 648cc parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine which propels the current 650 Twins. This motor kicks out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque while being paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch.However, tuning and power delivery of the engine could be different in all models. More clarity on the upcoming 650cc models is expected in the coming few months. More

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    Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Launched In 20 Cities – 11 States

    Bajaj Chetak Electric ScooterChetak has quite a few USPs including steel body, IP67 water resistance, soft-touch switches and solid gear driveAfter roughly two decades when Bajaj had made the shift from scooters to focus exclusively on motorcycles, the company re-entered the scooter segment with Chetak in 2020. At the time of its launch, Chetak electric scooter was offered only in Pune and Bengaluru. Since then, the company has continuously expanded Chetak’s presence in new states and cities.Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter – 20 cities coveredAs of now, Chetak is available across 11 states. These include Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal. Chetak is available in 20 cities. It includes Visakhapatnam, Mapusa, Surat, Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore, Hubli, Cochin, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Kolkata.Now that the pandemic situation has started to ease, Bajaj will be working on Chetak’s expansion plans in a more aggressive manner. According to Rakesh Sharma, executive director at Bajaj Auto, there are plans to double Chetak’s network over the next few weeks. It seems doable since Bajaj is primarily utilizing its existing KTM dealerships for Chetak. Some cities do have exclusive experience centres for Chetak.Established manufacturers like Bajaj have ready resources to make new products available across India at short notice. TVS also has this advantage, which it has been utilizing for its iQube electric scooter. TVS is also working proactively to make iQube available in more cities across the country.Sales Last 12 MonthsChetakiQubeFeb-21150203Mar-2190355Apr-21508307May-21310Jun-21452639Jul-21730540Aug-21364649Sep-21642766Oct-21835395Nov-21511699Dec-217281,212Jan-221,2681,529Avg Per Month526608Total6,3097,294In comparison, newer companies have to take care of both production and expanding the dealer network. Everything has to be done from scratch essentially. In electric two-wheeler space, startups like Ather Energy, Okinawa, Ampere, Revolt, etc. have had to face such challenges.Some startups like Ola Electric have taken a completely different approach, wherein the entire sales and after-sales process is managed online. Ola does not operate any dealerships, which can have significant advantages in terms of cost cutting and operations management. However, it remains to be seen if this radical approach to sales and distribution will continue to be beneficial with a larger customer base.Startups leadEven though established players like Bajaj and TVS have ready resources in terms of sales and distribution, it is startups that are leading in electric two-wheeler space. EVs from companies like Hero Electric, Okinawa, Ather, Ampere are currently ahead of Chetak and iQube in terms of sales. Several other startups including Ola Electric and Simple Energy will be fighting for the top slots in this space in coming months.While Chetak is a well-equipped scooter, its high pricing makes it inaccessible to a significant percentage of EV buyers. With no indications of a price revision, it appears that Bajaj will continue to position Chetak as a premium lifestyle EV product. Playing the numbers game with Chetak may not be the company’s priority right now. It is possible that an entirely new, affordably priced mass market product could be launched in future. More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2022 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Classic 350, FZ

    New TVS Apache 160Top 10 motorcycles sold in January 2022 see a decline in total salesSales in recent months have continued to be rife with difficulties. Total top 10 motorcycles sold fell to 6,18,607 units, down from 7,23,978 units. Volume loss stood at 1,05,371 units. Sales decline stood at 14.55 percent. Despite decline, there’s no doubt that the motorcycle market in India rakes in huge numbers even in months of low sales.Hero MotoCorp and Honda both have three motorcycles each in the top 10 list, and Bajaj has two. TVS and Royal Enfield have one name each in the top 10 list. The bottom 5 of the top order account for about 17 percent of sales. Of the list, only 3 motorcycles were sold at a growth rate, while the majority faced the brunt of a decline.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2022 – Splendor LeadsAs usual, Hero Splendor sales sit atop the list. Sales fell to 2,08,263 units, down from 2,25,382 units. Volume loss stood at just over 17k units at 7.60 percent sales decline.Of the top order, Splendor accounts for a third of the market share. Honda CB Shine sales fell to 1,05,159 units, down from 1,16,222 units. Volume loss stood at just over 11k units. Decline is reported at under 10 percent.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2022Hero HF Deluxe sales were significant at over a third. Sales were down to about 86k units, down from 1,34,860 units. Volume loss stood at almost 49k units. Sales decline stood at 36.29 percent.Bajaj Pulsar series sales accounted for 66,839 units. Sales from 97,580 units. Volume loss was at a little below 31k units. Sales decline stood at 31.50 percent. Bajaj Platina sales were reported in the green. Sales rose to 46,492 units, up from 27,131 units. Volume gain stood at 19,361 units at 71.36 percent growth.Classic 350 In Top 10Royal Enfield Classic 350 sales fell to 26,775 units, down from 40,872 units. Volume loss stood at just over 14k units. Sales declined by over a third. TVS Apache series sales fell to 25,925 units, down from 28,456 units. Volume loss stood at 2,531 units at 8.89 percent decline.Top 10 MotorcyclesJan-22Jan-21%1. Hero Splendor2,08,2632,25,382-7.602. Honda CB Shine1,05,1591,16,222-9.523. Hero HF Deluxe85,9261,34,860-36.294. Bajaj Pulsar66,83997,580-31.505. Bajaj Platina46,49227,13171.366. Royal Enfield Classic 35026,77540,872-34.497. TVS Apache25,92528,456-8.898. Hero Glamour24,47322,6817.909. Yamaha FZ15,73421,496-26.8010. Honda Dream13,0219,29840.04Total6,18,6077,23,978-14.55Hero sales get another boost from the Glamour motorcycle. Sales stood at 24,473 units, up from 22,681 units. Volume gain stood at 1,792 units at 7.9 percent growth. Yamaha FZ sales fell by more than a quarter. Sales was down at 15,734 units, down from 21,496 units. Volume loss stood at 5,762 units at 26.80 percent decline. Honda Dream sales are reported at about 13k units, up from 9.3k units. Volume gain stood at 3,723 units. Sales growth stood at 40 percent. Dream’s market share in the top order is reported at 2.10 percent. More

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    Honda NT1100 Patent Filed In India – Launch Likely In 2022

    New Honda NT1100Specific details of Honda launching NT1100 in India isn’t available as of now – If launched, it will be retailed through the BigWing chain of dealershipsAfter filing patent for new CBR150R, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) have filed design patents for its flagship touring motorcycle NT1100. The big touring machine from the Japanese auto giant made its global debut in October 2021 and is based on the CRF1100L Africa Twin. The patent application is dated around the same time as the international debut of NT1100.NT1100 is a premium Grand Tourer (GT) which is a road-biased derivative of the brand’s flagship adventure bike. The tourer borrows some of its styling and mechanical attributes from its ADV sibling. However, it has been specifically designed for munching long miles.Honda NT1100 Patented – DesignLike many other contemporary sports tourers, NT1100 shows shades of an ADV bike in its styling. Upfront, the motorcycle flaunts dual-pod headlamps on the apron with integrated LED DRLs and a heavily faired front end. On top of that, it features a large windscreen that is five-way adjustable for height and angle and it is aided by wind deflectors on either side.Underneath the front fairings, NT1100 features fog lights on either side. Other styling highlights include a large radiator shroud, split seats, a single-sided double-barrel exhaust muffler and a single-piece grab rail that extends to form a large luggage mounting rack at the tail section. The international-spec model gets side pannier boxes as standard fitment but the India-spec model could get them as official accessories.Honda NT1100 Patent Filed in IndiaFeatures on offerThe grand tourer packs all features one could ask for in a two-wheeler at this spectrum. These include amenities like a 6.5-inch TFT touchscreen display that offers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity options.Apart from this, Honda offers a wide range of rider aided electronics including Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Wheelie Control and multiple riding modes namely Urban, Rain, Tour and two other customisable modes.Hardware, Powertrain SpecsNT1100 is based on the same chassis that underpins the Africa Twin ADV and comprises a steel, semi-double cradle frame with a bolt-on aluminium subframe. This chassis is suspended on 43mm Showa USD forks at front and a Showa mono-shock at rear. However, in comparison to its adventure sibling, suspension travel has been lowered by 150mm on each end.2022 Honda NT1100Braking is handled by 310 mm twin discs with radially-mounted callipers at front and a single 256 mm disc at rear. The braking setup is aided by a dual-channel ABS. The sports tourer rolls on 17-inch front and rear wheels as opposed to 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels setup in its ADV sibling which results in a lowered saddle height of 820mm.Powering the NT1100 is the same 1,084cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that also propels CRF1100L. This motor pumps out 101 bhp at 7,250rpm and a peak torque of 104 Nm at 6,250rpm. The sports tourer is available in two variants-NT1100A and NT1100D. The former is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox whereas the latter is equipped with a 6-speed DCT automatic gearbox.Source More

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    KTM India Sales, Exports Jan 2022 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

    Image – Throttle 98KTM India reports decline in domestic sales and exports for January 2022Total KTM sales in January 2022 is reported at 8,857 units. That’s a MoM decline of 21 percent, down from 11,205 units. Volume loss stood at 2,348 units. YoY decline stood at almost 35 percent, down from 13,591 units.KTM India Sales, Exports Jan 2022 – KTM 200 (RC + Duke)It’s the KTM 200 (Duke + RC) that contributed to a bulk of the volume, both in domestic market, and exports. Total sales is reported at 4.1k units. Domestic market sales stood at 2.4k units, and in the export market, numbers stood at 1.7k units.Sales for KTM 200 units was more or less flat YoY. In Jan ’21, sales were reported at 4.2k units. Sales decline stood at 2.54 percent. MoM sales improvement was far more noticeable. Sales was up from about 2.8k unis at 48 percent growth. Volume gain stood at 1,335 units.YoY domestic sales for January 2022 fell to 4,640 units from 6,777 units. Volume loss stood at 2,137 units. Sales decline is reported at 31.53 percent. Exports fell to 4,217 units, down from 6,814 units. Volume loss stood at almost 2.6k units at 38.11 percent decline. KTM India Sales Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)MoM domestic sales growth is reported at just below 30 percent. Sales is up from 3,591 units at volume gain of over a thousand units. MoM exports fell from 7,614 units at volume loss of almost 3.4k units. Sales decline is reported at 44.62 percent.KTM 250 (Duke + ADV) Sales, Exports – Jan 2022KTM 250 total sales last month was reported at 2.5k units. Growth is reported at 30.42 percent, up from 1,936 units. Volume growth stood at 589 units. MoM growth stood at 34.59 percent. Sales were up from 1,876 units at volume growth of 649 units. Of total sales, domestic sales accounted for 1,223 units, up from 909 units.Volume growth stood at 314 units, at sales growth of 34.54 percent. MoM domestic sales growth for the 250 was similar to YoY numbers. Exports accounted for 1,223 units, up from 560 units. Volume growth stood at 663 units. MoM loos stood at 5.38 percent. Sales fell from 1,376 units at volume loss of under 100 units. KTM India Sales Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)KTM 390 (RC + Duke + ADV) Sales, Exports – Jan 2022KTM’s midsize 390 hit a significant sales bump. Sales fell to 1,448 units, down from just under 4.1k units. Volume loss stood at 2,628 units at a decline of over two-thirds. Sales in the domestic market was reported at 241 units, down from 722 units YoY. Exports fell to 1.2k units, down from just below 2.4k units. Volume loss stood at 2,188 units. MoM domestic sales growth was reported at just over 50 percent, up from 159 units. MoM exports were down by almost two-thirds.KTM India Sales + Exports –  Jan 2022KTM 125 (RC + Duke) Sales, Exports – Jan 2022Total KTM 125 sales dwindled to 778 units, down from over 3.3k units. Decline stood at 76.89 percent. Volume loss stood at 2,588 units. MoM decline was in similar territory. Domestic sales for KTM 125 fell from 2,516 units at almost 70 percent decline. Volume loss stood at 1,738 units. Exports were down to naught from 850 units. MoM domestic sales decline for KTM 125 stood at 21.26 percent at volume loss of 210 units. MoM exports for KTM 125 fell from just over 2k units. More

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    RE Himalayan Scram 411 Red, White, Black Colours – Arrives At Dealer

    Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411Royal Enfield is expected to launch Scram 411 in coming days at a starting price just below Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom)Royal Enfield presently has multiple products in development. These are scheduled to launch in the coming months. The next big launch from the Chennai-based bikemaker is Scram 411 which is essentially a road-friendly version of Himlayan. First units have now arrived at dealer showrooms.Test mules of Scram 411 have been spied on numerous occasions in recent times. Recently, a few crucial details regarding the upcoming scrambler had been leaked on the internet. Ahead of its launch, which is expected in a few days, the bike has been spied in new colours of Red and White as well as Red and Black.As customary with any Royal Enfield launch, apparel of the upcoming Scram 411 including T-shirts, key chains, etc. have started reaching dealerships ahead of its market launch. The latest spy shots reveal the undisguised avatar of Scram 411. The design is evidently similar to its more adventure-friendly sibling- Himalayan on which it is based.RE Himalayan Scram 411 – DesignFor starters, Scram 411 gets the same body and basic silhouette as Himlayan with a hint of retro styling. Components such as round headlight, rearview mirrors, wide handlebar, fork gaiters and sculpted fuel tank have been carried forward from Himalayan. One major variation from the off-road Himalayan is that the road-biased Scram gets a single-piece seat instead of split seats.RE Himalayan Scram 411Also, the black headlamp casing has been molded from cast iron which gives it a distinct appearance. It also doesn’t feature a tall windscreen upfront which is offered as standard in Himalayan. The latter also receives a small luggage rack as standard at the rear which is replaced by a simple single-piece grab rail. Scram 411 also features an urban badge plate on both sides of the fuel tank with its branding which lends the bike a distinct appeal.Turn indicators in the upcoming bike appear to be of a slightly different shape. While both motorcycles feature a similar side-slung upswept exhaust, the canister in Scram gets a slightly different look. Like Himalayan, Scram 411 also rides on wire-spoked wheels which adds to the retro charm Royal Enfield is known for.Hardware, Engine SpecsHowever, while Himalayan gets a 21-inch front wheel, Scram receives a 19-inch front unit due to road-friendly dynamics. Speaking of dynamics, the same suspension setup used in Himalayan comprising telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear is likely to be offered but with different travel settings. The wheels are wrapped around by block pattern, dual-purpose tyres which should be good enough for some soft-roading.RE Himalayan Scram 411Braking duties will be handled by 300 mm and 240 mm discs at front and rear respectively aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. Powering Scram will be the same 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC engine that propels Himalayan. This motor kicks out 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. However, power and torque delivery is expected to be tuned slightly differently for road-biased mannerisms.Source More

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    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied Testing At 126 Kmph By Dominar Rider

    Royal Enfield Hunter 350 SpiedRoyal Enfield Hunter 350 will primarily rival the likes of Honda CB350 RS and Yezdi ScramblerTo maintain its lead in middleweight motorcycle segment, Royal Enfield has a number of new products lined up for launch. One of these is a 350cc scrambler. Although an official announcement has not been made, Royal Enfield’s new 350cc scrambler is likely to be named as Hunter 350. This name has already been registered in India.RE Hunter 350 styling and featuresMost of the existing Royal Enfield 350cc bikes have a lot of bulk, which helps create a strong street presence. Hunter 350 is different in that it is relatively much compact. It will be a lot more fun to ride on busy city streets, as compared to its beefier 350cc siblings like Classic 350 and Meteor 350.For the scrambler look and feel and ride experience, Hunter 350 has received a thorough trimming all across. Fenders have been shortened, seat is a slimmer single piece unit and exhaust gets compact and stubbier. Side profile is all skeletal and even the utility boxes are seamlessly integrated without any unsightly protruding bits.Even with the changes, Hunter continues with the core retro DNA of Royal Enfield motorcycles. It’s evident in features such as round headlamp and rear-view mirrors, teardrop shaped fuel tank, and round turn indicators and tail lamp. Other key features include fork gaiters and spoke-styled alloy wheels.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350Users can expect a comfortable, upright riding stance with Hunter 350. The bike has ergonomically placed handlebar and centrally positioned foot pegs. Low seat height will ensure better handling and control. With its compact profile, the bike will also be suitable for smaller individuals.In comparison to other Royal Enfield bikes, Hunter 350 could be a better option for women as well. It will be primarily targeted at the young generation. The bike gets standard telescopic forks at front and dual gas-charged shock absorbers at rear. Braking system comprises disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard. Hunter 350 engine and specsRE 350cc scrambler will be borrowing much of its hardware from Meteor 350 and new-gen Classic 350. Both these bikes utilize the new J1D platform, which offers a range of benefits. Engine is also new, a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled OHC unit that generates 20.2 bhp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. New video shot by Pradeep on Wheels, shows the Hunter 350 doing highway testing at over 120 kmph.[embedded content][embedded content]With the new chassis and engine, vibrations have been reduced significantly in Meteor and new-gen Classic 350. Hunter 350 can be expected to provide a similar experience. Other key features on-board Hunter could include Tripper navigation system. This was first introduced with Meteor 350 and is now available with some other RE bikes as well. A USB charging port could also be standard with Hunter 350.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is expected to be launched in H1, 2022. It could be positioned above Meteor 350 and Classic 350 in the company’s line-up. Apart from the Yezdi and Honda CB350 RS, it will also rival the Bajaj Dominar and upcoming Triumph 350cc. More

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    Top 10 Scooters Jan 2022 – Activa, Jupiter, Ntorq, Avenis, RayZR

    Image for reference.Top 10 scooter cumulative sales falls by over 20 percent in January 2022There’s a steady demand for scooters in India but even that isn’t proving to be enough in recent months. For the top 10 scooters list, the bulk of decline is attributed to Honda Activa in January 2022.Top 10 Scooters Jan 2022 – Activa, Jupiter LeadHonda Activa sales in January 2022 fell to 1,43,234 units. Sales fell from 2,11,660 units. Volume loss stood at 68,426 units at 32.33 percent sales decline. Despite a decline of almost a third, Activa made up 44.61 percent of market share in the top 10 scooters list.TVS Jupiter sales fell to 43,476 units, down from 51,952 units. Sales loss stood at 8,476 units at 16.32 percent decline. Suzuki Access sales decline is reported at 7.32 percent. Sales fell to 42,148 units, down from 45,475 units. Volume loss stood at just over 3.3k units.Scooter sales declineWhile Honda Activa sales decline rate was painfully high, Dio sales decline was much more contained at 3.72 percent. Sales fell to 27,837 units from just below 29k units. Volume loss stood at almost 1.1k units. TVS’ NTorq is the manufacturer’s other scooter on the list. Sales fell to 21,120 units, down from 27,766 units. Volume loss stood at 6,646 units at 23.94 percent decline.Top 10 Scooters Jan 2022While Hero MotoCorp needs no intro when it comes to motorcycles, its reputation in the scooter front is far from enviable. The manufacturer made it to sixth spot on the list with its Pleasure scooter. Sales fell to 13,195 units, down from 18,603 units. Volume loss stood at 5,408 units, at 29.07 decline.Suzuki Burgman sales is the only one in the green in the top 10 scooter list. Sales are reported at 9.5k units, up from 8,743 units. Volume gain stood at 761 units at 8.7 percent growth. Yamaha RayZR sales are reported at 7,030 units, down from 10.5k units. Sales decline is reported at a third. Volume loss stood at 3,474 units.Suzuki Avenis Enters Top 10Suzuki Avenis, the manufacturer’s newest launch is already inching up the ladder. Sales are reported at 6,314 units. Yamaha Fascino sales fell to 6,221 units, down from 8,416 units. Volume loss stood at about 2.2k units. Sales decline stood at 26.08 percent. In all, total sales for the top 10 scooters added up at 3,21,079 units. Down from 4,12,033 units. Volume loss stood at 90,954 units. Volume decline stood at 22.07 percent.Top 10 ScootersJan-22Jan-21%1. Honda Activa1,43,2342,11,660-32.332. TVS Jupiter43,47651,952-16.323. Suzuki Access42,14845,475-7.324. Honda Dio27,83728,914-3.725. TVS Ntorq21,12027,766-23.946. Hero Pleasure13,19518,603-29.077. Suzuki Burgman9,5048,7438.708. Yamaha RayZR7,03010,504-33.079. Suzuki Avenis6,3140–10. Yamaha Fascino6,2218,416-26.08Total3,21,0794,12,033-22.07While Suzuki’s January sales are down, it’s evident the company is keen in inching its way through the scooter market. For now, there are more Suzuki scooters in the top 10 list than ever before. Since not all Indian two-wheeler manufacturers participate in the traditional scooter space here, the space, though small, can be quite competitive. More