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      Suzuki V-Strom SX 250cc ADV Launch Price Rs 2.11 L

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      Quarter litre bike segment in India is expected to emerge as a key growth driver in coming yearsSuzuki V Strom SX 250cc ADVIn 250cc segment, Suzuki currently has the naked Gixxer 250 and its faired sibling SF250. With growing preference for entry-level dual-purpose ADV bikes, Suzuki has launched V-Strom SX 250. It will primarily rival the likes of KTM 250 Adventure, Benelli TRK 251, Yezdi Adventure and BMW G 310 GS. It could also emerge as an alternative for Himalayan and recently launched Royal Enfield Scram.Based on Gixxer 250 platformIn international markets, Suzuki V-Strom 250 has been in production since 2017. It is part of the company’s dual-sport range that also has other products like Suzuki V-Strom 650, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050. In India, Suzuki sells V-Strom 650XT, which is popular for its versatile performance. V-Strom 250 claims to have similar capabilities at an affordable price point.Developed primarily for Asian markets, V-Strom SX utilizes a single cylinder 249cc engine that also powers Gixxer 250 and SF250. This engine makes 26.5 ps at 9300 rpm and 22.2 Nm at 7300 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Power and torque output could be adjusted to suit the bike’s ADV character.Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “We feel delighted to announce our entry in the 250cc adventure sports segment with the launch of V-Strom SX. The All-New V-Strom SX has been manufactured to cater to the needs of the riders who like a versatile sports adventure tourer. V-Strom SX will be perfectly suitable for city and highway riding as well as to explore various kinds of adventure terrains on a motorcycle.Suzuki V Strom SX 250cc ADVToday, motorcycles have evolved as an extension of its owner’s personality and riders look at their motorcycle as a partner rather than just a vehicle to commute. We are confident that with its all-round capabilities, V-Strom SX will perfectly blend with the latent demands of the Indian riders. All-New 250cc sports adventure tourer has been conceptualized to follow the footsteps of its big brother and make people fall in love with its performance on a daily basis, touring capabilities and features.”Suzuki V-Strom 250 featuresV-Strom 250 is projected as a multi-use bike that can effectively tackle a variety of terrain and environments. It can work for everyday commutes as well as be ready for some mild off-roading and long distance highway cruising.The bike has a comfortable, upright riding stance. Wide, ergonomically placed handlebar and scooped rider seat ensure optimal control and handling across varied terrain. Other key features include LED headlamp, decent sized windscreen, knuckle guards, signature ADV beak, sporty rear view mirrors, sculpted fuel tank, split seats and upswept exhaust.Suzuki V Strom SX 250cc ADVV-Strom 250 will have a full digital instrument cluster that will host Bluetooth-based connectivity features, powered by Suzuki Ride Connect app. The bike is also equipped with a USB charger. Suspension system will comprise standard telescopic forks at front and swingarm linked monoshock unit at rear. In line with its ADV character, the suspension system onboard V-Strom 250 will have relatively longer travel in comparison to that of Gixxer 250.Braking duties will be performed by disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard. The bike could get wire spoke wheels, shod with dual-purpose tyres. Three colour options are on offer – Yellow, Orange, Black. Prices start from Rs 2.11 lakh, ex-sh. Bookings are now open. More

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      New Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Std, Hunter 350 – Spied Together

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      Upcoming Royal Enfield bikes new-gen Bullet 350 and Hunter 350 will share much of the hardware including engine and platformRoyal Enfield Bullet Std and Hunter 350 Spied TogetherAfter Meteor 350 and new-gen Classic 350, Royal Enfield will be launching new-gen Bullet and Hunter 350 later this year. While Hunter will work to expand options available to enthusiasts in the 350cc segment, new-gen Bullet will pack in a range of updates. Both motorcycles have now been spied testing together in Chennai.New-gen Bullet 350 updatesWhile the core retro theme remains largely the same as earlier, new-gen Bullet 350 gets new headlamp and taillamp. These appear familiar to the ones used with new-gen Classic 350. The bike also has new headlamp encasing that comes in chrome finish. The chrome treatment has been applied for rear-view mirrors as well.In terms of ergonomics, the bike offers pulled-back handlebar and comfy, single-piece seat with thick padding. Scooped out design of the seat will especially benefit the rider by ensuring adequate lumbar support. Its low centre of gravity will translate into better control and handling. The bike offers an upright riding stance, which makes it suitable for everyday commutes as well as long-distance journeys.New-gen Bullet 350 will be getting the new 350cc platform and J-series engine, as already introduced with Meteor and new-gen Classic 350. The new engine makes 20.2 bhp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This new platform and engine will also be deployed onboard Hunter 350.[embedded content][embedded content]Suspension setup for new Bullet 350 comprises telescopic forks at front and twin rear shock absorbers. It will have a disk-drum braking combo, integrated with single channel ABS as standard.Royal Enfield Bullet Std 350Hunter 350 featuresJust like other Royal Enfield bikes, Hunter 350 utilizes retro bits such as round headlamp and rear-view mirrors and teardrop-shaped fuel tank. However, this newest RE machine appears to be leaner and could be more agile and manoeuvrable. This makes it suitable for city conditions. It is likely to be targeted at younger folks.Other key features of Hunter 350 include ergonomically placed handlebar, compact single-piece seat, sporty exhaust muffler and short tail section. It will have a twin-pod instrument console with a Tripper navigation display placed on the right. The bike will have standard telescopic front forks and dual rear shock absorbers. Both wheels will have disc brakes, paired with dual-channel ABS as standard.Royal Enfield Hunter 350Test mules of Hunter 350 have been spotted with varying features. For example, some units were seen with alloy wheels whereas others had wire spoke wheels. Similarly, there have been differences in terms of circular vs. rectangular turn indicators and split vs. single-piece grab rails. It is likely that users will be able to personalize their Hunter via Royal Enfield’s MIY customization platform.In the company’s line-up, Hunter 350 is expected to be placed below Meteor and Classic 350. It will be one of the most affordable 350cc bikes in the market. More

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      New Suzuki 250cc Adventure Motorcycle Teased – KTM 250 ADV Rival

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      Latest teaser shared by Suzuki Motorcycle India today, more or less confirms that it is V Strom 250, and not V Strom 1050XT2022 Suzuki V Strom 250. Image – MisterzamSuzuki Motorcycle India is expected to launch a new adventure motorcycle in the country soon. The company has been sharing teasers on its social media handles that indicate that the Indian arm of the Japanese automaker could launch a new ADV offering in the near future.The brand already retails V-Strom 650XT in India and we believe there are two possible options for Suzuki for its upcoming ADV. It could be a toss between an entry-level ADV in the form of V-Strom 250 or a flagship model in the form of V-Strom 1050. A test mule of either model hasn’t been spotted on Indian roads as of now.Suzuki 250cc Adventure – V Strom 250Seeing the latest teaser shared today, it is highly likely that the upcoming motorcycle is V-Strom 250. It will be a potential rival to a host of other ADVs like KTM 250 Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Benelli TRK 251, BMW G 310 GS and Yezdi Adventure. It is most likely to be based on the Gixxer 250 platform featuring the same quarter-litre heart.Powering the naked streetfighter and its faired sibling- Gixxer SF 250, this 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox. This unit belts out 26.1 bhp at 9300rpm and 22.2 Nm of peak torque at 7300rpm. Hardware components may differ in order to suit the bike’s adventure characteristics. For instance, suspension setup may offer more travel than the road-friendly Gixxer siblings.The #MasterOfAdventure is here to take you on the most thrilling rides across different terrains, from your regular city rides to the most adventurous spots!#SuzukiIndia #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/HPNwpf1aez— Suzuki Motorcycle India (@suzuki2wheelers) April 6, 2022Moreover, V-Strom 250 could be the upcoming Adventure bike since Suzuki recently announced that India could be a global manufacturing hub for all models in the 125cc and 300cc range. The company currently operates through its production facility based out of Gurugram in Haryana and has an annual capacity of over one million units.2022 Suzuki V Strom 250Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT: Flagship ADVAnother possibility is the flagship V-Strom 1050 which might be offered in its most hardcore XT form. The fully-fledged ADV has been labelled as a “master of adventure” by the Japanese brand. If launched, this model could arrive in India as a fully imported model under the CBU route and could rival the likes of Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin and Kawasaki Versys 1000.Powering V-Strom 1050XT will be a 1037cc liquid-cooled, V-twin motor that pumps out 106 bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 100 Nm at 6000rpm. This motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Suspension setup consists of inverted forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking is handled by disc brakes at both ends, assisted by dual-channel ABS as standard.XT trim of V-Strom 1050 rides on alloy wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres. If and when launched, the flagship ADV could be priced upwards of Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, if V-Strom gets launched, it could be priced above Rs 2.00 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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      Electric Two Wheeler Sales FY 2022 – Hero, Ola, Ather, TVS, Bajaj

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      Sales of electric two wheelers in India rose significantly of the past year with Hero Electric continuing to lead the wayAther Electric ScooterElectric two wheeler sales in India noted a significant rise in FY 2022 with 2,31,338 units sold. New electric startups continue to enter the segment and the recent news of several fire incidents involving electric scooters has had no adverse impact on sales, which is expected to grow exponentially in the months ahead.Total sales in FY 2022 which stood at 2,31,338 units was a significant 460 percent growth over 41,046 units sold in FY 2021. Leading the pack was Hero Electric, which sells models such as the Photon HX, Optima HX, NYX HX and Flash LX. Hero Electric sales which stood at 14,771 units in FY 21 increased to 65,303 units in FY 22. However, market share dipped from 35.99 percent held in FY 2021 to 28.23 percent in the FY 2022 period.Electric Two Wheeler Sales FY 2022Electric two wheeler maker, Okinawa Autotech finished FY 2022 as the second largest manufacturer in the segment. Sales increased from 6,972 units in FY 2021 to 46,447 units in FY 2022. Market share increased from 16.99 percent in FY 2021 to 20.08 percent in FY 2022. Okinawa sells 6 models in this space that include the likes of i-Praise, Praise, Ridge +, R30, Lite and Dual. The bikes are all priced between Rs 59,000-Rs 1,09,000.Ampere, Ather and PUR Energy followed in quick succession, each posting significant growth. Ampere sales increased from 5,903 units sold in FY 2021 to 24,648 units in FY 2022. The company’s 5 electric scooters – Rio, Rio Elite, Magnus EX, Magnus Pro and Zeal continued to find demand among buyers in the country.Electric Two Wheeler Sales FY 2022 – FADAAther Energy sales also surged significantly on a YoY basis to 19,971 units in FY 2022 over 4,401 units sold in FY 2021. Ather Energy recently marked its entry in North-East India with the opening of its first retail outlet in Guwahati, Assam. This is Ather Energy’s 31st Experience Centre in India. Ather 450 Plus and the Ather 450X are priced at Rs 1.31 lakh and Rs 1.50 lakh respectively.PUR Energy at No. 5 on the list of best-selling electric two wheeler OEMs in India saw its sales increase from 2,079 units in FY 2021 to 14,862 units in FY 2022. Its market share also went up from 5.07 percent to 6.42 percent correspondingly.Ola, TVS, Revolt, BajajOla Electric, TVS and Revolt came in next on the list with Ola sales at 14,371 units in FY 2022. TVS sales increased from 837 units in FY 2021 to 9,458 units in the past financial year while market share doubled from 2.04 percent to 4.09 percent. Revolt sales went up to 7,623 units in FY 2022 from 1,793 units sold in FY 2021.Electric Two-Wheeler OEMFY’22MarketShare(%),FY’22FY’21Market Share(%),FY’21HERO ELECTRIC VEHICLES PVT. LTD65,30328.23%14,77135.99%OKINAWA AUTOTECH PVT LTD46,44720.08%6,97216.99%AMPERE VEHICLES PRIVATELIMITED24,64810.65%5,90314.38%ATHER ENERGY PVT LTD19,9718.63%4,40110.72%PUR ENERGY PVT LTD14,8626.42%2,0795.07%OLA ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGIES PVTLTD14,3716.21%–0.00%TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD9,4584.09%8372.04%REVOLT INTELLICORP PVT LTD7,6233.30%1,7934.37%BENLING INDIA ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD7,0843.06%1,1082.70%BAJAJ AUTO LTD7,0123.03%1,4703.58%JITENDRA NEW EV-TECH PVT. LTD3,7881.64%6191.51%MEW ELECTRICALS LIMITED2,7601.19%3270.80%GOREEN E-MOBILITY PVT LTD2,7411.18%2270.55%KLB KOMAKI PVT LTD1,8820.81%380.09%RGM BUSINESS PLUS PVT LTD7910.34%–0.00%ELTHOR ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED5250.23%570.14%ECO FUEL SYSTEMS (I) PVT LTD4390.19%480.12%BOOMA INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT SULUTIONSPVT LTD2410.10%–0.00%CHANDANA CORPORATION2330.10%–0.00%Others1,1590.50%3960.96%Total2,31,338100.00%41,046100.00%Benling India sales of electric two wheelers stood at 7,084 units in FY 2022, up from 1,108 units sold in FY 2021 while Bajaj Auto sales increased to 7,012 units from 1,470 units in FY 2021. The Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is priced at Rs 1,19,684 – ex-showroom P={une. It claims a top speed of 70km/h and a range of 95km (in Eco mode).Lower down the order was Jitendra EV-Tech with 3,788 units sold in FY 2022, MEW Electricals (2,760 units) and Goreen e-Mobility (2,741 units). This segment also had KLB Komaki (1,882 units) RGM (791 units) and Elthor Energy (525 units) while there were others with 1,159 units sold in FY 2022. Each of these electric two wheeler makers reported outstanding growth over FY 2021. More

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      Yamaha Prices April 2022 Increased – R15, FZS, Aerox, Fascino, RayZR

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      It’s the third time in 2022 that Yamaha has raised prices of its two-wheelers; earlier prices were revised in January and FebruaryImage – MRD VlogsLatest round of price hike for Yamaha scooters and motorcycles is likely due to rising input costs. Yamaha scooter prices have been increased in the range of Rs 1,600 to Rs 3,000. Yamaha motorcycles have become costlier by up to Rs 4,500.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices April 2022Yamaha motorcycles have become dearer by Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,500. In percentage terms, the price hike is in the range of 0.95% to 3.24%. Least price hike of Rs 1,500 is applicable on R15S, which now retails at Rs 1,59,100. Bikes like FZS-FI, FZS-FI Deluxe, and FZ-X have become costlier by Rs 2,500. New prices are Rs 1,18,400, Rs 1,21,400 and Rs 1,28,800, respectively.Yamaha R15 V4 motorcycle prices have been increased by Rs 3,500. New prices are R15 V4 Metallic Red (Rs 1,76,300), R15 V4 Dark Knight (Rs 1,77,300), R15 V4 Racing Blue (Rs 1,81,300) and R15M V4 Metallic Grey (Rs 1,86,300).Max price hike of Rs 4,500 applies for FZ 25 and FZS 25. These are now priced at Rs 1,43,300 and Rs 1,47,800, respectively. Yamaha motorcycles that have not witnessed a price hike in April 2022 include FZ-FI, FZ 25 Monster, R15 V3 Grey / Red, R15 V3 Blue, R15 V3 Dark Knight and R15M V4 Monster.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices April 2022Yamaha Scooter Prices April 2022In percentage terms, Yamaha scooters have become costlier in the range of 1.89% to 2.27%. Scooters like Fascino and RayZR have witnessed price hike of Rs 1,600. It is applicable to most variants, barring a few exceptions. For example, price of RayZR Hybrid Disc – Monster is the same as earlier.Max price hike for Yamaha scooters is for Aerox 155, which has become costlier by Rs 3k. New price of Yamaha Aerox 155 is Rs 1,35,000. The maxi scooter was launched in India last year in September at a starting price of Rs 1.29 lakh. It is powered by the same 155cc engine used with MT-15 and R15 V4.Earlier this year in January, Yamaha had increased prices of Fascino 125cc, RayZR 125cc, R15 V4, FZ X and Aerox. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 800 to Rs 2,000. The company had issued a statement saying that price hike was due to steep rise in raw material cost and safety regulation of footrest.Yamaha Scooter Prices April 2022In February 2022, Yamaha had increased prices of Fascino, RayZR, Aerox and R15 V3 Blue variant. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200. Even with multiple price hikes this year and in 2021, Yamaha scooters and motorcycles continue to be competitively priced. Most other two-wheeler manufacturers have also increased prices multiple times in the last 12 months.There could be more price hikes later this year, as the supply situation continues to be adversely impacted. Input costs have been rising continuously, forcing auto companies to pass some of the burden to customers. More

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      Honda Working On New Affordable Motorcycle To Rival Hero Splendor

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      Primary volume generators for Honda in motorcycle segment include CB Shine and Unicorn 160Hero Splendor Electric Motorcycle Render By Vinay Raj SomashekarWhile Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) leads in scooters, its ex-partner Hero dominates the commuter motorcycle segment. Hero bikes like Splendor and HF Deluxe are currently the preferred options in commuter segment. Things could change in future, as Honda is planning to launch an affordable commuter bike that will primarily rival Hero Splendor. This has been confirmed by Atsushi Ogata, President of HMSI in a recent interaction with ET Auto.Honda new commuter bikeHonda’s existing commuter motorcycle range has CD110 Dream and Livo. However, none of these are comparable to the high sale volumes generated by Hero Splendor. Ogata has also mentioned that CD110 hasn’t been able to match customer expectations in commuter segment. CD110 Dream is currently the most affordable Honda bike, available at a starting price of around Rs 63k (ex-showroom, Delhi). This works out cheaper than Splendor Plus that starts at around Rs 69k.One option for Honda is to focus on fuel efficiency, which is one of the key factors that has made Splendor so popular. Honda must be well-aware of this, as the Hero-Honda combine had started out the journey with their ‘Fill it, shut it, forget it’ campaign. Launched in 1984, Hero-Honda partnership had lasted for around 26 years. They decided to part ways in 2010 due to growing friction in terms of business objectives.Being a global player and with a much longer history, Honda surely has the technological edge. It has the capabilities to come up with a formidable rival to Hero Splendor. Or it can improve existing CD110 by introducing some new features such as engine start-stop system. Honda could also perform some tweaks to make CD110 just as nimble as Splendor.Honda CB Shine. Image – Ryt To KnowIt will be interesting to see Honda aggressively targeting the entry-level commuter segment. While Suzuki and Yamaha have decided to stay away, Honda will continue to face competition from Bajaj and TVS in addition to Hero MotorCorp.Honda sales analysisAs of now, close to 50% of HMSI sales come from its Activa scooter. Second bestseller is CB Shine, followed by Unicorn 160. In 200cc to 500cc segment, Honda’s offerings are fairly limited. Honda H’ness CB350 has registered consistent numbers every month, but it trails behind rivals by a significant margin.Honda also has limited presence in sport biking segment, which is dominated by Bajaj, KTM, and Yamaha. Honda could target these segments as well in future. Earlier this year in January, the company had expanded its middleweight portfolio to include CB300R. The bike was launched at an introductory price of Rs 2.77 lakh. It was available earlier in BS4 format and was quite popular.The bike has a sporty profile and comes with features such as golden USD forks, all-LED lighting, smartphone connectivity, USB charging port and assist and slipper clutch. CB300R can help Honda strengthen its position in 200cc-500cc motorcycle segment. More

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      Top 10 150cc To 200cc Motorcycles Feb 2022 – Pulsar, Apache, R15, KTM

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      150-200cc motorcycles registered double digit YoY de-growth at 40.29 percent – Pulsar lead the segmentImage – SouRik MotoworldMotorcycles in the 150-200 cc segment have been registering dismal sales over the past few months. In February 2022, sales dipped 40.29 percent to 85,473 units, down from 1,43,138 units sold in February 2021. This related to a volume de-growth of 57.665 units. MoM sales dipped 4.51 percent from 89,509 units sold in January 2022.Top 10 150cc To 200cc Motorcycles Feb 2022Every motorcycle in the list posted a YoY de-growth, except for Xpulse 200. It was Bajaj Pulsar that led February 2022 sales charts with 22,470 units sold, down 39.59 percent over 37,193 units sold in February 2021.Pulsar commanded a 26.29 percent share in this segment in February 2022 up from 18.60 held in January 2022. Sales in January 2022 stood at 16,646 units relating to a 34.99 percent de-growth over February 2022. In the past month, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 received a new black and white colour scheme to enhance its sporty appeal.At No. 2 was TVS Apache. YoY sales dipped 48.30 percent to 16,406 units from 31,735 units sold in February 2021 commanding a market share of 19.19 percent. MoM sales also fell significantly, down 36.72 percent over 25,925 units sold in January 2022.Motorcycle Sales 150cc to 200cc segment – Feb 2022 vs Feb 2021 (YoY)Yamaha FZ sales suffered a 24.74 percent YoY de-growth while on a MoM basis sales slipped 14.87 percent. Sales in February 2022 stood at 13,395 units, down from 17,798 units sold in February 2021 while in January 2022 sales had been at 15,734 units. Share percentage dipped from 17.58 percent held in January 2022 to 15.67 percent the following month.Unicorn 160 followed close behind at No. 4 with 12,812 units sold in February 2022 with negative YoY growth at 42.50 percent. Sales however, improved on a MoM basis with 12.89 percent growth reported over January 2022 sales at 11,349 units.Yamaha R15, Hero Xpulse, KTM, GixxerYamaha R15 sales dipped 14.30 percent YoY to 6,405 units from 7,474 units sold in February 2021 while MoM sales were up 4.21 percent from 6,146 units sold in January 2022. Yamaha R15S V3, the fully-faired motorcycle will soon be offered in two new paint schemes of Dark Knight Black and Red. These are slated to go on sale from April 11 onwards and could be priced marginally higher over the Racing Blue colour scheme which comes in with a price tag of Rs 1.58 lakh.Motorcycle Sales 150cc to 200cc segment – Feb 2022 vs Jan 2022 (MoM)Positioned at No. 6 on this list was Hero XPulse 200 with 49.30 percent YoY growth at 4,270 units up from 2,861 units sold in February 2021. MoM growth stood at 36.33 percent over 3,132 units sold in January 2022.Other bikes on this list, that included the Xtreme 160R (3,593 units), KTM 200 (2,318 units) and Gixxer (1,815 units) along with the Avenger 879 units each posted a YoY de-growth. The Hornet 2.0 (422 units) and XBlade (150 units) also saw sales dip on a YoY basis. Yamaha MT15 and Suzuki Intruder posted 0 sales. Yamaha is all set to launch updated MT15 this month. More

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      Two Wheeler Sales Mar 2022 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield

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      Every leading two wheeler maker posted a YoY de-growth in March 2022 while MoM domestic sales ended on a more positive noteImage – Neev MotorcyclesThe second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has continued to influence two wheeler sales across India. The work from home policy coupled with a strained economy and rising fuel prices have had a devastating effect on two wheeler sales. Rising input costs which has resulted in automakers to raise prices, has further impacted sales as has been reflected in sales figures of March 2022.Taking the leading two wheeler makers in India, sales in domestic markets in the past month ended on a dismal note. Sales de-growth was posted by Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield and Suzuki to the extent of 21.12 percent. Total two wheeler sales in domestic markets last month stood at 11,38,561 units, down from 14,43,320 units sold in March 2021.Two Wheeler Sales Mar 2022 – Hero LeadsHero MotoCorp topped sales charts with 4,15,764 units sold last month, down 23.62 percent over 5,44,340 units sold in March 2021. This was 1,28,576 unit volume growth even as the company commanded a 36.52 percent share. MoM growth on the other hand stood at 25.43 percent over 3,31,462 units sold in February 2022. Hero MotoCorp has launched the new Destini Xtec and has the new Xpulse 300 under development as well which could boost sales in the months ahead.At No. 2 was Honda Two Wheelers with sales of 3,09,549 units in March 2022. YoY de-growth stood at 21.64 percent as against 3,95,037 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales improved 8.36 percent over 2,85,677 units sold in February 2022. Share percentage dipped from 28.64 percent held in February 2022 to 27.19 percent last month.Two Wheeler Sales March 2022TVS Motors domestic sales in the past month stood at 1,96,956 units, down 2.57 percent over 2,02,155 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales improved 13.72 percent over 1,73,198 units sold in February 2022 with share percentage at 17.36 percent. Domestic sales of Bajaj Auto noted the highest YoY degrowth, dipped 40.97 percent to 1,07,081 units last month. In March 2021, sales stood at 1,81,393. MoM sales improved 10.94 percent from 96,523 units sold in February 2022.RE sales dipped 2.82 percent last month to 58,477 units, down from 60,173 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales grew by 12.16 percent from 52,135 units sold in February 2022. Suzuki two wheeler sales dipped both on a YoY and MoM basis. Sales which had stood at 60,222 units in March 2021 dipped 15.76 percent to 15,734 units in the past month. It was also a 13.43 percent de-growth over 58,603 units sold in February 2022.Two Wheeler Exports March 2022Even as domestic sales remained in the red, two wheeler makers have seen somewhat better results in terms of exports. Bajaj, Hero MotoCorp, Suzuki and RE posted increased exports while TVS and Honda exports continued to dip on a YoY basis. Total exports in the past month stood at 3,15,890 units, down 0.73 percent over 3,18,204 units shipped in March 2021. MoM exports fell 10.16 percent from 3,51,599 units in February 2022.Two Wheeler Exports March 2022Bajaj Auto led the list with 1,49,243 units shipped in March 2022, up 0.34 percent over 1,48,740 units sold in March 2021 while MoM shipments dipped 18.36 percent from 1,82,814 units in February 2022. Hero reported YoY growth of 7.09 percent while Suzuki and Enfield saw YoY exports increase 51.86 percent to 14,761 units and 56.33 percent to 9,200 units respectively. TVS shipments dipped 8.82 percent to 95,962 units while Honda exports fell 26.29 percent YoY to 11,794 units.Two Wheeler Total (Sales + Exports) March 2022Total two wheeler sales last month stood at 14,54,451 units, down 17.43 percent YoY as against 17,61,524 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales however, ended more positively, up 7.80 percent from 13,49,197 units sold in February 2022. On a MoM basis, every two wheeler maker posted more positive results except for Bajaj (-8.24 percent) and Suzuki (-9.29 percent).Two Wheeler Total – Sales + Exports March 2022Hero (4,50,694 units), Honda (3,21,343 units), TVS (2,91,918 units), Bajaj (2,56,324 units) and Suzuki (65,495 units) each posted a YoY de-growth. Sales of Royal Enfield ended with a 2.45 percent YoY growth to 67,677 units, up from 66,058 units sold in March 2021. The new RE Scram 411 was launched last month while the company is working on a new generation Bullet and Electra along with some offerings in the 650 cc segment. More