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      Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary Edition Launched In India

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      2022 Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary EditionThe 50th Anniversary Edition of Kawasaki Z650 RS gets identical features and specifications as the standard motorcycleA few weeks ago Kawasaki revealed the limited edition Z650 RS in India which has been developed on the occasion of completion of 50 years of the company’s iconic Z-lineup. This special edition 50th Anniversary model has been launched in the country at a price of Rs 6.79 lakh which is Rs 7,000 dearer to the standard Z650 RS.Only 20 units of this limited edition Z650 RS will be available for the Indian market and chances are by the time this report is published all of them will be booked. Bookings for the limited edition Z650 RS have commenced on the official website of Kawasaki India. Deliveries of the motorcycle will begin in March 2022.The neo-retro motorcycle, in its regular form, made its debut in India in October last year while deliveries of the motorcycle started in December 2021. In its standard avatar itself, Z650 RS is a handsome looking motorcycle with a neo-retro body style that is attracting both young and experienced riders alike nowadays.Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary EditionIn the special edition model, the neo-retro charm of the bike is amplified a few notches higher. It is wrapped under a beautiful sparkly red livery named Candy Diamond Brown which borrows inspiration from the ‘Fireball’ colourway of the original 1972 Z1. White and black stripes are seen running across the length of body panels.2022 Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary EditionEnhancing the bike’s street presence is a pair of golden-coloured alloy wheels and special ‘Z50th’ badging on the teardrop-shaped fuel tank. The seat cover also gets a different texture leather pattern which looks more premium.The rudimentary single-piece grab rail laced in chrome is the only piece of equipment that looks odd in this beautiful looking motorcycle. Apart from the cosmetic updates, this special edition model is identical to the stock Z650 RS.Powertrain, Hardware SpecsPowering the 50th Anniversary Z650 RS is the same 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor that performs duties on the standard model as well as other models in the Kawasaki 650 range. This unit pumps out 67.3 bhp at 8,000rpm and 64Nm of peak torque at 6,700rpm.Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch for smoother shifts. The bike is based on a light steel trellis frame which is suspended on 41mm telescopic forks at front and a horizontally-mounted link-type suspension at rear. Braking duties are handled by twin 300mm front discs and a single 220mm rear disc which are aided by dual-channel ABS. More

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      Honda Scooters, Motorcycles Jan 2022 Sales – Activa, Dio, Shine, Grazia

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      2022 Honda X-ADV Scooter trademarked in IndiaHonda Two Wheeler domestic sales dipped 24.36 percent YoY in January 2022 while exports increased 90.61 percentHMSI has only recently launched the new sporty edition of the Grazia 125 scooter and sales have crossed the 2 lakh milestone in eastern states of India that include Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Nagaland.The Honda Shine also crossed the 1 crore unit milestone while the company goes about expanding its BigWing dealership network in North India with a new outlet inaugurated in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh). Expansion of the company’s BigWing showrooms are also underway. The company has 88 touchpoint as on date which will be expanded it to 100 by end of the current financial year.Honda Scooters, Motorcycles Jan 2022 SalesHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India has today announced its sales numbers for January 2022. Total sales (Domestic + Exports) for the month stood at 3,54,209 units. This was against 4,37,183 units sold in January 2021 relating to a YoY de-growth of 18.89 percent.When comparing sales (Domestic + Exports) on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales had stood at 2,23,621 units in December 2021, relating to a 58.40 percent growth. Leading two wheelers from Honda include Activa, CB Shine, Dio, Grazia, and others.Honda Two Wheeler Sales and Exports Jan 2022Domestic sales in January 2022 stood at 3,15,196 units, this was a 24.36 percent de-growth of 4,16,716 units sold in January 2021. MoM domestic sales increased 49.66 percent from 2,10,612 units sold in December 2021 while share percentage decreased from 94.18 percent held in December 2021 to 88.99 percent in the past month.HMSI saw better results in global markets. Exports doubled on a YoY basis to 39,013 units, up 90.61 percent from 20,467 units shipped in January 2021. MoM exports surged 199.89 percent from 13,009 units exported in December 2021 while share percentage increased from 5.82 percent in December 2021 to 11.01 percent in January 2022.Honda Two Wheeler – Key HighlightsLast month, HMSI also launched the 2022 CB300R at Rs 2.77 lakhs and Honda CBR650R in India at Rs 9.35 lakh. It is being brought in via the CKD route and is open for bookings. Honda CBR650R gets powered via a 649cc, DOHC 16 valve engine, capable of producing 87hp power at 12,000rpm and peak torque of 57.5Nm at 8,500rpm.Honda CB300R gets colour options of Matte Steel Black and Pearl Spartan Red while 2022 CBR650R is presented in two colour schemes of Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. Honda CB300R is powered by a 286cc, 4 valve DOHC engine offering 31.1hp at 9,000rpm and 27.5Nm at 7,500rpm. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox, while a slip and assist clutch are offered as standard. In other news, Honda has trademarked the X-ADV scooter in India.HMSI’s road safety initiative includes a Digital Road Safety Awareness training in Ahmednagar (Maharashtra). This was conducted for over 300 students and staff members of Amrutvahini College of Engineering. The company celebrated its 5th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) and 9th anniversary of Traffic Training Park in Jaipur (Rajasthan). More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Jan 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Destini

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      Image – Unseen AutoHero MotoCorp has opened online bookings for the second batch of XPulse 200 4-Valve, after the first lot was completely sold outAmidst the third wave of the pandemic, ongoing semiconductor shortage and staggered production operations, Hero MotoCorp has accelerated its global expansion plans. The two wheeler major has added impetus to markets across Central America and retail sales have been initiated from the new flagship store in San Salvador.In domestic markets, the company announced a price hike across range from January 2022. Prices have been increased upto Rs 2,000 and depends on model and variant.Hero MotoCorp Sales Jan 2022Hero MotoCorp has also released their sales report for January 2022. It may be seen from the attached table that total sales were down to 3,80,476 units in January 2022. This was against 4,85,889 units sold in January 2021. Total Year-to-Date (YTD) sales also fell substantially with 41,35,742 units sold in the April to January 2022 period as against 47,09,114 units sold in the same period of 2021.Taking motorcycle and scooter sales separately, motorcycle sales dipped to 3,57,845 units in the past month. This was significantly lower than 4,49,037 units sold in January 2021. YTD sales also fell to 38,63,590 in the 2022 period from 43,45,126 motorcycles sold in the April to January 2021 period. In the motorcycle segment, the company has models such as the Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Glamour, Xtreme, Xpulse.Hero MotoCorp Sales Jan 2022Last month, Hero MotoCorp commenced online bookings for the second batch of their latest motorcycle XPulse 200 4 Valve. The first lot of bikes was completely sold out. The XPulse 200 4 Valve is priced at Rs 1,30,150 (ex-showroom Delhi) and bookings can be made at an advance payment of Rs 10,000.Scooter Sales January 2022Scooter sales also suffered a YoY de-growth to 22,631 units in the past month, down from 36,852 units sold in January 2021. YTD sales dipped to 2,72,152 in the 2022 period from 3,63,988 scooters sold in the same period of the previous year.This took total domestic sales to 3,58,660 units in January 2022, down from 4,67,776 units sold in January 2021. YTD sales also suffered a de-growth to 38,96,300units in the April to January 2022 period from 45,71,157 units sold in the same period of last year. Hero scooter range includes the likes of Pleasure, Destini, Maestro.Hero MotoCorp ExportsDespite de-growth in domestic markets, Hero MotoCorp has recorded growth in terms of exports. Two wheeler exports stood at 21,816 units in January 2022, up from 18,113 units sold in January 2021. YTD exports also increased substantially to 2,39,442 units, from 1,37,957 units sold in the same period last year.Last year, Hero MotoCorp indicated launch of a new e-scooter, which would hit the streets by March 2022. It was at the end of 2021 that Hero MotoCorp filed as many as six trademarks for ‘Vida’. Hero MotoCorp is likely to sell EVs under the Vida electric vehicle subsidiary.The electric vehicle project is in advanced stages and production will likely take place at the company plant in Chittoor, in Andhra Pradesh. Once launched, this upcoming e-scooter from Hero MotoCorp will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Chetak electric, Ather 450X and TVS iQube, etc. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2022 – Classic 350, Bullet, Meteor, 650 Twins, Himalayan

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      Image – Auto Moto ShowRoyal Enfield reports domestic sales decline and growth in exports in January 2022Royal Enfield total sales fell to 58,838 units in January 2022. Sales fell from 68,887 units at volume loss of just over 10k units. Decline is reported at 14.59 percent. Of this, domestic sales accounted for 49,726 units, down from 64,372 units. Volume loss is reported at 14,646 units, down 22.75 percent.Total exports more than doubled at 9,112 units, up from 4,515 units. Volume gain stood at 4,597 units at 101.82 percent growth. Domestic sales for the month accounted for 84.51 percent of total sales.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2022 – 350ccIts 350cc segment sales fell to 49,586 units, down from 64,248 units at volume loss of 14,662 units. Sales decline is reported at 22.82 percent. This segment accounted for 84.28 percent of all sales. In this segment, RE sells Classic, Bullet, Electra and MeteorThe above 350cc segment saw sales grow to 9,252 units, up from 4,639 units. Volume gain stood at 4,613 units at 99.44 percent sales growth. Royal Enfield is keen on creating a global brand identity in the mid-segment and this is supported by its export numbers which have continued to grow in recent months. This segment has 650 Twins and Himalayan. New version of Himalayan as well as 3 new motorcycles in the 650cc segment are planned for launch.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2022MoM sales decline has been even steeper. Sales fell from 73,739 units sold in December 2021. Volume loss stood at 14,901 units at a decline of 20.21 percent. #50cc segment sales fell from 62,543 units, down 20.72 percent. Volume decline stood at 12,957 units.Over 350cc segment sales fell from 11,196 units, down 17.36 percent. Volume loss stood at 1,944 units. Domestic sales fell from 65,187 units, down 23.72 percent. Volume loss stood at 15,461 units. MoM exports saw growth of 6.55 percent, up from 8,552 units. Volume gain stood at 560 units.Though sales are diminished, it continues to march on despite impact on production. Production has been hampered owing to the third wave of Covid-19 pandemic. Add to this the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips. While the domestic market sees sales struggles, Royal Enfield has put on an exceptional show where exports are concerned. This packs in quite the punch in terms of global growth in international markets with exports.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2022 YTDYTD FY22 salesYTD 350cc segment sales are reported at 4,01,085 units, down 8 percent from 4,35,321 units. The above 350cc segment has seen great growth at 80 percent. YTD sales are up at 74,346 units, up from 41,312 units. Total sales for FY22 thus far stands at 4,75,431 units. Sales for the same 10 months in the previous fiscal stood at 4,76,633 units. Domestic sales deficit has been largely negated by growth in exports. YTD exports stand at 64,807 units, up from 28,192 units at 130 percent sales growth.Royal Enfield has launched its all new Classic 350 in Philippines, Korea, Australia and New Zealand in January 2022. It was launched in India and Thailand in 2021. The new timeless classic is built on the modern J-series engine, and an all-new chassis. It’s market dominance is such that the company has already rolled out its 1,00,000th unit. More

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      Triumph Trident 660 Price Hike Feb 2022 – Increase Of Rs 50K

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      Image – Biker Prakash ChoudharyTriumph Trident 660 was previously offered at an introductory price of Rs 6.95 lakh (ex-showroom)Triumph Motorcycles has increased prices for Trident 660 in India by Rs 50,000. The middleweight naked streetfighter is now priced at Rs 7.45 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first price hike witnessed by the street naked bike from the British brand ever since it was first launched in India in April last year.The revised price has come into effect from today, February 1, 2022. Apart from the increase in price, no other updates have been made in Trident 660. Launch of Trident marked Triumph’s foray into the premium middle-weight roadster segment in India.Triumph Trident 660: Powertrain & Hardware SpecsDespite the significant increase in price, Trident is still the most affordable offering from the iconic British manufacturer. Powering the naked roadster is a 660cc in-line triple-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that pumps out 80 bhp at 10,250rpm and a peak torque of 64 Nm at 6250rpm.This motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch as standard while a bi-directional quick-shifter is available as an optional extra. In terms of hardware, Trident 660 is based on a tubular steel perimeter frame that is suspended on upside-down forks up front and a mono-shock at rear.Triumph Trident is locally assembled in IndiaFeatures on offerThe motorcycle rides on 17-inch cast aluminium alloy wheels shod with Michelin Road 5 tyres. Braking duties are handled by a pair of 310mm twin discs at front and a 255mm single disc at rear, both held on by Nissin callipers.As far as features are concerned, Triumph Trident offers a full LED illumination and a TFT instrument console which is enabled with an optional Bluetooth connectivity with Trident. The motorcycle also packs a couple of ride modes including Rain and Road along with a switchable traction control system. For precise throttle input, the British bike maker has equipped Trident with a ride-by-wire function.Trident RivalsTrident competes against other middleweight naked street fighters such as Kawasaki Z650 and Honda CB650R. The former is more affordable than its British rival, while the latter is more expensive than Trident. It is offered in a single variant and four colour options including Matt Jet Black & Matt Silver Ice, Crystal White, Silver Ice & Diablo Red, and Sapphire Black.The British motorcycle brand currently has 20 offerings under its portfolio in India out of which four bikes are special models. The company will also be launching two brand new motorcycles in the form of Tiger 1200 and Tiger Sport 660. While the former is a hardcore adventure tourer, the latter is a sports touring machine based on the same platform as Trident 660. More

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      TVS Motor Sales Jan 2022 – Apache, Raider, Ntorq, Jupiter, XL100

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      Image – Lokesh PimpleTVS Motor reports sales decline in domestic market and exports in January 2022TVS Motor two-wheeler sales took a bit of a beating for both domestic sales and exports in January 2022. Its bestselling moped continues to post numbers much lower than has been the norm. Moped sales fell to 36,199 units, down from 59,487 units. Volume loss stood at 23,288 units, and sales declined steeply at 39.15 percent.Considering no other manufacturer sells a mainstream moped in today’s market, it’s difficult to pinpoint what this downward trend is attributed to. What is certain is its diminished sales numbers in a segment it rules is shaving off thousands of units of total sales.TVS Motor Sales Jan 2022 – MotorcyclesMotorcycle sales stayed in the green, but only just to hang in there. Sales are reported at 1,37,360 units, up from 1,36,790 units. Through the month volume growth stood at 570 units. YoY growth for domestic motorcycle sales is reported at 0.42 percent.Motorcycle sales being the manufacturer’s strongest segment contributed to 54.05 percent of company domestic sales. TVS has an electric presence through its iQube scooter.TVS Motor Sales Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)TVS Motor Sales Jan 2022 – ScootersScooter sales fell 18 percent. Sales dropped to 80,580 units, down from 98,319 units. Volume loss stood at 17.739 units. Sales decline is reported at 39.15 percent. Domestic scooter sales made up for 31.71 percent of TVS’ two-wheeler sales in the country. Total 2W domestic sales fell to 1,67,795 units, down from 2,05,216 units. Volume loss stood at 37,421 units. Decline is reported at 18.23 percent.2W exports fell by a smaller margin. Exports fell to 86,344 units, down from 89,380 units. Volume loss stood at 3,036 units. Sales decline stood at 13.73 percent. Total 2W sales is reported at 2,54,139 units, down from 2,94,596 units. Volume loss stood at 40,457 units, down 13.73 percent. The manufacturer’s domestic sales made up for two-thirds of total 2W sales, whereas exports accounted for a third.TVS 2W and 3W salesMoM two wheeler sales fell by 1.44 percent. Exports were lower in December 2021 at 81,923 units. MoM growth is reported at 5.40 percent at volume gain of 4,421 units. MoM scooter sales grew by 7.41 percent. Sales rose from 75,022 units at volume gain of 5,558 units.TVS Motor Sales Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)Total 2W sales fell from 2,57,863 units at volume loss of 3,724 units. MoM total 3W sales fell to 12,649 units, down 2,181 units. Sales decline is reported at 14.71 percent, down from 14,830 units. Total MoM sales fell by 2.17 percent, down from 2,72,693 units. MoM volume decline is reported at 5,905 units.Total 3W sales in January 2022 is reported at 12,649 units. Of this, 1,135 units were sold in the domestic market. 11,514 units were exported. Total sales are stable. Total sales (2W and 3W) is reported at 2,66,788 units at 13.14 percent decline. Sales fell from 3,07,149 units at volume loss of just over 40k units. More

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      Bajaj Sales Jan 2022 Declines – Pulsar, CT100, Platina, Dominar, Chetak

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      Image – MRD VlogsBajaj Auto has posted a 15 percent YoY decline in sales to 3,63,443 units in January 2022Bajaj Auto has reported de-growth across both sales and exports in the past month. Sales which had stood at 4,25,199 units in January 2021 dipped to 3,63,443 units in the past month.Total domestic sales (2 wheelers and CVs) dipped 12 percent to 1,49,656 units last month as against 1,70,757 units in January 2021. Total exports were also down 16 percent to 2,13,787 units as against 2,54,442 units exported in the same month of the previous year.Bajaj Sales Jan 2022Taking two wheeler sales into account, domestic sales dipped 14 percent to 1,35,496 units in January 2022 as against 1,57,404 units sold in January 2021. Two-wheelers exports were down 17 percent YoY to 1,87,934 units as compared with 2,27,532 units sold in January 2021. This took total sales in this segment to 3,23,430 units, down 16 percent over 3,84,936 units sold in January 2021.Top selling two wheelers included the Pulsar, Platina and CT100 while the Chetak e-scooter has also added to total sales. Last year, Bajaj launched the Pulsar 250 cc bike making it the most powerful in the Pulsar family. It is priced at Rs 1.38 lakhs. Bajaj is also setting up a new electric vehicle plant near Pune with an investment of Rs 300 crores. It will have an annual capacity of 5 lakh EVs per annum.Bajaj Sales Jan 2022Commercial Vehicle sales on the other hand, increased by 6 percent in domestic markets to 14,160 units in the past month, up from 13,353 units sold in January 2021. Exports dipped 4 percent to 25,853 units, down from 26,910 units shipped in January 2021. Total sales in this segment dipped 1 percent YoY to 40,013 units from 40,263 units sold in January 2021.Bajaj Auto Year-to-Date SalesBajaj Auto year to date, domestic and exports sales of two-wheelers and commercial vehicles increased 14 percent during the period April to January 2022. Total sales which had stood at 32,28,449 units in the April to January 2021 period increased to 36,95,225 units in the same period of 2022.De-growth was see only in the case of two wheeler domestic sales which dipped 3 percent to 14,37,480 units during the April-January 2022 period from 14,79,048 units in the same period of last year.Bajaj Sales YTD 2022Exports on the other hand increased 27 percent to 18,63,715 units, up from 14,64,149 units sold in April-January 2021. This took total sales in the segment to 33,01,195 units, up 12 percent from 29,43,197 units sold in the April-January 2021 period.Commercial vehicle YTD sales increased both in domestic and global markets. Total sales in this segment stood at 3,94,030 units, up 38 percent from 2,85,252 units sold in the same period of the previous year. Domestic sales growth was at 64 percent to 1,24,828 units while exports increased 29 percent YTD to 2,69,202 units, up from 2,08,995 units sold in April-January 2021. More

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      Husqvarna Vektorr Electric Scooter Render – Ather 450X Rival

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      Husqvarna Vektorr Electric Scooter RenderThe electric scooter will be primarily aimed at the European marketThe Husqvarna Vektorr electric scooter concept is not far away from meeting the assembly line at Bajaj Auto’s brand new EV production facility at Akurdi, Pune. The camouflaged prototypes of the urban runabout have been spotted testing in the country alongside its Bajaj counterpart, the neo-classic Chetak.Husqvarna Vektorr Electric Scooter RenderHusqvarna’s parent company KTM and Bajaj has been working on a modular electric scooter architecture which will play a crucial role in the urban mobility segment for all the three brand’s involved. The Bajaj Chetak is already on sale in India and the production version of Husqvarna Vektorr is set to be next.What you see here are the rendering images of the stylish EV created by our design specialist Pratyush Rout based on the spy images and concept. Though the scooter is expected to share a large number of its components with Bajaj Chetak, the styling is poles apart. While the donor model embraces an old school design, the Vektorr is all about modernity.The angular front apron with simple circular headlamps, upward sweeping rear bodywork and flat seats makes for a youthful appeal. The unconventional design targets young audience and will feel at home in the urban centers of big metros across the world.Husqvarna Vektorr Electric Scooter RenderWe expect Husqvarna to position the scooter at the premium end of the market, so we expect alloy wheels, high-end tires, front disk brake, digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity, LED headlamp, taillight and turn indicators, ABS (at least as an option) and so on.Technical SpecificationsWe don’t expect any drastic changes to the powertrain setup compared to the Bajaj Chetak which is propelled by a 4 kW electric motor. A 3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack supplies the electricity. Bajaj is in the process of introducing a slightly more powerful motor and a heavily localized battery. The Husqvarna Vektorr is most likely to start with the updated setup.The battery range is expected to be around 100 km on a full charge and top-speed in the sportiest mode is likely to be in the ballpark of 75 kmph. The Swedish brand could also be offering a more premium variant with a longer range to meet European customer requirements. Going by the spy-shots, the scooter is likely to be equipped with a single-sided trailing arm front suspension and rear mono-shock.Husqvarna Vektorr Electric Scooter RenderTarget MarketsThe Husqvarna Vektorr will be an important product for the KTM Group in international markets where zero emission scooters are gaining rapid acceptance, especially in big cities. The cost benefits associated with making it in India will enable the brand to price it competitively in the target markets.The scooter will be also sold in India where it will create a niche for itself in the fast growing premium electric two wheeler segment. It will rival the likes of Ather 450x and the new Ola Electric scooter S1 Pro. More