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      Royal Enfield Dec 2021 Sales – Classic 350, Meteor, 650 Twins, Himalayan

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      Image – Being Superr Indian2021 sales reported at 1.4 percent decline as Royal Enfield reports sales decline for 7 months last year
      As 2021 comes to an end, auto manufacturers take on a new year on the back of months of uncertainty. When it comes to sales, the state of affairs has made one and all nervous at one time or another.
      While 2021 started well for Royal Enfield, as the year proceeded, a number of consecutive months in the red unfolded. Q1 2021 remains the strongest for the year at 1,89,659 units. The quarter that followed was reported on a growth note despite two weak months simply on the basis of 0 units sales reported in April 2020.
      Q2 2021 sales are reported at 1,04,677 units. Total domestic sales in H1 2021 is reported at 2,94,336 units, up from 2,29,545 units. Q3 2021 sales are reported at 1,05,593 units at decline of a quarter. Q4 2021 sales fell to 1,50,628 units, down from 1,87,434 units at a decline of just under 20 percent.
      Domestic sales for 2021 increased to 5,50,557 units, up from 5,40,304 units at 1.9 percent growth. Sales volume gain stood at just over 10k units for the year. Below is the monthly sales performance of Royal Enfield in 2021.
      Royal Enfield Sales 2021
      Royal Enfield Dec 2021 Sales – 350cc segment sales
      Royal Enfield ended the year on a bleak note for the calendar year. 350cc segment sales fell by 1.63 percent, down to 62,543 units, down from 63,580 units. Volume loss stood at 1,037 units. The segment accounts for the bulk of Royal Enfield’s sales accounting for about 85 percent of total sales.
      YTD FY22 sales is down 5 percent at just over 3.5 lakh units, down from 3,70,783 units. The auto manufacturer still has 3 months to cover ground on the sales deficit if it is to end the fiscal in the green. In this segment RE sells Classic, Bullet, Electra and Meteor.
      The segment over 350cc grew considerably. Sales rose to 11,196 units, up from 5,415 units. Volume gain stood at 5,781 units. YTD FY22 sales stands at 65k units, up from 36,673 units at 77 percent sales growth. In this segment RE offers Himalayan, 650 Twins – Interceptor and Continental GT.
      Royal Enfield Sales Dec 2021
      Royal Enfield exports
      Total sales is reported at 73,739 units, up from 68,995 units, up 7 percent. YTD FY22 sales are up at 4,16,593 units, up at 2 percent. Exports last month crossed the 8.5k unit mark, up from 3.5k units YoY. Growth was considerable and in tandem with Royal Enfield’s growth plans.
      The auto manufacturer is determined to improve on exports and mid-segment global market share. YTD FY22 exports are up at 55,695 units, up from 23,677 units. Domestic sales last month accounted for 65,187 units. Decline is reported at .47 percent at volume loss of 305 units.
      Royal Enfield Sales 2021 YTD
      MoM growth is reported on all fronts. 350cc segment total sales growth is reported at 44.29 percent, up from 43,346 units at volume gain of 19,197 units. Total sales for the over 350cc segment is reported at 34.76 percent MoM growth. Sales rose from 8,308 units at volume gain of 2,888 units.
      MoM domestic sales growth is reported at 45.41 percent at volume growth of over 20k units. Exports grew from 6,824 units to growth at just over a quarter. Volume gain stood at 1,728 units. Total sales grew at 42.76 percent, up from 51,654 units at volume gain of just over 22k units. More

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      Okaya Faast Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 90k – Range Up To 200 Kms

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      Okaya FAAST Electric ScooterOkaya Faast electric scooter is capable of a top speed of 60-70 km/h delivering 150-200 km per charge
      Indian electric vehicle industry is a relatively new business but opportunities are immense especially with buyers showing a clear migration from ICE to electric two and four wheelers. The recently concluded EV Expo 2021, held from 24-26 December 2021 in Greater Noida had a large number of electric vehicle manufacturers in attendance, each displaying their upcoming products and new technologies.
      Among these exhibitors was Okaya Electric Vehicles, an Indian battery manufacturer based in Gurugram, which had its new high speed electric scooter and motorcycle on display. Okaya currently has three electric vehicles in its range.
      These include the Avioniq, Classiq and Freedum while the new Faast e-scooter is a part of the company plan to expand its portfolio. Okaya also showcased an electric motorcycle called Okaya Ferrato at the EV Expo 2021. The new models on display are a part of the company initiative to ensure that India becomes a 100 percent EV nation in the years ahead.
      Okaya Faast Electric Scooter Details
      Called Okaya Faast, this e-scooter is priced at Rs 89,999 which excludes Central and State Government subsidies. Bookings have opened via the company’s online portal or through company dealerships at a down payment of Rs 1,999. Okaya Faast, set for deliveries from January-end, will compete with Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro, TVS iQube, Ather 450X, Bounce Infinity E1 and Bajaj Chetak among others.
      Okaya FAAST Electric Scooter
      Okaya Faast, comes as a connected electric scooter. It gets LED head lamp with LED DRLs mounted on its front apron, a digital instrument cluster and combined braking system while it is completely IoT enabled. It sports a maxi scooter style design with bold looks from all sides.
      Okaya Electric Scooter Mobile App
      It sports a dual tone paint scheme in red, grey, green and white colour options, angular mirrors, flat footboard and single flat seat, while it rides on designer wheels. Other build details and under seat storage capacity along with added specifications have not been revealed as on date.
      Okaya Faast Electric Scooter Battery Specs
      The new e-scooter is powered by a 4.4 kW lithium phosphate battery. It commands a top speed of 60-70 km/h and the company claims it can deliver a range of 150 kms on single charge which can be extended to 200 kms per charge under certain riding conditions.
      Okaya Electric Scooter – FAAST
      This, range if proved true, will make the Okaya Faast one of the longer running e-scooters in its segment. Okaya Faast e-scooter gets disc/drum brakes or a combination of both for improved braking performance. Suspension is via standard telescopic fork in front and dual shock unit at the rear.
      Okaya Electric Vehicles has emerged as a major player in the electric two wheeler segment. The company has set up around 225 dealerships across the country in 6 months and has also created fast charging infrastructure for its range of e-scooters. Along with the Faast e-scooter, the company also had Ferrato electric motorcycle on display at the EV Expo with launch plans set for second quarter of FY22. The Ferrato will sport a 2 kW and 3 kW battery capable of accelerating to speeds upto 80-90 km/h and a range of around 100 kms. More

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      2022 Yamaha FZ, FZS Deluxe Launch Price Rs 1.1 L – New Features, Colours

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      2022 Yamaha FZ, FZS, Deluxe LaunchedYamaha has been providing subtle updates to its entire portfolio for the past few months in order to stay competitive
      In the new year, many auto brands will be looking to provide something new to their buyers and hence we could see many new and updated models in the near future. Through our sources, it has been confirmed that Yamaha will be launching an updated range of FZ models in India very soon.
      The updated range includes FZ, FZ-S and new top-spec FZ-S Deluxe model. Prices of the new FZ range start at Rs 1.10 lakh for the base trim and Rs 1.16 lakh for the mid-spec FZ-S model. The range-topping FZ-Deluxe trim will be available at a price of Rs 1.19 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
      Updates on 2022 Yamaha FZ Fi V3.0
      Major changes in the new Yamaha FZ range include new colour options. The base FZ model will now be offered in two paint schemes including Deep Purplish Blue Metallic Y and Black Metallic X. FZS is offered in two different options namely Matte Dull Red Metallic 4 and Matte Dark Purplish Blue Metallic 1.
      The top-spec Deluxe trim will be offered in three shades including Black Metallic X, Deep Red Metallic X and Pastel Dark Grey. Yamaha has also thrown a few additional features. For instance, FZS will now benefit from an LED taillight.
      2022 Yamaha FZ, FZS, Deluxe Launched
      On the other hand, FZS Deluxe will be equipped with features such as an LED taillight, coloured alloy wheels, dual-tone seats and LED flashers. No features have been added to the base FZ model. It already offers features like a negative instrument console, side stand engine cut-off function and an LED headlight.
      The higher-spec models of the new 2022 Yamaha FZ range come with added new features. It include features such as Yamaha’s Bluetooth-enabled console that offers access to functions such as answer back, e-lock, locate my bike, hazard, etc.
      2022 Yamaha FZ Mechanical Specs
      In terms of specifications, all models in the FZ series are identical to each other. They are powered by a 149cc 2-valve single-cylinder engine that returns an output of 12.2 bhp and 13.6 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The hardware comprises telescopic forks at front, preload-adjustable rear mono-shock, and disc brakes on both wheels which are aided by dual-channel ABS.
      A few months ago, Yamaha added a new motorcycle to the FZ range called FZ-X which gets a different neo-retro styling. However, underneath the metal, it is the same bike as rest of the FZ models. Interestingly, it is 2kg heavier than the latter. FZ-X is currently offered in a single variant which is priced at Rs 1,24,300 (ex-showroom). More

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      Ola Electric Scooter S1 Buyers To Get S1 PRO – New Delivery Update

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      Ola Electric Scooters. Image – @bhashOla Electric has announced that its charging network will be free for use for its customers till the end of June 2022
      After numerous delays, Ola Electric finally started dispatching its recently launched electric scooters S1 and S1 Pro to customers all across the country. In a peculiar move, the EV manufacturing startup has decided to upgrade all its customers of S1 to the top-spec S1 Pro variant. However, this looks like a free upgrade, but it comes with a catch.
      Ola Electric Scooter S1 Buyers – Free Upgrade?
      Customers who have booked the base S1 variant of the electric scooter will receive a scooter that will be equipped with all hardware of S1 Pro. This also includes the larger battery pack but the extra features will be kept out of reach from the owners. In order to avail the full potential of hardware and extra features, customers have to shell out an additional Rs 30,000.
      This will effectively make it the same monetary outlay as S1 Pro with its initial price at Rs 1.30 lakh which is a premium of Rs 30,000 over the base S1 variant. Premium features such as cruise control, Hyper mode, hill-hold assist in addition to higher range, higher top speed, higher charging rate will be unlocked only after the software upgrade.
      It seems that S1 buyers will be delivered a scooter that will be laced with all specs and features of S1 Pro but will be calibrated in such a manner that users will only be able to enjoy the specs and features of S1 only. Therefore, buyers will have the option to upgrade to a higher variant even after initially buying a lower-spec variant.
      Ola Electric Scooters delivery update for Dec 2021
      S1 and S1 Pro Specs
      However, it should also be noted that customers will be provided with a larger and heavier 3.97kWh battery pack but will only be able to use a 2.98kWh capacity. This would reduce the range of battery on a single charge which is currently rated at 121 km for the base variant. Top speed will be limited to 90 kmph but with the heavier battery pack, performance could decrease.
      Ola is yet to officially declare the specs of this variant and we are still waiting for official details. Meanwhile, Ola offers a common 5.5kW electric motor to both S1 and S1 Pro which return a peak output of 8.5kW and 58Nm of torque. Both models receive Normal and Sport modes but S1 Pro receives an additional Hyper mode. Further, both models receive the same hardware configurations.
      Features on offer
      In terms of features, amenities common to both S1 and S1 Pro include touchscreen infotainment, side-stand alert, anti-theft alert, proximity lock/unlock, remote boot lock, call and message alerts, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, onboard navigation, find my scooter, HMI moods with sound, reverse mode and much more.
      Ola Electric has started working on the expansion of its charging network. On completion, it will be a dense network comprising more than 100,000 charging points which will be the largest two-wheeler charging network in the country. The charging network will encompass 400 cities across the country. More

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      Yezdi Roadking Adventure, Scrambler Spied Up Close In New Spy Shots

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      Yezdi Motorcycles – Roadking Scrambler and AdventureYezdi will be making a return with two motorcycles- a scrambler rivaling upcoming RE Hunter and an adventure tourer rivaling Himalayan
      Classic Legends will be officially unveiling the Yezdi brand of motorcycles on January 13, 2022. This will be the third brand that the Indian bike maker will be reviving after relaunching Jawa in 2018 and BSA earlier this year. The company will be launching the Yezdi brand by introducing two motorcycles- a scrambler and an adventure bike.
      Test mules of both models have been frequently spotted on Indian roads in recent times. The upcoming Yezdi siblings have been caught on camera once again ahead of their global debut in a couple of weeks. A spy video of both motorcycles has been uploaded on Instagram courtesy of Bhuvan Chowdhary.
      Although in their camouflaged guises, both motorcycles appear to be in their final stages of testing. Both motorcycles are expected to be underpinned by a new architecture accompanied by a higher load-bearing rear subframe. While Yezdi Roadking scrambler will take on the upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter, Yezdi Adventure will lock horns with Himalayan.
      Yezdi Roadking, ADV- Design
      When it comes to styling, both motorcycles sport a distinct design but flaunt some common neo-retro styling elements such as a round headlamp, fork gaiters and wire-spoke wheels. The scrambler also receives a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and circular rearview mirrors which further accentuate its retro appeal. Other styling highlights include dual exhaust canisters, a circular LED taillight and a single-piece seat with a ribbed pattern.

      Coming to its adventure sibling, the bike gets signature ADV styling highlights such as a large windscreen and a beak up front along with a sculpted fuel tank and a taller stance. It also features split-style seating and a raised tail section. Unlike the scrambler, the adventure bike boasts of a single-sided upswept exhaust canister and different radiator shrouds in comparison to current Jawa models.
      Mechanical Specs & Features
      In all likelihood, both bikes will be powered by a 334cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that kicks out 30 bhp and 32.74 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be paired with a six-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. The powertrain currently propels Jawa Perak and will also be seen empowering the brand’s upcoming cruiser.
      Coming to the hardware setup, frames on both motorcycles will be suspended on conventional telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock with preload adjustability at rear. However, the Adventure bike is expected to offer more travel than its scrambler sibling. Both motorcycles will roll on spoked wheels that are shod with dual-purpose tyres.
      Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes on both ends with calipers from ByBre. In terms of features, both Yezdi bikes are expected to be equipped with a fully digital instrument console and all-LED illumination including taillight, turn indicators and headlight. More

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      Cyborg Yoda Electric Motorcycle Cruiser Unveiled – First Look

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      Cyberg Yoda Electric MotorcycleIgnitron will be expanding its sales and service network spread across India covering the north, south and western regions of the country
      The ongoing electric mobility revolution has led to the birth of many new promising startups in the Indian automotive market. The latest to join the bandwagon is a homegrown startup named Ignitron Motocorp which has announced its foray into India’s two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) motorbike segment under the brand ‘CYBORG’.
      Ignitron will introduce a range of premium electric bikes under the Cyborg brand with swappable batteries. The company will focus on making the safest motorbikes in India and will continually explore new ways to improve battery technology and manufacturing processes.
      Cyborg Yoda Electric Motorcycle Cruiser
      Manufacturing and assembly of the electric motorcycles have already begun at the company’s plant in Manesar, Gurgaon. In its initial phase, Ignitron Motocorp has a capacity to produce 40,000 units annually in the financial year 2022-23.
      Cyborg will launch three electric motorcycles in this range, one each in the Cruiser, Regular and Sports segments. These battery-powered bikes will cater to the mid to high-speed category. Take a look at the first look video below.
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      Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Raghav Kalra, Founder, Ignitron Motocorp Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are delighted to announce our entry into the electric two-wheeler motorbike segment, with our new brand CYBORG. We believe that electric mobility will define the future of transport and India is on its path to faster adoption of EVs.”
      Cyborg has also unveiled the brand’s first electric motorcycle in the form of a cruiser named Yoda. Upon launch, Yoda will also become the first fully electric cruiser made in India with a battery swapping facility. The company says it has been tested for the toughest and most extreme terrain and climatic conditions in India.
      Design & Features
      Yoda gets a traditional cruiser stance with neo-retro styling elements such as round triple-beam headlamps, circular taillight and turn indicators; a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a split-style seat. Like a conventional cruiser, it gets a tall and wide handlebar that is pulled towards the rider. The low-saddle and forward-set footpegs further complement relaxed cruiser-friendly ergonomics.
      Cyberg Yoda Electric Motorcycle
      In terms of features, Yoda will be equipped with LED taillights and turn indicators, an anti-theft alarm, a pillion backrest, keyless ignition, side pannier boxes and an adjustable suspension setup. Although exact hardware configurations have been kept under wraps, from the images Yoda appears to receive conventional telescopic forks upfront and twin spring shock absorbers at rear.
      Range & Other Details
      The brand also hasn’t revealed exact battery and motor specifications but has claimed a range of 120 km on a single charge in Yoda. Ignitron will also be partnering with local vendors to provide Road Side Assistance and a battery swapping station called CYBORG (Joule) Stations that will be present every 1 kilometer. The company will also be providing compact home chargers that will rejuvenate 50 percent of the battery in thirty minutes. More

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      2022 Husqvarna Electric Scooter Spied Again – Chetak Based New EV

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      New Husqvarna Electric Scooter Spied. Image – Powerdrift.
      The upcoming Husqvarna Vektorr electric scooter is expected to make its global debut in production guise next year
      Bajaj Chetak is one of the most popular electric scooters in the country at the moment, if not by volume then by the brand. The company’s global partnership with the KTM group which also comprises the Husqvarna brand has proved to be an instrumental tool for Bajaj’s growth.
      The concept of platform sharing has already borne fruits for Bajaj and KTM and now it will be expanded further in the electric mobility space as well. A spy shot of the upcoming electric scooter from Husqvarna has been spotted testing near Pune. A concept based on the same e-scooter was unveiled earlier this year.
      Named Vektorr, this electric scooter is expected to be based on Chetak but is likely to don a completely different top. The latest spy shots reveal a prototype of the scooter completely wrapped under camouflage. Latest spy shot comes around the same time when Bajaj announced it was setting up a new electric vehicle plant in Akurdi.
      2022 Husqvarna Electric Scooter – Expected Specs
      Details about this upcoming e-scooter are too thin at the moment. However, the concept prototype revealed earlier this year is powered by a 4kW electric motor capable of a top speed of 45 kmph with a claimed range of 95 km on a single charge. The motor is expected to derive energy from the same 3kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
      Husqvarna Electric Scooter and Bajaj Chetak spied together
      In Chetak, this powertrain returns a range of up to 95 km on a full charge. However, this range drops to 85 km on a single charge when the scooter runs on Sport Mode. Top speeds at Sport and Eco modes are rated at 70 kmph and 45 kmph respectively. It will be interesting to see if the same specs will be offered by Husqvarna in the final production model of the scooter.
      Vektorr is also likely to borrow its cycle parts from its Indian cousin including a single-sided trailing link front suspension, single-sided swingarm and a mono-shock at the rear. The electric motor will be mounted on the swingarm with a transmission sending power to the wheel thus eliminating the need for a chain or belt drive. Braking hardware is likely to comprise a front disc and a rear drum setup.
      Styling & Expected Features
      Coming to its styling, the camouflaged 2022 Husqvarna Electric Scooter appears to be longer than Bajaj Chetak. The upcoming Vektorr e-scooter should also wear different body panels as judged by its silhouette. Other styling highlights would include a flat seat, oval rearview mirrors and a single-piece grab rail.
      While the spy image doesn’t showcase any part of its front end, we expect Vektorr to stay close to the concept flaunting a round headlamp with an integrated LED DRL, slim apron and an exposed front fork. In terms of features, Vektorr is expected to be equipped with a round digital instrument console that could be identical to Chetak but is likely to pack more features including turn-by-turn navigation. More

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      2022 Honda Supra GTR 150 Breaks Cover – Yamaha Aerox 155 Rival

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      2022 Honda Supra GTR 150Supra GTR is Honda’s second range of sporty scooters after Forza, the latter offers Maxi-style scooters of multiple engine displacements
      Honda has launched an updated version of Supra GTR 150 scooter in select international markets. The latest set of yearly updates to the Maxi scooter is strictly cosmetic and subtle in nature. While the sports scooter is retailed as Supra GTR 150 in Indonesia, in Vietnam it will be offered as Winner X.
      In the latest iteration, Supra GTR 150 gets a revised front end which looks meaner and more aggressive than its predecessor. The front apron now features a dual pod LED headlamp setup that boasts an angular and geometric design. The apron itself seems to have widened and looks a lot more muscular.
      2022 Supra GTR 150- Styling
      Just like a traditional superbike, the apron flows down till the underbelly. The raised tail section of Supra GTR looks equally sharp and sporty with its sleek fender and split grab rails. It also receives a black side-on upswept exhaust.
      Like most Maxi-scooters, Supra GTR doesn’t feature a prominent footboard as the space between two legs is dominated by a large transmission tunnel. That said, riding ergonomics is similar to those of a commuter motorcycle with a handlebar, centre-set footpegs and an accessible seat height of 786 mm.
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      Hardware & Powertrain Specs
      In terms of features, the 2022 Supra GTR offers gizmos such as a LED headlamp, LED tail lamp, a USB charging port, and a blue backlit fully-digital instrument cluster. Coming to its dynamics, the scooter rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends that are wrapped around by tubeless tyres.
      Powering the 2022 Supra GTR is a 150cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that kicks out 15.4 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 13.5 Nm at 6,700rpm. The motor is paired with a 6-speed constant mesh manual gearbox.
      Supra GTR 150 sits on conventional telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are handled by a single disc brake at each end which is aided by a single-channel ABS. Supra GTR isn’t expected to go on sale in the Indian market. This space is currently occupied by scooters like Yamaha Aerox 155 and Aprilia SXR 160.
      2022 Honda Supra GTR 150
      Yamaha Aerox 155
      Aerox 155 is the closest rival to Supra GTR 150 in terms of specs and features. In comparison to Supra GTR, Aerox gets a 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with VVA technology and fuel-injection system that makes 14.75 bhp at 8,000rpm and 13.9 Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. In India, Aerox 155 is priced at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). More