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      KTM India Sales, Exports Oct 2021 – Duke, RC 125, 200, 250, 390 ADV

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      Image – BIKEMANIAC PKKTM registered a total volume of 60 percent MoM growth in the domestic market
      KTM is currently at a stage where it will be revamping its entire lineup in the coming future. The bikemaker has already upgraded RC 125 and RC 200 in India and will soon be introducing the new generation RC 390 in the country. This will be followed by the introduction of the new-gen Duke range of motorcycles.
      KTM India Sales Oct 2021
      Meanwhile, the Austrian brand continues to generate decent sales volume both in domestic and overseas markets. The company registered a total domestic volume of 7,126 units in October this year as opposed to 6,757 units sold in October last year. This led to YoY growth of 5.46 percent.
      MoM growth of 60 percent was registered since KTM was able to dispatch 4,454 units across the country in September this year. The 200 Series of KTM was the most popular range last month with 4,696 units sold as opposed to 2,326 units sold the previous month. This led to MoM growth of 102 percent. YoY growth stood at 74.25 percent since, during October last year, KTM dispatched 2,695 units of the 200 range.
      The 390 range accumulated a volume of 1,171 units last month as opposed to 373 units sold in September which translates to YoY growth of 214 percent. During the same period last year, 1,038 units of the 390 range were dispatched with a YoY growth of almost 13 percent. 1,162 units of the 250 range were sold in October this year which is 11 units less than the volume recorded the previous month.
      KTM India Sales, Exports Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
      This led to a marginal MoM decline of 0.94 percent. The YoY growth stood at 63.20 percent with 712 units sold during October last year. The entry-level 125 range could manage to sell only 97 units which resulted in big YoY and MoM drops of 95.80 percent and 83.33 percent.
      KTM India Exports Oct 2021
      As far as exports are concerned, a total of 7,126 motorcycles were exported by KTM outside India last month. During October last year, this figure stood at 3,658 units which have resulted in YoY degrowth of 27 percent. The Austrian brand shipped a total of 3,693 motorcycles abroad in September this year which translates to an MoM decline of 29.41 percent.
      The exports chart was topped by the 390 range with 1,154 units shipped abroad in October 2021. This was 378 units less than what was recorded during the same month last year which resulted in a negative YoY of 24.67 percent. However, the bikemaker reported a positive MoM growth of 29.23 percent since it was able to sell only 893 units in September this year.
      KTM India Sales, Exports Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
      KTM shipped a total of 1,103 units of the 200 range in October this year which is 360 units less than October last year resulting in a YoY decline of 24.61 percent. The company managed to ship only 348 units of the 250 series and only 2 units of the 125 range. More

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      Bounce Infinity Electric Scooter Launch Date 2nd Dec – Booking At Rs 499

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      Bounce Electric ScooterWith a dense battery swapping network, Bounce Infinity users won’t have to worry about things like range or charging
      A pioneer in smart mobility in the country, Bounce is all set to launch its first electric scooter named Infinity. A ‘Made in India’ product, Infinity electric scooter will be equipped with advanced equipment and intelligent features. Today, launch date of the Bounce electric scooter was announced. It will launch on 2nd Dec 2021. Pre-bookings will commence from same date at Rs 499. Deliveries will commence from early next year. Exact date for start of delivery has not been revealed.
      Bounce Infinity Electric Scooter details
      Bounce Infinity has an elegant, aerodynamic profile with features such as round headlamp, retro-styled front fender, LCD instrument console, single piece seat, sporty alloy wheels, prominent grab rail, and edgy tail lamp. The scooter is likely to be offered in single-tone colour options.
      Bounce Infinity utilizes a hub-mounted motor. The scooter has been spotted with telescopic front fork and dual rear suspension. It has single disc brakes at both ends. More technical details are expected to be revealed in coming weeks.
      Bounce Infinity ownership options
      There are two options for users who may want to buy Bounce Infinity electric scooter. First is the conventional way, wherein users pay the full price including the cost of the scooter and battery. In this option, users will have the freedom to remove the Li-ion battery and charge it as per their convenience. This is likely to be preferred by city dwellers living in multi-storeyed buildings. The flip side is that this option will increase overall ownership cost.
      Bounce Electric Scooter. Image – Powerdrift
      Second option is ‘Battery as a service’, wherein users don’t need to pay for the cost of battery. Whenever they need a fully charged battery, they can swap batteries at any of Bounce’s battery swapping hubs. This system brings the overall experience closer to that of refuelling at a standard fuel station. It not only saves time but also eliminates range anxiety and the hassles of charging an electric scooter.
      Choosing ‘Battery as a service’ option will reduce acquisition cost by as much as 40-50%. Users will only be charged when they swap their battery. With reduced acquisition cost, Bounce Infinity electric scooter will become accessible to a larger customer base. It could also be preferred over rival products that come with non-removable batteries.
      Improving battery swapping infrastructure
      To ensure users can easily find a battery swapping station, Bounce is working to expand its battery-swapping network. The network will cater to both retail customers as well as the company’s ride-sharing business. As of now, Bounce has battery swapping stations at more than 170 locations. This will be expanded all across India in the coming years. Till date, Bounce’s EV fleet has clocked 2 crore kilometres. More than 5 lakh battery swaps have been successfully executed.
      Bounce electric scooter will be manufactured at a plant in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. This plant was earlier owned and operated by 22Motors. Bounce had acquired this company in 2021 in a 100% stake sale deal. Along with the plant, Bounce has access to intellectual property of 22Motors. The facility can manufacture 1.80 lakh electric scooters per year. Based on demand, Bounce could also setup up its second facility in southern India. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles Oct 2021 – Splendor, Pulsar, Apache, Platina

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      New Yamaha R15. Image – MRD VlogsSales volume is expected to pick up pace gradually with the semiconductor crisis likely to improve soon
      Sales of two-wheelers in recent months have witnessed a significant drop thanks to the shortage in semiconductor chips globally. The decline in sales is even witnessed in the motorcycle segment where the top ten selling bikes have contributed to a monthly volume of 8,43,622 units in October this year.
      Top 10 Motorcycles Oct 2021 – Splendor leads sales charts
      During the same month last year, this figure stood at 10,72,685 units which has resulted in a YoY decline of 21.35 percent. The top-selling motorcycle was Hero Splendor which recorded a volume of 2,67,821 units last month as opposed to 3,15,798 units sold in October last year. This translates to a YoY drop of 15.19 percent.
      Splendor was followed by its sibling HF Deluxe at the second spot after the latter registered a volume of 1,64,311 units last month. In October last year, 2,33,061 units of HF Deluxe were dispatched by the company across India which has resulted in a YoY decline of 29.50 percent.
      Honda sold 1,13,554 units of CB Shine which is almost 5,000 units lesser than what was recorded in October 2020. This led to a YoY decline of 4.21 percent. Below is the detailed sales table of the top 10 motorcycles sold in India for Oct 2021.
      Top 10 Motorcycles Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
      Pulsar, Apache Witness Decline
      Bajaj dispatched a total of 86,500 units of Pulsar-branded motorcycles in October this year, which translated to a YoY decline of 37.42 percent. During the same period last year, the bikemaker sold 1,38,218 units of the sports commuter motorcycle across India. Pulsar was closely followed by Platina with a monthly volume of 84,109 units in comparison to 60,967 units dispatched in October 2020.
      Platina was also the only motorcycle on the list to record positive YoY growth of 38 percent. TVS sold 39,799 units of Apache bikes to occupy the sixth spot and witness small YoY degrowth of 2.79 percent. During the same period, the Hosur-based bikemaker sold 40,943 units of Apache. Hero was able to sell 25,663 units of Glamour in October this year which is a YoY drop of 67.28 percent.
      Dream, Sport, Classic round up list
      Last year, the largest two-wheeler manufacturer dispatched 78,439 units of the 125cc motorcycle. Honda sold 22,407 units of its entry-level bike Dream in October which recorded a marginal YoY growth of 0.60 percent. TVS sold 19,730 units of Sport last month which is 2,487 units less than the volume recorded in October 2020. This resulted in YoY growth of 11.19 percent.

      Top 10 Motorcycles
      Oct-21
      Oct-20
      %

      1. Hero Splendor
      2,67,821
      3,15,798
      -15.19

      2. Hero HF Deluxe
      1,64,311
      2,33,061
      -29.50

      3. Honda CB Shine
      1,13,554
      1,18,547
      -4.21

      4. Bajaj Pulsar
      86,500
      1,38,218
      -37.42

      5. Bajaj Platina
      84,109
      60,967
      37.96

      6. TVS Apache
      39,799
      40,943
      -2.79

      7. Hero Glamour
      25,663
      78,439
      -67.28

      8. Honda Dream
      22,407
      22,542
      -0.60

      9. TVS Sport
      19,730
      22,217
      -11.19

      10. Royal Enfield Classic 350
      19,728
      41,953
      -52.98

      Total
      8,43,622
      10,72,685
      -21.35

      The list was rounded up by Royal Enfield Classic 350 which recently received a generation upgrade. The Chennai-based bikemaker was able to sell only 19,728 units of the retro-style motorcycle as opposed to 41,953 units in October last year. This translated to a YoY decline of 53 percent. More

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      New Jawa Cruiser Front Spied – Retro Styling With Contemporary Features

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      New Jawa Cruiser. Image – IamabikerWith growing popularity of Jawa motorcycles, there’s scope to introduce more products in 350cc segment
      Mahindra-owned Classic Legends is working on an aggressive portfolio expansion strategy that will give rise to new Jawa motorcycles as well resurrected brands such as Yezdi and BSA. Jawa range will soon be expanded to include a new cruiser bike. This has been spotted multiple times on road tests near Pune, Maharashtra.
      Jawa cruiser styling and features
      Latest spy shots reveal the front, top and side section of new Jawa cruiser. Retro flavour is evident in the round headlamp, bar-end round rear-view mirrors, and tear-drop turn indicators. The bike has a chubby profile, as is evident with the rounded fuel tank and side panels. Other key features include compact windscreen, fork gaiters, spoke-styled alloy wheels, engine and leg guard and dual exhaust pipes.
      Most of the key components have been blacked-out such as engine casing, frame, exhaust, alloy wheels, and rear suspension. Based on colour options available at the time of launch, some of these components could have a metallic finish.
      Users can expect comfortable rides on Jawa cruiser, as it has upright, ergonomic riding stance. Footpegs are slight forward set, which should ensure optimal leg comfort even for taller riders. Wide handlebar will ensure hands can stay rested without any discomfort even during long distance touring.
      New Jawa Cruiser Spied
      The single-piece seat appears to pack in thick padding, which should further enhance riding pleasure. The seat is pretty wide as well, possibly larger than that of current breed of Jawa motorcycles. The seat will offer optimal comfort for both rider and pillion.
      In terms of features, Jawa cruiser will be getting an inverted speedo. Existing Jawa bikes already have this feature. Other contemporary features could include LED headlamp with LED DRLs. Bluetooth-based connectivity features could also be on offer.
      Jawa cruiser engine and specs
      It is likely that Jawa cruiser will be using the 334cc motor that is currently used with Perak. The liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOCH motor churns out 30.64 ps of max power and 32.74 Nm of peak torque. It is linked to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox.
      Suspension duties will be performed by conventional telescopic forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers. While alloy wheels will be standard, the bike could also be offered with spoke wheels. Braking system will have disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.
      Jawa cruiser bike may not have a direct rival at the time of its launch. In terms of its pricing, it will continue to rival the existing range of Royal Enfield motorcycles. In the long-term, Jawa cruiser can face competition from new 350cc bikes being readied by Royal Enfield. Honda has also set aggressive plans for this segment. It too can introduce new bikes to rival Jawa cruiser. More

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      Top 10 Scooters Oct 2021 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Dio, Fascino

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      Image – imboby222Honda Activa and TVS Jupiter are offered in both 110cc and 125cc guises
      Sales of all two-wheelers in recent months have taken serious hits due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage around the globe. Similar to motorcycles, scooters have also witnessed a drop in sales due to the crisis. The top ten selling scooters in October 2021, have contributed to a monthly volume of 4,36,667 units.
      Top 10 Scooters Oct 2021 – Activa, Jupiter Lead segment
      In comparison, a total of 5,32,435 units were sold during the same month last year which led to an 18 percent YoY decline. The sales chart was topped by Honda Activa which recorded a monthly volume of 1,96,699 units in October this year in comparison to 2,39,570 units. This translates to a YoY drop of almost 18 percent.
      Activa was trailed by TVS Jupiter which registered a volume of 72,161 units last month as opposed to 74,159 units. This led to YoY degrowth of 2.69 percent. Like Activa, Jupiter is also available in two guises now- a 110cc scooter and a 125cc scooter. Suzuki sold 46,450 units of Access in October this year as opposed to 52,441 units registered during the same month last year.
      Ntorq, Dio Consolidate
      The scooter from the Japanese brand recorded a YoY drop of 11.42 percent. TVS Ntorq occupied the fourth spot with 25,693 units dispatched last month. A YoY decline of 18.50 percent was recorded since, during the same period in last year, TVS sold 31,524 units of the sporty scooter. Ntorq was closely followed by Honda Dio with a recorded monthly volume of 26,641 units.
      Top 10 Scooter Sales Oct 2021
      With 44,046 units of Dio sold in October last year, it translated to a YoY decline of 41.79 percent. Hero MotoCorp broke into the list with Pleasure Plus which registered a volume of 21,716 units last month instead of 23,392 units sold in October last year. Hence, a YoY drop of 7 percent was witnessed.
      RayZr only to witness growth
      Yamaha 125cc siblings RayZR and Fascino were placed in the seventh and eighth spots respectively. While RayZR recorded a volume of 13,601 units, Fascino registered a sales volume of 13,487 units. The volume of RayZR declined by 2,147 units from October last year which led to YoY degrowth of 13.63 percent. Sales of Fascino increased by 17 units last month which resulted in a marginal YoY growth of 0.95 percent.
      In fact, Fascino was the only scooter on this list to manage a positive YoY growth. Hero dispatched 12,898 units of Destini as compared to 26,714 units sold in October last year. This translated to a YoY decline of 51.72 percent.

      Top 10 Scooters
      Oct-21
      Oct-20
      %

      1. Honda Activa
      1,96,699
      2,39,570
      -17.89

      2. TVS Jupiter
      72,161
      74,159
      -2.69

      3. Suzuki Access
      46,450
      52,441
      -11.42

      4. TVS Ntorq
      25,693
      31,524
      -18.50

      5. Honda Dio
      25,641
      44,046
      -41.79

      6. Hero Pleasure
      21,716
      23,392
      -7.16

      7. Yamaha RayZR
      13,601
      15,748
      -13.63

      8. Yamaha Fascino
      13,487
      13,360
      0.95

      9. Hero Destini
      12,898
      26,714
      -51.72

      10. Honda Grazia
      8,321
      11,481
      -27.52

      Total
      4,36,667
      5,32,435
      -17.99

      The list was wrapped up by Honda Grazia which registered a volume of 8.321 units in comparison to 11,481 units sold in October last year. The 125cc scooter from Honda recorded a YoY growth of 27.52 percent. With production being ramped up gradually, we expect sales volume to increase in the near future. More

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      Yamaha R15S V3 Vs New R15 V4 – Similarities And Differences

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      New Yamaha R15 V4. Image – MRD VlogsYamaha R15S is based on the previous gen YZF R15 V3 and not on the new R15 V4
      A couple of weeks back, Yamaha launched a new generation model of R15, christened as the R15 V4. India was the first country to have received the new gen R15. It has received applause from all corners. The entry-level sports bike has always found many takers in the Indian market due to its impressive looks and handling and powerful performance.
      However, the new-gen R15 also comes with a sizeable price hike which might put it out of the shopping list of many enthusiast bikers. Hence, Yamaha has followed R15 V4 with a more affordable version of the baby sports bike called R15 S V3. As the name suggests, it is based on the previous gen model.
      Yamaha R15S V3 Vs New R15 V4 – Design
      It is a different bike altogether from the current V4 on sale. Let us look at some of the key variations in R15S V3 which distinguishes itself from R15 V4. For starters, a notable variation is the revised styling of R15 V3 as opposed to R15 V4. The former gets a familiar twin-beam LED headlamp at front as opposed to a single beam headlamp housed inside the front apron of V4.
      Another difference is the inclusion of a unibody single-piece saddle in R15S as opposed to split-seats on offer in R15 V4. In fact, the sleek saddle in R15S is expected to be more comfortable than the latter as it offers much more room for both the rider and pillion as well. The new R15S is only available in a single Racing Blue colour option instead of five paint schemes on offer in R15 V4.
      Yamaha R15S V3 Vs New R15 V4
      Yamaha R15S V3 Vs V4 – Engine, Hardware Specs
      Powering both versions of R15 is the same 155cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, liquid-cooled engine although output is marginally different from each other. The motor in R15S cranks out 18.6 PS at 10,000rpm and 14.1 Nm of peak torque at 8,500rpm. R15 V4 motor delivers 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm at the same rpms. Both engines are paired with the same 6-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch.
      Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology is on offer with both. The two motorcycles sit on a familiar deltabox frame and feature the same Aluminum Swingarm although the rear subframe on R15 V4 has been tweaked slightly. Another major variation is that R15S comes with simple telescopic forks at front, unlike the more advanced USD forks upfront.
      Features & Price
      More importantly, R15S misses out on some critical features such as traction control and a quickshifter like in the fourth-gen R15. It does feature a fully digital instrument console with Gear Shift Indicator but R15S misses on a Bluetooth connectivity option offered in R15 V4. Other common features on both motorcycles include Side stand with an engine cut-off switch, LED headlamps and a dual-channel ABS.
      Yamaha R15S V3 Vs New R15 V4
      The most significant variation is the difference in pricing of the two models. R15S is priced at Rs 1.57 lakh whereas the base variant of R15 V4 is Rs 14,000 dearer than the former. On other hand, at Rs 1.83 lakh, the top-spec MotoGP Edition of R15 V4 is pegged at a price of Rs 26,000 higher than R15S. All prices are ex-showroom. More

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      Harley Davidson 2021 Sportster S India Launch At 2021 IBW

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      Harley Davidson 2021 Sportster SThe 1250cc V-Twin motor in Sportster S has been tuned to produce more torque and offer more low-end and mid-range grunt
      The Sportster brand has been an iconic range of cruisers under Harley Davidson’s portfolio which has been in continuous production since 1957. Harley Davidson unveiled its latest sport custom motorcycle named Sportster S earlier this year.
      Now it is getting ready for India launch. Today, Harley Davidson India revealed that the motorcycle will be launched at the 2021 India Bike Week, which is scheduled to take place near Lonavala in Maharashtra on 4-5 Dec 2021.
      Harley Davidson 2021 Sportster S – Custom-like Design
      The final production model of Sportster S made its first appearance as a Custom concept almost four years back and still stays very much similar. The silhouette of production-spec Sportster S is retained with beefy twin-can exhausts, chunky tyres and a single-piece seat.
      The bike gets a large skid plate underneath and a nice flat line from tank to seat whereas the massive front tyre and a short fender lends it a classic bobber look. Upfront, Sportster S flaunts a capsule-shaped headlight which looks a little quirky. Other styling highlights such as the flat tail section, with a cowl, single-piece saddle and upswept golden-coloured exhaust mufflers draw inspiration from Harley Davidson XR750 flat tracker.
      Harley Davidson 2021 Sportster S
      The powertrain is highlighted by the use of a Chocolate Satin finish on the magnesium engine covers. The cruiser will be offered in three colour options namely Stone Washed White Pearl, Midnight Crimson and Vivid Black. Overall, the cruiser has been crafted in a manner to make it look like a custom-built bike.
      Hardware Configurations
      Harley Davidson has also updated the chassis of the new Sportster S where the engine now acts as the stress member. This is done to reduce the weight of the bike. Further, the use of lightweight materials has helped achieve an optimum power-to-weight ratio. The company also claims that a stiffer chassis has improved the handling of the motorcycle. The tubular steel frame is suspended on Showa 43mm inverted forks at front and a SHOWA Piggyback mono-shock at rear.
      While the front suspension unit is fully adjustable, the rear unit features hydraulic preload adjustment. The motorcycle rides on 17-inch front and 16-inch rear lightweight cast-aluminum wheels with a staggered, five-spoke design. Braking duties are handled by a 320mm disc chewed down by a four-piston, radial monoblock Brembo caliper at front and a 260mm disc held by a twin-piston Brembo caliper at rear.
      Harley Davidson 2021 Sportster S
      RE-Tuned V-Twin Motor
      The powertrain features a 1250cc Revolution Max 1250T engine at its mechanical heart. This unit is the American bikemaker’s latest iteration of a liquid-cooled 60-degree V-Twin engine which has been derived from Pan America 1250. However, in Sportster S, it makes 121 bhp and 125 Nm of torque which is 30 horses less than what is offered in its hardcore adventure bike sibling. The engine is married to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.
      While the output is on the lower side, Harley says the engine has been tuned to offer more grunt at low-end and mid-range. The engine also offers 10 percent more torque between 3,000 and 6,000 rpm. The 1,250cc unit also features other modern technologies such as VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts).
      Features on offer
      Speaking of technologies, Sportster S is laced with modern electronic amenities including a 4.0-inch-diameter TFT digital console with smartphone connectivity, a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU), cornering ABS, traction control, tyre pressure monitoring system, cruise control and many more. It also offers four riding modes- Road, Sport, Rain and Custom.
      Sportster S has been offered at a starting price of USD 14,999 (approx. INR 11.18 lakh). India launch price is expected to be in the range of Rs 15-20 lakh. More

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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Oct 2021 – Honda, Bajaj, RE, Hero Electric, Jawa, Ather

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      Image – Vlogger Satyam GuptaTwo wheeler retail sales Oct 2021 dipped 6.07 percent YoY and by over 30 percent when compared to that of October 2020
      Two wheeler retail sales through the month of October 2021 revealed that it was electric two wheeler that were more in demand over their petrol powered counterparts. The top 4 bike makers, Hero, Honda, TVS and Bajaj each experienced a YoY de-growth while Hero Electric, Okinawa and Ather along with PUR Energy posted significantly higher retail sales.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Oct 2021 – FADA
      Two wheeler retail sales stood at 9,96,024 units in the past month, down from 10,60,337 units sold in October 2020. This was a de-growth of 6.07 percent. However, when compared to sales of 14,23,668 units sold in October 2019, sales dipped as much as 30.04 percent.
      Hero MotoCorp lead the list with 3,08,287 units retailed in the past month. This was against 3,38,655 units retailed in October 2020 bringing down market share to 30.95 percent over 31.94 percent held earlier. Keen to enter the electric two wheeler arena, the company has trademarked ‘Vida’ name for EVs. Vida will be the sub-brand under which Hero MotoCorp will sell its electric two-wheelers. As a part of an agreement between Hero MotoCorp and Hero Electric, Hero MotoCorp cannot sell any EVs with Hero name.
      Honda retails also dipped significantly YoY to 2,74,951 units down from 2,99,555 units sold in October 2020 while market share dipped to 27.60 percent from 28.25 percent YoY. Honda Activa scooter was a major contributor to overall retail sales while the Dio, CB Shine, CB350, Unicorn and Grazia also added significant numbers.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY) – FADA
      TVS Motors, Bajaj Auto
      Two other leading bikemakers to report de-growth were TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto. Sales of TVS dipped to 1,55,295 units from 1,57,680 units while Bajaj retails slipped to 1,15,339 units in October 2021 from 1,19,936 units retailed in October 2020. However, market share of TVS Motors increased to 15.59 percent in the past month over 14.87 percent held in October 2020. For Bajaj Auto, the recently launched Pulsar N250 and F250 could add some impetus to sales in the months ahead.
      Suzuki retail sales increased YoY to 47,826 units retailed in October 2021, up from 44,952 units retailed in the same month of the previous year. Market share also saw a boost to 4.80 percent. Suzuki has launched a new 125cc scooter called Avenis in India. Next they plan to launch an electric scooter based on Burgman.
      Yamaha and Royal Enfield also posted a YoY de-growth in terms of retail sales while retails of Hero Electric increased significantly to 6,366 units in October 2021 up from 314 units retailed in October 2020. Hero Electric is also set to install one lakh EV charging stations across India for which it has tied up with Bengaluru-based EV charging start-up Charzer. Charzer will set up 10,000 charging stations across 30 cities in the first year itself.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM) – FADA
      Okinawa and Piaggio Post Higher YoY Retails
      Electric two wheeler maker Okinawa has posted higher retails at 4,082 units in October 2021, up from 548 units sold in October 2020. It was the company’s Praise Pro that commanded the most attention. Piaggio also posted higher YoY retails at 3,849 units in the past month, up from 3,731 units retailed in October 2020. Piaggio has just launched an updated version of the Aprilia SR scooter. Aprilia SR 125 and Aprilia SR 160 receive a completely new design and revised features. Aprilia SR 160 will be available at Rs 1.17 lakh, while Aprilia SR 125 is priced at Rs 1.07 lakh.
      Ather Energy retail sales also increased significantly to 2,648 units in October 2021 over 258 units sold in October 2020. Ather has also announced that from November 15, 2021 to May 15, 2022, Ather customers can avail Connect Pro and Connect Lite subscriptions free of cost. Retail sales of Classic Legends (Jawa) and PurEnergy also saw significant YoY growth as did Ampere Electric Vehicles. More