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      New Aprilia SR160 First Batch Arrives At Dealer Showroom

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      New Aprilia SR160Aprilia SR160 facelift is largely focused on cosmetic enhancements – most of the hardware is same as earlier
      After launching middleweight motorcycles RS 660 and Tuono 660 in September, Aprilia is gearing up to introduce updated SR160. It is currently the highest capacity Aprilia scooter available in India.
      Other scooters offered by the Italian manufacturer include SR125, Storm 125, SXR-125, and SXR-160. There’s a SR160 Race edition available as well, which gets special MotoGP inspired styling.
      Updated Aprilia SR160 styling and features
      Ahead of its launch, updated SR160 has started arriving at dealer showrooms. Latest images are credit to YouTube channel TorqueTV Live. Most of the changes have been introduced at the front, where the scooter gets a new V-shaped LED headlamp. It’s a single-beam unit in comparison to the dual-beam unit used in current model. Headlight assembly is now much broader and comes with integrated LED DRLs that are placed vertically.
      Top cowl gets new grooves that ensure a proper face for the scooter. It is flanked by turn indicators, which are largely the same as earlier. Graphics have been updated across the front and side panels. The Italian connection can be seen with the green, white and red graphics on the front apron. In the current model, this styling feature is placed on the top cowl.
      New Aprilia SR160
      Another key update is that components like the front fender have carbon fibre finish. Other parts such as top cowl and some sections of side panels are wrapped in glossy finish. These changes ensure a sportier, premium look and feel for the scooter. At the rear, the scooter gets a single-piece pillion grab-rail. The existing model has split grab rails.
      Twin pod semi-digital instrument console is expected to be the same as earlier. It is not certain if Aprilia will introduce new colour options for updated SR160. In its current form, the scooter is available in colour options of red, white, black, blue and grey.
      Updated Aprilia SR160 engine and specs
      There are unlikely to be any major changes to the scooter’s hardware. SR160 gets power from a 160.03 cc, air cooled, single cylinder, 3 valve, SOHC motor. It is capable of generating 10.86 hp of max power at 7,600 rpm and 11.6 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The scooter has telescopic front suspension and a monoshock unit at rear. Braking apparatus comprises 220mm disc at front and 140mm drum brake at rear. Single-channel ABS is offered as standard.
      Aprilia SR160 measures 1985 mm in length, 806 mm in width and has a wheelbase of 1365 mm. It runs on 120/70 – 14-inch front and rear tubeless tyres. It weighs 122 kg and can carry 7 litres of fuel. As of now, Aprilia SR160 does not have any direct rival in the Indian market. With the updates, it is possible that new SR160 may witness a small price increase. The current model is available at Rs 1.08 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). More

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      2022 Honda RSX 150cc Scooter Debuts – Yamaha Aerox 155 Rival

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      2022 Honda RSXNew 2022 Honda RSX ticks all the right boxes in terms of style, comfort, performance and advanced features
      Underbone-style two-wheelers are quite popular in Malaysia and other south-east Asian markets. Their design can range from a standard looking moped to something far more radical and sportier like Honda RSX. In Malaysia, 2022 RSX has been launched at a starting price of RM 8,688. This is approximately INR 1.55 lakh.
      2022 Honda RSX styling and features
      Honda RSX blends in sporty looks of a motorcycle and comfort and convenience available with a scooter. The bike has a pointy nose with aggressive dual LED headlamps and sporty LED DRLs. It looks muscular and dominating, especially when viewed from the front. Handlebar cowl has a central air intake, which also works to enhance the bike’s sporty profile.
      Other key features include trendy rear-view mirrors, sleek turn signals, blacked-out engine, ergonomic seat, split grab rails, and upswept exhaust. Honda RSX has a full digital speedometer that displays a range of information such as gear position, fuel level, rpm, etc. The bike has a comfortable riding stance with centrally placed foot pegs.
      Colour options include Trico Edition, which is essentially a blend of red, blue and black. Candy Carribean Blue Sea utilizes blue against black whereas Lemon Ice Yellow combines yellow and black. All three colour options get body-coloured front fenders. Coloured wheels would have further enhanced the bike’s look and feel, but that’s not available currently. Wheels are wrapped in standard black paint.
      2022 Honda RSX
      2022 Honda RSX engine and specs
      Powering Honda RSX is a 149.2 cc, liquid cooled, PGM-FI, DOHC motor. It is capable of generating 15.8 hp of max power at 9,000 rpm and 13.6 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with multiple wet clutch. The bike utilizes a twin tube frame with telescopic forks at front and monoshock suspension with preload adjustability at rear.
      It has 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends, shod with 90/80 front and 120/70 rear tubeless tyres. Both wheels have disc brakes and single-channel ABS is offered as standard. The bike has curb weight of 122 kg. Fuel tank capacity is pretty low at just 4.5 litres.
      Honda RSX India launch?
      It is unlikely that Honda RSX will be launched in India. Here, the closest match are mopeds that register strong sales every month. They are one of the most affordable two-wheeler options available in the country. Mopeds are fuel efficient and can carry significant amount of load.
      Products like RSX will not meet expectations in terms of local styling preferences, price and fuel efficiency. In Rs 1.50 lakh price range, most users in the country would prefer performance-oriented bikes. For scooter lovers, the options could be products like Aprilia SXR-160 and recently launched Yamaha Aerox. Underbone two-wheelers like Honda RSX are an entirely different breed and their viability is limited to select geographies. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles 150cc To 200cc Sep 2021 – Apache, Pulsar, R15, MT15, KTM

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      Pulsar NS200The new-gen Yamaha R15 is the latest addition to the category of 150cc-200cc motorcycles
      Automotive sales across all segments and all OEMs have suffered a huge setback due to a low supply of semiconductor chips in recent months which has been a hindrance in production. The good thing to note is that sales are gradually improving as time passes by and supply of semiconductor chips normalises.
      A total of 90,821 units of motorcycles with displacements between 150cc and 200cc were sold in India in September 2021. During the same period last year, this figure stood at 1,82,075 units which has resulted in a YoY decline of 50.12 percent. The good thing though is that MoM figures increased by 13.57 percent.
      Apache Beats Pulsar By Fair Margin
      The category was topped by the Apache range of sporty commuter motorcycles from TVS by a fair margin with a total monthly sales volume of 40,661 units as opposed to 37,788 units. This resulted in YoY growth of 7.60 percent. In August 2021, TVS dispatched a total of 16,423 units which has led to an MoM growth of 147.59 percent. It was followed by its closest nemesis Bajaj Pulsar with a volume of 14,785 units.
      During September last year, Bajaj sold 46,041 units of Pulsar bikes which translates to a YoY decline of almost 68 percent. In August, the Chakan-based bikemaker sold 28,927 units of Pulsar which led to an MoM decline of 49 percent. The latest entrant to this list is the new-gen Yamaha R15 which generated a volume of 11,792 units in September this year as opposed to 9,590 units registered the previous month.
      Motorcycle Sales 150cc-200cc Segment Sep 2021 vs Sep 2020 (YoY)
      The Japanese brand sold 4,696 units of the entry-level sports bike in September last year which led to YoY growth of 151 percent. Hero MotoCorp broke into the list with Xtreme 160R with a recorded volume of 5,996 units. While it witnessed an MoM growth of 79.31 percent, a YoY decline of 53.63 units was recorded.
      Xpulse 200, MT15, FZ generate decent volume
      Yamaha managed to sell only 4,550 of FZ which translated to YoY and MoM degrowth of 77.46 percent and 40.19 percent respectively. Hero dispatched 3,375 units of Xpulse 200 which led to positive YoY growth as well as MoM growth of 141.42 percent and 156.85 percent. Yamaha dispatched 2,514 units of MT15 which reported a YoY decline of 39.51 percent and MoM growth of 43.49 percent.
      KTM dispatched 2,326 units of the 200 series which included the new generation RC 200. The Austrian brand witnessed a negative YoY growth of 18.16 percent and an MoM growth of 63 percent. Honda broke into the list with Unicorn 160 registering a volume of 1,390 units and was closely followed by its latest offering CB200X with 1,387 units.
      Motorcycle Sales 150cc-200cc Segment Sep 2021 vs Aug 2021 (MoM)
      Suzuki was able to sell 1,340 units of Gixxer which translated to a YoY decline of 31.46 percent and MoM growth of 4.77 percent. Rest of the models registered a volume of fewer than 1000 units. This included Bajaj Avenger (399 units), Suzuki Intruder (228 units), Honda Hornet 2.0 (75 units) and Honda X-Blade (3 units). More

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      2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 Spied Again – Cheaper Himalayan Variant

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411
      Upon its launch, the road-biased Royal Enfield Himalayan could be slightly more affordable than its pure adventure sibling
      Royal Enfield will be introducing multiple new models in the coming few months as part of a grand expansion plan. One of those is a more affordable iteration of Himalayan which will be a road-biased version of the same. Speculated to be named Scram 411, this new motorcycle will essentially be a stripped-down version of the adventure bike.
      This upcoming model will cater to motorcyclists looking for a road-biased tourer that can occasionally venture into soft-roading instead of some hardcore trail bashing. Test mules of this bike have been spotted on various occasions over the last few months.
      2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 – Updated Styling
      The latest set of spy pics are credited to automotive enthusiast @this_is_comet. This new spy images reveal the upcoming Scram 411 in almost undisguised avatar without any major camouflage. From the images, it is evident that a majority of the design of Scram 411 has been inspired by the current Himalayan. However, a few panels seen in the latter have been shed in its road-biased version which gives it a leaner look.
      The most prominent change is the signature exoskeleton of Himalayan has been replaced with tank shrouds. Further, Scram 411 appears to ride on smaller 19-inch front wheels as opposed to 21-inch units in the adventure tourer. However, in both derivatives, the wire-spoked wheels are shod by block pattern, dual-purpose tyres. The luggage rack mounted at the rear is replaced by a single-piece grab rail.
      Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411
      Tail section of Scram 411 also seems to be redesigned with the relative positioning of its taillamp and rear turn indicators appearing slightly different from the current bike. Other styling updates include a revised headlamp mask, redesigned and repositioned front turn indicators, fork gaiters and revised front and rear mudguards.
      It also misses out on a traditional beak-like fender and a large windscreen as seen in the current Himalayan. Other highlights such as a split-seating setup and an upswept exhaust canister have been carried forward from Himalayan.
      Features & Specs
      In terms of features, the upcoming Scram 411 is likely to receive a smaller instrument console that could offer the Tripper Navigation pod as an accessory. Getting into details of its hardware, it will be underpinned by the same frame as Himalayan which will be suspended on telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. However, the suspension setup will be tweaked for more road-friendly mannerisms.
      Powering Scram 411 will be the same 411cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC engine that empowers Himalayan. This motor pushes out 24.3 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. That said, Royal Enfield may tune the engine slightly differently for the road-biased motorcycle. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 125cc, 150cc Range To Get Updated – New Platform

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      Render by Indian Autos BlogNew-gen Bajaj Pulsars will get an overhauled design along with new features and an updated engine
      The Pulsar range of motorcycles received a fresh breath of life when Bajaj launched two new flagship Pulsar models in the form of Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250. The series of sporty commuter motorcycles recently completed two decades in the Indian market and has reached cult status for enthusiastic riders on a budget.
      However, competition in recent years has stiffened with TVS pulling new tricks with its Apache brand of motorcycles. Some of the smaller Pulsars now appear to be outdated since they haven’t received a major upgrade in many years. Bajaj, however, has regularly provided all its models with small cosmetic and feature updates.
      New-Gen Pulsar Range
      Currently, the Chakan-based bikemaker retails a bunch of Pulsar models with different engine displacements including 125, 150, 180, 220F, NS125, NS160, NS200 and RS200. At the launch of Bajaj Pulsar 250 range recently, Bajaj announced that they will be discontinuing their existing range of Pulsar motorcycles and updating them to a new generation in the coming months.
      Bajaj has been working on developing new generation models of smaller Pulsars. From the 125cc to the 200cc of Pulsar is expected to get updated in the next one year. Majority of Pulsar sales are achieved by the Pulsar 125 and the Pulsar 150. It is likely that these are the two which get updated first.
      New Gen Pulsar 250
      With the launch of new gen 250cc Pulsars, it is likely that Bajaj might discontinue the 220F. In fact, the F250 looks spiritual successor to the 220F – with a similar semi-faired design. In terms of sales, the 220F manages to sell about 5-7k units a month. If the 220F gets discontinued, the new F250 would benefit directly in sales.
      Possible updates
      The new-gen Pulsars should incorporate a brand new design, a new chassis and updated powertrains. Bajaj could also throw in some new features on the new Pulsar models such as new semi-digital instrument console.
      That said, it would be some time before Bajaj actually introduces the new-gen Pulsar bikes in the country. The Pulsar lineup will most probably start with Pulsar 125 and top out at Pulsar 250 with Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 200 in between. Bajaj is unlikely to go beyond the quarter-litre Pulsars as it already has the Dominar range and is also working with Triumph for a new line of motorcycles.
      New Pulsar 250
      Both Pulsar N250 and F250 are the same motorcycle underneath their slightly different attire. The former gets a naked design while the latter gets a semi-faired styling. There are also slight differences in the riding posture of the two bikes due to different handlebars.
      Powering Pulsar 250 is a 249cc single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled motor that kicks out 24 bhp and 21.5 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The bikes get a new split-tubular frame which is suspended on conventional telescopic front forks and mono-shock at rear. More

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      Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2021 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield

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      New TVS ApacheWhile two-wheeler segment has registered negative growth in domestic market, export growth is largely flat in October
      A total of 14,20,528 units were sold in the domestic market in October. YoY numbers are down by -25.95%, as compared to 19,18,465 units sold in October last year. All leading two-wheeler manufacturers have negative YoY growth in the month. MoM growth is also negative at -3.37%, as compared to 14,70,011 units sold in September 2021. Only Honda has negative MoM growth in October.
      Exports are relatively better, registering YoY growth of 0.52%. A total of 3,36,598 units were exported in October 2021, as compared to 3,34,865 units in October last year. The ones with negative YoY export growth are Bajaj and Royal Enfield. MoM export growth is down by -0.47%, as compared to 3,38,179 units exported in September 2021. Only Bajaj and Honda have positive MoM export growth in October.
      Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2021
      Hero MotoCorp continues to lead with sales of 5,27,779 units in October. YoY sales growth is down by -33.29%, as compared to 7,91,137 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 37.15%. In MoM terms, Hero has made gains of 4.42% in comparison to 5,05,462 units sold in September 2021.
      At number two is Honda with sales of 3,94,623 units in October. Honda has lost a fifth of its YoY sales, as compared to 4,94,459 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 27.78%. MoM numbers are also negative at -14.89%. In September 2021, Honda sales were at 4,63,679 units.
      Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2021
      TVS is third with sales of 2,58,777 units in October. While YoY growth is down by -14.14%, MoM numbers have improved by 6.02%. Sales in October last year were at 3,01,380 units. In September, the company had sold 2,44,084 units. TVS market share in October is at 18.22%.
      At number four is Bajaj with sales of 1,98,738 units in October. YoY growth is down by -26.02%, as compared to 2,68,631 units sold in October last year. Market share is at 13.99%. MoM growth is up by 14.25%, as compared to 1,73,945 units sold in September 2021.
      Royal Enfield is next with sales of 40,611 units in October. YoY growth is down by -35.39%, as compared to 62,858 units sold in October last year. In percentage terms, Enfield has the biggest drop in YoY sales. However, MoM growth is close to 50% in comparison to 27,233 units sold in September 2021. Royal Enfield market share is at 2.86%.
      Two Wheeler Exports Oct 2021
      Two-wheeler exports October 2021
      Bajaj continues to maintain its dominance in exports. The Pune based company exported 1,92,565 units in October. YoY growth is down by -4.51%, as compared to 2,01,659 units exported in October last year. Share is exports is 57.21%. MoM growth is positive at 2.93%, as compared to 1,87,091 units exported in September 2021.
      At number two is TVS with exports of 82,736 units in October. While YoY numbers are up by 2.47%, MoM growth is down -6.44%. TVS share in exports is at 24.58%. Honda is third in the list with exports of 37,584 units in October. Both YoY and MoM numbers are up by 14.86% and 97.01%, respectively. Share in exports is at 11.17%. At number four and five are Hero and Royal Enfield. Exports are at 20,191 units and 3,522 units, respectively. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Deluxe, Pleasure, Destini

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      Image – SameerficationSales in domestic market stood at 5,27,779 units, a decline of 33 percent over 7,91,137 units sold in October 2020
      Hero MotoCorp, the largest two wheeler maker across the globe has released their sales report for October 2021. The company has reported a 33 percent decline in domestic sales to the extent of 33 percent to a total of 5,27,779 units, down from 7,91,137 units sold in October 2020. Exports on the other hand increased from 15,711 units sold in October 2020 to 20,191 units in the past month.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2021
      Motorcycle sales stood at 5,05,957 units in the past month, a YoY de-growth over 7,32,498 units sold in the same month of the previous year. YTD sales also dipped significantly to 27,99,698 units in the April to October 2021 period, down from 29,39,553 unit sold in the same period of 2020. Best sellers include Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe. Even premium Hero motorcycles like Xtreme and Xpulse did decent numbers.
      Scooter sales also suffered a setback dipping to 42,013 units in the past month as against 74,350 units sold in October 2020. YTD sales were at 2,11,402 units, down from 2,45,246 units sold in the April to October 2020 period. Hero scooters include Destini, Maestro, Pleasure – which are not as much in demand as their motorcycles.
      This took total motorcycle and scooter sales to 5,47,970 units in October 2021 down from 8,06,848 units sold in October 2020. YTD sales dipped to 30,11,100 in the past 7 months of 2021 over 31,84,99 units sold in the same period of 2020.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2021
      New Launches From Hero
      In October 2021, Hero MotoCorp introduced XPulse 200 along with the Hero Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition. The new Pleasure+ XTec marked its entry into the company’s scooter portfolio. Pleasure + XTec comes in at a starting price of Rs 61,993 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Hero Xpulse 200 is priced at Rs 1,23,150 making it the most affordable entry-level bike in the country.
      Hero’s new Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition is at Rs 1,16,660. The Stealth Edition gets more sporty in a Matte Black colour scheme and receives class-leading features among which are all-LED lighting system, side stand engine cut off, etc. Its first-in-segment features also include integrated USB charger and 5 level adjustment for brightness of LCD display.
      Hero MotoCorp Exports Surge
      Exports of Hero MotoCorp were more positive with a 28 percent MoM increase to 20,191 units over 15,711 units shipped in October 2020. YTD exports surged to 1,76,807 units from 82,408 units sold in the same period of 2020. Sales over the coming weeks are expected to grow due to increased festive buying.
      As markets open up following the COVID-19 pandemic situation that we have been facing over the past year, Hero MotoCorp has accelerated their global expansion initiative. The company inaugurated a new dealership in Dubai in October 2021 so as to enhance their presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Domestic sales are also set to rise with the need for more personal means of travel though the ever escalating fuel prices could pose as a deterrent. More

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      Honda Sales Oct 2021 – Activa, Dio, CB Shine, CB350, Unicorn, Grazia

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      New Honda ActivaHonda’s top selling product was once again the Activa scooter while CB Shine, Grazia and Dio also added good numbers
      In October 2021, HMSI announced a crucial milestone that it has achieved. Sales crossed the 5 crore unit mark in India since 2001 and a major player to allow the company to achieve this was the Honda Activa scooter. Honda claimed that it took a total of 16 years to reach the first 2.5 crore target while the next 2.5 crores was achieved in just 5 years.
      During the month of October 2021, HMSI also released a new TVC campaign for the Activa and CD110 Dream Deluxe. Especially for the festive season, ‘Aap aur Activa – India Ke Do Pahiye’ campaign portrays emotions of the Indians who are back again following the pandemic embracing a new normal situation in the country. The CD110 Dream Deluxe campaign “KMPL” i.e. “Kamaal Per Litre” shows off the superior mileage offered on the motorcycle along with its outstanding features and performance.
      Honda Oct 2021 Scooters, Motorcycles
      Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has detailed their sales numbers (domestic and exports) for October 2021. During the past month, the company sold a total of 4,32,207 units. This included 3,94,623 units in domestic markets a de-growth of 20.19 percent over 4,94,459 units sold in October 2020. Honda also suffered a MoM decline as compared to 4,63,679 units sold in domestic markets in September 2021.
      A total of 37,584 units were exported last month. Exports saw a 14.86 percent YoY growth over 32,721 units exported in October 2020. The company has been noting a gradual increase in demand and the festive season with Dhanteras and Diwali could bring in better results for November 2021.
      Honda Two Wheeler Sales Oct 2021
      HMSI also expanded its BigWing network and inaugurated new outlets in Aluva, Mangalore, Karnataka and in Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra exclusively for mid-size motorcycle segment. A Road Safety campaign was also initiated in the past month with special emphasis on road safety and safe riding habits.
      This was held in association with Bengaluru Traffic Police and Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran and celebrated the first and fourth anniversaries of their safety driving education centers in Bangalore and Karnal respectively.
      Electric Two-Wheeler Segment Next FY
      With greater emphasis on the electric two wheeler segment, HMSI also plans to enter the arena with launch of an electric scooter next financial year. Honda has not announced details about the electric scooter they plan to launch first, but it could be the BENLY e.
      It was spied on test at Automotive Research Association of India in June this year. Honda’s first electric two-wheeler will compete with the like of TVS iQube Electric, Bajaj Chetak, Ather and soon to be launched Suzuki Burgman Electric and Hero’s electric scooter. More