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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

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      Suzuki Sales, Exports Breakup Dec 2021 – Access, Burgman, Gixxer, Intruder

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      Image – BLazeR9Suzuki Two Wheelers posted 27.30 percent YoY de-growth in domestic sales while exports increased 167.77 percent in December 2021Every leading two wheeler manufacturer in India has posted YoY de-growth in December 2021. These included Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj and Suzuki along with Enfield and Yamaha. Each of these companies posted double digit de-growth. However, it may be noted that this was not the case with electric two wheeler makers that saw a spurt in demand.Electric two wheeler sales are on the rise primarily due to a regular increase in prices of two wheelers along with escalating fuel prices. Electric vehicles also have the advantage of various Government of India subsidies while an easier access to charging stations has also contributed to its growth.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales Dec 2021Total domestic sales in the past month dipped 27.30 percent to 32,549 units from 44,773 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales also fell 41.52 percent from 55,662 units sold in November 2021.It was the Suzuki Access scooter that topped sales charts with 25,358 units sold in December 2021, down 36.85 percent over 40,154 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales also dipped 40.31 percent from 42,481 units sold in November 2021. Suzuki Access commands a 77.91 percent in the company lineup, up from 76.32 percent held in November 2021.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales / Exports Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)The only model to post YoY growth was Suzuki Burgman. Sales increased 116.28 percent YoY to 5,766 units. MoM sales however, dipped 48.74 percent from 11,248 units sold in November 2021. It was in December 2021 that the company added new colour schemes to the Suzuki Access and Burgman Street, which come in at a starting price of Rs 74,400 and Rs 86,100 respectively.Sales of Gixxer and Gixxer 250 dipped 26.53 percent and 11.61 percent YoY to 1,213 units and 198 units respectively while MoM sales of the Gixxer fell 28.86 percent MoM but sales of Gixxer 250 saw a marginal 7.03 percent increase.Lower down the list at No. 5 was the Hayabusa of which 12 units were sold last month, down 29.41 percent over 17 units sold in November 2021. Only 2 units of the V-Strom were sold in December 2021 down from 10 units sold in November 2021 while sales of the Intruder failed to take off.Suzuki Two Wheeler Sales / Exports Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)Suzuki Two Wheeler Exports Dec 2021Exports ended on a more promising note. Every model that is offered in overseas markets posted a YoY growth except for Hayate and Lets. MoM growth was across all models. Suzuki Gixxer topped export charts with 10,488 units sold last month, up 215.33 percent over 3,326 units sold in December 2020. Gixxer commanded a 56.39 percent share in December 2021, down from 63.54 percent held in November 2021 when sales stood at 6,294 units.Burgman exports also increased 120.95 percent YoY to 4,176 units, up from 1,890 units sold in December 2020. MoM exports were up 88.87 percent from 2,211 units sold in November 2021. Suzuki Gixxer 250 exports also noted a significant YoY and MoM increase up 200.96 percent and 149.05 percent respectively to 3,148 units exported in December 2021.Hayate sales dipped YoY by 22.50 percent to 372 units while MoM shipments surged 830 percent from just 40 units shipped in November 2021. Intruder (352 units) and Access (63 units) saw YoY exports up 266.67 percent and 425 percent respectively while 63 units of the Access scooter were shipped in the past month. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports Breakup Dec 2021 – Pulsar, Dominar, Platina, CT, Chetak, Avenger

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      Image – An Moto ExpoBest sellers in the company lineup were Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar and Avenger, while Chetak saw massive YoY increase in salesBajaj Auto has posted flat YoY growth in December 2020 while exports dipped 9.96 percent. Total sales in domestic markets stood at 1,23,954 units in the past month, up 0.98 percent over 1,22,750 units sold in December 2020.Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2021 – Pulsar LeadsThe Bajaj Pulsar range saw sales of 64,966 units last month, down 13.86 percent over 75,421 units sold in December 2020. Currently commanding a 52.41 percent share in the company lineup, it was the Pulsar 125cc and 150cc that gained most attention with 27,900 units and 27,169 units sold respectively last month. This was a 34.64 percent de-growth in the case of Pulsar 125cc while sales of the 150cc model increased 36.13 percent YoY.Bajaj Platina sales increased 45.74 percent in December 2021 to 44,800 units, up from 30,740 units sold in December 2020. Bajaj Platina holds a 36.14 percent share. It was Platina that was the 5th best-selling two wheeler in the country in the past month. At No. 3 was the Bajaj CT. Sales dipped 40.09 percent YoY to 8,288 units, down from 13,835 units sold in December 2020 relating to a 6.69 percent share.Bajaj Avenger and Dominar found favour among many buyers in the past month. Both these models posted YoY increase in sales to the extent of 20.29 percent and 260.65 percent respectively. Sales of the Avenger stood at 2,377 units last month, up from 1,976 units sold in December 2020. Most demand was seen for the Avenger 200cc with 1,963 units sold last month along with 414 units of the 250cc model. Dominar sales on the other hand increased 260.65 percent to 2,795 units, up from 775 units sold in December 2020.Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2021The Chetak e-scooter has seen outstanding demand with a 24166.67 percent YoY increase from just 3 units sold in December 2020 to 728 units in the past month. Bajaj Chetak electric scooter is currently available in two variants – Urbane and Premium. Bajaj Auto is extending the availability of its Chetak electric scooter in the Indian market as the company plans to launch the Chetak in new cities this year.Bajaj Sales Breakup Dec 2021 – Boxer LeadsBajaj Auto Limited has exported a total of 1,80,824 units in December 2021. This was a 9.96 percent YoY de-growth over 2,00,827 units sold in December 2020. In global markets, it was Boxer that was most in demand with 1,17,008 units shipped in the past month, down 10.87 percent over 1,31,283 units exported in December 2020. Out of this, it was the Boxer 110cc model that saw more exports over its 125cc counterpart with 98,328 units and 3,968 units exported respectively.Bajaj Pulsar and CT exports were at 27,754 units and 14,000 units respectively, down 25.04 percent and 5.19 units respectively. CT 125cc commanded higher demand in export markets with 9,504 units shipped followed by the 110cc model of which 3,200 units were exported in the past month both of which related to a YoY de-growth. Conversely, the CT 150cc saw a 350 percent increase in shipments to 1,296 units, up from 288 units sold in December 2020.Bajaj Exports Breakup Dec 2021Bajaj Discover and Platina posted a YoY growth in exports, up 39.42 percent and 30.49 percent respectively to 14,396 units and 4,827 units from 10,326 units and 3,699 units sold in December 2020. Dominar shipments dipped 47.28 percent 47.28 percent YoY to 1,879 units, from 3,564 units shipped in December 2020. Avenger exports increased 485.37 percent YoY to 960 units, up from 164 units shipped in December 2020. Of the Avenger range, it was the 250cc model that saw increased demand of 672 units over its 200cc model of which 288 units were shipped in the past month. More

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      2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour Arrives At Dealer Showroom – First Look

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      Image – Nitish Neo2022 Yamaha FZ 25 is available in Racing Blue and Metallic Black colours – Nnew FZS 25 will sport Matte Copper and Matte BlackIndia Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has updated their 250cc Streetfighter range adding two new colour schemes. Currently offered in two variants, FZ 25 and FZS 25. The standard FZ 25 is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh while the sportier FZS 25 variant carries a price tag of Rs 1.43 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.The two FZ models will have their individual colour schemes with the FZ 25 continuing to be sold in Racing Blue and Metallic Black while the FZS 25 getting new colours of Matte Copper and Matte Black. Apart from adding new colours, the company has not introduced any other feature or engine updates.2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour First LookLaunched under the company’s ‘The Call of the Blue’, strategy, the Yamaha FZ 250cc motorcycles have been on sale in India for a few years now. But unlike the 150cc FZ range, the 250cc range is yet to see similar sales success.With new colour schemes added, Yamaha will be hoping that it will gain more attention from buyers in a younger and more adventurous segment. Below is a detailed walkaround review and first look of the new 2022 Yamaha FZS 25 motorcycle, credit to Nitish Neo youtube channel.[embedded content][embedded content]2022 Yamaha FZ 250cc – FeaturesThe two FZ’s sit on a diamond frame and sports a large muscular fuel tank with shrouds. It also gets bi-function LED headlamps, side slung exhausts, side stand, engine cut off switch and negative LCD instrument cluster offering basic trip-related information.2022 FZS 25 gets a split seat setup, fly screen and brush guards on handle grips and dual-channel ABS. All colour options come with copper-coloured 17 inch alloy wheels and MotoGP-inspired livery for the standard variant. Launched at highly competitive pricing, Yamaha FZ 25 and the FZS 25 are among the most affordable quarter-liter bikes in the market. They rival the Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 in this segment.Engine Specs, TransmissionYamaha FZ 25 and FZS 25 are powered by the same 249cc, single cylinder, air cooled, SOHC, fuel injected engine. The engine makes 20.5 hp peak power at 8,000 rpm and 20.1 Nm peak torque at 6,000 rpm mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. It gets telescopic forks at the front and 7 step adjustable mono-shock absorber at the rear.Braking setup is via disc measuring 282mm front and 220mm rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. Yamaha FZ 25 rides on 17 inch alloy wheels on the front and rear fitted with 100 section front and 140 section rear tyres.Yamaha now looks forward to adding the new-gen MT-15 naked street-fighter iteration of R15 to its model lineup in the country. No launch date is announced but it is expected to come in around February-March 2022. Yamaha India sales have been rather lackluster in Indian markets in recent months, while exports have seen better numbers in December 2021. More

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      Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache, R15

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      Pulsar 200Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor + entry-level commuter motorcycle topped the list with Honda Activa in a No.2 spotTwo wheeler sales in India have been facing uncertain times. The segment as a whole posted a 9.43 percent de-growth on a YoY basis in December 2021 with leading two wheeler makers Hero, Bajaj, TVS and Honda each posting lower YoY sales while it was Royal Enfield that reported increased sales by 6.88 percent.Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021 – Splendor, Activa LeadTaking a model-wise assessment of sales of the top 25 two wheelers sold during the month, it may be seen from the attached table that it included some gainers and losers. Hero Splendor+ topped the list with a 26 percent YoY growth to 2,06,122 units, up from 1,63,845 units sold in December 2020. It was the only model on the list to see sales surpass the 2 lakh unit mark.Honda Activa was at No. 2 with 1,04,417 units sold last month, down 22 percent from 1,34,077 units sold in December 2020. It was however, the best-selling scooter in India during the month, a position it has been claiming over some time now. Every other model on this list failed to see sales cross the 1 lakh unit mark.Hero HF Deluxe at No.3 saw sales dip 41 percent YoY to 83,080 units, down from 1,41,168 units sold in December 2021 while increased sales by 22 percent were noted for Honda Shine at No.4 to 68,061 units from 56,003 units sold in December 2020. Bajaj Platina sales also increased by 46 percent to 44,800 units, up from 30,740 units sold in the same month of the previous year.Top 25 Two Wheelers Dec 2021Bajaj Pulsar 125 performed better than Pulsar 150 despite the latter showing sales growth. Pulsar 125 reported sales de-growth of 35 percent with 27,900 units sold last month, down from 42,686 units sold in December 2020. Pulsar 150 sales increased 36 percent YoY to 27,169 units from 19,958 units sold in December 2020.TVS Jupiter, RE Classic, TVS XL100YoY sales de-growth was seen in the case of TVS Jupiter (38,142 units), RE Classic (34,723 units), TVS XL100 (33,395 units). Hero Glamour sales increased 64 percent to 31,595 units in the past month, up from 19,238 units sold in December 2020.Lower down the sales chart was Suzuki Access 125 with a 37 percent YoY de-growth to 25,358 units. Apache series also suffered lower sales by 11 percent to 23,533 units in the past month as did Hero Super Splendor which was down 34 percent to 20,637 units. Thereafter, at Nos. 15 and 16, sales of Yamaha FZ and Honda Unicorn increased substantially by 40 percent and 61 percent respectively to 19,790 units and 19,321 units.The new TVS Raider, launched last year, added 10,843 units to company sales in the past month and found itself a No. 21 on the list of top 20 bikes sold during the month.Sales growth was also seen in the case of the RE Meteor 350 to 10,977 units up 28 percent over 8,569 units sold in December 2020 and for the Yamaha R15 which increased 64 percent YoY to 8,952 unit. Yamaha Fascino 125 sales also noted a 37 percent YoY growth to 8,455 units from 6,180 units sold in December 2020. More

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Interceptor Modified Into Himalayan 650 ADV

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc ModifiedUK-based Cooperb Motorcycles has converted a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 into a Himalayan which has been named InterlayanRoyal Enfield is probably the most popular Indian motorcycle brand in overseas markets. The bike maker is also very popular in the aftermarket industry both in India and abroad. We often come across Royal Enfield motorcycles undergoing some kind of modification on the internet.Some of these custom-built bikes are curated tastefully and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. One such example comes from the land of Royal Enfield’s origins. In the latest example, a stock Interceptor 650 has been modified into a Himalayan using an aftermarket body kit for the latter.Royal Enfield 650cc Interceptor Modified – ‘Interlayan’A video of the same has been uploaded by Cooperb Motorcycles on their YouTube channel. The motorcycle shop based out of Wellingborough in the United Kingdom has built several custom motorcycle projects in the past. Its latest creation is an Interceptor converted into a Himalayan which Cooperb is calling Interlayan 650 which is an interesting amalgam of ‘Inter’ceptor and Him‘alayan’.The modifier reveals that it isn’t a finished project and that the Royal Enfield 650cc Himalayan / Interlayan 650 is yet to undergo a few more modifications in order to become a proper adventure tourer. Still, the motorcycle has already undergone several mod jobs which have altered the bike’s appearance. For starters, the stock wheels have been replaced with wire-spoked wheels with a golden paint job around rims.[embedded content][embedded content]The wheels are now shod with dual-purpose tyres which would aid the bike during soft roading. Front suspension has been modified and now features fork gaiters. A signature windscreen, plastic front fender and beak have been added to the bike’s face. Even the stock headlight of Interceptor has been replaced with the ones used in the adventure tourer.The handlebar of the Interlayan has been changed but the twin-pod instrument cluster has been retained. Another major update is the incorporation of a new chiselled fuel tank similar to one seen in Himalayan. The aftermarket body kit also consists of metal frames that protect the body and even acts as mounting points for pannier boxes and jerry cans.The most significant alteration is a new single-side exhaust canister instead of dual canisters, one on each side in the stock Interceptor. Other functional updates made include hand-guards, an engine underbelly crash guard and aftermarket rearview mirrors finished in black bezels. The stock single-piece, flat seat has been retained as of now but will be replaced soon.Interceptor 650: SpecsPowering Interceptor 650 is a 648cc parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled motor that kicks out 47 bhp and a peak torque of 52 Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. Brakes are single discs at both ends with a 320mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Service At Home, Pickup – Quite Straightforward

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      Ola Electric Scooter ServiceOla Electric is following an entirely new approach for its after-sales services, which seems more convenient for customersOla Electric has quite a few firsts associated with its name. It includes the construction of largest scooter manufacturing facility in the country. Moreover, Ola electric scooters S1 and S1 Pro offer a range of best-in-class features.Another differentiating factor is that Ola does not follow the conventional dealership model. Everything from bookings to payment and documentation is managed entirely online. Once everything is in place, the scooter is delivered directly to the address provided by the customer. After-sales services are also provided at customer’s doorstep.This experience is quite unique for most users, who have been accustomed to getting their vehicles to the service centre for repairs and maintenance. To get a better idea of how Ola’s home service works, a video has been posted on the same.Ola Electric Scooter Service At HomeWhen any customer faces any issue with their Ola electric scooter, the first step is to call Ola Electric’s helpline number. Based on the type and urgency of the complaint, appropriate action will be taken by customer support staff. In most cases, a technician will first visit the location and carry out an initial assessment.Ola Service VanIf there is something that can be repaired on the spot, it will be done by the technician. For other issues, the scooter will need to be towed to the service centre. For this, Ola Electric has deployed specialized service vans. These vans are equipped with basic tools and charging port. They have dedicated space to load the scooter and fasten it firmly using ratchet straps.In most cases, the company will try to deliver the repaired scooter on the same day. However, it could take longer if some major repairs are required. Also, it is not necessary that the service van will be available on the same day. For repairs that are not urgent in nature, customers may have to wait a few days for the service van.Large service areaTo be cost-efficient, Ola Electric service vans cover a large area. They are willing to travel long distances whenever needed. Evidence to this was shared by another user a few weeks back. He had said that Ola service van came from Coimbatore to Ooty and rectified the problem. The distance between these two locations is around 86km. The owner was satisfied with the services provided.[embedded content][embedded content]Home-based repair and maintenance services can work in case of electric scooters, as these have relatively fewer moving parts. There’s no complex combustion engine, carburettors, filters and oil changes that can be quite messy to handle. Recently launched Tork Motors have also announced home service for their electric motorcycle Kratos.However, it remains to be seen if Ola Electric’s new approach to sales and service will turn out to be more efficient and cost-effective in practical terms. Real test will come when Ola Electric’s customer base reaches substantial numbers like 100k, million, and beyond. More