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      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Blue Colour Launched – First Look Walkaround

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      Bajaj Pulsar 250 F Blue ColourMore colour options a bike has, the easier it becomes to satisfy varying user tastes and preferencesExpanding its Pulsar range, Bajaj had launched its biggest ever Pulsar motorcycles N250 and F250 last year in October. These were offered at introductory price of Rs 1.38 lakh and Rs 1.40 lakh, respectively. Current colour options for Pulsar 250 are Racing Red and Techno Grey. Although both N250 and F250 have the same colour option, they have different graphics.Bajaj Pulsar 250 BlueA move likely based on market feedback, a new blue colour has been introduced for Pulsar F250. This shade of blue is slightly different from blue shades used on other Bajaj motorcycles. Bajaj offers blue colour option with several of its bikes such as Pulsar NS200, 220F, Pulsar 150, NS125, Platina 110ES and CT110.This new colour is a darker shade of blue, which comes across as sportier and more eye-catchy. It appears to have a stronger gravity that immediately gets your attention. Not only this shade of blue is different, but also covers proportionately larger surface area in comparison to that of other blue-coloured Bajaj bikes.The blue shade covers most of the front cowl, side fairing and fuel tank. It has also been applied on the front fender, engine cowl and rear tail section. Sporty graphics and stickering further enhance the bike’s visual appeal. Take a look at the detailed walkaround of new Pulsar 250 blue colour in the video below by Dino’s Vault.[embedded content][embedded content]The rest of the bike’s surfaces are in black, which creates an exciting contrast. Bronze shade on the engine adds another interesting dimension to the bike’s aesthetics. On other bikes, this blue shade may come across as gaudy. But on Pulsar F250, it works to compliment the bike’s stunning design and styling. This is truly for those with ‘have it flaunt it’ mindset.It is possible that this new blue shade can be introduced for Pulsar N250 as well. Both bikes have quite a few similarities, so the new blue shade can work for N250 also. We will have to wait for an official confirmation on this.No other updatesApart from the new colour option, everything else is the same as earlier. Pulsar 250 is powered by a 249.07 cc, single cylinder, 2 valve, SOHC, oil cooled motor that generates 24.5 ps of max power at 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a constant mesh 5-speed gearbox.Bajaj Pulsar 250 F Blue ColourBraking duties are performed by disc brakes at both ends, integrated with single-channel ABS. Pulsar 250 has telescopic front forks and Nitrox monoshock suspension at rear. The bike runs on 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tubeless tyres.It is rumoured that Bajaj could launch a 500cc Pulsar in future. It will be powered by a new 490cc parallel-twin engine that is currently under development in collaboration with KTM. Bajaj has registered the ‘Twinner’ word mark, which has fuelled speculations about a 500cc Pulsar. More

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      Hero Sales, Exports Breakup Jan 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Maestro

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      Image – YMN VlogsHero MotoCorp Splendor was the best-selling bike in the company lineup for domestic market while the Hunk found more buyers in export marketsHero MotoCorp has reported a de-growth in domestic sales in the past month. Sales which had stood at 4,67,753 units in January 2021 dipped 23.33 percent to 3,58,607 units in January 2022. MoM sales also fell 4.22 percent from 3,74,415 units sold in December 2021.Hero Sales Breakup Jan 2022Hero Splendor topped sales lists last month. It saw sales of 2,08,263 units in January 2022, down 7.60 percent over 2,25,382 units sold in January 2021. Splendor commands a 58.08 percent share in the company lineup. This was against 60.56 percent share held in December 2021 when sales stood at 2,26,759 units.Hero Splendor was the best-selling motorcycle in January 2022. At No. 2 was Hero HF Deluxe with sales of 85,926 units, down 36.29 percent over 1,34,860 units sold in January 2021. MoM sales increased by 3.43 percent from 83,080 units sold in December 2021 causing share percent to go up from 22.19 to 23.96 percent.Hero Glamour sales increased on a YoY basis by 7.90 percent to 24,472 units, up from 22,681 units sold in January 2021. This was a MoM de-growth of 22.54 percent over 31,595 units sold in December 2021. Share percentage dipped from 8.44 percent held in December 2021 to6.82 percent in the past month.Hero Sales Breakup Jan 2022Hero Pleasure (13,195 units) and Passion (11,759 units) also posted a YoY de-growth of 3.68 percent and 3.28 percent respectively while MoM sales increased 43.35 percent and 5.50 percent respectively.Hero Maestro sales dipped 10.10 percent YoY to 5,743 units while Xpluse 200 sales were at 3,132 units, up 78.97 percent over 1,750 units sold in January 2021. MoM sales of Maestro and Xpulse increased 5.58 percent and 23.55 percent over 5,425 units and 2,535 units respectively. Lower down the order it was Xtreme 160R and Destini 125 that experienced YoY and MoM growth to 3,067 units and 3,049 units respectively.Hero Exports Breakup Jan 2022Hero MotoCorp has seen its exports grow significantly over the past 2 months. Exports in December 2021 stood at 20,282 units relating to a 7.54 percent MoM growth. On a YoY basis, exports increased to 21,816 units, a 20.44 percent growth over exports of 18,113 units seen in January 2021.Hero Exports Breakup Jan 2022In global markets, it was the Hero Hunk that was most in demand. Its exports surged 579.57 percent YoY to 10,462 units and was the only model in the company lineup to see exports above the 10,000 unit mark. MoM sales also increased 19.94 percent over 8,873 units shipped in December 2021.At No. 2 was the Splendor though exports dipped 28.94 percent YoY to 4,030 units while MoM shipments increased 76.44 percent from 2,284 units sold in December 2021. Likewise, exports of the HF Deluxe (3,596 units), Glamour (2,772 units) and Maestro (312 units) also saw YoY and MoM growth along with the Pleasure scooter (274 units).Hero MotoCorp has seen exports of the Xpulse 200 dip significantly. It was down to just 132 units in the past month, 88.91 percent lower as compared to 1,190 units sold in January 2021. It was also a MoM de-growth of 54.64 percent over 291 units sold in December 2021. Destini 125 scooter exports were down to 58 units last month from 200 units shipped in January 2021 while 0 units were exported in December 2021. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers Exports Dec 2021 – Pulsar, Apache, Gixxer, FZ, CT

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      New TVS Apache 160Two-wheeler YoY export growth remained flat in December 2021 with a difference of just 473 units in comparison to December 2020A total of 3,62,389 units were exported in December 2021. YoY growth is 0.13%, as compared to 3,61,916 units exported in December 2020. In top ten most exported two-wheelers, four have negative YoY growth. Bajaj and TVS dominate the top ten list with 4 and 3 products, respectively. Suzuki, Yamaha and Hero MotoCorp have one product each in top ten.Top 10 Two Wheelers Exports Dec 2021 – Boxer leadsBajaj Boxer continues to maintain its dominance in international markets even though sales growth is negative. A total of 1,17,008 units were exported in December 2021. YoY growth is down by -10.87%, as compared to 1,31,284 units exported in December 2020. Boxer commanded 32.29% share in exports in December 2021.At number two is TVS Star City with exports of 59,090 units in December 2021. YoY growth is 13.50%, as compared to 52,061 units exported in December 2020. Star City percentage share in exports in December 2021 is at 16.31%.Next in the list is Bajaj Pulsar with exports of 27,754 units in December 2021. The bestselling Bajaj bike has lost a quarter of its YoY export numbers. Exports in the corresponding period in 2020 were at 37,024 units. Pulsar share in exports in December 2021 is at 7.66%. In international markets, primary volume generators include Pulsar 160cc, 180cc, 200cc and 150cc. In domestic market, much of Pulsar sales comprise 125cc and 150cc Pulsar motorcycles.Two Wheeler Exports Dec 2021At fourth and fifth spot are Discover and CT. Discover exports were at 14,396 units in December 2021. YoY growth is 39.42%, as compared to 10,326 units exported in December 2020. Share in exports is at 3.97% in December 2021. Bajaj CT exports were at 14,000 units in December 2021. YoY growth is down by -5.19%, as compared to 14,766 units exported in December 2020. Share in exports is at 3.86%.Taken together, the four Bajaj bikes in top ten command close to 48% share in exports. This share will increase if we count other Bajaj bikes in the list such as Platina, Dominar and Avenger.Hunk registers strong growthPlaced at number nine in the list, Hero Hunk exports are at 8,873 units in December 2021. YoY growth is 230%, as compared to 2,688 units exported in December 2020. This is the highest YoY growth in top ten in percentage terms. Hunk share in exports is at 2.45% in December 2021.NoTwo Wheeler ExportsDec-21Dec-20Growth % YoY1Boxer1,17,0081,31,284-10.872Star City59,09052,06113.503Pulsar27,75437,024-25.044Discover14,39610,32639.425CT14,00014,766-5.196Gixxer10,4883,326215.337FZ10,2978,38722.778Apache9,25313,051-29.109Hunk8,8732,688230.1010Sport6,0366,0000.6011HF Deluxe5,7993,12485.6312Ntorq5,0405,0040.7213Platina4,8273,69930.4914Raider4,4930–15Burgman4,1761,890120.9516Dio4,1383,53217.1617KTM 3903,3953,1856.5918Gixxer 2503,1481,046200.9619Crux2,8303,590-21.1720BMW 3102,7251,267115.0721Navi2,6556,187-57.0922CB Shine2,5832,5630.7823Glamour2,5681,38984.8824RayZR2,5582,980-14.1625Himalayan2,4871,207106.0526Meteor 3502,276942321.2827Splendor2,0442,493-18.0128KTM 1252,0161,13777.3129Classic 3501,983238733.1930Husqvarna 4011,8251601040.6331FZ251,5182,708-43.9432X Blade1,3961,896-26.3733SZ1,3201,424-7.3034Dream1,30099630.5235Dominar 4001,2851,2522.6436KTM 2001,2362,889-57.2237Grazia99952092.1238KTM 25096780020.8839CB Unicorn 160965408136.5240Victor8001,378-41.9441CB35073851044.7142Livo7001,700-58.8243Avenger 220672164309.7644Saluto632280125.7145Husqvarna 12563150425.2046YD1256000–47Dominar 2505942,312-74.3148R15535806-33.6249Vespa49242116.8650SXR 503840–51CB Hornet 160R3761,368-72.5152Hayate372480-22.5053Intruder35296266.6754Xpulse 2002911,695-82.8355Avenger 1602880–56Maestro280438-36.0757MT 1528016075.0058Husqvarna 251210295-28.8159Pleasure192470-59.1560RR 3101730–61Wego166252-34.1362CB Unicorn 1501558093.7563Aprilia SR 12514010533.3364Vespa135209-35.4165Aprilia SR150127154-17.5366Jupiter109234-53.4267Husqvarna 20172145-50.3468Activa68780-91.2869Access6312425.0070Electra90–71Aprilia SR1606117-94.8772Acheiver02,738-100.0073Duet02,184-100.0074Xtreme01,877-100.0075Saluto RX0792-100.0076Classic 5000642-100.0077Radeon0520-100.0078Aviator0440-100.0079Hero Destni 1250354-100.0080Alpha0336-100.0081Bullet 5000129-100.0082Lets096-100.0083SR 50 MT028-100.0084Typhoon R 50024-100.00–Total3,62,3893,61,9160.13At number six in the list is Suzuki Gixxer with exports of 10,488 units in December 2021. Gixxer has also made impressive gains of 215.33%, as compared to 3,326 units exported in December 2020. Share in exports is at 2.89%. Yamaha FZ is seventh with exports of 10,297 units in December 2021. YoY growth is 22.77%, as compared to 8,387 units exported in December 2020. Share in exports is at 2.84%.TVS Apache is at eight place with exports of 9,253 units. YoY growth is down by -29.10%, as compared to 13,051 units exported in December 2020. Share in exports is at 2.55%. At number ten is TVS Sport with exports of 6,036 units. YoY growth is largely flat with a gain of just 36 units. Share in exports is at 1.67%. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles 500cc+ Jan 2022 – RE 650 Twins, Tiger, Trident, Ninja, Hayabusa

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      Royal Enfield Modified Cruiser – Eimor Customs.Royal Enfield 650 Twins are the highest-selling models in this 500cc+ category since they are the most affordable and locally manufactured modelsPremium motorcycles with engine displacements above 500cc have found a market in India. Although this market isn’t as huge as the ones in Europe and North America, it has seen sizable growth in the last few years with more premium motorcycle brands coming to India with their new products.A total of 1,570 units of motorcycles with engine capacity beyond 500cc were sold across the country last month. This was 78 units lesser than the volume recorded in January last year which has resulted in a YoY decline of 4.73 percent.Top 10 Motorcycles 500cc+ Jan 2022 – RE 650 Twins lead segmentThe sales chart was headed by the 650 Twins from Royal Enfield– Interceptor and Continental GT which cumulatively accumulated a volume of 1,238 units in January this year. During the same period last year, the company was able to dispatch 1,392 units of 650 Twins which resulted in a YoY decline of 11.06 percent. The 650 Twins currently command a market share of almost 79 percent.The second spot was taken by Kawasaki Z900 with 57 units sold last month. The naked streetfighter dispatched 50 units a year back which translated to YoY growth of 14 percent.Motorcycle Sales 500cc + Segment Jan 2022Triumph broke into the liest with Trident 660 which recorded a monthly volume of 25 units in January. The naked roadster recently witnessed a price hike of Rs 50,000. Trident was followed by another Triumph in the form of Tiger 900 with 22 units sold last month.Honda was able to dispatch 20 units of the fully-faired CBR 650F in January this year. It was immediately followed up by its nearest rival- Kawasaki Ninja 650. The Japanese brand was able to dispatch 18 units of the middle-weight Ninja as opposed to 39 units sold in January last year. Suzuki sold the exact same number of Hayabusa last month.Harley Davidson remains stagnantTriumph sold 14 units of Street Triple last month against 7 units in January 2021. This translated to YoY growth of 100 percent. Harley Davidson continues to retail bikes in India even after quitting independent operations in the country. The iconic American brand was able to sell 14 units of Sportster S. The same volume was also recorded by Kawasaki Ninja 1000 which witnessed a decline of 33.33 units.No500cc+ Motorcycles SalesJan-22Jan-21Growth % YoY1650 Twin1,2381,392-11.062Z900575014.003Trident250–4Tiger 9002226-15.385CBR 650F200–6Ninja6501839-53.857Hayabusa180–8Street Triple147100.009Sportster S140–10Ninja10001421-33.3311Ninja ZX-10R130–12Rocket III1320-35.0013Versys 6501118-38.8914883 Iron110–151200 X-Forty Eight100–16Fat Bob80–17Street Twin70–18Speed Twin70–19Boneville T12060–20Vulcan S59-44.4421DL650XA50–22Fat Boy 11450–23Z650413-69.2324Street Scrambler40–25Versys 100049-55.5626Z650RS30–27Boneville Speedmaster34-25.0028Pan America20–29Boneville Bobber20–30Electra Glide20–31ZH210–32RSV4 Factory10–33Tuono V410–34Speed Triple10–35Road Glide10–36Africa Twin012-100.0037Fat Boy09-100.0038Boneville T10005-100.0039Forty Eight Special04-100.0040883 Iron03-100.00411200 Custom02-100.0042Low Rider02-100.0043Low Rider S02-100.00441200 X – Forty Eight01-100.00–Total1,5701,648-4.73The flagship Ninja in the Kawasaki lineup- ZX-10R occupied the eleventh spot and recorded a monthly volume of 13 units in January this year. It was followed by the flagship Triumph in the form of Rocket III with a total of 13 units dispatched across the country last month. Versys 650 and Iron 883 were the next two offerings with 11 units dispatched for each model. More

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      Suzuki Sales, Exports Breakup Jan 2022 – Access, Gixxer, Intruder, Avenis

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      Image – SouRik MotoworldSuzuki Motorcycle India reported growth in domestic sales while MoM exports dipped 49.09 percentSuzuki Motorcycle India sales in domestic markets ended on a positive note with a 6.35 percent YoY growth. Sales which had stood at 57,004 units in January 2021 increased to 60,623 units in January 2022. MoM sales saw better performance, up 86.25 percent over 32,549 units sold in December 2021. Exports of the two wheeler company increased 20.26 percent YoY to 9,469 units in January 2022, but dipped 49.09 percent on a MoM basis over 18,599 units sold in December 2021.Suzuki Sales Breakup Jan 2022Access was the best selling Suzuki bike in the country, even as sales dipped YoY. Sales stood at 42,148 units, down 7.32 percent over 45,475 units sold in January 2020. The Access scooter holds a 69.52 percent share in the company lineup. This was a dip from 77.91 percent held in December 2021 when sales stood at 25,358 units relating to a 66.21 percent MoM growth.Higher demand has been reported for the Suzuki Burgman Street with 9,504 units sold in January 2022, up 8.70 percent over 8,743 units sold in January 2021. It was also a 64.83 percent MoM increase over 5,766 units sold in December 2021. December 2021 saw the company add new colour schemes to the Suzuki Access and Burgman Street.The new Avenis scooter 125cc, that has recently gone on sale in the country added 6,314 units to domestic sales last month. This scooter takes on the TVS Ntorq and Yamaha RayZR in its segment.Suzuki Domestic Sales Breakup Jan 2022Suzuki Gixxer and Gixxer 250 saw sales at 2,462 units and 172 units respectively in January 2022 as against 2,540 units and 165 units sold in January 2021. Sales in December 2021 had stood at 1,213 units and 198 units respectively.This was followed by the Hayabusa of which the company sold 18 bikes in January 2022, a 50 percent MoM growth over 12 units sold in December 2021. V-Strom sales were at 5 units in January 2022 and 2 units in December 2021 relating to a 150 percent MoM growth.Suzuki Exports Breakup Jan 2022The Suzuki Gixxer was a favoured bike in global markets with 4,842 units sold last month, up 76.20 percent over 2,748 units sold in January 2021. It was a 53.83 percent MoM de-growth over 10,488 units sold in December 2021. The Gixxer commanded a 56.39 percent share in December 2021 which dipped to 51.14 percent in January 2022.Suzuki Exports Breakup Jan 2022Exports of Burgman stood at 2,410 units, up 0.58 percent from 2,424 units sold in January 2021 and down 42.29 percent from 4,176 units sold in December 2021. Gixxer 250 exports were at 1,633 units last month with a 27.55 percent YoY de- growth over 2,254 units sold in January 2021. It was also a MoM de-growth from 3,148 units sold in December 2021 relating to a 48.13 percent dip in shipments.Exports of the Access scooter (249 units), Hayate (164 units) and Intruder (160 units) along with 10 units of the Lets and 1 unit of the Avenis were also shipped in the last month. It was the Intruder that showed the maximum YoY growth up 150 percent while MoM shipments dipped 54.55 percent. More

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      Bounce Infinity E1 Electric Scooter – First Ride Review

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      Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewBounce Infinity E1 is surely one of the most affordable high-speed electric scooters in the market but does it have enough for people to switch from petrol to electric?The push given to electric mobility has resulted in many new electric vehicles (EVs) under new brands entering the Indian market in recent times. One such promising brand which has been able to create the right buzz is Bounce Infinity. Like Ola, Bounce has been known to provide expertise in ride-sharing mobility primarily through two-wheelers.The Bengaluru-based startup recently ventured into the EV space by unveiling its first electric scooter called E1. We recently got hold of the upcoming battery-powered scooter for a short period to check out how it performs in the rear world. We find out if the new e-scooter manages to stand out among a plethora of rivals in today’s market.Design & QualityStarting with its appearance, Bounce Infinity E1 flaunts a rather simple design that bodes well with the intention with which it has been built. It is compact and thankfully doesn’t stray too much from its petrol-powered counterparts. It gets a dual-pod LED headlamp with an integrated circular LED DRL which gives it a quirky look.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewComplementing the headlamp cluster are twin LED indicators on the front apron which give the scooter impression of an Android on wheels. At rear, E1 gets a single-piece LED headlamp unit flanked by turn indicators with fin-like internals. However, the design isn’t that good enough to mask all its imperfections.For starters, every single body panel has been made from fibre reinforced plastic, a trade-off for metallic panels in order to reduce weight of the scooter for obvious reasons like better performance and range. This results in an extremely nimble kerb weight of 94 kilos which makes it lighter than most of its petrol-powered rivals. Bounce is offering E1 in five colour options which could be further customised with aftermarket wraps although the quality and finish of paint are not among the best.Quality of switchgear is fairly acceptable, however, the overall build quality isn’t solid. The round rearview mirrors were intended to provide retro appeal but are not very useful and wider persons may find it difficult to see what’s behind them.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewErgonomicsErgonomics of the scooter has been kept fairly simple and intended for daily commutes. The rider sits upright with the handlebar pulled slightly inwards and plenty of space on the floorboard. The seat is very comfortable and spacious even for a pillion with the right amount of padding underneath. The scooter has been provided with feather-touch footpegs for the pillion which are a nice addition. Unfortunately, these won’t be making the cut in the production-spec model.Features on offerList of features is not too thin for a scooter at this price point. You get a standard negative LCD display which is eligible for most parts but isn’t crisp. The display reads out standard information like speed, distance covered, range left, etc. It gets two special modes namely- Reverse and Drag. The former is useful while moving the scooter from a tricky parking space.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewWhile the latter is extremely useful in case of a tyre puncture. Underseat storage is cramped due to the big battery placed inside which leaves the consumer with only 11 litres. Only a half-face helmet can be kept inside the storage, however, depth of the luggage space may make it usable. It also gets a USB charger under the seat and two hooks for riders to fasten their belongings on the floorboard.Illumination has been kept all-LED on both ends of the scooter. While specs sheets suggest that the scooter will be loaded with connected features like remote tracking, geo-fencing, etc., we got to experience none of it since this was a pre-production model and the software is still in the Beta stage of testing.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewRide & HandlingE1 is surprisingly a very good handler for a scooter meant for commuting purposes. The ultra-light kerb weight makes it super flickable in tight traffic. It can also lean into a corner with fair ease to a certain extent until the aftermarket side stand starts scraping. However, the suspension is a bit too firm for a commuter scooter and you feel each and every bump on the road.With very little travel on offer, the front suspension does bottom out on an average-sized pothole. The good thing, though, is that the twin rear shock absorbers are adjustable for preload which should provide some comfort. Braking provided by a 230mm front and 203mm rear discs provide a very good bite. However, grabbing the brake levers too hard might result in the rider losing control as there is no ABS to save the day.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewPerformance & RangePowering the Bounce electric scooter is a 1.5kW BLDC hub motor mounted on the rear wheel which derives its energy from a 48 V, 39 Ah Lithium-ion battery pack. For a commuter scooter, performance is more than energetic thanks to the massive surge of torque (85 Nm) which is available from the word go. It gets two ride modes- Eco and Power and we spent most of our time pulling the throttle hard in the latter.While this did let us extract the fullest out of the emission-free powertrain, it resulted in a sharp decline of the estimated range shown on the console. The claimed top speed of 65 kmph was reached without much fuss. However, we came across a serious issue when the scooter failed to respond to the throttle inputs after a while.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewSpeed of the scooter gradually declined in fast-moving traffic but thankfully this was a momentary glitch. The system was up and running after the brakes were applied and the scooter slowed down for a while resulting in the battery cooling down and regenerating. Coming to range, contrary to the specs sheet, the electric scooter would return around a single-charge range of 65km on Eco Mode as opposed to 85km.In Power Mode, this figure drops down to around 50-55km per charge. However, the actual range depends on various criteria, like riding style, rider’s weight, incline on roads, etc. In our limited stint, we tested the scooter through a variety of road conditions including hilly inclines, smooth straight tarmac and some rough trails as well. The E1 sailed through all conditions smoothly.Bounce Electric Scooter ReviewPrice & OfferingsBounce Infinity is offering two forms of ownership with E1- one with the battery that costs Rs 68,999 and one without the battery at a cost of Rs 45,099 (both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). The ownership models adopted by Bounce are interesting. The company is pushing for the latter model where it could provide its expertise on battery swapping technology.These battery swapping stations will be installed at a variety of places including the local grocery store, refueling stations, shopping malls, etc. A registered consumer has to pay a fixed subscription amount on a monthly basis along with a nominal amount on every battery swap. Bounce will be installing battery swapping stations with capacities ranging from a 2-unit station to a 20-unit station across multiple locations.However, initially, these services will be available to just Tier 1 centres. On the other hand, the ones opting for the scooter with the battery pack are given a standard AC home charger but they won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of swapping. The standard home charger takes 4-5 hours to get the battery fully juiced up.VerdictBounce Infinity E1 impresses you on most parts, however, there are some glaring drawbacks that need some serious attention. The overall fit and finish definitely needs a lift and we cannot guarantee reliability of the software which we didn’t get to test. Before deliveries commence from April onwards, Bounce needs to iron out the rough edges (quite literally).We are also not yet confident of the ownership models offered by the company as there are too many tangibles involved. A simpler and more robust model would be very helpful for the consumers and the manufacturer in the long run. But that being said, Bounce is offering an electric scooter at a price much lesser than a petrol scooter.The E1 has enough to offer that would suffice the needs of most Indian commuters. If the company could sort out the niggles before the scooter reaches production, it could be a game-changer in the segment which is blooming across the market. We’ll reserve our final judgment until we get to ride the production-spec model of E1. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup Jan 2022- Pulsar, Platina, Avenger, Dominar, CT100, Chetak

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      Bajaj Pulsar 200Bajaj Auto Sales dipped 13.10 percent in domestic markets and by 16.82 percent in terms of exportsBajaj Auto has reported a 13.10 percent dip in domestic sales last month with a total of 1,30,613 units sold, down from 1,50,299 units sold in January 2021. It was the Pulsar that claimed sales charts with 66,839 units sold last month, down 31.63 percent over 97,760 units sold in January 2021.Bajaj Sales Breakup Jan 2022Of the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc bike that saw the most sales of 44,181 units in the past month, down 6.16 percent over 47,080 units sold in January 2021. Pulsar 150cc sales stood at 11,239 units, down 65.57 percent over 32,640 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Pulsar 200cc and 250cc added 5,407 units and 6,012 units respectively. The Pulsar range commands a 51.17 percent share in the company lineup.Sales of the Bajaj Platina increased significantly with a share percentage of 35.60. Sales which had stood at 27,131 units in December 2021 increased 71.36 percent to 46,492 units in the past month.Bajaj CT range, which consists of CT100 and CT110 saw domestic sales at 12,422 units last month, down 36.74 percent over 19,635 units sold in January 2021 while Avenger sales dipped 48.25 percent to 2,213 units, down from 4,276 units sold in January 2021. It was the Avenger 200cc that saw more sales at 1,688 units over the Avenger 250cc of which only 525 units were sold last month.Bajaj Sales Breakup Jan 2022Bajaj Dominar 250 sales stood at 662 units along with 717 units of the Dominar 400 taking total sales to 1,379 units in January 2021. This was a 6 percent de-growth over 1,467 units sold in January 2021. Chetak e-scooter sales on the other hand surged 4126.67 percent to 1,268 units in the past month, up from 30 units sold in January 2021.The company has now expanded the reach of the Chetak e-scooter to added cities across India. At the time of launch, this electric scooter was exclusively on sale in Bengaluru and Pune. It has now been expanded to 11 states and across 20 cities in the country.Bajaj Exports Breakup Jan 2022Bajaj Auto exports stood at 1,81,656 units in the past month, down 16.82 percent over 2,18,392 units shipped in January 2021. It was the Boxer that was in most demand in global markets with 1,19,336 units exported, down 15.09 percent over 1,40,544 units sold in January 2021. The Boxer 110cc commanded most of these sales at 1,03,988 units along with 2,400 units of Boxer 125cc and 12,948 units of Boxer 150cc. The Boxer commands a 57.24 percent share in the company’s export lineup.Bajaj Exports Breakup Jan 2022At No. 2 in terms of exports was Bajaj Pulsar. Sales stood at 31,410 units last month, down from 35,724 units shipped in January 2021, relating to a 12.08 percent YoY de-growth. Pulsar 200cc saw more demand at 13,684 units over the Pulsar 125cc of which 4,628 units were exported along with 4,224 units of Pulsar 250cc and 8,874 units of Pulsar 150cc.Bajaj CT (14,824 units), Discover (8,844 units) and Platina (2,874 units) also noted a YoY de-growth while Dominar exports increased 164.60 percent to 3,408 units, up from 1,288 units shipped in January 2021. Bajaj Auto also noted increased demand for the Avenger bike of which 960 units were exported last month, up 75.50 percent over 547 units shipped in January 2021. More

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      Honda Planning New 150cc Motorcycle – 2022 CBR150R Launch Soon?

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      2022 Honda CBR150RWith CBR150R, Honda will be looking to challenge Yamaha’s dominance in entry-level faired bike segmentPatent registration for CBR150R in India has fuelled speculations about the bike’s potential launch in the near future. It is to note that this will be the second time the bike will be launched here. Honda CBR150R was available in India from 2012 to 2017. It was later discontinued likely due to unsatisfactory sales numbers.2022 Honda CBR150R India LaunchIn a recent interview with ET Auto, President of Honda Motorcycles India, Atsushi Ogata stated that they are focusing on 150cc motorcycle segment. He said, “We need to focus more on the 150 cc line up. We are investigating this segment too and you will hear (from us) sooner or later.”It is likely that he was hinting at the launch of 2022 Honda CBR150R. If Honda is to successfully take on Yamaha in entry-level faired bike segment, it will have to launch CBR150R at a competitive price point. Its primary rival Yamaha R15 V4 is available at a starting price of Rs 1.73 lakh (Metallic Red). Dark Knight and Racing Blue variants are priced at Rs 1.74 lakh and Rs 1.78 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.It is difficult to estimate the bike’s price in India. Most that can be done is to get a rough idea by comparing prices of Honda bikes available in India as well as international locations.New Honda CBR150R Patent Filed In IndiaFor instance, if we consider Honda CB300R, the starting price is THB 151,690. This is approximately Rs 3.50 lakh. In India, CB300R is priced at Rs 2.77 lakh. This makes it around 20% cheaper as compared to Thai-spec model. The India-spec bike is cheaper even though it is BS6 compliant, as compared to Thai-spec CB300R that continues in BS4 format. India-spec BS4 CB300R was available at a starting price of Rs 2.41 lakh.Coming to CBR150R, the bike is priced at THB 92,900 in Thailand. This is approximately Rs 2.14 lakh. If we apply the 20% ratio as applicable for CB300R, pricing for CBR150R in India comes at around Rs 1.71 lakh. This makes it even cheaper than R15 V4. However, this is just a rough estimate.Increased localizationTo be able to launch CBR150R at a competitive price point, Honda will have to increase localization. CB300R is perfect example, which has received a higher level of localization in its BS6 format. Localization for CB300R could increase further in future, as the company is developing the new BS6 engine at its Gujarat facility.2022 Honda CBR150RSomething similar needs to be done for CBR150R if the bike is to emerge as a viable option against R15 V4. Pricing is important in entry-level motorcycle segment, even though it may not be the sole factor that influences customer purchase decisions.In terms of styling, both Honda CBR150R and Yamaha R15 V4 are equally good looking. R15 V4 also offers a wide range of features including USD forks in golden finish, dual-channel ABS, assist and slipper clutch, variable valves actuation, traction control system and quick shifter. Bluetooth-based connectivity features have also been added, which can be accessed via Y-Connect app.While CBR150R has similar set of features, the challenge is about launching the bike at a competitive price point. It remains to be seen if Honda can achieve that goal.Source More