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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 – Bajaj, TVS, Hero Electric, Ola, Ather, RE, Jawa, Yezdi

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      Ather Electric Scooter Jan 2022FADA reports a dip in two wheeler retail sales to 10,17,785 units in January 2022 – As rural demand continued to be a constraintTwo wheeler registration, as announced by The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) for January’22, dipped considerably. Sales have been lower in rural areas on account of rising prices, increased fuel costs and the ongoing pandemic. Two-wheeler sales last month declined by 13.44 percent to 10,17,785 units. This was as against 11,75,832 units retailed in January 2021.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 – Hero LeadsHero MotoCorp topped the list with 3,12,999 units retailed last month, down from 3,98,988 units sold in January 2021. This led to a dip in market share from 33.93 percent to 30.75 percent YoY. The company posted strong sales for models such as the Splendor and bookings opened for XPulse 200 4V. The company plans to unveil its first electric two wheeler in March 2022.Honda two wheeler sales also dipped on a YoY basis to 2,57,984 units, down from 3,06,940 units retailed in January 2021. Market share fell to 25.35 percent from 26.10 percent YoY. Honda announced the launch of the new 2022 CB300R and CBR650R in India in January 2022 and extended its BigWing outlet with a new sales showroom inaugurated in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh).TVS, Bajaj, RE Post YoY De-growthFollowing Hero and Honda, retail sales of TVS, Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield also dipped on a YoY basis. TVS sales fell to 1,64,072 units in the past month from 1,77,854 units sold in January 2021. However, despite lower sales, market share increased from 15.13 percent to 16.12 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)Bajaj Auto also posted a de-growth in terms of retail sales but an increase in market share in the past month. Sales dipped to 1,19,198 units from 1,31,689 units sold in January 2021. Top sellers in the company lineup continued to be the Pulsar, Platina and CT100 while Chetak e-scooter, the only electric model sold by the company, has also added to sales figures.Royal Enfield was at No. 5 with retail sales of 45,882 units in January 2022, down from 55,431 units sold in January 2021. Royal Enfield is planning 3 new motorcycles in the 650cc segment this year. These will include the Cruiser 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650.Suzuki and India Yamaha Motors also saw sales dip on a YoY basis to 44,506 units and 39,884 units respectively from 47,731 units and 44,753 units sold in January 2021 respectively. Market share of India Yamaha Motors increased marginally from 3.81 percent to 3.92 percent YoY.Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)Piaggio noted a dip in retail sales last month to 4,026 units, down from 4,556 units sold in January 2021. Classic Legends (Jawa + Yezdi) sales remained flat on a YoY basis at 2,346 units while Ather Energy saw its retail sales increase from 606 units in January 2021 to 1,880 units in January 2022.Electric Two Wheeler Retail Sales Jan 2022Even as petrol powered two wheeler sales have not been much in demand, the same cannot be said about its electric counterparts. Electric two wheeler sales are increasing significantly in India with several automakers noting a marked increase in sales.Hero Electric claimed a top spot in electric two-wheeler registrations in India in January 2022. As on date, the company retails three main high-speed electric scooter models. These include the Hero Optima, Hero NYX and Hero Photon. Registrations in the past month stood at 7,763 units, up from 1,680 units sold in January 2021 causing market share to increase from 0.14 percent to 0.76 percent YoY.Okinawa Autotech followed with retail sales at 5,613 units in January 2022 from 725 units sold in January 2021. Okinawa i-Praise+ is the company’s flagship model while the company is actively testing the new Okinawa Oki90 electric scooter which is likely to be launched in India in Q1 2022. Oki90 e-scooter will compete with rivals such as Ola S1 and Simple One.Noting significant increase in retails last month was also Ampere Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Sales which had stood at 938 units in January 2021 increased to 4,218 units last month relating to a rise in market share from 0.08 percent to 0.41 percent YoY.PUR EV sales stood at 1,690 units in the past month from 272 units retailed in January 2021 while Ola Electric entered the fray with 1,102 units retailed last month. Ola, entered the e-scooter segment in August 2021 with launch of its S1 and S1 Pro priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999, respectively. Others in this segment also saw increased retail sales to the tune of 3,560 units in the past month from 1,167 units sold in January 2021. More

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      2022 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Reveals Riding Posture In New Spy Shots

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      2022 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Royal Enfield is working on launching three new motorcycles in the 650cc segment – One of them has now been spiedFollowing the global success seen in the case of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, Royal Enfield gears up for multiple new offerings in the 650cc segment. All three have been spied on test on public roads – one is a cruiser, one is a tourer while the third is expected to be a bobber.The latter was even showcased as a concept at the EICMA 2021 in Italy last year – as the SG650. Expected to be named Shotgun 650 upon launch, this new Royal Enfield 650cc bobber has now been spied once again. The latest spy video is credited to youtube channel Raj Kumar. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Emmanuel Binuu for sharing the update via Rushlane Spylane.2022 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650The new 650cc RE Bobber will be underpinned on the same platform as the 650 Twins. It boasts of a retro styling with rounded headlamps, tear drop shaped fuel tank, round rear view mirrors, comfortable single seat, flat handlebar and chrome finish on exhausts.The list of features could also extend to a semi digital instrument cluster, Tripper Navigation for turn by turn updates and smartphone connectivity. Take a look at the latest spy video below.[embedded content][embedded content]Royal Enfield Shotgun 650cc Engine SpecsThe new RE 650 bobber will share its engine specifications with the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. This 648cc, twin cylinder, air/oil cooled engine offers 47 hp power at 7,150 rpm and 52 Nm torque at 5,250 rpm mated to a 6 speed constant mesh transmission.However, these power and torque figures could be different on the new 650cc bobber. Suspension will include USD forks in the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking will be via disc brakes at the front and rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. With launch planned for later this year, estimates put the RE Shotgun 650 in a price range of Rs 4-4.5 lakh.RE Upcoming LaunchesRoyal Enfield has plans to introduce a wide range of motorcycles in India over the next 7 years and here we list a few. First off in 2022 will be the new RE Scram 411 adventure bike which is a scrambler version of the Himalayan. It will share its features with the latter and will also have the same chassis and engine. It will get a new fuel tank, smaller front wheel, etc. Price is likely to be lower than the standard Himalayan.Upcoming list also includes new gen Bullet and Electra – which will get the engine and chassis from updated Classic and Meteor. There is also the Super Meteor 650 in the making. RE plans to launch 4 motorcycles every year, for the next 7 years. More

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      125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 – Pulsar, Glamour, CB Shine, Raider

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsHonda has revealed that its 125cc CB Shine has reached cumulative sales of 1 crore units since launch in 2006The 125cc motorcycle segment in India has good demand. Positioned between the 100cc and 150cc, it is bikes in this range that offer an ideal combination of higher fuel efficiency and performance along with lower maintenance costs, making them best suited for day to day commute.Best-selling motorcycles in the 125cc segment include the likes of Honda CB Shine, Bajaj Pulsar, Hero Glamour and Splendor along with TVS Raider and KTM 125 (Duke + RC). Total sales in December 2021 stood at 1,60,024 units, up 5.60 percent over 1,51,537 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales however dipped 6.47 percent from 1,71,102 units sold in November 2021.125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 – Honda CB Shine TopsHonda CB Shine has seen outstanding success in Indian markets. This 125cc Shine commanded the segment in the past month with sales of 68,061 units, up 21.53 percent over 56,003 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales dipped 18.61 percent from 83,622 units sold in November 2021.CB Shine holds a 42.53 percent share in the 125cc segment and was the only bike to cross sales above the 50,000 unit mark. It has surpassed the 1 crore unit milestone since launch in India in 2006 making it the first bike in this segment to achieve these results.125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)At No. 2 was Hero Glamour with sales of 31,595 units, up 64.23 percent over 19,238 units sold in December 2020. It has a growth of 44.26 percent MoM from 21,901 units sold in November 2021. Hero Glamour saw its share percentage increase from 12.80 percent held in November 2021 to 19.74 percent last month. It is available in 12 variants and 8 colour options.In the third spot was Bajaj Pulsar 125. Sales dipped YoY and MoM to 27,900 units in December 2021 from 42,686 units sold in December 2020 and down 34.06 percent from 42,311 units sold in November 2021. Share percentage also dipped from 24.73 percent held in November 2021 to 17.43 percent last month.Hero Splendor, TVS Raider, KTMHero Splendor was at No. 4 with sales of 20,637 units in December 2021, down 33.61 percent over 31,085 units sold in December 2020. There was however a substantial MoM growth of 67.79 percent over 12,299 units sold in November 2021 causing share percentage to increase from 7.19 held in November 2021 to 12.90 percent in December 2021.125cc Motorcycle Sales Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)Raider is the newest to join in the 125cc motorcycle segment. TVS launched the Raider 125cc in September 2021 in India. It is available in two variants, drum and disc priced at Rs 77,500 and disc brake at Rs 86,469 (ex-showroom Delhi). It saw sales of 10,843 units in December 2021 with a share percentage of 6.78 percent. Sales in November 2021 had stood at 10,040 units relating to an 8 percent growth.KTM 125 sales were at 988 units in December 2021, down 60.87 percent over 2,525 units sold in December 2020. It was however, a MoM 6.35 percent growth over 929 units sold in November 2021. The segment will see some newcomers in 2022. It could include the Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. More

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      Yamaha FZ-X Modified Into Neo Retro Scrambler With Electric Blue Shade

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      Yamaha FZ-X ModifiedHyderabad-based Eimor Customs has created a beautiful looking scrambler with a neo-retro styling based on Yamaha FZ-XDespite Yamaha’s shrunken portfolio in India, the Japanese bikemaker offers one of the best-looking lineups of motorcycles and scooters. However, frankly speaking, the FZ-X is not one of them since it aims to be a retro motorcycle when it clearly isn’t.Based on the FZ range of bikes, FZ-X is almost identical to its naked streetfighter sibling underneath that weird attire. However, a unit of FZ-X recently went under the knife at Eimor Customs and what came out, as a result, was a beautifully crafted neo-retro scrambler.The Hyderabad-based aftermarket workshop was recently responsible for restoring and converting an old Yamaha Libero into a retro-style cafe racer. With the latest FZ-X as the donor bike, Eimor Customs has gone a step further and made a custom scrambler which looks very lovely in these pictures at least. The stock motorcycle has undergone plenty of aesthetic changes to look the way it looks now.Custom Yamaha FZ-X Scrambler: DesignFor starters, the first thing that catches our attention is the redesigned fuel tank with a dual-tone theme comprising electric blue and black shades with a cracking pattern design on it. The radiator shrouds and exhaust canister are protected by a cover anodised in dark golden colour. The tail section has been chopped short and curved upwards. As a result, the bike gets a shorter saddle with a nice ribbed pattern.Yamaha FZ-X ModifiedThe seat gets a signature pillion cowl and can only accommodate the rider. The rear fender has also been chopped off and the saddle frame now hosts an aftermarket LED stripe which acts as a brake light. Front fender also appears shorter than the stock model. Another addition that enhances its retro styling is new bar-end mirrors.Other highlights such as a rear tyre hugger, an engine belly crash guard, fork gaiters and a round headlight with integrated circular DRLs have been carried forward from the donor bike. The customised FZ-X now rides on new dual-purpose block pattern tyres which should make the bike more capable in off-road conditions. However, these new tyres are wrapped around the same blacked-out spoke alloy wheels.No changes in specsIn its regular avatar, Yamaha FZ-X is available in three colour options- Matte Copper, Matte Black, and Metallic Blue. No changes have been reported in terms of the bike’s specifications. Powering the FZ-X is a 149cc fuel-injected, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that develops 12.2 bhp and a peak torque of 13.3 Nm. This motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are taken care of by disc brakes at both ends aided by a single-channel ABS as standard. Prices for FZ-X start at Rs 1.17 lakh and go up to Rs 1.20 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More

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      Peugeot 125cc Scooter Spied Near Pune – Fascino, Vespa Rival

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      Peugeot 125cc Scooter Spied In PuneThere hasn’t been any word on a specific launch timeline for Peugeot Django 125 in India until nowAlthough Mahindra & Mahindra’s two-wheeler business didn’t fly off to greater heights as expected, the company has continued to invest in the two-wheeler industry by backing Classic Legends. The latter currently has the rights to manufacture and retail three iconic motorcycle brands including- Jawa, Yezdi and BSA.The company also holds the rights for sale and manufacture of two-wheelers under the French brand Peugeot. The first product under Peugeot to launch in India is expected to be Django 125. A heavily camouflaged test mule of this scooter has been spied testing on India roads once again after a long time.Peugeot Django 125: Changes in prototypeLast time this scooter was spotted was during its testing phase in December 2020. However, in comparison to previous spy images, there were considerable changes evident in the latest spy shots.For starters, the previous test mule was completely undisguised and flaunted every bit of its glory while the latest prototype was covered to the brim. Also, the previous test mule sported a nice and broad split-style seat with a ribbed pattern.Peugeot 125cc Scooter Spied In PuneOn the other hand, the recent prototype features a single-piece flat seat. The saddle was flanked by a pair of ugly-looking split grab rails, unlike the original scooter which received a sleeker pair of silver-coloured grab rails. We can also expect its under-seat storage to be larger in this prototype in comparison to the previous iteration.The biggest highlight of Django is its retro-style design, however, the latest test mule undergoes serious changes with regards to its design. Going forward, this test mule is expected to be the India-spec Django. The India-spec version gets new body panels that are in line with a more contemporary and modern design. It also features a new rectangular LED set-up similar to the ones seen in Vespa SXL.Expected features & SpecsIn terms of features, the latest mule appears to receive a digital instrument console that is rectangular in shape instead of the round cluster seen in the Europe-spec model. The best part of this scooter is the shiny exhaust muffler embellished in chrome which is slightly more upswept than the original test mule.Peugeot 125cc Scooter Spied In PuneDjango will be powered by a 125cc motor which kicks out 11.3 bhp and 11.2 Nm of peak torque in the UK-spec model. However, the India-spec iteration is expected to be tuned slightly differently in order to suit Indian riding conditions. Once launched, it will rival the likes of Vespa and Yamaha Fascino.Manufacture by MahindraThe latest prototype was seen wearing an MH14 number plate registered in Pimpri Chinchwad, near Pune – suggesting that the scooter might be manufactured at Mahindra’s Chakan plant. In addition to setting up newer ones, Peugeot could make use of Mahindra two-wheeler’s existing dealerships. The existing dealerships of Mahindra Two-Wheelers currently retail only one model in the form Mojo.Source More

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      Royal Enfield 650 INT Gets A Scrambler Makeover – The Real Highness

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      Royal Enfield 650 ModifiedThis mod job has been presented in two different formats and colour schemes; more variations possible based on customer specificationsFor customization projects, one of the preferred options is Royal Enfield motorcycles. Their simple architecture allows bike modifiers a free hand to experiment with various ideas and concepts. In a recent project, two Interceptor 650 motorcycles have been transformed into powerful-looking scramblers. The project has been executed by Delhi-based Neev Motors.650 scrambler modification detailsMuch of the customization is common across both modified bikes. For a beefier look and feel and for improved traction, the bikes have been fitted with balloon tyres. A number of components have been blacked out such as headlamp, turn signals, engine assembly, wheels and exhaust. A custom-made leather seat has been used, which comes in a quilted pattern.Front and rear fenders have been replaced with customized units. Tail section has been shortened and the grab rail has been removed. To ensure the bikes remain usable even in the rainy season, a custom built rear tyre hugger has been added. Another key change is the custom-made exhaust with sporty mesh-type insert.The custom exhaust is a lightweight unit, around 12 kg lighter than the stock version. This will improve performance with a higher power to weight ratio. The exhaust has extra loud output, significantly higher than the stock unit. It is not sure if it would be street legal. In recent times, traffic police have been taking strict action against illegal modifications including loud exhausts.Royal Enfield 650 ModifiedTalking about individual aspects, one of these bikes gets a grey and black colour scheme. It has been aptly named as ‘falcon’. Changes that are specific to falcon include a tank plate and 3D elements on side panels. For a cleaner front section, the instrument pods have been moved to the right side.Second bike utilizes a combination of red and black. It comes with classic leather bags on the sides and a leather pouch with straps mounted on the fuel tank. Colours on both bikes have been entirely repainted. That everything has come out in perfect finish highlights the superior skills of the modifier.650 scrambler modification costIn this modification project, around 50-60% of the bike’s parts and accessories have been modified. This is excluding core components like engine, chassis, suspension and braking, which have been retained in their original form. With a high level of customization and aftermarket components, cost of this project is minimum Rs 2 lakh for each bike. This is around 2/3rd of Interceptor 650 price, which starts at around Rs 3 lakh.A good thing about this project is that much of the customization can be reversed if the user feels the need for it. This ensures that users don’t need to get stuck with something they no longer want. To get their own ideas implemented, enthusiasts can contact the bike modifier. More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Dec 2021 – Classic, Bullet, Pulsar, KTM

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      Image – Being Superr IndianOut of the top ten motorcycles from the 200cc-500cc category sold in December 2021, the top five belonged to Royal Enfield, accounting for over 85% shareThe 200cc-500cc segment of motorcycles witnessed a slight improvement in sales volume of December 2021 in comparison to November. A total of 71,927 motorcycles with engine displacement between 200cc and 500cc were dispatched across India in the last month of the concluded calendar year.In comparison, only 50,140 bikes from this space were sold by OEMs all across India in November which has resulted in an MoM growth of 43.45 percent. Sales were still marginally lesser than December 2020 when OEMs sold a total of 73,900 motorcycles in this space.Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Dec 2021The sales chart was as usual dominated by Royal Enfield with Classic 350 taking the top spot with a total sales volume of 34,723 units. The retro roadster witnessed a YoY growth of 11.69 percent but managed an impressive MoM growth of 77.15 percent. Classic 350 recently got a generation upgrade in September last year. It was railed by its cruiser sibling- Meteor 350.The cruiser recorded a sales volume of 10,977 units in December 2021 as opposed to 6,775 units in November which resulted in an MoM growth of 62 percent. During the same month previous year, Royal Enfield dispatched a total of 8,569 units which led to YoY growth of 28 percent. The company’s oldest running motorcycle- Bullet 350 occupied third place with a total volume of 8,061 units sold in December.Motorcycle Sales 200cc-500cc Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)The fourth spot was taken by Himalayan which accumulated a monthly volume of 4,611 units in December which led to a massive YoY growth of 390 percent and an MoM growth of 39.31 percent. Trailing at fifth spot was Royal Enfield Electra, which is essentially the kick-start version of Bullet 350. A total of 4,521 units of Electra were sold in December which led to an MoM growth of 6 percent and a YoY decline of 7.32 percent.Bajaj, KTM, Honda Break Into ListBaja broke into the list with its latest offering in the form of Pulsar 250 (N250 and F250) at the 6th spot. The quarter-litre motorcycles cumulatively accounted for a monthly sales volume of 2,621 units in December as opposed to 4,498 units in December 2020 and 644 units in November 2021. This led to a YoY decline of 41.73 percent and an MoM growth of 307 percent.Pulsar 250 was followed by another quarter-litre offering from Bajaj in the form of Dominar 250 which recorded a sales volume of 2,207 units resulting in YoY and MoM growths of 506.32 percent and 53.26 percent respectively. Honda H’Ness CB350 dropped to eighth place with 1,364 units sold in December. The modern classic roadster witnessed YoY and MoM decline of 12.79 percent and 41.26 percent respectively.Motorcycle Sales 200cc-500cc Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)KTM broke into the list with the 250 range comprising Duke 250 and Adventure 250. Together, the quarter-litre offerings from the Austrian brand registered a volume of 909 units in December which resulted in YoY and MoM growths of 17.44 percent and 23.67 percent.The tenth place was taken by Dominar 400 with a total recorded volume of 588 units. Other motorcycles which were in the segment include Avenger, Apache 310, Gixxer 250, Ninja 300, KTM 390, Husqvarna 250, CB300R, FZ25, CB500 and Mojo. More

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      2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen, Vitpilen Debuts With New Styling

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      2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401The updated Husqvarna trio- Svartpilen 125, Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401, although made in India, are not available for retail hereHusqvarna has revealed its lineup for international markets which includes three updated naked motorcycles- Svartpilen 125, Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401. All three motorcycles are produced by Bajaj Auto in India at the company’s facility in Chakan, Maharashtra.The Swedish brand is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTM which is an alliance partner of Bajaj. All three models have undergone subtle updates in styling for the year 2022. Each motorcycle boasts new body graphics in its latest iteration. The models continue to share their internals and running gear with their respective KTM cousins.2022 Husqvarna Svarpilen 125: SpecsStarting with the brand’s entry-level motorcycle- Svartpilen 125 borrows components from the KTM 125 range including the likes of RC 125 and Duke 125. It is powered by the same 125cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which pumps out 14.3 bhp and 12 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Cycle parts of Svartpilen 125 are also borrowed from KTM 125 siblings.This includes a trellis frame suspended on upside-down front forks and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are taken care of by front and rear disc brakes aided by a single-channel ABS. The 125cc engine displacement offers an A1 licence-compliant, suitable for inexperienced and amateur riders in European markets.2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 1252022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 & Svartpilen 401: StylingHowever, the styling of Husky siblings is completely different from their KTM counterparts as the former duo flaunt a completely naked body style with minimalist body panels. Both Svartpilen and Vitpilen are hard to distinguish from each other due to their near-identical design. However, there are subtle variations that distinguish the two.For instance, the handlebar in Svartpilen is straight and taller while Vitpilen gets a low-set clip-on handlebar. This also results in the latter having a more committed and aggressive riding posture in comparison to Svartpilen which offers a slightly more upright and comfortable riding posture. Further, Svartpilen rolls on knobby dual-purpose Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres which can do a bit of soft-roading.Specs & FeaturesOn the other hand, Vitpilen rolls on road-biased tyres. Hence, the Svartpilen is termed as a scrambler whereas Vitpilen is deemed to be a street naked cafe racer. That said, both motorcycles get the exact same mechanical configurations including a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This motor kicks out 43 bhp and 37 Nm of peak torque.2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401Suspension setup comprises inverted forks up front and a mono-shock at rear sourced from WP Apex. Braking duties are handled by a disc brake at both ends with callipers from ByBre and aided by a dual-channel ABS from Bosch. Both motorcycles boast a digital instrument console and a ride-by-wire throttle. More