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    Top 10 Motorcycles 200cc To 500cc June 2021 – Classic, Pulsar, KTM, CB350

    Image – Bullet TowerWhile YoY sales growth is negative, MoM numbers have close to doubled in June 2021
    Motorcycle sales in the 200cc to 500cc segment has registered a staggering MoM growth while YoY growth declined marginally. A total of 43,741 units were sold in June 2021, as compared to 44,102 units in June last year. That’s negative growth of -0.82%. Only two motorcycles, KTM 250 and KTM 390 have positive YoY growth in June 2021.
    MoM growth is at 98.43%, as compared to 22,044 units sold in May 2021. All except Honda CB300R have positive MoM growth. Strong MoM numbers indicate that this segment has recovered faster than expected.
    Royal Enfield continues to dominate
    Royal Enfield has five motorcycles in top ten list with combined market share of more than 80%. Classic 350 leads the pack with sales of 17,377 units in June. YoY growth is negative at -23.45%, as compared to 22,699 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 39.73%. MoM growth is 88.08%, as compared to 9,239 units sold in May 2021. Next-gen Classic 350 is expected to be launched soon. It will pack in a range of updates including some visual enhancements and several new features.
    At number two is Meteor 350 with sales of 8,770 units in June. Market share is at 20.05%. MoM growth is 159.85%, as compared to 3,375 units sold in May 2021. Next is Bullet 350 with sales of 5,317 units in June. YoY numbers are down by -34.42%, as compared to 8,108 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 12.16%. MoM numbers are up 16.68%, as compared to 4,557 units sold in May 2021.
    200cc-500cc Motorcycle Sales June 2021 vs June 2020 (YoY)
    Bajaj Pulsar 220 is at fourth place with sales of 3,540 units in June. YoY sales growth has dipped by -19.01%, as compared to 4,371 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 8.09%. MoM numbers have improved by 245.03%, as compared to 1,026 units sold in May 2021. Bajaj had recently introduced new updates for 220F. It included refreshed graphics and new colour options of Matte Black and Moon White.
    At number five in the list is Electra 350 with sales of 3,137 units in June. YoY growth is down -22.70%, as compared to 4,058 units sold in June last year. Market share is at 7.17%. MoM numbers are up 48.53%, as compared to 2,112 units sold in May 2021.
    CB350 registers strong MoM growth
    At number six, Honda H’ness CB350 has registered sales of 1,853 units in June. Market share is at 4.24%. With MoM increase of 332.94%, CB350 has the highest sales growth in percentage terms among the top ten. Sales in May 2021 were at 428 units. Other motorcycles in top ten include Royal Enfield Himalayan (684 units), Yamaha FZ25 (562), KTM 250 (536) and Bajaj Avenger 220 (500).
    200cc-500cc Motorcycle Sales June 2021 vs May 2021 (MoM). *CB300R is No 17 in the above table.
    Select motorcycles in the segment, like Jawa, Benelli, etc – are not included as their sales numbers are not available. With Covid largely tamed and reduced risk of third wave, motorcycle sales are expected to stay buoyant in the coming months. Customers can expect exciting times ahead, as a number of new launches are scheduled for this year. More

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    New Revolt Electric Motorcycle Likely To Be Cheaper Than Pulsar – Launch In 2022

    File photo.Revolt will launch a new entry-level electric motorcycle in India named RV1 which will replace the current RV300
    Electric mobility has received a renewed impetus in the Indian automobile industry this year. Many new manufacturers are geared up to introduce battery-powered vehicles which will pave the way for future mobility solutions in the country.
    Revolt was one of the first brands to introduce electric two-wheelers in India in the form of RV300 and RV400. A recent report published in PTI has revealed that the company will introduce a new entry-level electric motorcycle next year. Dubbed as RV1, this electric bike will replace the current RV300 in the company’s lineup.
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    This development was confirmed by a Business Chairman, Rattan India Enterprises, Anjali Rattan. The company is a major stakeholder in the EV startup. Formerly known as RattanIndia Infra, the company in April this year announced it was exiting from the traditional infrastructure business to focus on new growth businesses. A few weeks later, it acquired a 43 percent stake worth Rs 150 crore in Revolt Motor.
    Rattan added that the new RV1 will be manufactured in India with all components sourced locally, and that production will commence by January next year. This new model will be more affordable than the outgoing RV300 with similar specs which are comparable to conventional 110cc IC engine motorcycles. Much like Revolt’s current offerings, RV1 will be manufactured at the Manesar-based plant.
    Revolt Electric Motorcycle Delivery
    Locally Manufactured components
    By December this year, the company’s product lineup will be 100% make-in-India. As of now, Revolt has been importing parts from China but will now focus on every single supply from within India. Rattan further added that the company has witnessed an increase in demand which had forced it to stop accepting bookings of its bikes many times in the last two months.
    Price of the new Revolt Electric Motorcycle is expected to be in the Rs 80k range. This will make it the cheapest Revolt on sale. In this price range, it will be priced similarly to the cheapest Pulsar motorcycle. Pulsar 125cc today is priced from Rs 79k. The attractive price tag will help the brand bring new customers.
    RV300 Specs & Features
    In terms of specifications, RV300 is powered by a 2.7kWh lithium-ion battery pack which feeds energy to a 1.5kW hub motor. This powertrain returns an average range between 80-150km on a single charge. The battery takes 4.5 hours to charge fully whereas it takes 3.5 houses to charge from 0 to 75 percent charge.
    RV300 also features a smaller rear disc whereas the front disc and the suspension remain the same as the more premium RV400. It gets a box-type swingarm and misses out on keyless ignition and a slightly slimmer rear tyre as well. Currently, RV300 has been priced at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) while the new RV1 is likely to be priced below Rs 80,000 (ex-showroom). The current lot of RV300 will be acquired by pizza giant Domino’s for its delivery fleet. More

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    Hero MotoCorp Cannot Use HERO Brand For Their Electric Scooters, Motorcycles, EVs

    Gogoro Electric Scooter. Hero MotoCorp has partnered with Gogoro.Hero MotoCorp has been also been developing EV models independently at its R&D centres in Rajasthan in India and at Stephanskirchen in Germany
    We already know that Hero MotCorp, headed by Pawan Munjal, plans on heavily investing in the electric vehicle space in the near future. However, there is a big hurdle that the company needs to overcome before it can actually step into the EV space. The world’s biggest two-wheeler manufacturer cannot use the ‘HERO’ brand name when it comes to electric mobility.
    The fight between two Hero’s
    This name has been reserved for ‘Hero Electric’, which is a separate firm altogether and headed by another Munjal family member- Naveen Munjal. For the uninitiated, Naveen is Vijay Munjal’s son, cousin of Pawan Munjal. Naveen has been running the Hero Electric two-wheeler business since 2007.
    Naveen claims that his company has received “global rights over the Hero brand name in perpetuity” for electric mobility be it for personal use or the commercial market, reveals ET Auto. According to a family settlement of 2010, Hero MotoCorp and its promoters are barred from using the ‘Hero’ brand name for any segment of vehicle- two-, three- or four-wheelers which are powered by a battery. The Global rights for green technology have been allotted to Naveen Munjal-run Hero Electric.
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    Naveen said that his company would take legal recourse in case of a violation by Hero MotoCorp. He, however, added that Hero MotoCorp can enter the business of electric mobility using a different brand name, since there is no non-compete/prohibition on other clan members. But considering that the brand name is important, it will be a difficult task ahead for Hero MotoCorp in the EV space, without the HERO branding.
    Hero Electric Scooter Dealer
    Earlier this year, Hero MotoCorp announced its alliance with Taiwan-based electric mobility manufacturer- Gogoro, to develop EV’s in India. In addition to development of electric two-wheelers, Gogoro will also share its expertise with urban battery swapping and smart mobility innovation. The company will also help Hero to build a widespread charging network across India.
    Hero MotorCorp EV plans
    In May this year, Gogoro filed patents for Viva electric scooter at the intellectual property office in India. These trademarks were in the form of both its design as well as its name.
    This suggested that Viva would be launched as a rebranded Hero MotoCorp electric scooter in the country. Hero MotoCorp has planned to officially step into the EV space by launching its first electric two-wheeler in March 2022 which is expected to be the rebadged Gogoro Viva.
    Other than this, Hero MotoCorp has another battery-powered e-scooter on its way next year in the form of Maestro Edge Electric. Test mules of the electric scooter have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent past. However, Hero MotoCorp would want to settle all disputes with Hero Electric or think of another brand name for its upcoming EV lineup.
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