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      Yamaha India Sales, Exports June 2021 – FZ, R15, MT15, Ray ZR, Fascino

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      Yamaha MT15 Bluetooth launch expected soonYamaha India noted lower domestic sales in June 2021 while exports surged 354 percent YoY
      Two wheeler segment reported decent growth in June 2021, considering its poor performance in April and May. Pent up demand, opening up following lockdowns announced across various states and predictions of a favourable monsoon could have boosted sales.
      Here is Yamaha India sales report for June 2021 – domestic sales and exports on a year-on-year and month-on-month basis. In June 2021, domestic sales dipped 16.76 percent to 24,588 units, down from 29,539 units sold in June 2020.
      FZ is Best-seller
      Yamaha FZ claimed the most sales at 11,084 units, up 30.97 percent as against 8,463 units sold in June 2020. FZ commands a 45.08 percent share. Yamaha R15 and MT15 also saw positive sales growth of 38.52 percent and 44.89 percent respectively with 5,020 units and 3,628 units sold in the past month.
      YoY de-growth was seen in the case of Ray ZR and Fascino. Ray ZR sales dipped 71.54 percent to 2,229 units in June 2021, down from 7,832 units sold in June 2020. Fascino sales were down to 2,065 units in the past month from 7,116 units sold in June 2020.
      Yamaha India Sales and Exports June 2021 vs June 2020 (YoY)
      YoY Exports
      Yamaha Exports on the other hand increased dramatically. Total exports for June 2021 were at 27,797 units, up 354.20 percent over 6,120 units exported in June 2020. FZ was the most exported with 11,780 units shipped in June 2021, up 261.02 percent over 3,263 units in June 2020.
      The Yamaha RayZR was the company’s second most exported model in June 2021. Yamaha Saluto RX, FZ25 and Crux also contributed to export numbers but the most growth was seen in the case of SZ, R15 and Fascino. Total exports stood at 3,348 units, up 152.30 percent over 1,327 units exported in June 2020.
      MoM sales Growth
      MoM growth was reported both in terms of domestic sales and exports. Domestic sales increased 189 percent to 24,588 units in June 2021 from 8,508 units sold in May 2021. Yamaha FZ noted a MoM increase of 268.48 percent from 3,008 units sold in May 2021 while R15 domestic sales increased 135.46 percent from 2,132 units sold in May 2021 to 5,020 units in June 2021.
      Yamaha India Sales and Exports June 2021 vs May 2021 (MoM)
      Yamaha MT15, Ray ZR and Fascino sales also increased significantly MoM. It was FZ25 that saw the highest percentage increase at 301.43 percent from 140 units sold in May 2021 to 562 units in the past month.
      Exports on the other hand increased 58.73 percent to 27,797 units from 17,512 units exported in May 2021. FZ was the most exported model. All two wheelers in the company lineup noted increased exports except for Crux. Crux exports dipped 71.58 percent to 1,690 units in June 2021, from 5,946 units shipped in May 2021. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Single And Dual Seat Spied – New Colours

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 New Gen
      Upon its launch, the new-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 will rival the likes of Honda CB350 H’Ness, Jawa Standard and Benelli Imperiale 400
      The hype around the launch of a new Royal Enfield motorcycle is understandably very given the reputation the brand has earned in the Indian market over the course of several decades. This time it is around a motorcycle that has found the most number of buyers wearing the Royal Enfield badge- Classic 350.
      The launch of the new generation model is around the corner. Ahead of official launch, the Classic 350 production variants have now been spotted undisguised. It will be offered in single seat as well as dual seat variant.
      Slightly Updated Styling
      The new images confirm that the overall design has been kept similar to current Classic 350. Two motorcycles have been spied. One is wearing a shade of green while the other is in grey. The Green Classic 350 gets brown colour single seat while the grey Classic 350 gets black seats.
      New C350 motorcycles are seen wearing a signature chrome treatment for its mechanical components including the handlebar, exhaust muffler, taillight, turn indicators, wire-spoke wheels, headlight bezels and rearview mirrors.
      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 New Gen
      In some of the many previous spy pics, the motorcycles were seen wearing a black theme in which all the mechanical components were given an all-black treatment.
      Features on offer
      As far as features are concerned, the new-gen Classic 350 gets a revised instrument cluster which gets an analogue speedometer, digital display for fuel indicator and odometer and a Tripper Navigation display. The latter offers turn-by-turn navigation when paired to the Royal Enfield on the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. Apart from that and new switchgear, the equipment remains very basic.
      New Mechanical Specs
      The most critical upgrades have been reserved underneath. As we know, the new Classic 350 will be underpinned by a new J-platform which also underpins the company’s latest cruiser offering- Meteor 350. The new double downtube frame will be suspended on conventional telescopic forks at front and dual shock absorbers at rear. This new frame is expected to improve the overall ride quality and characteristics of the motorcycle.
      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 New Gen
      The new Classic 350 will be powered by a new 349cc single-cylinder long-stroke motor which kicks out 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. This motor will be paired with a new 5-speed gearbox with less and simpler internal mechanics to reduce friction. The engine is provided with a counter balance shaft which reduces the vibration significantly.
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      2021 Yezdi Roadking Render Based On Spyshots – Royal Enfield Hunter Rival

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      2021 Yezdi Roadking – RenderThe Yezdi Roadking is expected to be ready by end-2021 – It will be a rival to the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan
      The news that Classic Legends is working on resurrecting the iconic Yezdi Roadking nameplate has been doing rounds for a while now. Not long ago, a prototype was spotted testing with a crankcase very similar to that of yesteryear’s Yezdi. The trademark filing adds more weight to the expectation.
      New Yezdi Roadking Rendering
      The Yezdi Roadking, like the Jawa, will be a retro classic motorcycle based on the Mahindra Mojo’s platform but one can expect unique styling and significantly different configurations. The prototypes indicate that Classic Legends is going the roadster route with circular headlamps.
      Here is a speculative rendering created by our design specialist Pratyush Rout based on the spyshots. With the styling cues on the cylinder head and crankcase being signature elements on the original Yezdi, it is imperative for the new model to replicate it.
      The rendering shows a old school roadster/scrambler with modern colour themes. The front fender, almond shaped fuel tank, and triangular side panels form the classic minimalist bodywork while the cantilevered seat renders a sporty appeal. Black theme for the engine, exhaust system and spoke wheels will go well with the motorcycle’s design.
      2021 Yezdi Roadking – Render
      Specifications
      The prototypes were equipped with conventional hardware such as a tubular frame, telescopic front forks, twin rear shock absorbers, spoke wheels, and disc brake at either end. The think dual-purpose tyres would appeal to the scrambler lovers.
      As far as the powertrain goes, we expect the 293 cc Mojo-derived single cylinder, liquid-cooled, engine and 6-speed gearbox to be carried forward. On board the Jawa, the mill is capable of dishing out 27.3 hp and 27 Nm of torque. Classic Legends’ engineers will be working hard to making the new motorcycle sound as close to its ancestor as possible.
      Features
      2021 Yezdi Roadking will be positioned as a mid-premium motorcycle. So, one can expect it to receive LED headlamps and taillight, digital instrument console (at least a semi-digital unit), dual-channel ABS, and so on. Classic Legends will do well to release an array of personalization accessories right from the beginning to broaden the appeal. The market positioning of new Yezdi Roadking will be more or less at par with its Jawa sibling.
      2021 Yezdi Roadking – Render
      Market Prospects
      Just like the Jawa brand, Yezdi has a strong image among the Indian audience and has the potential to bring in significant incremental volume while enhancing Classic Legends’ economies of scale. The motorcycle will be build at Mahindra’s Pithampur facility in Madhya Pradesh. The new motorcycle is also likely to be retailed through existing Jawa outlets which may undergo partial rebranding.
      The Yezdi Roadking will be pitted against the upcoming next-generation Royal Enfield roadsters (Hunter 350). It is likely to be ready for this year’s festive season. It surely is a middle weight motorcycle to look forward to this year. More

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      Husqvarna India Motorcycle Sales, Exports Crosses 15k In H1 2021

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      Image – Area of InterestHusqvarna India manufactures Svartpilen and Vitpilen range of motorcycles at their plant near Pune
      Swedish brand Husqvarna made its entry into the Indian market early last year. Despite of going through struggles caused due to the pandemic, the brand has managed to maintain their sales number steady.
      They have also been able to create a niche market for itself. Currently, Husqvarna sells only two models- the 250 siblings- Svartpilen and Vitpilen in India. However, the India has become the brand’s export hub for select sub 400cc motorcycles.
      The motorcycles from the Swedish brand are manufactured at Bajaj Auto’s Chakan-based manufacturing facility near Pune where both Bajaj and KTM branded two-wheelers are manufactured. The company was able to dispatch as many as 15,485 units of its models in the first six months of 2021 which includes both domestic sales and exports.
      Larger Export Lineup For Husqvarna
      Out of them, only 2,120 units were sold in the Indian market while the rest were shipped overseas. This is due to a large portfolio for the export market which is locally manufactured in India. The company manufactures 125, 201 and 401 along with 250 iterations of Svartpilen and Vitpilen bikes in the country which are shipped overseas.
      Husqvarna India Sales / Exports – June 2021
      The maximum number of units exported were Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 with a total 6,698 units shipped to foreign markets during the first half of calendar year 2021. These two models are powered by a 373cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine which also propels Bajaj Dominar 400 and KTM 390 series. This unit pumps out 43 bhp and 37 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a six-speed gearbox.
      While the company was able to sell 2,120 units of Husky 250 in the Indian market, it shipped 1,602 units of Husky 250 to overseas countries. The entry-level Husky model- Svartpilen 125 witnessed exports of 3,696 units during the first six months of CY2021. On the other hand, Husqvarna 201 recorded the least number of exports during the first of CY2021 with a total of 1,369 units dispatched.
      Average monthly dispatches
      Interestingly, despite the peak of second wave of pandemic, the month of April witnessed the highest number of dispatches with 3,337 units including both domestic sales and exports. March recorded the lowest number of dispatches of 1,487 units. For the first six months, average monthly dispatches for the domestic market as well as overseas markets stood at 2,581 units.
      Average monthly dispatch for Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 was the highest for the first six months of CY2021 with 1,116 units per month. Whereas, Husky 201 recorded the lowest average monthly dispatch of 228 units per month. While all these models are manufactured in India, it is not clear if and when Husqvarna will launch its new set of motorcycles in the country. More

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      Royal Enfield GT 650 Modified – Looks Like A Machine From The Future

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      Royal Enfield GT650 Modified
      The custom Continental GT 650 gets an endurance-style fairing that takes inspiration from an early 90s Honda CBR250R
      Royal Enfield motorcycles and the aftermarket industry is a match made in heaven. Over a period of time, we have come across plenty of custom-built Royal Enfield motorcycles both in India and overseas countries. Out of all Royal Enfield models, the 650 Twins are the most popular models in aftermarket industries of foreign markets.
      In another recent example, a unit of Continental GT has been modified into a new-retro cafe racer which doesn’t look like it’s from the past but from future instead. This custom Continental GT is a joint creation of Australia-based aftermarket workshops Rogue Motorcycles and MotoMAX.
      Christened ‘Project RE’, this custom motorcycle was built within a tight span of six weeks as a part of the campaign announced by Royal Enfield Australia known as ‘Busted Knuckles Build Off’. As seen in the images, this custom Continental GT 650 sports quite a few noticeable updates which makes it more pleasing to the eyes of a motorcycling enthusiast.
      Updated Design
      Upfront, we get to see a custom-built half-fairing with a round windscreen and integrated twin LED lights replacing the conventional round halogen headlamp. All running gears employed on this custom Continental GT have been derived from a used Benelli TNT 1130. These include 58mm Marzocchi front forks, wheels, brakes and a swingarm. The front fairing gets additional braces along with a new custom-built clip-on handlebar.
      Royal Enfield GT650 Modified
      The front fender has been chopped short while the rear fender has been completely done away with. The fuel tank has been retained from the stock unit but it gets a new fuel filler cap. Moving towards the rear, it gets a custom single seat with contrast blue stitching on black upholstery and custom rear cowl. The stock dual-pod instrument console has been replaced with an aftermarket single pod unit.
      Custom Hardware Configurations
      The most impressive highlight is the bike’s frame dipped in light blue colour which looks sporty against the contrasting custom metallic silver paint on the body panels. The frame has also been shortened at its tail end and now incorporates a small LED stopping lamp. The swingarm derived from TNT 1130 has been welded onto the frame and looks better than the stock unit.
      It also gets a pair of new free-flowing upswept exhaust heads made of stainless steel while Big Mouth mufflers from Cone Engineering take care of the soundtrack. Braking hardware now consists of twin petal discs at front and a single disc at rear anchored by Brembo callipers. Other custom-built parts include footpegs, gear lever, handlebar grips and rear brake lever. The motorcycle rides on blacked alloy wheels shod by chunky slick tyres with a thick profile.
      Engine Specs
      There have been no reports on updating its powertrain which means it is still powered by a 648cc parallel-twin air-cooled engine. This motor churns out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a six-speed gearbox. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar Sales, Exports Breakup June 2021 – 125, 150, NS160, 180, 220F, RS200

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      Bajaj Pulsar Sales June 2021Recently, Bajaj updated the Pulsar lineup of models with new dual-tone colour options called Dagger Edge Edition
      Bajaj Pulsar, along with TVS Apache, is among the most popular range of sporty commuter motorcycles. Over a span of two decades, Pulsar brand has penetrated deeply into the mass commuter motorcycle market in India and continues to grow consistently even today.
      Sales of all automobiles have been affected in the past couple of months due to the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the Pulsar range of bikes showed impressive growth in June 2021 in comparison to the previous month. In May this year, Bajaj sold a total of 39,625 units of Pulsar motorcycles whereas in June the company sold 79,150 units.
      Domestic Sales- Pulsar 125 Leads
      This resulted in an MoM growth of 99.75 percent. When compared to June last year, sales have declined slightly this year. In June 2020, Bajaj dispatched a total of 80,822 units which resulted in negative YoY growth of 2.07 percent.
      The entry-level model in the lineup- Pulsar 125 sold the maximum number of units in June 2021. Bajaj sold 47,266 units last month in comparison to 26,346 units sold during the same month last year.
      Bajaj Pulsar Sales, Exports June 2021 vs June 2020 (YoY)
      This led to YoY growth of 79.40 percent. In May 2021, this figure stood at 28,636 units with a growth percentage of 65.06 percent. Pulsar 150 recorded a sales volume of 23,901 units last month in comparison to 8,638 units sold in May this year.
      In June 2020, Bajaj sold a combined 41,393 units of Pulsar 150 whereas, in May this year, the company sold. This resulted in negative YoY growth of 42.26 percent and a positive MoM growth of 176.70 percent.
      The company sold 4,443 units of 160, 180 and 200 range of Pulsar models throughout last month. In comparison, the same category of Pulsar witnessed sales of 1,325 units in May this year and 8,712 units in June last year. This translates to a massive MoM growth of 235 percent and a negative YoY growth of 49 percent.
      Bajaj Pulsar Sales, Exports June 2021 vs May 2021 (MoM)
      Bajaj was able to sell 3,540 units of the flagship Pulsar 220F in June this year. During the same period last year, the company sold 4,371 units, recording a YoY decline of sales by 19.01 percent. An MoM growth of 245 percent was registered as Bajaj had dispatched 1,026 units of the faired Pulsar to dealerships in May 2021.
      Exports- YoY Growth, MoM Decline
      While exports witnessed growth in YoY figures, the number of units shipped overseas in June this year was less than May 2021. Bajaj exported a total of 26,003 units of Pulsar to overseas markets last month which contributed to a 130.89 percent YoY growth and an MoM decline of 13.85 percent. The highest number of Pulsar units dispatched to foreign markets belonged to the 160, 180 and 200 category with 12,702 motorcycles exported.
      This was followed by Pulsar 150 which registered 9,358 units of exports last month. Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 220F witnessed exports of 2,772 units and 1,171 units respectively in June this year. More

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      CFMoto 250cc Motorcycle Debuts With New Blue-Orange Colour

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      CFMoto 250SR New Colour
      In India, CFMoto is expected to launch 300SR that will rival the likes of Ninja 300 and KTM RC 390
      As part of its strategy to continuously refresh its portfolio, Chinese manufacturer CFMoto has introduced a new colour option for its 250SR faired sports bike. 250SR is not available in India right now, but future possibilities cannot be denied completely. As of now, CFMoto’s India portfolio comprises 300NK, 650NK, 650MT and 650GT.
      2021 CFMoto 250SR new colour details
      Inspired by MotoGP, the new colour option for 2021 CFMoto 250SR is an eclectic mix of multiple shades. While the colour theme is predominantly blue-orange, we can also see white, grey and light blue shades vying for attention. The frame comes in white colour that can also be seen on side panels and the plethora of lettering on the fairing.
      CFMoto logo graphics comes in a light grey shade whereas light blue strips on the headlamp cowl create an exciting contrast against the orange background.
      Another highlight is golden coloured USD front forks, which ensure an even splashier look and feel for the bike. Topping it up is blue stripping on front wheel and orange stripping on rear wheel.
      CFMoto 250SR New Colour
      This new colour option for CFMoto 250SR easily qualifies for being far more vibrant and mesmerizing that existing colour options. This is what you need to make people look up and take notice when you ride through the streets.
      Talking about existing colours for 250SR, the options include black and a dual-tone black and blue shade. The black option is essentially an all-black theme. It comes with strips of yellow on the fuel tank and side panels. The stripping on wheels is also in yellow shade. The same treatment can be seen on the dual-tone black-blue colour theme.
      2021 CFMoto 250SR engine and specs
      Other than the new colour option, the bike is largely the same as earlier. CFMoto 250SR is powered by a 249.2cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC motor that is capable of generating 27.87 ps of max power at 9750 rpm and 22 Nm of peak torque at 7500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
      The bike has USD forks and centre aligned mono suspension at the rear. Braking duties are performed by 292mm single disc at the front and 220mm single disc at the rear. Dual-channel ABS from Continental AG is offered as standard. The bike runs on R17 aluminium alloy wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 140/60 rear tyres. More

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      Top 10 Scooters June 2021 – Activa, Jupiter, Pleasure, Ntorq, Destini

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      Image – Takuli’s TalkDespite YoY de-growth, Honda Activa was the highest-selling scooter in India last month, with total sales figure of 94,274 units
      The scooter segment, unlike that of motorcycles, noted de-growth in June 2021. Taking into account top 10 scooters sold in India in June 2021, it may be seen that sales dipped 6.59 percent YoY to 2,30,1134 units, down from 2,46,347 units sold in same month of the previous year. Rising fuel prices could be what has caused this dip in sales coupled with the ongoing pandemic and constraints across the economy.
      Once again it was Honda Activa that led the scooter list in terms of sales. Sales dipped 22.52 percent to 94,274 units in June 2021 from 1,21,668 units sold in June 2020. However, despite de-growth, Activa claims a No. 1 spot with 40.97 percent share.
      TVS Jupiter was at No. 2 with a 15.82 percent de-growth and 13.84 percent share. Sales in the past month stood at 31,848 units, down from 37,831 units sold in June 2020. TVS Jupiter was followed by Suzuki Access and Honda Dio, both of which noted increased sales YoY.
      Access scooter sales surged 102.05 percent to 31,399 units in June 2021, up from 15,540 units sold in June 2020. Dio sales also increased by 47.35 percent to 18,983 units in the past month up from 12,883 units sold in June 2020. Following a price hike of Activa 6G, Activa 125, Shine and SP 125, Honda has also hiked prices of Dio scooter in India by Rs 1,237.
      Top 10 Scooters June 2021
      Pleasure, Ntorq, Burgman
      Hero Pleasure, TVS Ntorq and Suzuki Burgman followed in quick succession with Pleasure and Burgman noting increased sales YoY while TVS Ntorq sales dipped 16.79 percent to 15,544 units, down from 18,680 units sold in June 2020. Burgman sales increased by 129.14 percent to 7,935 units in June 2021, up from 3,463 units sold in the same month of the previous year.

      No
      Top 10 Scooters
      Jun-21
      Jun-20
      %

      1
      Honda Activa
      94,274
      1,21,668
      -22.52

      2
      TVS Jupiter
      31,848
      37,831
      -15.82

      3
      Suzuki Access
      31,399
      15,540
      102.05

      4
      Honda Dio
      18,983
      12,883
      47.35

      5
      Hero Pleasure
      17,937
      15,012
      19.48

      6
      TVS Ntorq
      15,544
      18,680
      -16.79

      7
      Suzuki Burgman
      7,935
      3,463
      129.14

      8
      Hero Destini
      5,491
      12,475
      -55.98

      9
      TVS Scooty Pep+
      3,368
      8,291
      -59.38

      10
      Honda Grazia
      3,334
      504
      561.51

      –
      Total
      2,30,113
      2,46,347
      -6.59

      Hero Destini and TVS Scooty Pep+ also suffered de-growth to the extent of 55.98 percent and 59.38 percent respectively while it was Honda Grazia that noted maximum demand in June 2021 with sales growing 561.51 percent YoY. Sales which had stood at 504 units in June 2020, increased substantially to 3,334 units in the past month.
      Upcoming Electric Scooters
      Each of these scooters on the list are set to face competition from a series of electric scooters being launched. The electric scooter segment with FAME II subsidy and special incentives being offered by various state governments is bound to give their petrol powered counterparts some competition. 
      Ola electric scooter has been received with much aplomb while Ola is also in the process of setting up 5,000 charging stations across India. Simple Energy is working on its electric scooter, Simple One, which is launching in August 2021. Honda is said to be working on the Benly-e for launch in India in 2021. The model is currently undergoing tests at Automotive Research Association of India. Yamaha has also announced an upcoming electric scooter. More