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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.

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      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

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      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

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      2022 Bajaj Pulsar 250F Side View Detailed In New Spy Shot

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      2022 Bajaj Pulsar 250F spied testingPulsar 250F will compete with quarter-litre offerings from Yamaha and Suzuki
      A brand that helped Bajaj cement its position in motorcycle segment, Pulsar range will soon be extended with multiple quarter-litre offerings. New Pulsar 250cc range is expected to get a naked sport NS250 and a fully faired RS250. Now a semi-faired version has also been spotted on road tests. This is likely to be named Pulsar 250F, as it shares quite a few design elements with Pulsar 220F.
      Pulsar 250cc range will be a welcome addition, as customers are expected to gain in terms of competitive pricing. Pulsar 250F is likely to be priced lower than KTM 250 Duke and Dominar 250. Current Pulsar range is quite diverse with various options available across 125cc, 150cc, 160cc, 180cc, 200cc and 220cc. All of these are popular, as they combine an optimal mix of performance and affordability.
      Pulsar 220F design and features
      Although the test mule was wearing heavy camouflage, some features were still clearly evident. For example, the quarter fairing close to the fuel tank and headlamp cowl appears to be similar to the one used on 220F.
      Other matching features include clip-on handlebars and fairing-mounted rear view mirrors. The grab rail appears to be similar to the one that was spotted earlier with naked variant of Pulsar 250cc. LED tail lamp could be new, but it’s not very clear due to the camouflage.
      2022 Bajaj Pulsar 250F spied testing
      Pulsar 250F features that will be the same as that of its naked sibling include tall windshield, stubby exhaust canister, rear tyre hugger, alloy wheels and disc brakes. The bike has a comfortable, upright riding stance. However, it could support a slightly forward leaning stance as well. The bike will have split seats, which will help enhance its sporty profile.
      Bajaj Pulsar 250F engine and specs
      Pulsar 250F is expected to get an entirely new engine platform. It could be an air and oil-cooled unit, as compared to the liquid cooled motor used with Dominar 250. Max power output could be around 24bhp.
      It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. In comparison, the current 250cc engine used with Dominar 250 churns out 27 ps. This new engine platform is expected to be used to update the entire Pulsar range upwards of 150cc.
      Pulsar 250F is expected to be offered with conventional telescopic forks at the front and monoshock rear suspension. Braking duties will be performed by disc brakes at both ends. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.
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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Now Launched In 6 Cities Across 2 States

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric ScooterPlans are on to open bookings of the Bajaj Chetak e-scooter in 22 new cities by the end of 2021 and in 40 cities by Mar 2022
      Bajaj Chetak electric scooter, launched in India in January 2020, was exclusively on sale in Pune and Bangalore. The company has now started to launch the e-scooter in new cities. On July 16, 2021 bookings opened in Nagpur at a down payment of Rs 2,000, while now buyers in three more cities of Mysore, Mangalore, and Aurangabad can place their bookings for the Bajaj Chetak.
      Earlier this year in April, Bajaj Auto had also announced plans to enter Chennai and Hyderabad but there hasn’t been any further announcement as on date. As of now, Chetak is on sale in 6 cities across 2 states of India.
      One of the reasons for this phased launch in various cities is due to the ongoing pandemic situation in the country. This has caused multiple lockdowns being announced by various state governments which has impaired supply chain as well as affected production.
      Chetak Variants
      Bajaj Chetak is offered in two variants of Urbane and Premium priced at Rs 1.42 lakh and Rs 1.44 lakh, respectively. Chetak Premium variant is available in four colours of Indigo Metallic, Velutto Rosso, Brooklyn Black and Hazelnut, while Chetak Urbane variant gets two colours of Cyber White and Citrus Rush.
      Bajaj Chetak Cities
      Bajaj Chetak receives a steel frame. It gets an indicator mounted front apron, oval shape headlamp and a flat seat. Its on board features also include a storage compartment, pillion grab handle and flat foot board along with a digital instrument cluster, all LED lighting and blacked out 12 inch alloy wheels.
      An arch rival to the TVS iQube and the Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak e-scooter will also soon face added competition from the new Ola e-scooter. The Chetak is available for registration on the company’s official website.
      Bajaj Chetak Riding Modes
      Bajaj Chetak gets its power via a 3.8 kW motor with a IP67 lithium battery pack that generates 4.08 kW peak power. It is offered in two modes of Eco and Sport. In Eco mode, performance of the vehicle is optimized and is able to achieve a range of 90 km while in Sport mode, faster acceleration is possible which affects driving range. The battery pack gets charged in 5 hours via a conventional power socket.
      Suspension is via link fork in the front and mono shock at the rear and disc brake in the front and drum brake at the rear with combined braking system for improved braking performance. The battery will last upto 70,000 kms, provided the battery is maintained well. The company also offers warranty of 3 years or 50,000 kms (whichever comes earlier). More

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      Yamaha FZ-X 150cc Custom Cafe Racer Officially Revealed

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      Yamaha FZ-X Custom Cafe Racer – Created by Autologue Design, For Yamaha IndiaYamaha has launched an open online design challenge – They are inviting rendered designs as applications from all across the country
      Yamaha’s recent attempt at building a retro-style motorcycle received mixed reactions from enthusiasts from all corners. Many believe that the new FZ-X is a missed opportunity by the Japanese brand to create something special for the commuter motorcycle space in India.
      New Competition
      While it definitely does look unique in its design, the FZ-X isn’t able to create an instant impact on the minds of prospective buyers. However, this doesn’t bog down Yamaha as the company intensely markets the neo-retro motorcycle on social media. The Japanese bikemaker has introduced a “Customise FZ-X challenge” on its social media handle.
      The company is encouraging designers from various custom workshops to put forward their version of FZ-X on the internet. The one which accumulated the most number of votes will win the competition.
      Yamaha is allowing individual as well as group participants to enrol themselves in this challenge. All entries have to be submitted to the company’s official India website.
      Yamaha FZ-X Custom Cafe Racer
      Custom Cafe Racer From Autologue Design
      There already have been a few entrants and Yamaha has displayed some of them on its official Facebook page. One which surely caught our attention was a custom cafe racer based on FZ-X created by Autologue Design.
      The Pune-based aftermarket customisation workshop has created a beautiful rendition of neo-retro cafe racer. The design has been commissioned by Yamaha and hopefully, we will soon get to see an actual working prototype of this motorcycle.
      The custom bike flaunts a conventional retro cafe racer design that dates back to the 1960s with fighter jet-like headlamp fairing. The front fairing is aerodynamically shaped whereas the tank shrouds feature air scoops which further enhance the bike’s aerodynamic qualities. The rear section features a sloping pillion seat with a traditional cowl. The yellow color scheme also matches with the bike’s retro theme.
      Yamaha FZ-X Custom Cafe Racer
      The contrasting black stripe on yellow-coloured fuel tank provides a nice sporty contrast which is further aided by contrasting blue and red rims on the black alloy wheels. Other cosmetic highlights include bar-end circular rearview mirrors, new side body panel, tan brown saddle and a small round LED taillight. Rest of the elements have been carried forward from the stock FZ-X, however, the new custom design looks far more appealing than the stock motorcycle.
      FZ-X Specs
      As we already know, FZ-X is based on the FZ range of motorcycles from Yamaha and hence share most of their mechanical components among them. It is powered by a 149cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 12.2 bhp at 7,250rpm and 13.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm.
      This motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by 41mm telescopic front forks and a seven-step preload-adjustable rear mono-shock. Braking duties are carried out by disc brakes on both wheels assisted by a single-channel ABS. More

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      Joy Electric Scooter, Motorcycle Subsidy For Students From Class 9

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      Joy Electric Motorcycle – MonsterJoy e-bike approved for subsidy programme 2021-22 by Gujarat Energy Development Agency
      For EV sales to improve, state government’s are now announcing individual subsidies. Following a revision to FAME II policy, states have been quick to announce wide ranging benefits. Especially, electric vehicle purchases are concerned.
      The latest to announce such a scheme is Gujarat. The move is expected to help in increasing EV sales in the state as well as further boost interest in EVs among other states. Joy e-bike announced its approval for subsidy program 2021-22 by Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA).
      Students from class IX to those in colleges can avail of a 12k subsidy on ex-sh price of four Joy-bike electric two-wheelers in Gujarat. The four models to benefits are Joy e-bike Gen Next (Electric scooter), Wolf (Electric scooter), Glob (Electric scooter) and Monster (Electric Motorcycle). The subsidy is applicable on 10,000 electric two-wheeler purchases.
      Electrification of commute
      Under the State Government’s EV policy outline, a subsidy has also been announced on the purchase of all-electric rickshaws. Individuals and institutions can avail of scheme benefits of subsidy upto Rs 48,000 on 5,000 e-rickshaws.
      Joy Electric Motorcycle – Wolf
      Electric vehicles are viewed as a major solution towards achieving sustainable development goals. They reduce air pollution, fossil fuel dependency, energy wastage and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, this technology is expected to develop into a key solution for mitigating climate change.
      However, development of the electric vehicle industry under FAME I policy has been slow. Achieving these sustainable goals are not something that will come to fruition overnight. The work done today will help shape the future of India’s expected rapid adaption of EVs.
      For now, a major gripe is the lack of EV charging stations and charging infrastructure present across the country. Recent announcements point to supporting the setting up of electric charging points. However, for now these commitments alone don’t go far enough to ensure that electrification of transportation becomes a reality in India.
      Joy Electric Motorcycle – Gen Next
      Government incentives for EVs
      In India, two-wheelers have been considered an economical mode of transport. And as a solution for medium distance commuting. Now, among other things, the aim is to address the rate of air pollution. Governments recognise that different cities having different levels of pollution.
      And require manufacturers to get onboard with low-pollution commute solutions. This need led the government to impose strict deadlines for manufacturers to comply with BSVI norms that were mandated since last year. And now, the stage is being set for future transitions that’ll see electric vehicles begin to play a bigger role in the times to come.
      Joy Electric Motorcycle – Glob
      Sheetal Bhalerao, Chief Operating Officer – WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd, said “These initiatives and incentives by the government will boost the demand for electric two-wheelers. Such steps encourage us to create a strong portfolio of electric two-wheelers.” More

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      Benelli’s Parent Company Unveils New 350cc Fully Faired Motorcycle

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      QJ Motor’s SAI 350QJ Motor Sai 350 gets a fairly simple yet aggressive design which broke covers at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year for the first time
      Benelli’s parent company, QJ Motor has started dispatching its upcoming faired motorcycle Sai 350 to dealerships across China. A pre-production Concept of the same was first revealed at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. Additionally, a couple of months earlier, a leaked patent image of the upcoming superbike was floating around the internet.
      The design leaked in the patent image and showcased at the Beijing Motor Show is in line with the final production-spec model which has arrived at dealerships. From the looks of it, the styling of Sai 350 is reminiscent of its Japanese supersport counterparts.
      Sporty Design
      Upfront the bike gets a sharp fascia complemented by a short visor and vertical LED strip in between. The twin-beam LED headlamp gives the bike an aggressive appeal commonly seen in contemporary sports bikes. It further gets accentuated with a muscular fuel tank and extended shrouds. The front end is reminiscent of BMW S 1000 RR whereas its point tail section with high-set scooped panels resembles Yamaha R15 V3.0.
      Air scoops at both front and rear ends of the motorcycle make it aerodynamically enhanced. The bike sports contrasting body panels that extend from the rear edges of the headlights to divide the fairing into distinct upper and lower sections. The aggressive styling of the bike is complemented by a committed riding posture with a clip-on handlebar and rear-set footpegs. Overall, the motorcycle looks like a proper sports bike.
      QJ Motor’s SAI 350
      Well Equipped
      Like most other sports bikes in this space, Sai 350 is fairly well-kitted. It features an all-LED lighting setup, backlit switchgear, a USB charging port and a hazard light switch. The bike also flaunts a fully coloured digital instrument console which comes with two light-sensing display modes, a tyre pressure display function and Bluetooth connectivity with smartphone screen projection function.
      Engine & Hardware Specifcations
      Coming to its specifications, Sai 350 is powered by a 353cc twin-cylinder which kicks out 36.7 bhp at 9000rpm and 31 Nm at 7000rpm. In comparison, TVS Apache RR 310 is just 3 horses and 4 Nm shorter than the Chinese counterpart despite being less in displacement and a single-cylinder motor. However, Sai 350 misses out on multiple riding models unlike RR 310.
      Hardware configurations of Sai 350 feature a suspension setup comprising a chunky USD fork at front and a mono-shock at rear attached to an aluminium swingarm. Braking duties are handled by twin 250mm discs up front with axial calipers, and a single 240mm disc at rear. These are assisted by a dual-channel ABS as standard.
      It is well known that premium motorcycles from QJ Motor are rebranded as Benelli for international markets. The same might not be the case with new Sai 350. In India, Benelli has plans to launch the new 302R instead.

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      2022 Yamaha R15 V4 Spied Testing In India – Gets New Front Styling

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      Currently, Yamaha YZF R15 V3.0 is priced starting at Rs 1.54 lakh (ex-showroom)
      Yamaha R15 is a go-to machine for everyone seeking an entry-level sports bike. The motorcycle is currently in its third generation now and still remains an instant crowd puller. Hence, every time it is on the news, it creates a buzz in the market. In this instance, the news is as big as it can get for R15 fans.
      It appears that Yamaha has finally started testing the upcoming fourth generation R15 in India. A video uploaded on YouTube by Abhinav Bhatt indicates the same. The recent spy video was reportedly shot near New Delhi in which a couple of test mules can be seen wrapped under full camouflage.
      New R15 V4 Spy Video
      Since both prototypes are in the move, it is difficult to get a hold of a clear image of its design. The faired superbike retains its upright tail section as well as the vertically oriented LED headlights with split pillion grab rails acting as winglets flanked on both sides from the current-gen R15 V3.0.
      The most drastic update in the new generation model is expected to be the redesigned front fairing which could provide the new R15 a fresh appeal from its front and side angle. Below is the latest spy video, showing the new Yamaha R15 V4 on test in India for the first time.
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      The front face seems heavily revised and seems to draw inspiration from its elder sibling R7 which also received a major upgrade earlier this year. Unlike the dual-LED headlamp setup of the current R15, the upcoming new-gen R15 will feature a single-pod LED headlamp with integrated LED DRLs.
      We get to spot a riding posture that looks just as committed as the current R15 thanks to small clip-on handlebars and a higher seat with footpegs positioned slightly towards the rear. The bike will continue to offer a split seat setup while the pillion sits quite high due to a raised tail section. Most of the other features are expected to remain similar to the current model as well.
      Expected Specs & Features
      The new-gen R15 will continue to be powered by the same 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which is paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch as standard. This powertrain in its present state returns an output of 18.5bhp and 14.1 Nm of peak torque. Output figures are unlikely to change in the upcoming model. This engine gets Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), which optimises power delivery throughout the rev-range.
      As for cycle parts, we do hope Yamaha provides the new-gen R15 with USD forks at front just like the current international-spec model. However, the test models did not show signs of USD front forks which could be a huge bummer. More details are expected to come our way in the near future. More