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      Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Black Colour Is Back – First Look Walkaround

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      2021 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Is Re-Launched In BlackBajaj Pulsar RS200 competes against other entry-level faired motorcycles such as Yamaha YZF R15 and KTM RC 200
      Bajaj has reintroduced the Graphite Black colour option on Pulsar RS200, thus becoming the fourth colour option in the entry-level superbike lineup. The other three colour options on offer are Burnt Red, Pewter Grey and Pearl Metallic White.
      Price of the newly added colour option has yet to be officially announced but in most probability, it will be offered at the same price as the rest of the options (Rs 1.61 lakh, ex-Pune). The bikemaker announced the introduction of the black colour option of RS200 by releasing a new TV commercial on YouTube.
      Styling Unchanged
      The new Pulsar RS200 Black wears the exact colour scheme as the motorcycle did in its BS4 era before being discontinued in its BS6 iteration. Contrast grey accents on the side panels provide a nice sporty contrast to the overall design.
      The menacing front fascia with dual-beam LED headlights is accentuated in this paint scheme. RS200 is considered to be the most aggressive looking motorcycle in the Pulsar range of motorcycles. Watch the first look walkaround of the new RS200 black colour below, credit to The Sameer Vlogs.
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      The overall design cues are quite muscular with several creases and contours making it look very burly. The exhaust canister is styled quite neatly and compliments the overall motorcycle design. Apart from the new colour option, no other changes, neither mechanical nor in terms of features, have been made on the sports bike.
      Engine Specs
      Powering Pulsar RS200 is a 199.5cc fuel-injected, four-valve, liquid-cooled motor that churns out 24.2 bhp at 9750rpm and 18.7 Nm at 8000rpm. It comes paired with a six-speed gearbox and can attain a top speed of 141 kmph. This also makes it the fastest Pulsar motorcycle in the lineup as of now.
      Upcoming Pulsar 250F
      The Chakan-based two-wheeler manufacturer is currently working on developing a quarter-litre iteration of Pulsar which is likely to be named Pulsar 250F. The semi-faired motorcycle is expected to be a spiritual successor to the current 220F. It was recently confirmed by Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, that the upcoming 250cc version of Pulsar will be launched in India by November 2021.
      The date of launch should also coincide with the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the Pulsar nametag in the country. Multiple test mules of the upcoming semi-faired motorcycle have been spotted in recent months. The design is closely related to the current flagship Pulsar 220F, hence, the new Pulsar 250F is considered to be a spiritual successor of the former.
      The upcoming Pulsar 250F will be powered by a new 250cc single-cylinder air /oil-cooled engine that will be good enough for 24 bhp and 20 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox. More

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      Bajaj Chetak Sales At A New High – Beats TVS iQube Electric Scooter In July 2021

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      Image – swift lifestyleCombined sales of Chetak and iQube are higher in July, as compared to respective number in June
      Chetak and iQube are currently the only electric scooters offered by mainstream two-wheeler manufacturers. Throughout 2021, significant fluctuation can be seen in sales of these scooters.
      Global shortage of semiconductors and restrictions due to second wave of pandemic have adversely impacted sales. Now another trend is evident, wherein electric scooter sales are rising due to continuous increase in fuel prices.
      Chetak ahead in July, but trails cumulatively
      Bajaj Chetak sales in July are at 730 units. As compared to just 31 units sold in July last year, YoY growth has improved by a staggering 2254.84%. In comparison, TVS iQube sales in July are 540 units. YoY growth is 2247.83%, as compared to 23 units sold in July last year.
      MoM growth for Chetak in July is 61.50%, as compared to 452 units sold in June. iQube MoM numbers are negative at -15.49%, as compared to 639 units sold in June. Even though Chetak is ahead in July, iQube maintains the lead in cumulative sales numbers. In the seven months from Jan to July 2021, Chetak sold a total of 1,261 units. During the same period, iQube total sales are at 1,715 units.
      Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube Sales – July 2021
      Chetak, iQube expansion plans
      With rising fuel prices, electric two-wheeler sales are expected to pick up pace in the coming months. Subsidies available at central and state level are another key factor that will help boost sales. Moreover, as charging and battery swapping infrastructure becomes easily accessible, more people will feel motivated to make the switch to electric.
      In view of these factors, both Bajaj and Chetak are working aggressively to expand operations to new cities. At the time of its launch, Chetak was available only in Pune and Bengaluru. It is now available in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Mysore and Mangalore as well. More cities will be covered in the coming months. By end of this year, Bajaj has plans to make Chetak available in 22 new cities. By March 2022, Chetak will be available in 40 cities.
      TVS iQube is currently available in Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore. More cities will are planned to be covered soon. It includes cities like Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata. iQube will also be made available in a number of Tier I cities.
      Bajaj Chetak vs TVS iQube Sales in 2021
      By end of this fiscal, a total of 20 cities are planned to be covered. iQube will soon be available at around 1,000 dealerships. Both Bajaj and TVS already have a vast countrywide dealer network. Introducing their electric products to newer locations should not pose a significant challenge. More

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      350cc Motorcycle Sales Jul 2021 – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, Electra, CB350

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350While Classic 350 is comfortably ahead in domestic market, Meteor 350 leads in exports
      A total of 39,034 units were sold in domestic market in July 2021. MoM growth is at 7.08%, as compared to 36,454 units sold in June 2021. Even single-digit growth is commendable, as the auto industry is just starting to recover from second wave of pandemic. Moreover, uncertainties still exist. In overseas markets, a total of 2,648 units were exported in July. MoM numbers are down by -10.99%, as compared to 2,975 units exported in June.
      350cc motorcycles domestic sales
      With market share of more than 94%, Royal Enfield continues to maintain its dominance in 350cc motorcycle segment. Leading the pack is Classic 350 with sales of 16,890 units in July. MoM sales are down by -2.80%, as compared to 17,377 units sold in June. Classic 350 commanded a market share of 43.27% in July.
      Recent dip in sales of Classic 350 is likely due to the scheduled arrival of next-gen Classic 350. It has been planned for launch on August 31. Next-gen Classic 350 packs in a range of enhancements including visual updates, all new J platform, and the new engine that currently does duty on Meteor. Vibrations are expected to be reduced significantly with all-new Classic 350. The updated bike also gets Tripper navigation.
      At number two is Meteor 350 with sales of 9,777 units in July. The bike has registered 11.48% jump in MoM sales, as compared to 8,770 units sold in June. Market share is at 25.05%. Since its launch in November last year, Meteor 350 has consistently ranked the second bestseller in this space.
      350cc Motorcycle Sales, Exports – July 2021
      Bullet 350 takes the third spot with sales of 7,133 units in July. MoM sales have zoomed 34.15%, as compared to 5,317 units sold in June. Market share is at 18.27%. Bullet 350 will also be getting its next-gen version. However, an exact timeline for the launch has not been announced.
      Electra 350 is at fourth place with sales of 2,949 units in July. MoM sales are down -5.99%, as compared to 3,137 units sold in June. Market share is at 7.55%. At number five is Honda H’ness CB350 with sales of 2,285 units in July. MoM sales are up by 23.31%, as compared to 1,853 units sold in June. Market share is at 5.85%.
      350cc motorcycles exports
      Meteor 350 leads in exports with 1,737 units sent overseas in July. MoM growth is down by -26.80%, as compared to 2,373 units exported in June. Share in exports is at 65.60%. CB350 is second with exports of 841 units in July. MoM growth has more than doubled, as compared to 318 units exported in June. Share in exports is at 31.76%.
      Classic 350 exports are at 65 units in July. MoM numbers are down -75.84%, as compared to 269 units exported in June. Percentage share in exports is at 2.45%. Bullet and Electra exports numbers are 0 and 5 units, respectively. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers Jul 2021 – Splendor, Activa, Platina, Jupiter

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      New Hero Splendor Colour. Image – RGB BikesTop 10 two-wheeler cumulative wholesales posted at 8.21 percent growth for July 2021
      Two wheeler sales in India is always an exciting space to watch considering the sheer volume of vehicles sold each month. Despite market disruptions owing to covid-19, two wheeler wholesales are being reported at decent volumes.
      The larger picture in 2 Wheeler market size is measured in terms of value (crore) and units sold (lakh). On a year-on-year basis, both the segments have been making breakthroughs to strive for an increase in total value and volume.
      Hero continues to dominate the 2 wheeler segment with majority market share and is followed by Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India. It’s difficult to disrupt this order as both manufacturers have a high volume product in a segment where they don’t compete with each other. This allows for new highs where growth and sales is considered.
      In fact both manufacturers have two products each that help build sales volume to gargantuan levels at over a lakh units each at the very minimum. In simple words, any one of these two-wheelers sells in more numbers than what other manufacturers are able to sell in total in each month.
      Top 10 Motorcycles Jul 2021
      Top 4 two wheelers sold
      Of the top 10 two wheelers sold, in July 2021, Hero Splendor sales is reported at just over 2.5 lakh units at 17.52 percent growth. Volume growth stood at 37,381, up from 2,13,413 units at market share of 27.31 percent. Honda Activa scooter sales grew to 1,62,956 units at 37.10 percent growth. Volume growth stood at just above 44k units.
      Honda CB Shine sales grew to 1,16,128 units, up from 88,969 units at volume growth of 27,159 units. Of the top order, Hero HF Deluxe sales fell to 1,06,304 units, down from over 1.5 lakh units at volume loss of 47,838 units at 31.04 percent decline. While the numbers are out there to gauge, the comparison isn’t fully insightful keeping in mind disruptive market conditions for the comparable periods.
      Top 10 two-wheeler sales for July 2021
      For the Bajaj Pulsar range, sales fell to just over 65k units, down from 73,836 units at volume loss of 8,742 units at 11.84 percent decline. Bajaj Platina sales growth was fairly positive at 55.56 percent. Sales rose to 54,606 units, up from 35,103 units at volume gain of 19,503 units.

      No
      Top 10 2Wheelers
      Jul-21
      Jul-20
      %

      1
      Hero Splendor
      2,50,794
      2,13,413
      17.52

      2
      Honda Activa
      1,62,956
      1,18,859
      37.10

      3
      Honda CB Shine
      1,16,128
      88,969
      30.53

      4
      Hero HF Deluxe
      1,06,304
      1,54,142
      -31.04

      5
      Bajaj Pulsar
      65,094
      73,836
      -11.84

      6
      Bajaj Platina
      54,606
      35,103
      55.56

      7
      TVS XL100
      49,279
      58,403
      -15.62

      8
      Suzuki Access
      46,985
      23,171
      102.78

      9
      TVS Jupiter
      38,209
      48,995
      -22.01

      10
      Bajaj CT100
      27,962
      33,774
      -17.21

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      Total
      9,18,317
      8,48,665
      8.21

      The only moped putting on a show, TVS XL100 continues its showing in the top 10. Wholesales however fell by over 15 percent, down to just below 50k units from 58,403 units. Volume loss is reported at 9,124 units.
      Suzuki Access scooter wholesales doubled at 46,985 units, up from just over 23k units. TVS Jupiter sales fell by 22 percent, down to 38,209 units from 48,995 units. Bajaj CT100 sales fell to 27,962 units from 33,774 units. Wholesales fell by 5,812 units at 17.21 percent decline. In total, top 10 two-wheelers’ cumulative wholesales stood at 9,18,317 units at 8.21 percent sales growth. Volume growth stood at just below 70k units, up from 8,48,665 units. More

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      Joy Electric Motorcycles, Scooters Dealer Network Increases To 98 In Gujarat

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      Joy Electric MotorcycleJoy e-bike electric two-wheelers sales growth being fuelled by onboarding new dealerships to widen market reach
      Joy e-bike electric two-wheelers are designed keeping in mind factors such as durability, customer satisfaction and other concerns based on the varied aspects of customer requirements. The company strives to launch electric vehicles that address transport needs in accordance with customer needs.
      They intend to enhance company status by introducing new designs and innovative ideas from time to time. With aims to sell more e-scooters, Joy e-bike is taking into consideration attracting the youth who are looking for easy to operate and sustainable ways to commute.
      This subset of customers is further being helped through a defined subsidy policy in Gujarat. Twenty new dealerships with sales ad service facilities have been inaugurated. This takes its dealership network tally to 98 across major locations in the state.
      Sustainable growth
      Having launched the business with plans to fuel rapid growth, the company aims to distribute a larger number of electric two-wheelers to fully cover the market demand. As a result of expansion, the company is looking for dealer partners to increase its nationwide presence. They haven’t yet announced future plans where international business is concerned.
      Joy Electric Scooter
      Joy e-bike is using its industry experience and expertise in building a dealership network across the country for its customers. And is committed to providing customer satisfaction by consistently offering the best service standards with an impeccable quality. Dealerships would provide a variety of services, including customer care service, and maintenance services, among others.
      The aim is to better the electric two-wheeler riding experience for customers by providing them with a wide variety of electric scooters and motorcycles. This takes into consideration after-sales service at competitive prices for a hassle free experience, and cost effective ownership experience.
      100 dealerships in Gujarat
      WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd is confident its dealerships will provide excellent customer service in the industry. With business expansion still underway, the company has a lot of scope for expansion. In time, Joy e-bike is looking to spread its business to a larger number of suburbs and towns. With a dealership network of over 300, the company has an ongoing insurance arrangement with Bajaj Allianz for its customers.
      Sheetal Bhalerao, Chief Operation Officer, WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd said, “We are committed to increasing the availability of Joy e-bike electric scooters and motorcycles by expanding our reach and further penetrating the market. With the support of the Gujarat State Electric Vehicle policy 2021, we aim to sell more than 10,000 electric two-wheelers and strengthen our presence with more than 100 dealerships in the state by the end of the financial year 2022. Our new dealerships will provide our customers with an opportunity to select the best model as per their requirements and cater to all their after-sale service requirements.” More

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      Two Wheeler Dealer Satisfaction Survey 2021 – Honda, TVS, Suzuki, Royal Enfield

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      Image for reference. Credit – Throttle98Honda in two-wheeler, Bajaj in three-wheeler and Eicher Motors in commercial vehicle hold pole positions in respective segments
      Recently, a report based on the results of Dealer Satisfaction Study 2021 was published on our website. The survey was conducted by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) across the country and shows the extent to which auto dealerships in India are satisfied with their respective OEMs.
      The study was conducted in association with a Singapore-based consultancy firm- PremonAsia. While the previous article focused on dealers of the four-wheeler segments, this story will concentrate on the rest of the segments including two-wheeler, three-wheeler and commercial vehicle (CV) segments.
      At the Overall Industry Level, Dealers attach high importance of 27 percent on Business Viability, making it a highly critical aspect where OEMs need to exhibit greater sensitivity, particularly since the current satisfaction level on this factor is weak. On the positive side, dealers feel that products, both in terms of quality and range, by and large, meet the expectations of end customers’ current needs though, its evolution in the future will require more frequent refreshes.
      Two-Wheeler Segment
      The two-wheeler segment scored a dealership satisfaction index of 626 out of 1000 which is below the average industry index of 657. The biggest concern in this segment highlighted by the study is that OEMs are not open to Dealer inputs in terms of improving dealership cost structure from a viability and policy point of view. Apart from this dealers complained that there is no support from OEMs on buyback of dead stocks of parts.
      FADA Dealer Satisfaction Survey 2021
      On the brighter side, however, dealers were satisfied in the way OEMs were fair in acceptance and rejection of warranty claims. While Honda lagged far behind in satisfying the expectations of its dealer partners in the four-wheeler segment, it fared decently enough by topping the charts with 693 points. Surprisingly, Royal Enfield was the least favourable of all two-wheeler brands with a dealership satisfaction index of meager 540.
      Commercial Vehicle Segment
      Commercial vehicle segment also didn’t perform exceptionally well with a dealership satisfaction index of only 621. The study revealed that OEMs in this segment need to guide dealers in improving sales efficiency & controlling cost of sales. On the positive side, though, dealers are happy about the overall product range and quality of fully built vehicles.
      Dealers are also satisfied since they could directly communicate with OEMs senior leadership team for discussing business viability and long-term policies. Eicher Motors secured the maximum dealership satisfaction index with 669 points while Force Motors lagged behind at the last spot with 570 points.
      Three-Wheeler Segment
      The three-wheeler segment scored the least dealership satisfaction index of only 610 with Bajaj Auto outscoring other brands. While exact causes of concern have not been revealed in this report, it can be assumed there are plenty of concerns for dealers in this segment that need to be addressed by respective OEMs. More

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      New Bajaj Pulsar 250 Launch In Nov 2021 – Confirms Rajiv Bajaj

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      Bajaj Pulsar 250F Render ImageUpon its launch, Pulsar 250 will rival other quarter-litre bikes such as KTM Duke 250, Suzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZ25 and its own sibling Dominar 250
      Pulsar brand of motorcycles have been one of the biggest contributor to Bajaj’s success in the Indian motorcycle market in the last two decades. Over the years, there have been many iterations of the bike depending on engine configurations and body styles. The bikemaker has already made its intentions clear of expanding this range of motorcycles by introducing new models into the market.
      The next big launch from Bajaj which will wear the ‘Pulsar’ moniker will most likely be Pulsar 250. In an interview with CNBC TV18, Bajaj MD, Rajiv Bajaj has revealed that they will be launching the biggest Pulsar motorcycle till date in November this year.
      November 2021 is when Pulsar brand will also celebrate its 20th anniversary. What better timing, to launch the biggest, most powerful Pulsar yet. Though Rajiv Bajaj did not reveal that it is the Pulsar 250, he did confirm “biggest Pulsar we have ever made.” Bajaj MD also confirmed that it will be based on an all new platform, which will then make its way down to all the other Pulsar range over the next 12 months.
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Spied Testing
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 is expected to be on offer in three variants. One will be naked or NS250, the other will be fully faired RS250 and the third is expected to be semi-faired 250F. These names are not yet confirmed. All three motorcycles have been spied testing in the past few weeks.
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 spied. Image – Omkar Katekar
      A digitally rendered image of the upcoming Pulsar 250 previews a possible production-spec design. The digitally imagined Pulsar 250, on its first glance, looks like a confluence on Pulsar NS200 and Dominar 250. For instance, the LED headlight cluster seems to have been inspired by Dominar 250 while split seats, split pillion grab rails, rear cowl and alloy wheels look uncannily similar to Pulsar NS200.
      The designer has also incorporated a Pulsar branding on the fuel tank and also a lovely decal on its extensions reading ‘250’. It also features a freshly designed side-mounted exhaust setup which is short and upswept. The blue colour with white highlights give the motorcycle a nice and pleasant look. Its suspension setup consists of conventional telescopic forks at front and a monoshock at rear as seen in the recently spotted test mule.
      Expected Powertrain & Features
      This rendered design also gets a large radiator for the liquid-cooling system that wasn’t present in the test prototype. There is still a lot of ambiguity regarding its powertrain. Some are suggesting that Bajaj will introduce a brand new 250cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine that will be good enough for 24 bhp and 20 Nm of peak torque.
      Whereas, there is another school of thought which believes that the manufacturer will utilise the already existing 248.77cc single-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled motor which powers Dominar 250 and corresponding KTM Duke and Huskies. This unit spits out 27 bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque 23.5 Nm at 6,500rpm. It will be interesting to see which one does Bajaj opt for. In either case, it is expected to be paired to a six-speed gearbox probably with a slipper clutch.
      In terms of features it is expected to be offered with single disc brakes on both ends complemented by a dual-channel ABS as standard. It is also likely to come with a fully digital console with smartphone connectivity and multiple riding modes. More details are likely to head out way in the coming weeks.
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      Brekr Electric Motorcycle Debuts With Two Removable Batteries – 160 Kms Range

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      BREKR Electric Motorcycle Model BBrekr Model B gets the option to install two removable battery cases which can return a range of up to 160km on a single charge
      India saw the launch of two new electric scooters a few hours ago – Simple One and Ola. Heads of both companies, could not have been more clear on the fact that we are on the cusp of an EV revolution.
      The fact that more and more new products get revealed each day is a testament that it is just the beginning of future. Another example of an electric two-wheeler named Brekr Model B – all electric motorcycle.
      The Netherlands-based EV manufacturer has been able to carve out a piece of unique machinery with literally no chunky body panels. As unique as it looks, the electric motorcycle stands out despite a minimalist design. While the motorcycle might look very simple and straightforward, it does get its fair share of intricate details.
      Unique Design
      The e-bike is based on a unique frame which is a combination of a double-cradle and twin-spar frame. Instead of installing flashy armoury around its frame, the EV startup kept the motorcycle naked which resulted in a lightweight two-wheeler weighing a meager 75 kilos. This also includes a 9kg battery pack. Despite the aluminum frame being so light, it can easily carry two people. The company also offers a seven-year warranty on the chassis.
      BREKR Electric Motorcycle Model B
      Specifications
      Speaking of the battery, Brekr B uses an innovative battery tech that has been built from high-power 18650 cells. The removable 40.2Ah battery pack feeds energy to a 4kW electric motor which has been rated to provide 2.5kW (3.35 bhp) of continuous power. The peak output is rated at 5.4 bhp and 140 Nm of torque. The electric motor can reach a top speed of 45kmph or but can be restricted to 25kmph if required.
      This powertrain returns a range of 50-80km on a single charge. If someone wishes for more range, they can plonk an extra battery pack and increase the range up to 160km. The company claims each battery pack requires five hours to rejuvenate completely.
      Getting into details of its dynamics, Brekr Electric Motorcycle has used USD forks upfront which offer 100mm travel while the rear gets dual shock absorbers which offer 60mm travel. Braking duties are handled by a 220mm disc at front and a 180mm disc at rear.
      BREKR Electric Motorcycle Model B
      Features on offer
      Despite the two-wheeler adopting a minimalistic design, it is fairly well equipped with features. Some of them include all-LED lighting and mobile connectivity as standard. Since electric mobiles are known to be very silent, Brekr has equipped the model with two 8W speakers so the traffic or pedestrians might be alerted that a vehicle is approaching them.
      At EUR 4,499 (approx. INR 3.92 lakh), Brekr Model B isn’t exactly very affordable. Therefore, it isn’t landing on Indian shores anytime soon. However, if someone wishes to own an electric two-wheeler, they can look into newly launched Ola Electric scooter or Simple One. More