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      Kabira Hermes 75 Electric Scooter Launch Price 89,600 – 120 Kms Range

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      Kabira Hermes 75 Electric ScooterKabira Mobility Hermes 75 is a High-Speed Commercial Delivery E-Scooter approved under FAME II Subsidy
      Kabira Mobility refers to Hermes 75 as ‘India’s First High-Speed Commercial Delivery E-Scooter’. This being the company’s most recent launch. 2021 has been an active year for the fairly new manufacturer with a spate of launches in quick succession.
      Hermes 75 is available at a price of Rs.89,600 (Ex-showroom, Goa). While one can begin to familiarise themselves with the new product, it will be available at showrooms towards the end of Q1 FY22 in June 2021.
      Kabira Mobility Hermes 75 is planned around ideologies of eco-friendly mobility solutions to last mile delivery partners. Depending on requirement, B2B users can choose between fixed and swappable battery options. Fixed battery offers a range of 100 kms and 120 kms, respectively. Swappable battery should go for 80 kms in standard conditions.
      Hermes 75 ride range
      Hermes 75 is powered by a 60V40AH Li-ion battery with fast charging of 4 hours. Ride range is pegged at 120 kms on a single charge. Hermes 75’s 2500W DeltaEV hub motor generates peak power of 4000W. Maximum speed is pegged at 80 kms. According to the EV company this is the fastest electric commercial 2-wheeler in India.
      Kabira Hermes 75 Electric Scooter
      The two-wheeler is designed to meet Indian conditions and rugged usage that last-mile delivery vehicles are put through. Currently, this is an approach that appears to be dominating the segment. Considering most big business e-commerce platforms are committed to carbon neutrality requirements, shifting to an organised sector of electric scooters and small cargo LCVs is the current dominating business trend.
      FAME II Subsidy
      E-commerce and delivery businesses have rapidly grown in terms of business volume in recent years. This has widened employment opportunities. But by and large such duties are being met on personal vehicles (scooters and two-wheelers). The right and organised solution would be large scale adaption of electric vehicles for such business use.
      Hermes 75 depends on 12″ tyres for high ground clearance. Features include Dual Disc Synchronised Breaking System, Swappable Battery, Digital Dashboard, Mobile App, and IoT. It’s also the first commercial delivery E2W approved under FAME II Subsidy.
      Jaibir Singh Siwach, CEO of Kabira Mobility said ‘Kabira Mobility is in sync with the Government of India’s vision of providing green mobility to all. With the launch of Hermes 75, we intend to reach out to the last mile delivery partners and provide them eco-friendly mobility solutions. Low operational and maintenance cost will make it a right choice for the riders and partners as well’.
      Hermes 75 is another addition to Kabira Mobility’s product portfolio, earlier this year the company launched two electric bikes KM3000 and KM4000. Both the bikes received tremendous response from buyers over 6000 bikes were booked within 96 hrs of commencing the booking. More

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Bookings To Reopen With New Price Tag

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
      Bajaj Chetak Electric is offered in two trims- Urbane and Premium
      After recently going off the shelves, Bajaj Auto is likely to reopen bookings for Chetak electric scooter from April 13 onwards. This is the auspicious day of Gudi Padwa. Vehicle dealers usually receive record bookings on this day. Opening booking of Bajaj Chetak electric scooter on that day could fetch huge bookings.
      It is to be noted here that Chetak electric scooter booking will be open only for a limited amount of time. Before going offline prices of Chetak electric were increased by Rs 15,000. It will be interesting to see if Bajaj hikes the prices of Chetak once again on its return.
      The Chakan-based manufacturer entered the electric mobility space by reviving one of its most iconic scooter brands of yesteryear ‘Chetak’. The electric scooter was launched early last year at a starting price of Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom), however, it hasn’t been able to achieve the success Bajaj would have expected. The reason is largely due to the ongoing pandemic and the shortage in parts caused by the same.
      Design & Features
      Design of Chetak has a retro appeal harking back to its roots by adopting design cues from the iconic Chetak scooter. Highlights of its design comprise a horseshoe-shaped LED headlight cluster and turn indicators with sequential blinking. The body features sheet metal panels that provide smooth flowing lines. As far as features are concerned, it comes with a fully digital instrument console compatible with Bluetooth connectivity.
      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
      Other features on offer include regenerative braking, reverse assist mode, and an onboard Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) to control charge and discharge seamlessly. Chetak Electric is offered in two trims- Urbane and Premium, the latter demands a premium of Rs 5,000.
      The Premium variant gets a metallic paint scheme along with metallic accented wheels and a front disc brake. The base Urbane trim gets drum brakes on both ends and wears non-metallic colours.
      Specifications
      Talking of specifications, the powertrain of Chetak features a 3kWh IP67 rated lithium-ion battery pack that supplies energy to an electric motor. This motor is rated to provide a peak power of 4.1kW and a continuous supply of 3.8kW along with 16 Nm of torque. It is offered in two ride modes- Eco and Sport. The former mode can return a maximum range of 95 km while the latter can return a maximum range of 85km on a single charge.
      Battery can be rejuvenated from 0 to cent percent within five hours and it is claimed to last about 70,000km before a replacement is needed. Bajaj offers an attractive warranty period of three years/50,000 km for Chetak electric. The electric scooter competes against the likes of Ather 450X, Okinawa i-Praise and TVS i-Qube. More

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Instrument Cluster Detailed In New Spy Shots

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      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Instrument ClusterRoyal Enfield is expected to launch the new gen Classic 350 motorcycle in coming weeks
      In line with its strategy to introduce new products at regular intervals and refresh its product portfolio, Royal Enfield will be launching next-gen Classic 350 sometime in the coming weeks. The wait would be worth it, as 2021 Classic 350 comes with a range of updates including visual tweaks, additional features and new chassis and engine.
      Next-gen Classic 350 design updates
      2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 continues with its signature retro profile that has remained one of its primary USPs. However, there are several smaller tweaks that give the motorcycle a distinct identity.
      A rugged looking circular headlamp cluster with integrated LED DRLs is among the key design highlights at the front. Other components such as handlebar grips and switchgear have also been updated.
      The instrument console has been refreshed and it comprises a display screen along with an analogue speedometer. It also gets a fuel gauge. In addition, there are trip meters, time display, Odometer as well as the mention of ECO in the display. Take a look at the latest spy video below, credit to Vicky Mallick.
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      Next-gen Classic 350 will also get Tripper navigation, which was introduced with Meteor 350 last year. Tripper feature comprises a small screen that displays directional arrows for the inputted destination. It works in conjunction with Royal Enfield app and Google Maps. The motorcycle in the spy video is seen in metallic green shade.
      Next-gen Classic 350 seat design has been refreshed and it now comes with improved ergonomics, smoother curves and better cushioning. It is expected to provide more comfort during long-distance touring. Another change can be seen in the positioning of grab rails, which are now placed a bit higher than that of the existing model. At the rear, next-gen Classic 350 gets a sleeker round shaped LED tail lamp and new turn indicators.
      Next-gen Classic 350 engine
      Powering next-gen Classic 350 will be the new engine that is already in use with Meteor 350. The 349 cc oil cooled OHC engine is capable of delivering 20.2 hp of max power and 27 Nm of max torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The new transmission uses fewer moving parts, which ensures smooth performance and higher reliability.
      Along with the new motor, the motorcycle also gets the new J1D platform. This replaces the earlier single downtube setup. The combo of new engine and chassis are expected to significantly reduce vibrations. We have already seen this with Meteor 350. Performance and handling are also expected to be better, as compared to the current model. In terms of safety, the motorcycle will have disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard. It will also get alloys and tubeless tyres.
      Classic 350 is currently the top selling motorcycle in 200-500 cc segment. Its market share is almost 50%. Although it has been facing competition from new rivals, none have been able to make any major dent to its popularity. The company would be hopeful that next-gen Classic 350 would continue to build upon the motorcycle’s success and wide fan following. More

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      Hero Electric Scooter Production To Increase To 10 Lakh Units Per Year

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      Hero Electric Scooters
      Currently, Hero Electric has thirteen models under its lineup that are categorised into two segments- city speed and comfort speed
      Being extremely confident of growth in electric mobility in the two-wheeler segment in future, Hero Electric has announced that it would be investing a whopping Rs 700 crore in this segment. A large chunk of this investment would be spent on increasing the production capacity in the coming years.
      In an interaction recently, Hero Electric managing director Naveen Munjal confirmed that the homegrown EV manufacturer will invest this amount over a period of next three to four years. He further informed that the current production capacity of 75,000 units annually will be ramped up to 10 lakh units per annum.
      Expansion EV market
      In the first phase of expansion itself, the capacity will be enhanced to 3 lakh units. According to Munjal, at present, the industry is witnessing a doubling of market share each year and would corner at least 10% of the two-wheeler market in the next five years. Hero Electric currently commands 40 percent of the electric two-wheeler market in India and will continue to keep pace with the growth.
      Munjal further went on to add that at the current rate of growth, India’s electric two-wheeler market will reach 20 lakh units in five years. Further with the help of favourable policies the industry could expand by 20 percent to around 40 lakh units per annum.
      Hero Electric Scooter – Photo
      Overall market share for electric two-wheelers has risen from 40,000 units in 2017 to 1.7 lakh units in 2020-21. Out of the total sales in the electric two-wheeler segment last year, Hero Electric alone accounted for 53,500 units. In fourteen years since its inception in the Indian market, Hero Electric has so far sold 3.5 lakh electric scooters across the country.
      Hero Electric & Rivals
      The current portfolio of Hero Electric comprises thirteen models in six platforms that are broadly categorised into two segments- city speed and comfort speed. There are currently no offerings in the high-speed segment from the manufacturer and the company says that it will continue to demand in this category and will formally enter only when demand has pierced into the mass market.
      Even though electric mobility in India is yet to reach its full potential, competition has intensified in recent months with many new players venturing into the market, especially in the two-wheeler segment.
      Players like Ather Energy have been able to set new benchmarks in this segment while many others like Revolt, Okinawa and Simple Energy have exciting offerings up their sleeves as well. Hero Electric’s direct rival would be Ola Electric in terms of large manufacturing capabilities. More

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      Custom Motorcycle With 3 Engines – All 3 From Honda CB750

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      Galaxy Custom Motorcycle With 3 Engines. Image – Bike ExifThe Galaxy has been made with the objective of participating in Land Speed Racing
      Once in a while we come across an engineering marvel that makes us wipe our eyes and maybe even scratch our heads. Now, branding the latest case as a marvel would be an outstretch but it surely does make us carry out the last two acts. If you think you have witnessed insane aftermarket modifications that can’t be matched, this one might force you to rethink.
      When you see a single motorcycle is powered by three engines, yes you read that right – three engines in one motorcycle, probably can be called MotorsCycle. You can easily judge for yourself the number and kind of mod jobs that would have been carried out. Named ‘The Galaxy’, this behemoth is powered by three bored-out CB750 motors which essentially makes it a 12-cylinder 2,508cc glory.
      Galaxy Custom Motorcycle With 3 Engines. Image – Bike Exif
      Idea of Three Engine Motorcycle
      This motorcycle is a creation of California-based custom motorcycle builder Mitsuhiro ‘Kiyo’ Kiyonaga who intends to take this monster to Land Speed Racing. Kiyonaga started his aftermarket workshop in Los Angeles in 2013 and his first project ‘Cherry Blossom’ was a custom-built stretched land speed racer that featured a turbocharged Honda CB750 engine housed in a frame built from scratch.
      A few years later he followed it up with another 1970s top fuel-style bike but powered by twin motors this time and named it ‘Gekko’. Even though the Galaxy was Kiyo’s pet project which he has dreamt of since his childhood, it was seriously materialised only when his first two motorcycles were acquired by Haas Moto Museum. Work on the bike only started when owner of the museum, approved and officially commissioned the project.
      Galaxy Custom Motorcycle With 3 Engines. Image – Bike Exif
      Galaxy- Powertrain specs
      Coming to its specification, Galaxy draws its energy from three four-pot motors sourced from F2 large port heads. Each of these engines has been bored-out to 836cc has been completely rebuilt with balanced and lightened crankshafts, performance cams, oversized stainless steel valves and heavy-duty connecting rods. Special care was taken to ensure that each internal configuration was in line with the original spec.
      Galaxy Custom Motorcycle With 3 Engines
      Hardware Spec & Design
      The motors are held by a three-piece chassis that constitute a tubular upper frame, and two huge engine mounting plates that also act as a rigid swingarm. Front half of Galaxy has been integrated into the frame which hides the pump, fuel tank, battery and all other functional components under its skin.
      That tail section is a hand-built aluminium piece that can hold up to 9.5 litres of gasoline for the oil-sucking engines. A tiny port found at back is essentially an outlet for the engine breather hose.
      Galaxy Custom Motorcycle With 3 Engines
      The alloy wheels made out of aluminium are a piece of art with holes cut out on the front wheel in order to limit the effect of crosswinds at high speeds. With stretched-out ergonomics, ‘rider triangle’ was carefully calculated that offers impressive control and grip when racing across salt tracks.
      The designer claims that every component on the bike has been modified and built by hand without aid of any designing software which deserves high applause. The Galaxy now finds shelter in the same museum as Kiyo’s previous two projects. However, Kiyo is yet to tick off all boxes and that would happen only when he takes to Land Speed Racing.

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      Bajaj Platina, CT 100 And 110 Range Price Increased – April 2021

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      Image – NM ke TalksThis is the second time in 2021 that CT and Platina range have undergone price revision
      As may be recalled, Bajaj had increased prices of its motorcycles earlier this year in January. Along with CT and Platina range, prices were increased for most other motorcycles such as Pulsar range, Avenger and Dominar. Now, prices have been increased once again for CT and Platina range. It is possible that other Bajaj motorcycles may also witness a price hike in the coming months.
      Bajaj’s move to increase prices is in line with industry trends. Most other two-wheeler manufacturers had increased prices at the time of New Year and later as well. In most cases, the price hike has been attributed to rising input costs. It includes higher cost of raw materials as well as increased handling and transportation charges.
      Bajaj CT Range – April 2021 prices
      One of the most affordable commuter motorcycles in the country, Bajaj CT variants have become costlier in the range of Rs 1,356 to Rs 1,696. CT100 KS Alloy new price is Rs 49,152, as compared to Rs 47,654 earlier. CT110 ES Alloy updated price is Rs 53,498, an increase of Rs 1,696 over the earlier price. CT110 ES Alloy X new price is Rs 55,494, as compared to Rs 54,138 earlier.
      CT100 is powered by a 102 cc motor that churns out 7.9 PS of max power at 7500 rpm and 8.34 Nm of peak torque at 5500 rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. The bike has top speed of 90 kmph. CT110 utilizes a 115.45 cc motor that generates 8.6 PS at 7000 rpm and 9.81 Nm at 5000 rpm. Gearbox and top speed is same as CT100.
      Bajaj Platina / CT range prices increased – April 2021
      Bajaj Platina Range – April 2021 prices
      Platina range starts with 100 KS Alloy variant, which will now retail at Rs 52,915. This is an increase of Rs 749 over the earlier price. Platina 100 ES Drum variant is now priced at Rs 54,669, as compared to Rs 53,920 earlier.
      Platina 110 ES ABS new price is Rs 67,424, which is Rs 1,504 more than earlier. Platina ABS was launched in March at Rs 66k. It can be described as a disruptive move by Bajaj, as currently there’s no other bike in this segment to offer ABS.
      Platina ABS targets users who want to have better safety in their everyday commutes. Talking about Platina 110 H-Gear Disc, the motorcycle is now cheaper, priced at Rs 63,424. The earlier price was Rs 64,301.
      Revised prices for CT and Platina range look reasonable and are unlikely to adversely impact sales. Even with the increased prices, Bajaj CT and Platina range will continue to be the most affordable commuter motorcycles in the country. More

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      2021 Benelli 302R Debuts Ahead Of Launch – KTM RC 390 Rival

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      2021 Benelli 302RIn India, new Benelli 302R will be pitted against Kawasaki Ninja 300, TVS Apache RR 310 and the upcoming KTM RC 390
      Benelli has had a busy start to 2021 with as many as three new models launched namely TRK 502, Leoncino 500 and TRK 502X. For the better part of 2020, Benelli had just one offering under its lineup in the form of Imperiale 400. However, the Chinese-owned Italian bikemaker has promised to be back with a bang with a host of new offerings for this year.
      The next big launch for Benelli is most likely to be the updated 2021 302R that has been officially unveiled. The latest iteration of the fully-faired motorcycle comes with a revised styling, new features and an updated engine to satisfy the latest emission norms. Images of the entry-level faired superbike were leaked earlier last month revealing certain details of the upcoming motorcycle.
      Revised Styling
      2021 302R comes with a redesigned front face which is sharper and more aggressive than its predecessor. The overall silhouette gets tweaked thanks to a slimmer and sleeker fairing and a reshaped fuel tank that certainly looks more attractive than the previous iteration with a stocky, overweight and broad front end. The front fascia features a vertically stacked LED projector headlamp that is flanked by fairing-mounted turn indicators that also double up as LED DRLs.
      Changes have been made to the tail section as well with an LED taillight and new air vents under the pillion seat. Overall, body panels have improved and become smoother accentuating the bike’s aerodynamic properties.
      2021 Benelli 302R
      The body also features new attractive body graphics which enhance the bike’s sporty appeal. Major ramification has been carried out on its frame which now weighs 22 kilos lighter at 182kg. This would mean a much better power to weight ratio which is expected to translate into better on-road performance.
      Engine, Hardware Specs
      Speaking of performance, it is powered by an updated 300cc, parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that complies with the latest Euro-5 emission norms. This motor now kicks out 34.5 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 9,000 rpm which is marginally lower than the BS4 model. It will be coupled with a six-speed gearbox. Hardware configurations are kept intact with 41mm upside-down forks at front with preload adjustability and a mono-shock unit at rear.
      Features on offer
      Braking duties will be carried out by dual discs with 4-piston calipers at front and a single disc at rear. Safety net will be provided by dual-channel ABS as standard. Among other features on offer, the new 302R will come with a revised cockpit featuring a new TFT instrument display replacing the analogue-digital instrument console.
      2021 Benelli 302R
      The digital display shows readings from the speedometer, odometer, fuel level, temperature gauge and gear position indicator. It also receives new backlit switch gears that look more attractive and premium.
      The updated 302R is set to go on sale in China at a price of CNY 29,800 (approximately INR 3.38 lakh). In India, it is likely to be priced around Rs 3.50-3.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon its launch, it will rival the likes of TVS Apache RR 310, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the upcoming KTM RC 390. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Price Hike April 2021 – New Price Rs 1.57 L?

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      Image – MRD VlogsBajaj Pulsar RS200 competes against the likes of Yamaha YZF R15 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF
      It is the season of price hikes as automotive brands continue to battle shortage of parts, increase in transport cost, etc. Almost all manufacturers hike prices of all or some of their products during this period. Bajaj Auto too has decided to increase prices of Pulsar RS200.
      It is to be noted that in the last round of price hikes, it was the Pulsar RS200 which did not receive any price hike. And this time, the flagship Pulsar has gotten its due price hike.
      New Price April 2021
      Although the latest price hike is not reflected on the company’s official website as of yet but dealer reports suggest that the faired sports bike is bound to receive a significant price increment of Rs 5,005. As per certain media reports, Pulsar RS200 will now be retailed at a price of Rs 1,57,184 (ex-showroom).
      That is a substantial hike considering the bike receives no updates of any sort. Pulsar RS200 was supposed to mark the beginning of the faired lineup of Pulsar motorcycles but unfortunately, it hasn’t received an overwhelming response.

      Bajaj, Ex-Sh, Delhi in Rs
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      1,57,184
      1,52,179
      5,005

      This also kept Bajaj from giving the motorcycle any significant update since its launch. Also, the price at which it has been offered makes better sense for customers to save a few bucks and settle for the Pulsar 220F.
      With the latest price revision, it is now directly pitted against Yamaha YZF R15 V3.0. While the former has more horses to offer, the latter offers better control on the road and also more features. Pulsar RS200 is one quick motorcycle, probably the quickest in its segment, and we don’t have the slightest doubt. However, its on-road performance does not justify the high price it demands.
      Mechanical Specifications
      In its BS6 avatar, Pulsar RS200 is powered by a 199.5cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that pumps out 24.1 bhp at 9750rpm and a peak torque of 18.7 Nm at 8000rpm. This unit is coupled with a six-speed gearbox and can clock a top speed of 141 kmph. The suspension setup of the motorcycle consists of telescopic forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking duties are handled by 300mm disc at front and 230mm disc at rear respectively that are assisted by dual-channel ABS.
      Features on offer
      As far as features are concerned, it is offered with twin-projector LED headlamps, a semi-digital instrument console, clip-on handlebars and backlit switchgear. The instrument console reads out information from the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and service-due indicator. It is available in a solitary trim with three colour options- Burnt Red, Metallic Pearl White and Pewter Grey.
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