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      Hero Launched New Bikes, Scooters In Sri Lanka With 500 Touchpoints

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      Hero Hunk 160R 4V Launched In Sri LankaWorld’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has been India’s largest 2W manufacturer for a long time. The company also has a robust international business across multiple continents. Expanding its presence in South Asia, Hero has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka with the launch of new bikes and scooters.
      Hero Launched New Bikes
      Bolstering its presence in Sri Lanka and expanding its portfolio in the island nation, Hero MotoCorp has just launched multiple new motorcycles and scooters. These include Xoom 110 scooter along with Hunk 160R 4V, Xtreme 125R and HF Deluxe motorcycles, expanding its lineup in the country.
      Hero Xoom 110cc Scooter
      Hero MotoCorp has been operating in Sri Lanka since 2012. The company has a long-standing strategic partnership with Abans Auto, among the major distributors in Sri Lanka. Hero is strengthening its presence with the launch of newer and competent products that is aimed to boost the company’s appeal in the country.
      The company has improved its sales and service network with its distributor partner, Abans Auto. Hero MotoCorp will be operating around 500 touchpoints across Sri Lanka by May 2025. This will ensure significantly improved accessibility for a wider reach for sales. Also, the service quotient will be more accessible for buyers too.
      New Hero Xtreme 125R Launch
      New Products
      Hero MotoCorp has priced Xoom 110 scooter from LKR 6,99,900 (Rs 1.98 lakh), HF Deluxe from LKR 5,77,900 (Rs 1.64 lakh), Hunk 160R 4V from LKR 9,09,900 (Rs 2.57 lakh) and Xtreme 125R is priced at LKR 7,76,900 (Rs 2.2 lakh). Both Xoom 110 scooter and HF Deluxe commuter motorcycle are available immediately in Sri Lanka.
      That is not the case with Hunk 160R 4V and Xtreme 125R as the pre-bookings for these two street bikes are not open yet. Pre-Bookings are slated to open soon. It has to be noted that Hunk 160R 4V launched in Sri Lanka is a rabadged Xtreme 160R 4V on sale in India with USD forks and other equipment.
      Hero HF Deluxe Launched
      Statement from Hero MotoCorp
      Speaking on the development, Mr. Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice President, Hero MotoCorp, said, “Sri Lanka has held a position of strategic importance in our global plans. Our partnership with Abans Auto has not only established Hero as a trusted brand, but also helped us build deep-rooted confidence in the market.
      Our new line-up of cutting-edge motorcycles and feature-rich scooters bring together performance, style, and technology, delivering a world-class riding and ownership experience. With the launch of these new products and a robust sales and service ecosystem, we are confident of rapidly growing our presence and deepening our engagement with customers in Sri Lanka.” More

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      2025 Yezdi Adventure Launch On 15th May – New Design, Colours

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      Yezdi Adventure (Current model for reference)Last year, Yezdi Adventure received extensive mechanical updates including a recently reworked Alpha2 engine and switchable ABS modes
      In the fast-growing adventure-tourer segment, the Yezdi Adventure has emerged as one of the popular options. The bike is preferred for its robust performance, well-rounded features and accessible price point. To make it even better, Yezdi will introduce some more updates to the bike to be launched on May 15th, 2025.
      2025 Yezdi Adventure Launch – What to expect?
      Since the bike has already received significant performance-oriented updates last year, the focus this time around could be on visual enhancements. Some new colour options could be introduced. The bike can also benefit from sporty graphics, as seen with rival offerings. As of now, graphics and stickering are largely missing. Some may prefer this minimalist approach, but a significant percentage of users would also want a livelier profile for their bike.
      Existing Yezdi Adventure has ‘Est. 69’ lettering on the tank brace and Yezdi logo on the fuel tank. Side panels get the ‘adventure’ badging. In comparison, rivals like Hero Xpulse 210, KTM 250 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 have a more dynamic look and feel. A lot more vibrant and captivating colours and graphics have been used. Colour options for Yezdi Adventure don’t seem to align with the bike’s proven capabilities in performance.
      As of now, there are two Matte (Tornado Black, Magnite Maroon) and two Gloss (Wolf Grey, Glacier White) colour options available with Yezdi Adventure. None of these seem to match the intensity and perkiness of shades available with rival adventure bikes. Yezdi Adventure can probably deliver better results if some exciting, fun colourways are introduced.
      2024 Yezdi Adventure In Action
      Performance, specs
      Mechanicals will remain largely unchanged since the bike was already updated extensively in 2024. Power is derived from a 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine that generates 29.60 PS and 29.80 Nm of torque. It is mated to a constant mesh, 6-speed gearbox.
      The bike utilizes a double cradle frame with 41 mm telescopic front forks and rear mono shock absorber with linkage and 7-step adjustable preload. Front and rear have 21-inch and 17-inch wheels, wrapped in 90/90 and 130/80 tyres, respectively. Both ends have disc brakes with dual-channel ABS.
      Pricing
      As affordable pricing is one of the key USPs, updated Yezdi Adventure may continue with the existing prices. Or, the prices could be increased only slightly. Prices vary based on the colour selected. The Tornado Black and Magnite Maroon are available at Rs 2.10 lakh and Rs 2.13 lakh, respectively. Gloss colours, Wolf Grey and Glacier White are offered at a starting price of Rs 2.16 lakh and Rs 2.20 lakh, respectively.
      2024 Yezdi Adventure
      In comparison, Hero Xpulse 210 starts at Rs 1.86 lakh. KTM 250 Adventure is available at a starting price of Rs 2.60 lakh. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has plentiful colour choices, with prices of these variants in the range of Rs 2.85 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh. More

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      Oben Protect 8/80 Battery Protection Plan Launch Price Rs 10k

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      Oben Protect 8/80 Battery Protection PlanOne of India’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturers, Oben Electric, has just launched a new battery protection plan. Called Protect 8/80, it is touted to be the most affordable battery protection plan offered in India. This is aimed at raising the bar in consumer trust and product assurance within India’s electric motorcycle segment.
      Oben Protect 8/80
      At a price tag of Rs 9,999, Oben Protect 8/80 battery protection plan emerges as the most affordable plan of its kind in India. As part of its customer-first innovation, Oben Electric will start offering Protect 8/80 battery protection plan from 1st of May 2025. The company is making the Protect 8/80 plan accessible to both new and existing users.
      Oben Battery Protection Plan
      Under this battery protection plan, Oben Electric is offering an extended battery warranty till 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever is early. In the commuter electric motorcycle segment, Oben’s innovative Protect 8/80 plan is the first of its kind. This way, Oben aims to stand out from the competition and offer unique value propositions to buyers.
      Protect 8/80 for Oben Rorr EZ offers complete coverage for battery performance covering all battery-related concerns. These include repairs and replacements, ensuring customers have peace of mind for years to come. Oben is also promising that the performance (top speed and acceleration) will stay consistent across the warranty period.
      Oben Rorr EZ
      These assurances address some of the concerns EV users have regarding long-term viability and consistency in performance and operations. Plans like Protect 8/80 will also help when buyers want to sell their electric motorcycle for some reason. Both the 3.4 kWh and 4.4 kWh variants of Oben Rorr EZ and both existing and new customers are eligible to purchase Protect 8/80 battery protection plan.
      Oben Rorr EZ continues to be a popular electric commuter motorcycle with an IDC range of 175 km on a single charge. It can accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.3 seconds. Top speed is 95 km/h, which is nice. Prices for Oben Rorr EZ start from Rs 89,999 (Ex-sh). Protect 8/80 battery protection plan is available across all 36 of Oben authorised dealerships across the country.
      Oben Rorr EZ Electric Motorcycle
      Statement from Oben Electric
      Madhumita Agrawal, Founder & CEO of Oben Electric, said, “With the Rorr EZ, we’ve redefined the commuter electric motorcycle experience. The introduction of this new battery protect plan reflects our unwavering confidence in our technology and our commitment to ensuring long-term customer satisfaction. It’s our way of ensuring riders, whether new or future owners, experience dependable performance and complete peace of mind every single day.” More

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      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied Ahead Of Launch – New Changes Walkaround

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      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 SpiedHunter 350 is currently the third best selling Royal Enfield motorcycle with a market share of around 20%
      Catering to riders who prefer a compact and agile machine, Royal Enfield launched the Hunter 350 in 2022. With its athletic build and sporty profile, Hunter 350 has emerged as one of the preferred options in the 350cc motorcycle segment. The fact that Hunter 350 is the most accessible Royal Enfield bike has also helped boost sales. To sustain the momentum, Royal Enfield will introduce the updated Hunter 350 on 26th April at the HunterHood festival.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied
      This update brings several rider-focused improvements, both in terms of hardware and features, aimed at enhancing the bike’s appeal and addressing customer feedback. Ahead of launch, Motorcent channel has shared detailed walkaround video of the new 2025 Hunter.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied
      One of the most significant updates can be seen in the rear suspension setup. The current Hunter 350 has been known for its relatively stiff ride, a result of its linear spring suspension. The new spy images reveal that Royal Enfield is switching to a progressive spring design at the rear. While this doesn’t automatically confirm a more plush ride, it shows that Royal Enfield is actively responding to customer concerns to improve comfort.
      Another important update is the addition of an LED headlight — a feature now being standardized across Royal Enfield’s lineup. With this update, all RE bikes will feature LED headlights except for the Bullet 350.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied
      New colours, graphics
      Another area that Royal Enfield has consistently focused on is to introduce new colour options for its motorcycles. For most Royal Enfield bikes, the number of colour options are usually higher than that available with respective rival offerings. This approach ensures that users can happily choose their favourite colour and don’t have to make compromises.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Spied
      Colour options currently available with Hunter 350 include Factory Black, Dapper Green, Dapper White, Dapper Grey, Rebel Black, Rebel Blue and Rebel Red. Some updates to the graphics could also help achieve a fresh new look. Excluding the likely changes to the rear suspension, other hardware specifications will remain the same.
      Launched as the most affordable Royal Enfield in 2022, the Hunter 350 has maintained its pricing strategy since launch, currently priced between Rs 1.50 lakh and Rs 1.75 lakh (ex-showroom). However, with the latest feature and suspension upgrades, a price revision may be on the cards.
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      As Royal Enfield prepares for the official debut of the refreshed Hunter 350 later this week, all eyes will be on the brand to see if these changes elevate the ride quality and value proposition of one of its bestselling motorcycles. More

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      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launch At HunterHood Festival – Delhi and Mumbai

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350Hunter 350 is currently the third best selling Royal Enfield motorcycle with a market share of around 20%
      Catering to riders who prefer a compact and agile machine, Royal Enfield launched the Hunter 350 in 2022. With its athletic build and sporty profile, Hunter 350 has emerged as one of the preferred options in the 350cc motorcycle segment. The fact that Hunter 350 is the most accessible Royal Enfield bike has also helped boost sales. To sustain the momentum, Royal Enfield will introduce the updated Hunter 350 on 26th April at the HunterHood festival. Let’s ascertain what all could be new with the updated Hunter 350.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – What to expect?
      Based on user feedback, one area for improvement is the suspension setup. Many Hunter 350 users have shared their experience about the bike’s stiff suspension setup at the rear. In its current form, the bike is equipped with twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload. A stiffer suspension ensures agile characteristics and quick manoeuvres, which is perfect for city conditions. However, a stiff suspension can also impact overall ride comfort, especially when negotiating rough patches.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
      Other 350cc Royal Enfield bikes such as Classic 350 use a similar rear suspension, but the tuning is different. On the Classic 350, the rear suspension is tuned to prioritize comfort. This is in line with the bike’s retro-cruiser persona. A softer suspension adequately meets the needs of long rides and complements the bike’s relaxed riding ergonomics.
      Effects of the stiff suspension used with Hunter 350 are amplified since the bike utilizes 17-inch wheels at both ends. In comparison, the Classic 350 comes with 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. Hunter 350’s smaller wheels enhance agility. But combined with the stiffer suspension, overall riding comfort is impacted across rough surfaces.
      2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
      Royal Enfield is known to listen keenly to consumer feedback. As the stiff suspension of Hunter 350 has been highlighted by several users, the updated version could get a new rear suspension. Evidence to support this possibility also comes from an earlier test mule sighting, which was seen with a new rear suspension.
      New colours, graphics
      Another area that Royal Enfield has consistently focused on is to introduce new colour options for its motorcycles. For most Royal Enfield bikes, the number of colour options are usually higher than that available with respective rival offerings. This approach ensures that users can happily choose their favourite colour and don’t have to make compromises.
      Colour options currently available with Hunter 350 include Factory Black, Dapper Green, Dapper White, Dapper Grey, Rebel Black, Rebel Blue and Rebel Red. Some updates to the graphics could also help achieve a fresh new look. Excluding the likely changes to the rear suspension, other hardware specifications will remain the same.
      With the updates, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 could be offered at a slightly higher pricing. The base variant, Factory Black, is available at a starting price of 1.50 lakh. The Dapper variants are priced at Rs 1.70 lakh, whereas the Rebel variants have a price tag of Rs 1.75 lakh. More

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      2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launch Price Rs 5.29 Lakh – What’s New?

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      2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500Kawasaki India has been updating its portfolio to meet the latest and more stringent BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. This came into effect with all vehicles sold in India from April 1st, 2025. The latest vehicle to get the MY25 update is Ninja 500, which now gets a new colour, making it slightly more striking than it was before. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500
      After launching the updated 2025 Eliminator 500 in India, Kawasaki has just launched 2025 Ninja 500, which is a fully-faired version of that motorcycle (or vice versa). While the Eliminator 500 didn’t get any visual cues to distinguish it as a newer MY25 version, that is not the case with Ninja 500.
      2025 Ninja 500
      With MY25 Kawasaki Ninja 500, we get a new colour called Metallic Carbon Grey colourway. This replaces the sole Metallic Spark Black colourway offered with MY24 version. With the new colour, we can see Green highlights on fairing that lend it a distinct look, which was absent in MY24 version.
      Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Ninja 500 costs Rs 5.29 lakh (Ex-sh). This is an upward price revision of Rs 5,000 (Ex-sh) over MY24 version’s Rs 5.24 lakh (Ex-sh) price tag. In comparison, the price hike with 2025 Eliminator 500 over its MY24 counterpart was Rs 14,000 (Ex-sh) and looks relatively fathomable.
      2025 Ninja 500
      The main change on this motorcycle can be seen with its powertrain, which is now compliant with latest and more stringent BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. Speaking of engine, it still displaces 451cc and continues to be a parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled motor that is capable of generating 44.77 bhp of peak power and 42.6 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
      2025 Ninja 500
      Any other changes?
      With respect to components, there aren’t any changes either. It still gets RSU telescopic front forks at the front, while 125cc bikes have been offering USD forks. Rear suspension is taken care of by a mono-shock setup. A single disc brake setup can be seen on both wheels and there is dual-channel ABS as standard.
      2025 Ninja 500
      Features include split LED headlights with latest Ninja design language and a fully digital LCD instrument cluster that is capable of Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration. 785 mm seat height, 171 kg kerb weight and 14L fuel tank are other notable elements. In India, it primarily rivals Aprilia RS457. More

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      75 Ola Electric Showrooms Shut Down – Here’s Why

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      New Ola E-Scooter
      Ola Electric has been under the limelight for a very long time and not for good reasons. The company has been caught up in an ocean of customer complaints. But what seems to have troubled the brand more is legal actions faced due to malpractices by Ola dealerships. In Maharashtra, the crackdown on Ola dealerships has deepened.
      As per a recent report, Maharashtra Government has instructed RTO Department to shut down all the Ola Electric dealerships that have been operating without a valid trade certificate. As per this report, around 75 Ola Electric showrooms in India operating without trade certificates have been shut down and 192 scooters have been seized. Let’s take a closer look.
      83% Of Inspected Stores Lacked Trade Certificate
      The Bengaluru-based electric mobility solutions provider, Ola Electric, has found itself in the middle of turmoil with Maharashtra Government. The state’s joint transport commissioner has issued a show cause notice to Maharashtra RTOs in an email dated 16th April 2025, widening its crackdown on Ola Electric.
      As per a recent report, RTOs have inspected around 146 Ola Electric stores in Maharashtra. 121 of these inspected dealerships or experience centres failed to produce a trade certificate. Which is 82.87% of the inspected dealerships. 75 of these have been shut down so far and 192 electric scooters have been seized in the process.
      Ola Electric Scooter outside a service outlet
      Instructions were to shut down any Ola dealership operating under an RTO in Maharashtra state without a valid trade certificate. A showroom or a vehicle distributor needs to have a trade certificate from necessary authorities so that the vehicles sold through their dealership can be registered in the state.
      75 Ola Electric Showrooms Shut Down
      This could be the reason why there was a discrepancy in sales in February 2025 where Ola claimed around 25k units sold, while only 8,647 of them were registered. This was followed by a slew of inspections in the month of March 2025 by the RTO Department in key Maharashtra cities like Pune and Mumbai.
      Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik mentioned that many of Ola’s experience centres were found to be operating without a trade certificate. Some of them were even found sharing a trade certificate among themselves. Maharashtra Transport Department served a notice to Ola Electric and the company replied that it was in the process of applying for trade certificates across all the stores in Maharashtra.
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      2W EV Retail Sales March 2025, FY25 – Bajaj, TVS, Ola, Ather, Hero

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      Bajaj ChetakThe Indian 2W EV segment has been on the rise and more OEMs are trying their luck and competing to the highest level. With Ola Electric on a downward spiral where sales are concerned, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have gained a lot of ground. With the Chetak lineup, Bajaj Auto even emerged as the #1 2W EV brand for March 2025.
      Monthly sales in March 2025 stood at 1,30,375 units which was a 7.10% YoY decline when compared to the 1,40,344 units sold in March 2024 with a volume loss of 9,969 units YoY. In FY25, total sales stood at 11,49,422 units which was a 21.18% YoY growth over 9,48,518 units sold in FY24 with a volume gain of 2,00,904 units YoY.
      2W EV Retail Sales March 2025
      It was Bajaj Auto that topped the sales charts in March 2025 as the company sold 34,907 Chetak electric scooters, securing 26.77% of the market share. When compared to the 18,088 units sold in March 2024, Bajaj registered a 92.98% YoY growth and sales almost doubled. Volume gain stood at 16,819 units and the market share has more than doubled YoY.
      TVS Motor took 2nd place in March 2025 with 30,477 units sold and secured a 23.28% market share. When compared to 26,644 units sold last year, TVS registered 14.38% YoY growth. Ola Electric in 3rd place, sold 23,435 units last month with 56.31% You decline. Sales have more than halved YoY and the 17.98% market share is less than half of what it had in March 2024.
      2W EV Retail Sales March 2025
      Ather Energy managed to sell 15,467 units last month which accounted for a YoY decline of 11.25% YoY and it secured an 11.86% market share. Hero Vida sold 7,982 units with a 6.12% market share. The company has doubled its market share YoY and gained 3,897 units in volume YoY when compared to the 4,085 units sold last year.
      These were followed by Greaves with 5,642 units and 87.44% YoY growth, BGAUSS with 2,591 units and 16.79% YoY decline, PUR Energy with 1,805 units sold and 291.54% YoY growth, Revolt with 1,395 units and 134.45% YoY growth, Kinetic Green with 842 units and 78.78% YoY decline, River with 794 units and 375% YoY growth along with other brands that constituted for 5,038 units.
      2W EV Retail Sales FY25
      While Ola’s Monthly sales have dropped quite significantly, it continues to lead in FY25 sales charts with 3,44,009 units sold. Ola even registered a 4.26% YoY growth when compared to 3,29,947 units sold in FY24 with a volume gain of 14,062 units. Market share in FY25 was 29.93%, which is down from 34.79% in FY24.
      2W EV Retail Sales FY25
      TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy secured 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions as these companies sold 2,37,576, 2,30,806 and 1,30,944 units respectively. TVS registered 29.68% YoY growth and 20.67% market share, Bajaj registered 115.32% YoY growth and 20.08% market share and Ather registered 19.95% YoY growth and 11.39% market share in FY25.
      These were followed by Hero MotoCorp with 48,674 units and 174.68% YoY growth, Greaves with 40,162 units and 28.41% YoY growth, BGAUSS with 17,343 units and 13.79% YoY growth, Revolt with 11,564 units and 57.29% YoY growth, Wardwizard with 9,394 units and 3% YoY growth, Pur Energy with 8,982 units and 28.66% YoY growth, Kinetic Green with 8,452 units and 12.98% YoY decline along with other brands accounting for 61,516 units in FY25. More