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Detel Easy Plus ElectricDetel Easy Plus launch price announced at 40k at Ride Asia Expo 2021
Detel Easy Plus was launched today at a price of Rs 39,999. The company aims to offer sustainable mobility solutions at a disruptive price. The dream is one of endless potential if realised. Detel is fascinated by the prospect of a cheap bike.
In 2020, the company launched Detel Easy moped at a price of 20 grands. As years go by, one often reminisces days gone by. Entire generations began their two wheeler journey by taking advantage of any opportunity to ride a moped type two-wheeler. Those days are long gone, and most manufacturers have relegated the moped style of one not worthy of being carried into the 21st century.
Detel Easy Plus Electric
Fully charged in 4-5 hours
But with electric two-wheelers taking advantage of every push they can, mopeds are back. Given the right financial plans, rebates and government policy boost, electric low-speed mopeds could be in abundance before we realise. Detel Easy Plus has been showcased at Ride Asia Expo. The 40k price tag could help its cause. The B2C e-bike can now be pre-booked online from the company website. That’ll cost you 2 grands.
Detel Easy Plus ground clearance is pegged at 170 mm, enough to take on the mad melee of what defines Indian roads. This low-speed vehicle is powered by a 20AH lithium-ion battery. It’s lightweight. And can be fully charged in 4-5 hours. Single charge run time is listed at 60 kms.
Detel Easy Plus Electric – Specs
Detel Roadside Assistance
Detel e-vehicle depends on technology for performance and sustainability. Easy Plus features a metal alloy, powder-coated body, and tubeless tyres. This ensures it’s rideabiliy isn’t affected on varied road types. The company goes a step further and says it can be ridden on any kind of terrain, including in traffic jams in cities, and barely-there roads of rural India.
Detel Easy plus is available in various colour options. They include Metallic Red, Pearl White, Gunmetal, Metallic Black, and Metallic Yellow. Easy Plus load bearing capacity stands at 170 kg. The vehicle uses a 250 watt electric motor, and top speed is capped at 25 kmph.
Yogesh Bhatia, Founder, Detel said, “Detel is a homegrown brand for the masses, our vision is to be the most trusted low-speed two-wheelers manufacturer in India. We are offering a sustainable mobility solution to the daily commuting needs of an average user. We are poised to create a benchmark in India’s transportation space at the most economical price range. We are driven by our motto #DetelDecarboniseIndia and aim to deliver eco-friendly products to all our stakeholders that add to their lifestyle.”
Detel Easy Plus Electric
Detel Easy Plus e-bikes are sold with prepaid roadside assistance package pan India. In case of a breakdown, vehicle users can call on the dedicated toll-free number. Thereafter, a towing vehicle will be dispatched within a 40 km radius to a service point. After sales service parameters include service at home, pan India. More

Lenovo M2 Electric Kick ScooterLenovo first e-scooter M2 comes 350W ultra-strong motor paired with a 7.5Ah high-capacity battery
Business houses across the globe have realised the huge potential of the electric mobility industry. That’s why many corporate houses having no experience in providing mobility solutions until now are joining the bandwagon in developing electric vehicles (EVs) for consumers.
The latest example, in this case, being technology giant Lenovo as it recently unveiled its first working prototype of an electric scooter. Named M2, it is an electric kick scooter (EKS) that is slated to go on sale in Philippines from March 27, 2021. It has been designed to lighten the struggle’s people stuck in traffic during their daily commutes.
Styling
It also gives consumers an affordable option for owning a personal mobility solution during the ongoing pandemic. It has been developed as a possible solution for over congestion in cities, rising fuel expenses and fare hikes.
It adopts a simple and minimalist design which is quite stylish in its own sense. It has a compact shape with dimensions reading as 1,115mm x 515mm x 1,115mm in length, width and height. This makes it super easy to maneuver through heavy traffic.
Lenovo M2 Electric Kick Scooter
Lenovo electric scooter frame is made of Magnesium and Aluminium alloy which means it is extremely light and a three-second fast-folding feature makes it convenient enough to carry around in case there is no parking space. A few bright red accents here and there add a hint of sportiness to its sportiness.
Whereas a grey rubber foot mat and grips along with eight-inch wheels shod by honeycomb tyres add a nice dose of ruggedness. It has a load carrying capacity of 120 kg and can attain a maximum incline of 15 degrees which helps when traveling through steep roads.
Features on offer
It’s not just its design but also functionality that could attract consumers. M2 comes with a small LED screen installed on its handlebar that displays critical information such as speed, gear position indicator, range and battery capacity. The console can also be connected to smartphones or other accessories through Bluetooth or a smartphone app. Other notable features on the e-scooter from Lenovo are an enhanced battery holder, a folding switch and an ultra-bright headlight.
Lenovo M2 Electric Kick Scooter
Specifications
In terms of specs, the e-scooter is powered by a 350W ultra-strong motor which derives its energy from a 7.5Ah high-capacity battery. It can clock a top speed of 25 kmph and return a maximum range of 30 km on a single charge. It has been equipped with an intelligent battery management system to shield the battery from common issues such as overcharge, overcurrent, extreme temperatures and short-circuiting. The company claims a charging time of two to three hours.
The M2 has been priced at PHP 19,995 (roughly equivalent to INR 30,000) while an introductory offer price of PHR 16,995 (equivalent to INR 24,340) will be applicable to those who pre-book their scooters between March 18 and March 27. More

TVS ApacheMotorcycle sales continue to grow in February, registering YoY improvement of 8.72%
The YoY numbers are better than January when growth was at 3.32%. In February, the top ten motorcycles sold a total 7,69,252 units, as compared to 7,07,575 units in February last year. Overall, February sales numbers are a mixed bag, as five among the top ten have negative YoY growth.
Hero MotoCorp leads
Popular commuter motorcycles Hero Splendor and HF Deluxe continue to occupy the first and second slot in the list. Splendor sales are at 2,47,422 units, which is YoY growth of 14.98%. Sales during the corresponding period last year stood at 2,15,196 units. Splendor market share is at 32.16%.
In February, Splendor was among the motorcycles that received their 100 Million Edition versions. Hero MotoCorp recently achieved the 100 million production milestone and has launched 100 Million editions of some of its popular two wheelers.
HF Deluxe takes the second spot with sales of 1,26,309 units. YoY growth is down -28.23%, as compared to 1,75,997 units sold in February last year. Market share is at 16.42%.
Top 10 Motorcycles sold in Feb 2021
Honda CB Shine comes third with 1,15,970 units sold in February 2021. Sales have more than doubled, as compared to 50,825 units sold in February last year. Market share is at 15.08%. CB Shine is the second bestselling product in Honda Motorcycles portfolio; the first being Activa. Honda had hiked prices of CB Shine in January, making the drum and disc variants costlier by Rs 1,666 and Rs 1,762, respectively.
Next is Bajaj Pulsar with sales of 81,454 units in February 2021. YoY numbers have improved by 7.65%, as compared to 75,669 units sold in February last year. Pulsar market share is at 10.59%. Bajaj is expected to add two new products in Pulsar range – Pulsar NS250 and RS250. These will be based on KTM 250 Duke, sharing the same platform and engine.
At number five is Bajaj Platina with sales of 46,264 units in February 2021. YoY growth is 36.88%, as compared to 33,799 units sold in February last year. Platina market share is 6.01%. Bajaj recently launched new Platina 110 variant with segment-first ABS, priced at Rs 66k.

No
Top 10 Motorcycles
Feb-21
Feb-20
%

1
Splendor
2,47,422
2,15,196
14.98

2
HF Deluxe
1,26,309
1,75,997
-28.23

3
CB Shine
1,15,970
50,825
128.18

4
Pulsar
81,454
75,669
7.65

5
Platina
46,264
33,799
36.88

6
Classic 350
36,025
41,766
-13.75

7
Passion
34,417
34,797
-1.09

8
Apache
31,735
32,033
-0.93

9
Glamour
27,375
35,752
-23.43

10
Unicorn
22,281
11,741
89.77

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Total
7,69,252
7,07,575
8.72

Classic 350 sales tumble
Other motorcycles in top ten include Royal Enfield Classic 350 (36,025 units), Hero Passion (34,417), TVS Apache (31,735), Hero Glamour (27,375) and Honda Unicorn (22,281). Of these, only Unicorn has positive YoY growth in February 2021. Sales are up 89.77%, as compared to 11,741 units sold in February last year.
Among the ones with negative growth, Glamour has registered max drop of -23.43%. Sales in February last year were higher at 35,752 units. Classic 350 de-growth was anticipated, as the next-gen variant is expected to be launched soon. New Classic 350 will utilize a new platform and engine and have features such as Tripper navigation. New colour options may also be on offer. More

Image – The Bikers DiaryLed by Royal Enfield, 350cc motorcycle segment has registered double digit growth in February 2021
A total of 65,438 units were sold, as compared to 56,050 units in February last year. YoY growth is 16.75%. Talking about MoM growth, sales have slackened -1.58% in comparison to 66,489 units sold in January 2021.
Export numbers are much better, with both YoY and MoM growth being positive. A total of 2,492 units were exported in February 2021, as compared to 398 units in February last year. YoY growth in exports is at 526.13%. Exports in February last year had dropped due to Covid-19 situation that had started impacting global markets. MoM growth is at 58.52%, as compared to 1,572 units exported in January 2021.
350cc motorcycles domestic sales – February 2021
Royal Enfield Classic 350 leads the pack with 36,025 units sold in February 2021. YoY growth has turned negative at -13.75%, as compared to 41,766 units sold in February last year. Classic 350 share in sales was 55.05%. MoM sales are also down at -11.86%, as compared to 40,872 units sold in January 2021.
This dip in sales is likely due to the anticipated launch of next-gen Classic 350. As reported earlier, new Classic 350 will pack in a range of updates such as new J platform, new engine, and updated instrument cluster with Tripper navigation.
350cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2021
At number two is Bullet 350 with 11,044 units sold in February 2021. YoY growth is 4.30%, as compared to 10,589 units sold in February last year. Market share is at 16.88%. In terms of MoM growth, Bullet 350 sales are down by -4.55%, as compared to 11,570 units sold in January 2021.
Next in the list is Meteor 350, which continues to register consistent numbers. A total of 8,624 units were sold in February 2021. MoM sales have improved by 70%, as compared to 5,073 units sold in January 2021. Meteor market share is at 13.18%.
Electra 350 is at fourth place with 6,477 units sold in February. YoY growth is 75.29%, as compared to 3,695 units sold in February last year. MoM growth is also positive at 19.26%, as compared to 5,431 units sold in January 2021. Market share is at 9.90%. Honda H’ness CB350 is next with 3,268 units sold in February. MoM sales are down by -7.76%, as compared to 3,543 units sold in January 2021. CB350 market share is 4.99%.
350cc Motorcycle Exports Feb 2021
350cc motorcycles exports – February 2021
Classic 350 leads in exports with 1,563 units exported in February 2021. YoY gain is at 312.40%, as compared to 379 units exported in February last year. MoM export growth is also positive at 41.19%. Next is Meteor 350 with exports of 620 units. MoM growth is up 236.96%, as compared to 184 units exported in January 2021.
At number three is CB350 with exports of 300 units. MoM growth is 11.11%, as compared to 270 units exported in January 2021. Electra 350 is next with both YoY and MoM growth being negative at -52.63% and -18.18%, respectively. More