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      Honda Grom 125 Gets Updated With New Features, Colours – Higher Top Speed

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      New Honda GROM
      2022 Honda Grom will be made available in two trims- Standard and ABS and goes on sale in the US by May 2021

      Honda has globally revealed an updated version of its mini bike Grom. The facelifted third generation Grom made its first international appearance back in October 2020 as a 2021 model in Europe. The Japanese automaker also announced that this new Grom will hit showrooms in the USA by May 2021.
      Grom was introduced back in 2014 and since then has been a largely successful bike with over 7.5 lakh sales across the globe. The latest iteration of the mini moto will carry the same base price tag of USD 3,399 which translates to INR 2.49 lakh. Apart from the upgrade to Euro 5 compliance, 2022 Grom also receives subtle exterior redesign.
      Styling & Feature Updates
      The biggest highlight in the new Grom is its easily removable and swappable body panels that are held to its steel backbone frame by six fasteners. This has been done by Honda to provide extra flexibility to owners who wish to customise their bikes.
      It features a clean-looking bodywork and gets a lot of sleeker and straighter lines. It will be offered in four paint options- Matte Black Metallic, Queen Bee Yellow, Pearl White and Candy Blue (only on ABS model) that can be mixed and matched according to the customer’s preference.
      New Honda GROM
      Apart from this, the buyer also gets an optional SP colour package which adds unique body graphics and a yellow-coloured mono-shock spring along with golden brake calipers, alloy wheels and front fork. The seat is also not flatter and firmer which provides better cushioning. There are no major changes on its equipment front, just its LCD instrument screen gets updated and now also shows a gear position indicator.
      Mechanical Specs
      Its hardware has also been left untouched with its suspension setup consisting of telescopic inverted forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking is handled by single disc brakes of 220mm and 190mm at front and rear respectively. Its fuel tank capacity has also been increased from 6.6 litres to 7.23 litres. The major change lies at its heart.
      2022 Grom is now powered by a Euro-5 compliant 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder which is now slightly more powerful due to an updated compression ratio of 10:1 against the previous iteration’s 9.3:1 ratio. In the process, it feels a little quicker and can now clock a top speed of 95 kmph which is 8 kmph quicker than the previous model. Honda has also made improvements in its rideability thanks to its 5-speed gearbox that offers a larger rear sprocket and a wider spread of gear ratios.
      New Honda GROM
      Grom in India?
      The new Grom has been made available in two variants- standard and ABS while the latter being priced at a premium of USD 200 over the base variant. A couple of months, it was reported that Honda has indeed filed a patent for the latest iteration of Grom in India.
      A few years ago, the automaker did the same but the bike did not reach our shores. Instead, the Indian market received a scooter-styled bike named Navi which did not find many takers and eventually got discontinued. We hope this time, Honda is seriously thinking of bringing it to India. More

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      2021 Bajaj Platina 100 Electric Start Launch Price Rs 54k – Ex Sh Delhi

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      2021 Bajaj Platina Electric Start
      All new Bajaj Platina 100 Electric Start (ES) launched at under 54k, ex sh, Delhi

      Bajaj Auto has launched the all-new Platina 100 Electric Start (ES) at a price of Rs 53,920 (ex-showroom Delhi). This makes it the most affordable 100cc Electric Start motorcycle in the segment.
      New Platina 100 ES features a 102 cc, four stoke, single cylinder, SOHC, Air cooled engine. Cosmetic updates revolve around a refreshed look, new rear view mirrors for better visibility, and project new-age styling to the bike. New Platina 100 ES is available in two colours – Cocktail Wine Red and Ebony Black with Silver decals. Sales are underway with availability across all Bajaj dealerships.
      2021 Bajaj Platina 100 Electric Start (ES) features
      Apart from stressing on affordability, Platina 100 ES updates build on segment leading features. They include tubeless tyres for ride convenience. A 20 percent longer front and rear suspension makes for less jerks when manoeuvring potholes. The long seat is designed for rider and pillion comfort.
      LED DRL Headlamp makes for clear visibility while also being part of the style package. Wide Rubber footpads have been used for superior grip. Spring in Spring suspension paves the way for better shock absorption, making longer rides more comfy. And new mirrors are in-line with functionality and style improvement.
      2021 Bajaj Platina Electric Start
      Mass market 100cc segment
      The mass market commuter bike segment has greta potential in India. Cumulative sales are in lakhs on a regular basis. And because these motorcycles are valued for functionality, it’s essential that manufacturers are able to aptly cater to rider needs. An important parameter here is longer and regular daily rides.
      This puts emphasis on the need for a competitive price point, fuel efficiency. and comfort during regular long rides. Bajaj relies on segment leading comfort with ‘Comfortec technology’ of the Platina brand.
      For Bajaj, its Platina range is an important one. The series contributes to the most sales in the 100 cc segment after the winning Pulsar range. While with the Pulsar, Bajaj has offered a wide capacity range, Bajaj Platina as a brand is a lone warrior. It’s essentially a 100 cc motorcycle. As such, feature improvement keeping in mind market dynamics can help improve its value proposition in a segment where demand is unending.
      2021 Bajaj Platina Electric Start
      Narayan Sundararaman, Head of Marketing, Bajaj Auto Ltd said, “The brand Platina has an unmatched proposition of Comfort with over 7 million satisfied customers as a testament to its segment-leading attributes. The new Platina 100ES offers yet another compelling proposition at a ground-breaking price that allows the vast majority of Kick start riders to upgrade to the much sought convenience of self-start along with the Comfort-Tec technology.” More

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      Yamaha R15 Prices Increased By Rs 2,700 – New Price List March 2021

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      Image – Yo Riders
      There are no mechanical changes or feature additions. The bike is still significant cheaper than KTM RC 125

      The Yamaha R15 V3.0 has cemented its position as the sportiest 150 cc motorcycle in the market. With a comprehensive array of big bike features and an attractive price tag, the motorcycle offers a compelling value for money if you are an enthusiast who is keen on learning the ropes before graduating to high performance machines.
      Yamaha R15 V3.0
      It seems Yamaha India is finding it tricky to keep the popular fully faired compact displacement sportsbike’s pricing from inflating every now and then. In what is a periodic upward revision of the prices, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 has gotten dearer by INR 2,700.
      Yamaha R15
      New Price Mar 2021
      Blue
      1,51,700
      Grey
      1,50,600
      Dark Knight
      1,52,700
      The revised price tag for the motorcycle in Thunder Grey and Dark Knight are INR 1,50,600 and INR 1,52,700 respectively. The Racing Blue variant currently retails at INR 1,51,700 (all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). All three colours got expensive by INR 2,700.
      There are no changes to the motorcycle or its features. Despite the price hike, the Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 is still nearly INR 12,000 cheaper than the KTM RC 125, its closest competition. The Japanese motorcycle offers a larger engine with more power and quite a few important additional features compared to its Austrian counterpart.
      Yamaha R15 March 2021 Prices, In Rs, Ex-sh
      Specifications at a glance
      The Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 has been here for quite sometime and yet it continues to retain its appeal thanks to a time proven 155 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which dishes out 18.6 hp and 14.1 Nm of torque. A 6-speed transmission is paired to the fuel injected motor by means of a slipper and assist clutch.
      The Deltabox frame is supported by telescopic front fork and rear monocross suspension. The 17 alloy wheels are shod with 100/80-17 front and 140/70-R17 tyres, and retarded by 282 mm front and 220 mm rear discs. Dual-channel ABS comes as a standard fitment.
      The Yamaha R15 V3.0 is equipped with LED headlamps, fully digital instrument console with fuel consumption indicator, gear position indicator, gear shift timing light and so on. It also gets side stand engine cut-off switch and a range of accessories including LED turn indicators, mobile charging port, frame sliders, skid plates, etc.
      Yamaha has the most comprehensive lineup in the Indian 150 cc motorcycle segment with as many as four models, each with different appeals. The brand’s strategy to shift its focus towards automatic scooters and sportier motorcycles instead of slinging it out in the unforgiving commuter motorcycle segment with stalwarts like Hero and Honda seems to be working as intended. Yamaha may not be up there with the leaders in terms of sheer sales volumes, but the Japanese brand has been making steady gains in the segments it chose to be in. More

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      NIJ Automotive Launches 3 New Electric Scooters – QV60, Accelero, Flion

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      NIJ Automotive Electric Scooters
      These electric scooters promise low service cost and 25 times more cost saving as compared to petrol vehicles within 1 year of purchase

      NIJ Automotive, manufacturers of electric scooters and vehicle batteries based in Agra, Uttar Pradesh have three electric scooters in their lineup. Called QV60, Accelero and Flion, these e-scooters promise several advantages over their petrol powered counterparts.
      The makers claim that their electric scooters offers a comfortable ride, low service cost and upto 25 times more cost saving as against petrol vehicles in the same segment within one year of purchase. These e-scooters come in at a time to battle the global crisis against pollution and while fuel prices are on a continuous rise in the country.
      NIJ QV60
      The QV60 e-scooter is priced at Rs.51,999. It is built of steel with a lightweight body with features that include LED projector headlamps, tubeless tyres, an LED color display, keyless entry, find-my-scooter feature and an anti-theft lock and alarm system.
      It receives its power via a 60V VRLA battery with a high torque BLDC motor and suspension is managed by adjustable rear shock absorber and telescopic front suspension. Reverse gear and adjustable speed are also among its features. Battery charging is accomplished in 6 hours.
      NIJ QV60 Electric Scooter
      NIJ Accelerio
      The Accelerio e-scooter carries a price tag of Rs.45,000. It is presented in Red and Gold color options and receives LED projector headlamps, a digital LED speedometer, a long foot board and back rest for the pillion rider. Features go on to include central locking system, find-my-scooter function, remote access control and anti-theft lock and alarm. The e-scooter rides on 10 inch alloy wheels and gets a USB charging socket for mobile.
      The Accelerio scooter commands high ground clearance and best in class acceleration with a range upto 95 km per charge while in Eco mode. It gets 130mm disc brake in the front and 110mm drum brake at the rear and telescopic suspension in the front and dual coil spring hydraulic suspension at the rear.
      The Accelerio scooter is powered by a high torque BLDC motor with 60V 3A charging time in 8-10 hours and offering per km running cost at just 12 paise. One touch auto repair and maintenance along with reverse gear function are also seen on the Accelerio scooter. Dimensions stand at 1670x640x1110mm with wheelbase of 1280mm and kerb weight of 86 kgs along with ground clearance at 155mm.
      NIJ Automotive Electric scooters – Accelero, QV60 and Flion
      NIJ Flion
      NIJ Automotive also has the Flion e-scooter in its lineup, priced at Rs.47,000. Offered in colour options of Pearl White, Cherry Red and Pune Black, the Flion boasts of a GPS enabled system, anti-theft alarm, IOT inside, reverse and parking assist, push button start and USB charging along with 3 riding modes. It is larger in dimensions as compared to the Accelerio standing 1820x660x1120mm with a wheelbase of 1280mm.
      Kerb weight is at 86 kgs and ground clearance at 15mm while it shares all its power, battery, braking and transmission options with the Accelerio scooter. NIJ Automotive offers a three year warranty on each of its three e-scooters. All three are low speed scooters with 25 kmph top speed.
      NIJ Automotive Electric scooters
      Speaking to Rushlane, NIJ Automotive said, “NIJ Automotive is based in Agra, localisation of the components is an on going exercise. We have started to work with chassis manufacturers and wire harness manufacturers, BMS for Lithium battery is being sourced from local manufacturer. As of now the planned capacity is of 10,000 vehicles per year.
      We have made the investment of Rs 5 crore. Our production started just before the lockdown began, which did further delayed the official launch of the products. However, the company has been working on researching and improving the product since 2018. Our future plan is to develop Hub motors in India.” More

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      2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Detailed In Official Video

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      2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
      Priced at £15,999 (equivalent to INR 16.39 lakh), KTM 1290 Super Adventure R gets revised styling and a new powerplant

      KTM is known to possess a wide array of motorcycles under its portfolio which makes it an ideal brand to look out for if one is a true biking enthusiast. Among all the segments, we feel that adventure motorcycles are its forte since it has a long list of derivatives and configurations plus the fact that they are easily customisable.
      The Austrian bikemaker has now revealed the latest avatar of the meanest and the baddest adventure tourers under its roof. The brand has given its flagship 1290 Super Adventure R a significant makeover for 2021. Recently, its sibling Super Adventure S made its debut with which it shares a lot of mechanicals.
      Revised Styling
      To start with its styling, 1290 Super Adventure R looks nothing like its other adventure tourer siblings from KTM. it wears a heavily revised bodywork and it isn’t just for show. The new panel improves ergonomics when the rider decides to trot on to some broken paths.
      In fact, the colour scheme with respect to other KTM models is rather funky. Flashes of orange have been retained in the frame and external crashes while panels have been sprayed predominantly with blue and white that resemble the brand’s machines seen in the Dakar Rally.
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      The bike’s frontal area is reduced which makes it slimmer than before, thus making it easier for handling on tougher undulated terrains. More noticeably it misses out on a traditional beak which most contemporary ADVs get.
      It boasts a shorter, rally-inspired adjustable windscreen along with a high-strength tapered aluminium handlebar. It gets an all-new single-piece stepped-up seat but at 880mm, it is one heck of a climb even for taller riders even though it is down by 10mm.
      Mechanical Specifications
      Underneath that skin, it features a new Euro 5-compliant 1301ccc LC8 V-twin liquid-cooled engine which kicks out 160 bhp and 138 Nm of peak torque. It is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a hydraulically actuated slipper clutch.
      2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
      Also by shredding around 1.6 kg, which has been achieved by employing new crankcases, this bike now gets a stronger power to weight ratio. This motor has also received an updated cooling system and fresh coatings in its latest update.
      The hardware setup is equally impressive for adventure trails. The Harley Davidson Pan America-rival is built on a Chromium-Molybdenum Steel trellis frame with an aluminium subframe suspended on a fully adjustable WP XPLOR 48mm fork at front and a WP XPLOR shock absorber at rear with both units having a travel of 220mm. It rides on 21-inch rear and 18-inch rear wrapped around by Bridgestone tubeless tyres. Stopping power comes from 4-piston and 2-piston Brembo callipers at front and rear respectively.
      Features & Electronic Aids
      Being a flagship, the ergonomics and mechanicals are complemented by loads of electronics that assist the rider. These include a 6-axis IMU, motor slip regulation, a quick shifter, off-road ABS, traction control and stability control. It gets four standard riding modes including Rain, Street, Sport, and Offroad and an additional Rally mode as an option. Other notable features include a 7-inch TFT instrument display which is compatible with KTM My Ride connectivity app. More

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      2021 Yamaha NMax 155 Scooter Gets Updated With New Colours

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      2021 Yamaha NMAX 155
      NMax 155 shares the same 155cc motor with Yamaha Aerox 155 and YZF R15 V3

      Yamaha has introduced a new colour option on its flagship scooter NMax 155 in Indonesia. The Maxi-style scooter will now be available in a Prestige Silver colour option which also gets a gloss black-finished bodywork accompanied by brushed gold-finished alloy wheels.
      Apart from this cosmetic update, rest of the scooter is identical to the regular model. The Japanese brand believes that addition of this new colour option will further widen the choices for the consumers. Other colours on offer include Maxi Signature Black and Matte Blue.
      Styling
      This colour scheme was also introduced in other Yamaha models such as the recently launched Aerox 155 scooter. Design-wise, this version of NMax 155 is same as the rest of the lineup which gets a maxi-style body.
      It gets an LED headlight and taillight, a black screen guard and a sloping single-piece seat. The silver colour option has been specifically developed by Yamaha to fully expose the curves of the scooter’s body in order to make it look more elegant and premium which it does.
      2021 Yamaha NMAX 155
      Powertrain Specs
      The Japanese automaker retails NMax 155 in three variants- standard, Connected and Connected with ABS and has been made available across the entire range. Underneath its body, it gets a 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which also drives its sibling Aerox 155 and YZF R15 V3.
      In Nmax, this unit kicks out 15.4 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm at 6,500 rpm and is mated to a traditional V-belt CVT to carry out transmission duties. In its latest iteration, it is equipped with electronic fuel injection (EFI) as well.
      Features on offer
      The new NMax is also offered with loads of modern gizmos such as a TFT digital instrument cluster, keyless system, traction control system, idle start/stop system and an electric power socket. It gets a Communication Control Unit (CCU) technology which could be connected to Yamaha’s Y-Connect application on a smartphone via Bluetooth. It provides information such as message and call notifications, parking location, recommended maintenance, fuel consumption and malfunction notification.
      2021 Yamaha NMAX 155
      The Maxi scooter measures 1935mm in length, 740mm in width and 1160mm in height. Its saddle height is pegged at 765 mm while it tips the weighing scales at 131 kg. It employs a ‘backbone frame’ that is suspended on telescopic forks at front and a swingarm rear suspension. As good as it looks and performs on the road, Yamaha is unlikely to launch NMax 155 in India anytime soon as it would be difficult for the company to price it competitively. More

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      Electric Scooter Full Charge In 15 Minutes – New Gen Battery Charging Tech By Indian Startup

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      Log 9 Battery Pack Powered Electric Scooter
      The technology is claimed to offer 5x more power while being 5x safer

      Bangalore-based deep technology startup Log 9 Materials which was incubated by IIT Roorkee has unveiled rapid charging battery packs for two and three-wheeler electric vehicles. The battery packs which are claimed to be fully charged in under 15 minutes will be targeting the B2B segment once the pilot runs are completed.
      Log 9 Materials ultra-fast charging battery packs
      Based on supercapacitor technology, Log 9’s ultra-fast charging battery packs employ graphene which is claimed to make them superior as compared to their conventional lithium-ion counterparts. The company says that the rapid charging battery packs can last more than 15 years thereby arriving at a very low cost/km ratio.
      The graphene based supercapacitor battery packs are also claimed to be five times more powerful and five times better when it comes to fire and impact resistance when compared to widely used lithium-ion battery packs. As far as the range is concerned, the two wheeler (scooters, motorcycles) battery packs are said to offer a true range of 70 km on a full charge while the three wheeler (rickshaw / cargo) battery packs are good for 60-80 km.
      Log 9 has commenced large scale pilot projects with logistic, mobility and e-commerce giants including Amazon, Delhivery, Vogo, Shadaowfax etc. The pilot program is expected to run for few more months before the commercial launch. The focus will be on the intra-city B2B segment which also includes two wheelers used for food deliveries.
      Log 9 Battery Pack Powered Electric 3 Wheeler
      Advantages and prospects
      The current two and three wheelers EVs in our market have an average charging time of 4 to 5 hours. Given that a fleet’s revenue generating capacity is directly linked to downtime, rapid charging batteries have significant potential in increasing profitability in the long run.
      Speaking about the business prospects, Log 9’s Founder and CEO Akshay Singhal revealed that the company has identified OEMs and fleet operators in both two and three wheeler segments for the integration of its graphene-based rapid charging battery packs.It is estimated that there are nearly 10 lakh two wheelers involved in the country’s last mile delivery segment and this population is projected to triple by 2025. This is also the segment which is witnessing largest EV adoption in the country.
      Log 9 believes that its ultra-fast charging battery packs are the most viable solution to maximize the performance of last-mile two and three wheeler applications. The technology is claimed to be much more cost effective than battery swapping approach which involves heavy investments and operational hassles.
      Log 9 Materials has been working on various energy storage solutions for electric vehicle applications. It is said to be the only company in the country to be actively working on Alumininum fuel cell technology which is suitable for long haul LCVs and HCVs. This project is currently in development stage. More

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      Royal Enfield Cruiser 650 Ground Clearance Detailed In New Spy Shots

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      Royal Enfield 650cc Cruiser
      The upcoming 650cc cruiser twins are likely to offer different riding dynamics and wear different monikers

      Royal Enfield fans are an excited bunch as the company has plans to launch multiple new products, hence every spy shot of an upcoming motorcycle gets noticed. While the company has quite a few exciting launches headed in the coming future, one of the bikes that has garnered a lot of attention is the brand’s upcoming 650cc cruiser.
      Test mules of the cruiser have been spotted on multiple occasions over the past year or so but only a couple of months we came to know that there might be more than one derivative of the upcoming bike. It might be the case of two different models or two different variants of the same model.
      Building on the popularity of 650cc Twins, this new cruiser will share its underpinnings as well as its power source with the twin roadsters. The first hint of a new addition to the Royal Enfield family was dropped at the EICMA 2018 where it showcased the KX Bobber Concept. When the first prototype was spotted last year, it bore a lot of resemblance with the concept displayed at EICMA.
      Design Highlights
      Among the two derivatives of the cruiser spotted earlier, one boasts of a traditional cruiser setup with forward-set footpegs, a wide handlebar and a typical low-slung stance. The other one has a more conventional upright seating position with center-set footpegs and slightly shorter handlebars. While the former is expected to wear a brand new name tag, the latter is expected to wear the branding of either Classic 650 or Meteor 650.

      Cruisers generally have a longer wheelbase and low seat height. This combination probably results in lower ground clearance. The latest spy video is credit to way2speed. As can be seen above, the video gives a better idea about the ground clearance of the 650cc Cruiser.
      Design-wise, both motorcycles adopt retro classic elements although the KX650 looks like a proper cruiser while the other one is a classic roadster. The former also wears a fatter 130 section of tyres and a larger rear fender. Common design elements on both bikes include a retro-styled round headlamp, a low split-style saddle and twin exhausts. A pillion backrest could be offered as an accessory on both bikes.
      Expected Hardware, Features & Powertrain
      As mentioned earlier, both bikes will share underpinnings with the current 650cc Twins- Interceptor and Continental GT. However, suspension setup is likely to be different. These cruisers are expected to feature upside down USD forks at front and twin shock absorbers at rear which are mounted at a greater angle than what is seen on 650 Twins.
      RE 650cc cruiser
      Disc brakes on both ends are almost a given. Other features expected to be on offer are dual-channel ABS, slipper and assist clutch and a semi-digital instrument console with a dedicated pod for Tripper Navigation.
      As far as powertrain is concerned, it will draw its power from the familiar 648cc parallel-twin air-cooled motor that cranks out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a six-speed gearbox. More details on these motorcycles are expected to be furnished ahead of their launch. We expect at least one of them hit showrooms by the end of this year. More