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    TVS Scooter, Motorcycle Sales March 2021 – Apache, Jupiter, NTorq, Radeon

    Image – KM WheelsTVS Motor Company reports total (two wheeler and three wheeler) sales growth of 123 percent in March 2021
    March 2021 saw TVS Motor report total sales of 3,22,683 units. Growth is reported at 122.94 percent, up from 1,44,739 units at volume growth of 1,77,944 units. This includes domestic sales and exports of three wheelers and two wheelers.
    Motorcycle sales remain the strongest at 1,57,294 units at 135.92 percent growth. Sales grew from 66,673 units at volume growth of 90,621 units. Total motorcycles sales accounted for 51 percent of two-wheeler volumes. Scooter sales grew by 205.67 percent up at 1,04,513 units up from just over 34k units. Volume growth is reported at 70,322 units.
    Moped sales rose 37.76 percent up from 33,124 units. Volume growth stood at 12,506 units, up at 45,630 units. In the moped segment, TVS has an advantage like no other being the only manufacturer that still sells one. MoM moped sales fell from 51,797 units sold in Feb 21. MoM motorcycles and scooter sales are reported in the green.
    Two wheeler domestic sales growth
    Total two-wheeler domestic sales growth is reported at 114.82 percent as volumes tipped the 2 lakh units mark. At 2,02,155 units, volume gain stood at 1,08,052 units, up from 94,103 units. Two wheeler exports grew by 163.96 percent.
    TVS Motor Sales March 2021
    Exports grew to 1,05,282 units, up from 39,885 units at volume gain of 65,397 units. Total two wheeler sales grew to over 3 lakh units at 3,07,437 units at 129.45 percent. Volumes gain is reported at 1,73,449 units at volume gain of 1,33,988 units.
    The remainder of TVS’ business was contributed by 3W sales at a total of just over 15k units. In the domestic market, 3W sales was reported at about 1.1k units. Growth is reported at 151.94 percent, up from 439 units at volume growth of 667 units.
    3W exports grew by more than a third. Exports rose to 14,140 units, up from 10,312 units. Volume gain stood at 3,828 units at 37.12 percent growth. Total 3W sales is reported at 15,246 units at volume growth of 4,495 units. Volumes grew from 10,751 units at 41.81 percent growth.
    Q4 FY21 sales growth
    Total domestic sales is up by 115 percent. Volumes grew to 2,03,261 units, up from 94,542 units at volume gain of 1,08,719 units. Exports grew 137.91 percent at 1,19,422 units. Volume gain stood at 69,225 units, up from 50,197 units in March 2020.
    Q4 FY21 two wheeler sales growth is reported at 50 percent. Numbers increased from 5.9 lakh units reported in Q4 FY20 to 8.87 Lakh units in Q4 FY2020-21. Three-wheeler sales in the quarter ended March 31, 2021 is reported at 43k units, up from 41k units sold in the comparable quarter. Sales growth can be attributed to low base sales of the quarter comparable, and an increased interest in personal mobility choices amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. More

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    Hero MotoCorp Sales March 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Xpulse, Destini 125

    Hero SplendorHero MotoCorp recorded total of 5.77 lakh units in terms of domestic sales and exports
    Hero MotoCorp continued to be the most sold two-wheeler maker in India for the month of March 2021. The company has registered sales of 5,76,957 units of motorcycles and scooters in the past month, registering a 72.41 percent growth over sales in March 2020 which had stood at 3,34,647.
    Sales in March 2020 were impacted for two reasons. One was the upgrade to BS6 emission standards while it was during the same month that the COVID-19 pandemic raised its head in the country leading to a nationwide lockdown.
    YoY Domestic Sales and Exports
    Taking motorcycle and scooter sales separately into account, motorcycle sales stood at 5,24,608 units in the past month, up 71.48 percent over 3,05,932 units sold in March 20. Scooter sales saw a higher percentage of growth at 85.80 percent from 28,175 units sold in March 20 to 52,349 units sold last month.
    These took total domestic sales in March 21 to 5,44,340 units, up 71.89 percent over 3,16,685 units sold in March 20. Exports on the other hand were the highest ever in global markets in a single month. Exports stood at 32,617 units in March 21 up 81.59 percent over 17,655 units sold in March 20.
    Hero MotoCorp Sales March 2021 and FY 2021
    MoM Domestic Sales and Exports
    When assessing MoM sales of Hero MotoCorp motorcycles and scooters, it can be seen from the attached table that growth was quite significant. Motorcycle sales increased 13.13 percent from 4,63,723 units sold in Feb 21 while scooter sales saw a 25.40 percent increase from 41,744 units sold in Feb 21 to 52,349 units sold last month.
    While domestic sales saw a 12.37 percent increase as against 4,84,433 units sold in Feb 21, exports surged 55.07 percent from 21,034 units in Feb 21 to 32,617 units last month. This took total sales up 14.14 percent from 5,05,467 units sold in Feb 21 to 5,6,957 units in March 21.
    Year to Date Sales
    Taking into account the period April 2020 to March 2021, Hero MotoCorp has noted de-growth in terms of motorcycle sales to the extent of 10.97 percent. Sales stood at 59,90,440 units in the 2019-20 period, dipping to 53,33,481 units in the same period of the current year. Scooter sales however increased 9.25 percent to 4,58,058 units, up 38,779 units as against 4,19,279 units sold in the FY 2019-20 period. However, total domestic sales dipped 10.13 percent while exports increased 7.49 percent from 1,78,261 units sold in FY2019-20 to 1,91,609 units sold in FY2020-21.
    Over the past year, Hero MotoCorp has seen some significant launches of motorcycles and scooters among which were the Glamour Blaze, Pleasure+ Platinum, Maestro Edge 125 ‘Stealth’ Edition and Splendor+ Black and Accent. The company also launched the BS6 compliant Xtreme 200S and the Destini 125 Platinum.
    Recent Updates
    Hero MotoCorp also forged a partnership with Harley Davidson for development and sale of their premium range of motorcycles under the Harley Davidson brand name. The partnership also included setting up of a unit to manage Harley business in India and for the sale of parts and accessories and other riding gear via the Harley / Hero dealerships. Earlier this week, the company also announced an offer called ‘First to Ride’ under which a limited lot of 200 units of Harley Davidson bikes were offered to company employees or their family members at hefty discounts with each bike sporting the Chairman’s signature.
    In June 2020, Hero MotoCorp also announced an investment of Rs.174 crores in Ather Energy, a Bengaluru based electric scooter startup, thus taking its total shareholding in the company to 34.81 percent. More

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    Royal Enfield March 2021 Sales – Classic, Meteor, Bullet, Himalayan

    Image – KashifRoyal Enfield reports total sales growth at 84 percent for March 2021, and 12 percent decline through FY21
    With FY21 drawing to a close, auto manufacturers have found themselves riding a wave of heightened activity. Royal Enfield reported domestic sales of 60,173 units in March 2021 at 84.41 percent growth. Sales grew from 32,630 units at volume growth of 27,543 units. Exports grew to 5,885 units, up from 3,184 units.
    For Royal Enfield, the exports market is a key focus area. The company not only plans to enter more foreign markets but is using its expertise to gain global market share in the mid-segment. Its export market numbers are contributed by the above 350cc offerings it has introduced in overseas markets.
    Volume gain stood at 2.7k units at 84.83 percent growth. For the month, domestic sales accounted for 91 percent of total business, and exports for 9 percent. Total sales was up at 66k units at 84.45 percent growth. Sales rose from about 36k units at volume growth of just over 30k units.
    Dominance in below 350cc segment
    Of total sales, the upto 350cc segment is where Royal Enfield enjoys market dominance. The segment accounted for 88.51 percent of total business in March 2021. In this segment RE sells Classic, Meteor, Electra and Bullet. The above 350cc segment account for 11.49 percent of total Royal Enfield sales. In this segment, RE sells Himalayan and 650 Twins.
    Royal Enfield Sales March 2021
    Royal Enfield reported wholesales in the 350cc segment at 58,471 units at 92.52 percent growth. Sales grew from 30,372 units at volume growth of about 28k units. In the bigger segment, volumes are reported at 7,587 units at 39.42 percent growth. Volume grew from 5,442 units at volume gain of 2,145 units.
    FY21 sales
    While YoY wholesales were in the green, MoM numbers declined from a total of 69,659 units. Volume decline stood at 3,601 units at about 5 percent decline. MoM exports grew by 29.48 percent, up from 4,545 units at volume gain of 1,340 units. MoM domestic wholesales fell from 65,114 units. Volume decline is reported at 4,941 units at 7.59 percent de-growth.
    The above 350cc segment grew by 43.23 percent, up from 5,297 units at volume gain of about 3.3k units. The below 350 segment witnessed decline of 9.15 percent. Volumes fell by 5,891 units from 64,362 units.
    Following a slow start to the fiscal wherein business activity was reduced to a nought, it’s been a difficult year to play catch up or report overall growth. For FY21, Royal Enfield reported total sales of 6,12,350 at 12 percent decline, down from 6,95,959 units in FY20. Of this, exports accounted for 38,622 units. down 2 percent from 39,208 units reported in the previous fiscal. Domestic sales decline is reported at 13 percent, down at 5,73,728 units, down from 6,56,651 units. More

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    Yamaha R15 Metallic Red Colour Option Launch Price Rs 1.52 L

    Yamaha R15 V3 Metallic RedThe YZF-R15 V3.0 also available in three colours of Racing Blue, Thunder Grey and Darknight
    Yamaha Motor India has introduced a new colour option for the YZF-R15 Version 3.0 called Metallic Red. This is a part of the brand direction, ‘The Call of the Blue’. It will be available on sale from 1st April 2021 onwards and is priced at Rs.1,52,100, ex-sh.
    Apart from this new colour scheme, the YZF-R15 is also presented in colour options of Racing Blue, Thunder Grey and Darknight, priced at Rs. 1,51,700, Rs. 1,50,600 and Rs. 1,52,700 respectively. The Metallic Red colour scheme can be seen across the fairing, fuel tank and rear panel while the headlamp cowl is on a contrasting black finish.
    Yamaha R15 V3 Metallic Red
    The YZF-R15 Metallic Red sees no other changes and the fully faired bike continues to sport the same features and specifications as seen on its other coloured counterparts. One of the sportiest bikes in its segment, the YZF-R15 is currently in its third generation.
    It is regaled for its performance, features and sporty styling and rivals bikes such as Bajaj Pulsar RS200, Suzuki Gixxer SF and other fully-faired offerings in its segment. It is seen with a full LED headlamp, digital instrument cluster and in-built Side Stand Engine Cut-off Switch feature as is seen on all the models in Yamaha Line-up.
    Yamaha R15 V3 Metallic Red
    YZF-R15 Engine Specs
    The YZF-R15 Version 3.0 gets its power via a BS6 compliant 155cc, liquid cooled, SOHC, 4 valve, fuel injected engine that offers 18.37 hp power and 14.1 Nm torque. That is a drop of 0.7 hp and 0.6 Nm over the BS4 variant of the R15 V3. It gets mated to a 6 speed gearbox. It features both Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) and Assist and Slipper Clutch.
    Braking is via 282mm disc with twin piston calipers in the front and single piston caliper with 220mm disc at the rear. The bike also gets a 41mm conventional telescopic fork and aluminum swingarm monoshock unit. Dual channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) is a standard feature.
    YZF-R15 Rivals – Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 3.0 competes with the KTM RC 125, Suzuki Gixxer SF and the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 in its segment. Sales of the R15 have been really impressive. In Feb 2021, sales of R15 were about 7,000 units.
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    Simple Energy Mark 2 Electric Scooter Spied Testing – Bajaj Chetak Rival

    Simple Energy Electric ScooterUpon its launch, Mark 2 will compete against the likes of TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak Electric and Ather 450X to name a few
    Every other day we get to hear a new development regarding electric mobility in India, especially in the two-wheeler segment. With rapid advancements in e-mobility technology, we expect many new manufactures to come with new battery-powered mobility solutions in the near future.
    One of them is Simple Energy which made its name last year by revealing the upcoming flagship e-scooter internally codenamed Mark 2. Earlier this year, the Bengaluru-based EV startup raised an investment worth an undisclosed amount from angel investors. As for Mark 2, the company will be launching the e-scooter sometime later this year.
    Design & Features
    A prototype of the electric scooter was recently spotted testing wrapped under heavy camouflage. Going by the images, they seem to be clicked at a testing track. Starting with its design, it displays a futuristic styling that is complemented by a geometric body design.
    Some of the highlights are LED headlamps, LED taillights, a large and flat footboard and ergonomic seating. The startup has also revealed that the e-scooter has been completely designed using French tech giant, Dassault’s development platform.
    Simple Energy Electric Scooter
    Not just in its design, but the e-scooter is modern in terms of features as well. It will be laced with gizmos such as an IP67 rated touchscreen display, 4G and Bluetooth connectivity, a midship mounted electric motor, on-board navigation and a chain-sprocket type final drive.
    Powertrain Specs
    Coming to its specifications, the powertrain of Mark 2 will feature a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack paired to an electric motor which kicks out 9.4 bhp and 72 Nm of torque. The scooter will be offered with three dedicated riding modes- Eco, Normal and Sports. In Sports mode, Mark 2 can attain a maximum speed of 103 kmph while 0-50 kmph acceleration has been timed at 3.6 seconds.
    In Eco Mode, the scooter evidently offers the maximum range of 240 km on a single. For Normal and Sports modes, the numbers stand at 220 km and 180 km respectively on a single charge. This is way more than its immediate rivals such as Ather 450X (116 km) and Bajaj Chetak Electric (95+ km). Using a fast charger, the battery could be rejuvenated from 0-80 percent within 60 minutes.
    Simple Energy Electric Scooter
    Prospective Launch
    Earlier, Simple Energy has conceded that Mark 2 will be locally manufactured in India with localisation levels reaching up to 90 percent. This would make it eligible for the concessions under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) Scheme by the Government of India.
    The EV startup also claims that the scooter will offer the largest luggage storage in its segment of electric scooters. Simple Energy intends to start mass production of Mark 2 by June this year while deliveries are expected to commence from September 2021. It will initially be rolled out in Delhi and Bengaluru followed by Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad. More

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    2021 Triumph Bonneville Range Launch Price Rs 7.95 L To Rs 11.75 L

    2021 Triumph Bonneville T120Triumph has launched its 2021 Bonneville range in India today
    Triumph Motorcycle India has launched 6 motorcycles today. These include the variants of Street Twin, T100, T120, Speedmaster. It will also include a limited-edition Street Twin ‘Gold Line’ of which only 1000 examples will be built globally.
    The updated Bonneville range will retain their classic styling but will get some cosmetic updates, new color options and body graphics while they will all now comply with Euro 5 / BS6 emission norms. Prices in India start from Rs 7.95 lakhs, ex-sh. Below are the detailed prices.
    2021 Triumph Bonneville Range Price List
    2021 Triumph Street Twin
    This is the highest selling model in the company’s Modern Classic lineup. For 2021, it gets updated with new cast aluminum wheels measuring 18 inch front and 17 inch rear with machined spoke accents and a new ribbed bench seat with 10mm thicker seat foam while saddle height has been increased by 5mm to now 765mm. It also gets new side panels, new decals, a throttle body finisher and brushed aluminum headlamp assembly.
    The 2021 Triumph Street Twin will not see any colour changes and will be offered in three shades of Cobalt Blue, Matt Ironstone, and Jet Black. The first two colour options receive grey-and-white striped decals. The Street Twin will be powered by a 900cc parallel twin HT engine offering 65 hp power at 7,500 rpm and 80 Nm torque at 3,800 rpm while mated to a 5 speed transmission with slip and assist clutch. It gets two riding modes of Rain and Road, switchable traction control and dual channel ABS.
    2021 Street Twin
    2021 Street Twin Gold Line
    Limited to just 1,000 units of which only 100 will be reserved for UK markets, the Gold Line edition gets a unique paint scheme Matte Sapphire Black with hand painted gold lining and the Triumph heritage logo. It will also get brushed aluminum decal on the side of the fuel tank and custom details will also be seen on the it wheels with gold detailing. The Bonneville Twin Gold Line will be powered by the same engine as seen on the Street Twin.
    2021 Street Twin Gold
    2021 Bonneville T100
    It will gain in terms of design with aluminum wheel rims and crank with thin walled clutch cover and magnesium cam cover all of which relate to a lighter weight by 4 kgs over its older counterpart. Colour options will include a Lucerne Blue and Fusion White scheme, along with hand painted silver coach lines and a single Jet Black colour option or a dual tone of Carnival Red and Fusion White, with hand painted silver coach lines.
    The T100 will get an updated Euro5 compliant 900 cc engine that offers 65 hp power at 7,400 and 80 Nm torque at 3,750 rpm which is 10 hp more than that offered on its earlier engine. Fuel efficiency is pegged at 24.3 km/l. Brembo brakes, traction control and ABS will also be a part of the updates.
    2021 T100
    2021 Bonneville T120 And T120 Black
    The biggest change in the Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black lies in its engine. The T120 also sees its engine mass reduced thanks to use of a lighter crankshaft, clutch and balancer shafts. It also receives new aluminum wheel rims thus relating to an overall reduction in weight by 7 kgs to a total of 228 kgs. This weight loss along with the lower internal inertia offered by the engine results in better response.
    Triumph has also fitted the 2021 Bonneville T120 with more premium Brembo 2 piston front brake as against the Nissin unit seen on its earlier counterpart. The T120 is powered by a 1200cc, parallel twin, liquid cooled engine offering 80 hp power at 6,550 rpm and increased torque that goes up from 104 Nm to 105 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Fuel efficiency is set at 21.2 km/l.
    The T120 Black gets blacked out finishes on its engine cover, rear view mirror housing, rims and exhausts in a choice of Jet Black or sophisticated Matte Jet Black with Matte Graphite with a hand painted silver coach lining, while all other features and engine specs remain the same as seen on the T120
    2021 Bonneville Speedmaster
    Feature updates will see a new split seat setup with comfort seats for rider and pillion with 11 mm thicker foam and lumbar support, an updated instrument cluster and two new colour schemes of Red and Dual-Tone Black-and-White. It will also get 47mm Showa fork over the 41mm seen on its earlier model and brakes get updated to offer and smoother and better delivery. The updated Speedmaster will be powered by a 1200cc Euro5 engine offering 77 hp power and 106 Nm torque.
    2021 Speedmaster
    2021 Bonneville Bobber
    To be launched at a later date, it gets a larger 12 liter fuel tank as against the 9 liter units seen on its previous model. It also receives higher spec Brembo brakes, 47mm Showa forks and new 16 inch wheels while black color scheme is seen across its engine, cam and sprocket covers.
    It gets a new LED headlamp unit, switchable ABS, traction control and cruise control offered as standard. Offered in three color options of Matt Storm grey and Matt Ironstone scheme along with a new Cordovan Red and Classic Jet Black option. The Bonneville Bobber will be powered by the same engine as seen on the Speedmaster. More

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    2021 TVS Apache 310 Likely To Get New Features, Updated Suspension

    TVS Apache Thor Edition Render
    TVS Apache RR 310 competes against the likes of KTM RC 390
    TVS Motor, the Hosur-based bikemaker has revealed that it would be introducing an updated Apache RR 310 on April 7, 2021, which could bring in small updates with greater significance. In this article, we look at the possibility of all the updates on the upcoming iteration of the supersport tourer.
    Possible Updates- Improved Ride Dynamics
    For starters, it is possible that TVS might provide preload adjustability on front USD forks for RR 310 just like it did on the recently updated Apache RTR 200 4V.
    This addition would be helpful for riders who like to tune the suspension setup in accordance with their ride comfort and style. The levers should be made span-adjustable in order to tweak the controls according to the rider’s preference.
    Another possible update could be extracting more output from the 313cc motor, although this one is more of an optimistic kind since it is not very likely. Currently, the reverse-inclined, single-cylinder, DOHC motor makes 34 PS of power and 27.3 Nm of peak torque.
    Existing TVS Apache 310 BS6
    Recent updates to RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V have witnessed a slight jump in output figures with the former now returning the highest output in its segment.
    Better Electronic Aids
    One more crucial update could be improved electronic rider aids. For instance, the current ride modes of Urban and Rain do not have an accurate engine mapping that does not provide low-end torque to the motor necessary for city commutes. It could also result in the motorcycle being ridden at a higher gear for a longer part of the journey which could reduce fuel consumption.
    New Pair of Tyres
    A change that is almost a given is new tyres since the adoption of the new rule by the Government of India which bans all imports of tyres from foreign countries. Currently, RR310 employs the super sticky Michelin Road 5 tyres which could be swapped for TVS Eurogrip ProTorq Extreme Tyres. These tyres would surely be more affordable than the former.
    Overall, prices of the 2021 Apache RR 310 is expected to rise by around Rs 5,000-6,000. Currently, the faired sports bike is retailed at a price of Rs 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom). If the makers are generous, they might also throw in a couple of new colour options as well. More

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    Honda CB350RS New Black, Grey Colour – Launch For Export

    Honda CB350RS Gunmetal Black MetallicIn India, CB350RS is only offered in dual tone colours – Export market gets new single tone colour schemes
    After emerging as one of the popular options in 350cc motorcycle segment in India, CB350 range has been launched in Honda’s home market Japan. As compared to CB350 and CB350 RS in the Indian market, the names have been changed to GB350 and GB350S in Japan. These will be manufactured in India and exported to Japan. While they are largely the same in both countries, there are some differences in terms of colour options, weight and engine output.
    CB350 vs. GB350 – Key differences
    While the engine is the same in both countries, the one used in Japanese models has been tweaked to deliver slightly lesser power and torque. The 348.36cc engine on-board Honda CB350 and CB350 RS is capable of generating 21 ps of max power and 30 Nm of max torque. On Japanese GB350 and GB350S, the engine makes 20.4 ps and 29 Nm. That’s 0.6 ps and 1 Nm less, as compared to the Indian model. 5-speed gearbox is the same in both countries.
    Honda CB350 Candy Chromosphere Red
    Another difference can be seen in the colour options offered in the two countries. In Japan, GB350 is available in colour options of Candy Chromosphere Red, Matt Jeans Blue Metallic, and Matte Pearl Morion Black.
    In Comparison, CB350 is offered in two variants, DLX and DLX Pro. While DLX gets monotone colour options of Precious Red Metallic, Matte Marshal Green Metallic and Pearl Night Star Black, DLX Pro is offered in dual-tone colour options of Matte Steel Black Metallic with Matte Massive Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic with Virtuous White and Pearl Night Star Black with Spear Silver Metallic.
    Honda CB350RS Pearl Deep Mud Grey
    Talking about the sportier GB350S, colour options include Pearl Deep Mud Grey and Gunmetal Black Metallic. In India, CB350 RS is offered in monotone Radiant Red Metallic and dual-tone Black with Pearl Sports Yellow. CB350 and GB350 also differ in terms of their weight. GB350 and GB350S weigh 180 kg and 178 kg, respectively, which is 1 kg less as compared to their Indian counterparts.
    Honda CB350 Matte Pearl Morion Black
    CB350 vs. GB350 pricing
    Honda GB350 is priced at 550,000 Yen (~ Rs 3.63 lakh) and S variant at 594,000 Yen (~ Rs 3.92 lakh). In comparison, CB350 DLX and DLX Pro are priced at Rs 1.86 lakh and Rs 1.92 lakh, respectively. CB350 RS retails at 1.96 lakh for monotone variant and Rs 1.98 lakh for dual-tone model.
    In the Japanese market, GB350 will go on sale from April 22. The S variant will be available from July 15. With its elegant profile and comprehensive range of features, Honda CB350 could be introduced in several other international markets. This will reduce dependence on a single market.
    Honda CB350 Matt Jeans Blue Metallic
    In India, CB350 range has a tough task to take on market leader Royal Enfield that has 95% market share in 350cc segment. Till the time enthusiasts start accepting CB350 range as equal to or even better than Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycles, exports will fill the gap in terms of revenue generation and production capacity utilization. More