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      Electric Scooter, Motorcycle Sales 2020 – Hero, Okinawa, Ampere, Ather, Revolt, Bajaj

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      Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
      The fear of use of public transport fuels surge in the two wheeler sales and more impetus has been shown in the electric scooter segment

      Even as the two wheeler segment has been noting positive sales over the past few months, the demand for electric two wheelers draws particular attention. In 2020 calendar year, a period which many have viewed with much frustration on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, two wheeler sales have soared.
      The electric two wheelers have been more in demand, especially considering the many benefits that it offers. When talking about the past year, there were around 27,260 electric two wheelers registered in the country.
      Hero Electric Commands 30.3% Market Share
      Hero Electric is India’s largest electric two wheeler manufacturer for 2020 with a market share of 30.3 percent and sales of 8,252 units. The automaker currently has 13 lithium-ion scooters in its portfolio and has recently announced a 5 year warranty across all models purchased between 1st Jan and 31st March 2021 which could boost sales even further.
      Okinawa was the second highest seller of electric bikes in India. Currently commanding a 20.5 percent market share, the company sold 5,601 units in the past year. The company has just launched the new Dual electric scooter in India priced at Rs.59k. It is primarily for B2B operations and can even be used for personal use with a range of 130 km on a single charge.
      Electric Two Wheeler Sales Registrations 2020
      Ampere and Ather Electric Scooters
      At No. 3 was Ampere Vehicles with 4,521 units sold in the past year and currently holding a 16.6 percent market share. Ampere electric scooter lineup includes the Reo (Rs. 43,490), V48 (Rs. 37,390) Zeal (Rs. 68,799), AmpereV48 (Rs. 37,390) and top of the line Magnus (Rs. 73,990).
      Ather Energy also noted increased sales of electric scooters in the past year with 3,025 units sold and market share of 11.2 percent. Ather has recently inaugurated a new showroom in Mumbai and announced that it will be expanding the reach of its 450X e-scooter to 20 cities by Q1 2021.
      Revolt, Bajaj, TVS
      Lower down the order at No. 5 was Revolt Intellicorp with sales of 2,085 units in 2020 and market share of 7.7 percent. Towards the end of last year, the company announced a price hike for its two electric bikes RV300 and RV400.
      Electric Two Wheeler Sales Registrations 2020
      Bajaj has also noted increased demand for its Chetak e-scooter. Sales in the past year stood at 1,243 units and now the company is opening sales to 24 new cities in FY22 after restricting them to only Pune and Bangalore. The pandemic situation had caused constraints in supply of battery cells as these are procured from Wuhan, China. Last month, Dec 2020 saw 0 units of Chetak produced. Chetak wholesales were at 1,337 units in 2020.
      E-scooter makers PURE EV (718) and Benling EV (552) also contributed some numbers in the past year. Jitendra New EV was on the 9th spot with 434 EV two wheelers sold followed by TVS on No 10. TVS registered 232 units of their iQube electric scooter in 2020, while wholesales were at 290 units. It is only in Bangalore that the TVS e-scooter is on sale.
      Other names in the list includes NDS Eco, Avan Motors, Gemopai Electric, MEW Electricals, Li-on Electrik, Ira Edutech, Eco Fuel Systems, M2GO Electric Vehicle, SBTEK E Moto, Electreca Vehicles, etc.
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      2021 Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Teased Officially – Launch 16th Feb

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      2021 Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Teaser
      The recently launched Honda H’Ness CB350 rivals the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350, Benelli Imperiale and Jawa Forty-Two

      Honda has been able to turn many heads with the recently launched Hness 350. While many of us were eyeing for a design based on the Rebel Cruiser, Honda has pleasantly surprised us by revealing an all-new bike with a classic retro design.
      The bike employs a new locally developed 350cc mill and carries design elements that are inspired by earlier larger retro-styled motorcycles. During the unveiling event, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) revealed its plan of expanding its premium retail vertical- Big Wing dealerships across the country by further strengthening its product portfolio.
      Honda’s Big Wing Expansion
      During the presentation, the Japanese brand also revealed a background art that would possibly suggest some new products in Honda’s Big Wing lineup. While three out of the four body arts could be identified as- CB500F- a naked roadster, CB500R- a fully-faired track bike; and CB500X- an adventure tourer. All three bikes have been in development for a long time now and are expected to be launched within a short space of time next year. All three bikes will employ the same set of powertrains.
      However, things get interesting when the fourth bike’s silhouette resembles the recently revealed H’Ness CB350 which makes us believe that there might be another product on the way from the Japanese bike maker. Today, Honda India has officially shared the teaser of this 4th bike, which was first teased during the CB350 launch.
      2021 Honda CB350 Cafe Racer Teaser
      As per the latest teaser, this bike is going to be a cafe racer, based on the CB350. It will be powered by the same engine as the CB350. The H’Ness CB350 is powered by a locally developed 348cc unit single-cylinder, air-cooled unit which produces 21 bhp and 30 Nm of peak torque.
      This unit is linked to a 5-speed gearbox. It is priced at Rs 1.86 lakhs ex-sh for the base variant and Rs 1.92 lakhs for the top variant. CB350 Cafe Racer variant will be launched on 16th Feb, and is expected to be priced around the same range as the existing CB350.
      An Even Bigger Thump Coming?
      At the time of CB350 launch Honda specifically mentioned that a “bigger thump is on the way”. It is possible that they were referring to yet another motorcycle, which will be more powerful than the CB350. In all probability, this bike will employ a 500cc engine. Now, the question arises whether it will be the same 500cc twin-cylinder unit that powers the above trio of bikes or a locally produced 500cc single-cylinder bike.
      If this theory indeed holds some ground, we might see a retro-styled design CB500 in a few years. It will be of greater significance since its key rival Royal Enfield has discontinued all its 500cc offerings earlier this year. Therefore, there is an opening in market that has been left vacant and Honda will be aiming to occupy this space.
      Even before the launch of CB350, there were murmurs about a bigger displacement bike on the same platform. Although, these are just speculations at the moment and things will hopefully get clearer in future. The CB500 twins are powered by a 471cc parallel-twin engine which kicks out 47 bhp and 43 Nm of peak torque. More

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      2021 Jawa, Jawa 42, Perak Prices Increased – New vs Old Price List

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      Jawa Motorcycles
      Jawa brand of motorcycles directly competes with Royal Enfield motorcyles in the mid-displacement segment of retro motorcyles

      Classic Legends has increased prices on all its Jawa models in India namely Jawa Classic, Forty-Two and Perak. The latest price hike is applicable with immediate effect and has been implemented across all models of the said bikes. This is the second price hike since adoption of the stringent BS6 emission norms a few months back.
      Price Hike of Jawa
      Starting with Jawa, all variants of the retro-style classic motorcycle have witnessed an increment in their ex-showroom prices by Rs 2,987. It is offered in two variants- single-channel ABS and dual-channel ABS. The base trim with silver and grey colour variants were offered at a price of Rs Rs 1,73,164. After the latest hike in prices, it costs Rs 1,76,151.
      The Maroon coloured variant of the single-channel ABS trim was previously priced Rs 1,74,228 and after the latest price revision, it is now available at Rs 1,77,215. Coming to the dual-channel variants, the black and grey colour options are now available at a price of Rs 1,85,093 as opposed to Rs 1,82,106 prior to the hike. Similarly, price of the Maroon option has been increased from Rs 1,83,170 to Rs1,86,157.
      Price hike of Forty-Two, Perak
      Talking about the brand entry-level model Forty-Two, price hike across all variants is constant at Rs 2987. For single-channel ABS variants, prices for Haley’s Teal and Starlight Blue colour options have increased from Rs 1,60,300 to Rs Rs 1,63,287.
      Jawa Price List Jan 2021
      Prior to the latest price hike, the Lumos Lime shade was offered at a price of Rs 1,64,164 instead of Rs 1,67,151. On the other hand, colour options such as Nebula Blue, Comet Red and Galactic Green were previously priced at Rs 1,65,228 and will now be offered at a price of Rs 1,68,215.
      Also Read – Royal Enfield Prices Jan 2021
      The company’s flagship product Perak is available in a solitary trim and will now be offered at a price of Rs 1,97,487. The bobber which recently celebrated its first anniversary in the market was previously priced at Rs 1,94,500. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi.
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Jawa
      Jan-21
      Dec-20
      Black / Grey Single ABS
      1,76,151
      1,73,164
      Maroon Single ABS
      1,77,215
      1,74,228
      Black / Grey Dual ABS
      1,85,093
      1,82,106
      Maroon Dual ABS
      1,86,157
      1,83,170
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Jawa 42 Single ABS
      Jan-21
      Dec-20
      Haley’s Teal / Starlight Blue
      1,63,287
      1,60,300
      Lumos Lime
      1,67,151
      1,64,164
      Comet Red, Galactic Green, Nebula Blue
      1,68,215
      1,65,228
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Jawa 42 Dual ABS
      Jan-21
      Dec-20
      Haley’s Teal / Starlight Blue
      1,72,229
      1,69,242
      Lumos Lime
      1,76,093
      1,73,106
      Comet Red, Galactic Green, Nebula Blue
      1,77,157
      1,74,170
      Ex-sh
      New Price
      Old Price
      Perak
      1,97,487
      1,94,500
      Updated Forty-Two Spied
      Spy shots of the updated Jawa Forty-Two surfaced on the internet recently which showed a handful of updates on the retro-modern motorcycle. It will be launched soon, and could command an even higher price.
      The updated Forty-Two was seen with blacked-out mechanical components such as its engine, front and rear suspension units, exhaust pipe and headlamp bezel and turn indicator housings. Another major update is the inclusion of blacked-out alloy wheels as opposed to wire-spoke wheels offered previously. More

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      Bajaj Sales, Exports Dec 2020 – Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar, Chetak

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      Bajaj Pulsar 220F
      In line with industry trends, Bajaj has posted modest growth in December 2020

      A total of 1,22,750 units were sold in the domestic market, which is YoY growth of 1.63%. Sales during the corresponding period in 2019 stood at 1,20,776 units.
      Bajaj export numbers are even better, with YoY growth 27.67%. A total of 2,00,826 units were exported in December 2020, as compared to 1,57,302 units in December 2019. With export numbers significantly higher that domestic sales, it clearly demonstrates the company’s dominance in overseas markets.
      Pulsar, Platina lead in domestic sales
      Pulsar range continues to be the top selling brand in the domestic market with 75,421 units sold in December 2020. YoY growth is 48.08%, as compared to 50,931 units sold in December 2019.
      Max sales are from Pulsar 125 with 42,686 units sold in December 2020. YoY growth is a whopping 183.03%, as compared to 15,082 units sold in December 2019. Next bestseller in the range is Pulsar 150 with 19,958 units sold in December 2020. However, YoY growth is down by -25.47%.
      Bajaj Domestic Sales Engine Size Wise – Dec 2020
      Platina takes the second spot with 30,740 units sold in December 2020. YoY sales are down -14.41%, as compared to 35,914 units sold in December 2019. Platina is the company’s top selling product in 75-110cc category.
      CT is next with 13,835 units sold in December 2020. YoY sales have more than halved, as compared to 30,758 units sold in December 2019. At number four is Avenger with 1,976 units sold in December 2020. YoY sales are down by -21.40%, as compared to 2,514 units sold in December 2019.
      At number five, Dominar appears to be gaining traction with YoY growth of 330.56%. A total of 775 units were sold in December 2020, as compared to 180 units in December 2019.
      Bajaj Domestic Sales Brand Wise – Dec 2020
      Chetak comes in at number six with just three units sold in December 2020. Next is Discover, which has zero sales in the month.
      Boxer, Pulsar, CT dominate exports
      With 1,31,284 units exported in December, Boxer continues to be the most popular Bajaj motorcycle in overseas markets. YoY growth is 40.91%, as compared to 93,168 units exported in December 2019. Most Boxer exports are in 75-110cc category, followed by 126-150cc and 111-125cc.
      Bajaj Exports Engine Size Wise – Dec 2020
      Next Bajaj bestseller in overseas markets is Pulsar with 37,024 units exported in December 2020. YoY growth is 52.09%, as compared to 24,344 units exported in December 2019. Max Pulsar exports are in 151-200cc category.
      At number three is CT, with 14,765 units exported in December 2020. YoY numbers are down by -43.40%, as compared to 26,088 units exported in December 2019.
      Bajaj Exports Brand Wise – Dec 2020
      At number four and five are Discover and Platina with exports of 10,326 and 3,699 units, respectively. While Discover has positive YoY growth, Platina has registered negative growth in December 2020.
      At number six, Dominar has made impressive gains. Exports are up from 702 units in December 2019 to 3,564 units in December 2020. Avenger comes in last with 164 units exported in December 2020. YoY numbers are down -65.25%, as compared to 472 units exported in December 2019. More

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      Royal Enfield First Stand Alone Store In Japan – Launches Himalayan, Classic, Bullet, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield Japan Store
      Royal Enfield expands its global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250-750cc) presence by entering Japan

      Royal Enfield has announced the launch of its first standalone, flagship Store in Tokyo. With this, operations in Japan commence. The store is located in Suginami-Tokyo and has on display a wide range of Royal Enfield motorcycles.
      This strategic announcement is in line with Royal Enfield’s quest to grow its international business in the global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250-750cc). It’s Tokyo entry further strengthens Royal Enfield’s resolve in South East Asia.
      Vinod K Dasari, CEO, Royal Enfield said, “At the heart of everything we do, lies the fundamental experience of life that is authentic and real, and with that ideology we have not just pioneered and led, but also expanded the mid-size segment in India and across the world.”
      Royal Enfield sees the same opportunity in Japan. A nation with a huge commuter base that looks forward to upgrading to a motorcycle that enables the pursuit of exploration, and is accessible and practical enough for daily riding. Japan no doubt proves itself as an evolved motorcycling ecosystem built on a matured riding culture.
      Royal Enfield Japan Store
      Royal Enfield’s distributor, PCI Co
      Vimal Sumbly, Royal Enfield’s Head of Business – APAC markets, unveiled an ambitious outlook “Royal Enfield has become a very important player in the global mid-size motorcycle market by re-inventing this space with motorcycles that are evocative, engaging and great fun to ride. We are delighted to be formally entering Japan, which happens to be one of the key motorcycling destinations for avid motorcyclists around the world.”
      The endeavour is made possible through Royal Enfield’s distributor, PCI Co. Ltd. Royal Enfield is keen on building a bigger, more exciting motorcycle community in Japan. The motorcycle manufacturer plans for ambitious business growth and expansion in Japan, backed by best customer service and experience.
      Royal Enfield motorcycles line-up for Japan
      Royal Enfield has made its Japanese market entry with five of its motorcycles to introduce both its single-cylinder, and twin cylinder engines. The product portfolio includes Bullet 500; Classic 500; Himalayan (411cc); Int 650; and Continental GT 650.
      Royal Enfield Japan Store
      Having exercised its dominance in the mid-size segment for decades, Royal Enfield has in recent years set it’s target in international markets. In India it’s the 350cc segment that has been a winner for Royal Enfield. Overseas markets is where Royal Enfield is trying to strengthen its above 400cc market. With Japan being the manufacturer’s newest market addition. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Spied Testing – Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X Rival

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      Ola Electric Scooter Spied
      The Ola electric scooter will be equipped with swappable lithium-ion battery pack which is expected to have a range of up to 240 km

      Ola Electric acquired Dutch-based Etergo electric scooter manufacturer last year and is working on building what is expected to be the world’s largest scooter factory. The company has tied up with Siemens to built the aforementioned factory in Tamil Nadu with an investment of INR 2,400 cr. The Ola electric scooter is expected to be launched in India sometime in second half of 2021.
      Ola electric scooter
      The Etergo AppScooter aka Ola electric scooter has been spotted testing at what looks like a private test facility in India. The camouflaged prototypes are identical to the international version in terms of styling and equipment. The scooter adopts a sleek bodywork with LED headlight, an unconventional single telescopic front suspension, alloy wheels, etc.
      The final specifications of the electric powertrain are not clear as of now but the AppScooter’s removable lithium-ion battery configuration is expected to be retained. Depending on the number of cells used, the scooter’s maximum range can be up to 240 km on a single charge. The 0-45 kmph comes in about 3.9 seconds and the scooter has an estimated top speed of around 100 kmph.
      Ola may make some noticeable changes to the AppScooter to make is more suitable for the Indian market and to keep the costs in check. There could also be multiple variants with different battery sizes to cover a wider range of audience.
      Ola Electric Scooter Spied
      Features
      Being a premium product, the Ola electric scooter will feature LED headlamp, LED tailight, alloy wheels, front disc brake, colour TFT instrument display with smartphone connectivity features, a dedicated smartphone app to interact with the scooter and so on.
      We expect the scooter to be priced upward to INR 1 lakh (ex-showroom). Intended rivals will be Ather 450X, Bajaj e-Chetak, TVS iQube and a whole other premium electric scooters that are on their way to our market.
      Manufacturing
      Upon completion, Ola Electric’s Tamil Nadu plant is said to generate 10,000 employment opportunities and have an installed annual production capacity of 2 million units. In addition to serving the promising Indian electric scooter market, the upcoming factory will also manufacture Ola electric scooter for international markets with focus on Europe, Asia and Latin America.
      As of now, achieving large scale production from the get go has been a challenge for the e-mobility startups in the country but with massive investment in the factory, Ola seems to have this issue covered (provided supply chain infrastructure is sorted as well). Kick starting retail operations across the country from day one would help Ola slingshot ahead of its rivals who are trying a phase-wise launch due to production and supply chain constraints.
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      2021 Benelli TRK 502 ADV Launch Price Rs 4.8 L – Bookings Open At Rs 10k

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      2021 Benelli TRK 502
      BS6 updated Benelli TRK 502 is priced aggressively – This is introductory ex-sh price

      Benelli has expanded its BS6 lineup in India by introducing its adventure tourer TRK 502 in India. The updated TRK 502 has been reached dealerships across the country. The latest iteration of the tourer bike will not only have cleaner emissions but will feature several new updates.
      The middleweight ADV is priced from Rs 4.79 lakh ex-sh for the Grey colour and Rs 4.89 lakhs for the Red and White colour option. All prices are introductory, and ex-sh. TRK lineup consists of two new models- 502 and 502X, the latter being an even more off-road biased model. 502X has not been launched today, it is expected to be launched at a later date.
      Updated Design & Features
      The new 502 for India is starkly different from the updated TRK 502 which recently made its debut internationally. However, some of its design elements are borrowed from the international-spec model. For starters, the updated TRK 502 will receive reinforced aluminium frame knuckle guards, redesigned rearview mirrors and new handlebar grips.
      Furthermore, Benelli will be offering new backlit switches on handlebars for better convenience. The updated adventure motorcycle will come with a new semi-digital instrument console with an orange backlit LCD along with a white back-lit analogue tachometer.
      Mr. Vikas Jhabakh MD Benelli India with 2021 Benelli TRK 502
      Although it displays the same set of information displayed on the previous unit. Interestingly, these new updates are in line with its international sibling which debuted recently.
      Other notable changes include a new front mudguard finished in body colour instead of a blacked-out piece on the older TRK 502. Overall, design of the updated TRK 502 bears resemblance to its BS4 counterpart. Its traditional beak and seat along with the pillion grab rail and tail rack have been carried over from its predecessor.
      Although the seat’s profile is narrower and mounting for a pannier box is also different now. The new seat profile will help shorter riders manoeuvre this seemingly large bike in tight corners.
      2021 Benelli TRK 502
      Hardware carried over
      Underpinnings have been carried over from the outgoing model. Suspension setup is inverted USD forks at front and a rear mono-shock at rear. Alloy wheels wrapped around by road-biased tyres will be usual for the standard TRK 502. Stopping power will come from twin discs with radial caliper up front and a single disc at rear which will be assisted by dual-channel ABS as standard.
      Powertrain Specs & Expected Price
      The updated TRK 502 will feature the same 499.6cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine as in its predecessor although it will comply with the latest BS6 emission norms. In its BS6 guise, this powertrain will be capable enough to generate 46.8 bhp at 8,500rpm and 46 Nm at 6,000rpm. This unit will be mated to a six-speed gearbox. It is positioned between KTM 390 Adventure and Kawasaki Versys 650.
      2021 Benelli TRK 502 Specs
      Mr. Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director, Benelli India, said, “We are delighted to introduce the BS-VI TRK 502. It is the perfect amalgamation of an innovative technological phenomenon, unmatched ergonomics, enhanced functionality and uncompromised quality. With the transition to BS-VI norms, we are confident in further strengthening our footprint in the premium touring segment.”
      He further added, “We are working towards expanding our dealership reach and will continue to add more models in the BS-VI format over the course of the year 2021, ensuring that there is something for every biking enthusiast in the Benelli portfolio.” More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Break Up Dec 2020 – Jupiter, Apache, Ntorq, XL 100

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      Image – RJ TVS
      TVS Motor Company ended the year 2020 with positive domestic sales and exports

      TVS Motor Company, a leading two and three wheeler maker in India, released their sales figures for December 2020. It may be seen from the attached table that positive results were noted both in terms of domestic sales and exports.
      The company sold 1,76,912 units in domestic markets in the past month, up 12.51 percent as against 1,57,244 units sold in Dec 2019. Lead sellers in India included the XL 100 moped while the Jupiter and Apache also appealed to a wide range of buyers in the country.
      XL 100 sales topped the list with 59,923 units sold in the past month, up 31.21 percent as against 45,669 units sold in Dec 19. TVS XL 100 commands a 33.87 percent share in total sales. TVS Motor has also just released an XL 100 Winner Edition in India with a price tag of Rs. 49,599. This makes it Rs. 400 more expensive than the XL 100 i-Touch Special Edition.
      The TVS Jupiter scooter also noted increased sales in the past month, up 6.22 percent to 38,435 units, up from 36,184 units sold in Dec 19. Earlier this month, TVS also introduced a new variant of the Jupiter called SMW – Sheet Metal White. It is priced at Rs.63,497.
      TVS Sales Dec 2020
      TVS Apache and Ntorq
      The Apache and Ntorq also ended the year with positive growth, up 30.70 percent and 22.19 percent respectively as did the TVS Sport which has seen growth of 132.64 percent to 7,412 units sold in Dec 20 as against 3,186 units sold in the same month of the previous year.
      TVS Radeon and Pep+ along with the Zest scooter failed to gain any traction in domestic markets in Dec 20. All three models posted de-growth while sales of the TVS Star City increased 206.47 percent to 3,742 units, up from 1,221 units sold in Dec 19.
      The RR310 also noted a significant increase in demand with a 131.58 percent growth to 176 units, up from 76 units sold in Dec 19. The new iQube electric scooter also got delivered to 58 buyers in Dec 20. TVS had discontinued the Wego and Victor scooters early last year.
      TVS Exports Dec 2020
      TVS Exports up 42.30 percent
      Taking exports into account, the company noted a 42.30 percent YoY growth with positive sales across most model. Total exports in the past month stood at 80,060 units, a total of 23,799 units up from 56,261 units exported in Dec 19. The Star City 125 was a major draw in export markets.
      Exports of the Star City 125 stood at 26,359 units, up 62.39 percent as against 16,232 units exported in Dec 19. This scooter commands a 32.92 percent share in global markets. The Star City, Apache, Sport and Ntorq also noted positive exports with the Apache experiencing the most growth of 143.08 percent to 13,051 units in the past month.
      TVS XL and Victor exports also increased as did the Jupiter by 800 percent to 234 units, up from just 26 units exported in Dec 19. TVS Radeon exports ended in de-growth in Dec 20 down 31.58 percent to 520 units, from 760 units exported in Dec 19. More