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      2024 Pulsar F250 Launch Price Rs 1.51 L – Does Not Get USD Like New N250

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      2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 LaunchedWhile both motorcycles cost the same, 2024 Pulsar F250 misses out on USD front forks and offers a semi-fairing and clip-on handlebarsIn a rather quiet manner, Bajaj Auto has launched the new 2024 Pulsar F250. Before a proper announcement, units have reached dealerships and pricing has been divulged to showrooms too. But what are the changes? Let’s take a look.2024 Pulsar F250 LaunchedEver since the 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 was launched, there was one question on every Indian motorcycle enthusiast’s mind. No, it isn’t ‘Melody itni chocolaty kyu Hai?’ Where is the update to Pulsar F250? The update is here and it brings more features and functionalities to Pulsar F250.New Instrument Cluster On Pulsar F250However, it is slightly more interesting than being a 2024 Pulsar N250 with a fairing. Even more interesting is its pricing as it costs exactly the same amount as the new 2024 Pulsar N250. Which is Rs. 1.51 lakh (ex-sh).In many ways, 2024 Pulsar F250 gets almost all the new updates that 2024 Pulsar N250 got. Except for USD front forks, though. These gold-finished USD telescopic front forks are kept exclusive to street-style Pulsar N250.[embedded content]What it does get are improved electronics in the form of Traction Control (switchable for some fun) and three ABS modes – Rain, Road and Off-Road. Cycle parts have been upgraded too. We now get larger petal discs and fatter 110-section front and 140-section rear tyres.Among other major additions to 2024 model is the new fully digital instrument cluster that we saw with 2024 Pulsar N250 along with a bunch of newer Pulsars. It gets Bluetooth connectivity with alerts, notifications, dedicated app support, turn-by-turn navigation and more.2024 Pulsar F250 Vs 2024 Pulsar N250Walkaround comparison with Pulsar N250Units of 2024 Pulsar F250 have reached dealerships and K2K MotoVlogs have uploaded a detailed walkaround comparison between both 250 twins. On the surface, missing USD telescopic front forks are the main distinction over the updated Pulsar N250.Other than that, Pulsar F250 boasts many attributes of its own that Pulsar N250 misses out on. Main difference is the semi-faired design of Pulsar F250 and the added aerodynamic benefits it brings. Fixed windscreen and fairing add to the effect of Pulsar F250 being a much bigger vehicle than it is.2024 Pulsar F250Front fascia is unique to Pulsar F250. Bajaj hasn’t crammed the same headlights as N250 into a fairing like Yamaha India did with Fazer 25. Other notable distinction in favour of Pulsar F250 is that it gets sportier clip-on handlebars. Features of Pulsar F250 include a USB port, all LED lighting, improved switchgear over its predecessor, and the new instrument screen.Both motorcycles weigh almost the same and get the same 249.07cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is capable of generating 24.5 PS of max power at 8,750 RPM and 21.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 RPM. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and a slip and assist clutch.Also read – Pulsar RS400 rendered in various colours More

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      Top 10 Scooters April 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Destini

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      TVS iQubeTop 10 best-selling scooters registered impressive YoY progress, out of which TVS iQube and Hero Destini recorded over 100% growth respectivelyAfter taking a look a the top 10 two wheeler sales in April 2024, let us now talk about the top 10 scooters in April 2024. In the first month of the current financial year, top 10 scooter sales stood at 5,47,946 units, up 24.77% over 4,39,174 units sold in April 2023. This was a volume growth of 1,08,772 units.Top 10 Scooters April 2024 – Honda Activa No 1Honda Activa continued to lead the list with a 46.50% share and sales of 2,60,300 units in the past month, a YoY growth of 5.81% from 2,46,016 units sold in April 2023. Honda Activa has amassed the highest attention in the scooter segment by a huge margin and has held on to this pole position for the past decade. The company now gears up to introduce the Activa electric scooter. It is expected to be priced around Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom inclusive of subsidy) to rival the Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Hero Vida and Bajaj Chetak in its segment.Top 10 Scooters April 2024TVS Jupiter featured at No. 2 on this list with 77,086 units sold last month to command a 14.07% share. It was followed at a No. 3 position by the Suzuki Access with 61,960 units sold in April 2024, an 18.63% YoY growth from 52,231 units sold in April 2023.Ola S1 saw its retail sales improve by an impressive 53.90% to 33,963 units last month, over 22,068 units sold in April 2023. Ola S1 received a price cut last month across range with the new S1X priced from under Rs 70,000. TVS Ntorq sales grew by 13.77% YoY to 30,411 units from 26,730 units, a volume growth of 3,681 units to command a 5.55% share on this list.Top 10 Scooters April 2024There were also 23,182 units of Honda Dio scooter sold last month and it was followed by the Suzuki Burgman with 17,680 units sold in April 2024, a 71.07% YoY growth from 10,335 units sold in April 2023.TVS iQube posts 168% YoY Growth in April 2024Impressive sales were seen in the case of TVS iQube which grew by 168.40% YoY to 16,713 units in the past month from just 6,227 units sold in April 2023. Considering this rising demand, the company has recently expanded the iQube range to include new base and top variants.Lower down the list at No. 9 was Yamaha RayZR with 14,055 units sold last month to show off a 41.33% YoY growth while Hero Destini also saw triple digit growth to 12,596 units, up 108.58% over 6,039 units sold in April 2023.  More

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Latest Spy Shots Reveal New Details

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Soon to be launched Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has been spied once again in production ready avatarNew spy shots of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 have surfaced online, providing an in-depth look at what is shaping up to be a noteworthy addition to the company’s lineup. Following the successful debut of the Himalayan 450, which introduced the Sherpa 450 engine platform, the Guerrilla 450 is set to continue this innovative trajectory.Guerrilla 450 Latest Spy ShotsThe recent spy images, shared by Pink Piston, were captured near Royal Enfield’s facilities in Tamil Nadu. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Bip’raj Rathod for sharing these images. It reveals a motorcycle that appears almost production-ready. The photos highlight several new features and modifications from previous test mule spy shots, signalling a distinctive shift in design and functionality tailored to a different riding experience.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Despite the heavy camouflage, the main frame and subframe are clearly visible and largely mirror the structure of the Himalayan 450. However, the Guerrilla 450 lacks the additional mounts for luggage and panniers, emphasizing a more streamlined, urban-focused design. Additionally, the Guerrilla 450 does not feature the Himalayan’s elaborate forged steel side stand or the spikey foot pegs with removable rubber, suggesting a simplified, more straightforward design ethos.The bike features RSU telescopic front forks with gaiters and a roadster-style handlebar, enhancing its street credentials. It also sports a single-piece seat and smaller alloy wheels fitted with road-biased tubeless tires, which are fatter than those on the Himalayan 450. This combination promises a more stable and comfortable ride on paved roads.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450One notable design element is the offset fuel filler position, which diverges from the Himalayan’s centrally placed filler. Then there is the new fuel tank design, which is notably different from the Himalayan 450’s 17-liter capacity tank. This adjustment hints at a potentially smaller fuel capacity, aligning with the bike’s roadster-oriented profile.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Functional AttributesAesthetic details include round ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) and round LED headlights, contributing to a neo-retro look that complements the bike’s roadster styling. Unlike the Himalayan, the Guerrilla 450 lacks a front windshield and beak, reinforcing its roadster identity.The bike also boasts a fancy swingarm and large disc brakes equipped with dual-channel ABS, ensuring modern safety standards. The radiator grill cover appears different from earlier prototypes, indicating ongoing refinements in the bike’s development.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Under the hood, the Guerrilla 450 is powered by the Sherpa 450 engine, Royal Enfield’s first to feature advanced engineering elements such as a DOHC 4V head and liquid cooling. This engine delivers 40 PS and 40 Nm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, and ride-by-wire throttle, all of which are firsts for a single-cylinder Royal Enfield motorcycle. Launch price of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is expected to be under Rs 2.5 lakh.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Source More

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      Electric Scooter Crash Tested By ARAI – After Multiple Fire Incidents Reported

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      Image for illustration onlyRecent developments where ARAI crash tested electric 2W in India, are followed by multiple electric scooter fire incidents in the pastIn a rather interesting turn of events, ARAI has conducted as many as three crash tests on electric two-wheelers. Said crash testing was done at ARAI’s testing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. This is particularly interesting because there are no mandated crash tests for two-wheelers in any part of this world.ARAI Crash Tested Electric 2W In IndiaAs of writing this article, there have seldom been crash tests conducted on two-wheelers, irrespective of whether they are powered by an IC engine or an electric powertrain. It is self-explanatory as to why there aren’t any regulated crash tests for two-wheelers. But looking at recent developments at ARAI, should there be?ARAI in PuneAs per a new report, ARAI conducted these crash tests for specific OEMs. However, ARAI declined to disclose identities of these electric 2W manufacturers who requested these tests under RTI Act. Testing against standard industry benchmarks, ARAI used accelerometers and high-speed cameras to record these tests.ARAI conducted these crash tests on electric two-wheelers using a standard rigid barrier along with a side pole impact test. These developments at ARAI, mark a significant step towards vehicular safety and could be a hint of establishing safety standards for electric 2W segment in India.Crash testing for electric 2W vehicles might be mandated in the future in an attempt to maintain a safer environment for both owners and other road users alike. These developments come at a time when the Indian electric 2W market has witnessed innumerous fire incidents, raising serious concerns.Indian Government responded to these fire hazards with battery safety norms to potentially put a full stop to OEMs using cheap and low-quality batteries in electric two-wheelers. There are multiple instances where many companies gravitate towards generic and brandless import kits to quickly formulate an electric 2W vehicle.Should they be mandated?These operations often have no disregard for the safety of their customers and everyone and everything around them. While this strategy strikes quick profits, it is unethical and poses serious threats and implications on the road.If Indian Government mandates crash tests for electric 2W vehicles, it may potentially achieve a more streamlined process for faster adoption of electric mobility. As it stands, EV penetration in India is at 5% and there is huge potential as India is the world’s largest motorcycle and scooter market.Industry experts speculate electric 2W segment could grow close to 45% by 2030. Currently, this segment is led by Ola Electric with its popular S1 range of e-scooters. Other notable names in electric mobility are Ather Energy, TVS Motor, Chetak Technology, Hero Electric, Hero MotoCorp, Ampere, Greaves, Okinawa and others.Source More

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      TVS iQube ST Vs Rival Top Variants – Ola, Ather, TVS, Chetak, Simple, Vida

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      TVS iQube STWhere price is concerned, Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is hard to beat and buyer trends highlight the same, while Ather 450 Apex appears to be priced at a premiumAfter almost a couple of years, TVS has launched the top-spec ST variant of its iQube electric scooter. So, all the bells and whistles like a 7-inch touchscreen and the likes with iQube have finally launched. TVS seems to have gone overboard in the battery department and has offered India’s biggest battery on any electric scooter.TVS iQube ST Vs Rival Top VariantsNow, that TVS iQube’s top-spec ST trim has been launched, it begs the question as to how it compares to the top-spec variants of its rivals. That said, we will keep this comparison short and stick to what the rivals are offering, where fundamentals are concerned, and how much they cost.Where capacity is concerned, TVS iQube ST’s 5.1 kWh battery is the biggest ever fitted to an electric scooter in In. Despite the large battery, claimed range is only 150 km. We say claimed range, because TVS doesn’t advertise this as real range or true range. Not even in the disclaimers. At Rs. 1.85 lakh quoted, is effective ex-sh price and feels slightly on the higher side, considering everything it offers.At 212 km claimed range, Simple One is very hard to beat. This claimed range could come close to reality as Simple One has a large 5 kWh battery. This is a combination of a larger fixed battery and a smaller removable battery for convenience. Where sales are concerned, Simple Energy is nowhere significant and is overshadowed by almost all known and unknown electric 2W brands. At Rs. 1.66 lakh (effective ex-sh), price seems reasonable considering everything it offers.TVS iQube ST Vs Rival Top VariantsIf we take Ola S1 Pro Gen 2, it has a 4 kWh battery, but the optimisation seems to have allowed them to claim 195 km range on a single charge. When we take the Rs. 1.3 lakh (ex-sh, effective) and correlate it with everything it offers, S1 Pro emerges as the value champ. It is the most performance-oriented scooter too, with highest power and top-speed.Chetak offers the smallest batteryHero MotoCorp’s foray into electric 2W mobility was marked by Vida sub-brand. Company’s flagship, Vida V1 Pro, packs dual removable batteries totalling a healthy 3.94 kWh capacity and promises 165 km range on a full charge. Priced at Rs. 1.3 lakh (effective ex-sh),At the other end of VFM scale, we have Ather 450 Apex that costs Rs. 1.95 lakh (effective ex-sh). Interestingly, it is unclear whether Ather 450 Apex gets a Pro Pack on top. If it does, pricing will go up further. For the price, Ather doesn’t offer the best of numbers in almost every single attribute. But they do bank heavily on the dynamics and over-engineered batteries. Aluminium chassis, the new Magic Twist throttle definitely contribute in that regard.Lastly, we have Bajaj’s Chetak Premium electric scooter. Priced at Rs. 1.47 lakh (ex-sh), the price seems to be including the optional package with extra features too. Chetak seems to be the only one to quote ex-sh price instead of effective ex-sh price. The 3.2 kWh battery is the smallest in this comparison and translates to lowest range at 126 km. More

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      India-Bound Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Spied In Europe – Launch Soon?

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      Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Spied In EuropeBullet has always been associated with power and prestige and can easily succeed if presented in 650cc formatRoyal Enfield has several upcoming products across 350cc, 450cc and 650cc segments. In the 650cc space, one of the possibilities is Bullet 650. A new test mule spied in Europe works as strong evidence for Bullet 650. Once launched, it will be the spiritual successor of the long discontinued Bullet 500.Royal Enfield Bullet 650 – Key featuresRetro styling is highlighted with the circular headlamp and rear-view mirrors, classic tear-drop-shaped fuel tank and wire-spoke wheels. Chrome bits have been used liberally. The engine casing and twin exhaust pipes also have a shiny chrome finish. Similar to the Bullet 350, the 650cc model also has a single-piece seat.Royal Enfield Bullet 650 SideThe bike has a powerful road presence, and yet, is easily likable with its simple, elegant design. Royal Enfield Bullet 650 has a comfortable, upright riding stance. Centrally positioned footpegs and raised pulled-back handlebar allows for relaxed ergonomics. Bullet 650 has plenty of similarities with the upcoming Classic 650 Twin.Earlier this month, Royal Enfield had trademarked the Classic 650 Twin name. As Bullet 650 and Classic 650 Twin will be sharing several components, they may appear similar at first glance. A closer inspection will reveal the differences, as seen with the test mule spotted in Europe.Royal Enfield Bullet 650 ExhaustsRoyal Enfield Bullet 650 – Performance, specsPowering Bullet 650 will be the 648cc, parallel-twin engine used with other 650cc bikes from Royal Enfield. The air-oil cooled unit churns out 47 PS and 52.3 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox.Bullet 650 will be utilizing a steel tubular, double cradle frame. It will borrow several of the hardware from 650 twins. For example, suspension setup will have telescopic forks at front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload at rear. Braking setup will comprise 320 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.Royal Enfield Bullet 650 RearBullet 650 – A potential bestsellerUpcoming Royal Enfield Bullet 650 presents itself as an appropriate upgrade option for Bullet fans. While the 500cc model was discontinued, a lot has changed since that time. Increasing prosperity is enabling users to experiment with higher-capacity bikes. Also, there has been significant improvement in road infrastructure.While inherently a street bike, Bullet 650 can also work for longer journeys. A number of accessories will be available, which will further enhance the bike’s touring capabilities. As of now, 650 twins are the top-selling Royal Enfield bikes in the 650cc segment. Bullet 650 has potential to beat the 650 twins, as it can target a much wider audience base.Royal Enfield Classic 650 TwinThe Bullet brand is hugely popular across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. With Royal Enfield’s competitive pricing, it won’t be a big challenge to upgrade to a higher-capacity Bullet bike. Similar results could also be possible with the upcoming Classic 650 Twin. The smaller capacity Classic 350 is already the top-selling Royal Enfield bike.Source More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2024 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache, Jupiter

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      Bajaj Pulsar N160Sales performance of India’s top 10 two wheelers April 2024 was notable with Splendor and Activa leading motorcycles and scootersTwo-wheeler sales have been climbing new heights in the Indian market and there have been a lot of new entrants. However, the stalwarts of the sales charts continue to assert their dominance and hold their positions. Same was the case in the month of April 2024 and we can see old names in the charts at their usual positions.Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2024Like clockwork, Hero Splendor took the lead and became the best selling two-wheeler in Indian market with 3,20,959 units sold last month. When compared to the 2,65,225 units sold in April 2023, Splendor registered a 21.01% YoY growth with a volume growth of 55,734 units YoY. Among the top 10 two wheelers, Splendor sales accounted for more than a quarter at 25.77%.Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2024 GraphAt 2nd place, we have Honda Activa, which is India’s best-selling scooter that sold 2,60,300 units last month. As opposed to 2,46,016 units sold a year ago, Activa saw a decent 5.81% YoY growth and a volume gain of 14,284 units. Among this list, Activa contributed to 20.9% of market share.Bajaj Pulsar took the 3rd spot with 1,44,809 units and accounted for an 11.63% market share of this list. Selling 1,15,371 units last year, Pulsar saw 25.52% YoY growth and a volume gain of 29,438 units. Honda Shine was found brooding on Pulsar’s neck with 1,42,751 units sold and it saw a greater 59.93% YoY growth as opposed to 89,261 units sold a year ago. Volume gain was 53,490 units and market share was 11.46%.Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2024 Sales ChartVehicles with sub 1 lakh unitsAt 5th position, we could see Hero’s second vehicle on this list, which is the HF Deluxe. This motorcycle sold 97,048 units and witnessed a 23.31% YoY growth. It was the best-selling two wheeler below the 1 lakh unit mark. Volume gain was 18,348 units as opposed to 78,700 units sold in April 2023.Securing their places as 2nd and 3rd best-selling scooters in India, we have TVS Jupiter at 6th place and Suzuki Access at 7th place respectively. Jupiter sales stood at 77,086 units with 29.38% YoY growth and 17,503 units volume gain. Whereas Suzuki Access sold 61,960 units and witnessed 18.63% YoY growth and 9,729 units volume gain YoY.Battling for 8th and 9th places, we have Raider 125 and Apache motorcycles from the house of TVS, respectively. Raider saw 51,098 units sold with a 62.26% YoY growth (highest on this list) and a volume gain of 19,607 units. At the same time, we have Apache range with 45,520 units sold and saw 19.32% YoY growth with 7,372 units volume growth.At 10th place, we have Bajaj Platina and it was the only two wheeler on this list to register a YoY de-growth. With 44,054 units sold, Platina managed to lose sales 4.90% YoY with 2,268 units volume loss. In total, top 10 two wheelers April 2024 chart witnessed 12,45,585 units. When compared to the 10,22,348 units from April 2023, there was a 21.84% YoY growth with 2,23,237 units volume growth. More

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      TVS Apache RTR Black Edition Launched With 160 2V And 160 4V

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      TVS Apache RTR Black Edition LaunchedThe new TVS Apache RTR Black Edition models are more aesthetically pleasing rivals to 160cc Bajaj Pulsar and Yamaha FZ offeringsOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturers, TVS Motor, just launched a raunchy new Black Edition treatment with both of its 160cc duo. In this sense, both Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 160 4V get this new Black Edition. Pricing for this impressive new Black Edition starts from Rs. 1.20 lakh (ex-sh).TVS Apache RTR Black EditionTVS Apache RTR 160 2V Black EditionStarting with classic Apache 160 2V, this is the most affordable motorcycle offered with this new Black Edition colour scheme. This new colour looks the best on TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and is a perfect shade to radiate sophistication and aggression at the same time. With this new colour, bike looks more menacing than before.TVS Apache RTR Black Edition LaunchedNew Black Edition joins the existing colour palette. These include T-Grey, Matte Blue, Racing Red, Gloss Black, Pearl White and the newest Glossy Black. Overall appearance is very stealthy and there are no stickers to spoil the stealth and sophistication of Black Edition. Which we liked very much.Earlier Gloss Black shade had a few stickers and never looked as slick as this new Black Edition shade. Apart from colour, there are no mechanical changes on this machine. It continues to draw power from the same 159.7cc single-cylinder SOHC 2V air-cooled engine capable of generating 15.82 bhp and 13.85 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Black EditionTVS Apache RTR 160 2V has been priced at Rs. 1.2 lakh (ex-sh). This means Black Edition is only offered with the base model that gets rear drum brakes and misses out on Bluetooth connectivity and gets a skinnier rear tyre.TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Black EditionWe can see a similar strategy when it comes to the more performance-oriented Apache RTR 160 4V Black Edition as well. TVS is only offering Black Edition with the base model that misses out on Bluetooth connectivity along with all the new add-ons that were offered with Special Edition like adjustable levers and coloured alloy wheels.TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Black EditionChanges with Apache RTR 160 4V Black Edition are also just limited to colour and overall machine remains the same. New Glossy Black colour is now added to the palette containing Lightning Blue, Matte Black, Knight Black, Metallic Blue and Racing Red. New Glossy Black looks the most sophisticated and soothing without any stickers.TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Black EditionMechanically, bike continues to be powered by the same 159.7cc single-cylinder SOHC 4V oil-cooled engine that is capable of generating 17.31 bhp and 14.73 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Asking price for TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-sh).Also read – TVS launched Apache, Ronin, Jupiter, Ntorq and Raider in Italy More