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      Affordable Hero Vida VX2 Spied Undisguised At Showroom – Details

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      Hero Vida VX2 SpiedHero MotoCorp’s electric scooter brand, Vida, is on the verge of launching a new affordable offering on July 1, 2025. Called VX2, it is speculated to be positioned below Vida V2 lineup. There was a lot of buzz online whether it will be a new electric scooter or a rebadged Vida Z, showcased at 2025 Auto Expo.
      The first set of spy shots of this upcoming scooter are out and we have our answer to that question. Upcoming Hero Vida VX2 is a rebadged Vida Z and it will be positioned as an affordable product. Units have reached showrooms undisguised and they show key design detail and the affordable equipment it packs. Let’s take a closer look.
      Vida VX2 Plus Spied
      Affordable Hero Vida VX2 Spied
      The new Vida VX2 has been spied for the first time without any camouflage on it. It dons a matte yellow shade and VX2 badge on side body panels. Beside VX2 badge, we also get ‘Plus’ badge which confirms that there will be multiple variants of VX2. Looking at Vida V2 lineup, one can speculate that VX2 will be offered in Lite, Plus and Pro.
      As things stand, Hero Vida V2 starts from Rs 74,000 for base Lite variant, Rs 85,300 for mid-spec Plus variant and 1,15,300 for top-spec Pro variant (all prices Effective Ex-sh). Looking at the equipment that Vida VX2 is packing, it is a less premium product with less features and equipment.
      Vida VX2 Plus Spied
      Where pricing is concerned, Vida VX2 might start from Rs 65,000 (Effective Ex-sh), which will unlock huge sales potential for the brand. Vida VX2 appears quite premium with its LED projector headlights, LED tail lights, LED sequential turn indicators, 12-inch dual-tone alloy wheels (same as V2), front disc brake and other elements.
      Looking closely, one can see a physical key hole with Vida VX2, whereas Vida V2 comes with a smart key with keyless go feature as standard fitment right from the base Lite variant. Another giveaway that is less premium than V2 Lite is a smaller instrument screen. This is likely to be a colour TFT unit with connectivity features including navigation.
      Vida VX2 Plus Spied
      Less features
      However, looking at the extensive switchgear with a joystick, it is obvious that Vida VX2 will not pack a touchscreen instrument screen, which is also offered as standard with Vida V2, even with base Lite variant. The body panels are much simpler on VX2 and do not require expensive tooling. There’s a single piece seat, unlike the split seat offered on Vida V2.
      Powertrain details are not confirmed yet. But it is likely to share the same removable battery architecture as Vida V2 lineup in the same variant hierarchy with battery packs ranging between 2.2 kWh to 3.9 kWh. Claimed IDC range can go till 165 km, depending on battery option. Hero Vida VX2 will launch on July 1, 2025.
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      Yamaha Sales Breakup April 2025 – R15, RayZR, FZ, MT15

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      Yamaha MT-15 : Image – Patna BikesThe Yamaha RayZR 125 was the company’s top selling model in April 2025 marking a marginal YoY growth, selling 14,183 units
      India Yamaha Motors has experienced a sharp decline in sales in April 2025. Sales fell to 46,826 units in the past month, recording a 25.79% YoY decline from 63,098 units sold in April 2024. Additionally, it was also a MoM de-growth of 7.23% over 50,473 units sold in March 2025.
      Yamaha now plans to enter the electric two wheeler arena with the new electric scooter codenamed RY01 currently under development. It is slated to be launched by the end of this year. Once released, it will compete with Honda Activa e and QC1 and Suzuki e-Access in this space.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Analyzing the company’s year-on-year (YoY) performance, Yamaha RayZR continued to draw a larger audience in the domestic markets. Sales grew, albeit marginally, by 0.91% on a YoY basis to 14,183 units, up from 14,055 units sold in April 2025. The RayZR currently commands a strong 30.29% in the company portfolio.
      Sales decline was reported for the FZ which fell by 2.15% to 13,482 units in the past month, down from 13,778 units sold in April 2024. Lower YoY sales were also reported for the MT15 which fell sharply by 47.41% to 7,025 units. There had been 13,359 unit sales in April 2024. For the Fascino, double digit de-growth was at 35.65% with 5,678 unit sales, down from 8,824 units sold in the same month last year.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY
      Yamaha R15 also suffered hefty de-growth by 55.97% to just 4,908 units, while there had been 11,146 units sold in April 2024. The Aerox reported reduced sales by 21.98% to 1,484 units. The new 2025 Aerox 155, launched in Standard and S trims, should spur up sales in the month ahead. New colour options and improved graphics are a part of the updates.
      It was the R3/MT03 that has found significantly higher demand in Indian markets. Sales nearly doubled by 94.12% to 66 units in the past month, up from just 34 units sold in April 2024. This was the only model other than the RayZR to witness improved YoY demand.
      Yamaha Sales April 2025 – MoM Comparison
      Yamaha has seen its MoM sales decline by 7.23% from 50,473 units sold in March 2025. This was a 3,647 unit dip in volumes. While the RayZR had 14,183 unit sales, the highest on company charts, it did suffer a 2.25% MoM de-growth. The FZ showed off better performance with 16.39% growth from 11,583 unit sales of March 2025 to 13,482 units in the past month.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup April 2025 – MoM
      MT15 sales registered a 22.58% MoM decline to 7,025 units while Fascino too saw its sales dip 14.41% from 6,634 unit sales of March 2025 to 5,678 units last month. A 25.88% MoM de-growth was seen in the case of Yamaha R15 down to 4,908 units while Aerox sales dipped 25.46%. The R3/MT03 that showed off improved YoY performance, also showed a sharp 11.86% MoM growth with 66 unit sales from 59 units sold in March 2025. More

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      KTM Duke Electric Bike Spotted – Launch By 2026-27?

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      KTM Duke Electric Bike SpottedIt is likely that KTM E-Duke will be manufactured in India by Bajaj, catering to both domestic and international markets
      For the mainstream market, KTM is developing the E-Duke, essentially an electric version of the popular Duke series. Recently, a prototype of the KTM E-Duke was showcased at the KTM Motohall museum. This is the first ever sighting of the KTM E-Duke and the video was uploaded by RokBagoros. Let’s check out the details.
      KTM Electric E-Duke – Styling and features
      E-Duke’s prototype has been developed in Austria’s Mattighofen, the birthplace and global headquarters of KTM. A video of the E-Duke has been shared online by stunt rider Rok Bagoros, who has been associated with KTM since 2011. As seen in the video, the E-Duke prototype has design similarities with the existing 390 Duke. However, it has multiple distinctive features that ensure a more futuristic look and feel.
      KTM E-Duke Electric Motorcycle
      Some of the key features of KTM E-Bike include split LED headlamp, heavily stylized tank extensions and sharp fuel tank design. KTM E-Duke will be using a tweaked version of 390 Duke’s rolling chassis. Similarities can be seen across parts like the Trellis frame, USD front forks, offset rear shock absorber and aluminium swingarm. Use of KTM’s signature orange shade across the side panels and on wheels also ensures it retains the unmistakable Duke character.
      But the KTM E-Duke has some distinctive features such as a sharper bodywork and a new subframe. One can notice an air scoop placed under the swingarm, primarily for cooling the rear wheel rim. Another distinctive feature is the 3D-printed seat, although this may be replaced with a more practical option in the production version. KTM E-Duke prototype has performance-oriented slick tyres.
      KTM E-Duke Electric Motorcycle
      While the latest-gen petrol-powered KTM bikes have received larger instrument screens, the E-Duke can be seen with a relatively smaller TFT display. It feels like the 4.3-inch unit seen with the 390 Enduro R. Another interesting feature is a handbrake lever for the rear brake. This is something similar to that of KTM Freeride E-XC electric offroad bike.
      KTM E-Duke – Performance, range, specs
      In an earlier communication, KTM had stated that the E-Duke will be utilising a 10kW (nominal power) electric motor. The electric bike will be equipped with a 5.5 kWh battery pack. However, these specifications were announced in 2022. As many years have passed and the launch timeline is still unclear, the specs may change with the production version. KTM will likely aim for a range of 100+ km with the E-Duke.
      KTM E-Duke Electric Motorcycle
      Performance aspects of E-Duke will be a close match or even better than the existing 390 Duke. E-Duke could be lighter than the 390 Duke that weighs 168 kg. This will ensure more agile characteristics and enhanced control and handling. In the prototype, the battery pack and motor are mounted at the same place where the 390 Duke has its engine. A chain drive has been used to ensure durability and hassle-free rides.
      While the fuel tank section could have been used as a storage space, the E-Duke has this area hollowed out. This setup is likely to serve as an air channelling pathway to cool the battery pack and other linked components. Another thing to notice is an integrated charging cable. It indicates the likely presence of an on-board charger, something similar to that of Bajaj Chetak.

      In its current flamboyant form, the KTM E-Duke prototype doesn’t seem ready for practical, everyday use. A lot of changes are likely, which means launch could take at least a couple of years. A good thing is that decision making and execution could be faster with Bajaj acquiring a majority stake in KTM.
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      Yamaha Electric Scooter Spied Testing – Design Elements Revealed

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      New Yamaha Electric Scooter SpiedWhile retaining the powertrain and utilitarian features, Yamaha’s version of the River Indie has sharper and distinctive styling
      As part of its collaboration with River Mobility, Yamaha is working on a new electric scooter based on the River’s Indie EV. It is expected to be launched in India later this year and will also cater to export markets. Codenamed RY01, Yamaha’s version of the River Indie was recently spotted on road tests in Bengaluru. Let’s check out the details.
      Yamaha Electric Scooter Spied Testing – Key features
      Similar to the River Indie, the Yamaha version has a prominent road presence. With the Indie electric scooter having a wheelbase of 1,365 mm, the size is comparable to the popular 350cc bikes. Yamaha’s version has some distinctive features such as the vertically stacked dual headlamp setup. In comparison, the River Indie electric scooter has a horizontally positioned dual headlamp setup.
      New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
      Yamaha’s version of the Indie has a sharper and more revealing profile for the side panels. While the Indie has pannier mounts on both sides, Yamaha’s version seems to have replaced it with a layered design element. As this section is fully camouflaged, it is difficult to tell if some utilitarian functions are still available. Some changes are noticeable across the front apron as well. The tail lamp has a new design and is placed higher in comparison to that of the Indie scooter.
      Features that are largely the same as Indie include the 14-inch wheels and the distinctive swingarm design. Yamaha’s version of the Indie is using the same 6-inch colour LCD display. The side crash protection bars also seem to be present, even though they are fully camouflaged. Yamaha’s version will retain the storage options, a 12 litres glove box at the front and 43 litres of underseat storage.
      New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
      Powertrain, range, specs
      Performance aspects of Yamaha’s version are expected to be largely the same as that of River Indie. The latter utilizes a 4 kWh Li-ion battery pack that supplies power to a 6.7 kW (9 BHP) electric motor. IDC certified range is 161 km. The scooter has a top speed of 90 km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. Based on their needs, users can choose riding modes of Eco, Ride or Rush. Negotiating inclines won’t be an issue, as the scooter has rated gradeability of 18 degrees.
      River Indie’s battery pack is IP67 water and dust resistant. It supports fast charging, allowing users to load 0 to 80% in around 5 hours. The scooter has a steel tubular double cradle frame, integrated with telescopic front suspension and twin hydraulic dampers at the rear.
      New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
      Braking setup comprises 240 mm front and 200 mm rear disc, integrated with a combined braking system. Other key features include LED lighting, hazard light, boot light, side stand motor cut-off, aluminium footpegs, USB port and reverse parking assist. Water wade capability is rated at 300 mm.
      Pricing
      While the River Indie is available at a starting price of Rs 1.44 lakh, Yamaha’s version could be offered with a higher price tag. Launch is expected later this year. Yamaha’s version of the River Indie electric scooter will take on rivals like Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak.
      New Yamaha Electric Scooter Based on River Indie
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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – Classic, Hunter, Bullet, Himalayan

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      Royal Enfield Classic 650 TealRoyal Enfield sales in domestic markets grew marginally YoY while it suffered a severe MoM decline
      Royal Enfield announced its sales performance for April 2025. The company has reported a total of 76,002 units sold in the past month, marking a marginal year-over-year (YoY) growth of 1.28% when compared to 75,038 units sold in April 2024. However, MoM sales declined by 13.68% from 88,050 units sold in March 2025.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Royal Enfield’s popular models – Classic 350, Hunter 350, Bullet 350, and Meteor 350, along with the 650cc twins, continue to command top spots on the sales list and dominate markets. Even as the Classic 350 was at a No. 1 position, its sales declined by 9.08% to 26,801 units in the past month. This was a 2,675 unit volume de-growth from 29,476 unit sales of April 2024. RE Classic 350 along with Hunter 350 also made it to the list of top 10 motorcycles sold last month.
      Hunter 350 demonstrated better performance with an 11.88% improvement to 18,109 units up from 16,186 unit sales of April 2024. 2025 Hunter 350 was launched last month featuring upgraded equipment, revised technology, and new color options. The new generation Bullet 350 too witnessed strong demand as sales went up by 25.25% YoY to 16,489 units over 13,165 units.
      Another of the company’s models in the 350cc range, Meteor 350 suffered a steep 24.56% YoY decline. Sales dipped to 7,644 units from 10,132 units. The RE 350cc range dominates the company portfolio with a combined 90.85% share.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – YoY
      It was the 650 Twins that showed off strong 42.85% increase in demand with 3,127 units sold in the past month from 2,189 unit sales of April 2024. Sales of Himalayan dipped by 41.21% YoY to 1,715 units while Super Meteor 650 too saw its sales decline marginally by 0.51% to 968 units in the past month from 973 unit sales of April 2024. The RE Guerrilla added 920 units to total sales while there were 229 units of the Shotgun sold in April 2025.
      Royal Enfield Sales April 2025 – MoM Comparison
      Relatively lower sales were reported by Royal Enfield on a month-on-month (MoM) basis. Sales slipped by 13.68% from 88,050 unit sales of March 2024 as most models received lower attention from buyers in the country.
      In the 350cc segment, Classis sales fell by 19.07% from 33,115 units sold in March 2025 to 26,801 units last month. Hunter sales went up by 6.79% MoM from 16,958 units while the Bullet suffered a steep 25.01% MoM decline to 16,489 units in April 2025 from 21,987 units of March 2025. Meteor sales too fell by 14.23% over 8,912 units sold in the previous month.
      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup April 2025 – MoM
      Where higher displacement 650 Twins — Interceptor and Continental GT, are concerned, sales declined by 6.04% to 3,127 units, down from 3,328 unit sales of March 2025. In the adventure segment, it was improved demand for the Himalayan. It posted sales growth by 5.34% to 1,715 units from 1,628 units MoM. Super Meteor sales went down by 9.28% to 968 units from 1,067 units on a MoM basis while two relatively new entrants Guerrilla 450 and Shotgun 650 both received improved MoM sales growth by 10.71% and 2.23% respectively. More

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      2025 Italjet Dragster Redefines Scooter Design – 125cc, 200cc, 350cc

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      Italjet Dragster 300 MalossiFor a long time, scooter designs have reached a saturation point. Beyond this point, most scooters look more or less the same, unlike a few noteworthy examples that truly redefine the direction in scooter designs. One such example is Italjet Dragster which looks like it came straight out of a Cyberpunk world.
      The 2025 Italjet Dragster looks just as bonkers as it did before with slightly redesigned elements here and there. It now gets a plethora of colours for Dragster 125 and Dragster 200 along with a few exclusive colours for Dragster 300. While Italjet Dragster is not likely to launch in India anytime soon, let’s take a closer look and appreciate this raunchy scooter design.
      Italjet Dragster 300 Malossi
      2025 Italjet Dragster – Raunchy Scooter
      Italian automakers are known to go a little on the flamboyant side, which is not a bad thing in the mundane world. That is the reason why Italian vehicles establish an emotional connection with their buyers. In the scooter world, Bologna-based Italjet has that effect on buyers with their Dragster range of scooters.
      Ever since it was launched, Italjet Dragster has been an absolute eye candy and can be classified as one of the most bonkers scooters ever. It is offered with multiple powertrains ranging from 125cc, 200cc and 300cc. Italjet also offers a Dragster 700 Twin that gets a 70 bhp engine, but a more conventional steering system.
      Italjet Dragster 300 Malossi
      The 125, 200 and 300, on the other hand, get an Independent Steering System (ISS) with a push-rod type single-sided front suspension system. For MY25 version, there are new colours and what looks like a new finish for alloy wheels.
      Exciting colour options
      Both Italjet Dragster 125 and Dragster 200 share identical colourways with each other. These include Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Tricolore, Black-Gold and Malossi. Dragster 300, on the other hand, gets Black Red, Yellow-White and Malossi. Where pricing is concerned, all colours of Dragster 125 gets the same price tag of EUR 5,490 (Rs 5.32 lakh).
      Italjet Dragster 300 Malossi
      With Dragster 200, Malossi colourway is the most affordable at EUR 5,590 (Rs 5.42 lakh) and rest all colours costs EUR 5,790 (Rs 5.61 lakh). This trend is completely opposite with Dragster 300 as the Malossi colour is the priciest at EUR 7,099 (Rs 6.88 lakh) whereas the other colours cost EUR 6,999 (Rs 6.78 lakh).
      Italjet Dragster
      All three Dragsters from Italjet (125, 200, 300) get single cylinder DOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engines. Dragster 125 boasts 12.5 bhp and 10.5 Nm from its 124cc engine, Dragster 200 boasts 17.5 bhp and 15.5 Nm from its 181cc engine and Dragster 300 boasts 23.8 bhp and 26 Nm from its 278cc engine.
      Italjet Dragster
      Dragster 125 and Dragster 200 weigh 124 kg and pack 9L fuel tank each, while Dragster 300 weighs 128 kg and pack a larger 11L tank. All three scooters get 120/70-R12 front and 140/60-R13 rear Pirelli tyres, Brembo brakes, adjustable shock absorbers along with full LED lighting including sequential turn indicators. More

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      New 2025 KTM RC 200 Gets TFT Cluster, Improved Switchgear

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      New 2025 KTM RC 200Apart from the new TFT display, the 2025 KTM RC 200 will retain most of its core hardware, including the 199.5cc single-cylinder engine
      Earlier this month, KTM had announced price hikes for RC 200, 250 Duke, RC 390 and 390 Duke. The RC 200 was also updated with a new Metallic Grey colour option and made compliant with the stricter OBD-2B emission norms. Further enhancing the value proposition, KTM has now added a new TFT colour display with RC 200. Let’s check out the details.
      New 2025 KTM RC 200 TFT instrument cluster
      The new 5-inch TFT colour display introduced with KTM RC 200 is similar to that of other KTM models such as 200 Duke. It replaces the existing LCD dash panel. The new TFT screen utilizes bonded glass, which is resistant to scratches. With its robust construction, the new TFT display is built to withstand the elements.
      New 2025 KTM RC 200
      With Bluetooth pairing, users can access a wide range of connectivity features via the KTM app. Incoming calls can be accessed on the TFT display, along with music and navigation instructions. A new switch cube with 4-way menu switches allows users to easily access the various functions of the TFT colour display.
      Along with its functional benefits, the new TFT display also enhances the bike’s premium feel. The vibrant colours of the TFT screen ensure easy visibility and clear differentiation between displayed data. Positioned at just the right angle, the new TFT screen ensures that riders can quickly access essential information without taking their eyes off the road for long. As the colours of the screen come alive, the overall experience becomes a lot livelier and engaging every time when one uses the bike.
      New 2025 KTM RC 200
      Instrumentation of rival bikes
      With the new 5-inch Bluetooth-supported TFT colour display, KTM RC 200 has improved capabilities against rivals. For context, the Yamaha R15 V4 is equipped with a fully digital monochrome LCD instrument screen. The premium R15M variant has a colour TFT display. With the Y-Connect App, users can access a wide range of connectivity features. Some key functions include fuel consumption tracker, last parking location and malfunction notification.
      Another rival is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 that comes with a bonded glass LCD panel. Users can access calls and navigation functions. The recently updated Hero Karizma XMR has a colour TFT instrument cluster with 35+ features. Key highlights include turn-by-turn navigation, gear shift indicator, ambient light sensor, real-time mileage indicator and vehicle battery status.
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      Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 utilizes a monochrome LCD instrument cluster. With Bluetooth pairing via the Suzuki Ride Connect app, users can access features like over-speed warning, turn-by-turn navigation and phone battery level.
      No other equipment upgrades
      With the recent updates, 2025 KTM RC 200 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.54 lakh. The prices are the same for all three colour variants – Black, Blue and the recently launched Metallic Grey. The bike continues with the 199.5cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder DOHC engine that generates 25 PS and 19.2 Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles April 2025 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache

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      Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0In a recent post, we have covered the Top 10 Scooters for the month of April 2025. In this post, we will shift our gaze towards the Top 10 Motorcycles for the month of April 2025. These 10 contenders contributed a total of 7,21,735 units which was 21.36% down YoY as opposed to 9,17,790 units, registering 1,96,055 units volume loss.
      Top 10 Motorcycles April 2025
      At the top of this sales chart, we have Hero MotoCorp’s crown jewel, the Splendor. This best-selling motorcycle sold 1,97,893 units and accounted for 27.42% of the total sales in this list. Splendor saw sales go down by 38.34% YoY as Hero sold 3,20,959 units in April 2024. The volume loss suffered by Hero Splendor is 1,23,066 units.
      One’s decline is another’s gain in the Motorcycle world. That gain was registered by Honda Shine as it sold 1,68,908 units last month, as opposed to 1,42,751 units from last year. This was an 18.32% YoY growth in sales and Shine accounted for 23.40% of the total sales of this list. Volume gain registered by Shine is 26,157 units.
      In 3rd place, we have the Pulsar series by Bajaj Auto with 1,24,012 units sold. Pulsar accounted for 17.18% of the total sales on this list and it registered 14.36% YoY decline when compared to the 1,44,809 units sold last year. This resulted in a volume loss of 20,707 units YoY.
      Top 10 Motorcycles April 2025
      TVS Apache range of motorcycles stood in 4th place with 45,633 units. Unlike Pulsar range, TVS Apache registered a positive YoY growth, albeit at the rate of just 0.25%. Next in line is TVS’ Raider 125 that sold 43,028 units and registered 15.79% YoY decline, losing 8,070 units in volume.
      Evergreen Classic 350 saw 9.08% YoY decline
      In 6th place, we have Hero HF Deluxe at 41,645 units sold last month. When compared to 97,048 units sold last year, HF Deluxe registered 57.09% YoY decline as sales more than halved. Bajaj Platina sales dropped by 32.61% YoY as sales stood at 29,689 units, down from 44,054 units from last year.
      The evergreen Royal Enfield Classic 350 also fell in the red in April 2025 as it sold 26,801 units registering 9.08% YoY decline when compared to 29,476 units sold last year, losing 2,675 units in volume. This was followed by Honda Unicorn with 26,017 units and 0.49% YoY growth and RE Hunter 350 with 18,109 units and 11.88% YoY growth. More