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      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2020 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, RE, Yamaha, Jawa, BMW

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      According to FADA, two wheeler retail sales declined 15.84 percent to 15,13,202 units in Nov 2020

      As per data released by Federation of Automobile Dealers Association, the past month has seen a dip in two wheeler sales. This data is based on vehicle registration collected from 1,265 out of 1,472 Regional Transport Offices.
      Every two wheeler maker in India has noted de-growth in terms of retail sales in November 2020 as against that seen in the same month of the previous year with the exception of TVS Motor and BMW, while sales of electric two wheelers also surged.
      Hero MotoCorp YoY sales decline
      India’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotorCorp led the segment with a 34.69 percent market share. Hero noted a 23.20 percent dip in sales by 23.20 percent to 5,24,986 units in Nov 20, down from 6,83,591 units sold in Nov 19 with volume loss of 1,58,605 units. Taking into account MoM sales, the company noted a 57.39 percent increase as against 3,33,563 units retailed in Oct 20.
      Honda two wheeler, commanding market share of 25.12 percent, reported sales decline by 17.33 percent in the past month. Total retails stood at 3,80,088 units, downs from 4,59,774 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Retails when compared to that of Oct 20, saw an increase of 30.05 percent as against 2,92,267 units sold in Oct 20, at the height of the festive season. The Honda Activa was the company’s bestselling two wheeler in India.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2020 vs Nov 2019 (MoM) – FADA
      TVS Motor Company reported that for Nov 20, the company registered a 21.72 percent growth in yearly sales. Sales for Nov 20 stood at 2,95,559 units, up from 2,42,824 units sold in Nov 19. The company also noted a MoM sales increase by 89.38 percent as 1,39,496 units were retailed in Oct 20.
      Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield and Yamaha
      Bajaj, Suzuki Royal Enfield and Yamaha each posted de-growth in the past month. Bajaj Auto retail sales dipped 30.80 percent to 1,52,965 units, down from 2,21,063 units sold in Nov 19 while the company commanded a market share of 10.11 percent. Market share in Oct 20 was at 11.37 percent when the company retailed 1,18,486 units, relating to a MoM growth of 29.10 percent.
      Two Wheeler Retail Sales Nov 2020 vs Oct 2020 (MoM) – FADA
      Suzuki also noted de-growth to the extent of 15.65 percent YoY. Nov 20 retail sales stood at 51,194 units, down from 60,694 units sold in Nov 19 while MoM sales increased 18.06 percent as against 43,361 units sold in Oct 20. Royal Enfield also reported de-growth in Nov 20 with 48,881 units retailed, down 24.06 percent as against 64,368 units sold in the same month of the previous year. MoM retails however grew 4.91 percent with 46,593 units retailed during Oct 20.
      With a market share of 3.12 percent Yamaha sales dipped 8.48 percent to 47,208 units in Nov 20 down from 51,581 units sold in Nov 19 while MoM sales grew by 12.50 percent as against 41,961 units sold during the festive and auspicious month of Oct 20.
      No
      2W Retail Sales
      Nov-20
      Nov-19
      1
      Hero (-23%)
      5,24,986
      6,83,591
      2
      Honda (-17%)
      3,80,088
      4,59,774
      3
      TVS (+22%)
      2,95,559
      2,42,824
      4
      Bajaj (-31%)
      1,52,965
      2,21,063
      5
      Suzuki (-16%)
      51,194
      60,694
      6
      Enfield (-24%)
      48,881
      64,368
      7
      Yamaha (-8%)
      47,208
      51,581
      8
      Piaggio (-24%)
      4,722
      6,201
      9
      Jawa (-17%)
      3,203
      3,842
      10
      BMW (+62%)
      427
      263
      11
      Kawasaki (-63%)
      109
      293
      12
      Harley (-67%)
      69
      212
      13
      Triumph (-13%)
      59
      68
      14
      Ducati (-80%)
      5
      25
      15
      Others / Electric (+14%)
      3,727
      3,251
      –
      Total (-16%)
      15,13,202
      17,98,050
      Piaggio and Jawa reported de- growth of 23.85 percent and 16.63 percent in Nov 20 while and BMW reported an increase in retail sales to the extent of 62.36 percent YoY growth with 424 units retailed in the past month and a 310.58 percent MoM growth as against 104 units retailed in Oct 20.
      Retail de-growth was reported for Kawasaki, Harley, Triumph and Ducati while the other two wheeler makers along with electric two wheelers saw a YoY growth of 14.64 percent to 3,727 units in Nov 20 up from 3,251 units sold in Nov 19. The demand for electric two wheelers on the rise with a MoM growth of 42.63 percent as against 2,613 units sold in Oct 20.
      Vinkesh Gulati, President of FADA has cautioned all two wheeler Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) and dealers to keep a check on vehicle inventory. Usually demand stays subdued post the festive season as has been noted in the past, and this year especially, sales could be impacted due to the pandemic situation in the country.
      Disclaimer – The above retail sales figures do not include data from AP, MP, LD & TS as these States/UT’s are not yet registered on Vahan 4. More

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      Aprilia SXR 160 Scooter Bookings Open 11 Dec – Deliveries Start Soon After

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      Aprilia SXR 160 Scooter
      The Aprilia SXR 160 Maxi Scooter could be priced from around Rs.1.30 lakhs

      The Aprilia SXR 160 maxi scooter has been detailed prior to launch later this month. It will be opened for bookings at the end of this week – on 11th Dec.
      Bookings will open online, as well as at their dealer across India. The new scooter has entered production at the company plant in Baramati earlier this month.
      Aprilia SXR 160 is designed in Italy specifically for the Indian market. It is a maxi scooter as was seen when on display at the 2020 Auto Expo in February. Launch was initially set for earlier this year but the COVID-19 pandemic caused some delay.
      Aprilia SXR 160 Design
      Where design is concerned, the maxi scooter boasts of ample luggage and leg space. The rider gets an upright riding stature for better comfort. It receives a large seat, LED headlamps inspired by the RS660 and an angular front apron. Design elements to the rear include an LED tail lamp with integrated rear blinkers.

      The Aprilia SXR 160 gets a fully digital LCD instrument cluster with feather touch switches, a USB charging port and smartphone connectivity. Styling elements also include raised handlebars, 12 inch alloy wheels and illuminated under-seat storage. It will get ABS among its safety features while Piaggio has announced that the maxi scooter will boast of excellent handling and efficient stability even at higher speed.
      Most Powerful Scooter in Segment
      Piaggio Aprilia SXR 160 is slated to be the most powerful scooter in its segment. It will get its power via a 160cc, 3 valve, single cylinder, fuel injected engine which also powers the SR160. No power or torque figures have been revealed as on date but are expected to be in the region of 10.7 hp and 11.6 Nm. The engine gets mated to a CVT unit.
      Braking and suspension will be via ventilated disc brakes with twin pot calipers and telescopic fork in the front and adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. Once launched, the Aprilia SXR 160 will compete against its very own siblings Aprilia SR 160 and 150 cc Vespa scooters while it will also go up against the Suzuki Burgman Street 125.
      As per dealer sources, the SXR 160 will be launched at the end of December with deliveries to commence from first week of January 2021. Apart from the Aprilia SXR 160, the company is also planning launch of the Aprilia SXR 125 maxi-scooter in India based on SR 125 which will follow launch of the SXR 160. More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor Electric Motorcycle Digital Render

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      Royal Enfield Meteor Electric
      Royal Enfield has confirmed plans to launch an all electric motorcycle in the future

      While scooters currently dominate the electric segment, we could see launch of several new electric motorcycles in the coming years. This space has only a few products and it holds significant potential for growth. Not everyone fancies riding a scooter, so electric motorcycles will inevitably have to step in to fulfil customer expectations. These products will come from both startup auto firms as well as established two wheeler manufacturers.
      Royal Enfield Meteor electric imagined
      Royal Enfield is among the leading auto companies that are working on the development of an electric motorcycle. As may be recalled, Royal Enfield currently dominates the 200cc – 500 cc motorcycle segment with more than 75% market share. To maintain its lead position, the switch to electric is necessary for the company.
      While details about Royal Enfield’s electric motorcycle have not been revealed, it is planned to be launched by 2023. It is expected to have a retro cruiser look, just like the current breed of Royal Enfield motorcycles. To get an idea about how the motorcycle might look like, here is an interesting rendering of Royal Enfield electric motorcycle.
      Royal Enfield Meteor Electric
      For this project, Meteor 350 has been used as the base model. Launched in November, Meteor 350 is the first of Royal Enfield’s next-gen products. It has a retro design and comes with new engine and chassis. In this rendering project, Meteor 350 electric gets a new dual tone colour theme of blue and white. This colour option is not available with the petrol powered Meteor 350.
      The dual tone colour theme has been subtly used on only a few components such as fuel tank, side panels, and wheels. The fuel tank’s top section has the white shade whereas the bottom part has strips of blue. The blue colour has also been applied to the wheel rims.
      Large battery pack
      The most prominent change is the huge battery pack that the motorcycle carries in its belly. If the battery pack was to be as heavy as it looks, it could create balancing issues for the motorcycle. Due to their design, electric motorcycles naturally have this problem. In comparison, electric scooters have a more suitable space for storing the battery pack.
      Among other changes is the belt drive that has replaced the chain drive. The motorcycle also mentions the term ‘EV’ on the side panel. Components such as the headlight, turn indicators, rear view mirrors, front & rear fenders and tail lamp is the same as current Meteor 350.
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      New Honda Dio Repsol Edition TVC – Features Detailed

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      Honda Dio Repsol Edition
      The Honda Dio limited edition inspired by Repsol Honda racing team gets orange coloured graphics and designs with orange wheel rims

      Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has launched two special editions with which it seeks to attract a younger and more race oriented segment of buyers in the country. The company has unveiled Repsol Honda editions of Hornet 2.0 motorcycle and Dio scooter for racing aficionados in India. Both are limited edition models and priced at a premium over their regular counterparts.
      Honda Dio Repsol Edition
      With the tag line ‘Keep Dioing It” the Honda Dio gets a sporty and aggressive design with race inspired graphics from the Honda Repsol team’s MotoGP bike RC 213V across its front and rear body while it sits on Repsol Honda orange coloured alloy wheels. The Repsol badging can be seen on its front apron, side panels and on its tail gate.
      Apart from these stickers and Repsol Tri-Colour Theme of Red/White/Orange, the Dio Repsol edition is identical to the Standard and Deluxe variants of the scooter BS6 model which was launched earlier this year. It sports a stylish muffler protector and split grab handles while key highlights include LED headlamp, all digital console, combi braking system, tubeless tyres and a wide seat.
      The Honda Dio measures 1,808mm in length, 723mm in width and 1,150mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,260, ground clearance at 160mm and kerb weight of 103 kgs. Seat length is at 640mm and fuel tank is of 5.3 liter capacity. Take a look at the official TVC of Honda DIO Repsol edition, featuring Marc Marquez.
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      The BS6 compliant Honda Dio scooter is powered by a 109.9cc, fuel injected, PGM-FI HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine that makes 7.65 hp power at 8,000 rpm and 9 Nm torque at 4,750 rpm. It gets telescopic forks in the front and 10 inch monoshock at the rear. The scooter gets a 3 step Eco Indicator on its instrument cluster that relates to better fuel efficiency.
      The Honda Dio Repsol Edition is priced at Rs.69,757, which is a premium of Rs.2,500 over the Deluxe variant. Bookings have opened for this limited edition scooter while deliveries are set to commence soon.
      Honda Dio Repsol Edition Specs
      Honda Dio Sales
      Honda Dio has been consistent in terms of sales and has regularly found a spot on the list of 10 best selling scooters in the country month after month. The BS6 variant was introduced earlier this year and received several feature and technology updates.
      In October 2020, Honda Dio sales grew by 19.24 percent to 44,046 units, up from 36,939 units sold in the same month of the previous year with volume gain of 7,107 units. Dio is not only one of the highest selling scooters in the country but also the No.1 exported scooter from India. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 125, Platina Cash Discount Offers Up To Rs 2,800

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      Image – RyT 2 KNOw
      Apart from cash discounts, Bajaj Auto is offering attractive benefits such as low down payment options and flexible EMI schemes

      As a year nears to a close, auto manufacturers offer substantial benefits in the form of discounts to attract more buyers in order to clear their stocks. Several manufacturers in both two-wheelers and passenger vehicle segments have started offering attractive benefits. Bajaj Auto has resorted to something similar.
      The Indian bikemaker is offering year-end benefits on Pulsar 125 and Platina range. Both bikes are offered as entry-level motorcycles in Bajaj’s portfolio. Both bikes have been around for a long time now and one of the most popular bikes in the Pune-based manufacturer’s lineup.
      Benefits on offer
      For Pulsar 125, Bajaj is offering benefits of up toRs 2,000 across its variants. The Pulsar 125 is offered in four variants- single-seat drum, split seat drum, single-seat disc and slit seat disc.
      The drum brake variants are offered with a cash discount of Rs 2,000 while the disc brake variants are available with a cash discount of Rs 1,500. Additionally, Bajaj is also offering a low down payment of just Rs 12,725. The offer is valid until December 15, 2020.
      Bajaj discounts Dec 2020
      The Platina range of bikes is offered in two configurations- Platina 100 and Platina 110 H-Gear and Bajaj is offering a cash discount of Rs 2800 and Rs 2500 respectively on both bikes.
      Apart from this, the company is also offering a 5-year warranty as standard. Platina 110 H-Gear is offered in a single variant whereas Platina 100 is offered in two variants- drum brake and disc brake. Platina 100 starts at a price of Rs 58,605 while Platina 110 H-Gear is priced at Rs 63,027.
      Bike Specifications
      Pulsar 125 is one of the most sought-after bikes in the 125cc category due to its look. It serves as an affordable alternative to other Pulsar motorcycles. It is powered by a 124.4cc single-cylinder fuel-injector motor which uses two spark plugs and two valves. This unit is tuned to generate 11.8 PS of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
      Platina 100 is powered by a 102cc single-cylinder engine which produces 7.9 PS of power at 7500rpm and 8.3 Nm of peak torque at 5500rpm. It is linked to a 4-speed gearbox. On the other hand, Platina 110 H-Gear draws its power from a 115.45cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which kicks out 8.6 PS of power at 7000rpm and 9.81 Nm of peak torque at 5000rpm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. More

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      Harley Davidson Custom 1250 To Enter Production Next Year

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      2021 Harley Davidson Custom 1250
      Custom 1250 is a naked Sportster with a stance of a cruiser whereas Pan America is an adventure tourer

      Harley Davidson is going through a rough period where sales and their finances in major markets is concernced. Recently, the iconic American brand had to quit operations in India after an ordinary performance for over a decade. In other markets as well it has been struggling to rack up sales.
      Still, the bikemaker has quite a cult following across the globe. In India, operations like sales and manufacturing of Harley Davidson bikes will be carried out by Hero MotoCorp. Despite these difficult times, Harley Davidson continues to plan its future with new products.
      Harley Davidson had revealed Custom 1250 sometime back. But there were uncertainties about the motorcycle entering production anytime soon. Now, the brand has confirmed its launch by listing the Sportster on the Future Vehicles section of its official website.
      The model was first showcased in July 2018 along with Bronx Streetfighter and Pan America ADV-tourer. It was earlier slated to enter production in 2022, however, it seems the company wants it out in markets a little earlier in order to rack up some sales.
      2021 Harley Davidson Custom 1250
      Mechanical Details
      Harley Davidson Pan American and Custom 1250 were announced for production at EICMA 2019 in Italy. Both motorcycles share a lot in common, even though they are completely different bikes. They are powered by Harley Davidson’s new 1250cc Revolution Max liquid-cooled V-twin motor which pushes out 150 bhp and 122 Nm of peak torque.
      Hardware on the bikes is likely to consist of fully-adjustable Showa suspension and Brembo brake callipers. As far as its weight is concerned, it is expected to tip the weighing scales over 240 kg.
      Custom 1250 Design
      Coming to its design, Custom 1250 prototype shares many of its styling elements with Fat Bob. For example, its sleek headlamp and high-mounted shotgun dual exhaust. The motorcycle features a wide handlebar, single-piece saddle, side swingarm, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and chunky tyres with compact fenders.
      Even though it received a stripped-down styling which is sportier than most other Harleys, its overall silhouette is still long and low like a cruiser. Interestingly despite its hefty design it still gets a single disc brake at the front.
      2021 Harley Davidson Pan America
      Pan America Design
      Along with Custom 1250, Harley is also expected to come out with the production-spec Pan America which is an adventure tourer. It features a futuristic design tenet which is highlighted by a sleek rectangular headlamp that is surrounded by an inverted U-shaped fairing. It gets typical ADV elements such as a wide handlebar, engine crash guard, knuckle protectors, minimal side panels, wire-spoke rims with knobby tyres, adjustable windscreen and high ground clearance.
      Both motorcycles upon their launch will directly rival their counterparts – Custom 1250 rivalling Honda Rebel 1100 and Pan America rivalling Africa Twin. More details about these models are expected to be furnished in the next few months as their launch nears. More

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      Ather 450X Electric Scooter To Launch In 16 New Cities – First TVC

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      Image – Rajesh Narukulla
      Ather 450X, limited-edition Series 1, and network expansion to new cities

      Phase 2 of expansion will see Ather Energy launch Ather 450X in 16 additional cities – Mysore, Hubli, Jaipur, Indore, Panaji, Bhubaneshwar, Nasik, Surat, Chandigarh, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Nagpur, Noida, Lucknow and Siliguri. Planned and rapid expansion is encouraged by Ather Energy’s products, dealership requests, and volume of test ride requests.
      Ather Energy is geared to meet national demand by Q1 2021, when Ather 450X will be available across 27 cities in India. Buyers will be eligible to get their hands on the limited-edition Series 1 vehicle for orders placed in January 2020, prior to official launch of the new product line.
      Business in new cities will begin in a staggered manner by Q1 2021. Test rides will let potential consumers experience the vehicle. Ather mobile app offers personalised ride statistics, charging status, push navigation, and other functionalities. This includes theft and tow detection, live location & vehicle state tracking.
      Ather Energy expansion
      Ather is in discussion with prospective retail partners and is zeroing in on locating spaces to set up its fast EV charging network, Ather Grid. Of the 11 markets Ather is present in, 60+ charging points are installed, and plans are on to increase that number. Below is the first ever TV commercial of Ather electric scooter.
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      Ather 450X is an upgrade from the 450. It’s quick and smart, and available in three new colours – Grey, Green, and White. Power comes from a 6kW PMSM motor, a 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, to support 4 riding modes. Eco, Ride, and Sport aside, the high- performance Warp mode is a new addition.
      Ather 450X goes from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 sec in Warp mode. On that mode, its’ the quickest 125cc category scooter. Ather 450X charges 50 percent faster than earlier at 1.5km per minute. This is the fastest charging rate in the electric two-wheeler category.
      Ather 450X features
      Features include 4G SIM card and Bluetooth connectivity to manage phone calls and music on the touchscreen dashboard. The 7″ touchscreen dashboards colour depth of 16M, and a Snapdragon Quad-Core processor. Ather 450X uses Android Open Source to support Google map navigation, on-board diagnostics, and features like Over-the-air updates, Auto Indicator off and Guide- me-home lights.
      Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy: “We are really excited about adding 16 new markets and we look forward to establishing ourselves in these cities in the coming months. This expansion is the result of the strong demand from the consumers, dealerships and also, the test ride requests that we have received since the launch of Ather 450X.
      Ather Energy has always strived to build futuristic electric two-wheelers which boast of superior technology and innovative solutions to make the switch to electric easier for the consumers. We aim to introduce Ather products across the country and fulfill the needs of consumers by providing a premium offering.” More