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      Top 10 Scooters April 2025 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube

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      TVS Jupiter 110Indian scooter market has been witnessing a major influx of electric offerings. However, ICE scooters continue to dominate the sales charts. In April 2025, we can see the top 10 scooters contributing 5,12,182 units in total with a 6.31% YoY decline in sales, as they sold 5,46,671 units combined in April 2024, losing 34,489 units in volume.
      Top 10 Scooters April 2025
      Breaking down the numbers, we can see that Honda Activa secured the top spot in the month of April 2025. It has been at the top for a very long time. Activa managed to sell 1,94,787 units last month and accounted for 38.03% of this list. This led to a 25.17% YoY decline as opposed to the 2,60,300 units sold last year, resulting in a 65,513 units volume loss YoY.
      TVS Jupiter secured 2nd spot with 1,02,588 units last month and it accounted for 20.03% of the total sales within this list. When compared to 77,086 units sold in April 2024, Jupiter registered a 33.08% YoY sales. Volume growth stood at 25,502 units YoY. TVS recently teased new Jupiter 125, which should increase the sales for TVS.
      In 3rd place, we have Suzuki with its Access scooter accounting for 12.71% of the total sales of this list. Suzuki sold 65,107 units last month and registered 5.08% YoY growth as opposed to 61,960 units from last year and the volume growth was 3,147 units. Suzuki recently launched the 2025 Access TFT Edition to boost sales further.
      Top 10 Scooters April 2025 – YoY
      TVS iQube became the best-selling electric scooter in India as it sold 27,604 units last month with a massive 65.16% YoY growth, gaining 10,891 units in volume. In 5th place, we have TVS Ntorq 125 at 25,383 units, which registered a 16.53% YoY decline as the company sold 30,411 units last year, leading to a volume loss of 5,028 units YoY.
      Ola S1 highest decline, Bajaj Chetak highest growth
      Burgman Street 125 is Suzuki’s 2nd scooter on this list and India’s best-selling maxi-scooter. At 23,050 units, Burgman saw 30.37% YoY growth as opposed to 17,680 units sold last year, gaining 5,370 units in volume. Honda Dio sold 20,555 units with a 11.33% YoY decline. The volume loss suffered by Dio is 2,627 units YoY.
      Ola S1’s and Bajaj Chetak’s sales fell very close to each other at 19,709 units and 19,216 units respectively. Both are electric scooters, but Ola S1 witnessed the highest YoY decline in this list at 42.31% and at the same time, Bajaj Chetak registered the highest YoY growth in this list at 72.79%.
      This shows the market trends where Ola is losing ground rapidly, whereas Chetak is gaining rapidly. In 10th place, we have Yamaha RayZR 125 selling 14,183 units as opposed to 14,055 units sold last year. Thus resulting in a 0.91% YoY growth. More

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      New TVS Jupiter 125 Teased Ahead Of Launch – Details

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      New TVS Jupiter 125 TeasedTVS Motor has been ramping up its strength in the scooter segment. We saw this with the Jupiter 110 launched last year with a striking new design language. Now, TVS is drafting an update to Jupiter 110 and the first teaser has been released. Not a lot is revealed from this teaser. Let’s take a closer look.
      New TVS Jupiter 125 Teased
      India’s 125cc scooter segment is going to heat up soon, with the launch of the new TVS Jupiter 125. Jupiter has been one of the strongest names in India’s scooter segment and it is the country’s second best-selling scooter brand after Activa by Honda. An update to Jupiter 125 will strengthen TVS’ position in the lucrative 125cc scooter segment.
      New TVS Jupiter 125 Teased
      For the first time, TVS has teased Jupiter 125 on their social media handles. The caption read – Style. Power. Performance. Coming soon! This teaser only shows a single-piece seat along with its single piece rear pillion grab rail. Launch colour for TVS Jupiter 125 is likely to be a Copper shade, which can be seen in this teaser too.
      Design wise, new TVS Jupiter 125 might borrow styling elements from its smaller sibling, Jupiter 110. We can expect those sleek horizontal LED DRLs and sleek LED turn indicators and LED tail lights to make their way on Jupiter 125. The 12-inch wheels, 220mm front petal disc brake, front fuel filler cap, large underseat storage from current Jupiter 125 will be carried over or improved upon.
      2025 TVS Jupiter – Image for reference
      What to expect?
      More details may be revealed in future teasers. TVS Motor will stick with their ‘Zyada Ka Fayda’ philosophy with Jupiter 125 and offer a lot of features, comfort and storage space. When compared to Jupiter 110 launched last year, we can expect more features and retain its TFT cluster that supports Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
      It is likely to carry forward the same 125cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine to make its way on the new model. Without iGO Assist, this engine delivers 8 bhp and 10.5 Nm and with iGo Assist, it cranks out 8.44 bhp and 11.1 Nm, mated to a CVT.

      Launch could happen around the festive season and it will take on rival 125cc family scooters like Honda Activa 125, 2025 Suzuki Access, Hero Destini 125 and Yamaha Fascino. New TVS Jupiter 125 is likely to pack a higher sticker price than the current model, which costs between Rs 80,640 and Rs 91,821 (Ex-sh, Delhi). More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2025 – Splendor, Activa Lose Ground; Shine, Jupiter Gain

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      New Hero SplendorIndia’s two-wheeler market showed a mixed performance in April 2025, with several top-selling models witnessing a drop in year-on-year (YoY) sales. According to the latest sales data, total sales of the top 10 two-wheelers stood at 9,59,598 units, a decline of 8.07% compared to 10,43,813 units sold in April 2024.
      Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2025
      At the top of the chart was Hero Splendor with 1,97,893 units sold. However, this was a sharp 38.34% decline from 3,20,959 units in April last year, marking the highest volume drop in the top 10 list. Honda Activa held the second spot with 1,94,787 units sold, also recording a significant drop of 25.17% from 2,60,300 units in April 2024.
      Top 10 Two Wheelers April 2025
      In contrast, Honda Shine took the third position with a strong performance, growing by 18.32% YoY to 1,68,908 units, up from 1,42,751 units a year ago. Bajaj Pulsar came in fourth with 1,24,012 units, but saw a decline of 14.36% from 1,44,809 units sold in April 2024.
      TVS Jupiter was one of the standout performers, registering a robust 33.08% growth to reach fifth position with 1,02,588 units sold, compared to 77,086 last year. Suzuki Access followed in sixth place with 65,107 units, reflecting a modest 5.08% increase over the previous year’s 61,960 units.
      Apache, Access Maintain Steady Momentum
      In seventh place, TVS Apache maintained stable sales with 45,633 units sold, up just 0.25% from 45,520 units in April 2024. TVS Raider, however, saw a decline of 15.79%, slipping to eighth position with 43,028 units compared to 51,098 units a year ago.
      Hero HF Deluxe, which has consistently featured in the top 10, faced a steep 57.09% YoY drop in sales, falling to ninth place with 41,645 units sold, down from 97,048 units. Completing the top 10 list was TVS XL, which sold 38,748 units, a 7.58% drop from 41,924 units in April last year.
      While traditional commuter bikes like Splendor and HF Deluxe saw significant declines, scooters such as Jupiter and Access, as well as premium commuters like Shine, gained traction. This shift hints at evolving buyer preferences in India’s two-wheeler landscape. More

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      Hero Vida VX2 Incoming 1st July – Rebranded Vida Z Or New V2 Lineup?

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      Hero Vida ZAlong with Vida VX2, Hero MotoCorp has filed trademark applications for its variants as well – Vida VX2 Pro, Vida VX2 Plus and Vida VX2 Go
      By introducing more affordable variants and also reducing prices of its Vida electric scooters, Hero MotoCorp has registered a boost in sales. In April 2025, a 540% YoY jump was noted, after sales grew from 956 units in April 2024 to 6,123 units in April 2025. With that, Vida emerged as the 5th bestselling electric two-wheeler brand in the country.
      Hero Vida VX2 – What to expect?
      To sustain the momentum, Hero is planning to introduce multiple new EV products. One of these is the Vida VX2, scheduled for launch on 1st July. Let’s take a look at what Hero’s new electric scooter might offer.
      New Hero Vida Z
      Earlier this year, Hero MotoCorp had showcased a new model, Vida Z, at the Bharat Mobility Expo. Vida Z was originally unveiled at the EICMA 2024. It will be a truly global product, catering to both domestic and European markets.
      Vida Z was scheduled to launch in July 2025. This has raised speculation about whether Vida VX2 could simply be a rebranded version of the Vida Z. Name changes are quite common due to various reasons such as trademark issues, branding strategy, market feedback, etc. Vida Z name has also been trademarked. But it does not have any applications for variant name registrations such as Pro, Plus and Go like Vida VX2.
      New Hero Vida V2
      Moreover, while Vida Z has been unveiled and test vehicles have also been spotted, there are no such reports for Vida VX2. These factors present the possibility that Vida Z could go on sale as the Vida VX2. The trademark for Vida Z could be retained and used for any of the other upcoming products from Hero MotoCorp.
      Vida VX2 – Performance, range, specs
      Hero MotoCorp has not revealed any information about the upcoming Vida VX2 electric scooter. But assuming that Vida VX2 is a rebranded version of Vida Z, the base variant could be equipped with a single 2.2 kWh battery pack. Top variant could be utilizing two battery packs with total capacity at around 3.4 kWh. It is expected to have a range of more than 100 km. Similar to Vida V2, the Vida Z will have removable battery packs.
      In the company’s lineup, Vida Z will be positioned as a more affordable option in comparison to the existing Vida V2 electric scooters. While the latter utilize an electric motor with 6 kWh of peak power, the Vida Z could have a slightly lower output. Vida Z will be using a direct drive permanent magnet motor.
      As compared to the modern-looking Vida V2, the Vida Z has a minimalist, family-oriented design. Overall aesthetics are more aligned with the popular, high-volume-generating petrol-powered scooters such as Honda Activa and TVS Jupiter. Key highlights include a rectangular headlamp, TFT display, USB charging port, front storage, rear backrest and connectivity features. More

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      Hero Xpulse 160 Spied For The First Time – Impulse Successor

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      New Hero Xpulse 160 Spied
      When Hero and Honda parted ways, Impulse ADV was the first motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp. Impulse was way ahead of its time, but it was not well received by Indian audience owing to its smaller 150cc engine. However, the formula of an affordable off-roader evolved into Xpulse 200 and the recently launched and rather brilliant Xpulse 210 off-roader / tourer.
      Now that Indian motorcycle buyers are more evolved and matured, Hero seems to be exploring a possibility to bring back a small capacity off-roader. Fueling these speculations, we have the first ever spy shots of a probable Hero Xpulse 160 with a smaller engine and more affordable components. Let’s take a closer look.
      New Hero Xpulse 160 Design Compared With Xpulse 200
      Hero Xpulse 160 Spied
      In a rather interesting turn of events, Hero MotoCorp seems to be working on a new off-road motorcycle. We’re not talking about the ADV with a 440cc engine that has been spied testing before and definitely not the 250cc Xpulse that everyone is craving for. We are talking about a new Xpulse that packs a smaller engine than the current 210cc and 200cc units.
      These recent spy shots show an air-cooled engine that looks different from the current air-cooled 200cc unit. It looks smaller in size and cross referencing it with Hero’s other powertrains, it looks sort of like the 163cc engine seen on Xtreme 160R. We hope it has the 4V version which is rated at 16.9 PS of peak power and 14.6 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
      New Hero Xpulse 160 Design Compared With Xpulse 200
      Other notable giveaways suggesting this is not the Xpulse 200 include the circular disc brakes as opposed to Xpulse 200’s petal discs. These also look a wee bit smaller in diameter. The radiator for Xpulse 200’s oil cooling and windshield are missing too. Another change is in its knuckle guards which are of old type that were hinged at the ends.
      Same design retained?
      Comparing these new spy shots with current Xpulse 200, we can see that Hero has carried over the design and body parts. This way, Hero is saving on development and production posts, achieving economies of scale. New Hero Xpulse 160 spied could be packing similar suspension along with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel size combination as well.
      New Hero Xpulse 160 Design Compared With Xpulse 200
      Speaking of possibilities, Hero could position this motorcycle as Impulse successor and even name it accordingly. It will boast a more affordable price tag and be much lighter in weight than Xpulse 200’s 159 kg kerb weight for Base variant and 161 kg for Pro variant. It is likely to be advertised as an off-roader only, positioned below Xpulse 200 or probably even replace it. Xpulse 210 is more than capable if touring comfortably at triple digit speeds is what you need. More

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      First Suzuki Access Electric Scooter Rolls Out Of Plant

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      Suzuki Access Electric Scooter Production StartsOne of India’s leading scooter manufacturers, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) is expanding their operations to include electric scooters for the first time. The company showcased its maiden electric scooter for India at 2025 Auto Expo earlier this year called e-Access or commonly (not officially) called Access Electric.
      Fast forwarding to May 2025, Suzuki has commenced the production of its maiden electric scooter, the e-Access. The first unit rolled out of the production line at SMIPL’s manufacturing facility in Gurgaon, Haryana. This marks Suzuki’s entry into India’s electric scooter market and affirms Suzuki’s step towards multi-pathway solutions.
      Suzuki e-Access
      Suzuki Access Electric Scooter
      For the first time, Suzuki e-Access was first showcased at 2025 Auto Expo. With its maiden electric scooter for Indian market, Suzuki promises a durable, reliable and sustainable mobility solution for daily commuters within the urban environments.
      It has to be noted that Suzuki e-Access is powered by the company’s e-Technology consisting of a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery pack (LFP). Suzuki promises that the battery and other components have undergone rigorous testing for submersion, extreme temps, vibrations, drops, crush tests, punctures and motor bench.
      Suzuki e-Access
      Other notable elements of Suzuki e-Technology include Drive Mode Selector-e (SDMS-e) offering modes like Eco Mode, Ride Mode A, Ride Mode B and a Reverse Mode. The motor supports regenerative braking and the power is sent to rear wheels via a belt-drive system that is maintenance-free and low on noise and vibrations.
      Sleek Design!
      As seen from the showcase at 2025 Auto Expo, Suzuki e-Access looks rather stylish. It has a much sharper and sleeker design language than 2025 Access, which establishes a premium appeal. We can see a chiselled apron that houses a vertical LED DRL along with turn indicators further down.
      Suzuki e-Access
      Headlights are fully LED and they’re much sleeker and look sophisticated. Rear is kept conservative, but it looks like a premium product. Dual-tone colours, and contrasting colour for seat covers all lend an up-market appeal. We also get a sizeable TFT instrument cluster with Suzuki e-Access that will pack a host of connectivity features.
      e-Access is likely to deliver a range of up to 95 km on a single charge. Top speed is pegged at 71 km/h and the electric motor packs 4.1 kW of power and 15 Nm of torque. It rides on 12-inch wheels at both ends and gets disc brakes at the front. As of now, Suzuki has not revealed an exact launch date for e-Access. When launched, it will rival Ather Rizta, Ola S1, Honda Activa e, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak.
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      Honda CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP India Launch Price Rs 8.6L – Rs 12.36L

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      Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and CB750 HornetHonda BigWing lineup is being expanded in a big way. HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India) seems to be on a product offensive where premium 2W vehicles are concerned. Now, Honda has added two more powerful street naked to their portfolio in the form of CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP. Let’s see what’s what.
      CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP
      What started from NX500, Honda’s premium 2W product offensive for the Indian market includes the launch of CB650R, CBR650R, CB650R E-Clutch, CBR650R E-Clutch, Rebel 500 and X-ADV. Now, we witness the launch of two powerful street naked bikes in the form of CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP.
      Honda CB750 Hornet
      Where price is concerned, Honda CB750 Hornet costs Rs 8.6 lakh (Ex-sh) and Honda CB1000 Hornet SP costs Rs 12.36 lakh (Ex-sh). Honda has commenced bookings for both these vehicles and deliveries are slated for June 2025. CB750 Hornet is available in two colourways. These are Matte Pearl Glare White and Matte Ballistic Black Metallic.
      CB1000 Hornet SP, on the other hand, will be available solely in Matte Ballistic Black Metallic shade that gets special Gold accents. It has to be noted that CB750 Hornet will be sold through both BigWing and BigWing Topline dealerships, while CB1000 Hornet SP will solely be sold via BigWing Topline dealerships.
      Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
      Both CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP are based on the same ‘Aggressive X Pure’ design language. The streetfighter appeal is accentuated by muscular elements like sculpted fuel tanks and aggressive design elements. Both bikes feature the 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that supports Honda RoadSync app for Bluetooth, calls, navigation and music controls.
      Specs & Powertrains
      The smaller CB750 Hornet gets Showa SFF-BPTM front USD forks, a rear mono-shock, Pro-Link swingarm, dual 296 mm front discs and 240 mm rear single disc brake setup. CB1000 Hornet SP gets Showa SFF-BP front forks, Ohlins TTX36 rear suspension, and dual 310 mm front discs with Brembo radial calipers. Both bikes get a rear single 240 mm disc brake setup along with dual-channel ABS.
      Advanced Instrument Cluster
      Honda CB750 Hornet is powered by a 755cc Inline twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm along with four riding modes (Sport, Standard, Rain, and User), mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. CB1000 Hornet SP is powered by a 999cc Inline 4-cylinder engine with 155 bhp and 107 Nm, mated to a slipper clutch, bi-directional quick-shifter and a 6-speed gearbox. It gets 5 riding modes and Honda’s traction control. More

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      2025 KTM RC 200 Updated With New Colourway – Metallic Grey

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      2025 KTM RC 200 Updated – Metallic Grey Colourway
      KTM India has been updating its portfolio to establish relevance with their motorcycles and boost sales. The most recent launch from the brand is 390 Enduro and 390 Adventure before that. Now, KTM has shifted its gaze from ADV world to supersport. KTM just updated the colour palette of RC 200 and here’s a closer look.
      2025 KTM RC 200 Updated
      If you follow Indian automotive industry, you must be aware that KTM recently hiked the prices of some of its motorcycles. This was part of the MY25 update which brings compliance with the latest BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. RC 200 was the one that suffered with the highest price hike of Rs 12,000 (Ex-sh).
      Just a few days after this price hike and emission standard compliance update, KTM is now offering a new colourway with RC 200. Called Metallic Grey, this new colourway is offered alongside the previous Black and Blue colourways.
      KTM RC 200 Black and Blue
      In terms of decals, it matches quite closely with Black colourway, while Blue is slightly more minimal. Metallic Grey colourway gets two shades of Grey that complement each other quite well. Orange acts as the contrasting colour here and we can see Orange on its chassis and on a large part of its front fairing.
      Unlike Blue colourway with Orange wheels, Metallic Grey sticks to Black wheels, something similar to Black colourway. Other than that, we don’t see any more changes. It continues to be offered with the same equipment, components and features as other colourway variants and is priced the same at Rs 2.54 lakh (Ex-sh).
      Bajaj Offers KTM Takeover
      KTM AG has been on an economic rollercoaster for some time now. Indian homegrown Bajaj Auto is now offering economic relief in return for a controlling stake in the brand. The offered sum is EUR 800 million which roughly amounts to Rs 7,771 Cr with today’s currency exchange rates.
      Bajaj offers KTM takeover
      This move is not likely to make much difference to Indian motorcycling enthusiasts. Bajaj Auto stands tall and is set to gain a lot, with engineering expertise being the major element. One could only hope for future Bajaj motorcycles with twin-cylinder engines along with more versatile Pulsar for touring and off-roading. Both of which are not officially confirmed. More