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      Suzuki 2W Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – Access, Burgman, Avenis, Gixxer

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      Image – Sinha SuzukiExcept for Suzuki V-Strom SX250, every other model in the company lineup has posted declining YoY sales
      Suzuki Motorcycle India has reported total sales of 77,256 units in September 2024. This was a 7.88% YoY decline in sales from 83,866 units sold in Sep 2023 relating to a 6,610 unit volume decline. MoM sales also fell by 11.69% over 87,478 units sold in Aug 2024. It was only V-Strom SX250 and Hayabusa that displayed YoY and MoM growth respectively while all other models ended the month in red.
      Suzuki 2W YoY Sales Sep 2024
      Analyzing the company’s YoY sales performance, Suzuki Motorcycle India faces challenges in domestic markets despite it being in the midst of the festive season. Every Suzuki model has faced falling sales with the exception of V-Strom SX 250. Access scooter sales dipped by 5.83% to 53,715 units, down by 3,326 units over 57,041 unit sales of Sep 2023. Access currently commands a 69% share in the company lineup. It was the 3rd best-selling scooter in India last month ahead of TVS Ntorq and Honda Dio.
      Suzuki 2W Sales Sep 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Burgman sales also fell by 15.41% to 14,808 units, down from 17,506 units sold in Sep 2023 relating to a 2,698 unit volume decline. It was followed by Avenis 125cc scooter with 6,740 unit sales last month, a marginal 0.56% YoY decline over 6,778 units sold in Sep 2023. Gixxer sales also fell by 31.14% YoY to 1,265 units, down from 1,837 units sold in Sep 2023.
      V-Strom SX 250 adventure motorcycle saw a 54.95% YoY growth. Sales which had stood at 404 units in Sep 2023 improved by 54.95% YoY to 626 units in the past month. Share percentage stood at 0.71%. Lower down the sales list was Gixxer 250 with the highest YoY decline in sales by 72.41%. Sales fell to just 64 units in the past month whereas there had been 232 units sold in the same month last year. Gixxer has slipped towards bottom 3 in the list of 150-200cc motorcycle sales last month.
      Suzuki 2W Sales Sep 2024 – MoM Comparison
      Suzuki India 2W sales list was trailed by Suzuki Hayabusa superbike, sales of which fell by 44.12% YoY to 38 units. This was against 68 unit sales of Sep 2023. Hayabusa currently commands a 0.05% share in the company portfolio.
      Suzuki 2W MoM Sales Sep 2024
      Suzuki also posted a hefty MoM decline in sales in Sep 2024. Sales fell from 87,478 units in Aug 2024 to 77,256 units last month. This time it was only Hayabusa that saw some positive response from buyers. Access sales dropped by 13.96% MoM from 62,433 unit sales of Aug 2024. Burgman also suffered a 7.30% MoM decline with 14,808 unit sales last month from 15,974 units sold in the previous month. Avenis sales were down 3.31% from 6,971 units sold in Aug 2024.
      There was Gixxer with a 7.33% MoM decline and V-Strom SX 250 sales of which fell by 0.63% on a MoM basis. Gixxer sales dipped by 11.11% to 64 units from 72 units relating to an 8 unit volume decline while Hayabusa among the most value-for-money big bikes saw its sales up 15.15% to 38 units over 33 units sold in Aug 2024. More

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      Upcoming 12 New Royal Enfield Motorcycles – Meteor, Bullet, Classic, Hunter and More

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      New Royal Enfield Classic 650 RenderEnthusiasts can look forward to exciting new products and updated models that will also include Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle
      To stay ahead in the game, Royal Enfield has introduced updates and new motorcycles at regular intervals. The company enjoys almost complete dominance in 350cc-450cc and 650cc motorcycle segments. Several new launches are planned in the coming months, as listed below.
      1. Royal Enfield EV (New Model)
      Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Spied
      Latest spy shots reveal a strong possibility that Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle will be the production version of the Electrik 01 Concept. There’s a strong connection with the Flying Flea motorcycle used during World War II. Some of the key highlights include circular headlamp and rear-view mirrors, liberal use of chrome accents, a circular instrument console, Girder forks and tear-drop fuel tank design.
      As compared to regular Royal Enfield bikes, the electric bike has a relatively skinnier profile. It is evident with the compact body and the narrow tyres. Such features make the bike suitable for urban commutes and can also help optimize range by reducing air drag. Royal Enfield will unveil its first electric motorcycle on 4th November. Launch is likely in 2025. With its distinctive profile, Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle will be an easy pick for enthusiasts.
      2. Himalayan Electric (New Model)
      Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Testbed
      Royal Enfield is also developing an electric version of its popular Himalayan 450 bike. Prototypes are already being evaluated to understand the testbed’s capabilities and improvement areas. It may take around a couple of years for Himalayan 450 electric motorcycle to make it to production stage.
      3. Interceptor Bear 650 (New Model)
      Royal Enfield INT Bear 650
      Scheduled for launch on 5th November, Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 will be the brand’s first scrambler-style bike in the 650cc segment. It is expected to be the most lightweight 650cc Royal Enfield bike. While the 650cc engine and platform are already popular, Royal Enfield has introduced some exceptional colour options to the delight of enthusiasts.
      Mechanical upgrades include USD forks at front, as compared to standard telescopic units seen with Interceptor 650. The black colour variant has the USD forks in golden finish. Other highlights include a circular TFT Tripper Dash, single exhaust setup and dual-purpose tyres.
      4. Classic 650 (New Model)
      New Royal Enfield Classic 650
      Recent spy shots revealed the upcoming Classic 650 in attractive dual-tone colour options. Both single-seater and pillion seat models will be available. As compared to the Classic 350 that has a single exhaust, the larger capacity sibling has twin exhausts. Other distinctive features of Classic 350 include the brand’s new logo on the fuel tank. Overall profile is quite similar to the Classic 350. While Classic 350 is currently the top selling Royal Enfield bike, it remains to be seen if Classic 650 gets the same level of fan following.
      5. Bullet 650 (New Model)
      Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Twin
      Upcoming Bullet 650 has been spotted on road tests multiple times in recent months. As per trademark filings, it is likely that the Bullet 650 will go on sale as the Bullet 650 Twin. Royal Enfield could launch the Bullet 650 Twin around mid-2025. It could be positioned as the most affordable 650cc bike from Royal Enfield. Several of the styling bits will be derived from the 350cc Bullet. Equipment list will also be pretty basic to ensure an accessible price point.
      6. Himalayan 650 (New Model)
      Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Render
      With Himalayan 650, Royal Enfield will be in a better position to challenge international bestsellers such as Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli TRK 502 and Suzuki V-Strom 650. Recent spy shots reveal that Himalayan 650 will be better suited for touring than pure off-roading. Some of the key features include USD front forks, monoshock rear suspension and upswept exhaust. The bike gets dual petal discs at the front, which is something new for a Royal Enfield bike. Launch is expected in 2025.
      7. Himalayan 450 Rally (New Model)
      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally Version – 91 Wheels
      While the existing Himalayan 450 is off-road ready, the Rally version will have improved off-roading capabilities. Spy shots revealed the ‘RALLY’ lettering on the rear panel, which clears all doubts about the bike’s purpose and market positioning. Some of the key highlights include spoked wheels, monoshock rear suspension and upswept exhaust. The bike is likely to get adjustable front and rear suspension. The Rally kit could also include knuckle guards and handlebar risers. A rally racer version of Himalayan 450 is also being developed.
      8 and 9. Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 facelifts
      2025 RE Interceptor 650 Spied – Overdrive
      Royal Enfield 650 twins, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, are the top selling bikes in 500cc+ motorcycle segment. They currently have around 2/3rd market share. Royal Enfield is working on the 650 twins’ facelifts that are expected to be launched in 2025. One of the key updates will be dual-disc setup at the front to improve braking performance. Spy shots also reveal a circular instrument console. This could be the same unit, as in use with Himalayan 450. The 648cc parallel-twin engine will be carried forward.
      10. Meteor 350 facelift
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Facelift
      Royal Enfield’s 4th best selling motorcycle, Meteor 350 contributes more than 10% to overall sales. The facelift model is expected to get LED pilot lamp and tail lamp as standard across all variants. The bike already has an LED headlamp. Some new colour options and tech upgrades could be part of the package. In terms of performance, Meteor 350 facelift will continue with the existing 349cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled engine.
      11. Bullet 350 facelift
      Bullet 350 facelift Spied
      Existing Bullet 350 is not very old, as it was upgraded with the new engine and chassis in September 2023. It is unlikely that Bullet 350 facelift will be getting any major tech updates. Parts like the new digi-analogue instrument console and USB port were added last year.
      12. Hunter 350 facelift
      2025 Hunter 350 Spied – Overdrive
      With its athletic build and agile performance, Hunter 350 has emerged as the second best selling Royal Enfield bike. In its first update, Hunter 350 facelift will be getting an LED headlight. The current model is equipped with a halogen unit. Users can expect smoother rides, as Hunter 350 facelift will be getting a new rear suspension. These updates could be limited to the Metro variant of Hunter 350. The facelift model will continue with the existing 349cc engine. More

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      150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2024 – Pulsar, Apache, Unicorn, FZ, R15, MT15, Xpulse

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS160Except for Hero Xpulse 200 and Suzuki Gixxer range, all participants of 150cc to 200cc motorcycle sales Sep 2024 had positive MoM growth
      India is the land of motorcycles and scooters. It is one of the largest markets in the world for motorcycles and scooters. Apart from budget commuter motorcycle segment, premium commuters and street fighters comprise the next big chunk of this market. Dominating this ever-growing segment is crucial for OEMs.
      150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2024
      Topping this displacement class and segment is Bajaj Auto with its evergreen Pulsar lineup starting right from 125cc. In September 2024, Bajaj Auto sold 51,536 Pulsars and bagged the top spot. When compared to 46,888 units sold in September 2023 and 40,181 units sold in August 2024, Bajaj witnessed 9.91% YoY and 28.26% MoM growth.
      Volume growth for Pulsars stood at 4,648 units YoY and 11,355 units MoM and accounts for 28.67% of this segment’s market share. In 2nd place, we have TVS’ Apache lineup with 41,640 units sold last month. Apache registered an impressive 55.52% YoY and 38.62% MoM growth and has a 23.17% market share. Volume growth was 14,866 units YoY and 11,602 units MoM.
      Honda Unicorn is a higher displacement commuter and clocked 31,353 units with 22.89% YoY as opposed to last year’s 25,514 units and a negligible 0.01% MoM growth as opposed to 31,351 units sold a month before with a mere 2 units gained in volume. Unicorn holds 17.44% market share among the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle sales Sep 2024 charts.
      150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2024 – YoY
      The first motorcycle to clock YoY decline in this list is Yamaha FZ with 13,617 units. It registered an 8.44% YoY decline, losing 1,255 units in volume. FZ gained 11.13% in MoM analysis. The MT-15 at 12,286 units was all green with an impressive 41.36% YoY and 23.74% MoM growth, gaining 3,595 units YoY and 2,357 units MoM.
      Yamaha’s R15, on the other hand, sold 10,614 units and secured 6th place on this list. It suffered 4.64% YoY decline and 23.66% MoM growth. More premium than Unicorn, Honda SP160, sold 5,470 units and witnessed a sizeable 26.31% YoY decline, but gained 12.60% in MoM. In 8th place, we have KTM’s 200cc lineup with 2,956 units sold and saw 5.01% YoY decline and 26.76% MoM growth.
      Xpulse 200 Into The Red
      Hero MotoCorp sold 2,306 units of Xtreme and 1,993 units of Xpulse motorcycles. While Xtreme saw a 29.92% YoY decline and 1.50% MoM growth, Xpulse fell into the red completely with 26.81% YoY and 31.98% MoM decline. The upcoming Xpulse 210 should see sales go up in the future.
      150cc To 200cc Motorcycle Sales Sep 2024 – MoM
      Bajaj Avenger was all green in September 2024 with 6.06% YoY and 57.06% MoM growth. Honda Hornet 2.0 numbers halved YoY with a 54.62% YoY decline, but there was a 19.89% MoM growth. Suzuki Gixxer range did not find many buyers and bled numbers last month with a 31.14% YoY and a 7.33% MoM decline.
      Honda sold 888 units of CB200X with 19.03% and 16.23% YoY and MoM growth. Kawasaki W175 saw 106 buyers last month with 2,550% YoY and 130.43% MoM growth. In total, the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle sales Sep 2024 charts registered 1,79,738 units. When compared to 1,58,705 units sold last year and 1,49,608 units sold a month before, this segment witnessed 13.25% YoY and 20.14% MoM growth. Volume gain stood at 21,033 units YoY and 30,130 units MoM. More

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      KTM Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – RC, Adventure, Duke, 390, 200, 250, 125

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      KTM DukeAll KTM offerings registered an overall healthy positive growth in MoM analysis, while only 250 lineup registered YoY growth
      The iconic sporty motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, closed the month of September of September 2024 with mixed emotions. KTM witnessed consistent YoY decline across the domestic, exports and total sales. While the company’s 390 lineup took the lead in exports, it was the 200 lineup that led the total sales and domestic sales.
      The company is also poised to import some of its big bikes to Indian market again. Some dealerships have announced bookings as well. The intended models are 890 Adventure R, 1390 Super Duke R and 1390 Super Adventure, among others. Launch date is yet to be announced.
      KTM Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – Domestic
      KTM Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – Domestic
      Domestic sales for KTM stood at 4,606 units in September 2024. When compared to 4,690 units sold in September 2023 and 4,123 units in August 2024, KTM domestic sales dropped by 1.79% YoY and surged a double-digit 11.71% MoM gaining 483 units in volume. The 200 lineup consisting of Duke and RC models bagged 64.18% of KTM’s domestic sales.
      With 2,956 units, 200 lineup witnessed a 5.01% YoY decline, but a healthy 26.76% MoM growth. 250 lineup was the only one with YoY growth in domestic market and it sold 816 units and saw 215.06% YoY growth, but suffered a 16.05% MoM decline. With 695 units sold, 390 lineup fell into the red completely with a 37.72% YoY and a 2.25% MoM decline. Lastly, 125 lineup sold 139 units and with a 31.53% YoY decline, but a surprising 28.70% MoM growth.
      KTM Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – Exports
      Exports Sep 2024
      Internationally, KTM’s 390 lineup is very popular and shows in the sales charts with this lineup commanding 38.62% of KTM’s exports. With 716 units shipped last month, 390 lineup consisting of Adventure, RC and Duke models, witnessed a 37.79% YoY decline and a 6.87% MoM growth.
      200 lineup fell into the red completely with 698 units shipped with a 28.34% YoY and a 4.64% MoM decline. As opposed to the 4 units of 250 lineup shipped last year, there was a 10,900% YoY growth and 74.60% MoM growth with 440 units sold. 125 lineup in exports were zero last month. In total, KTM’s exports stood at 1,854 units with a 12.92% YoY decline and an 11.08% MoM growth.
      KTM Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – Total Sales
      Total Sales Sep 2024
      Where total sales are concerned (Domestic + Exports), it is again the 200 lineup that takes the lead with 3,654 units sold last month. This led to a 10.57% YoY decline, but there a substantial 19.26% MoM growth, gaining 590 units in volume and 56.56% of KTM’s total sales. Next in line is 390 lineup with 1,411 units sold, registering a 37.76% YoY decline and a 2.17% MoM growth.
      KTM’s 250 lineup is the only one that registered positive growth in both YoY (377.57%) and MoM (2.61%) aspects by selling 1,256 units last month. Lastly, we have 125 lineup that managed to push out 139 units with a 31.53% YoY decline and a 13.01% MoM growth. In total, KTM pushed out 6,460 units across both domestic and exports, with a 5.26% overall YoY decline and an 11.53% overall MoM growth. More

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      Honda 2W Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – Activa, Shine, Dio, Unicorn, CB350, Hornet

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      Honda ActivaHonda Activa and Shine, two forerunners in this list, currently command a combined 77% share
      Honda, a significant player in the two wheeler segment has seen sales surge efficiently in September 2024. The company has posted an 8.31% YoY growth to 5,36,391 units, up from 4,91,802 units sold in Sep 2023. Its sales in Aug 2024 had stood at 4,91,678 units, thus relating to a 9.09% MoM improvement.
      Honda Sales Sep 2024 – Activa Scooter at No. 1
      Honda Activa was not only the best-selling scooter in the company portfolio, but it also claimed a No. 1 spot as the highest-selling scooter in India in the past month. Sales of the Activa improved to 2,62,316 units in Sep 2024, an 11.60% YoY growth from 2,35,056 units sold in Sep 2023. It also relayed a 15.33% MoM improvement in demand over 2,27,458 unit sales of Aug 2024.
      At No. 2 was the Honda Shine 125+SP125. Its sales were up by 13.40% YoY and 2.52% MoM to 1,53,476 units. Together the Honda Activa with a 48.90% share and Shine with a 28.61% share currently command a combined share of 77% in the company portfolio. Honda Shine was the No. 2 best-selling motorcycle last month after the Hero Splendor.
      Honda Dio suffered a YoY setback in terms of sales as numbers fell to 35,370 units last month. This was an 8.61% YoY decline from 38,703 units sold in Sep 2023. Sales did improve by 1.92% on a MoM basis over 34,705 units sold in Aug 2024.
      Honda 2W Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – YoY
      There was the Honda Unicorn with 31,353 unit sales last month relating to a 22.89% YoY growth but a marginal 0.31% MoM decline. It was followed by the Shine 100 which saw improved sales to 28,359 units last month, an 8.22% YoY and 11.94% MoM growth. Dream sales dipped extensively by 22.08% YoY to 8,293 units over 10,643 units sold in Sep 2023 while its MoM performance was better with a 7.52% rise in demand from 7,713 unit sales of Aug 2024.
      Honda Sales Sep 2024
      Lower down the sales order was the Honda Livo (5,693 units), SP160 (5,470 units), Hness 350 (2,048 units) and Hornet (1,748 units) out of these 4 models, it was only the Livo that has posted YoY improvement in sales. Sales figure however, improved by double digits on a MoM basis.
      In the Honda CB range was the CB350 that amassed the highest sales at 1,242 units last month. This was a 14.87% MoM decline from 1,459 units sold in Aug 2024. CB200X had 888 units sold in Sep 2024, relating to 19.03% YoY improvement from 746 units sold in Sep 2023. MoM sales were also up by 16.23% from 764 unit sales of Aug 2024.
      Honda 2W Sales Breakup Sep 2024 – MoM
      Relatively newcomers to the company portfolio, the CB300 accounted for sales of 79 units last month while the XL750 (42 units), CB500 (13 units) and GL 1800 (1 unit) completed this sales list. Sales of the XL 750 improved by 16.67% on a MoM basis. This was over 36 units sold in Aug 2024. More

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      Four New Hero Bikes, Scooters Unveiling At EICMA – What Could They Be?

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      Four New Hero Bikes, Scooters To Be Showcased At EICMA 2024At EICMA 2024, four new Hero bikes, scooters are expected to be showcased by the company and expand its premium vehicle lineup
      World’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has been a runaway success in budget commuter genre. The company is yet to witness great success with their premium lineup. With great enthusiasm, Hero is set to showcase four new 2W vehicles at EICMA as suggested by their recent teaser and here is what they could be.
      1. Karizma XMR 250
      Recently, a design patent from Hero MotoCorp leaked on the internet, showing a new fully faired motorcycle. Speculations suggest that this motorcycle could be powered by a new 250cc liquid-cooled engine, a variant of the current 210cc liquid-cooled engine. Updated components like USD front forks and front winglets were notable too.
      Hero Karizma 250 Design Leaks
      The new motorcycle is speculated to be generating around 30 bhp of peak power and 25 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox and take on the quarter-liter offerings from Bajaj, Suzuki, KTM and Husqvarna. Considering how close it looks to current Karizma XMR 210, there is a possibility of it being a Pro variant of current model with USD front forks and aerodynamic winglets.
      2. Xtreme 250R
      In India, street naked genre has a great pull and Hero lacks a flagship model within the Xtreme lineup. Just like the Karizma design patent, there was a naked motorcycle design patent leaked on the internet too. Speculations position it as the naked counterpart of rumoured Karizma XMR 250 and the production version of Hero XTUNT 2.5R Concept showcased at EICMA last year.
      New Hero 250cc Naked Bike
      It could generate the same speculated 30 bhp and 25 Nm performance as rumoured Karizma XMR 250. However, there is a possibility that it could be the street naked version of current Karizma XMR 210. It has sharp and edgy design lending a lot of aggression to the overall appeal.
      3. Xpulse 210
      This is long overdue and is likely to be the next best thing in India’s off-road motorcycle genre. With the more powerful Karizma XMR engine belting out 251.5 bhp of peak power and 20.4 Nm of peak torque and a 6th gear for improved high-speed highway cruising, Xpulse 210 will finally be worthy to be the one bike that does it all.
      New Hero XPulse Teased
      We wish there is a Pro variant of Xpulse 210 that gets fully adjustable front and rear long-travel suspension for the ultimate off-road experience. Hero’s teaser hinted new design with Xpulse 210, but the image was of a BS4 Xpulse 200 with a few accessories from an aftermarket accessory company called HyperRider.
      4. New Vida V1 Variant
      Considering that electric scooters are witnessing a lot of action these days, Hero MotoCorp might showcase a new variant of Vida V1. We wish it is a more affordable variant and take on the rivals from Ather, Ola, TVS and Bajaj. More

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      Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 Debuts – 5 New Colours, Launch Soon?

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      Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650 DebutsInterceptor Bear 650 is the first scrambler-style motorcycle based on Royal Enfield’s 650cc platform and may be the lightest
      With 650 Twins, Royal Enfield rewrote the rule books of multi-cylinder large-displacement engine-equipped motorcycles. Starting from Interceptor 650 and GT Continental 650, Royal Enfield has significantly expanded its 650 portfolio. Newest addition to this lineup is a Scrambler based on Interceptor 650 which has just made its global debut.
      Interceptor Bear 650 Debuts
      Royal Enfield, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer, has emerged as India’s de facto classic and retro mobility solutions provider. This behemoth has been dominating two lucrative segments in India – 350cc to 450cc segment and 500cc+ segment. With little to no traction from rivals, Royal Enfield has soldiered on to the top.
      Interceptor Bear 650
      Their latest offering is a Scrambler style motorcycle based on Interceptor 650. Called Royal Enfield Interceptor Bear 650, the name symbolises Eddie Mulder’s historic win at Big Bear Run of 1960. The latest teaser by Royal Enfield was voiced by Eddie Mulder, also a renowned racer, stuntman and bike builder.
      When compared to Interceptor 650 it is based on, the new Scrambler is a lot more appealing. For starters, there are 5 new colours to choose from, as seen in the image below. The launch colour is based on a bright yellow shade, complemented by white and black elements, for a sporty vibe. Some colourways get painted mainframe and subframes.
      Interceptor Bear 650 Colours
      Overall silhouette is almost identical to Interceptor 650 it is based on. Which is not a bad thing in our opinion. Side body panels now get a round element. Headlights are LEDs and so are the tail lights and turn indicators. The single-piece seat seems to be slightly raised, for that Scrambler look.
      Front suspension has gotten an upgrade to USD telescopic forks as opposed to RSU telescopic forks on Interceptor 650. These USD forks are from Showa and should allow for sportier handling. Rear suspension is still handled by a twin-shock setup on Interceptor Bear 650, but it might be tuned differently.
      Interceptor Bear 650 Tripper Dash
      What are the changes?
      Also upgraded is the instrumentation where we can now see a TFT Tripper Dash that supports music control and Google Maps. The main highlights of Interceptor Bear 650 are the new tyres which could be Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR and the new single exhaust setup. This exhaust is slightly upswept and might make Interceptor Bear 650 the lightest RE 650cc bike.
      It will be powered by the same 648cc parallel twin engine as other RE650 offerings. This engine will churn out around 46 bhp of peak power and 56.5 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Price-wise, we can expect a starting price of around Rs 3.5 lakh – 3.6 lakh (Ex-sh).

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      TVS Sales Breakup Sept 2024 – Jupiter, XL100, Raider, Apache, Ntorq, iQube

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      TVS ApacheTVS 2W sales grew by double digits both on YoY and MoM basis with the Jupiter continuing to be an all-time favorite
      TVS Motor Company sales in Sept 2024 improved by leaps and bounds. Sales of two wheelers stood at 3,68,563 units, a 22.65% YoY growth from 3,00,493 units sold in Sept 2023. MoM sales also surged by 27.54% from 2,88,983 units sold in Aug 2024 relating to a volume increase of 79,580 units.
      TVS Sales Sept 2024 – Jupiter Scooter Takes the Lead
      It was the TVS Jupiter that continued to receive healthy demand with 1,02,394 unit sales in the past month, up by 23.17% over 83,130 units sold in Sept 2023. MoM sales growth was also in double digits by 14.63% from 89,327 units sold in Aug 2024. The Jupiter commands a 27.78% share in the company portfolio. The TVS Jupiter was also the 2nd best-selling scooter in India after the Honda Activa.
      Next in line was the XL moped with sales of 54,969 units last month. This was a 22.31% YoY and 23.65% MoM growth from 44,943 units and 44,456 units sold in Sept 2023 and Aug 2024 respectively. It was followed by the Raider which witnessed an 11.24% YoY decline to 43,274 units.
      While the Raider was the only model in the company lineup to post a YoY decline, it however did show up a massive 60.83% MoM growth over 26,923 unit sales of Aug 2024. The new TVS Raider 125 iGO Variant, launched earlier this month could significantly add to it sales pitch in the month ahead.
      TVS Sales Breakup Sept 2024 – YoY
      Sales increased dramatically for the TVS Apache with 41,640 unit sales last month relating to a 55.52% YoY and 38.62% MoM growth. The Ntorq also received added impetus with 38,463 unit sales. This related to a 19.81% and 15.85% YoY and MoM growth respectively. TVS iQube, the sole electric offering of the company, accounted for 28,529 unit sales last month. This was a 40.70% YoY and 17.98% MoM growth. Sales figures had stood at 20,276 units and 24,181 units in Sept 2023 and Aug 2024 respectively.
      TVS Sport, a very popular bike in the commuter segment, also faced higher sales last month to 23,741 units. This was a 36.44% YoY and 65.84% MoM improvement from 17,400 units and 14,316 units sold in Sept 2023 and Aug 2024.
      TVS Sales Sept 2024
      Lower down the sales list was the TVS Radeon with 17,191 unit sales last month. Zest sales were up to 8,493 units though this model reflected an 8.36% MoM decline in sales. Star City had 6,510 units sold last month. There was also the Ronin which also improved by double digits to 2,601 units in Sept 2024.
      TVS Sales Breakup Sept 2024 – MoM
      TVS Apache 310 found the highest percentage improvement in sales. Its sales stood at 758 units in Sept 2024. This related to a 122.94% YoY improvement over 340 unit sales of Sept 2023. MoM sales were up even more definitively by 474.24% from just 132 units sold in Aug 2024. More