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    BSA Bantam 350 Debuts Eyeing Classic 350 – Scrambler 650 Also Revealed

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    BSA Bantam 350 and Scrambler 650 DebutsIconic British motorcycling brand, BSA, has just unveiled two new motorcycles which it intends to launch sooner than later. One of these two is the much anticipated Scrambler 650, based on Gold Star 650 cruiser. The second one is Bantam 350, which will lock horns with Royal Enfield’s golden goose, the Classic 350. Let’s take a closer look.
    BSA Bantam 350 Debuts
    More than two years ago, we covered BSA filing trademarks for new names like Thunderbolt, Lightning and Bantam. Speculations were that Bantam would borrow platform from Jawa Yezdi motorcycles and would emerge as a Royal Enfield Classic 350 rival. Speculations might have proven true as Bantam is paired with a 350 class engine.
    BSA Bantam 350 Debuts
    BSA has just unveiled Bantam 350 alongside Scrambler 650 at Bike Shed, London, as per a recent post by MCN. Resurrection of Bantam nameplate is a significant step by BSA as it holds a massive brand recall in the UK. The new 2026 BSA Bantam 350 is based on similar ethos of original Bantam which is credited to bringing motorcycling to the masses post WW2.
    Last recorded production of BSA Bantam was in 1971 and continues to evoke nostalgia among masses. With new Bantam 350, BSA is incorporating design ethos of original model with its minimalist body panels, round headlight with a grille, teardrop shape tank, wide handlebar, inverted bar-end mirrors, a single-piece seat, fork gaiters and a matte black finish for engine bay.
    BSA Bantam 350 Debuts
    What does it offer?
    Notable elements include Bantam 350 branding on side body panel, a BSA logo with British Union Jack in the background on its fuel tank, dual-tone alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, single-sided exhaust, twin shock absorbers at the rear, RSU telescopic front forks, a large radiator which hints at a liquid-cooled engine and more.
    It may be powered by the same 334cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl Alpha 2 engine seen on recent Yezdi bikes. In 2026 BSA Bantam 350, this engine could develop around 30 PS of peak power and 30 Nm of peak torque, mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. It is likely to be manufactured in India and has launch potential too.
    BSA Scrambler 650 Debuts
    Scrambler 650
    Based on the Gold Star 650, BSA has carved out a Scrambler. BSA has showcased a concept of Scrambler 650 before and this new one seems to be a production version that will go on sale soon, potentially in India too. The unit showcased in London had a single-piece instrument cluster as opposed to Gold Star 650’s triple cluster.
    Other notable elements include a new front beak, new RSU telescopic front forks with fork gaiters, dual-sport block pattern tyres, wider handlebar, bar-end mirrors, what looks like a handlebar bracepad, a silver bash plate and more. It may be powered by the same 652cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4V/cyl engine that cranks up 45.6 bhp and 55 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine might be retuned to better suit BSA Scrambler 650’s character and expected scrambling roles.
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      Kinetic DX vs Rivals Compared – Vida VX2, Activa e, Rizta, iQube, Chetak

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      Kinetic DX Electric Scooter
      India’s family electric scooter segment just got a new entrant in the form of Kinetic DX, which was launched yesterday in New Delhi. The company aims to establish itself firmly in India and is eyeing for top three positions in terms of sales. But how does it fare against rival family electric scooters already on sale in India? Let’s compare Kinetic DX with immediate rivals to see where it falls on paper.
      Kinetic DX vs Rivals Compared
      In the Indian electric family scooter market, Bajaj Chetak was the only one that invokes a sense of proper nostalgia. Kinetic DX joins this bandwagon as it harks on to its rich legacy and heritage. It will go head to head with other family format electric scooters like Bajaj Chetak, Honda Activa e, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube and the recently launched Vida VX2.
      Kinetic DX vs Rivals – Dimensions
      There’s a lot to like about Kinetic DX in the way they have approached this product in terms of design and engineering. It packs the lowest seat height in this comparo and a decent 165 mm ground clearance, which is slightly behind Activa e’s 171 mm. Wheelbase of Kinetic DX is 1,314 mm, which is the longest in this comparison.
      Powering Kinetic DX is a 60V architecture and the single electric hub motor promises a peak power of 4.8 kW. While it is higher than Rizta, iQube and Chetak, Vida VX2 and Activa e offer higher 6 kW peak power. Despite that, Kinetic DX has a 90 km/h top speed, which is the highest in this family scooter format.
      Kinetic DX vs Rivals – Specs
      Sending juice to this motor is a 2.6 kWh battery fixed pack with Kinetic DX, which promises a 116 km range on a single charge. Which is still better than what Activa e promises, but rivals like iQube with its massive battery pack that goes till 5.3 kWh in capacity promise up to 212 km range. Only the Vida VX2 offers removable batteries, while Activa e offers swappable battery option binding you to its proprietary swapping ecosystem.
      Kinetic DX uses more potent LFP battery tech, while iQube uses NMC batteries. Others do not disclose battery chemistry. All contestants offer Reverse Mode and up to 3 riding modes. Like iQube, Kinetic DX also packs a hub motor whereas others either pack a swingarm mounted motor or a mid mounted motor.
      Features & Equipment
      Where features and equipment are concerned, all rivals offer LED lighting all-around, some kind of digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth and Smartphone app support with crucial features like navigation and more. Only iQube and Chetak offer touchscreen clusters. Also, all of them offer a front disc brake and rear drum brake option along with 12-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.
      Kinetic DX vs Rivals – Features
      Kinetic DX offers the largest under-seat storage which stands at 37L, while Activa e is at the other end of the spectrum which offers virtually unusable boot. Where frunk is concerned, it is Ather Rizta that offers the largest that go up to 22L. Only the Chetak and Activa e offer a smart keyfob for keyless go, while Kinetic DX goes a step further with a password based keyless go system that reminds me of Transporter movies.
      Taking a page out of Ola’s book, Kinetic DX packs a speaker which can play music and other paraphernalia. DX lacks a pillion backrest, but it brings unique attributes in the family EV format like an integrated helpline button in switchgear, one-touch pop-out footpegs and a concealed charger that is just brilliant. These are attributes that users will use on a daily basis. Only DX and iQube offer cruise control, while VX2 and Activa e lack hill hold assist features.
      That leaves us with pricing, which Kinetic DX seems to have got right. Only the Vida VX2 and iQube are more affordable than the DX, where the base variant is concerned. With top-spec variants, DX undercuts everyone except for Vida VX2 and its introductory prices. Ather and Honda fall on the higher end of the price bracket. For the sake of this comparison, we have included optional AtherStack Pro plan with Ather and Tecpac with Chetak. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup June 2025 – Jupiter, Apache, XL, Raider, iQube

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      TVS iQubeYoY sales growth of TVS Motor was driven by popular models like Jupiter and Apache
      TVS Motor has recorded strong sales performance in June 2025. Sales were up 9.89% to 2,81,012 units in the past month, a 25,289 unit volume increase from 2,55,723 units sold in June 2024. MoM sales however, fell by 9.14% when compared to 3,09,287 units sold in May 2025.
      TVS Sales June 2025 YoY and MoM Comparison
      TVS Jupiter and Apache led the sales list along with the XL, together commanding a strong 65% share. Jupiter sales grew strongly both on a YoY and MoM basis to 1,07,980 units, up by 49.76% over 72,100 units sold in June 2024. MoM sales also ended positively with a 10.63% growth from 97,606 units sold in May 2025. TVS Jupiter was once again the 2nd best selling scooter in India after the Honda Activa.
      TVS Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      At No. 2, TVS Apache sales stood at 41,386 units in June 2025 which was an 11.37% YoY growth but a 15.71% MoM decline. TVS XL sales fell drastically to 33,349 units last month, down by 17.45% YoY and 10.51% MoM. There had been 40,397 units and 37,264 units sold in June 2024 and May 2025 respectively.
      Sales also fell for TVS Raider, Ntorq and iQube. Raider sales at 27,481 units in June 2025 fell by 7.94% YoY and 22.37% MoM. Ntorq sales were down to 22,822 units while iQube sales fell to 14,244 units. On the other hand, a major highlight was sales of the TVS Zest that improved to 9,149 units in June 2025. This was a 4.21% increase from 8,779 units sold in June 2024. MoM sales improved even stronger by 13.38% from 8,069 unit sales of May 2025.
      TVS Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
      TVS Radeon and Sport saw sales fall to 8,863 units and 8,717 units respectively, indicating both a YoY and MoM decline. While TVS Ronin (4,286 units) and Star City (2,400 units) reported hefty 136.27% and 409.55% YoY growth respectively, Ronin saw its MoM sales decline by 10.15%. Star City on the other hand also saw its MoM sales improve by 27.25%. Apache 310 with 335 unit sales last month recorded a 42.55% YoY and 61.06% MoM growth.
      TVS Motor – Q2 CY2025 Sales April-June 2025
      During the Q2 CY 2025 period, TVS Motor sales stood at 9,13,946 units. This was a 10.34% YoY growth from 8,28,312 units sold in the same period of 2024. Positive sales were seen across a number of models in the company portfolio.
      TVS Jupiter witnessed a 36.95% growth to 3,08,174 units in the Q2 CY2025 period, up from 2,25,024 units sold in Q2 CY 2024. This was a volume improvement of 83,150 units to command a 33.72% share. It was followed by the Apache with 1,36,118 unit sales and a 12.88% growth with 14.89% share.
      TVS Sales Breakup Q2 CY 2025 – YoY
      Sales declined sharply for the XL (1,09,361 units), Raider (1,05,910 units) and Ntorq (73,410 units) in the Q2 CY 2025 period. TVS iQube has garnered much demand in the electric scooter segment. Sales were up 41.37% in Q2 CY 2025 to 69,490 units. There had been 49,153 units sold in the same period last year.
      Lower down the sales list were entry-level motorcycles like the Sport and Radeon. TVS Sport with 33,434 unit sales and Radeon with 30,457 unit sales, both have suffered a sharp de-growth over stronger sales in Q2 CY 2024. Demand improved for the Zest by 0.61% to 25,122 units over 24,969 units while Ronin saw a sizeable improvement of 157.08% to 14,530 units sold in Q2 CY 2025 period over 5,652 unit sales in the same period last year.
      There was an overwhelming response from buyers for TVS Star City, sales of which were up to 7,252 units in the Q2 CY2025 period, a 1,436.44% improvement from just 472 units sold during the period of Q2 CY 2024. TVS Apache 310 on the other hand declined by 26.50% clocking just 688 units from 936 units on a YoY basis. More

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      Hero Sales Breakup June 2025 – Splendor, Karizma, Xpulse, Destini, Glamour

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      New Hero SplendorHero MotoCorp has posted good YoY and MoM growth while sales declined sharply in the Q2 CY 2025 period
      Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler and India’s highest-selling motorcycle company, has recorded its domestic sales for June 2025. The company sold 5,24,414 units in domestic markets, marking a 6.86% YoY growth as compared to 4,90,743 unit sales of June 2024. This translates to an increase of 33,671 units. Additionally, the MoM sales saw a rise of 7.35% from the 4,88,499 units sold in May 2025.
      Hero Sales Breakup June 2025
      Splendor continued to lead Hero’s sales charts, with a total of 3,31,057 unit sales last month This was an 8.34% increase from 3,05,586 units sold in June 2024 while it also saw a MoM growth of 6.68% when compared to 3,10,335 units sold in May 2025. The Splendor commands a major share of 63.13% in the company portfolio.
      Hero Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      At No. 2 was the HF Deluxe which has seen strong YoY performance with a 12.16% growth to 1,00,878 units in June 2025 over 89,941 unit sales of the same month last year. Currently commanding a 19.24% share on this list, the HF Deluxe suffered a 6.39% MoM decline.
      Hero Passion, a popular commuter motorcycle offering high fuel efficiency and affordability and presented in variants of Passion Plus and Passion Pro, has doubled in volume as it saw a 100.37% growth in sales to 26,249 units last month. There had been 13,100 unit sales in June 2024. MoM sales too improved by 56.59% over 16,763 units of May 2025.
      Hero Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
      Fourth on this sales list was Hero Destini 125 which has also seen an 80.79% YoY and 34.11% MoM growth to 20,140 units. It was followed by Xtreme 125R, sales of which have declined sharply to 15,971 units. This was a 24.14% YoY and 3.80% MoM de-growth. Posting strong YoY and MoM growth was Pleasure scooter with 10,484 unit sales last month. While Hero Glamour suffered a 64.32% YoY decline to 8,619 units, it did rebound strongly on a MoM basis with a massive 846.10% growth from just 911 unit sales of May 2025.
      Hero’s electric offering, Vida, recorded sales of 7,178 units last month, a 77.72% YoY growth though sales declined 14.15% on a MoM basis. Hero Xpulse and Xoom saw sales of 2,373 units and 970 units respectively, both of which declined YoY and MoM. There were also 326 units of the Xtreme 250R sold last month while Xtreme 160 sales were down to 153 units with a massive 95.12% YoY and 75.44% MoM decline. Karizma 210 sales also dipped to 16 units marking hefty de-growth.
      Hero Sales Breakup Q2 CY2025 – YoY
      Hero MotoCorp – Q2 CY2025 Sales April-June 2025
      While assessing Hero MotoCorp sales during the period April to June 2025, the company has witnessed severe decline. Sales fell by 12.20% to 13,00,762 units, down from 14,81,545 units sold in the C2 CY2024 period. This was a 1,80,783 unit dip in volume. Most models on the list ended in the red except for the Destini 125 and Vida.
      Splendor sales were down 9.90% to 8,39,285 units while HF Deluxe sales fell by 8.70% to 2,50,291 units. These two models command an 83.76% share in the company portfolio. Passion sales too dipped by 13.04% to 53,199 units while sales of Xtreme 125R went down by 7.13% to 44,496 units.
      Destini 125 recorded a 12.48% growth to 39,551 units in Q2 CY2025 over 35,164 unit sales in the same period of last year. Vida sales on the other hand has seen triple digit growth by 114.56% to 22,655 units over 10,559 units. Hero Pleasure (21,438 units), Glamour (14,471 units), Xpulse (6,235 units) and Xoom (5,642 units), along with the Xtreme 160 (2,599 units) each suffered double digit decline.
      There were 803 units of the relatively new Xtreme 250R sold in the Q2 CY2025 period. Lower down the sales order, Karizma 210 had 88 unit sales while there were just 9 units of the Mavrick 440 sold in the same period. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2025 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Dominar

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      Bajaj Pulsar 220Bajaj Auto reported lacklustre sales June 2025 displaying a 17.16% YoY and 9.95% YTD decline
      Bajaj Auto Limited, a leading 2 and 3 wheeler manufacturer in Indian market, has been experiencing declining demand. Sales in June 2025 declined by 17.16% YoY while Q2 Cy2025 sales too suffered a 9.95% de-growth. However, the recent introduction of new models, including the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z UG and upgraded 2025 Dominar range—which features the Dominar 250 and 400—could boost sales in the coming months.
      Bajaj Auto sold 1,39,964 units in June 2025. This was a 17.16% YoY decline from 1,68,956 units sold in June 2024 relating to a dip in volumes by 28,992 units. It was also a MoM de-growth from a total of 1,82,746 units sold in May 2025.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      Bajaj Auto Sales Breakup June 2025
      Here is a breakdown of these sales by model. We once again have the Pulsar leading the list. Pulsar sales stood at 88,452 units last month, a 20.39% YoY decline from 1,11,101 units sold in June 2024. Despite the lower demand, Pulsar range continues to command a 63.20% share in the company portfolio.
      Among the Pulsar models, 125cc continued to be the company’s highest sellers with 49,641 units sold last month. It commanded a 35.47% of total sales even as sales declined by 21.93% from 63,586 units sold in June 2024. There were also 16,089 units of Pulsar 150cc and 17,521 units of Pulsar 200cc along with 4,275 units of Pulsar 250cc of which it was only the 200cc model that received positive demand. More recently, Bajaj has delisted the Pulsar N150 from its official website primarily due to lack of demand.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      Lower YoY sales were also reported for Bajaj Platina, sales of which went down by 22.47% to 25,662 units, down from 23,101 unit sales in June 2024. Also in the 70-110cc segment was the CT with 3,792 unit sales, a 36.04% decline from 5,929 units sold in June 2024.
      In 3rd spot, Bajaj Chetak, its sole offering in the electric scooter segment, has been well received. Positive sales growth was reported last month with 17,864 unit sales, a 7.03% YoY growth from 16,691 units sold in June 2024. Freedom sales stood at 1,699 units last month while both Avenger and Dominar have seen sales growth of 11.18% and 27% respectively to 1,512 units and 983 units.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup Q2 CY2025
      Bajaj Auto Q2 CY2025 Sales April-June 2025
      While assessing Q2 sales for CY2025, Bajaj Auto witnessed a drop of 9.95%. Sales during the April-June 2025 period stood at 5,02,386 units, down from 5,57,899 units sold in the same period of 2024. This was a volume de-growth of 9.95%.
      Pulsar sales were down by 12.95% to 3,34,615 units from 3,84,390 units on a YoY basis though commanding a 66.61% share in the company portfolio. Once again it was its 125cc model that was in highest demand with 2,07,830 unit sales in the past quarter even as it suffered a 7.85% YoY decline. Pulsar 200cc on the other hand, witnessed a 22.47% YoY growth with 64,763 unit sales.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup Q2 CY2025
      Platina Q2 sales were down by 22.46% to 83,270 units from 1,07,394 units while Bajaj Chetak has witnessed a 53.28% YoY growth to 62,620 units in the 2025 period from 40,854 units sold in the same period of last year. New offerings such as the Chetak 3001 and Chetak 3503 have appealed to buyers with their extended range and other feature upgrades.
      Bajaj CT and Avenger have seen Q2 sales decline by double digits to 11,348 units and 4,204 units. Freedom, the company’s CNG motorcycle added 3,729 units to YTD sales while Dominar too witnessed a YoY growth of 4.92% to 2,600 units in April-June 2025 from 2,478 units sold in the same period last year. More

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      Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – R15, FZ, MT15, RayZR

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      Yamaha RayZR 125 : Image – Gyani Enough2025 Yamaha Aerox 155, launched in May this year has brought in strong sales last month even as its MoM sales declined
      India Yamaha Motor has a robust lineup of models in the premium scooter and motorcycle segments. However, it has been experiencing weak demand in domestic market. Sales have declined both year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM), and year-to-date (YTD) sales have also shown a negative trend.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025
      Yamaha sold 44,417 two-wheelers in India during June 2025. This was a 24.04% YoY decline from 58,471 units sold in June 2024 which was a difference of 14,054 units. MoM sales too dipped by 3.62% from 46,086 units sold in May 2025.
      Yamaha’s top-selling scooter is the Ray ZR, while the best-selling motorcycle is the FZ lineup. Both however, suffered a YoY decline. Yamaha Ray ZR sales fell by 5.99% YoY to 14,274 units. This related to a 910 unit volume de-growth from 15,184 units sold in June 2024. May 2025 sales had stood at 13,023 units which was a 9.61% MoM growth. The Ray ZR currently commands a 32.14% share in the company’s overall portfolio.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
      In 2nd place, we have Yamaha FZ which saw a 10.58% YoY decline to 10,767 units. This was a 1,274 unit drop from 12,041 units sold in June 2024. Lower sales were also recorded on a MoM basis by 17.04% from 12,979 units sold in May 2025. MT15 with 7,123 units sold last month suffered a steep 38.68% YoY decline. MoM sales however, ended on a positive note, up by 1.27% from 7,034 unit sales of May 2025.
      Also posting a decline in YoY sales but increased MoM demand was the Yamaha Fascino. This 125cc scooter saw its sales decline by 33.81% to 6,125 units last month while its MoM sales improved by double digits of 16.64% from 5,251 units sold in that month.
      Yamaha has not seen much domestic demand for its R15 supersport bike. Sales dip was the steepest in this list at 50.09% YoY to 4,380 units last month even as sales had stood at a healthy 8,776 units in the same month last year. MoM sales too suffered a de-growth by 26.96% from 5,997 units sold in May 2025.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
      Aerox 155 was the only model in the company portfolio to register positive growth YoY which improved by 9.42% to 1,743 units. There had been 1,593 units sold in June 2024 which related to a 150 unit increase in volumes. R3/MT03, the company’s flagship offerings added 5 units to the June 2025 sales tally which was a 16.67% YoY decline.
      Yamaha Q2 Sales – April-June 2025
      The period April-June 2025 saw Yamaha motor sales at 1,37,329 units. This was a 28.40% YTD decline from 1,91,791 unit sales of the same period of 2024. It related to a volume de-growth of 54,462 units.
      Every model on the company sales list suffered from lower sales on a YoY basis in Q2 analysis except for the R3/MT03. RayZR sales were down 15.40% to 41,480 units while FZ sales slipped by 7.34% to 37,228 units. MT15 saw a steep YTD decline of 46.49% to 21,182 units in the 2025 period whereas there had been 39,588 units sold in the same period last year.
      Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – Q2 CY2025
      Fascino scooter sales dipped by 37.78% to 17,054 units from 27,408 units while the R15 suffered the steepest YTD decline by 49.65% to 15,285 units sold in the April-June 2025 period from as much as 30,357 unit sales of April-June 2024. The Yamaha Aerox too saw its YTD sales decline by 3.46% to 4,987 units while outstanding demand was reported for Yamaha R3/MT03, sales of which grew by 85.25% to 113 units in the past 3 month period over 61 units sold during same period of last year. More

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      Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 1.11 L – 90 Kmph Top Speed, 116 Km Range

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      Kinetic DX Electric Scooter LaunchedMarking a bold return to the spotlight, Kinetic Engineering Limited has launched the Kinetic DX electric scooter under its new EV-focused subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts. With over Rs 150 crore already invested and an additional Rs 350 crore earmarked—all from internal family funding—Kinetic is looking to reclaim its legacy in India’s two-wheeler space through innovation and local manufacturing.
      A New Era of ‘Watt’-power
      The launch also saw the unveiling of Kinetic Watts & Volts’ new red-and-blue logo, while the DX scooter carries forward the iconic Raptor-inspired styling, reflected in the Raptor-shaped indicators, LED DRLs, and illuminated ‘KINETIC’ badging on the handlebar cowl. Two variants are on offer – DX and DX+. Price for DX is Rs 1,11,499 and for DX+ is 1,17,499, ex-sh. Bookings are now open. Deliveries from Sep/Oct 2025. Bookings are capped at 35,000 units initially.
      Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launched
      Performance Meets Practicality
      Powered by a 2.6 kW LFP battery (Battery made by Range-X with 2500–3500+ cycles – claimed 4x life vs rivals), the Kinetic DX delivers 116 km IDC-certified range and a top speed of 90 km/h. It features a 4.6 kW peak output hub motor and offers three ride modes – Range, Power and Turbo. Acceleration is backed by 220 mm front disc brakes with 12-inch wheels, 165 mm ground clearance, and a 1314 mm wheelbase, making it suitable for Indian road conditions.
      Charging is made convenient with an EasyCharge system, integrating an inbuilt cable and charger. The DX can go from 0–50% in 2 hours, and fully charge in 4 hours.
      Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launched
      Built In-House, Made in India
      Kinetic claims the DX is 99% made in India, with all major components—battery, motor, controller, chassis, and body—developed in-house. Manufacturing takes place at their new 2-acre modern scooter plant, symbolising Kinetic’s renewed commitment to domestic production.
      Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launched
      Smart Utility with MyKiney AI
      The Kinetic DX is more than just an EV—it’s a smart scooter. Key highlights include:
      Kinetic Electric Scooter – Disc Brake
      – MyKiney AI voice assistant: Offers alerts, reminders, greetings, and music via built-in Bluetooth speaker, in 14 Indian languages, along with Italian and German for export markets.
      Kinetic Electric Scooter – Code to unlock
      – EasyKey: A password-based, keyless ignition system—no key fob required.
      – Telekinetics app: Enables remote start/stop, geo-fencing, charging flap control, OTA updates, and alerts if someone enters the wrong password more than 10 times.
      Kinetic Electric Scooter – Cruise Control
      – Kinetic Assist Button: Instantly connects riders to the helpline via a paired phone.
      – Cruise control, hill hold, reverse park assist, and K-Coast regenerative braking round out the tech stack.
      Kinetic Electric Scooter
      – Anti-theft alerts ensure peace of mind.
      – Telekinetic features only offered with DX+
      Kinetic Electric Scooter – Illuminated branding
      Designed for Real-World Utility
      The metal-bodied DX includes clever design touches like EasyFlip pillion footpegs, and a spacious 37-litre underseat boot that can fit one full-face helmet, a half-face helmet, and some groceries. The flat floorboard can even accommodate a gas cylinder—a nod to practical Indian needs.
      Kinetic Electric Scooter – LEDs
      Colours, Warranty & Availability
      The Kinetic DX will be available in five iconic colours—Red, Blue, Black, White, and Silver—paying homage to the original Kinetic scooters. DX+ offered in Red, Blue, White, Silver, Black while DX offered only in Silver and Black. It comes with a standard 3-year/30,000 km warranty, and buyers can opt for an extended 9-year/1 lakh km battery warranty, a first-in-class offering.
      Kinetic Electric Scooter – LEDs
      Speaking about the vision behind the DX EV, Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman, Kinetic India said, “The legendary Kinetic DX set so many firsts back in the ’90s, that it earned a permanent place in the hearts of millions. Reviving this icon was about more than just launching a scooter, it was about bringing back the reliability, innovation, and robustness that defined Kinetic for decades, giving it a future-ready soul. With the new DX, we’ve introduced multiple segment-first features that we’re confident, will make it a favourite in the new era of electric mobility. This marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for Kinetic and for the evolution of electric mobility in India. More

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      2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied Undisguised In Red – Launch Colour

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      2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied – Sohib SolomonTriumph is gearing up to expand its 400cc portfolio with the launch of an all-new cafe racer – likely to be named the Thruxton 400. While the motorcycle has been spotted on test several times in the past, the latest spy shots confirm its final production-ready form. These new images, captured on public roads near Pune by Sohib Solomon, suggest that Triumph has begun filming promotional content for the launch, indicating the bike is just weeks away from an official debut.
      Launch-Ready Thruxton 400
      The Thruxton 400 is Triumph’s fourth model based on the 400cc platform, following the Speed 400, Speed T, and Scrambler 400X. This upcoming cafe racer takes design inspiration from its larger sibling, the Thruxton 1200, and blends it with the proven mechanicals of the 400 platform. The latest test mule appears completely undisguised, sporting a red-and-silver paint scheme with a classic stripe across the tank and tail section.
      2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied
      At the front, the bike gets a signature cafe racer-style half fairing paired with a heavily raked windscreen and a round LED headlamp. The clip-on handlebars, bar-end mirrors, and sculpted fuel tank complete the retro racing look. The seat cowl adds further authenticity, while the slightly rear-set footpegs maintain a sporty but usable riding posture. The LED tail light and upswept exhaust finish off the sporty rear design.
      Shared Components With a Unique Identity
      The Thruxton 400 shares much of its underpinnings with the Speed 400, including the tubular steel frame and bolt-on subframe. Suspension duties are handled by 43mm USD forks at the front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear. Interestingly, the forks are finished in black (unlike the golden units on Speed 400), giving the Thruxton 400 a more understated yet aggressive appearance.
      2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied
      The motorcycle rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends, shod with performance-focused tyres. The global test mules featured Pirelli Diablo Rosso rubber, though the India-spec version is likely to use MRF tyres. Braking setup includes a 300mm front disc and 230mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS as standard. Instrumentation appears to be borrowed from the Speed 400, featuring an analog speedometer with a multifunction LCD inset.
      2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied
      Triumph Thruxton 400 – Expected Specs and Price
      The Thruxton 400 will be powered by the same 398cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 40 PS and 37.5 Nm in the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. Expect similar performance figures here as well, possibly with different gearing to suit its sporty personality.
      Pricing is expected to slot between the Speed 400 (Rs 2.34 lakh) and Scrambler 400X (Rs 2.64 lakh), with a slight premium due to the cafe racer styling and added equipment. The final price could fall around Rs 2.55 to 2.65 lakh (ex-showroom).
      2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied
      Final Thoughts
      With its distinct cafe racer styling, modern equipment, and expected aggressive pricing, the Thruxton 400 is poised to appeal to enthusiasts looking for a retro-modern motorcycle with everyday usability. Triumph’s decision to produce and launch this motorcycle in India first underlines the growing importance of the Indian market in the global middleweight segment.
      As pre-launch activities like TVC shoots begin, it won’t be long before Triumph officially lifts the covers. Expect a launch in the coming weeks, making the Thruxton 400 one of the most exciting two-wheeler debuts of the year. More

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      2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 Spied – New Details

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      2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 SpiedRoyal Enfield is on an aggressive expansion spree, steadily broadening its portfolio across segments. Among the most exciting developments is the brand’s upcoming 750cc platform, set to power a range of motorcycles across multiple genres. One of the highly anticipated models built on this new architecture is the Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750, which has been spied testing on numerous occasions. The latest spy shots give us a fresh look of this upcoming machine.
      2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 Spied
      The Continental GT-R 750 is expected to be Royal Enfield’s first fully faired motorcycle to make it to production. While the name hasn’t been officially confirmed, it appears to be inspired by the Continental GT-R 650 race bike seen in the brand’s GT Cup racing series. The model itself is based on the current Continental GT 650 but steps into an entirely new territory with its fairing and updated mechanicals.
      2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 Spied
      This latest test mule hints at being a base variant, as evident from its overall finish and component detailing. Unlike the more premium ‘Mr Clean’ trim of the GT 650, which features a fully chromed rear tail light housing, this variant lacks such embellishments. However, it does sport chrome treatment on the engine bay and twin exhausts — much like the entry-level GT 650 models. Earlier test mules of the GT-R 750 featured a matte black engine bay and blacked-out exhausts, aligning more with mid-to-high-spec versions of the GT 650 lineup.
      Interestingly, all recent GT-R 750 test mules — including this one — have been seen with alloy wheels. If this holds true for the production model, it suggests Royal Enfield may offer alloy wheels and tubeless tyres as standard across the range, a practical choice for a motorcycle designed for higher speeds and more aggressive riding.
      2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 Spied
      What to expect?
      Another notable feature is the dual disc setup at the front, which visually and functionally separates the GT-R 750 from the brand’s existing 650cc offerings. With the expected increase in performance from the new 750cc engine, upgraded braking becomes essential. This new parallel-twin engine is rumoured to be a bored-out version of the current 648cc mill and may debut on the GT-R 750 before trickling down to other models in the future.
      2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 Spied
      Earlier test mules were spotted with emission testing equipment strapped to the exhaust, hinting at the early stages of development. With the latest prototype running without such equipment, it appears that the emissions testing phase is now complete, and Royal Enfield may be gathering final ride and performance data before heading to production.
      The Continental GT-R 750, with its sportier stance, faired design, and all-new engine, marks an exciting chapter in Royal Enfield’s evolution — one that blends legacy with a bold leap into performance-oriented motorcycling.

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