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      2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X Launched – More Features, Revised Pricing

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      2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X LaunchedIndia’s ADV motorcycle segment has been booming. Many motorcycling enthusiasts are exploring this genre today owing to its versatility. Within the ADV segment, there are multi-cylinder ADVs and Benelli TRK 502 range is a prominent name in the affordable side of this substrata.
      Benelli has updated its TRK lineup in India for MY25. These motorcycles now get more features and technology to better appeal Indian motorcycling enthusiasts. These updates have ensured that 2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X get an upward price revision as well. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Benelli TRK 502X
      2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X
      Starting with prices, 2025 Benelli TRK 502 costs Rs 6.2 lakh (Ex-sh), and 2025 Benelli TRK 502X costs Rs 6.7 lakh (Ex-sh). TRK 502 is a road-biased touring motorcycle and it is being offered in either a Black or a White colour option. While TRK 502X is offered in two standard colours – White and Green.
      Apart from these two standard colours, 2025 TRK 502X gets a third Yellow colour with LE variant that is priced at Rs 6.85 lakh (Ex-sh), around Rs 15,000 more than standard colours. So, this is an upward price revision of Rs 40,000 employed on 2025 TRK 502, when compared to its preceding model.
      New Instrument Cluster
      Mechanical updates with the 2025 model come in the form of a revised aluminium swingarm that might be lighter than its preceding model. Where features are concerned, 2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X have been made more touring-friendly with the inclusion of TPMS, heated grips and heated seats.
      2025 TRK 502X
      Mechanical updates, features bumped
      The main update, however, comes in the form of a new 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that is capable of Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation as well. There’s improved switchgear to control this cluster. On top of these, 2025 TRK 502X gets tubeless wire-spoke spoke tyres as well.
      New Switchgear
      Components remain the same as before. USD front forks, rear mono-shock, twin disc brake setup at the front and single disc brake at the rear, dual channel ABS, LED lighting, split seats and more. TRK 502X is the only one to get 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel and tyre combination while TRK 502 gets 17-inch wheels are both ends.
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      Powering both the 2025 Benelli TRK 502 and TRK 502X is the same 500cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating around 46 bhp of peak power and 46 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. These motorcycles primarily rival Honda NX500 that is lighter and priced lower than Benelli offerings.
      Tubeless Wire-spoke Wheels With 2025 TRK 502X More

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      MG Windsor Pro Launch Price Rs 17.5 L, Rs 12.5 L With BaaS

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      MG Windsor Pro LaunchIndia’s best-selling electric car, Windsor, has just received a better version in the form of Windsor Pro. With BaaS pricing, MG Windosr redefined electric mobility in India, making EV pricing more convenient for buyers. MG Windsor Pro comes with a better range allowed by a bigger battery and more technology.
      MG Windsor Pro Launch
      Even though MG Windsor has emerged as the country’s best-selling electric vehicle, the company is not resting with this victory. Pushing their innovation forward, JSW MG Motor India has just launched the Windsor Pro, which is a result of their persistent commitment to excellence and responding to customer feedback.
      MG Windsor Pro Launch
      MG Windsor Pro prices start from Rs 12.49 lakh (Ex-sh, introductory) with BaaS model and Rs 17.49 lakh (Ex-sh, introductory) without BaaS model, for the first 8,000 buyers. The battery rental price is pegged at Rs 4.5 per km driven after the acquiring costs. MG Windsor Pro is based on Essence Pro trim and gets three new colour options – Celadon Blue, Glaze Red and Aurora Silver. Bookings will be open from 8th May onwards.
      MG Windsor Pro Launch
      Where design is concerned, there isn’t all that much newness with MG Windsor Pro over standard Windsor. However, keen eyes will spot a new alloy wheel design with Windsor Pro. Another element that differentiates Windsor Pro from Windsor is the ADAS badge in Red shade seen on rear tailgate.
      MG Windsor Pro Interiors
      Immediately noticeable changes can be seen on the inside of MG Windsor Pro as there is a new Black and Ivory leatherette seat upholstery offered for the first time. This coupled with the massive Infinity View glass roof, should make the cabin feel a lot airy than it did before. Other elements like 135-degree reclining rear seats and the 2,700 mm long wheelbase for business-class feel are carried over.
      MG Windsor Pro Interiors
      Bump in battery pack and range
      With MG Windsor Pro, the company is offering a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack consisting of Prismatic cells. This battery allows for a significantly higher range of 449 km on a single charge, than the standard Windsor. The company maintains a 3-year unlimited vehicle warranty, 3-year complimentary RSA and 3 free labour services. Also, there is a 3-year 60% assured buyback policy as well.
      MG Windsor Pro Battery
      In addition to the bigger battery, MG Windsor Pro also gets Pro features like V2L (Vehicle to Load) and V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle). This transforms Windsor Pro into a mobile power hub to charge electronic gadgets and appliances and even other EVs. With the addition of Level-2 ADAS, Windsor Pro now gets adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, lane keep assist, high beam assist and more.
      Statement from JSW MG Motor India
      Speaking on the launch of MG Windsor PRO, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, “MG Windsor has been instrumental in accelerating the growth of India’s 4W-EV segment, winning customers over with its compelling value proposition. Positive word-of-mouth from early buyers fuelled its rapid acceptance, extending its reach beyond metro cities into Tier II and III markets. By introducing a product that stands apart from the conventional, we have successfully connected with a new wave of buyers.
      Alongside our partners, we remain committed to redefining the Indian auto landscape by delivering relevant innovations at the right time with the right technology. The launch of the MG Windsor PRO reflects our commitment to providing expanded choices, instilling greater confidence in EVs in general, and inviting more customers to venture confidently into the future of sustainable mobility.” More

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      Royal Enfield Scram 440 Recalled – Bookings, Sales Paused

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      New Royal Enfield Scram 440Although not officially confirmed, bookings and sales for Scram 440 are expected to resume by June 2025
      Launched earlier this year in January, Royal Enfield Scram 440 is the successor to the Scram 411. It takes on rivals such as Harley Davidson X440 and Triumph Scrambler 400X. As of now, Royal Enfield has paused bookings and sales of Scram 440 due to a faulty component. Let’s check out the details.
      Scram 440 – Engine start issue
      Some Scram 440 users have reported an issue, wherein the engine does not start after it has been running for a while. This is essentially an issue faced during engine starts and not a stalling issue wherein the engine may stop functioning during a ride. A relevant example is a traffic stop, where the engine may fail to restart after it is shut down by the rider.
      As per sources, the problem has been linked to a specific component, technically referred to as the Woodruff key within the magneto. It is estimated that Scram 440’s engine start issue has occurred only in select bikes. It is not a widespread problem. Just around 2% of the bikes could have been impacted by this issue.
      As there is a risk of riders getting stranded, Royal Enfield is working proactively to fix the issue. Replacement parts are already being shipped to dealerships to be installed in the affected units. Owners are likely being contacted individually to inform them about the potential issue and book an appointment to receive the relevant update at the service centre.
      New Royal Enfield Scram 440
      To ensure new users are not impacted, Royal Enfield has temporarily halted bookings and sales of Scram 440. Applying the relevant fix is estimated to be a moderate-level mechanical task. It is likely to involve removal of side covers and magneto covers. The process could take around 1-2 hours.
      Bookings, and sales to resume soon
      An official timeline for the resumption of bookings and sales of Scram 440 is not available. However, Royal Enfield has stated that they are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. And that deliveries are expected to resume soon. Bookings and sales of Scram 440 may restart around June 2025.
      Royal Enfield Scram 440 is equipped with a refined 440cc LS engine with strong low-end torque, as needed for city and off-road environments. The bike also gets 6-gears, as compared to Scram 411’s 5-gears. An additional gear makes the bike better suited for smooth highway cruising. Scram 440 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.08 lakh, which makes it more accessible than the Himalayan 450 which starts at Rs 2.85 lakh.
      Scram 440 is positioned as a more versatile machine, as it can seamlessly manage varying riding needs such as city commutes, light off-roading and highway cruising. Some of the key features include a round headlamp and rearview mirrors, fork gaiters, a single-piece seat and an upswept exhaust. Trail Green and Trail Blue variants, equipped with wire-spoke wheels, are priced at Rs 2.08 lakh. The Force Teal, Force Grey and Force Blue variants are equipped with alloy wheels and are offered at Rs 2.15 lakh.
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      MG M9 Electric Limousine Bookings Open At Rs 51k – The Presidential Experience

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      MG M9 Electric Limousine Bookings OpenJSW MG Motor India has officially opened bookings for its ultra-luxurious all-electric limousine, the MG M9, under its premium channel MG SELECT. At a booking amount of Rs 51,000, customers can pre-reserve this new-age luxury vehicle via the official MG SELECT website.
      Presidential Comfort and Opulence
      Dubbed as the ‘Presidential Limousine’, the MG M9 is engineered to offer first-class comfort and advanced features. Highlights include Presidential Seats with 16-way adjustment, 8 massage modes, ventilation, and heating. Enhancing cabin ambiance is a 64-colour ambient lighting system, 12-speaker premium sound setup, and a dual yacht-style panoramic sunroof. Customers can opt for pure black or cognac brown interiors, further elevating the sense of indulgence.
      MG M9 Electric Limousine Bookings Open
      MG SELECT’s interim head, Milind Shah, remarked, “The MG M9 is a new age car crafted for discerning customers seeking an elevated experience of being chauffeured. As the longest and widest in the segment, it offers luxury of space, comfort and convenience, redefining what a Presidential Limousine can be.”
      Performance, Range & Dimensions
      MG M9 is offered in a fully electric format and comes equipped with a 90kWh lithium battery, paired with a front-wheel-drive motor producing 245 hp and 350 Nm. It offers a WLTP-certified range of 430 km. With support for fast charging, the battery can go from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.
      MG M9 Electric Limousine Bookings Open
      The limousine is built on a substantial footprint, measuring 5,270 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,840 mm in height, with a long 3,200 mm wheelbase, ensuring ample space across all three rows. The M9 will be available in 6- and 7-seater configurations.
      Safety and Tech Highlights
      Loaded with advanced features, the MG M9 gets Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags, 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, parking sensors, fold-out ottoman seats, rear entertainment screens, and 3-zone climate control. A floating central console and a panoramic rear sunroof complete the premium interior experience.
      Showcased earlier at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, the MG M9 will be sold exclusively via MG SELECT Premium outlets. Deliveries are expected to begin in coming weeks. Once launched, it will take on the likes of Kia EV9, Toyota Vellfire, and Lexus LM. Price estimates suggest a range of Rs 65-70 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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      2W Retail Sales April 2025 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Yamaha

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      New TVS Apache 160. Image – Israfil’s WorldAs per the data released by FADA (Federation of Automotive Dealers Association), there were 16,86,774 units of 2W vehicles sold in the country in the month of April 2025. This total sales led to a healthy growth of 2.25% YoY when compared to the 16,49,591 units sold in April 2024. This led to a volume growth of 37,183 units YoY. Let’s break down the numbers further.
      2W Retail Sales April 2025
      At the top of this list in retail sales, we have Hero MotoCorp with 5,11,687 units sold last month. There was a 0.12% YoY decline in sales when compared to the 5,12,298 units sold last year. The company lost 611 units in volume YoY, but it still holds 30.34% of the market share in 2W retail sales. In wholesale prospect, Hero faced setbacks as it fell to 3rd position in domestic market for the month of April 2025.
      In 2nd place, we have Honda with 4,06,102 units sold. Honda managed to bag 24.08% market share in retail sales in April 2025. When compared to the 3,95,431 units sold last year, Honda registered 2.7% YoY growth and 10,671 units in volume. In 3rd place, we have TVS Motor with 3,09,274 units sold and saw sales grow by 10.01% YoY with a volume growth of 28,144 units.
      4th place was held by Bajaj Auto in April 2025 with 1,83,069 units sold and accounted for 10.85% market share. Bajaj saw sales drop by 6.74% YoY, losing 13,240 units in volume. Suzuki, in 5th place, registered 16.97% YoY growth as the company sold 91,741 units as opposed to 78,428 units from last year, gaining 13,313 units in volume YoY.
      2W Retail Sales April 2025
      Royal Enfield in 6th place sold 80,090 units, which was an 8.92% YoY growth over 73,532 units sold last year, gaining 6,558 units in volume. Yamaha’s sales stood at 52,289 units and there was a 6.85% YoY decline, losing 3,846 units in volume as the company sold 56,135 units last year in April 2024.
      Highest YoY decline from Ola Electric
      The highest YoY decline was registered by Ola Electric at 42.31% de-growth YoY. Sales came rather close to halving YoY as the company sold 19,709 units, down from 34,163 units sold last year. Ather Energy, on the other hand, registered a thunderous 217.74% YoY growth as it sold 13,167 units as opposed to 4,144 units from last year.
      This was followed by Ampere with 4,000 units sold and 59.24% YoY growth, Vespa and Aprilia with 2,563 units sold and 11.65% YoY decline, Jawa and Yezdi with 2,391 units with 15.69% YoY decline and other brands combined, accounted for 10,692 units with a generalised 9.41% YoY growth. More

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Updated With Better Equipment

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
      When a motorcycle manufacturer launches a product and then buyers and prospective customers give feedback for changes, that’s usually a call for action in a future update. Not for Bajaj, though. The company has just updated its Pulsar NS400Z with better equipment in just a year since it was originally launched.
      This aligns with Bajaj’s commitment to serving motorcycling enthusiasts with a well-engineered product and shows how much the company values customer and media feedback. Bajaj is offering better equipment with 2025 Pulsar NS400Z addressing some of the reservations that customers had expressed with this motorcycle. Let’s take a look at all these changes.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
      As revealed in the video by Machine Rules, Bajaj Auto has updated the ‘biggest ever Pulsar’, the Pulsar NS400Z in India. Updated 2025 model has started to arrive at dealerships. There seems to be a price bump with this update of around Rs 8,000 over the previous Ex-sh price of Rs 1.83 lakh.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z
      On the surface, 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z looks like it hasn’t been changed at all. That’s because the colours and graphics remain identical to 2024 model. The most notable change with 2025 model is in its tyres. Bajaj has up-sized rear tyre from 140-section to 150-section for a larger contact patch between tyre and road surface.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z Sintered Brake Pads
      Also, these tyres are now Apollo Alpha H1, which is Apollo’s top-spec tyres, promising better grip and traction. It has to be noted that Pulsar NS400Z used to come with MRF REVZ-S tyres. Second change is in the form of sintered brake pads over the previous organic ones, which should offer much better stopping power and offer an improved feel at the levers.
      2025 Pulsar NS400Z
      Improved equipment
      Handling and braking were some of the criticisms by customers and enthusiasts towards Pulsar NS400Z. With 2025 Pulsar NS400Z update, Bajaj is fixing both and making the motorcycle more appealing to prospective buyers. Other than these changes, 2025 Pulsar NS400Z is completely carried over as it was with the same features and other components.
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      Because this is a MY25 update, Bajaj Auto has also made changes to its engine to bring it in line with the latest BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards set forth by the Indian Government. This is a 373cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit that is capable of delivering around 40 bhp and 35 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
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      2025 TVS Sport Gets New ES+ Variant – Launch Price Rs 61k

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      2025 TVS Sport ES+One of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturers, TVS Motor, has just launched a new variant with its Sport budget commuter motorcycle. This is TVS’ most affordable motorcycle and is positioned below the Star City+ and Raider 125. This Splendor rivalling commuter bike now gets attractive new colours with this new variant too. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 TVS Sport
      The budget commuter motorcycle segment in India is vastly dominated by Hero MotoCorp with its evergreen Splendor lineup. Challenging this motorcycle is TVS Sport which offers a larger engine and associated performance and undercuts in pricing as well. With the 2025 Sport, TVS has launched a new variant to boost its appeal further.
      2025 TVS Sport Price List
      Called Self Start ES+, this new variant is priced at Rs 60,881 (Ex-sh, Delhi). 2025 TVS Sport Self Start ES+ is slotted above Self Start (ES) Alloy Wheels variant priced at Rs 59,881 (Ex-sh, Delhi) and below Self Start (ELS) Alloy Wheels variant priced at Rs 71,785 (Ex-sh, Delhi). One can call Self Start ES+ a mid-variant between the other two.
      2025 TVS Sport ES+ is offered in two colours and they stand out from other colourways offered with the remaining two variants. These include Grey Red and Black Neon. These colourways have nice finishes and minimalist graphics on fuel tank. Front headlight cowl and front mudguard are colour-coded too.
      2025 TVS Sport ES+ Grey Red
      Interestingly, ES+ is the only variant that gets a black pillion grab rail, while the other two variants get a Silver finish. One could say that ES+ is the sportiest version of TVS Sport commuter. ES+ is also the only variant in Sport’s lineup to get pinstriping on alloy wheels and these pinstriping are also colour-coded and not random, which is a nice touch.
      What does it get?
      Components of TVS Sport are pretty basic, owing to its market positioning and price tag. It gets RSU telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Drum brakes are the only option to bring this motorcycle to a halt. There’s a 10L fuel tank and the kerb weight of this motorcycle is 112 kg and has a ground clearance of 175 mm.
      2025 TVS Sport ES+ Black Neon
      Powering this motorcycle is a 109.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine that is rated to deliver a peak power of 8.08 bhp at 7,350 RPM and 8.7 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 RPM, mated to a 4-speed gearbox. The top speed is 90 km/h. More

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      2W Sales and Exports April 2025 – Honda, TVS, Hero, Bajaj, Suzuki, Royal Enfield

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      Honda ActivaIndia’s 2W market is one of the, if not, the largest in the world. Establishing dominance in this market is quite a flex for any OEM. The month of April 2025 yields interesting results in the country’s 2W market. Here’s the sales performance of the top six 2W manufacturers in India across domestic sales and exports.
      2W Sales and Exports April 2025 – Domestic
      In the domestic market, it was Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI). The company pushed 4,22,931 units in April 2025, and accounted for 30.32% of the total sales within the top six 2W OEMs. When compared to the 4,81,046 units sold in April 2025 and 4,01,411 units sold in March 2025, Honda registered a 12.08% YoY decline, losing 58,115 units in volume and 5.36% MoM growth, gaining 21,520 units in volume.
      2W Sales and Exports April 2025 – Domestic
      In 2nd place, we have TVS accounting for 23.2% of this list and it sold 3,23,647 units in the domestic market with 7.36% YoY growth and 8.74% MoM growth, gaining 22,198 and 26,025 units YoY and MoM respectively. We have Hero MotoCorp in 3rd place accounting for 20.68% of this list with 43.79% YoY and 43.44% MoM decline in sales, losing 2,24,772 units YoY and 2,21,562 units MoM.
      Bajaj registered a 13.06% YoY decline and 2.7% MoM growth as it sold 1,88,615 units last month. Suzuki’s sales trend was opposite to Bajaj as it registered 8.12% YoY growth and 9.95% MoM growth by selling 95,214 units. Royal Enfield came 6th in this list as the company sold 76,002 units with 1.28% YoY growth, but a steep decline of 12.68% MoM. In total, the top six 2W OEMs sold 13,94,933 units in the domestic market with 16.76% YoY and 12.08% MoM growth.
      2W Exports
      In the exports substrata, Bajaj pulled ahead with 1,29,322 units shipped and accounted for 38.13% of the total exports within this list. Bajaj registered a 3.59% YoY growth over 1,24,839 units shipped last year, gaining 4,438 units in volume and a 2.08% MoM decline over 1,32,073 units shipped a month before, losing 2,751 units.
      2W Sales and Exports April 2025 – Exports
      In 2nd place, we have TVS Motor with 1,06,683 units shipped and is the only OEM to register positive growth in both YoY (45.86%) and MoM (4.08%) aspects. Volume gain stood at 33,540 units YoY and 4,185 units MoM. Honda stood in 3rd place with 57,965 units shipped and the company more than doubled in shipments MoM at 122.63% MoM growth. However, there was a 4.82% YoY decline in sales.
      Suzuki’s shipment pattern was opposite to Honda’s as the company shipped 17,734 units last month with 56.8% YoY growth and a 12.18% MoM decline. Hero’s shipments stood at 16,882 units with a 16.79% YoY and 57.28% MoM decline, followed by Royal Enfield with 10,557 units shipped and registered a 54.52% YoY growth and 18.61% MoM decline. In total, these top six OEMs shipped 3,39,143 units with 14.07% YoY and 1.76% MoM growth.
      2W Total Sales
      If we add domestic sales and exports of these top six 2W OEMs, we can see that Honda led the charts with 4,80,896 units and accounted for 27.73% of the total units in this list. Honda registered an 11.26% YoY decline, but a 12.50% MoM growth. TVS inched close to Honda’s numbers with 4,30,330 units and it saw positive growth across with 14.88% YoY and 7.55% MoM growth.
      2W Sales and Exports April 2025 – Total
      Bajaj Auto followed in 3rd place with 3,17,937 units and the company witnessed a 6.98% YoY decline and a 0.70% MoM growth in April 2025. In 4th place, we have Hero MotoCorp which fell into the red completely as it pushed 3,05,406 units last month with 42.76% YoY and 44.43% MoM decline in sales. Followed by Suzuki and Royal Enfield with 1,12,948 units and 86,559 units respectively and both OEMs saw YoY growth and MoM decline.
      In total, there were 17,34,076 units pushed by these top six OEMs combined. However, it has to be noted that there was no positive growth here as these OEMs together registered a 12.12% YoY decline over 19,73,159 units from April 2025 and a 9.68% MoM decline over 19,19,855 units from March 2025. Volume loss stood at 2,39,083 units YoY and 1,85,779 units MoM. More