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      New MG Electric Car Launch Around 2024 Festive Season – MD Confirms

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      Baojun Yep Plus – 5 door sub 4m electric SUV based on CometConsidering the prospective vehicles from SAIC Group’s global portfolio, Baojun Yep eSUV under MG brand might be the best bet for IndiaHaving marked its entry into the Indian market with the launch of Hector in 2019, MG Motor has established itself as a prominent player. With a lineup of premium and well-crafted vehicles, MG Motor India has been actively participating in the electric car segment, currently offering ZS EV and Comet. As the festive season approaches, MG is gearing up to introduce its third electric vehicle to the Indian market.Confirmation of MG’s 3rd Electric Car LaunchAgainst the backdrop of a growing economy, Indian consumers are increasingly inclined towards enhancing their car ownership experience. Electric vehicles, offering lively performance and aligning with eco-conscious preferences, have garnered attention. Currently constituting around 2% of all passenger vehicles sold in India, EVs are anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the coming years.MG files design trademark for New Yep Electric SUV in IndiaIndustry speculations suggest that EV sales may account for approximately 15% to 20% of the market by the end of the decade. Recognizing this trend, many Indian original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are gearing up to introduce new vehicles, particularly electric ones, across various segments. MG Motor is no exception.Rajeev Chaba, MD of MG Motor India, has officially confirmed that the company is set to launch a new electric car later this year. This marks a significant stride for MG Motor in its expansion efforts in India, potentially being the first vehicle under MG branding following the strategic joint venture between SAIC Motor (parent company of MG Motor) and JSW Group led by Sajjan Jindal.MG Yep SUV interiorPresently, EVs contribute to 25% of MG Motor India’s sales volumes. The upcoming electric vehicle launch is expected to further boost this share. MG aims to leverage its manufacturing capabilities, pricing strategies, and overall product expertise for this new electric offering.MG Comet based Yep electric SUVThere are indications of a potential increase in production capacity at MG’s Halol plant in Gujarat. With around 60,000 vehicles sold in India last year, the production capacity is projected to expand to 80,000 to 90,000 units in 2024. The infusion of capital from JSW Group, holding a 35% stake, is expected to provide MG with the necessary impetus to expand its operations in India.What to Expect?MG Motor India is set to double its portfolio by the end of 2025, with a new electric vehicle slated for launch during the festive season of 2024. Considering the showcase at the 2023 Auto Expo, potential vehicles for launch this year include the MG4 electric hatchback, MG5 electric estate car, or Mifa 9 electric MPV.Given India’s electric vehicle purchasing trends and preferences, there is a strong possibility of MG launching the Baojun Yep eSUV in India. Based on the Wuling Air EV, introduced in India as the Comet, its attractive design and relatively affordable price tag could prove to be a winning formula for MG Motor India.Source More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2024 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Deluxe, Raider, Platina, Apache

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      Image – Satyam GuptaUnsurprisingly it was the Hero Splendor that topped this list leading over Bajaj Pulsar by 1,26,239 unitsAfter discussing top 10 two wheelers and top 10 scooters for the month, lets take a look at the top 10 motorcycles in Jan 2024. The motorcycle market in India witnessed a notable surge in sales for January 2024, both on a Year-over-Year (YoY) and Month-over-Month (MoM) basis. Despite a slight dip in YoY sales, the Hero Splendor emerged as the top-selling motorcycle, outpacing the Bajaj Pulsar by an impressive margin of 1,26,239 units.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2024Top 10 motorcycle sale in January 2024 stood at 7,92,151 units, a 23.10 percent YoY growth from 6,43,501 units sold in January 2023. It was also a MoM growth of 23.75 percent from 6,40,103 units sold in December 2023. Hero Splendor, also a leader in the top 10 two wheeler list in January 2024, was the highest selling motorcycle in January 2024. While Splendor sales crossed the 2 lakh unit mark, it was Bajaj Pulsar and Honda Shine that have posted sales above the 1 lakh unit mark.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2024Hero Splendor, with a current share of 32.21 percent on this list, has seen its YoY sales fall by 2.56 percent to 2,55,122 units in January 2024. There had been 2,61,833 units sold in January 2023. Sales numbers stood at 2,27,748 units in December 2023 relating to a MoM growth of 12.02 percent.At No. 2, Bajaj Pulsar sales grew significantly both on YoY and MoM basis to 1,28,883 units in January 2024. This was a 52.92 percent YoY and 20.75 percent MoM growth from 84,279 units and 1,06,734 units sold in January 2023 and December 2023 respectively.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2024 vs Jan 2023 – YoY comparisonHonda Shine also saw improved sales last month to 1,45,252 units, up 45.43 percent from 99,878 units sold in January 2023. MoM sales growth was even stronger by 70.60 percent from 85,144 units sold in December 2023. It was followed by the Hero HF Deluxe with 78,767 units sold in January 2024 relating to a 64.65 percent and 29.01 percent MoM growth.TVS Raider Sales Cross 43kAt No. 5 was the TVS Raider 125cc commuter bike with 43,331 units sold last month. It related to both YoY and MoM growth in sales by 59.11 percent and 9.86 percent respectively. Bajaj Platina sales fell YoY by 21.16 percent to 33,013 units in January 2024 from 41,873 units sold in January 2023 while MoM sales saw a 27.17 percent growth over 26,166 units sold in December 2023. It was followed by the TVS Apache with 31,222 units sold last month relating to an 8.37 percent YoY and 45.18 percent MoM growth in sales.Hero Passion found increased demand in India in January 2024 with 30,042 units sold, recording the highest YoY percentage increase as compared to any other motorcycle on the top 10 list. Passion sales escalated 734.27 percent over 3,601 units sold in January 2023. However, its MoM performance saw a dip of 10.46 percent from 33,551 units sold in December 2023. This caused its share to dip to 3.79 percent in the past month from 5.24 percent held in December 2023.Top 10 Motorcycles Jan 2024 vs Dec 2023 – MoM comparisonLower down the sales list was Royal Enfield with its Classic 350. The automaker which commands the 350-750cc motorcycle segment in India with four 350cc models – Classic 350, Meteor 350, Hunter 350 and Bullet 350, found that it was the Classic 350 that amassed most sales at 28,013 units in January 2024, showing off a YoY growth of 7.19 percent and a 31.93 percent MoM growth. It was followed by Honda Unicorn with 18,506 units sold last month, down 15.95 percent over 22,019 units sold in January 2023 but higher by 5.62 percent from 17,521 units sold in December 2023. More

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      Maruti Poolkar, Charge Hub, Smart Charge – Names Registered Ahead Of Their Electric Car Launch

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      Maruti EVX Electric SUV Render by Motor ESRecent names registered by Maruti Suzuki provide a glimpse of the company’s EV strategy and plans for new businessesIndia’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki is making plans to ensure its dominance in the coming years. Electrification will be among the key focus areas, with at least 6 new EVs targeted by the end of this decade. The company can also explore entirely new segments such as car pool services.Maruti Poolkar – Car pool service?The ‘Maruti Suzuki Poolkar’ word mark is likely to be used for a car pool service. Maruti could start the service in collaboration with a technology partner. Car pool services are already available across major cities. However, most of these are operated by startups. The Maruti brand name is expected to bring greater efficiency and reliability in operations. The sense of trust and confidence among users will be more in case of a renowned brand like Maruti.Maruti Suzuki Poolkar – New pool car service?Maruti EV charging stationsTwo other names have been registered, Maruti Suzuki Smart Charge and Maruti Suzuki Charge Hub. The Smart Charge could be standalone charging points that could be installed at various locations such as retail shops or roadside parking areas. The Charge Hub could have two or more charging points at the same location. These could be installed at locations such as shopping malls, offices, highway rest areas and various other public places.Users could have the option to choose a subscription plan or use the charging station on an hourly basis. It remains to be seen if the charging stations will cater exclusively to Maruti EVs or allow charging of other cars as well. Hyundai has already started their network of charging stations in India. Recently they announced that they are the only OEM in India to have 11 Ultra-Fast public charging stations in the country.Maruti Suzuki Smart Charge – Name for EV charging station?Maruti is likely to expand its charging network in a phased manner. The first Maruti electric car is eVX, expected to be launched later this year. It is based on a born-electric platform. Toyota is expected to launch its own version, based on the Urban Crossover Concept.Maruti Suzuki Charge Hub – Name for EV charging station?Maruti to step-up focus on EVsUpcoming Maruti eVX will take on rivals such as the upcoming Tata Curvv EV and Hyundai Creta EV. Apart from eVX, Maruti is also working on other electric cars. One of these will be an entry-level electric hatchback, based on the eWX Concept unveiled at Japan Mobility Show. Another model under development is a new Maruti electric MPV, based on the eVX platform. It is internally codenamed YMC.Maruti is aiming for around 5 lakh EV sales by end of FY2031. EV production capacity is being augmented with a fourth production line under development at Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) plant. The new production line will cater exclusively to EV manufacturing. It has capacity to produce 2.5 lakh EVs per annum. Funds worth Rs 3,200 crore have been allocated for the project.Along with EVs, Maruti is also manufacturing battery cells, battery packs and modules. These are meant for both domestic and export markets. In the current financial year, Maruti is looking to generate revenue of around Rs 750 crore through export of such EV components. Export locations currently include Japan and European countries. More

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      Top 10 Scooters Jan 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ola, iQube, Chetak, Destini

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      TVS iQube Sales Jan 2024Scooter sales have improved by leaps and bounds both on YoY and MoM basis headed by the Honda Activa with a near 39% shareFollowing our earlier report on top 10 two wheeler sales in India in January 2024, we now break up these sales listing out best-selling scooters and motorcycles. Scooter sales have growth significantly in the first month of this calendar year showing off both a YoY and MoM growth. New entrants into the segment, discounts being offered by various OEMs and rising demand across rural markets have spurred up scooter sales to a great extent.Top 10 Scooters Jan 2024Scooter sales in the top 10 list grew by 35.49 percent YoY in January 2024 to 4,48,087 units, up from 3,30,705 units sold in January 2023. It was also a MoM growth of 19.72 percent when compared to 3,74,266 units sold in December 2023. Every model on this list has shown outstanding sales growth both on YoY and MoM basis.Top 10 Scooters Jan 2024As is seen each month in the recent past, it was the Honda Activa that continued as the undisputed leader in the scooter segment in January 2024. Sales grew by a substantial margin. Currently holding a 38.78 percent share on this list, Honda Activa amassed sales to the extent of 1,73,760 units in January 2024. This was a YoY growth of 33.66 percent over 1,30,001 units sold in January 2023 relating to a volume growth of 43,756 units. MoM sales also saw a 20.39 percent growth over 1,44,335 units sold in December 2023.Holding on to its No. 2 position was TVS Jupiter with 36.23 percent YoY and 24.67 MoM growth in sales to 74,225 units in January 2023. It currently commands a 15.91 percent share. Suzuki Access sales stood at 55,386 units last month. This was a 21.47 percent YoY growth from 45,597 units sold in January 2023 while MoM sales improved by2.76 percent from 53,898 units sold in December 2023.Top 10 Scooters Jan 2024 vs Jan 2023 – YoY performanceElectric scooter sales grow in January 2024 – Ola S1 Sales up 75%With rising petrol prices pushing buyers towards greener scooter options, it was Ola S1 that saw its retail sales improve by a massive 76.73 percent in January 2024 to 32,252 units. There had been just 18,353 units sold in January 2023 while MoM sales improved by 6.57 percent from 30,263 units sold in December 2023.Top 10 Scooters Jan 2024 vs Dec 2023 – MoM performanceNot in the electric segment, but the Suzuki Burgman has also reported increased sales to 15,869 units with a 26.91 percent YoY and 60.93 percent MoM growth. Honda Dio also saw sales improve to 25,114 units in the past month as did TVS Ntorq, sales of which grew to 27,227 units in January 2024, up from 24,362 units sold in January 2023. It was also an even more significant MoM growth of 44.43 percent from 18,851 units sold in December 2023.Bajaj Chetak has increased demand as it registered the highest YoY growth on this list. Sales went up by a massive 303.19 percent YoY to 14,144 units in January 2024 whereas there had been 3,508 units sold in January 2023. MoM sales were 8.73 percent higher when compared to sales in December 2023 which stood at 13,008 units. The new Chetak is offered in two variants – Urbane and Premium and comes in at Rs 1.15,000 and Rs 1,35,463 (ex-sh) respectively.TVS Motor’s sole electric scooter in its portfolio, the iQube, also received improved sales in January 2024 to 15,652 units, up 28.62 percent from 12,169 units sold in January 2023. MoM sales saw an even higher percentage growth by 39.35 percent from 11,232 units sold in December 2023. Trailing the list was the Hero Destini with 14,458 units sold last month relating to a 35.49 percent YoY and 41.87 percent MoM growth. More

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      Ather Rizta New Teaser Features Anubhav Singh Bassi – Launch In June

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      Ather Rizta New Teaser Features Anubhav Singh BassiAs compared to the sharp profile of Ather 450 range, the upcoming Ather Rizta looks chubbier and has larger dimensionsOne of the early entrants in electric two-wheeler space, Ather Energy currently has the 450S, 450X and 450 Apex in its portfolio. All three scooters have the same basic design, although they differ in terms of pricing, features and styling. To attract an entirely new segment of users, Ather is working on a brand-new family-oriented electric scooter named Rizta.Ather Rizta – New teaser revealedAhead of launch, Ather has teased their new scooter once again. This time via popular comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi’s Insta profile. Bassi shares the teaser with the quote “Yeh hai mera naya #Rizta. Ather ka naya family scooter. Kisi ko batana mat but maine toh test ride leli hai. Can’t wait for you and your family to ride the new Rizta soon.”Ather Rizta and Anubhav Singh BassiFrom the new teaser, we get a better look at the design of new Ather Rizta. Ather’s existing 450 scooters have a sharp profile that appeals to younger audiences. Upcoming Rizta is different, as it acquires a more conventional design format. Something similar to the current breed of bestselling family-oriented ICE scooters such as Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access. For everyday needs, the classic design format comes across as a more practical choice.Ather Rizta has smooth, curvy panelling all across. The LED headlight is positioned at the lower section of the front apron and it sits flush with the surrounding structure. The large front fender follows the classic design format and is distinct from the 450 range. Another key feature revealed is a large instrument panel. Whether it is a touchscreen or a simple LCD unit will depend on the pricing strategy being used for the scooter. The LCD unit can be seen with the existing Ather 450S. It supports Bluetooth, allowing users to pair their smartphones to access calls and music. The LCD panel onboard 450S also has turn-by-turn navigation.Ather Rizta KeyAther Rizta – Comfy rides for entire familyOne can easily notice the large size of Rizta electric scooter. The rider and pillion space available seems larger than that of existing 110cc and 125cc ICE scooters. The seat is both longer and wider. Ather has been highlighting the large size of Rizta electric scooter in its social media posts.In one of the videos posted, Ather had compared Rizta’s seat with that of Honda Activa. Visually, Rizta’s seat seems around 1/3rd larger than Activa’s seat. Looks adequate to support even heavyset adults. Ather Rizta has a large floorboard area that will be useful for carrying groceries and other items. The scooter is also expected to get a frunk and large under seat storage.Ather Rizta featuresWith its larger dimensions, it is likely that Ather Rizta will be a bit heavier than the 450 range. It may need a larger battery pack and a new electric motor. The tech kit is expected to be borrowed from the existing 450 range. Even the base model 450S has a comprehensive range of advanced features such as park assist, auto hold, auto indicator cut off and guide me home light. Safety features include emergency stop signal and FailSafe. App-based features include tow and theft alert, find my scooter, real-time charge status, push navigation, find Ather Grid charging point and ride insights.Ather is likely to introduce Rizta later this year in June at the ‘Ather Community Day 2024’ event. Rizta will compete with the likes of Ola S1 Air and TVS iQube. It could be priced in the range of Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 1.35 lakh. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2024 – Classic, Bullet, Hunter, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      New Royal Enfield Classic 350. Image – A N MOTOVLOGSRoyal Enfield posted significant growth in domestic markets while exports suffered both YoY and MoM declineTotal Royal Enfield sales in the past month stood at an impressive 76,187 units out of which the company sold 70,556 units in domestic markets while 5,631 units were exported. It was the 6th best-selling two wheeler OEM after Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj and Suzuki. In domestic markets, it was the RE 350cc portfolio that led the list while in terms of exports, the 650 Twins reported the highest numbers.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Jan 2024In domestic markets, sales stood at 70,556 units in January 2024, up 4.22 percent from 67,702 units sold in January 2023. This was a volume growth of 2,854 units. MoM sales also improved by 23.15 percent from 57,291 units sold in December 2023. It was the company’s 350cc models, which included the Classic, Bullet, Hunter and Meteor that commanded the highest sales. Out of these, the Bullet 350 is a recent addition but climbed to a No. 2 spot taking over the Hunter and Meteor by significant numbers.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2024 – DomesticClassic 350 sales were up 7.19 percent YoY to 29,013 units in January 2023 from 26,134 units sold in January 2023 to command a 39.70 percent share on this list. It was also a MoM growth of 31.93 percent from 21,234 units sold in December 2023.  Bullet 350 has also shown off both YoY and MoM growth to 15,590 units last month, up 12.21 percent YoY and 23.66 percent MoM from 13,893 units and 12,607 units sold in January 2023 and December 2023 respectively.RE Hunter 350 (13,536 units) and Meteor 350 (7,419 units) have both posted YoY decline in sales by 18.33 percent and 2.66 percent respectively. It was however a MoM growth by 15.64 percent and 22.20 percent. The new RE Himalayan 450, launched in November 2023 has been well received in Indian markets, though the same cannot be said about its exports. Himalayan sales improved by 33.25 percent YoY to 3,330 units as against 2,499 units sold in January 2023. However, it posted a marginal de-growth of 2.23 percent on a MoM basis from 3,406 units sold in December 2023.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2024 – DomesticThere were also the 650 Twins that have seen its domestic sales grow by 129.80 percent YoY to 2,252 units from 980 units sold in January 2023 while MoM sales were higher by 38.58 percent over 1,625 units sold in December 2023. The RE sales list was trailed by the Super Meteor of which 416 units were sold last month, dipping 35.30 percent MoM from 643 units sold in December 2023.Royal Enfield Sales Jan 2024 – ExportsRE Exports Suffer Setback in January 2024Royal Enfield exports have dipped both on YoY and MoM basis by 20.60 percent and 7.63 percent respectively. There were 5,631 units exported last month as against 7,044 units shipped in January 2023 while there were 6,096 units exported in December 2023. Globally, it is the 650 Twins that sees highest demand with 1,858 units sold last month, an 11.57 percent YoY de-growth from 2,101 units exported in January 2023. However, its MoM performance improved by 16.34 percent from 1,597 units shipped in December 2023.The Meteor 350 has also seen increased YoY growth by 86.10 percent to 1,178 units though its MoM sales dipped by 6.51 percent. Classic 350 exports also fell 23.20 percent YoY and 19.54 percent MoM to 1,165 units while the relatively recent addition of Super Meteor saw 550 units shipped last month relating to a Mom de-growth of 2.48 percent from 564 units shipped in December 2023.Every other model in the company portfolio has shown off a decline in exports with Hunter 350 down 73.15 percent to 486 units last month from 1,810 units exported in January 2024. MoM exports also fell by 25.91 percent from 656 units shipped in December 2023. Hunter (486 units), Bullet 350 (233 units) and Himalayan (161 units) also posted MoM decline in exports. More

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      Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2024 – Splendor, Activa, Shine, Pulsar, Jupiter, Access

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      Image – R RohitSplendor was at a No 1 position followed by Honda Activa, Shine and Bajaj Pulsar each posting sales above the 1 lakh unit markTwo wheeler sales in January 2024 showed robust growth reporting both a year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM) increase in sales. Taking the top 10 two wheelers into account, sales improved for each of these except for the Hero Splendor and Bajaj Platina, both of which have posted a YoY decline.Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2024 Vs Jan 2023Two wheeler sales in January 2024 grew by 24.12 percent YoY to 10,29,775 units, up from 8,29,641 units sold in January 2023. This was a volume growth of 2,00,134 units. The segment was dominated by the Hero Splendor despite the fact that it posted a decline in sales by 2.56 percent to 2,55,122 units in January 2024, down from 2,61,833 units sold in January 2023.Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2024At No. 2 was Honda Activa, sales of which improved by 33.66 percent to 1,73,760 units in January 2024, up from 1,33,001 units sold in January 2023. The Activa currently commands a 16.87 percent share among the top 10 two wheelers. Honda Shine had been the No. 4 best-selling 2 wheeler in December 2023 but beat the Bajaj Pulsar to gain a No. 3 position in January 2024.Also posting sales above the 1 lakh unit mark was the Bajaj Pulsar with 1,28,883 units sold last month, a YoY growth of 52.92 percent from 84,279 units sold in January 2023. The new 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 has just been teased which promises to come in with several feature and technical upgrades which will allow it to compete even more efficiently with the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Honda Hornet 2.0.Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2024 vs Jan 2023 – YoY performanceThe top 10 list also included the Hero HF Deluxe with a 64.65 percent growth in sales to 78,767 units while TVS Jupiter followed with 74,225 units sold in the past month relating to a 36.23 percent YoY growth. YoY increase in sales was also reported for the Suzuki Access (55,386 units), TVS Raider (43,331 units) and TVS XL (42,036 units) while sales of the Bajaj Platina dipped by 21.16 percent YoY to 33,013 units in January 2024 from 41,873 units sold in the same month last year.Top 10 Two Wheelers Jan 2024 vs Dec 2023 – MoM performanceTop 10 Two Wheelers MoM SalesTaking into account sales of January 2024 and comparing the same with that of December 2023, the top 10 two wheelers showed off a 22.25 percent improvement in sales with every model on this list in the green. Hero Splendor sales were up 12.02 percent from 2,27,748 units sold in December 2023 to 2,55,122 units in the past month relating to a volume growth of 27,374 units.At No. 2 was the Honda Activa with a 20.39 percent MoM growth from 1,44,335 units sold in December 2023 while it was the Honda Shine that displayed the highest MoM growth on this list with a 70.60 percent improvement in sales from 85,144 units in December 2023 to 1,45,252 units sold in the past month. Bajaj Pulsar sales also grew 20.75 percent MoM from 1,06,734 units sold in December 2023 and Hero HF Deluxe sales improved by 20.01 percent over 61,056 units sold in December 2023 to 78,767 units in the past month.Lower down the list was the TVS Jupiter with a 24.67 percent MoM growth from 59,538 units and Suzuki Access sales were up 2.76 percent over 53,898 units sold in December 2023. There was also the TVS Raider and XL each of which saw sales grow by 9.86 percent and 9.78 percent respectively MoM while Bajaj Platina sales improved by 26.17 percent from 26,166 units sold in December 2023 to 33,013 units in January 2024. More

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      Yamaha XSR155cc Based Scrambler Custom – Looks Dapper

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      Yamaha XSR155cc ModifiedThe new Yamaha XSR 155 modified by K-Speed emphasizes on minimal motorcycle approach with reduction of parts being the main mantraAny modification to stock motorcycles is declared illegal in India. But custom motorcycle genre is very popular in global markets including ASEAN nations and Japan. K-Speed has worked its magic on a Yamaha XSR 155 build, which is over the top, where custom bikes are concerned.Yamaha XSR 155 Modified By K-SpeedK-Speed is a renowned custom motorcycle builder from Bangkok, Thailand. The custom bike builder is known for their innovative and creative approach to custom motorcycle builds that are truly unique. Their latest creation is a Scrambler/Flat Tracker based on Yamaha XSR 155 (similar to Yamaha MT-15 in India).Yamaha XSR155cc ModifiedTheir new build is jaw-dropping where design and execution are concerned. We have covered many XSR155 based custom motorcycle builds before. But this easily tops them all. For starters, this build is not about what you could add to a motorcycle. Instead, this is all about what you can remove from a motorcycle.For starters, everything behind the forward-inclined engine is gone. In stock motorcycles, this is where you would find the weather protected air box housing covered by stylish body panels. All of them are removed. End result looks very minimal and pleasing. With side body panels gone, the bike’s chunky stock perimeter frame grabs a lot of attention.Yamaha XSR155cc ModifiedK-Speed has gone with a custom rear subframe with no footpeg mounts for pillion. That’s because there is no pillion seat as well. Only a wafer-thin rider seat. Now, Engine extends to its perimeter frame and everything behind it is hollow. This space could house a heat-shielded jerry can to carry extra fuel for long hauls or escapades into the unknown.Yamaha XSR155cc ModifiedScrambler-style exhaust looks radSpeaking of, the fuel tank looks slightly different from a stock bike with strong creases and a top cover lending a muscular appeal. There is a custom handlebar with bar-end horizontally laid-out round ORVMs. Headlight is aftermarket and looks sleeker than the stock unit. There is a beak, like an ADV machine taking muck from these aftermarket knobby tyres.Not only are tyres knobby, they are fatter too. Motoz Tractionator Rallz 130/80-17 front and 150/70-17 rear tyres are wrapped on stylish alloy wheels. The new aftermarket air-filter doesn’t look like it is protected for the rains, but one look at the overall aesthetics is enough to forgive it. Exhaust is a custom unit too and is top-mounted, like on a Scrambler.Yamaha XSR155cc ModifiedBecause the exhaust is re-positioned, Yamaha XSR155’s fancy swingarm is on full display. Other notable changes include single-sided turn indicators and brake lights along with custom and neatly executed wiring. Finished in a subtle Khaki Green, it perfectly contrasts with black elements throughout. More