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      Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2024 – Splendor, Pulsar, Unicorn, Apache, Classic 350, Xtreme 125

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      New Hero Xtreme 125RTop 10 Motorcycle Sales in India Grow by 15.49% in August 2024, Hero Splendor Leads the Segment
      After taking a look at the top 10 two wheelers and top 10 scooters sold in Aug 2024, let us now take a look at the top 10 motorcycles last month. India’s motorcycle market witnessed solid growth in August 2024, with the top 10 motorcycles registering a total of 8,39,933 units sold, marking a 15.49% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to 7,27,285 units in August 2023. Hero Splendor continued to lead the pack, with Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar securing strong positions in the market.
      Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2024 – Hero Splendor Retains Top Spot
      Hero Splendor maintained its position as the best-selling motorcycle in India, with 3,02,934 units sold in August 2024, up by 4.49% compared to 2,89,930 units in August 2023. This increase of 13,004 units gave the Splendor a commanding 36.07% share in the top 10 list. Honda Shine delivered a standout performance, posting a robust 31.15% YoY growth. Shine sold 1,49,697 units in August 2024, an increase of 35,555 units from 1,14,142 units in August 2023.
      Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Bajaj Pulsar saw a solid 28.19% increase in sales, with 1,16,250 units sold in August 2024, up by 25,565 units compared to 90,685 units sold in August 2023. Pulsar secured 13.84% of the top 10 market. Hero HF Deluxe posted a 15.89% YoY growth, with sales rising to 84,607 units in August 2024, up by 11,601 units compared to 73,006 units sold in August 2023.
      Bajaj Platina registered a 3.00% growth in sales, with 41,915 units sold in August 2024, an increase of 1,222 units from the 40,693 units sold in August 2023. Honda CB Unicorn saw marginal changes in its sales figures, with 31,451 units sold in August 2024, just 22 units fewer than the 31,473 units sold in August 2023.

      No
      Top 10 Motorcycles
      Aug-24
      Aug-23
      Diff
      Growth % YoY
      % Share Aug 24

      1
      Hero Splendor
      3,02,934
      2,89,930
      13,004
      4.49
      36.07

      2
      Honda Shine
      1,49,697
      1,14,142
      35,555
      31.15
      17.82

      3
      Bajaj Pulsar
      1,16,250
      90,685
      25,565
      28.19
      13.84

      4
      Hero HF Deluxe
      84,607
      73,006
      11,601
      15.89
      10.07

      5
      Bajaj Platina
      41,915
      40,693
      1,222
      3.00
      4.99

      6
      Honda CB Unicorn
      31,451
      31,473
      -22
      -0.07
      3.74

      7
      TVS Apache
      30,038
      18,863
      11,175
      59.24
      3.58

      8
      RE Classic 350
      28,450
      26,118
      2,332
      8.93
      3.39

      9
      Hero Xtreme 125R
      27,668
      0
      27,668
      –
      3.29

      10
      TVS Raider
      26,923
      42,375
      -15,452
      -36.46
      3.21

      –
      Total
      8,39,933
      7,27,285
      1,12,648
      15.49
      100.00

      TVS Apache Achieves Impressive Growth
      TVS Apache recorded the highest growth in the top 10, with sales soaring by 59.24% YoY. Apache sold 30,038 units in August 2024, an increase of 11,175 units from 18,863 units in August 2023. Royal Enfield Classic 350 continued its steady growth, selling 28,450 units in August 2024, marking an 8.93% increase from 26,118 units sold in August 2023. The new Hero Xtreme 125R continues its impressive run into the market, selling 27,668 units in August 2024. Rival TVS Raider saw a sharp decline in sales, dropping by 36.46% YoY. Raider sold 26,923 units in August 2024, down by 15,452 units from 42,375 units in August 2023.
      Top 10 Motorcycles Aug 2024 – MoM Comparison
      Month on Month Comparison
      Top 10 motorcycles in India experienced a significant month-on-month (MoM) sales surge, with a total of 8,39,933 units sold, marking a 22.67% growth over the 6,84,696 units sold in July 2024. Hero Splendor saw a remarkable 37.19% MoM growth in August 2024, selling 3,02,934 units, up by 82,114 units compared to 2,20,820 units in July 2024. Honda Shine experienced a slight decline in MoM sales, with 1,49,697 units sold in August 2024, down by 13,705 units from 1,63,402 units in July 2024. Bajaj Pulsar posted a solid 21.36% MoM growth, selling 1,16,250 units in August 2024, an increase of 20,461 units compared to 95,789 units in July 2024.
      Hero HF Deluxe witnessed a significant jump in sales, with 84,607 units sold in August 2024, marking an 81.45% increase from 46,627 units sold in July 2024. Bajaj Platina recorded a robust 44.90% MoM growth, selling 41,915 units in August 2024, up by 12,988 units from 28,927 units sold in July 2024. Honda CB Unicorn saw a 17.84% increase in sales, with 31,451 units sold in August 2024, up by 4,761 units from 26,690 units in July 2024.
      TVS Apache experienced a slight dip in MoM sales, with 30,038 units sold in August 2024, down by 643 units from 30,681 units sold in July 2024. Royal Enfield Classic 350 posted a solid 33.11% MoM growth, selling 28,450 units in August 2024, an increase of 7,077 units from 21,373 units sold in July 2024. Classic 350 continues to capture the hearts of retro motorcycle enthusiasts. Hero Xtreme 125R saw a 7.07% MoM growth, with 27,668 units sold in August 2024, an increase of 1,828 units from 25,840 units sold in July 2024. TVS Raider recorded a steady 9.68% MoM growth, with 26,923 units sold in August 2024, up by 2,376 units from 24,547 units in July 2024. Raider continues to be a strong contender in the entry-level sporty commuter segment. More

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      Updated Tata Nexon EV Launched, Starting Rs 13.99L – Bigger Battery, More Range, New Red Dark Edition

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      Updated Tata Nexon EV Launched – Red Dark EditionThe updated Tata Nexon EV will remain unchanged in exterior and interior, but the new Red Dark Edition gets new styling elements
      Tata Nexon EV is currently among the best-selling electric cars in India. Nexon features high up on the sub-compact SUV sales charts with boost from its electric counterpart, Nexon EV.
      Tata Motors has just updated Nexon EV with a bigger battery for more range than before. This is the second major update to Nexon EV since it was launched. Packing the bigger battery, updated Tata Nexon EV prices now start from Rs 13.99 lakh (Ex-sh). Let’s take a look.
      Tata Nexon EV
      Updated Tata Nexon EV Launched
      Although it has been only around a year since Nexon EV facelift was launched, Tata has updated it. This update is not cosmetic and revolves around the car’s powertrain. Namely, packing a bigger battery than before.
      Trim lineup for updated Tata Nexon EV start from Creative and end at top-spec Empowered+ trim. With a larger 45 kWh battery pack comes a commanding price increment of Rs 70,000 over the 40 kWh counterpart. With the larger battery, claimed range has been increased to 489 km on a single charge.
      2024 Tata DARK SUV Range – Nexon EV
      On the outside, updated Nexon EV continues to get LED projector headlamps with connecting DRLs, a closed-off front grille, body creases, full-width LED tail lamps with sequential turn indicators and reversing lights. 16-inch alloy wheels get an aerodynamic shape to reduce air drag.
      On the inside, top-spec variants get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This larger touchscreen is also seen on the Curvv, Harrier and Safari. A fully digital driver’s display, touch-based AC panel, two-spoke flat-bottom steering with a back-lit Tata logo, fancy gear selector, sunroof, ventilated front seats and wireless phone charger are notable highlights.
      Nexon EV Red Dark Edition
      Safety is in the form of 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera along with electronic stability control, parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system, among others.
      New Red Dark Edition
      Along with updating Nexon EV, Tata Motors has also launched a new Red Dark Edition as well. This stylised trim is only available with top-spec Empowered+ trim. Priced at Rs 17.19 lakh (Ex-sh), Nexon EV Red Dark Edition costs an extra Rs 20,000.
      Nexon EV Red Dark Edition
      Nexon EV Red Dark Edition gets Carbon Black body colour, Piano Jet Black R16 alloy wheels, #Dark mascots, 2D Tata logo, Charcoal Grey roofrails and other highlights on the outside. Inside, the main highlight is Red upholstery, which perfectly complements the Satin Midnight Black finish on the inside. Nexon EV Red Dark Edition also gets exclusive UI and UX screens, which is a nice touch.
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      2025 Kia Carens Electric Spied With Facelift – New LED, Alloys

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      2025 Kia Carens ElectricThere is a good probability that 2025 Kia Carens Electric will share its battery and motor with upcoming Hyundai Creta EV
      If we take India’s mainstream electric car segment, Tata Motors is the driving force with around 65% of market share in August 2024. JSW MG Motor has been increasing its presence in electric cars with innovative BaaS Program. Now, Kia India seems to be joining the race with Carens EV, spied testing. Let’s take a look.
      2025 Kia Carens Electric Spied Testing
      Indian car buyers have been slowly adopting electric vehicles in their lives. The projected EV penetration in the market might not be as much as much as that of a new ICE vehicle. But more manufacturers are willing to experiment in the mainstream electric car segment.
      Kia Carens Facelift
      Latest entrant on this list is Kia with their upcoming Carens EV. Launched in 2022, Kia Carens will soon get a facelift with exterior revisions, as seen in the recent spy shots. Alongside Carens facelift, Kia India seems to be testing Carens EV as well, as indicated by the recent spy shots.
      What sets this particular test mule apart from previous ones is the fact that there is no visible exhaust lurking from underneath the rear bumper. There seems to be a new sophisticated suspension setup on this particular test mule, designed to bear additional weight of an electric car’s battery packs.
      Kia Carens Facelift Spied
      Beyond the suspension, there is a silver element which might be Carens EV’s battery pack. Carens EV will boast lower ground clearance as opposed to Carens’ 195 mm. We can expect around 45 kWh battery powering a sole electric motor powering front wheels only. There’s a good probability that Kia Carens EV will share powertrains with upcoming Creta EV.
      In these spy shots, we don’t see a rear electric motor as well. Where rivals are concerned, upcoming BYD eMax 7, seems to be the only one, going by size and seating layout is concerned. Speaking of, Kia Carens EV might come with both 6S and 7S options, expanding versatility.
      2024 Kia Carens Facelift Spied
      Design changes
      Like many electric cars sold in India, Kia Carens EV will share its sheet metal and platform with its ICE counterpart, the upcoming Carens facelift. Both Carens facelift and Carens EV are likely to get similar lighting elements along with most of the interiors attributes, features and creature comforts.
      While both will get EV5 inspired makeover, Carens electric may get certain distinguishing elements of its own. Like a closed-off grill, similar to Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV, which is slated to launch in India on October 3rd. Hyundai is also testing their first mass-market electric car, Creta EV, which will go on sale before Kia Carens EV.
      2024 Kia Carens Facelift Spied
      Also read – Kia Carens Gravity Edition Launched
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      New Honda Beat Scooter Patented In India – 14 Inch Alloys, 60 Kmpl Mileage

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      New Honda Beat ScooterWith its sporty design and robust performance, Honda Beat has emerged as a popular option in Asian markets like Indonesia
      Earlier this year in June, Honda had introduced the 2024 version of Beat scooter in Indonesia. And now, a design trademark has been filed for Honda Beat in India. Most of the features seen in the patent images are the same as that of Indonesian-spec 2024 Honda Beat.
      Honda Beat Patented
      Key features that immediately get one’s attention include the large 14-inch alloy wheels. While improving road presence, larger wheels are also better at tackling rough patches and ensuring smoother rides. In the Indonesian market, the 14-inch alloy wheels are shod with 80/90 front and 90/90 rear tubeless tyres.
      New Honda Beat Scooter
      As customers may have different needs, Honda offers the Beat Street model that comes with standard 12-inch alloy wheels. Beat Street has changes to the equipment list and also offers unique colour options and sportier graphics and decals.
      As seen in the patent images, Honda Beat has a sharp front fender, layered front apron design for a maxi-scooter look, polygonal rear-view mirrors, a small visor and straight handlebar. Side panels have distinctive grooves and dual-tone shades, which help achieve a sporty profile. The stepped seat seems long and wide, ensuring comfortable rides for both the rider and pillion. Thick grab rails at the rear ensure that the pillion has a stable grip while negotiating busy city streets.
      New Honda Beat Scooter
      Honda Beat has a flat floorboard that can be used for various purposes. Other key highlights include all-LED lighting, open storage compartments at the front and a hook for bottles, groceries and other items. The brake lock lever prevents sudden jumps at the time of starting the scooter. It also comes handy when stopping the scooter on a slope or incline. Honda Beat has 12 litres of underseat storage, an easy-pull parking stand and a sporty exhaust cover.
      New Honda Beat Scooter
      Honda Beat tech features
      Tech package includes a smart key system that eliminates the need to carry a physical key for locking the handlebar and starting the engine. This feature is available with the Beat Deluxe variant. Honda Beat has a 12 W USB charger and an anti-theft alarm security system. The scooter has a circular semi-digital instrument console that displays a range of information including an Eco indicator.
      New Honda Beat Scooter
      Honda Beat – Engine, specs
      Powering Honda Beat is a 109.5 cc, SOHC engine that delivers 9 PS and 9.2 Nm. It has Honda’s advanced tech systems such as eSP, ACG Starter and idling-stop function. The scooter has a certified range of 60.6 km/L, which is pretty good for a 110cc scooter. Honda Beat has telescopic forks at front and a swing arm linked single shock absorber at the rear. Braking setup comprises a disc/drum combo. To improve braking efficiency, Honda Beat is equipped with a combi braking system.
      New Honda Beat Scooter
      With a seat height of just 742 mm, Honda Beat seems suitable for shorter riders. Weighing 88 kg, the scooter allows easy handling and agile manoeuvrability. Ground clearance is 148 mm, whereas fuel tank capacity is 4.2 litres. In the Indonesia market, Honda Beat is offered at a starting price of Rp. 18,430,000 (approx. INR 1.01 lakh). The Beat Street model is priced at Rp. 19,300,000 (INR 1.06 lakh). Honda Beat can be an option for the Indian market as well. However, Honda has not indicated any plans to introduce the Honda Beat in India. More

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      Mahindra XUV700 EV Interior Spied – Shows Triple Screen Layout

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      Mahindra XUV700 EV Interior SpiedMahindra XUV700 EV (XUV.e8) will primarily rival Harrier EV and Safari EV from Tata Motors – Launch will probably happen in 2025
      After launching Thar Roxx in India, Mahindra Auto is taking decent strides in expanding their portfolio. Soon, the company will launch a slew of EVs, starting with XUV.e8 (XUV700 EV), which has been spied in close-to-production form. These spy shots show car’s interiors and the massive triple-screen layout it will come equipped with. Let’s take a look.
      Mahindra XUV700 EV Interior Spied
      One of the most popular car manufacturers in India, Mahindra Auto, has been expanding its portfolio with innovative and trendy products. Based on their newly developed born-electric INGLO platform, Mahindra has showcased as many as five products spread across BE and XUV.e sub-brands.
      Mahindra XUV700 EV (XUV.e8)
      First of these five to launch, is likely to be XUV.e8, which is an electrified version of XUV700 ICE SUV already on sale. Test mules of Mahindra XUV700 EV have been frequent owing to intensified testing. The latest spy shots are thanks to automotive enthusiast Deepen Patwa who spotted this test mule in Nashik.
      Where design is concerned, Mahindra XUV.e8 is very closely associated with XUV700. Previous test mules have confirmed the same and the only design changes are likely to be concentrated at the front with a brand new fascia. New spy shots show car’s exteriors from the side and a glimpse of XUV.e8’s interior.
      Mahindra XUV700 EV Triple-screen Layout
      From the side, Mahindra XUV.e8 electric car gets a new set of alloy wheels, which have been spotted before. We can see similar flush door handles along with a charging port at the same location as XUV700’s fuel filler. Powertrain-wise, Mahindra XUV700 EV may get up to 80 kWh battery with around 500 km of claimed range. Previous spy shots have confirmed a rear motor on XUV.e8, hinting at a dual-motor AWD setup too.
      Triple display bonanza
      Main highlight of these spy shots is the dashboard which can be seen with minimal camouflage. The dashboard is dominated by three 10.25-inch (speculated) screens. Centre one is the main infotainment screen and will support touch inputs along with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay projection.
      mahindra XUV700 EV Rear
      The driver’s display will be a non-touch panel and will show car’s instrumentation along with a few vehicle-related details along with navigation info. The third screen will also be a touch panel, dedicated to front passenger. The functions of this display are still unknown and it is interesting to see how Mahindra implements it.
      Will this display act as an extension of main infotainment screen? Will it be a hybrid of both infotainment and instrumentation? Or, is it just a gimmick? Only time will tell. In these spy shots, this third display seems to be showing music or radio controls. Also, the driver looks like he is operating instrument screen by touch, which might not be the case. More

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      TVS Ronin 225 Price Reduced By Rs 15k – New Price Rs 1.35 Lakh

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      TVS Ronin 225 PriceWith a neo-retro Roadster design language, TVS Ronin strikes a unique approach to motorcycling backed by premium componentry and features
      India’s leading 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturing brand, TVS Motor, is ushering into the festive season by offering revised prices on select products. Yesterday, we covered the price revision of TVS Raider 125 by up to Rs 13,000 in savings. Today, let’s take a look at the price revision of TVS Ronin ahead of the festive season.
      TVS Ronin Price Cut
      Interestingly, similar terms and conditions are not seen on TVS Ronin’s price revision. The company seems to have slashed the prices of Ronin and the base Ronin SS variant now starts from Rs 1.35 lakh (Ex-sh). When opposed to pre-revision prices, Ronin SS is now more affordable by up to Rs 15,000 (Ex-sh). Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Yashraj for sharing this update.
      TVS Ronin Price Cut
      However, not all the variants get the same price revision. In fact, none of the other variants seems to get any price revisions at all. Variants like the Ronin DS, Ronin TD and Ronin TD Special Edition still cost more or less the same as they did before.
      The price difference between base Ronin SS and Ronin DS (one above base) used to be Rs 7,500. With the price revision from TVS Motor, the price difference between Ronin SS and Ronin DS is Rs 21,700, which is very interesting.
      MS Dhoni taking delivery of his new motorcycle – TVS Ronin
      We say interesting because the Rs 21,700 (Ex-sh) upgrade over Ronin SS to Ronin DS still doesn’t get dual-channel ABS. For that, one has to choose Ronin TD. An upgrade that costs around Rs 34K over base Ronin SS. With the new pricing, TVS can now better position Ronin against Royal Enfield Hunter 350, undercutting it by Rs 15K.
      Any other changes?
      Apart from the pricing for the base variant, there are no changes on TVS Ronin. The motorcycle continues to be equipped with USD telescopic front forks in gold shade, 7-step preload adjustable rear mono-shock, 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, a 2,040 mm wheelbase, LED headlight with T-shaped LED DRL and a fully-digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity among others.
      TVS Ronin is powered by a 225.9cc SOHC 4V oil-cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 20.4 PS of peak power and 19.93 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Except for a few attributes like dual-channel ABS, TVS Ronin SS base variant gets most of the features as standard, making it a better value proposition than RE Hunter 350 at Rs 1.35 lakh (Ex-sh).
      Also read – TVS Ronin Parakram Custom Kargil Edition More

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      2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad Version Spied – Punch EV Rival

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      2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad – Healer TVWith growing preference for rugged styling, Hyundai could be looking to provide a similar treatment for Inster EV
      As part of its EV portfolio expansion plans, Hyundai has been introducing mass-market products. One of these is the Inster EV, which is based on the Casper compact crossover sold across international markets. Latest spy shots reveal that Inster EV could also get an off-road model.
      Hyundai Inster EV off-road version – What to expect?
      To achieve a powerful road presence, Inster EV off-road version uses some additional equipment. The test mule can be seen with a large roof rack that can be offered as an optional feature.
      2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
      It appears to be a heavy-duty unit with broad pillars supporting the top storage section. This roof rack can be useful for campers and long-distance touring. The standard Inster model already has a boot space of 238 litres. With the rear seats folded, the boot space can be increased to 351 litres.
      Another change is the use of new wheels with rugged styling. These are entirely different from the low-drag, aerodynamically designed units seen with the standard Inster model. The rugged wheels are likely to have greater strength as well. Depending on the variant, the standard Inster is offered with wheel sizes of 15-inch and 17-inch. The off-road version seems to be using 17-inch wheels.
      Hyundai Inster e-SUV
      Side profile seems largely the same as the standard model. Only some additional rubber moulding can be seen on the side cladding. Inster EV has a conventional front door handle, whereas the rear door handles are mounted on the C pillar.
      2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
      ORVMs of the test mule are body coloured, similar to the standard model. Front and rear sections are heavily camouflaged, making it difficult to identify the changes. Only the lighting elements are visible and these appear to be the same as that of the standard model.
      2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
      XRT variant possibilities
      Hyundai offers the XRT package for several of its SUVs such as Santa Fe, Palisade and Santa Cruz. In the electric segment, the Ioniq 5 XRT will be launched soon. The XRT package focuses primarily on bolder styling, with blacked-out parts.
      The black treatment is applied to parts such as the front grille and alloy wheels. Hyundai XRT models also have thick black cladding and XRT badging across exteriors and interiors. Many of these features seem to match the updates seen with the off-road version of Inster EV.
      2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
      Performance boost?
      While the off-road version of Inster will have relatively better off-roading capabilities than the standard model, it is not certain if the former will be getting a performance boost. The standard Inster EV has battery options of 42 kWh and 49 kWh (long-range model). Power output is 97 PS and 115 PS, respectively. Torque of 147 Nm is common for both models. Range is 355 km (WLTP) for the long-range model. When using a 120 kW DC fast charger, 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in around 30 minutes.
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      Yamaha New Teaser Shows R7, Tenere 700, NMax 155, XSR155, MT-09 – Launch Confirmed?

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      Yamaha New Teaser – Call Of The Blue 4.0 AnthemAs seen in India Yamaha Motor’s Call Of The Blue 4.0 anthem, the company seems to be hinting XSR155, R7, Tenere 700, MT-09 and NMax 155 launch
      Even though Yamaha has an extensive motorcycle and scooter lineup globally, Indian market does not get all of those models. The company’s latest launches are MT-03 and YZF-R3 (last gen). Now, India Yamaha Motor’s new Call Of The Blue 4.0 teaser shows a Tenere 700, NMax 155, XSR155 and an MT-09. Are these launching soon?
      Yamaha New Teaser
      For a very long time, India Yamaha Motor sold a 150cc motorcycle as its flagship offering. Sure, the R3 and MT-03 launched some time ago fixed that commotion. However, alongside MT-03 and R3, Yamaha had also showcased R7, MT-07 and MT-09 to select dealers. Only the two 300cc duo were launched among these showcases.
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      More recently, Yamaha pavilion at 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo showcased motorcycles like MT-07, R1 and R7 along with scooters like NMax 155 and Grand Filano. It was interesting to see MT-09 not showcased at Bharat Mobility Expo.
      However, India Yamaha Motor’s Call Of The Blue 4.0 anthem went live and it was interesting to see a few vehicles in them, which were not on sale in India. It is not that Yamaha populated the anthem with random motorcycles and scooters from its global products. Instead, these are selectively included and are ringing launch bells.
      Yamaha XSR155
      XSR155
      While other motorcycles have been showcased in India in the recent past in some way or other, XSR155 is completely new for us. It was surprising to see an XSR 155 in the anthem. It is a neo-retro-styled Roadster motorcycle that packs the same platform and powertrain as an R15. Making it more feasible and probable for Indian market. It is quite a looker and is likely to make a lot of splash if launched.
      Yamaha Tenere 700
      Tenere 700
      It is one of the most anticipated big bike launches in India. There have been quite a few rumours surrounding the launch of Tenere 700 in India. It is a true-blue (pun intended) off-roader and will rival the likes of Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE, Honda XL750 Transalp, BMW F850 GS and others. The 689cc parallel-twin engine will make around 75 horses and gets a 16L fuel tank.
      Yamaha R7
      YZF-R7
      The spiritual successor of the 4-cylinder R6, Yamaha R7 was showcased twice in India in the recent past. Unlike other vehicles on this list, Yamaha doesn’t show R7 up close, and the only way you can say it is an R7 is by the twin-disc brake setup at the front. A similar engine to Tenere 700 will power R7 as well.
      Yamaha MT-09
      MT-09
      The ‘Triple’ from Yamaha, MT-09 was showcased to dealers in India and has good potential to launch in India. It will rival Triumph Triple, Ducati Monster, Kawasaki Z900 and the likes. Packing an 890cc 3-cylinder screamer of an engine with around 120 horses on tap. It features wild styling and exudes an edgy appeal.
      Yamaha NMax 155
      Nmax 155
      Showcased at 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo, Yamaha NMax 155 is a maxi-styled scooter with more aerodynamic fairing than Aerox 155 sold in India. Both scooters share the same R15-derived 155cc liquid-cooled engine with VVA. 14 bhp and 14 Nm are good figures for a mainstream scooter in India. More