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      New Hero Destini Scooter Launch Soon – First Official Teaser

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      New Hero Destini ScooterAll existing Hero scooters have a contemporary profile, which is why there’s scope for a new scooter with a classic design format
      Although Hero MotoCorp is a market leader in the commuter motorcycle segment, its scooters are relatively less popular. One of the reasons could be the lack of a truly unique design and styling. A positive change is expected in consumer perceptions with upcoming products such as the new Destini.
      New Hero Destini scooter – Official Teaser
      As of now, Destini 125 is the top selling scooter from Hero MotoCorp. Last year in August, a new variant, Destini Prime, was launched. It is currently the most affordable Destini model. Hero is now working on the new Destini facelift model that has significant changes to its design and styling.
      New Hero Destini Scooter – LED DRL, Headlight
      Latest teaser has revealed a tilt towards retro aesthetics. From the curvy, minimalistic body panelling, it appears that the new Hero Destini facelift is following the design approach used with brands such as Vespa and Lambretta.
      Front apron has undergone a major design overhaul, featuring a new lighting setup and curvy layers. Changes are evident across the front fender, headlight, cowl, and rear-view mirrors. We have already seen a new dual-tone Pearl Black colour option for the new Destini.
      New Hero Destini Scooter – LED Tail Light
      And there could be more such vibrant colour options for the updated scooter. Moving to the sides, we see a new dual-tone stepped seat that helps achieve a sporty look and feel. Side panels come with smooth surfacing, a signature feature of popular retro scooters. The 3D ‘Destini’ logo on the side panel further enhances the scooter’s dynamic profile.
      New Hero Destini Scooter – Turn Indicator
      While the exhaust pipe is the same as the current model, the new Destini gets a new exhaust shield. The pillion backrest has a new design and it could also be functionally relevant with improvements to overall comfort. Alloy wheels are new and it would be better if Hero offers 12-inch units instead of the existing 10-inch wheels.
      New Hero Destini Scooter
      At the rear, the overhang too gets the retro touch. The bulky tail lamp and indicators seen with the existing model have been replaced with much slimmer units. The external fuel filler cap has transformed from a circular to a square unit.
      New Hero Destini Scooter – Disc Brake
      New Hero Destini 125 – Hardware specs
      It is unlikely that there will be any changes to the engine. New Hero Destini 125 will continue using the existing 124.6cc, air cooled, SI engine. It delivers 9 bhp and 10.4 Nm. However, there will be a change in the braking setup, where select variants of the new Destini will get a front disc brake. As of now, all models are equipped with 130 mm front and rear drum brakes. Suspension setup will be the same, telescopic forks at front and unit swing with spring loaded hydraulic damper at rear.
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      Design sketches have indicated the possibility of a new instrument cluster. It could be a fully digital display instead of the existing digi analogue cluster. New Hero Destini is expected to be launched during the upcoming festive season. It could be offered at a slightly higher pricing. That shouldn’t be a concern since Hero Destini is one of the most affordable 125cc scooters in the country. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup July 2024 – Jupiter, XL100, Apache, Ntorq, iQube

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      New TVS Jupiter was launched a few days agoTVS Jupiter, XL and Apache along with the Ntorq together commanded a 67% share of the company portfolio, reaching new heights with improved YoY sales
      TVS Motor Company recorded monthly domestic two wheeler sales at 2,53,971 units in July 2024, a growth of 7.97% over 2,35,230 units sold in the month of July 2023. This was a volume growth of 18,741 units. Most models in the company portfolio have shown off a distinctive improvement in YoY sales except for the Raider and Apache 310.
      TVS YoY Sales Breakup July 2024
      TVS Motor showed off solid performance in July 2024 with a significant improvement in sales. It was the Jupiter that was most in demand with 74,663 units sold reflecting a 12.38% YoY increase when compared to 66,439 units in July 2023. This scooter commanded a 29.40% market share and was also the 2nd best-selling scooter in the country after the Honda Activa. In fact, TVS had three of its models on this list with the Ntorq and iQube, featuring at Nos. 6 and 7 respectively.
      TVS Sales Breakup July 2024
      TVS XL moped posted a 3.74% YoY improvement in sales to 37,563 units, up from 36,208 units sold in July 2023 while the Apache showed off a 36.76% YoY growth to 30,681 units, a marked improvement over 22,246 units sold in the same month last year. The Apache was also the 5th best-selling motorcycle last month, leading over the Bajaj Platina and Honda Unicorn by significant numbers.
      YoY sales of the Ntorq saw a growth of 3.83% to 26,829 units in the past month, up 990 units over 25,839 units sold in July 2023. However, sales of the Raider dipped by 33.48% to 24,547 units, a considerable volume decrease of 12,353 units when compared to 36,900 units sold in July 2023. TVS iQube, the electric scooter, saw outstanding demand in July 2024 with 21,064 units sold. This was a massive 58.30% YoY improvement from 13,306 units sold in the same month last year. The iQube currently commands an 8.29% share in this list.
      TVS Sales Breakup July 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Sales growth was also recorded for the TVS Sport by 1.39% and the Radeon by 9.13 percent to 12,106 units and 10,510 units respectively while the Zest too showed off a 41.76% YoY growth with 10,343 units sold last month. Star City (3,853 units) and Ronin (1,781 units) logged in 22.47% and 2.24% YoY growth respectively. However, sales of the Apache 310 saw a sharp decline of 91.09% to just 31 units sold last month while there had been 348 units sold in July 2023.
      TVS Sales Breakup July 2024 – MoM Comparison
      TVS Sales July 2024 – MoM Performance
      TVS sales performance on a MoM basis was rather lackluster. Sales dipped by 0.69% over 2,55,723 units sold in June 2024 with a large number of models noting lower sales. Jupiter sales improved 3.55% MoM over 72,100 units sold in June 2024 relating to a 2,563 unit volume growth. However, TVS XL saw a sharp decline of 7.02%. Apache sales dipped by 17.44% while Ntorq and Raider sales fell by 3.53% and 17.77% respectively.
      With demand for electric two wheelers on the rise, TVS iQube has seen sales improve by 38.49% MoM from 15,210 units sold in June 2024. TVS was also the 2nd best-selling electric two wheeler maker after Ola Electric to command an 18.09% share in this segment.
      TVS Sport and Radeon sales were up 4.19% and 2.30% MoM while Zest and Star City sales increased by even larger proportions by 17.82% and 718.05% respectively. TVS Ronin and Apache 310 ended with 1.82% and 86.81% MoM decline. More

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      Bajaj Chetak Sales Tripled In Last 12 Months YoY – Rs 8k Price Cut Incoming

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      Bajaj Chetak : Image – MRD VlogsCurrently the #3 best-selling electric scooter in India, Bajaj Chetak is expected to come with a price cut, sweetening the deal further
      Among the popular electric scooters in India, Bajaj Chetak is among the best-selling one. Indian electric scooter buyers have embraced Chetak’s retro design and trust factor associated with Bajaj brand. Numbers reflect the success story of Chetak as sales have tripled when compared to last year’s stats. Let’s break the numbers further.
      Bajaj Chetak Sales Tripled
      Within last year, Bajaj has improved its sales prospects significantly, when it comes to the Chetak electric scooters. This is one of the notable glow-ups in electric scooter sales and signifies the increasing desirability of Chetak electric scooter brand.
      Bajaj Chetak Sales Tripled YoY
      Within the last year, Chetak has outperformed its sales numbers from a year ago considerably. From August 2023 to July 2024, Bajaj has sold as many as 1,51,308 units of Chetak electric scooters. When compared to the 52,169 units sold between August 2022 to July 2023, there was a 190.03% YoY growth with a volume gain of 99,139 units.
      Average monthly Bajaj Chetak sales between August 2023 and July 2024 was 12,609 units, which is almost 3 times higher (2.9 times to be precise) than the 4,347 units average monthly sales between August 2022 and July 2023. The difference between average monthly sales YoY is 8,262 units per month.
      2024 Bajaj Chetak New Variant
      As seen in the table above, Bajaj Chetak sales peaked at an all-time high last month in July 2024. With 20,114 units sold last month, Bajaj Chetak registered a massive 344% YoY growth over 4,528 units sold in July 2023. Which is close to 5X growth in sales, clocking a volume gain of 15,586 units YoY.
      Other notable outcomes can be seen in February 2024, where sales growth YoY touched an astounding 417%. The 13,620 units sold that month was more than 5X the sales clocked in preceding year with 2,634 units sold and there was a volume gain of 10,986 units that month.
      Rs 8k Price Cut With Chetak
      A recent report suggests that Bajaj Chetak scooter range is set to receive a major rejig in the coming months. This update will ensure that there are significant changes to battery cells inside the pack, unlocking more range on a single charge than before. Battery capacity, however, will remain the same.
      The variant names of Chetak scooters, Urbane and Premium, will reportedly get a reboot to 3202 and 3201, respectively. Similar to what we saw with the Chetak 2901 Edition. Apart from this rejig in names and battery cells, there is a significant price cut expected too. Speculations suggest a Rs 8,000 slashed off the current Ex-sh prices. More

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      Tata Curvv EV Battery Pack Sourced From Chinese Company Octillion Under New Strategy

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      New Tata Curvv EV – Voyager AamirUp until now, Tata Motors used battery packs developed in-house by Tata AutoComp Systems with battery cells sourced from Gotion
      Ever since the company launched Nexon EV in 2020, Tata Motors has been using battery packs developed in-house by Tata AutoComp Systems. However, that lineage has been broken in favour of establishing a multi-sourcing strategy that mitigates dependency on a single supplier. The recently launched Curvv EV gets battery packs sourced from Chinese company Octillion Power Systems.
      Tata Curvv EV Battery Pack From Chinese Company
      This is not the first time Tata Motors has partnered up with Octillion Power Systems which has a manufacturing base in China. Tata Motors has been sourcing battery packs from Octillion for its Starbus EV commercial bus for the past two years. For the first time, Octillion-sourced battery packs have been used in a Tata PV.
      Up until now, all Tata Motors PVs came equipped with battery packs made in-house by Tata AutoComp Systems. These battery packs were populated by electric cells sourced from Chinese Lithium Ion battery giant, Gotion, as part of a joint venture between both companies.
      Now, the just launched Curvv EV has been equipped with Octillion-sourced battery packs. Interestingly, only the smaller 45 kWh battery pack in MR variants of Curvv EV get the Octillion-sourced battery packs populated by 15.2 Ah cylindrical cells sourced from another Chinese firm called EVE.
      While the larger 55 kWh battery pack in Curvv EV continues to be powered by battery packs sourced from Tata AutoComp Systems, populated by 105 Ah prismatic cells sourced from Gotion. Octillion Power Systems has been supplying Tata Motors with its battery pack facility in India with up to 2 GWh capacity.
      These developments have been revealed by LiveMint and marks a significant shift from Tata Motors’ practices of sourcing battery packs only from Tata AutoComp Systems. As of now, only the 45 kWh MR variants of Curvv EV seems to be the one with externally sourced battery packs. Economic Times states that these new battery packs from Chinese company will also help Tata Motors address performance issues in their EVs.
      Multi-Sourcing Strategy
      Tata Motors has revealed that this step is to keep up with the growth momentum that the company is currently on. As per Tata Motors, having a multi-source strategy will prove fruitful for the brand as it hedges supply chain risks, improves competitiveness, strengthens seamless supply of parts and eradicates dependency on a single supplier.
      With advent of electric vehicle technology and evolving customer buying trends, there has been a major boost to EV sales in the recent past. Tata Motors seems to be fortifying its supply chain for a seamless manufacturing operation in the future. These measures should prove fruitful when Tata launches more EVs in the coming years.
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      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales July 2024 – Royal Enfield, Bajaj, Triumph, Hero, Honda, KTM, Aprilia

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      New RE Guerrilla 450 – Gaadi StartIndian 350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Segment Shows Mixed Performance in July 2024 – Royal Enfield dominates with 81% share
      The Indian motorcycle market in the 350cc to 450cc segment exhibited a mixed performance in July 2024, with total sales reaching 71,200 units, marking a marginal 0.06% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to July 2023. This slight growth of just 45 units highlights the varied fortunes of different models within the segment, with some seeing strong gains while others experienced declines.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales July 2024 – Royal Enfield Dominates the Segment
      Royal Enfield continued to dominate the 350cc to 450cc segment, with multiple models leading the sales charts. Classic 350 remained the top-selling motorcycle in this category, with 21,373 units sold in July 2024. However, this represented a 14.13% YoY decline, down by 3,516 units from July 2023. Despite the drop, the Classic 350 still captured a substantial 30.02% share of the market. RE is getting ready to launch new Classic 350 on 1st Sep.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales July 2024
      Hunter 350, another popular model, saw a sharper decline of 20.89% YoY, with 14,091 units sold, down by 3,722 units from the previous year. Hunter 350 held a 19.79% market share. On a more positive note, Bullet 350 recorded a 9.40% YoY growth, selling 9,949 units in July 2024, an increase of 855 units compared to July 2023. Bullet 350’s strong performance contributed to a 13.97% share of the segment.
      Meteor 350 saw a slight decline of 4.15% YoY, with 7,901 units sold in July 2024, down by 342 units from the previous year. The Meteor 350 accounted for 11.10% of the market. Bajaj Pulsar 400, a recent entrant, recorded 3,340 units sold, capturing a 4.69% share of the market.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales July 2024 – YoY Comparison
      Similarly, the Triumph 400 (Speed + Scrambler), which saw a staggering 550.10% growth compared to its previous limited sales, sold 3,101 units, securing a 4.36% market share. Triumph will be launching new 400cc bikes later this year. Royal Enfield’s new model, the Guerrilla, also made a strong debut, selling 1,469 units and capturing 2.06% of the market.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales July 2024 – MoM Comparison
      Meanwhile, Harley Davidson X440 reported 816 units sales, contributing to a 1.15% share. While new models gained traction, several established motorcycles faced challenges. Royal Enfield Himalayan saw a 12.68% decline in sales, with 2,769 units sold in July 2024.

      No
      M’Cycle Sales 350-450cc
      Jul-24
      Jul-23
      Diff
      Growth % YoY
      % Share Jul 24

      1
      Royal Enfield Classic 350
      21,373
      24,889
      -3,516
      -14.13
      30.02

      2
      Royal Enfield Hunter 350
      14,091
      17,813
      -3,722
      -20.89
      19.79

      3
      Royal Enfield Bullet 350
      9,949
      9,094
      855
      9.40
      13.97

      4
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      7,901
      8,243
      -342
      -4.15
      11.10

      5
      Bajaj Pulsar 400
      3,340
      0
      3,340
      –
      4.69

      6
      Triumph 400
      3,101
      477
      2,624
      550.10
      4.36

      7
      Royal Enfield Himalayan
      2,769
      3,171
      -402
      -12.68
      3.89

      8
      Jawa Yezdi (Retail)
      2,131
      2,188
      -57
      -2.61
      2.99

      9
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla
      1,469
      0
      1,469
      –
      2.06

      10
      Honda H’Ness 350
      1,314
      3,509
      -2,195
      -62.55
      1.85

      11
      Honda CB 350
      1,011
      0
      1,011
      –
      1.42

      12
      Harley Davidson X440
      816
      0
      816
      –
      1.15

      13
      KTM 390
      593
      1,122
      -529
      -47.15
      0.83

      14
      Bajaj Dominar 400
      580
      607
      -27
      -4.45
      0.81

      15
      Aprilia RS 457
      455
      0
      455
      –
      0.64

      16
      Hero Mavrick
      269
      0
      269
      –
      0.38

      17
      Husqvarna 401
      35
      0
      35
      –
      0.05

      18
      Kawasaki ZX-4R
      3
      0
      3
      –
      0.00

      19
      Kawasaki Eliminator 400
      0
      42
      -42
      -100.00
      0.00

      –
      Total
      71,200
      71,155
      45
      0.06
      100.00

      Similarly, Honda H’Ness 350 experienced a significant 62.55% YoY decline, with sales dropping to 1,314 units from 3,509 units in July 2023. KTM 390 also struggled, with a 47.15% YoY decline, selling 593 units in July 2024, down by 529 units from the previous year. Additionally, Bajaj Dominar 400 saw a slight decline of 4.45%, with 580 units sold.
      Models like the Aprilia RS 457, Hero Mavrick, and Husqvarna 401 made their presence felt, albeit with smaller numbers. Aprilia RS 457 sold 455 units, while the Hero Mavrick and Husqvarna 401 sold 269 and 35 units, respectively. Kawasaki ZX-4R recorded just 3 units sold, while Kawasaki Eliminator 400 saw no sales in July 2024, down from 42 units in July 2023. More

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      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro Spotted Again – New Details Emerge

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      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro SpiedPowering the upcoming KTM 390 Adventure Enduro will be the same 399cc engine that does duty on the new KTM 390 Duke
      For off-road enthusiasts in India, KTM currently offers the 390 Adventure and 390 Adventure X. To facilitate more thrilling rides, KTM will soon bring the 390 Adventure Enduro model to India. Launch is expected later this year or in early 2025.
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro – What to expect?
      Earlier this year in March, KTM 390 Adventure Enduro was spotted testing for the first time in India. It was spotted alongside the new 390 Adventure that is also expected to be launched in the coming months.
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro Spied
      Latest spy shots reveal that 390 Adventure Enduro is undergoing some heavy testing during the monsoon season. With the amount of dust and debris on the test mule, it seems like the bike has been on a long, arduous journey. While spy shots are from an on-road environment, some off-road trails could have been on the bike’s travel plans.
      Even a quick glance is enough to conclude that KTM 390 Adventure Enduro is primed to conquer the most challenging trails. The Enduro is essentially a stripped-down version of the 390 Adventure. It has minimal fairing, no windscreen and a short tail section. Being lightweight, KTM 390 Enduro will have a higher power-to-weight ratio. The bike’s agile characteristics and overall control and handling are also improved with a lower weight profile.
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro Spied
      Some of the key features include a raised front fender, sleek LED headlight and LED turn signals and polygonal rear-view mirrors. The bike has a sculpted fuel tank, raised handlebar, flat seat design, toothed foot pegs and underbelly exhaust. Riding stance looks fairly comfortable, making the bike suitable for longer rides. Tech kit will include a simple LCD instrument display with Bluetooth connectivity. However, more advanced features such as turn-by-turn navigation may not be available.
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro Spied
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro – Performance, specs
      Both the new 390 Adventure and Adventure Enduro will be getting the 399cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. It is the same as in use with the KTM 390 Duke. Delivering 45 PS and 39 Nm, the engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The engine could be tweaked to suit the bike’s ADV credentials.
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro Spied
      Talking about the core hardware, KTM 390 Adventure Enduro will borrow most of the components from the 390 Adventure. Front inverted forks have a long suspension travel, whereas a WP offset monoshock does duty at the rear. The test mule appears to be riding on 21-inch and 18-inch wheels at front and rear, respectively. Braking setup could comprise 320 mm front and 230 mm rear disc brakes. The brake lever will be an adjustable unit and the same could be true for the clutch lever as well.
      2025 KTM 390 Adventure Enduro Spied
      KTM 390 Adventure Enduro – Launch date, price
      It is expected that KTM will showcase the 390 Adventure Enduro at the upcoming EICMA, scheduled for November 7-10. The bike could be launched subsequently by the end of this year or early 2025. Launch price could be around Rs 3.60 lakh. KTM 390 Adventure Enduro will primarily rival the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Raid.
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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spotted – Could Get New Improved Engine

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 SpiedUpon launch, Bajaj Pulsar N125 will take on rivals such as Hero Xtreme 125R, TVS Raider 125 and Honda SP 125
      Since the start of this year, Bajaj has been busy updating its bestselling Pulsar range. Enthusiasts were also delighted to witness the launch of the biggest Pulsar – NS400Z. Next upcoming product is the Pulsar N125.
      Bajaj Pulsar N125 – Key features
      Upcoming Pulsar N125 has been spotted on road tests multiple times in recent months. The 125cc commuter segment has been registering strong growth and can accommodate new products like Pulsar N125. Bajaj Pulsar 125cc range currently includes the Pulsar 125 and Pulsar NS125. Based on test mule sightings, it appears that Pulsar N125 borrows signature features seen with its larger sibling, the Pulsar N150.
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied
      Similarities are evident across features such as the sculpted fuel tank and tank shrouds, alloy wheel design and slim tail section. The bike has split seat format and gets a robust single-piece grab rail. Just like N150, Pulsar N125 gets an underbelly exhaust. The rear tyre hugger also seems to be a shared component.
      Features that are unique to Pulsar N125 include a new headlight design. The headlight and tail light appear to be LED units, whereas standard halogen bulbs have been used for the turn signals. Riding stance is fairly comfortable with centrally mounted footpegs and a wide, easy to reach handlebar.
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied
      Other key features noticed with the test mule include a leg guard and polygonal rear-view mirrors. The latter has a different design in comparison to that of the Pulsar N150. Tech pack will include a negative LCD instrument console. It could be the same unit as seen with the Pulsar N150. A range of information is displayed such as speedometer, odometer and distance to empty.
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied
      The digital console has Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to access calls and text. Users can also access other connected features via the Bajaj Ride Connect app. However, Pulsar N125 is unlikely to get features like turn-by-turn navigation.
      Bajaj Pulsar N125 – Performance, specs
      It is expected that Pulsar N125 will be getting a new 125cc engine. While the existing 125cc engine in use with Pulsar 125 and Pulsar NS125 delivers good performance, there is definitely scope for some improvement. Especially considering that the existing 125cc engine hasn’t received any major updates in recent years. It seems a bit outdated when compared to 125cc engines in use with rival 125cc bikes.
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied
      Bajaj can introduce an entirely new 125cc engine or use a tweaked version of the 150cc engine in use with Pulsar N150. The new 125cc engine is expected to offer improved performance and possibly higher fuel efficiency as well.
      2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied
      As evident with the test mule, Pulsar N125 has telescopic forks at front and a monoshock rear suspension. Braking setup comprises a disc-drum combo. Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N125 could be launched at a starting price of Rs 1 lakh. It is expected to go on sale during the upcoming festive season.
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      500cc+ Motorcycle Sales July 2024 – RE650, Super Meteor, Shotgun, Hayabusa, Z900, Ninja, Tiger

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      Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Models like Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 from Royal Enfield dominated the 500cc+ motorcycle segment
      Big bike sales have been a fascinating subject in India because of the price-conscious buyers. Taking full advantage of local manufacturing, Royal Enfield has been dominating the market with an attractively priced 650cc portfolio. The same story was re-iterated in July 2024 as Royal Enfield took the top position with 93.36% market share.
      500cc+ Motorcycle Sales July 2024
      Like clockwork, Royal Enfield took the top position in the 500cc+ sales charts with its robust 650cc portfolio. Consisting of 93.36% of market share, Royal Enfield blazed the 500cc+ motorcycle segment with 3,656 units sold in July 2024. The portfolio consisted of Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650.
      Kawasaki Z900
      Topping the sales was 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650) with 2,132 units sold last month commanding 54.44% of the market share. When compared to the 1,259 units sold last year, 650 Twins have gained 873 units in volume YoY with a nice 69.34% YoY growth. In 2nd and 3rd place, we have Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 with 1,071 and 453 units sold last month. Super Meteor 650 has not been as popular as the 650 Twins as it suffered a 32.77% YoY decline when compared to 1,593 units sold in July 2023. Meteor 650 held 27.35% market share and Shotgun 650 held 11.57%.
      In 4th place, we have India’s most popular 4-cylinder motorcycle, Kawasaki Z900, at 71 units. But the popularity seems to have taken a hit over last year’s 103 units with a 31.07% YoY decline. The Dhoom bike, Suzuki Hayabusa, sold 33 units last month. Kawasaki sold 23 units of Ninja ZX-6R and 21 units of ZX-10R last month.
      500cc+ Motorcycle Sales July 2024
      Honda sold 18 Transalp XL750
      Falling close in sales to the two Ninjas in 6th and 7th position is Triumph Street with 20 units sold and securing 8th best-selling position in 500cc+ motorcycle sales July 2024 charts. From selling 0 big bikes for a very long time, Honda has come a long way and has even managed to crack the top 10 with the Transalp XL750 selling 18 units last month. Triumph Tiger 900 sold 11 units to secure the 10th position with a 1,000% YoY growth. In 11th place is Kawasaki Ninja 650 with 10 units sold. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 managed to bag the 12th place with 7 units sold, but the volume halved YoY as there was a 53.33% YoY decline when compared to the 15 units sold last year.

      No
      500cc+ Motorcycles Sales
      Jul-24
      Jul-23
      Diff
      Growth % YoY
      % Share Jul 24

      1
      650 Twin
      2,132
      1,259
      873
      69.34
      54.44

      2
      Super Meteor
      1,071
      1,593
      -522
      -32.77
      27.35

      3
      Shotgun
      453
      0
      453
      –
      11.57

      4
      Z900
      71
      103
      -32
      -31.07
      1.81

      5
      Hayabusa
      33
      0
      33
      –
      0.84

      6
      ZX-6R
      23
      0
      23
      –
      0.59

      7
      Ninja ZX-10R
      21
      0
      21
      –
      0.54

      8
      Street Triple
      20
      0
      20
      –
      0.51

      9
      XL750
      18
      0
      18
      –
      0.46

      10
      Tiger 900
      11
      1
      10
      1,000.00
      0.28

      11
      Ninja650
      10
      0
      10
      –
      0.26

      12
      Tiger 660
      7
      15
      -8
      -53.33
      0.18

      13
      Versys 650
      6
      8
      -2
      -25.00
      0.15

      14
      GL1800
      6
      0
      6
      –
      0.15

      15
      Boneville Bobber
      5
      2
      3
      150.00
      0.13

      16
      Z650
      4
      0
      4
      –
      0.10

      17
      Trident
      4
      21
      -17
      -80.95
      0.10

      18
      Boneville Speedmaster
      3
      2
      1
      50.00
      0.08

      19
      Boneville T120
      3
      4
      -1
      -25.00
      0.08

      20
      Speed Twin 900
      3
      3
      0
      0.00
      0.08

      21
      Speed Twin 1200
      2
      3
      -1
      -33.33
      0.05

      22
      Speed Triple
      2
      1
      1
      100.00
      0.05

      23
      Rocket III
      2
      3
      -1
      -33.33
      0.05

      24
      Vulcan S
      1
      2
      -1
      -50.00
      0.03

      25
      Z650RS
      1
      0
      1
      –
      0.03

      26
      Daytona 660
      1
      0
      1
      –
      0.03

      27
      Street Scrambler
      1
      0
      1
      –
      0.03

      28
      Tiger 1200
      1
      5
      -4
      -80.00
      0.03

      29
      Scrambler 1200
      1
      0
      1
      –
      0.03

      30
      Versys 1000
      0
      8
      -8
      -100.00
      0.00

      31
      Roadking
      0
      5
      -5
      -100.00
      0.00

      32
      Nightster
      0
      2
      -2
      -100.00
      0.00

      33
      Fat Bob
      0
      2
      -2
      -100.00
      0.00

      34
      Heritage Classic
      0
      2
      -2
      -100.00
      0.00

      35
      Sportster S
      0
      1
      -1
      -100.00
      0.00

      36
      Ninja1000
      0
      1
      -1
      -100.00
      0.00

      37
      Street Glide
      0
      1
      -1
      -100.00
      0.00

      –
      Total
      3,916
      3,047
      869
      28.52
      100.00

      Both Kawasaki Versys 650 and Honda Goldwing GL1800 sold 6 units each. Triumph Bonneville Bobber was the only one that sold 5 units last month. Selling 4 units each, were Kawasaki Z650 and Triumph Trident 660. The latter faced a significant sales decline of 80.95% YoY. There were 3 motorcycles that sold 3 units each – Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Bonneville T120 and Speed Twin 900.
      Triumph’s Speed Twin 1200, Rocket III and Speed Triple sold 2 units each. At the 1 unit mark, we have Triumph’s Street Scrambler, Tiger 1200 and Scrambler 1200 and Kawasaki’s Vulcan 650 and Z650 RS. Surprisingly, Harley-Davidson didn’t seem to clock any sales in July 2024, which is not often the case.
      Other motorcycles with 0 sales are Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Ninja 1000. In total, there were 3,916 big bikes sold last month. When compared to the 3,047 units sold last year, the 500cc+ motorcycle sales July 2024 charts have registered a healthy 28.52% YoY growth with 869 units gained in volume. More