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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

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      Mahindra BE.05 Top Model Interiors, Exteriors Spied – Detailed Walkaround Video

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      Mahindra BE.05 Top Model SpiedWhen launched, Mahindra BE.05 will directly take on the just-launched Tata Curvv EV coupe SUV and we can expect similar pricing as well
      If there is one car brand in India that is known to radicalise new products, it has to be Mahindra. With a new global ambition, Mahindra is spawning a new born-electric range of vehicles. One of these vehicles is BE.05, which has been spied in a detailed walkaround video ahead of launch. Let’s take a look.
      Mahindra BE.05 Top Model
      Previous spy shots have already established that Mahindra BE.05 will get two distinct faces. One less premium, but more appealing, face for base model and then a striking fascia for top model with all the bells and whistles. Base model gets a circular LED projector headlight along with an eyebrow-like LED DRL above.
      Mahindra BE.05 Top Model
      Higher-spec models, on the other hand, get a more pronounced fascia with massive C-shaped LED DRLs and a sleeker LED headlight setup. The new spy video by Automobile With Bruce shows the top-spec model in all its glory. In this detailed walkaround video, we can see this car’s exteriors and a bit of its interiors.
      For starters, we have to get the size quotient out of the equation. Previous spy shots of BE.05 showed it alongside a Maruti Suzuki Dzire and it appeared to be a smaller sub 4m vehicle. Even the height looked like it was in line with Dzire. But in the new spy video, BE.05 appears to be taller than Hyundai Ioniq 5, charging beside it.
      Mahindra BE.05 Top Model
      Speculations point out that Mahindra BE.05 could be a compact-sized SUV with around 4.3m to 4.4m in length. It has an exaggerated and edgy version of a coupe roofline, ending in a radical-looking twin spoiler. Overall silhouette is extremely edgy and wild, something which will attract a lot of eyeballs.
      Notable exterior highlights include flush door handles at the front, C-pillar mounted door handles for rear, large aero wheels, low-profile tyres, all-four disc brakes, charging socket on rear left quarter panel, massive C-shaped LED DRLs and tail light signatures, Mahindra BE.05 has a lot of road presence too.
      Mahindra BE.05 Top Model Interiors
      Interiors spied
      The recent spy video also reveals a glimpse of the interiors. On the inside, Mahindra BE.05 packs a pronounced split between the two front occupants. This creates a sense of sportiness and lends a cockpit-like feel to drivers. Unlike the triple screens seen on XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, BE.05 only gets two screens.
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      We can see both those screens operational in the video. These screens seem to be running an EV-specific UI. There is a new steering wheel too, which gets a backlit BE logo. Future iterations of test mules might get a HUD as well. Powertrains-wise, up to 60 kWh battery pack, single or dual motor layouts and up to 500 km of claimed range can be expected. It will rival the just launched Tata Curvv EV. More

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      MG Windsor EV Largest In Segment Touchscreen Teased – Grandview Display

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      MG Windsor EV Largest In Segment TouchscreenMG Windsor EV will go on sale in India on 11th Sep 2024 – Ahead of launch, its largest in segment touchscreen has been officially revealed
      JSW MG Motor India has revealed a teaser for its highly anticipated MG Windsor, marking India’s first Intelligent Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). The teaser highlights the vehicle’s standout feature—an impressive 15.6-inch ‘GRANDVIEW Touch Display,’ the largest in its segment, setting a new standard for in-car infotainment.
      Largest In Segment Touchscreen
      The expansive ‘GRANDVIEW Touch Display’ is designed to elevate the driving experience, allowing occupants to seamlessly navigate, control entertainment, and adjust vehicle settings with ease. This innovative touchscreen transforms the MG Windsor into an entertainment, gaming, and learning hub whenever the vehicle is stationary, redefining in-car luxury and functionality.
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      The 15.6-inch display not only enhances the technological appeal but also adds a touch of elegance to the cabin, perfectly complementing the Windsor’s sophisticated design. The MG Windsor is inspired by the iconic Windsor Castle in the UK, known for its royal heritage and architectural grandeur. The vehicle mirrors this inspiration with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, offering Indian consumers a unique blend of luxury, style, and comfort.
      As India’s first Intelligent CUV, the MG Windsor is designed to meet the demands of modern Indian roads and infrastructure. Its aerodynamic design, spacious interiors, and higher ground clearance make it an ideal choice for both daily commutes and weekend getaways. MG Windsor E promises versatility, ensuring that families can travel in comfort across varied terrains, from urban potholes to rural speed bumps.

      Upcoming MG Windsor arrives at the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, ready to take on the tough terrain in extreme heat.
      Watch how India’s first #IntelligentCUV proves its strength when tested to the max.
      Stay tuned for the launch of #NextFromMG pic.twitter.com/bUtZ0DKSbe
      — RushLane (@rushlane) August 26, 2024

      MG Windsor EV Highlights
      Windsor EV is essentially a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud EV which will be launched in Indian markets as the first product under the new MG JSW joint venture. It will be MG Motor’s third electric vehicle after the ZS EV and Comet. MG Windsor will bridge the gap between MG Comet EV and the ZS EV which is the company’s flagship model. Positioned in the crossover segment, the new Windsor EV will boast of a distinct profile with dimensions at 4,295mm length, 1,850mm width and 1,625mm height. It will be positioned on an extended wheelbase of 2,700mm relating to plenty of interior space as a 5-seater with two rows of seating.
      MG Windsor EV panoramic glass roof
      It boasts of LED projector headlamps and connected LED DRLs along with aerodynamically designed ORVMs. It also sports a large glass roof, flush door handles, electrically operated tailgate, while it rides on 18 inch machine cut alloy wheels. The interiors boast of some premium features. It get Italian bubble styled seating, plenty of storage spaces and an expansive dashboard that shows off a large 15.6 inch floating touchscreen, 8.8 inch digital instrument cluster. It also gets a leather wrapped two spoke flat bottom steering wheel, automatic AC, wireless phone charger, and multi ambient lighting. Boot space can be extended upto 1,707 liters when second and third row seats are folded down.
      Where safety is concerned, the new Windsor EV could receive 6 airbags, electronic stability control along with ABS and EBD as standard. It will also sport electronic parking brake, hill hold assist, hill descent control, 360 degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and TPMS along with a long list of ADAS features such as emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control.
      Battery Packs and Range
      The battery pack and motor details expected to make their way onto the new Windsor EV in India have not yet been detailed. It is currently offered with two battery pack options in the international market – that include a 37.9 kWh and 50.6 kWh. However, the India spec model could receive the larger 50.6 kWh battery pack, offering a range of up to 460 km. More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Freedom, Dominar, Avenger

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      New Bajaj Pulsar – Chassis No 9Bajaj Auto has shown off a 14.16% YoY growth in July 2024 with the Pulsar range commanding a 61.89% share
      Bajaj two wheelers has seen outstanding year-on-year (YoY) growth in July 2024 with sales at 1,54,771 units. This was a 14.16% growth over 1,35,570 units sold in July 2024 relating to a volume growth of 19,201 units.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024 – YoY Comparison
      While it was the Pulsar range that showed off the highest demand, it was the Bajaj Chetak that displayed the highest YoY growth. Demand for the Platina, CT, Avenger and Dominar declined considerably while deliveries of the new Freedom, the world’s first CNG motorcycle, got off to a flying start.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024
      Once again it was the Bajaj Pulsar that saw highest sales in July 2024 scaling well over the other models in the company lineup by significant numbers. Sales grew by 8.90% to 95,789 units over 87,958 units sold in July 2023 to command a 61.89% share in the company portfolio. Bajaj Pulsar was also the 4th best-selling two wheeler in July 2024.
      In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc model that commanded the most attention with 55,711 units sold last month followed by the 150cc and 200 of which 19,758 units and 11,974 units were sold respectively. Bajaj Pulsar 250cc and 400cc sales stood at 5,006 units and 3,340 units respectively. Pulsar 400 was also the best-selling bike in the Bajaj 400cc family.
      Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024
      Platina sales dipped 13.80% YoY in July 2024 to 28,927 units, down from 33,557 units sold in July 2023 while commanding an 18.69% share. High demand was seen for the Bajaj Chetak, the only electric scooter in the company lineup. Sales escalated 344.21% YoY to 20,114 units whereas there had been just 4,528 units sold in the same month last year.
      Recently Chetak received limited edition 3201 and 2901 variants. Sales are set gather even further momentum with the company set to introduce a larger battery pack variant. Bajaj Chetak was also at No. 8 on the list of top 10 scooters sold in India in July 2024, ahead of the Suzuki Burgman and Yamaha RayZR.
      Bajaj CT, Avenger, Dominar Sales Show YoY Decline
      Sales of Bajaj CT, Avenger and Dominar displayed YoY decline in sales. CT sales dipped by 19.21% to 5,476 units whereas there had been 6,778 units sold in July 2023 to command a 3.54% share on this list.
      The recently launched Freedom added 1,933 units to total sales with a 1.25% share while Bajaj Avenger suffered an 11.88% decline in sales to 1,424 units as against 1,616 units sold in the sale month last year. Sales of Bajaj Dominar also dipped to 1,108 units, down 2.21% over 1,133 units sold in July 2023. More

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      Tata Curvv EV First Batch Owners Start Taking Deliveries

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      Tata Curvv Delivery – Devendra Kumar GuptaTata Curvv EV version has been launched first – Will be followed by its internal combustion engine (ICE) variant set to launch on 2nd September 2024
      Tata Motors, currently with the largest portfolio of electric offerings that include the Nexon, Punch, Tiago and Tigor, have expanded this lineup to also include the Curvv EV. Launched on 7th August 2024, the company opened order books for this electric SUV coupe on 12th August. While test drives of the coupe SUV began from 14 August, deliveries of the Curvv EV have now commenced from 26th August 2024.
      Tata Curvv EV Deliveries Start
      Piyush Nashine has shared video on social media, taking delivery of the first batch of Tata Curvv EV. It is being presented in three variants of Creative, Accomplished and Empowered+ variants across two battery packs of 45kWh and 55kWh. It is priced from Rs. 17.49 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 21.99 Lakh (Introductory, ex-showroom prices). It is presented in five colour options of Virtual Sunrise, Pure Grey, Pristine White, Flame Red and Empowered Oxide.
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      Boasting of a SUV-coupe body style, India’s first in this segment, the Tata Curvv EV shows off Tata’s latest design language. The new Curvv receives some outstanding features and on board equipment to the extent that many customers who were thinking of placing orders for Nexon EV have turned their attention to the Curvv EV.
      In terms of exterior features, the new Curvv EV gets a closed off front grille, split LED headlamps with LED light bars in the front and connected LED tail lamps. It also receives flush door handles, 18 inch dual tone alloy wheels and a sloping roofline. Its interiors feature some innovative features with ventilated leatherette seating, 10.25 inch fully digital instrument cluster, 12.3 inch touchscreen infotainment system, touch controls for AC vents, ambient lighting and automatic climate control.
      New Tata Curvv EV
      It also gets a 9 speaker JBL sound system with a 320W subwoofer, wireless phone charger, large panoramic sunroof and four spoke steering wheel along with a gesture enabled powered tailgate. In terms of safety, the new Tata Curvv EV boasts of Level 2 ADAS suite with 20 features. It also receives 6 airbags as standard, parking sensors at the front and rear, 360 degree camera and electronic parking brake.
      Powertrain Options, Range and Performance
      Tata Curvv EV receives two battery pack options. There is the 45 kWh battery pack along with an electric motor offering 150 hp power and 215 Nm torque while the 55 kWh pack with electric motor makes 167 hp power and 215 Nm torque. These two packs offer a claimed range of 502 km and 585 km respectively.
      Charging is via a fast 70 kW DC charger which takes around 40 minutes to charge the Curvv EV from 10% to 80% while a 70 kW AC charger could take 6.5 hours to charge the smaller 45kWh battery pack upto 100% and close to 8 hours for the 55 kWh battery pack. More

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      New TVS Jupiter 110 Vs Honda Activa Vs Hero Pleasure+ – Specs, Features Compared

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      New TVS Jupiter Vs Honda Activa Vs Hero Pleasure+With the new iGO Assist micro hybrid technology, new TVS Jupiter gets electrical assistance taking the torque figure to 9.8 Nm
      The new TVS Jupiter 110 has been launched in India for a starting price of Rs 73,700 (Ex-sh). With this new scooter, TVS aims to increase its market share in scooter segment, which Honda Activa rules. Honda Activa and Hero Pleasure+ are the only two conventionally designed family scooters with a 110cc engine in India. Let’s see how the rivalry stacks up with new Jupiter.
      New TVS Jupiter 110 Vs Rivals
      With a major update in the features list and an evolutionary leap towards a modern design language, new TVS Jupiter challenges other 110cc conventional family scooters in the segment. Which zeroes down to Honda Activa and Hero Pleasure+. Offerings like Honda Dio 110 and Hero Xoom 110 come under sporty scooter genre and don’t coincide with new TVS Jupiter.
      New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Specs & Pricing
      Within this trio, pricing plays a key role. In typical Hero fashion, Pleasure+ strikes the lowest prices starting from Rs 71,213 (Ex-sh). The just-launched Jupiter prices start from Rs 73,700 (Ex-sh) and the best-seller Honda Activa starts from Rs 76,684 (Ex-sh). TVS further one ups the competition by offering features like LED headlights and LED tail lights as standard.
      Where top-spec variants are concerned, it is the new TVS Jupiter that is priced at a premium setting the bar high at Rs 87,250 (Ex-sh), while Honda and Hero only goes till Rs 83K (Ex-sh). Putting the prices aside, New Jupiter brings the largest engine at 113.3cc. It is also the only one with micro-hybrid technology boasting electric assistance.
      New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Dimensions
      Thus quoting highest torque metrics of up to 9.8 Nm. Peak power is still around the 8 bhp mark for all contenders. All scooters come with CVT gearbox and come equipped with around 5L fuel tank. We got to experience the new chassis underpinning the New Jupiter along with improved stability and agility and can be termed as segment-best.
      All scooters weigh around the 105 kg mark. Pleasure+ has the shortest length, wheelbase and ground clearance, but is the widest. New Jupiter stands 163 mm above the ground, 1 mm higher than Activa. Seat height is the same in this segment and the same can be said about ergonomics too.
      New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Componentry
      Specs and Features
      Telescopic front brakes are common in this segment and so is rear single-sided mono-shock setup. All scooters offer alloy wheels with their top variants and steel wheels with base variants. New Jupiter has an edge here as it is the only one offering 12-inch wheels at both ends. Activa offers 12-inch only at the front and Pleasure offers 10-inch wheels at both ends.
      TVS Motor offers a disc brake option at the front which is of petal type, which proves better heat dissipation. Where features are concerned, Honda is the only one that offers a smart key with Activa and Hero is the only one to offer projector LED headlights and an LED boot lamp. Honda doesn’t bother with a digital cluster and Bluetooth connectivity, while Hero is halfway there.
      New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Features
      New Jupiter goes beyond and offers a fully digital colour instrument cluster with SmartXonnect connectivity unlocking turn-by-turn navigation. TVS is the only one to give LED turn indicators along with a hazard light feature that also works with panic braking. Hero Pleasure+ omits external fuel filler cap and Honda omits USB charger.
      Except for a smart key, TVS New Jupiter offers a whole lot more features than Honda Activa. However, the convenience of a smart key is unmatched and could act as a hook to choose Honda Activa. Other than that, new TVS Jupiter emerges as the most feature loaded and tech-savvy with a new generation engine and platform. More

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      Top 10 Scooters July 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ola, Chetak, iQube, RayZR

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      New Honda ActivaTop 10 Scooters in India Show 37.08% Growth in July 2024, Honda Activa Dominates the Market – 3 electric scooters in Top 10
      In the earlier post, we discussed top 10 two wheelers July 2024 and top 10 motorcycles July 2024. In this post, let us take a look at the top 10 scooters last month. The Indian scooter market saw impressive growth in July 2024, with the top 10 best-selling scooters collectively recording a 37.08% year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales. Total sales for these models reached 5,19,113 units, up from 3,78,696 units in July 2023, marking an increase of 1,40,417 units. While some models continued their strong performance, others saw remarkable growth, reflecting shifting dynamics in the market.
      Top 10 Scooters July 2024 – Honda Activa Leads
      Honda Activa continued its reign as the top-selling scooter in India, with 1,95,604 units sold in July 2024. This represents a significant 44.54% YoY growth, with an increase of 60,277 units compared to the 1,35,327 units sold in July 2023. Activa’s dominance is evident, as it holds a commanding 37.68% share of the total sales in the top 10 scooters.
      Top 10 Scooters July 2024
      TVS Jupiter maintained its strong position in the market, selling 74,663 units in July 2024, up by 12.38% from the 66,439 units sold in July 2023. This increase of 8,224 units secured Jupiter a 14.38% share of the market, reinforcing its popularity among Indian consumers. Suzuki Access also posted impressive gains, with a 37.87% YoY increase in sales. Access sold 71,247 units in July 2024, up by 19,569 units from the 51,678 units sold in July 2023. This strong performance gave Access a 13.72% share of the market, making it one of the top contenders in the segment.
      Ola S1 recorded the highest growth among the top 10 scooters, with sales surging by 114.49% YoY. S1 sold 41,624 units in July 2024, an increase of 22,218 units from the 19,406 units sold in July 2023. This explosive growth highlights the increasing popularity of electric scooters in India, with S1 capturing 8.02% of the market.
      Top 10 Scooters July 2024
      Bajaj Chetak, another electric scooter, also saw remarkable growth, with sales increasing by a staggering 344.21% YoY. Chetak sold 20,114 units in July 2024, up by 15,586 units from 4,528 units in July 2023. This massive increase positioned Chetak with a 3.87% market share, indicating a strong shift towards electric mobility.
      Honda Dio and TVS Ntorq Continue Steady Performance
      Honda Dio recorded a 16.04% YoY increase in sales, with 33,472 units sold in July 2024, up by 4,627 units from 28,845 units in July 2023. Dio’s market share stood at 6.45%, showcasing its continued appeal among young riders. TVS Ntorq also posted steady growth, with a 3.83% increase in sales. Ntorq sold 26,829 units in July 2024, up by 990 units from 25,839 units in July 2023. Ntorq’s market share was 5.17%, maintaining its position as a popular choice in the performance scooter segment.
      TVS iQube, another electric offering, saw a strong 58.30% YoY growth, selling 21,064 units in July 2024, up by 7,758 units from the 13,306 units sold in July 2023. iQube’s market share reached 4.06%, further highlighting the growing demand for electric scooters.

      No
      Top 10 Scooters
      Jul-24
      Jul-23
      Diff
      Growth % YoY
      % Share Jul 24

      1
      Honda Activa
      1,95,604
      1,35,327
      60,277
      44.54
      37.68

      2
      TVS Jupiter
      74,663
      66,439
      8,224
      12.38
      14.38

      3
      Suzuki Access
      71,247
      51,678
      19,569
      37.87
      13.72

      4
      Ola S1
      41,624
      19,406
      22,218
      114.49
      8.02

      5
      Honda Dio
      33,472
      28,845
      4,627
      16.04
      6.45

      6
      TVS Ntorq
      26,829
      25,839
      990
      3.83
      5.17

      7
      TVS iQube
      21,064
      13,306
      7,758
      58.30
      4.06

      8
      Bajaj Chetak
      20,114
      4,528
      15,586
      344.21
      3.87

      9
      Suzuki Burgman
      19,806
      17,500
      2,306
      13.18
      3.82

      10
      Yamaha RayZR
      14,690
      15,828
      -1,138
      -7.19
      2.83

      –
      Total
      5,19,113
      3,78,696
      1,40,417
      37.08
      100.00

      Suzuki Burgman also recorded positive growth, with sales increasing by 13.18% YoY. Burgman sold 19,806 units in July 2024, up by 2,306 units from 17,500 units in July 2023. This growth brought Burgman’s market share to 3.82%, underscoring its appeal in the premium scooter segment. Yamaha RayZR was the only model among the top 10 scooters to experience a decline in sales, dropping by 7.19% YoY. RayZR sold 14,690 units in July 2024, down by 1,138 units from the 15,828 units sold in July 2023. Despite the decline, RayZR held a 2.83% share of the market. More

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      Mahindra BE.05 LED DRL In New Spy Shots – Their Smallest BEV SUV

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      Mahindra BE.05 LED DRLWhile Mahindra BE.05 might appear small, but it will still rival MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV and upcoming Maruti eVX and Hyundai Creta EV
      Among the five born electric vehicles showcased by Mahindra a couple of years back, three of them have been testing rigorously. The ones launching first are XUV.e8, XUV.e9 and BE.05. Recent spy shots from automotive enthusiast Yuvaraj shows production-spec lighting of top-spec BE.05 variant, fully lit-up. Let’s take a look.
      Mahindra BE.05 Production-Spec Lighting
      On the verge of introducing a global electric vehicle portfolio, Mahindra has formulated two new born-electric lineups – XUV.e and BE. There will be more lineups like this in the future like Thar.e, Scorpio.e and Bolero.e. Thar.e Concept was showcased recently in a recent Mahindra event in South Africa.
      Mahindra BE.05 LED DRL
      Sticking with BE.05, there have been two versions of it spied with unique design attributes. These are highly likely to be base and top models with equipment installed according to their respective price brackets. The one spied recently with its production-spec lighting on display, is the top model with outlandish LED signatures.
      As seen in the recent spy shots, Mahindra BE.05 gets large C-shaped LED DRLs at the front. These are so large that they cover almost all the vertical real estate of BE.05’s fascia. The design of BE.05 is flashy and futuristic and will feature an aerodynamic profile as well.
      Mahindra BE.05 LED DRL
      We can see a massive aero scoop in the bonnet which is likely to channel air efficiently. There are aerodynamic wheels too, which should reduce air drag. Side profile shows a stylish coupe-style roof line but with an edgy twist. This trend seems to be catching up in the Indian market.
      Mahindra BE.05 – Smallest BEV SUV from Mahindra
      From the rear, we can see a similar C-shaped LED signature around the tail lights which lends an aggressive appeal. Mahindra seems to be porting the twin roof spoiler design from concept to production as seen in these new spy shots.
      What to expect?
      On the inside, spy shots have confirmed that BE.05 will feature a similar interior layout as seen with its concept. There is a pronounced separation between the two front occupants, lending a cockpit-like feel to the driver. This ideology has never been implemented in a mainstream car in India. Ever! So, kudos to Mahindra.
      Mahindra BE.05 Charging Port?
      BE.05 will get just two 10.2-inch screens (one for infotainment and other for instrumentation), unlike the XUV.e8 and XUV.e9. Not that we need a third screen, anyway. Many of the interior elements will be shared with other Mahindra cars.
      Previous set of spy shots captured in front of a Maruti Suzuki Dzire suggests that BE.05 might be smaller than we expect it to be. More details will be revealed in the future. It will be positioned on the INGLO platform with around 60 kWh of battery. Launch might happen in 2025. More