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      Honda 300cc Adventure Spied In India – Himalayan, 390 ADV Rival?

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      Honda CRF300L will get tough off-road components and 285 mm ground clearance to sustain any terrainImage for referenceCurrently, Honda India is the second-highest selling two-wheeler brand in India as seen in our retail sales chart for the month of June 2022. Honda sold 2,85,691 units in June 2022 as opposed to 1,96,785 units in June 2021 with 45.18% YoY growth. The Japanese brand currently has a 25.53% market share in the month of June 2022.Honda is set to launch a new vehicle in India on 8th of August 2022. In the teaser, Honda announced that the “Formidable” is arriving in India. The word formidable made us think that it will be the Forza maxi-scooter with either a 125cc, 150cc, or 350cc powertrain. We have covered Forza maxi-scooters in detail in a previous post.Honda CRF300L Spotted In IndiaBut Honda is making the news again as a CRF300L has been spotted in a showroom in India. Honda’s CRF range refers to the brand’s motocross and dual-sport motorcycles that are built for most trails or terrains mother Earth can throw at it. They are very popular among off-road enthusiasts worldwide.We have heard about the CRF190L that is rumoured to launch in India competing against Hero XPulse 200 4V that recently got a new Rally Edition variant and a Rally Kit too. But the CRF300L being spotted at a Honda dealership in India certainly raises questions.Honda CRF300L 300cc ADV spied in IndiaHonda did a similar thing back in 2020 when they displayed a Forza 300 maxi-scooter at a BigWing dealership in Gurgaon. Four units were also sold to the public too. Maybe this is a similar drill where they want to gain market opinion and feedback regarding a product or a product category.Honda CRF300L is a handsome-looking machine for off-road purists and it gets a purposeful design too. It gets a motocross-style body along with a small squared-off headlight, up-swept exhaust, engine guard, and more. Honda CRF300L gets a 21” spoked wheel at front and an 18” spoked wheel at the rear like XPulse 200 4V and are shod with knobby tires.Specs & CompetitionIt gets non-adjustable Showa long-travel 43 mm USD forks at front and prolink suspension at the rear carving out a massive 285 mm of ground clearance. Front disc brake is 256 mm and the rear disc is 220 mm in diameter. It gets regular halogen bulbs all around and a modern LCD dashboard for instrumentation. The engine displaces 286 cc and makes 27 bhp of power and 26.6 Nm of torque. It gets a slip assist clutch and a 6-speed gearbox too. Honda CRF300L weighs around 142 kg and has a tall seat height of 880 mm. Honda has even patented the motorcycle in India.Honda CRF300L patented in IndiaWe are not sure what is the purpose of this CRF300L in India. But, if Honda ever launches it in India, it will be a strong opponent to the XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition for extreme off-roading. Because lightness is the key factor in off-roading rather than outright speed and power. In this regard, CRF300L is more powerful and at the same time, is also lighter than XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition. If we look at hardcore competitors, we have imports like Kawasaki KX and KLX series of motocross bikes with either 250 or 450 cc engines.Other competitors for softcore trail riding and other terrains, it can be comparable to Royal Enfield Himalayan, Yezdi Adventure, and KTM 390 Adventure. We can see a steep price for CRF300L if it launches in India on August 8th instead of Forza maxi-scooter.Source More

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      New Ather 450X Gen 3 Launch Price Rs 1.55 L – Specs, Range, New Features

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      While a facelift for Ather was being speculated earlier, it is actually the third-gen 450X that will was launched todayNew Ather 450X Gen 3With competition gaining an edge in terms of features and range, it has become important for Ather to upgrade its product offerings. Towards that end, the company has launched an all-new Ather 450X and 450 Plus. Called Gen 3, it replaces the older Gen 2 versions from today onwards. Bookings and test rides also start today, while delivery commences from tomorrow.The updated New Ather 450X Gen 3 electric scooter will have more range and several new features. It already has the distinction of being one of the safest electric two-wheelers in the country, owing to its unblemished fire safety record.New Ather 450X and 450 Plus Gen 3 will have improved competencies against rivals like TVS iQube, Ola S1 Pro and Simple One. It can help boost sales, allowing Ather to move up in the list of bestselling electric scooters in the country. In June, Ather was at 5th place, ahead of Bajaj and TVS, while trailing Ola, Hero Electric, Ampere and Okinawa.Ather 450X Gen 3 PricesDespite a 25% larger battery, the increase in overall price of the Ather electric scooter is not that significant. Compared to the older Gen 2 Athers, price has been increased by about Rs 5k. Below are prices of new Ather 450X Gen 3 and 450 Plus Gen 3 in some cities across India. In Bangalore, prices of the new Ather electric scooter start from Rs 1.55 lakh, ex-sh (inclusive of FAME II and Ather DOT charger).Ather 450X and 450 Plus – Gen 3 New Prices2022 Ather 450X new Gen 3 – Bigger Battery2022 Ather 450X will have a larger capacity lithium-ion battery pack of 3.66kW. In comparison, the current model utilizes a 2.6kW battery pack. This new battery weighs 19 kg. With the larger battery, power output and range have been increased. It will vary based on the ride mode selected by the user.New Ather Electric Scooter – Gen 3This results in a certified range of 146 kms and a TrueRange of 105 kms. Ather claims that the new battery has 25% more capacity, and has 20% more life. It will now deliver 105 kms range in ECO mode, 85 kms range in RIDE mode, 75 kms range in SPORT mode and 65 kms range in Warp mode.New Ather electric scooter gets much better and grippier tyres. These are MRF tyres, which now deliver 22% better grip. This results in better acceleration, cornering and even better braking performance. Ather has also introduced a few new accessories like a new rear view mirror and side-step for pillion. Watch the new Ather 450X Gen 3 launch event in the video below.[embedded content][embedded content]New-gen Ather 450X will be getting some new features as well, which will be revealed at the time of launch. The current model has Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, reverse mode, integrated 4G LTE SIM connectivity and a 4.2 inch touchscreen instrument console. Users who may have booked the older model will get delivery of new-gen Ather 450X and 450 Plus electric scooters.As of now, Ather 450X electric scooter users have free access to features like OTA updates, on-road access to customer support, UI updates, navigation and smartphone pairing to instrument console. This approach is likely to change, as Ather switches to a subscription-based model. From next year, all these services will be offered at an annual subscription price of Rs 2,400. More

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      New EVeium Electric Scooters Launch Price Rs 1.44 L – Up To 150 Km Range

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      EVeium electric scooter range starts from Rs. 1.44 lakh to 2.16 lakh (ex-sh) and bookings start from August 8 for Rs. 999New Comet Electric ScooterEVeium is a, well, EV scooter startup brand that is a subsidiary brand of Ellysium Automotives, the Auto arm of United Arab Emirates-based company META4 Group. They have launched three new electric scooters in India where electric two-wheeler sales are rising.The price range for EVeium starts from Rs. 1.44 lakh (ex-sh) and goes all the way up to Rs. 2.14 lakh (ex-sh). The EV startup hasn’t yet revealed where they are sourcing their EV components from. Govt enquiry has revealed that some startups source their EV components from China. These are not designed for India and use low-quality components resulting in EV fire hazards.Cosmo Electric Scooter Price Rs. 1.44 lakh (ex-sh)EVeium Cosmo doesn’t take sharp lines or cuts and creases which is a good thing as it works in its favour. It is a step-through scooter that enhances practicality with a flat footboard. It gets a disc brake at the front too.Cosmo gets a top speed of 65 kph while covering only 80 km on a single charge. EVeium has equipped Cosmo with a 72V and 30ah Li-ion battery which translates to a 2.16 kWh battery. Cosmo gets a 2,000W (2.72 bhp) motor and comes in colour options of Bright Black, Cherry Red, Lemon Yellow, White, Blue and Grey.EVeium Cosmo Electric ScooterComet Electric Scooter Price Rs. 1.92 lakh (ex-sh)Right off the bat, EVeium Comet looks a lot cleaner than Cosmo. Comet looks like it rides on a larger wheel size too and gets the same disc as Cosmo. It looks a little retro in appeal too. Comet gets a top speed of 85 kph and can cover a claimed 150 km on a single charge.EVeium Comet Electric ScooterEVeium has equipped Comet with a larger 72V and 50ah Li-ion battery which translates to 3.6 kWh. Comet gets a 3,000W (4.02 bhp) motor and comes with Shiny Black, Matt Black, Wine Red, White, Royal Blue and Beige.Czar – Rs. 2.14 lakh (ex-sh)Czar also gets a top speed of 85 kph and can cover the same 150 km range as the Comet but from a smaller 3.02 kWh Li-ion battery. Comet also gets a 4,000W (5.36 bhp) that will sip more battery. Despite the smaller battery and powerful motor, the range is still 150 km, which is weird. In terms of design though, It has a lot more retro vibes than the Comet and gets a complete monotone shade to choose from Glossy Black, Matt Black, Glossy Red, Light Blue, Mint Green, and White.EVeium Czar Electric ScooterEVeium electric scooters come with a host of features like, multiple Speed Modes (Eco, Normal and Sport), keyless Start, anti-theft, LCD Display, regenerative braking, smartphone connectivity, find my vehicle, over-speed Alert, geofencing and more. Comet and Czar are the only variants to get the reverse drive option.Startup brand EVeium claims that all the models can be fully charged in 4 hours, but the charging power is not specified. Also, charging time is the same 4 hrs for all models, which should have been lesser for Czar and Cosmos with a smaller battery.The prices quoted by EVeium can be reduced further with the Government’s FAME II scheme. Mainstream manufacturers like Bajaj, TVS are making e-scooters and well-established startups like Ola, Ather, Ampere and Okinawa are catching up. Among above-mentioned brands and others, we have to see how EVeium fares as all its competitors cost significantly lesser and offer a lot more. More

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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Prices July 2022 – Costlier By Up To Rs 5k

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      In CY2022, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 prices have been raised twice and decreased once; this is the third price hike this yearNew Royal Enfield Meteor 350Likely due to rise in input costs, Royal Enfield has increased prices of Meteor 350 in July. Prices have been increased by up to Rs 5,000. In percentage terms, prices have been increased in the range of 1.3% to 2.29%. Latest round of price hike does not bring any changes or updates for the bike.While the price difference may seem substantial, it is unlikely to impact sales of Meteor 350. It is currently the second bestselling 350cc motorcycle from Royal Enfield. In overseas markets, it has surpassed Classic 350 to become the most exported Royal Enfield bike. A total of 3,487 units were exported in June 2022.Meteor 350 new prices July 2022Price increase varies based on the variant. New price of Meteor 350 Fireball Red / Yellow / Blue / Matt Green variants is Rs 2,05,844. That’s an increase of Rs 3,591, as compared to June prices. Stellar Blue / Red / Black variants’ new price is Rs 2,11,924, an increase of Rs 4,591.Stellar Pure Black Custom is now priced at Rs 2,11,924, an increase of Rs 2,754. Supernova Brown / Blue / Red variants get costlier by Rs 4,592; new price is Rs 2,22,061. With this latest price hike, the earlier price reduction benefit of Rs 5,000 has largely been cancelled out.New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Prices July 2022As may be recalled, Royal Enfield had slashed prices of Meteor 350 by Rs 5k, which was effective from May 01, 2022. The price reduction was made possible by removing Tripper navigation as a standard feature. It was classified as an optional feature that users could choose through Royal Enfield’s MIY configurator.Along with Meteor, the same approach was also deployed for Himalayan. It was a consumer-friendly move, as Tripper navigation is not a feature that everyone needs. By making Tripper navigation an optional feature, Royal Enfield was also able to cope up with shortage of semiconductor chips. It ensured that users who needed Tripper could get their bikes delivered in the shortest possible time.New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 VariantEarlier this year in April, Royal Enfield had increased prices of Meteor 350 in the range of Rs 2-4k. Starting price for Meteor in April was Rs 2.05 lakh for Fireball Red / Yellow variants. Three new colours were also introduced for the bike – Fireball Blue, Fireball Matt Green and Supernova Red. As of now, Meteor 350 is available in a total of 14 colour options. There are 7 dual-tone and 7 single-tone colour options. This is probably the widest choice of colours available for a 350cc bike.Royal Enfield is also working on a new version of Meteor 350, likely to be called Meteor 350X. It has been spied on test, and launch is expected soon. It will have similar upgrades / changes which the Thunderbird 350X had over the Thunderbird 350. More

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      2024 Chevy Blazer EV Lineup Debuts with a Superstar, the 557-HP SS

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      The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV arrives riding on the Ultium platform and featuring front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive models.The SS performance trim produces 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to reach 60 mph under four seconds, according to Chevy.Chevy estimates the Blazer EV will be able to travel between 247 and 320 miles on a charge, and prices will start at $44,995, with the SS ringing in at $65,995.The Chevrolet Blazer has been a shape shifter since the nameplate first emerged in 1969. Originally a full-size, truck-based two-door called the K5, the Blazer migrated to a smaller SUV body style based on the S-10 pickup in the mid-1980s. Then came the mid-size TrailBlazer of the early 2000s, which spawned an LS V-8–powered SS model, before the Blazer title returned on a sharply styled crossover in 2019. Now Chevy is repurposing the name for an all-new electric SUV, which arrives for the 2024 model year with up to 320 miles of range and the resurrection of the SS badge on a 557-hp performance model.

      2024 Chevy Blazer EV LT.
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      The Blazer EV debuts with four trims—1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS—and a dizzying array of powertrain choices. The 1LT, 2LT, and RS are front-wheel-drive models as standard, with the 1LT able to go an estimated 247 miles on a charge. All-wheel drive is optional on the 2LT and RS, and the 2LT maxes out at 293 miles of range depending on battery size. The RS will also be available in a rear-wheel-drive configuration, and with the right battery and drivetrain the RS will be able to travel up to 320 miles. The Blazer EV rides on General Motors’ Ultium platform and three battery sizes will be offered, but Chevy hasn’t revealed how big the packs are. Chevy says that when plugged into a DC fast-charger, the Blazer EV will be able to charge at up to 190 kW, adding 78 miles of range in 10 minutes.

      2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS
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      A Sporty Drive ModeAt the top of the range, the Blazer SS becomes the first electric Chevy to bear the Super Sport badge, and it pumps out 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on the SS, and Chevy claims the crossover can hit 60 mph in under four seconds in the sportiest drive mode—which bears the eye-roll-inducing name Wide Open Watts, or WOW. The SS will be fitted with front Brembo brakes and it, like all Blazer EVs, features an independent front and rear suspension. This sportiest model boasts an estimated 290-mile range. Each trim level gets a unique front fascia, with the LT displaying a blanked-off body-color grille while the RS adds a black grille piece and a full-width LED light bar, along with sporty side skirts. The SS gets a more aggressive black mask with a column of strakes below the headlights and also gains a black roof. The LT rides on 19-inch wheels, while the RS upgrades to 21-inch units and the SS features 22-inchers. The LED light bar found on the RS and SS, which includes an illuminated Chevy logo, plays lighting sequences as the driver walks towards or away from the car, as well as displaying the charge level when the Blazer is plugged in.

      2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS
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      The centerpiece in the interior is a 17.7-inch touchscreen paired with an 11-inch digital gauge cluster. The dashboard design is sleek and futuristic with turbine-like air vents, and the RS and SS add a flat-bottom steering wheel, ambient lighting, and lots of red accents. The RS and SS also get heated and ventilated front seats, while standard heated rear seats on the SS can also be optioned on the RS. We were wowed by the crisp design in our brief seat time in a pre-production vehicle, but we found the headroom in the second row severely lacking. The Blazer EV also comes loaded with technology, with standard automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, front pedestrian detection and braking, and optional reverse automated braking and Advanced Park Assist. GM’s Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system is also available, and the MyChevy app will allow owners to map out routes to find charging stations.

      Police Car Version ComingChevy also says that there will be a Police Pursuit Vehicle version of the Blazer EV. Using the SS as a base, the PPV will be fitted with the largest battery and will be offered in rear-wheel drive or dual-motor, all-wheel drive specifications. The PPV will also have the SS model’s Brembo front brakes and an interior redesigned to suit the needs of police officers. The first Blazer EVs to arrive on dealer lots will be the 2LT and the RS, which go on sale next summer. The 2LT will start at $47,595 and the RS at $51,995, with the SS coming later in 2023 at an asking price of $65,995. The cheapest Blazer EV, the 1LT, and the PPV will show up in the first quarter of 2024, with the 1LT starting at $44,995. The Blazer EV will be produced at the same factory in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where the current gasoline-powered Blazer is built, and the two Blazers should coexist for the foreseeable future.
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      New Hero Scooter Spied For First Time – NTorq, RayZR 125cc Rival?

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      New Hero scooter is likely to be powered by the same 124.6cc engine found on Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 with i3S techNew Hero 125cc Scooter SpiedHero MotoCorp is currently the highest-selling two-wheeler brand in India. Hero Splendor is the highest-selling motorcycle in India as seen in our top 10 motorcycle list for the month of June 2022. Splendor alone sells more than second and third highest selling motorcycles combined and is expected to stay that way for a long time.But in the scooter market of India, Hero has not had such a grand monopoly. Because that cake is still in Honda’s kitchen where the Activa is brewed. If we look at top 10 scooter list for the month of June 2022, Activa alone sells more than second highest to ninth highest selling vehicles combined. This says a lot about the scooter market in India.New Hero 125cc Scooter – Sporty DesignHero has scooters in its portfolio that rival Honda Activa series. At the lower end of the spectrum, Hero has Pleasure which is a 110cc scooter and at the top tier, it has Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125. But as sales figures indicate, both 125cc scooters from Hero are not in top 10.It is not that Hero’s 125cc engine doesn’t have any sauce: It does. It makes 9 bhp of power and 10.4 Nm of torque. This engine is also mated to Hero’s proprietary i3S technology which enables a stop/start feature improving fuel efficiency. It is the style, form factor and character that both the Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 lacked. That’s where the new sporty scooter comes into play.New Hero 125cc Scooter SpiedThanks to Shifting-Gears, a new Hero scooter has been spied under testing with heavy camouflage. This new scooter dons a much more sporty and edgy design than the current scooters on sale by Hero. It gets an LED headlight set up on the front fascia like NTorq, RayZR and Avenis instead of on the handlebar like Activa, Jupiter and Access. This gives it a sporty appeal and enhances looks further, is an interesting LED DRL pattern. It is likely to be powered by 125cc engine.New Hero Scooter – Features & LaunchIt also gets storage compartments below the instrument console like other Hero scooters and will also get USB phone charging too. This upcoming scooter gets a switchable i3S button on the right switch gear. At the rear, it gets an ‘X’ shaped LED tail-light and normal halogen turn indicators.Hero should have given a smoked effect to the tail-light cover as they did with Xtreme 160R making it look sportier. A glaring omission on this scooter according to us, is an external fuel filler cap which would drastically aid user comfort while refueling.New Hero 125cc Scooter SpiedSuspension setup is a normal telescopic unit at front and twin shockers at the rear. Hero 125cc sporty scooter might get 12” wheels that are machine cut alloys in this top-spec trim along with a front disc brake too. We can expect steel wheels and drum brakes with lower variants. We also expect Hero to give the XTec system on this scooter too. The instrumentation screen is new which is a rectangular fully-digital LCD panel with expected features like trip meters, odometer, clock, fuel-level indicator and Bluetooth connectivity with notifications and turn-by-turn navigation.Hero MotoCorp has not revealed any details about this upcoming scooter yet. But it could be launched around the festive season and is likely to be priced on par with Maestro Edge. When launched, this sporty 125cc scooter will compete with other sporty scooters like TVS NTorq, Honda Grazia, Suzuki Avenis, and Yamaha RayZR. Of these, Ntorq, Avenis, RayZR regularly feature in the top 10 selling scooter list. Hero would be aiming to eat into their share with this new 125cc scooter.Source More

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      1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      • Any Nissan GT-R is desirable to fans of Japan domestic market (JDM) cars, but this one is especially interesting because Nissan produced only 64 V-Spec N1 examples of the GT-R.• Each of the 64 came with the same Crystal White paint.• For those who want to bid, or those who want to sit back and enjoy the auction unfold, bidding for this 1994 Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 will close Wednesday, July 20.The GT-R name is one of those titans of the JDM industry, sitting up there with the best of them. After a short run from 1969 to 1973, the GT-R nameplate disappeared for 16 years. Nissan decided to revive the name in 1989 as part of its quest to dominate Group A racing. That’s the back story of this very limited-edition V-Spec N1 version of the GT-R that is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos).

      Officially, the newest generation was referred to as E-BNR32; colloquially, it was shortened to R32. As much success as the R32 found in sanctioned races, it found even more street racing in the mountains of Japan. Initial D anime fans will recall Takeshi Nakazato and the NightKids, with the black V-Spec II.With the R32 dominating the Group A race series, Nissan set out to find success in the showroom class of Group N. Of the original N1, Nissan produced 118, as well as 64 in V (for Victory) Spec. The only R32 with fewer models made by Nissan was the V-Spec II, of which 63 examples were produced.

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      Power is produced by the famous twin-turbocharged RB26 inline-six, connected to a five-speed manual transmission. You’ll need to get comfortable rowing gears with your left hand because each and every one of these JDM legends is right-hand drive. Since Group N regulations are more strict than most of their counterparts, Nissan was limited in how they could modify the base GT-R. What they could do is save as much weight as possible. All 245 N1 GT-Rs were painted in the same Crystal White paint (code 326). Nissan reportedly saved almost 10 pounds by applying such a thin layer of paint, rather than the four-stage process used on other GT-Rs. Other dietary restrictions included no rear wiper, no floor mat for the trunk, no stereo or sound system, and lighter headlights. The original buyer of this GT-R went for the optional A/C, meaning the list of amenities in this car is up to three, with automatic climate controls and power windows also on that list. The only modification for this car is an HKS EVC boost controller.

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      If you ask me, the winning bidder should be immediately accepted into the ranks of the Myogi NightKids, with some mountain pass drifting in their future. Meanwhile, with two days to go until the end of bidding on July 20, the price is up to $66,666.
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      Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition Launch Price Rs 1.52 L – Ex Sh

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      Higher ground clearance, improved suspension, rally tyres and enhanced ergonomics are among the key highlights of Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally EditionAiming to boost off-roading capabilities of Xpulse 200 4V, Hero MotoCorp has launched a fully road-legal Rally Edition. It is approved by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). While the company has revealed pricing, Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition won’t be immediately available for sale. Price starts from Rs 1.52 lakh, ex-sh. Bookings open online from 12 PM on 22nd July and will close on 12 pm, 29th July.In addition, Hero MotoCorp has also launched Rally Kit, for existing Xpulse 200 owners. It is priced at Rs 46k. This will be in addition to the bike’s starting price of Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).Xpulse 4V Rally Edition featuresWith new Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition, off-road enthusiasts can significantly improve overall ride experience. The factor fitted rally kit comprises three sub-kits, tyres, suspension and ergonomics. Just like the earlier Rally Kit for Xpulse 2V, wherein sub-kits were available for sale separately, the same approach will be utilized this time too. Individual prices of the sub-kits will be announced in coming months.One of the key upgrades in Xpulse 4V Rally Edition is adjustable cartridge front suspension with 250 mm of travel and pre-load adjustable rear suspension with 220 mm of travel. The kit also has handlebar risers. In comparison, the stock version of Xpulse 4V has suspension travel of 190 mm at front and 170 mm at rear. The improved suspension will enhance control and handling as well as reduce rider fatigue.2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally EditionTyre kit has Maxxis tyres at front and rear, which are designed to improve grip and stability. The knobby pattern tyres can improve ride dynamics across varied terrains such as mud, sand and gravel. Stock version of the bike is equipped with dual-purpose tyres that can work across both city streets and off-road tracks. With the improved suspension and tyres, ground clearance has been increased to 275 mm. This again makes the bike a better off-roader. The stock version has a ground clearance of 220 mm.To ensure the rider is comfortably aligned with the hardware updates, Xpulse 4V Rally Edition comprises improved ergonomics as well. It includes a flat, taller bench-style seat and extended gear pedal. Side stand height has been increased to support the tall design of the Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition.Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition specsHero Xpulse 200 4V utilizes 276 mm and 220 mm petal disc at front and rear, respectively. Single-channel ABS is offered as standard. The bike is powered by a 199.6 cc, oil cooled motor that generates 19.1 PS of max power at 8,500 rpm and 17.35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh transmission.2022 Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally EditionOther key features include round LED headlamp, prominent front beak, sporty dual-tone graphics, compact windscreen, body-coloured rear-view mirrors, knuckle guards, wire spoke wheels, toothed brake pedal, aluminium skid plate and upswept exhaust. The bike has a digital LCD speedometer with Eco Mode indicator and Gear indicator. It has Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to access features like call alerts and turn-by-turn navigation. More