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      New Hero Splendor Xtec Vs Old Splendor – Compared Side By Side

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      Hero Splendor Plus Xtec will be offered with a first-in-class digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivityNew Hero Splendor Xtec vs Old Hero SplendorHero Splendor Plus is the spiritual successor to the legendary Hero Honda CD 100 which was revolutionary when it was launched in India. It was the first motorcycle to offer a 4-stroke modern engine with Japanese engineering and reliability. Its mantle was taken up by Splendor which is to date the most popular commuter motorcycle in India.Hero has made necessary changes to Splendor, keeping it relevant to the competition. It received the BS6 update in 2020 and recently it has been given a feature bump in the form of Splendor Plus Xtec. It means that it now gets Hero’s Xtec connectivity suite with a fully digital instrument cluster.2022 Hero Splendor Plus XtecThis system offers smartphone connectivity via Hero’s proprietary app which will indicate alerts for calls and messages. It also gets a service reminder indication, a side-stand indicator, a low fuel indicator and also a Real Time Mileage Indicator (RTMI). The Xtec system replaces the old analog instrument cluster.Other changes include a USB charging port, letting users charge their mobile phones on the go. It also gets an LED DRL on headlamp cowl which is offset from centre to house the Splendor Plus badging which looks kinda neat. In the video below by Unseen Auto, the old Hero Splendor and the new Splendor XTEC have been compared side by side. Price difference between the two is only Rs 1,200.[embedded content][embedded content]New Pearl White colourDesign of Splendor Plus remains identical which looks good for the segment. The motorcycle comes in four new colours, Sparkling Beta Blue, Canvas Black, Tornado Grey and Pearl White. When we covered the launch of Hero Splendor Plus Xtec, pictures of Pearl White colour were not yet revealed. And now that some pictures and videos have surfaced on the internet.The white paint scheme is found on the front mudguard, headlamp cowl, fuel tank and side panels. The white colour is nicely complemented by dark teal blue colour accents on the body panels. Overall, the motorcycle looks the best with this colour scheme.Specs and PricingHero has retained the same engine on the new bike which displaces 97.2 cc generating 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm. This fuel-efficient engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. It gets a mono-shock suspension at the rear and a conventional telescopic suspension at the front. It gets drum brakes at both front and rear wheels.New Hero Splendor XtecSplendor Plus Xtec is priced at Rs. 72,900 (ex-sh) which is around Rs. 1,200 more expensive than the Matt Shield Gold model. It comes with a 100 cc engine but is priced like a 110 cc motorcycle. For the extra money, Hero also offers extra features. For more budget-conscious buyers, Hero offers the HF Deluxe priced at Rs. 52,500 (ex-sh). Splendor Plus has always been a stupendous value for the money. With the Xtec system, Hero has taken the value quotient of the Splendor Plus even higher. More

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      2022 Benelli TRK 502 X Adventure Motorcycle Updated – New Colours

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      Its unsure if these changes only pertain to the TRK 502X or will make it to the regular TRK 502 as well2022 Benelli TRK 502 XItalian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli has updated its middle-weight adventure-tourer TRK 502X for 2022. New updates are specific to the Chinese market as of now. We can expect it to also reach European, North American and Indian markets too.Benelli TRK range of motorcycles are proper adventure-tourers that are purpose-built from the ground up. In middle-weight segment, Benelli has TRK 502 and the more hardcore off-road-oriented TRK 502X. It is the TRK 502X that received the updates in China.2022 Benelli TRK 502X UpdatesThe main update for this Benelli comes in the form of a new cast aluminum swingarm which is 3.6 kg lighter than the one it replaces. Old swingarm was an asymmetric unit made of steel tubes. New swingarm is not only lighter, but is also stronger than the steel unit.Other changes include some feature additions. TRK 502X gets sealed wire-spoke wheels that can be shod with tubeless rubber, robust suspension with 30 mm more ground clearance and an upswept exhaust over the standard TRK 502. The newer updated TRK 502X adds heated handlebar grips, tyre pressure sensors, updated switchgear and a TFT display for instrumentation.2022 Benelli TRK 502 X AdventureDesign and SpecsDesign of the updated TRK 502X is identical to the model it replaces, apart from a few visual differences mentioned above. It also gets three new colour options. Engine is also the same 500cc parallel-twin unit making 47 bhp @8500 RPM and 46 Nm @6000 RPM mated to a 6-speed transmission.Dimensions of the updated Benelli TRK 502X are the same too; measuring 2,220 mm in length, 915 mm in width and 1,480 mm in height. It weighs a hefty 232 kg which is down from 235 kg on the model it replaces. It has a decent 220 mm of ground clearance with 840 mm of seat height. For touring, it gets a rather large 20L fuel tank with a good tank range.Pricing and LaunchBest part about this update is that QJ Motor hasn’t hiked the price of the motorcycle at all. All updates and feature additions are offered at the same price as the model it replaces. We expect this update to hit our market alongside the European and North American markets by the end of this year.In India, Benelli has priced the TRK 502X attractively at Rs. 5.50 lakh (ex-sh) offering good value for the buck. If QJ follows the same pricing strategy it followed in China, It will be even more valuable for everything it offers. Currently, it competes against Honda CB500X, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, Kawasaki Versys 650, and Triumph Tiger Sport 660. It is also the cheapest motorcycle in the segment. More

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      1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      • Any DMC-12 is an icon of its time, but this twin-turbo DeLorean dials up the 1980s by being formerly owned by the late actor Jim Varney, who played Ernest P. Worrell in a series of beloved movies.• DeLoreans are often unfairly derided for the modest 130 hp produced by the 2.85L V6. Here, a twin-turbocharging system takes power to a healthier 200 hp.• Because of their popularity, parts availability for these cars is quite good. This example has the potential to be an excellent weekend driver, and comes with a great story for your local Cars and Coffee meet. Bidding ends on Friday, May 27.If you are a child of the 1980s, the first rubber-faced comedian you fell in love with was not Jim Carrey, but Jim Varney. Despite training as a serious Shakespearean actor, Varney found breakout success with the goofball slapstick of the Ernest movies. Ernest Goes to Camp. Ernest Saves Christmas. Ernest and the Flimsy Pretext for Another Weirdly Profitable Movie. The DeLorean shown here belonged to the late actor, and it’s currently listed on the auction site Bring a Trailer—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos.

      By all accounts a kind, keenly intelligent, and sensitive man, Varney made his fortune pretending to be a complete idiot. But at least a lovable idiot. Armed with his signature catch phrase, “KnowhutImean, Vern?” he blundered through life, wrecking everything before setting it right again. When you’re eight, there’s not much funnier than watching a grownup fail spectacularly at unplugging a toilet. Ernest was a household name, and Varney made millions.

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      As he was born and lived in Kentucky, you’d expect the money to have gone toward a sprawling ranch and some kind of pickup truck. It did, but Varney clearly had more stylish tastes. At some point, he purchased this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12, and later had it fitted with an Island Twin Turbo system from Turbo Manifold Inc, in New York.In 1981, Car and Driver tested the DMC-12 against the Ferrari 308GTSi, the Porsche 911SC, the Datsun 280ZX, and the Chevrolet Corvette. The DeLorean was the slowest, but not by a huge margin, and the car’s unique exterior design and interior appointments impressed. “What DeLorean has here is no less than the executive sports car,” we gushed.Sadly, that conclusion was based on some wishful thinking. “Its performance is likely to do a complete about-face if John Z.’s deal with Legend Industries, the builders of Fiat’s turbo roadsters, bears the twin-turbocharged fruit he’s counting on.” It didn’t.

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      John Z. DeLorean’s spectacular fall from grace has been well documented, the subject of two movies in recent years. In a way, this car is the answer to the question, What might have been? Turbo Manifold Inc. grew out of the ashes of Legend Industries, after the DeLorean collapse bankrupted that company. While the system is relatively simple and safe for only low-boost operation, 200 horsepower with a DMC-12’s 2700 pounds would have been excellent performance for the mid-1980s. It’s not far off what you got in the previous generation Subaru BRZ.While Varney clearly enjoyed his DeLorean, and there are photos of him with it, at some point the car got parked. But just as Jim Varney was much more than a hick in a denim vest and khaki cap, the DMC-12 is better than its reputation would have you believe. This example with its period-correct turbos lets you imagine a world where, just maybe, Ernest Saves DeLorean. KnowhutImean, Vern? As of May 21, with six days left in the auction, bidding was at $32,000.

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      2022 Kymco K Rider 400cc Debuts – KTM Duke 390 Rival

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      Kymco K Rider 400 derives its powertrain from Kawasaki which the latter uses in Ninja 400 and Z4002022 Kymco K Rider 400Kymco might not be a familiar name in the Indian market but the Taiwanese brand has grown a substantial base in other Asian markets. The company has updated its prime seller K Rider 400 for the year 2022. The naked streetfighter has been pitched as a worthy rival to segment-leader KTM Duke 390.2022 Kymco K Rider 400 RevealedFor 2022, Kymco gets some snazzy new paintwork but the overall design remains the same. Apart from the revised cosmetics, the design of the bike has been retained completely. Upfront, it gets the same twin headlamp cluster with LED internals as seen previously which gives it an angry-looking face.It gets a single-piece stepped-up saddle and an exposed steel trellis frame along with a raised tail section and split pillion grab rails. All-black components like the engine gearbox assembly, a belly pan and alloy wheels, help the bike present itself as a sporty offering. The sleek bodywork also makes for an attractive piece of naked street racer bike.Powering the Krider 400 is a 399cc, parallel-twin engine that churns out 43.5 bhp and 37 Nm of peak torque. This unit has been borrowed from Kawasaki and is used as a stressed member in the Truss steel tube frame. This motor is seen in Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400 and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. While output figures are close to 390 Duke, KTM has a distinct weight advantage.2022 Kymco K Rider 400K Rider 400 tips the weighing scales at 205kg while the KTM weighs just 171kg. In terms of cycle parts, it gets preload-adjustable USD forks up front and a seven-step adjustable rear mono-shock. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm dual-disc setup at front and a 240mm single disc at rear that is accompanied by dual-channel ABS as standard.The naked motorcycle made its first public appearance back in November 2016 in the form of a pre-production concept in China. Kymco has connections with other brands as well apart from Kawasaki, particularly BMW, since it produces engines for the C-series scooters and a range-extender for the Bavarian manufacturer’s i3 electric car. It has also built the engine for the brand’s G450X enduro bike.Main rival: KTM Duke 390As far as competition is concerned, the prime rival to the K Rider 400 is Duke 390 which is set to receive a major upgrade later this year. The upcoming KTM 390 Duke will come with a series of updates over the current model including revised design, ergonomics, features and mechanical specs.2022 Kymco K Rider 400It is expected to undergo a wide range of updates to its hardware in order to offer a more engaging ride experience. The powertrain might also witness some updates, although it is likely to be powered by the same 373.2cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled motor. This unit is good enough to push out 43 bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 37 Nm at 7,000rpm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. More

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      Ola Electric Scooter Price Increased By Rs 10k – 10 Free S1 Pro Offer

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      Purchase window for Ola S1 Pro is now open – Prices have been increased by Rs 10,000 for all customersOla Electric ScooterDespite all flak received on social media, Ola Electric continues to generate huge volumes with its e-scooter offering. S1 Pro has become the highest-selling electric scooter in India recently.The Bengaluru-based startup has now commenced accepting fresh bookings for the electric scooter. Only S1 Pro is on offer. S1 is no longer listed, as its production has been stopped temporarily.Ola Electric Scooter Price IncreaseEarlier in March, Ola CEO had revealed that prices of the electric scooter will see an increase in the next purchase window. As expected, prices have increased. Before today, it was priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding FAME II subsidy). Now, it is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh, ex-sh.Interestingly, this price is getting applied to all customers, even those who pre-booked in Jan this year. This has not gone down well with existing customers and they are voicing their opinion on social media.Ola Electric Scooter Price Increase May 2022Free Ola Electric Scooter For 10 S1 Pro ownersIn other developments, Ola Electric will soon roll out an updated version of its operating system. The new MoveOS 2 comes with an OTA update that promises better navigation and also introduces new features. Features like new mobile connectivity, a new mobile app and a new ECO mode that increases the overall range of the scooter have been added to the package.Free Ola Electric Scooter OfferAs of now, a Beta version of the new software has been made available for select customers. The final version of the software is expected to be available to customers in the coming weeks. Ola also has to recall 1,440 e-scooters after multiple fire incidents and other mishaps were reported across the country.To promote the new software, Ola CEO had announced to gift a free S1 PRO Gerua colour to any owner who manages to get over 200 kms range on a single charge. This feat was achieved by Karthik. He was handed over his 2nd Ola scooter free at a ceremony recently.Free Ola Electric Scooter Offer WinnerSeeing this, many other owners of S1 PRO request Ola to extend the offer. Ola has now decided to offer 10 free S1 Pro Gerua electric scooters for the first 10 owners who cross 200 kms range. One owner has already crossed the previous high, and has been announced as a winner in this contest. Deliveries of the free Ola electric scooter will take place in June, at the FutureFactory.Test Rides & Other DetailsOla had organized test rides for prospective customers in five cities yesterday. The purchase arrangement will be kept intact and consumers who have reserved a slot by paying Rs 499 will get a chance to buy the scooter in the next purchase window. However, Ola Electric has not specified for how long the window will remain open.Buyers will have to make an advance payment of around Rs 20,000 while the rest of the payment will have to be made once the company sends the final invoice before delivery. We expect deliveries to commence soon while exact delivery timeline will vary on a first-come-first-serve basis.As we already know, Ola Electric follows a direct-to-consumer model instead of a conventional dealership template. Though this model has its benefits, it did face some logistic challenges such as delays in deliveries, registrations etc. However, as things move forward, the process should smoothen out in the near future. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Apr 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield has seen a YoY growth in both domestic sales and exports while correspondingly there were lower MoM salesRoyal Enfield 650ccRoyal Enfield gears up to enhance its entire 350cc product portfolio. Following the launch of the new Meteor and Classic, the company next has plans to launch the new Bullet 350 and Hunter 350. Royal Enfield is also working on 3 new bikes in the 650cc segment. They also have the Himalayan 450 and Scram 450 in the making.Speaking about RE sales in April 2022, the company’s 350cc range saw more demand in domestic markets while the 650cc Twins and Himalayan found more buyers globally. Royal Enfield was the 6th best two wheeler maker in India in April 2022 after Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj and Suzuki. Even as Bajaj and Suzuki reported a de-growth in terms of domestic sales, that of Hero, Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield posted double digit YoY growth.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Apr 2022Royal Enfield sales increased 10.38 percent in April 2022 to 53,852 units, up from 48,789 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales dipped 7.91 percent from 58,477 units sold in March 2022. The company’s 350cc range saw more demand in India with the Classic 350 posting a 39.82 percent YoY growth to 32,575 units, up from 23,298 units sold in April 2021. This was a 9,277 unit volume growth with 60.49 percent share.Classic 350 MoM sales fell marginally by 0.36 percent from 32,694 units sold in March 2022. It was the only bike in the company lineup to post sales above the 10,000 unit mark. At No.2 was Bullet 350. Sales dipped 24.17 percent YoY to 7,513 units down from 9,908 units sold in April 2021. This was a 2,395 unit volume de-growth while share percentage stood at 13.95 down from 14.16 percent held in March 2022 when sales stood at 8,283 units leading to a 9.30 percent MoM de-growth.Royal Enfield Sales April 2022Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of Meteor 350 which dipped 41.14 percent YoY to 4,617 units from 7,844 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales also fell 29.93 percent from 6,589 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage also dipped MoM from 11.27 percent held in March 2022 to 8.57 percent in the past month.Royal Enfield Bullet Electra (3,918 units), Himalayan (3,070 units) and 650 Twins (2,159 units) each posted a YoY growth. MoM sales dipped for Electra (4,460 units) and Himalayan (5,225 units) by 12.15 percent and 41.24 percent respectively. 650 Twins MoM sales improved by 76.10 percent over 1,226 units sold in March 2022.Royal Enfield Exports April 2022Royal Enfield exports on the other hand improved 84.14 percent YoY to 8,303 units from 4,509 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 3,794 unit volume growth. MoM exports dipped 9.75 percent over 9,200 units shipped in March 2022. It was the 650 Twins that found most favour among buyers in global markets with 2,754 units sold last month, up 163.29 percent over 1,046 units sold in April 2021. MoM exports also improved 31.33 percent over 2,097 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage improved from 22.79 percent held in March 2022 to 33.17 percent last month.Royal Enfield Exports April 2022The second most exported bike in the Royal Enfield lineup was the Himalayan with 86.48 percent YoY growth to 2,607 units from 1,398 units sold in April 2021. Exports dipped on a MoM basis by 25 percent from 3,476 units shipped in March 2022. Classic 350 also posted a YoY growth of 148.20 percent to 1,797 units in the past month, while MoM exports dipped 30.38 percent from 2,581 units in March 2022.Lower down the order was the RE Meteor 350 with 1,138 units sold, down 0.44 percent over 1,143 units shipped in April 2021 while MoM exports increased 8.80 percent over 1,046 units sold in March 2022. There were also 7 units of RE Bullet 350 exported in the past month while there were no exports of either the Classic 500 or Electra 350 either in March or April 2022. More

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      The Moke Is the Other James Bond Car

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      The 60 Years of Bond Moke Edition celebrates the vehicle’s connection to the famous spy.Bond has driven a Moke in multiple films.The price is $28,975 plus destination.The Moke is probably not the first car that comes to mind when one thinks of James Bond’s famous rides. There’s the well-known A-brand, of course, but the prolific fictional spy has probably run through more vehicles than he has Bond girls. And on that long list, the Moke appears four times, making appearances in You Only Live Twice, Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Moonraker.

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      To drive home that connection, Moke America is rolling out a 60 Years of Bond special edition of its eMoke, a battery-powered low-speed vehicle (LSV). The 60 Years of Bond is actually the second 007-themed Moke, following the San Monique Edition. While that one—named after the fictional island setting of Live and Let Die—has a tropical theme with its striped surrey top, the 60 Years version is more like James Bond in a tux.

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      It has a dark blue livery with a tan top and seats. There are also black wheels as well as 007 graphics on the hood, rear fenders, and spare-tire cover. A wood-look dash wrap and a wood-rim steering wheel fancy up the otherwise sparse four-seat interior, which also features a Bluetooth audio system and a backup camera. Top speed is no higher than the standard version, which tops out at 25 mph.

      At $28,975, the 60 Years of Bond car represents a roughly $4500 upcharge over an equivalently optioned standard Moke. Then again, it represents a $115,000 savings compared to the cheapest Aston Martin. Take the extra scratch to the casino, and enjoy an evening of baccarat.

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      Nissan Sakura Is a Cute Electric Runabout for Japan, Priced under $14,000

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      The Japan market has a new electric Nissan called the Sakura, which fits into the kei-car class and is named after the Japanese cherry blossom.The Sakura’s electric motor puts out 63 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque, while the 20.0-kWh battery ekes out 112 miles of range on Japan’s test cycle.The Sakura will cost just under $14,000 when it goes on sale in Japan this summer.Nissan has unveiled a tiny electric kei car for Japan called the Sakura, which derives its design from the IMk concept car from 2019. The Sakura, named for the Japanese cherry blossom, measures a mere 133.7 inches long, just fitting into the kei-car regulations which govern the smallest class of cars designed around Japan’s narrow city streets. Unfortunately, the Sakura’s diminutive size means the EV will never make it to the U.S. market, but we can admire the cute little box from afar.

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      The Sakura is powered by a single electric motor producing 63 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque. The car weighs 2359 pounds, so don’t expect blistering performance—Nissan quotes a top speed just over 80 mph. Nissan says that “quick and steady acceleration makes merging on highways effortless,” but we’re not sure we would want to test that out on an American interstate. A 20.0-kWh battery provides a 112-mile range according to the Japanese test cycle, and it can act as a power source, with Nissan claiming it can power a home for a day.

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      Nissan touts a 15.7-foot turning radius, and the Sakura is equipped with Nissan’s ProPilot driver-assistance system and automated parking system. There is also a one-pedal driving mode to make things easier when navigating city streets, while the interior gets a 9.0-inch infotainment screen and a 7.0-inch digital gauge display. The Sakura can be had in 15 different colors, including four two-tone options. The Sakura goes on sale in Japan this summer and starts at the current equivalent of just under $14,000.
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