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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust Spied For First Time

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 caught testing once again on the road – A major departure from the Himalayan 411New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield is developing the new Himalayan 450, designed for both India and the world. The motorcycle was recently caught testing again, this time by automotive enthusiast Bibin Benny Mathew. Thanks to camouflage, most of the design is still not completely visible. But from what we can see, it is going to get an all new design.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – What to expect?Upcoming Himalayan 450 is expected to come with a newly developed engine, displacing around 450cc. Power and torque output numbers are not revealed yet, but it could be developing around 40 bhp and 45 Nm of torque.A 6-speed gearbox will make it to the Himalayan 450. Unlike the 5-speed unit found on the more off-road oriented Himalayan 411. On the features front, we can expect a host of electronic packages from Royal Enfield like ride-by-wire, riding modes, tripper display for Bluetooth connectivity and navigation.New Himalayan 450 comes with a tubular frame at the front to hold jerry cans. A tubular frame at the back for mounting luggage. The motorcycle also gets a front beak to complete the adventure-tourer look.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450The seat on the Himalayan 450 is a split unit and looks large enough to offer good riding comfort. The Rider’s triangle seems to be different than current Himalayan. The footpegs of Himalayan 450 look a little too rear set for a hardcore off-roader. The Himalayan 411 gets centre-set footpegs for comfortable touring and for maneuvering the motorcycle while standing up. The Himalayan 450 seems to have a slightly committed riding position.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Exhaust DesignThe upcoming REH 450 will feature an exhaust system which has not been seen on any Royal Enfield motorcycle. The design is somewhat similar to those seen on KTM Duke and Adventure motorcycles. Even the design of engine block is quite different, which we have not seen on other RE motorcycles.It is is expected to get similar wheels and tyre combinations to the Himalayan 411 with a 21” wheel at the front and 17” at the rear. We can also expect a slightly bigger fuel tank than the Himalayan 411. The Himalayan 450 might not get switchable ABS like the Scram 411.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Himalayan 450 test mule is seen with vertically laid-out instrument cluster. Speaking about suspension setup, in the front it gets USD forks and the rear is suspended via a monoshock. USD forks will likely make the motorcycle nimble in terms of handling, as will have a tighter chassis mount at the front.Pricing and launch details are unknown. Launch of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 might result in the company discontinuing existing Himalayan and become the most powerful single-cylinder motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s stable. More

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      You Haven't Lived Until You've Heard a Mazda Four-Rotor Bounce off Its Rev Limiter

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      Mazda’s four-rotor sports prototypes of the late Eighties and early Nineties are legends, thanks in large part to their extraordinary sound. Perhaps the least well known of this group is the RX-792P, of which just three were built for IMSA GTP racing in 1992 before Mazda canceled the four-rotor program, as the engine could no longer be raced in Europe.

      But the RX-792P is a glorious thing nevertheless. Mazda North America still has one and brought it out for the historic races at Long Beach earlier this month. Road & Track contributor Marshall Pruett was there and managed to capture video, and perhaps more importantly, audio of the car. The noise is, as ever, scintillating.Around the three-minute mark, driver Tom Long really gets on it, and the sound plus the Long Beach scenery whizzing by will give you goosebumps. Next time around, the car fully warmed up, and he spends a few seconds buzzing the rev limiter in fifth. You’ll want to replay that over and over.The first Mazda four-rotor racing engine was the 13J, which debuted in the 1988 767. It evolved into the stronger, more powerful, yet more efficient R26B, which made its debut in the 1990 787. The 787B in 1991 got a unique variable-length intake system and made 690 horsepower at 9000 rpm. Unfortunately, the FIA banned rotary engines for the 1992 season, leaving America as the only place to run an R26B.Which Mazda did for 1992. As to be expected, the RX-792P—which shared little with the 787B—had a number of first-year teething problems and only managed two podium finishes over the 1992 season. Mazda North America planned to race the car in 1993, but with Mazda Japan canceling the four-rotor program entirely, it had no engine. Thankfully, we have historic racing, and the RX-792P can still be raced today.

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      Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup March 2022 – 125, 150, 160, 200, 250cc

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      Bajaj Pulsar sales and exports dipped YoY by 10.04 percent but improved on a MoM basis by 24.53 percentBajaj Pulsar RS 200. Image – MotoBikeBajaj Auto Limited has posted a YoY decline in total sales of the Pulsar range (domestic + exports) to the extent of 10.04 percent with 1,00,987 units sold in the past month. This was as compared to 1,12,268 units sold in March 2021. MoM total sales however, posted an increase by 24.53 percent from 81,094 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Domestic Sales – March 2022Pulsar is an important model in the company lineup. It contributes to efficient sales but in the recent past, domestic sales and exports have been rather lacklustre. In March 2022, domestic sales dipped 21.70 percent with every model in the Pulsar range posting a de-growth. Sales stood at 67,339 units last month, down from 85,999 units sold in March 2021.Pulsar 125 posted a 5.41 percent de-growth to 39,687 units from 41,956 units sold in March 2021. It commanded a 58.94 percent share. MoM sales however, increased 32.26 percent over 30,006 units sold in February 2022.Of the Pulsar 150cc, sales dipped 38.95 percent YoY to 18,044 units, relating to a volume de-growth of 11,512 units from 29,556 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales increased 1.35 percent from 17,804 units sold in February 2022. Sales of the Pulsar 160, 180 and 200cc also fell 24.03 percent to 7,077 units from 9,315 units sold in March 2021 while there was a 51.67 percent MoM improvement over 4,666 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Sales March 2022220F/250cc Pulsar sales dipped 51.06 percent to 2,531 units from 5,172 units sold in the same month of the previous year. MoM sales increased 2.26 percent from 2,475 units sold in February 2022. It is to be noted that the Pulsar 180 and Pulsar 220 are no longer listed on the official Bajaj Auto website for India.Bajaj Pulsar Exports – March 2022Performance was better in global markets with the Bajaj Pulsar posting a 28.15 percent YoY growth to 33,648 units over 26,256 units sold in March 2021. MoM exports increased 28.71 percent from 26,143 units shipped in February 2022.In export markets, it was the Pulsar 160,180 and 200cc that saw most demand. Sales increased 23.94 percent to 9,618 units in the past month, up from 7,760 units sold in March 2021. MoM shipments however, dipped 28.85 percent from 13,518 units sold in February 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Exports March 2022Bajaj Pulsar 150cc exports dipped YoY by 29.25 percent to 9,614 units while MoM sales improved by 23.45 percent over 7,788 units sold in February 2022. Pulsar 125cc shipments increased marginally by 1.31 percent to 3,408 units last month, up from 3,364 units shipped in March 2021 while exports dipped 16.16 percent MoM from 4,065 units sold in February 2022. Bajaj Pulsar 220F/250 has not seen much demand globally. Sales have dipped both YoY and MoM by as much as 99.48 percent and 98.96 percent to just 8 units in March 2022.Bajaj Pulsar Total Sales March 2022Total sales saw Pulsar 125 at the top of the list with 43,095 units sold despite a 4.91 percent YoY de-growth while commanding a 42.67 percent share. MoM sales increased 26.49 percent from 34,071 units sold in February 2022 when share percentage had stood at 42.01 percent.Bajaj Pulsar Total (Sales + Exports) March 2022Thereafter YoY sales of Pulsar 150 (27,658 units), Pulsar 160, 180, 200 (16,695 units) and Pulsar 220F/250 (2,539 units) suffered de-growth. MoM sales of Pulsar 150cc increased by 8.07 percent. Total sales of the Pulsar 160,180 and 200 (16,695 units) and of the 200F/250 (2,539 units) dipped both YoY and MoM. More

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      New Uranus RS Electric Scooter Debuts – 100 Km Range, 110 Kmph Top Speed

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      Trinity Uranus RS electric scooter is available at an introductory price of 5,888 Euros, approximately Rs 4.88 lakhNew Uranus Electric ScooterElectric two-wheelers have been registering consistent improvements in terms of their range, top speed and other performance parameters. A relevant example is Uranus RS electric scooter, launched by Germany-based electric mobility startup Trinity. It will be available in showrooms from May 2022 onwards. After the introductory period, the scooter’s price will be increased to around 6,388 Euros (~ Rs 5.29 lakh).Uranus RS Electric Scooter featuresTrinity Uranus RS electric scooter comes in a compact package, but don’t make any assumptions based on its size. The scooter has relatively better numbers in terms of its range and top speed. Uranus RS comes with dual battery packs as standard, which ensure there’s plenty of juice for fast acceleration and best in class range. The lithium-ion batteries are of 72V/ 32Ah capacity.On a full charge, Uranus RS electric scooter can cover a distance of around 60 miles (approx. 100 km). Range could vary based on the terrain, traffic conditions, outside temperature, driving skills, etc. The scooter gets its power from a brushless DC motor that can generate around 15 hp of max power. It’s this powerful motor that allows the scooter to reach a top speed of 110 kmph.To allow users the option to prioritize between speed and range, Uranus RS electric scooter has been equipped with three ride modes. For max miles, users can switch to Eco mode. With Eco setting, the scooter top speed is limited to 55 kmph.Uranus RS Electric ScooterSecond mode is the Standard mode, which is essentially a balance between speed and range. In Standard ride mode, top speed is limited to 80 kmph. Standard mode is best suited for city ride conditions.In situations where users need more speed, the Sport mode can be engaged. Sport mode allows the scooter to achieve its top speed of 110 kmph. This mode can be used in various environments such as during overtaking, riding on highways, etc.Uranus RS stylingUranus RS utilizes a retro design theme with features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, chrome highlights, curvy body panels, broad front mudguard and large floorboard area. The scooter has a comfortable, upright riding stance. Its compact profile will make it possible to effortlessly zip through city streets. The scooter is expected to be offered in a range of exciting colour options.In Europe, Uranus RS comes under the A1 electric scooter category. People with a car driving license and the B196 extension will be eligible to legally ride this scooter. At this point of time, it is not certain if Trinity will launch Uranus RS globally. Initially, the company is likely to focus on European markets. The relatively high cost of the scooter makes it unviable in quite a few locations including India. More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Mar 2022 – Apache, Jupiter, Ntorq, Raider

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      TVS sales have dropped on YoY basis both in the domestic market and international marketsImage – Lokesh PimpleDue to the rise in petrol prices, electric vehicles demand is on the rise. This is reflected in the sales figures of established two wheeler manufacturers. If we take YoY growth and MoM growth, the Indian motorcycle industry has seen some dip in both domestic and export. Let us break down the sales figures of one of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers in India, TVS.TVS Sales March 2022 BreakupIn the domestic market, TVS has a minor setback when we look at the YoY growth. With 2,02,155 units sold in March 2021 and 1,96,956 units sold in March 2022, TVS has a 2.57% decline. Except for TVS Sport, iQube and Apache 310, all the other models have seen dips in March 2022 when compared to March 2021.Owing to the popularity of the electric vehicles, TVS iQube registered a staggering 406.76% YoY growth in March 2022 over March 2021. TVS iQube has seen a dip in sales of 19.62% in MoM growth. TVS Star City has seen a YoY growth of 30.87% and Apache 310 has seen YoY growth of 9.20% in March 2022 over March 2021.TVS Jupiter remained their best seller with over 55k units sales. Jupiter sales dipped 2.44%, XL100 sales were down 15.75%, Apache motorcycle sales dipped 17.26%, NTorq was down 11.27%, Radeon dipped 11.25%, Pep+ dipped 23.88%, Star City dipped 9%, Zest dipped 12.04%.TVS Domestic Sales March 2022When we look at the MoM growth of TVS scooters and motorcycles in March 2022 over February 2022, the company has performed well. Only the Raider 125 sales dipped 17.74% and Pep+ dipped 10.02%. Rest of the TVS two wheelers have seen growth in March 2022 over February 2022.TVS Jupiter MoM sales grew 18.52%, XL grew 5.02%, Apache series grew 67.25%, NTorq grew 3.31%, Sport grew 66.78%, Radeon grew 2.53%, Star City grew 6.33%, Zest grew 8.34% and the RR310 grew 17.57%. When added up, TVS saw an MoM growth of a healthy 17.57% in March 2022 over February 2022.TVS Exports March 2022 BreakupExports have dipped YoY at 9.02% in March 2022 over March 2021. TVS also discontinued the XL, Jupiter and Wego in the international markets in February 2022 further taking the sales down for TVS. The RR310 was the only vehicle to grow in YoY sales with 62.16% growth in March 2022 over March 2021. The rest of the models exported to international markets have sold very poorly in March 2022 over March 2021.TVS Exports March 2022When we look at the MoM growth of TVS two wheelers in the international markets, there are only four models that have registered growth. Prominent among them is the Radeon with 128.57% MoM growth. Next in line are the Raider, Star City and Apache series with 83.25%, 3.19% and 0.40% MoM growth respectively.TVS shipped out 1,03,154 units to international markets in March 2021 and 93,854 units in March 2022 registering a decline in YoY sales at 9.02%. TVS shipped out 93,014 units in February 2022 and 93,854 units in March 2022 registering a mere growth of MoM sales at 0.90%. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Mar 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Himalayan, 650s

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      Royal Enfield has posted a YoY de-growth in domestic sales while exports increased significantlyModified RE 650cc. Image – Rebellious GarageRoyal Enfield sales (domestic + exports) in March 2022 showed off a 2.45 percent increase. Total sales during the past month stood at 67,677 units. This included 58,477 units sold in domestic markets and 9,200 units which were exported. This was an increase over 66,058 units (domestic + exports) sold in March 2021. Even as the company noted higher demand for its 350cc range in Indian markets, globally it was larger bikes such as the Himalayan and 650 Twins that received more response from buyers.Royal Enfield has reported a 2.82 percent de-growth in YoY sales. Sales which had stood at 60,173 units in March 2021 dipped to 58,477 units in March 2022. MoM sales on the other hand improved by 12.16 percent from 52,135 units sold in February 2021.Royal Enfield Sales March 2022 – Classic 350 TopsThe domestic sales list was dominated by the company’s 350cc lineup that included Classic, Meteor, Electra and Bullet. Classic 350 sales increased 3.16 percent to 32,694 units in the past month, from 31,694 units sold in March 2021. This was a 1,000 unit volume growth with the Classic 350 commanding a 55.91 percent share. MoM sales also noted an 8.68 percent increase from 30,082 units sold in February 2022.RE Bullet 350 saw its sales dip 14.55 percent to 8,283 units in March 2022, down from 9,693 units sold in March 2021. Share percentage stood at 14.16 percent. MoM sales improved 28.78 percent from 6,432 units sold in February 2022. The company is also readying the 2023 Bullet 350 that has been spied on test rounds. It does show off some feature upgrades while engine specs could also see some change.Royal Enfield Domestic Sales March 2022Third on the list of domestic sales was the Meteor 350 with sales of 6,589 units, down 37.82 percent as compared to 10,596 units sold in March 2021.Meteor 350 saw its MoM sales fall by 2.37 percent over 6,749 units sold in February 2022. Sales of Himalayan improved significantly on a YoY basis to 5,225 units which was an 80.30 percent growth from 2,898 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales also saw similar growth at 75.51 percent from 2,977 units sold in February 2022.RE Electra posted a YoY de-growth of 9.24 percent to 4,460 units in March 2022 even as its MoM sales improved 30.18 percent from 3,426 units sold in February 2022. The 650 Twins saw a 224.34 percent YoY growth to 1,226 units in March 2022, up from 378 units sold in March 2021. MoM sales however dipped 50.34 percent from 2,469 units sold in February 2022. RE 650 Twins commanded a top spot in the 500cc+ motorcycle space by a significant margin over the Ninja, CBR and Tiger 650.Royal Enfield Exports March 2022Exports increased both on YoY and MoM basis with the Himalayan, Classic 350 and 650 Twins commanding the list. Total exports in the past month stood at 9,200 units, up 56.33 percent over 5,885 units shipped in March 2021. MoM exports improved 30.96 percent from 7,025 units sold in February 2022. Himalayan exports stood at 3,476 units, up 87.18 percent from 1,857 units sold in March 2021. RE Himalayan commands a 37.78 percent share on the export list. MoM sales also improved 69.81 percent from 2,047 units shipped in February 2021.Royal Enfield Exports March 2022The second best model in the company lineup in terms of exports was Classic 350 with a 280.12 percent YoY growth to 2,581 units, up from 679 units sold in March 2021. MoM exports improved by 77.27 percent from 1,456 units sold in February 2022. Even as 650 Twins and Meteor 350 posted a YoY growth of 18.88 percent and 17.53 percent respectively to 2,097 units and 1,046 units, MoM exports fell by 3.94 percent and 21.88 percent over 2,183 units and 1,339 units sold in February 2022. More

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      Watch Ken Block Drift His Four-Ton Diesel Dually Ford F-450 Pickup

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      Ken Block is one of the most skilled drifters on the planet, so if there’s anyone who can get an 8000-pound diesel-powered dually pickup truck sideways, it’s him. Block thought it would be a good idea to slide his massive 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty tow rig around an empty parking lot at Utah Motorsports Campus for a recent YouTube video after one of his Hoonigan colleagues snapped the half-shafts on his Mk 2 Escort. With a curb weight well over four tons and a suspension designed to tow 35,000 pounds, the truck isn’t exactly the best-suited drift machine. But thanks to a 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel V-8 making a massive 935 pound-feet of torque under the hood, Block somehow makes it work. And he does it in spectacular fashion. By keeping the truck in third gear, Block is able to pull off some truly impressive slides, linking transitions and executing perfect donuts around his broken Escort. And because he has so much room to play with, there’s a lot of speed involved too. Leave it to Ken Block to turn a tow rig into a competent drift missile.

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      Maruti Jimny Electric SUV Imagined As A Render – Up To 400 Kms Range

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      A fully electric Maruti Jimny is still a distant dream – We might have to wait for next gen version, before Jimny goes ElectricMaruti Jimny Electric SUV Render by SRK DesignsSuzuki Jimny has a very large fan base across the globe, including India. The cute little SUV, contrary to its miniature size, is a very competent off-roading vehicle. Its launch in India has been speculated for a long time, but it could take a while before we actually get a taste of the compact off-roader on Indian roads.Meanwhile, the boxy SUV has been digitally imagined as an electric SUV. This digital rendering has been created by SRK Designs and a video of the same has been uploaded on YouTube. As seen in the video, the pint-sized SUV undergoes a lot of changes on its skin giving it a completely different look.Maruti Jimny Electric SUV RenderFor starters, the rendered SUV gets a front fascia which features twin LED bars on both sides instead of the conventional circular retro-shaped halogen headlamps. A horizontal closed-off grille has replaced the signature vertical five-slatted grille while retaining the Maruti Suzuki logo at the centre.The front bumper has been reprofiled and now sports a redesigned skid plate and vertical LED elements on both sides of the bumper. Side profile remains more or less similar to the 3-door Jimny seen in international markets which feature flared wheel arches and a distinct character line running across its shoulder.[embedded content][embedded content]Alloy wheel designs are different with blacked-out machine-cut units making the SUV look even more premium. The flat roof and wing mirrors have been given a grey colour that provides a nice contrast to the overall styling. Range could be in the region of 300-400 kms on full charge.As much as we would love to see a similar fully electric version of Jimny reach production, there are no plans by the Japanese carmaker to electrify this compact off-roader. In fact, it doesn’t even feature a fully hybrid powertrain. But with the automotive world going electric, there is a possibility to see a Maruti Jimny Electric on the road. Upon launch, it might not have any rivals – unless Mahindra decides to launch Thar Electric.5-door Jimny DetailsMaruti is currently developing a new 5-door version of Jimny with a longer wheelbase. This version of the compact off-roader will be introduced in India and other international markets as well. Currently, the three-door version of Jimny is being manufactured at the company’s Gurgaon-based facility for export purposes only.The five-door Jimny is expected to be powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that produces 104 bhp and 138 Nm of peak torque. This unit should be paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox with the option of an automatic gearbox also likely to be available. International markets could receive a more powerful 1.4-litre Boosterjet turbo petrol engine with a mild-hybrid tech dishing out 128 bhp and 235 Nm of peak torque. A 4×4 drivetrain along with a low-range transfer car will also be offered as standard. Expect it to make its debut sometime next year. More