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      Bajaj Pulsar 160 Modified Into A Quirky Cruiser At Home – For Rs 20k

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      As only a few of the original parts of Pulsar NS160 have been used, this project is more like creating an entirely new bikeBajaj Pulsar Modified CruiserEverything has a limit, it’s said, but the law doesn’t seem to apply to the creativity of the human mind. A perfect example is this radical customization project where a Pulsar NS160 has been transformed into an eccentric cruiser bike. That it is capable of some off-roading as well goes on to show the creator’s focus on achieving an optimal balance of form and function.Most bike customization projects are built around the core frame. But in this case, even the stock chassis has been trashed. The project starts with taking apart the entire bike, starting with the fairing and moving on to dissemble the fuel tank, silencer, wheels, electricals and the engine.Bajaj Pulsar Modified CruiserNext step involves the making of an entirely new chassis using various types of metal bars and sheets. These are given the desired shape with the use of standard nut-bolts as well as welding the joints wherever needed. It’s quite a painful and time consuming process, as the chassis had to undergo multiple iterations before it was finalized.It’s the chassis design that provides the desired balance and handling capabilities for a bike. Even two-wheeler OEMs take several months to develop a new chassis from scratch. In this project, changes made to the chassis had to be tested each time. This meant assembling and disassembling the bike multiple times before it was rated road-worthy by its creator, Nitin Umbaranikar.[embedded content][embedded content]Once the chassis was finalized, the bike had to be disassembled once again to give a thorough coat of paint to the frame. Other key customizations in this project include a tweaked air filter and completely handmade steering system.Sporty fairingTo ensure it has an eye-catchy skin to go with its quirky internals, the modified bike gets entirely new fairing. It has been created using plastic sheets. The fairing covers much of the front and side sections as well as the fuel tank. For refuelling, a sliding mechanism has been provided that reveals the fuel tank opening.Instead of paint, the bike’s fairing has been wrapped in grey and white vinyl. This took a lot of time, as the bike has a complex fairing setup, placed at varying angles. Other ornamentations include dual LED headlamp, LED strip turn signals and LED lights on both wheels. Watching this bike on the streets at night is a real treat for the eyes.Bajaj Pulsar Modified CruiserSurprisingly, the cost of this project is just Rs 20k. It became possible, as many of the custom parts were made using scrap items. However, if one counts the amount of labour involved, this project’s cost will be much higher. It took the creator 120 days to complete this project, with endless hours almost every day. More

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      New TVS Retron LED Headlight Leaks – Or Is It Zepplin R?

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      TVS has not revealed much about this upcoming vehicle to be revealed on July 6thTVS Retron MotorcycleTVS recently revealed a new teaser stating that it was going to launch a new vehicle on July 6th. The teaser had a ‘T’ insignia that looked like a DRL of a vehicle. The invite also had a hashtag saying ‘New Way Of Life’. This had us scratching our heads because TVS somehow has the capability of sneakily getting a product launched without getting papped at all. We have seen this with TVS’ Raider launch.We previously predicted that it could be a Zeppelin R that was recently trademarked or a Creon electric scooter or a lifestyle adventure-tourer based on the RR 310 platform. But with the LED headlight getting leaked, we have a clearer picture about TVS’ upcoming launch on July 6th.TVS Retron Retro-Themed BikeDo you know what is common between Royal Enfield motorcycles, Yezdi motorcycles, Jawa motorcycles, Yamaha FZ-X, Honda H’ness CB350, Kawasaki Z650RS and Street Twins from Triumph? They’re all retro-themed modern motorcycles and they have one design element that is quintessential and screams retro, a round headlight.Round headlight is that design element that has stood the test of time. It is one of the most timeless design elements and will stay that way for centuries to come. TVS’ new headlight is also round and the way it is shaped and sized, makes us easily discard the possibility of it being on a scooter. We just don’t see it happening. It is, no doubt, a fitting element on a retro-themed motorcycle by TVS.TVS Retron MotorcycleTVS had trademarked the name Retron, likely for the launch of a retro-themed motorcycle. TVS has also trademarked the name Zepplin R. We have seen India’s thirst for retro-themed motorcycles and a cruiser bike like Zeppelin R is a hard sell in India. The hardships of a cruiser bike are visible as we recently saw Suzuki discontinue its Intruder 150 cruiser motorcycle in India.Considering the T shaped LED DRL, we think it makes more sense to be on a Retron. Additionally, in new TVS vehicles, there is this new design trend, where you get to see the shape of one of the letters from the name, inside the LED DRL. Happened with NTORQ, and more recently with Raider. Retron as the letter T, which is the shape of the LED DRL in a new leaked photo and the launch invite. Interestingly, sometime last year, a test mule of a TVS Retron was spied.New Way Of LifeTVS also has a hashtag saying ‘New Way Of Life’ and this could mean a lot of things for Retron. For one, it might get an adventure-tourer avatar like Hero XPulse 200, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 and Yezdi Adventure or a scrambler avatar like Yezdi Scrambler, Royal Enfield Scram 411, or even the smaller FZ-X.New TVS Retron Motorcycle SpiedWe have seen the rise in popularity of adventure tourers and scramblers in India and a lot of Indian motorcycle manufacturers have jumped on this bandwagon. We can easily see a manufacturer like TVS in a segment like this as it never created a product catering to adventure-tourers or scramblers before.TVS currently has a lot of platform choices for basing the Retron on. But the most probable options are the 200 cc 4V engine found on Apache RTR 200 4V and its flagship 312 cc engine doing duties in Apache RR 310. If the upcoming adventure-tourer or scrambler version of Retron is based on the former, it will compete with the likes of Hero XPulse 200 4V and if based on the latter, it takes the fight to the big dogs like Yezdi and Royal Enfield bikes. Either way, July 6th will be one hot event from TVS.Source More

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      BMW G 310 RR Fully Faired Motorcycle Render – Two New Colours

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      BMW G 310 RR will be manufactured by TVS in India – It will be launched on 15th July2022 BMW G 310 RR White – RenderBMW Motorrad dropped a teaser of its upcoming entry-level supersport in the form of G 310 RR last week. It will be based on the same 313cc engine and platform that currently underpins G 310 R naked street fighter and G 310 GS adventure tourer. Official bookings for the upcoming sports bike are open through the company’s official website.From the teasers, it is clear that BMW is headed the TVS way since the latter already offers its flagship model based on the same platform. Hence, it has been predicted that the upcoming G 310 RR will borrow some inspiration from TVS Apache RR 310.BMW G 310 RR Fully Faired – RenderBased on official teasers, a digital illustration of the upcoming BMW G 310 RR has been created. As expected, the overall silhouette of the fully-faired sports bike by the German marque is starkly similar to its Indian cousin. Although there are a few subtle variations to distinguish between the two models.In this rendition, the designer has employed more cuts and creases around the headlight assembly, something that isn’t seen in Apache. The twin-pod headlight itself appears to be a different unit from the one seen in the flagship TVS. The rendered bike seen in this image is wrapped under the traditional BMW HP-livery with red and blue accents over a white base. Another colour option for BMW G 310 RR is black in matte finish.2022 BMW G 310 RR Black – RenderThe side fairing also features snazzy graphics with the word ‘Race’ written after its name. Reports have mentioned that there will be another all-black colour option on offer with G 310 RR. The visor shown on this Bavarian derivative of sports bike is slightly different from the one seen in Apache RR 310 although the fuel tank seen in this digital illustration is almost identical to the latter.Other prominent visual highlights seen in this digital rendition are split-style seats with a raised tail section, 5-spoke alloy wheels with black rims, a race-spec red trellis frame and a stubby side-on exhaust canister. Taillight assembly also appears to be slightly different from the one offered in Apache.Expected Mechanical SpecsCycle parts of the upcoming Beemer are expected to be mostly similar to Apache RR 310 barring a few variations. For instance, BMW has used a conventional front disc brake in G 310 RR instead of the petal-shaped rotors seen in Apache. Apart from differences in design, size of discs will probably remain unchanged with a 300mm rotor at front and a 240mm unit at rear.Another important highlight is the addition of adjustable front USD suspension which is seen in the more advanced Apache RR 310 BTO (Built To Order). No changes will be made in the powertrain department as it’s expected to feature the same 312.2cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This motor pumps out 34 PS at 9,700 rpm and 27.3 Nm of torque at 7,700 rpm while being paired with a 6-speed gearbox. More

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      GMC Raising Prices for Hummer EV Pickup and SUV Models

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      Pricing for the Hummer EV is going up by $6650, for all orders placed starting tomorrow, June 18.Existing orders won’t see a change in MSRP.The Edition 1 pickup has already begun deliveries. The EV3X version of the pickup will arrive next, this fall, and the SUV will begin deliveries in spring 2023.If you are all set to order a GMC Hummer EV, the time is now. The prices for both the pickup and SUV models are rising by $6650, but orders placed before tomorrow, June 18, will not see an increase. That includes all existing orders; GMC says that 77,500 people have already placed reservations.

      The new prices will apply to the upcoming EV3X, EV2X, and EV2 models. The EV3X, a three-motor version with 830 horsepower, will start at $106,645. The EV2X has a less powerful 625-hp two-motor setup and will start at $96,645. The $86,645 EV2 will be the last to arrive, and it also has 625 hp but a smaller battery pack estimated to provide 250 miles of range, versus the more expensive models’ range estimates of 300-plus miles. The initial run of 1000-hp Edition 1 models is already sold out and thus won’t see a price increase.GMC says it hasn’t shifted the timeline for production of these various Hummer EV models. Those who ordered the EV3X pickup will be able to configure their trucks at some point this summer before deliveries begin this fall. The EV2X pickup will then arrive in spring 2023, with the EV2 pickup to follow in spring 2024. The SUV’s timeline is a bit later, with the Edition 1 arriving in early 2023, the EV3X and EV2X in spring 2023, the EV2 in spring 2024.
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      2003 Honda S2000 Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

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      This 2003 Honda S2000, currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, shows less than 15,000 miles on its odometer.A 2003 Honda S2000 took first place in a five-car comparison test we published in August 2003.Bidding for this S2000 closes on Sunday, June 19, and as of Friday was up to $34,000.If at first you don’t succeed, try again. This is seemingly the motto of Bring a Trailer user danjordanhockey, who’s putting this 2003 Honda S2000 back on the auction site—which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos—after the car failed to sell in October 2021. In its first go-around on BaT, this low-mileage S2000 mustered a top bid of $30,000.

      Things are already looking up for danjordanhockey this time, though, as the S2000 this individual has owned since 2005 already has a bid of $34,000 as of this writing. And there are still many days left to go until bidding for this car closes on the afternoon of June 19.

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      As far as S2000s are concerned, the 2002–2003 models are arguably among the best of the lot. They combine the car’s original high-revving 2.0-liter four-cylinder with the likes of a glass rear window (earlier S2000s have plastic units), improvements to the six-speed manual transmission, and various interior upgrades. Later 2004–2009 S2000s, better known as the AP2 to the 2000–2003 models’ AP1, benefit from additional low-end torque by way of a bigger 2.2-liter engine, but these cars also forgo the 2.0-liter unit’s screaming near-9000-rpm redline for an 8000-rpm setup.With just 14,430 miles on its odometer, this nearly 20-year-old Honda has seen 62 miles added to it since it was last listed in October. It also wears the same 17-inch wheels from an AP2 S2000 that it sported in the earlier listing. Frankly, we think the standard 16-inch wheels make for a better look on these earlier S2000s. Fortunately, swapping out these wheels for the correct units ought to be a pretty inexpensive affair.

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      Regardless, these later AP1 S2000s are an absolute riot to drive. In fact, an ’03 S2000 took the top spot in a five-way comparison test we conducted in 2003. In that droptop comparo, the S2000 beat out the Nissan 350Z, the Porsche Boxster, the BMW Z4, and the Audi TT.We summed up the S2000 then as a “four-wheeler with crotch-rocket DNA.” Even today, this verdict holds true. The S2000 offers a visceral, rev-happy driving experience unlike just about anything currently sold. Perhaps that’s why prices for used S2000s continue to rise. Bidding on this one ends on Sunday, June 19.
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      Toyota bZ4X EV, Other Models Could Expand GR Performance Portfolio

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      The Toyota bZ4X could get the performance treatment from Gazoo Racing, its chief engineer told Move Electric.Toyota teased the bZ4X GR Sport concept at the Tokyo auto show, and more GR models are expected to come.Even the Toyota Camry could be in line for a GR variant, as reported earlier this month by Motor Trend.Toyota’s motorsport division, Gazoo Racing, is currently responsible for several exciting models, including the GR86 and GR Supra sports cars. With the hotly anticipated GR Corolla, a 300-hp, manual-only, all-wheel-drive version of the regular Corolla hatchback, Gazoo showed it can transform run-of-the-mill models into thrilling creations. Now, the word on the street is that the newly introduced Toyota bZ4X—an electric crossover—could get the GR treatment.

      Daisuke Ido, the bZ4X’s chief engineer, recently told Move Electric that a performance version is indeed under consideration and that it would be tuned by the Gazoo Racing team. Ido’s comments come after Toyota teased the bZ4X GR Sport concept at the Tokyo auto show back in January. At the time, its blacked-out appearance and larger rims were the only hints that it wasn’t a standard-issue bZ4X, which in its most potent form features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration with 214 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Otherwise, there were no technical details on the bZ4X GR Sport.Since that concept was shown, however, the Lexus RZ was revealed. Because it rides on the same e-TNGA platform as the bZ4X, its more powerful 308-hp dual-motor powertrain could easily make its way into a potential GR bZ4X. Still, Ido said the decision to develop a GR bZ4X would require more than just mightier electric motors. Instead, he said it needs to handle and perform at a level that Gazoo Racing customers expect. If it’s able to meet those expectations, it would be the first electric vehicle and the first crossover to wear the GR badge.

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      The proliferation of new GR models across Toyota’s portfolio doesn’t appear to be limited to sports cars and hot hatches. Along with a potential performance version of the bZ4X, perhaps the Camry could be on deck for such a makeover. Speaking with Motor Trend earlier this month, Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales at Toyota, didn’t rule out a possible GR Camry when asked about Gazoo Racing doing a sedan. “Stay tuned,” he said. We shall.
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      Electric Scooter Sales May 2022 – Ola S1 Pro, Chetak, iQube, Ather, iPraise

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      Electric scooter sales in India have seen several fold increase in YoY sales in May 2022 with the new Ola S1 Pro taking the lead2022 TVS iQube Electric ScooterInspite of many setbacks with regard to fire incidents involving electric scooters, sales are on a solid rise. Sales of some of the top selling electric scooters in May 2022 increased to 28,120 units, a YoY increase of 1,394.95 percent over 1,881 units sold in May 2021. MoM sales however, dipped marginally by 1.44 percent from 28,531 units sold in April 2022.Ola Electric and Okinawa Autotech continued to lead the way. Ola S1 Pro sales numbers are retail while those of others are wholesales. Though the two are different, it does give an understanding of sales performance.Electric Scooter Sales May 2022Ola Electric has registered retail sales of 9,225 units of the S1 Pro electric scooter in May 2022. It commanded a 32.81 percent share. Sales in April 2022 had stood at 12,698 units, relating to a MoM de-growth of 27.35 percent when share percentage had stood at 44.51. Ola S1 Pro, which till date was priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding FAME II subsidy), is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh, (ex-showroom).Okinawa Autotech also noted increased YoY sales for the Praise Pro e-scooter to 7,339 units, up 972.95 percent over 684 units sold in May 2021. This was a 6,655 unit volume growth with 26.10 percent share. MoM sales increased 1.99 percent over 7,196 units sold in April 2022 when share percentage had stood at 25.22.Electric scooter sales May 2022 vs May 2021 (YoY) *At No. 3 was the Ather 450 e-scooter with sales of 3,667 units in May 2022. This was a YoY growth of 4789.33 percent over 75 units sold in May 2021. It related to a 3,592 unit volume growth with share percentage at 13.04 in the past month. MoM sales dipped 2.96 percent from 3,779 units sold in April 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 112 percent with a share of 13.25 percent.iQube, Chetak, Okinawa iPraiseAlso noting YoY and MoM sales growth were the TVS iQube , Bajaj Chetak and Okinawa iPraise. I Qube sales stood at 2,637 units in May 2022 while sales had been at 1,420 units in April 2022 relating to an 85.70 percent MoM growth. This was volume growth of 1,217 units with share percentage at 4.98 percent which increased to 9.38 percent in May 2022.Bajaj Auto has noted outstanding demand for its Chetak e-scooter which stood at 31 units in May 2021 and increased 8106.45 percent to 2,544 units in May 2022. MoM sales increase was at 104.17 percent from 1,246 units sold in April 2022.Electric scooter sales May 2022 vs Apr 2022 (MoM) *Okinawa iPraise (2,050 units) and Ridge + (562 units) saw outstanding YoY growth over 42 units and 178 units sold in May 2021 respectively. MoM sales increased 19.53 percent and 18.32 percent respectively over 1,715 units and 475 units sold in April 2022. Okinawa also had the Okhi 90 on this list with 96 units sold in the past month. It was a 4700 percent MoM growth over 2 units sold in April 2022.* Please note that there are many other electric scooters on sale in India. But due to unavailability of sales numbers, only those with sales data available have been included in the table above. Data source – SIAM and FADA. More

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      Honda Civic Si FE1 Factory Racer Now Available to Order

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      Preorders for Honda’s new factory race car based on the 11th-gen Civic opened this week, with deliveries projected for fall 2022. The HPD Civic Si FE1 Race Car is being produced by the Honda Performance Development (HPD) racing division. Tested and developed in-house and built in Marysville, Ohio, it will start at $55,000 with all the bells and whistles to go racing. UPDATED 6/17/2022: The updated story reflects details for which racing series the HPD Civic Si FE1 race car is intended.Honda Performance Development’s racing Civic Si, labeled the HPD Civic Si FE1, that made its debut at SEMA 2021 is now open for preorder. Based on the 2022 Civic Si, it was revealed last fall at SEMA 2021 alongside a slew of other performance-oriented Hondas. Honda announced the FE1 was developed and tested in-house by its HPD engineers and each car will be built at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville Ohio. The FE1 will start at $55,000 before tax, compared to the roadgoing Civic Si, which starts at $28,595, but it will come equipped for the track with features including an installed roll cage and “a full range of HPD-developed and homologated parts including the engine, suspension, exhaust, fuel cell, and Motec electronics packages.” HPD also removed the original Si’s sunroof, sound proofing, insulation, underbody coating, and seam sealer to slim down the FE1.Aimed for the SRO TCA series, the FE1 appears to be slated to compete against entries from a number of racing outfits. Potential competitors include Subaru BRZ’s built by TechSport Racing, Mini JCW’s from the Mini JCW team, or Hyundai Elantra N-Line racers from the Bryan Herta Autosport W/ Curb-Agajanian. Entry lists for those races can be found here, and include some of our favorite tracks, including Virginia International Raceway and Watkins Glen.

      Honda hasn’t released performance numbers, but if the FE1 is anything like the 2022 Si it’s based on, we’re sure it will excite. What we do know is that the FE1 will come equipped with Honda’s L15CA turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four paired with an “HPD-strengthened” six-speed manual transmission. That engine makes 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque in the road car.

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      While the $55,000 sticker price is pretty affordable for a ready-to-race package, the deposit required to secure an order is steep. HPD is asking customers to submit a $25,000 deposit with the remaining balance due when the car is completed.
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