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    Upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc – Two New Test Mules Spied

    Royal Enfield is expected to take the covers off from the upcoming Hunter 350 later this year – It will be priced lower than Meteor and Classic 350New Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccRoyal Enfield has lined up multiple new products slated for market launches in the coming few months. The company recently launched its first scrambler motorcycle called Scram 411 which is based on Himalayan. One of the most highly anticipated models is Hunter 350.It is based on the same J series platform as Meteor and new-gen Classic and the motorcycle has been spotted testing on numerous occasions in the past. We have got hold of another set of spy shots which show clearer details of the upcoming roadster.Upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccBy the looks of it, the motorcycle looks almost production-ready with finished body panels. Like most Royal Enfield models, Hunter gets a modern classic design with retro styling elements.These include a round headlamp, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a round LED tail light, a single-piece seat, a short side-slung exhaust muffler and a short rear section. The latest test mules feature some noticeable variations in comparison to previous prototypes.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccFor starters, the taillight is flanked by rectangular turn indicators as opposed to circular units as seen previously. Also, earlier test units of Hunter had flaunted split grab rails whereas the latest prototypes came with a single-piece grab rail for a pillion. Another massive difference is that the latest test mules are seen rolling on wire-spoked wheels instead of alloys.Expected Features, Powertrain SpecsOn closer inspection one notices that it gets a twin-pod instrument console- one featuring the speedometer and odometer while the other getting a Tripper Navigation display. The latter is likely to be made available as an optional accessory through Royal Enfield’s MIY program. Tripper Navigation provides turn-by-turn navigation when paired to the Royal Enfield app on the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth.Apart from this, it should receive a USB charger as a standard fitment. Powering the Hunter 350 will be a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled OHC engine that kicks out 20.2 hp and 27 Nm of peak torque. This motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350ccExpected Hardware Specs, Launch TimelineAs we already know, like new-gen Classic 350 and Meteor 350, Hunter will be underpinned by a dual-cradle frame which is suspended on 35mm telescopic forks upfront and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at rear. Anchorage setup comprises single disc brakes at both ends which are complemented by a standard dual-channel ABS.Although a specific launch timeline for Hunter hasn’t been revealed yet we expect it to make its debut during the second half of 2022, around the Diwali festive season. It is expected to be positioned just slightly below the new-gen Classic 350 in terms of pricing. More

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    Two Wheeler Exports Jan 2022 – Pulsar, Apache, FZ, 650 Twins, Raider

    Two-wheeler exports from India reported a marginal decline of 2.49 percent in January 2022TVS ApacheTotal two-wheeler export in January 2022 is reported at marginal decline of 2.49 percent. Exports fell to 3,74,822 units, down from 3,84,379 units at volume loss of 9,557 units.  On the export front, Bajaj Boxer is better than the best. Despite a 10 percent decline, Boxer exports stood at 1,03,988 units, down from 1,15,600 units YoY. It captured 27.74 percent of export market share. While overseas markets see plenty of Boxer, the motorcycle isn’t sold by Bajaj in India.Top 10 Two Wheeler Exports Jan 2022TVS Star City and Star City 125 take up the next 2 slots. Collective export is reported at just below 60k units. While Star City export fell, Star City 125 export improved. Bajaj Pulsar 160 – 200cc exports fell to 13,684 units, down from just over 18k units. Volume loss is at 4,372 units at 24.21 percent decline.Bajaj Boxer 125 cc export fell to about 13k units from just over 20k units. Volume loss is reported at 7,324 units at 36.13 percent decline. Hero Hunk export improved manifold, up at 10,642 units from 1,566 units. Volume gain is 9,076 units.Two Wheeler Exports Jan 2022Yamaha, Hero exportsYamaha FZ export improved at 10,370 units, up from 5,676 units. Volume gain is 4,320 units. Honda Navi, another two-wheeler that’s no longer sold in India takes top spot for the manufacturer. Exports were up at 10,348 units, up from about 6k units. TVS Apache export fell by more than a third, down at 37.43 percent decline. Exports fell to 10,132 units from 16,192 units.Bajaj CT125 exports are up at almost 10k units from 6,551 units. Pulsar 150 exports fell by 30 percent, down to 8,874 units from 12,674 units. Honda Dio exports improved, up at 7k units from 4,137 units. Discover 125 exports fell to 6,374 units from just over 12k units. Decline was steep at 47.72 percent.For the most part, a large number of two-wheeler manufacturers in India are only just beginning to strengthen exports. As such, while Hero MotoCorp sells reports lakhs of units in monthly domestic sales, exports are a handful at a few thousand. TVS, however, has a better export ticker. TVS Ntorq export improved at 6,104 units, up from 4,556 units at 34 percent growth.NoTwo Wheeler ExportsJan-22Jan-21Growth % YoY1Boxer1,03,9881,15,600-10.042Star City31,36626,48818.423Star City 12528,04930,070-6.724Pulsar 160-20013,68418,056-24.215Boxer 12512,94820,272-36.136Hunk10,6421,566579.577FZ10,3705,67682.708Navi10,3486,02871.679Apache10,13216,192-37.4310CT 1259,8166,55149.8411Pulsar 1508,87412,674-29.9812Dio7,0694,13770.8713Discover 1256,32412,096-47.7214Ntorq6,1044,55633.9815CB Shine5,1833,55845.6716Sport4,9568,292-40.2317Gixxer 1554,8422,74876.2018Pulsar 1254,6283,45833.8319CT1004,43211,694-62.1020Pulsar 220 / 2504,2241,536175.0021Dream3,8680–22650 Twin3,7161,200209.6723Raider3,6670–24HF Deluxe3,5962,43847.5025X Blade3,1042,34232.5426Glamour2,7721,41296.3227Splendor2,7302,805-2.6728Livo2,600600333.3329Ray2,5681,074139.1130Discover 1102,5202,520031Platina 1102,4906,132-59.3932Burgman2,4102,424-0.5833Boxer 1252,4004,672-48.6334Meteor 3502,3041841152.1735Classic 3502,0421,10784.4636CB Hornet 160R2,040720183.3337Dominar 4001,896734158.3138Crux1,7281,33229.7339KTM 2001,7081,23438.4140Gixxer 2501,6332,254-27.5541Dominar 2501,512554172.9242H’Ness CB3501,440270433.3343YD1251,3500–44Husqvarna 4011,34388052.6145KTM 2501,3021,376-5.3846Super Splendor1,3002,866-54.6447KTM 3901,2073,354-64.0148FZ251,1741,288-8.8549SZ1,1201,220-8.2050Activa1,080364196.7051Himalayan1,0501,819-42.2852CB Unicorn 160960432122.2253Grazia9201,256-26.7554BMW 3108161,096-25.5555Victor800960-16.6756SXR 507360–57R1571839084.1058Saluto6002,650-77.3659CT 150576288100.0060Avenger 160480193148.7061Avenger 22048035435.5962Husqvarna 1254621,092-57.6963Vespa440205114.6364Platina 1253841,008-61.9065Maestro31224030.0066Pleasure274120128.3367Access24914472.9268Husqvarna 2512132101.4369Aviator200600-66.6770CB Unicorn 15020016025.0071Alpha1680–72Hayate164240-31.6773MT 15160160074Intruder16064150.0075Wego158552-71.3876Xpulse 2001321,190-88.9177Jupiter118430-72.5678Aprilia SR15096318-69.8179Destini 12558200-71.0080Vespa50423-88.1881Husqvarna 20143144-70.1482RR 3103434083Lets100–84Avenis10–85CB300R10–86Xtreme02,675-100.0087Duet01,794-100.0088Saluto RX01,512-100.0089KTM 1250850-100.0090Acheiver0807-100.0091Aprilia SR 1250391-100.0092Radeon0230-100.0093Aprilia SR1600219-100.0094Classic 5000184-100.0095Fascino0120-100.0096Electra 350011-100.0097Bullet 500010-100.00–Total3,74,8223,84,379-2.49Pulsar 125 exportsCB Shine exports were up at 5,183 units from 3,558 units. Volume gain is at 1,625 units. Sport exports are reported at just below 5k units. Gixxer 155 exports rose to 4,842 units, up from 2,748 units. Pulsar 125 exports improved at 4,628 units, up from 3,458 units.CT100 exports fell by over 60 percent, down at 4,432 units from 11,694 units. Pulsar 220/250 exports improved by more than double, up at 4,224 units from 1,536 units. Dream series sales stood at a little below 4k units. 650 Twin exports improved at 3,716 units, up from 1.2k units.  More

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    2022 Yamaha R3 Updated – New Orange Colour, Weight Reduced

    Yamaha YZF R3 is powered by a 321cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed gearboxNew Yamaha R3 Orange ColourYamaha’s credentials for sports bikes cannot be questioned. Although its presence in the high-performance category in India has diminished in the last couple of years, it still remains a strong force in international markets. One of its primary offerings in the high-speed segment is YZF R3 which sits above R15 in the bikemaker’s lineup.2022 Yamaha R3 Updated – New Colour OptionThe fully-faired motorcycle has now received a new colour option in the Taiwanese market called Vivid Orange. This new paint scheme replaces the discontinued Teal colour and continues to be offered alongside existing colour options including Racing Blue and Midnight Black.The new Vivid Orange scheme gets a nice sporty dual-tone treatment with grey side panels and a bright orange shade on top half of the bike including the fuel tank, front fender and front fairing.This lends the motorcycle a slightly sportier and aesthetic appeal. In addition, the internals and running gear of YZF R3 in this paint option has been painted black.2022 Yamaha R3Design, Features & SpecsNo changes have been made to R3’s design at all. It continues to feature a twin-pod LED headlight, a split-style step-up seat, fairing-mounted rear view mirrors, gold anodized front forks, a side-slung exhaust with a brushed-aluminium tip. While the design of R3 remains intact, it now weighs 170 kg which is a kilo lighter. It also receives LED turn indicators instead of halogen bulb units offered previously.YZF R3 is powered by the same tried and tested 321cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that kicks out 40.4 bhp at 10,750rpm and 29.4Nm of peak torque at 9,000rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. In terms of features, it gets an all-LED illumination and an LCD instrument console.Hardware setup of the bike also remains intact. Suspension duties are handled by upside-down front forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking configurations comprise single disc brakes at both ends aided by ABS. In Taiwan, the updated iteration of YZF R3 is priced at TWD 2,70,000 which is equivalent to INR Rs 7.20 lakh. R3 isn’t expected to make a return to the Indian market any time soon.Yamaha Feb 2022 salesMeanwhile, Yamaha recorded a total monthly sales volume of 34,817 units in February this year which resulted in a YoY decline of 37.25 percent and an MoM decline of 3.68 percent. FZ was the highest volume generator for the Japanese brand with 13,395 units dispatched across the country The company will soon be launching a new-gen model of MT-15 based on R15 V4. More

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    1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

    • This 3700-mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron may not be the car of your dreams—or, if your dreams come from Malaise Era Detroit, it might be exactly that.• Powered by a 92-hp 2.6-liter inline-four engine and armed with a cassette player, this Chrysler brings you top-down motoring as it once was.• The LeBaron is up for auction at no reserve on Bring a Trailer, with bidding set to end on Saturday, April 2. One of the many glories of Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos), and one of the reasons I peruse its listings daily, is its Herodotean featuring of time-capsule vehicles. The most compelling of these cars, for me, are ones that conjure the domestic automotive ignominy perpetrated on the public during my Malaise Era Detroit childhood. Often, these splendidly vile artifacts are located in the Midwest, where endless winters, rain-soaked bridge seasons, and ruinous salt-strewn infrastructure have catalyzed a cryogenic laboratory for the preservation of oddball Big Three physical culture.

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    This 3700-mile 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible is a perfect exemplar. Of course it’s slathered in an era-defining Mahogany Metallic and highlighted with a contrasting safety orange pinstripe. But it is the ribbed caramel and mocha leather and pleather interior that truly captivates, not least because it attempts to hide (see what we did there?) the plebeian yet innovative front-wheel-drive K-car platform with deluxury from America’s Hermès, the Mark Cross company, founded, like its French co-rival, to accessorize the horse-and-buggy trade.

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    But it isn’t simply nostalgia that fuels my interest in this car, or any of these archival archetypes. It’s archaeology. The ’82 LeBaron was responsible for reintroducing the factory convertible to the American marketplace, a form abandoned punitively as a domestic manufacturers panicked and resisted (as usual) in the face of increasing safety regulation. And it features a 92-hp/131-pound-foot 2.6-liter transversely mounted, Mitsubishi-sourced I-4 Hemi engine. It was a giant of displacement among four-pots and used counterrotating dual balance shafts to smooth operation—a technology that was subsequently licensed to Porsche for its big 2.5- and 3.0-liter ’80s fours.

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    The white top powers down. The A/C blows cold. The cassette player will boom any ancient mixtapes you can unearth. Is this car historical, or simply hysterical? Either way, it’s captivating, and—with bidding only at $2500, albeit with nearly a week to go—a cheap way into top-down motoring, historic preservation, and Radwood darling status.

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    Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch Will Debut March 31

    Toyota has announced that the new GR Corolla will be revealed this Thursday, March 31.Teaser images show a fender vent, a GR badge, and a “GR-Four” badge that suggests it will have all-wheel drive.A live stream of the reveal event will be available on Vimeo.The wait is nearly over for Toyota’s entry into the hot-hatchback ring, as the company announced that the new GR Corolla will make its official debut this Thursday, March 31. Teaser photos show off the new performance model’s GR badge, for Gazoo Racing, its fender vent, and a “GR-Four” badge that suggests it will share its all-wheel-drive system with the rally-inspired GR Yaris.

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    The Corolla is also expected to use that revered GR Yaris’s turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-three that produces 257 horsepower. If that number stays the same for the U.S.-spec car, it will put the Corolla in the hunt with the 275-hp Hyundai Veloster N, 228-hp Volkswagen Golf GTI, and 271-hp Subaru WRX. We’re thinking that a six-speed manual transmission will be standard equipment, with a dual-clutch automatic possible as an option.We expect the GR model to be based on the Corolla’s hatchback bodystyle, but with extra vents, scoops, and larger wheels and tires that will ensure it looks leaner and meaner than the standard model.Toyota will live-stream the car’s debut on Vimeo this Thursday, March 31, starting at 9:30 pm Eastern time. Check back here for all the details on the GR Corolla, which should go on sale in the U.S. later this year.
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    New Honda Scooters Trademarked In India – Patent Leaks

    Honda currently retails four scooters in India- Acitva 6G and Dio in the 110cc category and Activa 125 and Grazia in the 125cc categoryImage for reference.Honda’s two wheeler business has suffered in recent months. Sales declined by more than 30% last month. Honda has plans to launch new scooters and motorcycles in India, to boost sales. They also have plans to launch electric scooters.Honda has filed design patents for 3 new scooters in India, images of which have now leaked online. In the past, Honda had brought scooters with slightly unconventional looks like Cliq and Navi. However, both models failed miserably in the Indian market.New Honda Scooter Design PatentsHence, this time Honda has opted for a more conventional yet distinct design that fulfills the demands of a commuter scooter. The styling has been kept simple and by the looks of it, the scooter will be targeted at a mass section of buyers. It could be either a 110cc or 125cc offering since the design looks too sober for a power scooter of the 150cc category.We already have spoken about the Honda X-ADV scooter, that has been patented in India. Apart from that, two more scooters have been patented. One of the patents was filed on 19th Feb 2021, other on 18th Oct 2021.  Honda files new scooter design patents in IndiaThe patent images display an IC engine-powered scooter. The headlamp is mounted at the centre of the front apron whereas turn indicators are positioned on the front side panel. The floorboard looks flat and spacious thus indicating that it would be a practical offering.It gets a single-piece saddle with a raised pillion seat and a flat tail section with a single-piece grab rail. The exhaust muffler is side-slung and flat whereas the tail lamp seems to be high mounted. Apart from under-seat storage, it appears that the scooter will also offer some storage in the front compartment with an open aperture.Since one of these new Honda scooters is expected to be a budget offering, we don’t expect it to be loaded with all tech and gizmos. However, it is likely to cover all basic features including LED headlights, an under-seat charging point, a semi-digital instrument console and an integrated self-start and engine kill switch. Bluetooth connectivity is unlikely to be part of this package.2022 Honda X-ADV Scooter trademarked in IndiaExpected Engine SpecsIf introduced in the 110cc guise it will be powered by a 109.5cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which pushes out 7.6 bhp and 8.8 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a CVT gearbox and propels Honda Activa 6G and Dio. The other option is with a 125cc engine which kicks out 8.1 bhp at 6,500rpm and 10.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,000rpm. This motor performs duties on Activa 125 and Grazia.At the moment, there are no specific details regarding this patent filed by Honda. It isn’t yet confirmed if at all this model will reach production. However, this isn’t the only trademark filed by the company. Recently, it was reported that Honda has filed a trademark for CBR150R in India. More

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    Hero Sales, Exports Breakup Feb 2022 – Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Maestro

    Hero MotoCorp reports YoY and MoM domestic sales decline in February 2022 in a slow start to Q4 FY22Image – Unseen AutoHero MotoCorp reports 31.58 percent decline in domestic sales in February 2022. Sales are down to 3,31,421 units from 4,84,405 units at volume loss of 1,52,984 units. MoM sales decline is reported at 7.58 percent, down from 2,58,607 units. Volume loss stood at 27,186 units. Performance in the first two months of the ongoing quarter is already stressed.Hero Sales Breakup Feb 2022Of this, Splendor sits atop the sales chart at 1,93,731 units, down from 2,47,422 units. Volume decline stood at 53,691 units at 21.70 percent decline. MoM sales decline is at 7 percent, down from 2,08,263 units at volume loss of under 15k units. For both January, and February 2022, Splendor sales accounted for over 58 percent of Hero’s domestic sales.Hero HF Deluxe sales fell by 40 percent, down at 75,927 units from 1,26,309 units. Volume loss stood at 50,382 units. Mom sales declined 11.64 percent, down from 85,926 units. Volume loss stood at 10k units. Glamour sales were flat at 37,406 units, up from 27,375 units. MoM sales improved 12 percent, up from 24,473 units at volume gain of just under 3k units.While Hero motorcycles rule the two-wheeler market, its scooter sales volume is much smaller. Pleasure sales fell to 14,207 units from 23,106 units. At 38.51 percent decline, volume loss is 8.9k units. MoM sales are up from 13,195 units at volume gain of just over 1k units. Passion sales fell to a fifth at 7,196 units from 34,417 units. Volume loss is 27,221 units at 79.09 percent decline. MoM sales fell 38.80 percent, down from 11,759 units.Hero Sales Breakup Feb 2022Hero Maestro sales are down at 4,417 units from 5,899 units. Sales fell by a quarter at volume decline of 1,482 units. MoM sales fell from 5743 units at a 23.09 percent decline. Xpulse 200 sales are up at 4,270 units from 2,861 units. MoM sales improved by over a third, up from 3,132 units.Hero Xtreme 160R sales fell to 3,593 units, down from 4,985 units. Volume loss stood at 1,392 units at 27.92 percent decline. Mom sales improved from 3,067 units. Destini 125 sales decline is steepest at 94.40 percent, down to 674 units from 12k units. MoM sales are down from 3,049 units.Hero Exports Breakup Feb 2022Compared to domestic sales, Hero MotoCorp Feb exports volume is marginal. For Feb ’22, the manufacturer reported growth of 27.98 percent. Exports are up at 26,792 units from 20,934 units. Volume gain is just below 6k units. Mom export growth is reported at 22.81 percent, up from 21,816 units. Volume gain is reported at just under 5k units.Hero Exports Breakup Feb 2022Exports are topped by Hunk at 9,458 units, up from 1,846 units. Volume gain stood at over 7.5k units. MoM exports fell from 20,642 units. Splendor exports are up at 7,684 units from 6,631 units. MoM export is up from 4,030 units at volume gain of 3,654 units. HF Deluxe exports more than doubled at 5,454 units, up from 2,444 units.MoM Glamour exports are up at 1.9k units from 1.2k units. MoM exports fell from 2,772 units to a 31.31 percent decline. Passion export volume stood at 1,904 units, up from 630 units. Maestro exports fell to 342 units from 430 units. Export volume for Pleasure, Destini 125, Xpulse 200 and Xtreme 160/200 totaled to less than 250 units. More

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    2023 Harley Davidson 500cc Motorcycle Spied – Royal Enfield Rival

    New 500cc roadster is one of the many upcoming entry-level models from Harley Davidson developed specifically for developing marketsNew Harley Davidson 500cc MotorcycleIn recent times, Harley Davidson has been working on developing a wide range of new entry-level models for its lineup. The iconic American brand joined hands with Chinese automaker Qianjiang, parent company of Benelli, a few years back for developing affordable small- and mid-capacity engines and platforms.Recently, some concrete details of the upcoming Harley Davidson 338R were revealed online. Although no spy images of this model have been published yet, this upcoming bike is expected to be the first model to come out of this Sino-US alliance. The next bike to be developed as part of this joint venture has also been caught on camera recently.2023 Harley Davidson 500cc Motorcycle SpiedAs per a media report, this unnamed motorcycle has been caught undergoing a dyno test at a closed testing facility. These latest spy shots have been grabbed from a video uploaded by QJ Motor, a subsidiary of Qianjiang Group, and uploaded on a Chinese website. In all probability, this is a new 500cc bike that has been spotted for the first time.From looks of it, the motorcycle shares an uncanny resemblance with a typical Harley Davidson roadster. For starters, it gets a familiar retro design with signature styling highlights like a round headlamp with a silver-colored bezel, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a single-pod instrument console. Other visual highlights include circular rearview mirrors, a single-piece seat and a broad bobber-style fender at rear.New Harley Davidson 500cc MotorcycleFurther solidifying its significance is the fact that ‘HD 500′ has been scribbled on the rear registration plate mountings placed on the rear tyre hugger. While the prototype doesn’t boast of a Harley Davidson branding anywhere, it does flaunt its new orange logo on the fuel tank which has been seen in recent models like Pan America and Sportster S.Internals borrowed from Leoncino 500However, underneath its retro design, the bike shares a lot in common with Benelli. For instance, the exposed steel trellis frame has probably been borrowed from Leoncino 500. Same is the case with other hardware components like a suspension setup comprising upside-down forks up front and a mono-shock at rear, radially-mounted brake callipers, alloy wheels and swingarm.In all probability, this upcoming Harley Davidson motorcycle will be powered by a 500cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that has also been lifted from Leoncino 500. This unit belts out 47 bhp at 8500rpm and a peak torque of 46 Nm at 6000rpm. The 8-valve motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox.New Harley Davidson 500cc MotorcycleExpected LaunchAs seen from the latest spy shots, the prototype appears to be nearing its final production stage, courtesy of a number plate mount and turn indicators. There could be minute changes at the time of its launch like some more chrome touches which make it look more like a Harley Davidson.While the bike’s market launch is expected sometime in 2023, we can expect Harley to show a glimpse of this model at EICMA later this year. It is likely to rival Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycles.Source More