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      TVS iQube Beats Bajaj Chetak – 2021 Electric Scooter Sales

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      TVS iQube Wins 2021 Battle; Beats Bajaj Chetak By 905 Units. Image – Wheel Wheel WkAt 1,212 units, TVS iQube has registered its highest monthly sales in CY 2021
      Ever since their launch, there’s been a close fight between Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. These are currently the only electric scooters produced by mainstream manufacturers. This scenario is expected to change this year, as companies like Hero MotoCorp, Honda and Suzuki have planned to launch their first-ever electric products in Indian market.
      Chetak vs. iQube – December 2021 sales
      In comparison to iQube’s haul of 1,212 units, Chetak sales were at 728 units in December 2021. YoY growth is 1990% for iQube, as compared to 58 units sold in the corresponding period last year. Chetak YoY growth is even higher in percentage terms. That’s because only 3 units were sold in December last year.
      In terms of MoM growth, iQube has registered gains of 73.39% in comparison to 42.47% of Chetak. Respective sales in November 2021 were at 699 units and 511 units.
      While iQube monthly sales were highest in December for CY2021, it’s third-best performance for Chetak. Second-best month for Chetak was in July when sales were at 730 units. Chetak’s highest sales were at 835 units in October last year. iQube’s second-best performance was in September 2021 when it had registered sales of 766 units.
      TVS iQube vs Bajaj Chetak Dec 2021 Electric Scooter Sales
      When compared on a month-to-month basis, it is evident that iQube was ahead of Chetak in eight months in 2021. Vice-versa, Chetak was ahead of iQube in the months of April, May, July and October. Monthly average sales works out at 423 for Chetak and 498 for iQube. Lowest point for iQube was in May, when zero sales were reported. In case of Chetak, its worst performance was in January last year at 30 units.
      TVS iQube vs Bajaj Chetak 2021 Electric Scooter Sales
      Although iQube has raced ahead of Chetak in 2021, it cannot be used to arrive at any conclusion. It is widely known that the auto sector continues to face challenges due to shortage of components such as semiconductor chips. There are multiple companies that have registered strong bookings, but are unable to deliver due to shortage of components.
      Chetak vs. iQube specs and pricing
      Bajaj Chetak is offered in two variants, Premium and Urbane. It has range of 90 km, when Eco mode is engaged. Top speed is around 80 kmph. The scooter can load up to 25% charge in one hour. Some of the key USPs of Chetak is its steel body and IP67 rated water protection. The company is currently offering battery warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km, whichever is earlier.
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      In comparison, TVS iQube has range of 75 km on a full charge. Top speed is 78 km and 0-40 kmph is achieved in 4.2 seconds. It utilizes a hub-mounted motor that generates peak output of 4.4 kW. iQube’s batteries are packed inside high strength aluminium extrusion casing, which makes them water and dust resistant. Battery warranty is the same as that of Chetak.
      One significant advantage for iQube is that it is much cheaper than Chetak. In Delhi, iQube is available at Rs 1.01 lakh. In comparison, Chetak costs around Rs 1.48 lakh. More

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      TVS Apache 165 Detailed In First Look Walkaround – Test Ride

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      Image – MotorbuddyTVS Apache RTR 165 RP was limited to only 200 units and they are now sold out
      TVS Motor Company launched the performance-oriented Apache RTR 165 RP (Race Performance) in India as the company celebrates 15 Years of Racing journey. This is a part of the company’s Race Performance series in India and is the first product under the series.
      TVS Apache 165 has been launched at Rs 1.45 lakh and limited to just 200 units. This makes it around Rs 30,000 higher than the RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V, priced at Rs. 1.21 lakh and Rs. 1. 39 lakh, respectively.
      This price increase is justified due to the added features and power upgrade on board the 165 RP offers over the 160 4V. Its acceptance among the sports aficionados in the country was so great that each of these units have now been sold out even prior to the first buyer taking delivery.
      TVS Apache 165 – First Look Walkaround
      TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is regaled for its stunning looks, updated technology and a more powerful engine lineup. First units of this exclusive Apache motorcycle have now started to arrive at dealerships across India. Below is a detailed walkaround video review of new Apache 165 by Motorbuddy.
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      It sports an all LED head lamp, LED DRL and LED tail light along with red coloured alloy wheels, dual tone seats and blacked out elements – all which add to its sporty appeal. It gets a tri-colour paint scheme with its fuel tank, front fender and engine cowl finished in a colour combination of Matte Black, Knight Black, Metallic Blue and Racing Red.
      The tank features a limited edition dual-tone blue and white design with “15 Years” inscribed in the center, along with the motorcycle serial number. Red alloy wheels are seen on front and rear fitted with sticky Eurogrip PotorQ racing spec radial tires. Other styling features also include a single piece handlebar, engine cow and a 12 liter fuel tank. Kerb weight stands at 148 kgs while seat height is at 800 mm.
      Technology gets updated on this Race Performance Edition with an all-digital instrument cluster with TVS Smart Xonnect Bluetooth connectivity. The instrument cluster also sports a 0-60 timer and top speed recorder while it displays other vital riding information. TVS Apache RTR 165 RP also receives Race-Tuned slipper clutch, adjustable clutch and brake levers.
      Engine, Braking and Suspension
      TVS Apache 165 is the most powerful bike in its segment. It is powered by a 164.9 cc, single cylinder, 4 valve engine. This engine makes 19.2 hp power at 10,000 rpm and peak torque of 14.2 Nm at 8,750 rpm, the highest output in its segment, mated to a 5 speed transmission. Top speed is rated at 123 km/h. Based on the Apache 160, the Apache 165 also receives telescopic fork in the front and Showa monoshock absorber at the rear.
      Braking is carried out via 270 mm petal type disc brake and First-in-segment 240 mm disc at the front and rear respectively offering superior braking power. The performance bike also gets slipper clutch along with a brass coated chain for extra stability. Apache 165 competes with the Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Hero Xtreme 160R, Honda X-Blade and Suzuki Gixxer. More

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      TVS Apache 165 First Owners Start Taking Delivery – Exhaust Note

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      TVS Apache 165 Deliveries StartDesigned to dominate the race track, TVS Apache 165 RP adds some more fun to entry-level performance-oriented biking segment
      For users who want to get a feel of racetrack experience, TVS had launched Apache 165 RP (Race Performance) earlier this month. Only 200 units are on offer, most of which have already been booked. The bike is available at a starting price of Rs 1.45 lakh (Ex-showroom).
      Apache 165 RP packs in a range of upgrades in comparison to Apache RTR 160 4V. Deliveries of the more powerful Apache 165 have now started. First owners have started taking delivery. Here’s a quick comparison, detailing all the key differences between TVS Apache 165 RP vs. 160 4V.
      TVS Apache 165 Deliveries Start
      There is no change in the basic design of 165 RP. The only difference is that it gets a new race-inspired Sepang Blue colour theme. It’s essentially an exciting combo of blue, red and white against blacked-out bits. The bike also gets TVS racing decals and customized limited edition stickering. In comparison, Apache 160 4V has four colour options of Matte Black, Knight Black, Metallic Blue and Racing Red.
      1. Engine – 165 RP is powered by a 164.9cc motor. In comparison, 160 4V has a 159.7cc motor. With the larger capacity engine, power output is increased to 19.2 ps at 10,000 rpm. This is the highest power output in 150-160cc motorcycle segment. Below is a short video by Nisha Auto Vlogs, which shows the new TVS Apache 165 along with its exhaust note.
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      2. Power – Max power output of 160 4V is at 17.55 ps at 9,250 rpm. This is available in Sport mode. It is to note that ride modes of Sport, Urban / Rain is only available with 160 4V. In terms of torque, 160 4V fares slight better at 14.73 Nm, as compared to 14.2 Nm of 165 RP.
      3. Performance – For agile performance, 165 RP gets features such as larger valves, dome shaped piston, high-lift cams and dual actuator springs. It also gets slipper clutch. Both 165 RP and 160 4V have 5-speed gearbox.
      4. Suspension and brakes – 165 RP gets race tuned telescopic forks at front and rear monoshock unit, both from Showa. In comparison, 160 4V is offered with standard telescopic forks and monoshock suspension.
      5. Brakes – Braking duties onboard 165 RP are performed by 270 mm disc at front and 240 mm disc at rear. 160 4V disc variant has 270 mm front and 200 mm rear disc brake. Both bikes have single-channel ABS as standard.
      6. Dimensions and weight – Both bikes are exactly the same in terms of length, width, height and wheelbase. In terms of weight, 165 RP is 2 kg heavier than 160 4V disc variant. The latter weighs 146 kg.
      7. Power to weight ratio – Although 165 RP is heavier, it has better power to weight ratio of 0.129 ps/kg. In comparison, 160 4V has 0.119 ps/kg.
      8. Top speed – Apache 165 RP has top speed of 123 kmph. In comparison, 160 4V tops at 114 kmph in Sport mode. In Urban / Rain mode, top speed is reduced to 103 kmph.
      Apache 165 RP vs. Apache 160 4V price
      Apache 165 RP is approximately Rs 25k costlier than 160 4V. Disc variant of 160 4V is available at a starting price of Rs 1.17 lakh whereas the special edition costs Rs 1.21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). More

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      TVS Zeppelin Production Not Planned – Confirms Official Account

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      TVS Zeppelin ConceptTVS was rumoured to make production version of their Zeppelin Concept Cruiser – They have officially stated today that there is Zeppelin will remain a concept
      It was in Auto Expo 2018 when TVS had presented the Zeppelin Concept for the first time. The cruiser garnered a fair bit of attention and has managed to remain in the news even today. However, ever since its appearance at the biennial auto event three years back, there have been no major developments about any such motorcycle from TVS.
      It was only last year that reports of TVS registering a trademark for ‘Zepplin R’ surfaced on the internet. Interestingly, the trademark added the suffix ‘R’ and deleted an ‘e’ from the earlier moniker. Zeppelin became Zepplin R.
      TVS Zeppelin Production Not Planned
      As per latest update, TVS Motor has no plans to bring the Zepplin concept to production. They have revealed this via their official Instagram handle.
      When user Anirudh Srinivas enquired about the launch of Zeppelin motorcycle, TVS replied, “Hi, TVS Zeppelin was showcased in Auto Expo 2018. It is a concept vehicle only and not meant for production.”
      TVS Zeppelin Production Not Planned. Hat tip to Torque TV.
      The concept model showcased at the AutoExpo 2018, featured a first-of-its-kind hybrid powertrain. Zeppelin Concept was powered by a 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine aided by an electric motor. This 1200W regenerative assist motor was paired with a 48V Li-ION battery.
      The motorcycle was also equipped with a unique Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) which has already been patented by TVS. This promised a host of benefits including superior all-round performance, extra power boost whenever required and impressive fuel efficiency.
      As far as design is concerned, the Zeppelin concept adopted a modern and futuristic theme rather than a retro classic theme seen in most contemporary cruisers. Some of the key features seen in the Zeppelin Concept included an integrated HD camera at the front, bio-key, internet connectivity, and a lightweight chassis suspended on golden coloured 41mm USD front forks, rear mono-shock suspension.
      Entry-level cruiser segment
      In the entry-level cruiser segment currently, we have only Bajaj Avenger which is offered in two iterations- 160 Street and 220 Cruise. Earlier, Yamaha had offered a cruiser named Enticer 125 which had the body of a traditional cruiser but was seriously underpowered due to a modest 124cc power plant underneath.
      Royal Enfield Meteor 350, strictly speaking, is not a full-blow contemporary cruiser but more of a cross between a cruiser and retro classic motorcycle. More importantly, it becomes out of reach for many. Hence, a cruiser slotted below the 350cc models could gain a far wider consumer base.
      Its not that there is not demand in this segment. Maybe buyers are waiting for more options. A new TVS test mule was spied recently, which looked like a retro 150cc machine. That is expected to be launched later this year, to rival the likes of Yamaha FZ-X. More

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      TVS Apache 165 Sold Out Even Before First Owner Takes Delivery

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      New TVS Apache 165TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is priced at Rs 1.45 lakhs making it around Rs 30,000 more expensive over the Apache RTR 160 4V base variant
      TVS Motor Company launched the new Apache RTR 165 RP (Race Performance) motorcycle in India last month. It is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh. Production is restricted to just 200 units. All these 200 units have now been sold out, reveals TVS Motor. In their latest post on social media, they have thanked buyers. All units sold out even before delivery starts.
      This new Apache will receive several upgrades over Apache RTR 160 4V. It is the first motorcycle under the company’s Race Performance Series in India and will offer added power for an even better riding experience. Other motorcycles in the Apache range are also expected to get the RP editions at a later date.
      Apache 165 RP – Colour Options and Features
      Apache 165 RTR RP is being presented in a combination of race inspired colours of blue, white and red. This is unlike the RTR 160 4V which receives colour options of Matte Black, Knight Black, Metallic Blue and Racing Red. It rides on a Double Cradle synchro stiff chassis relating to increased stability by 25 percent.
      A distinctive decal on its fuel tank proclaims it as the 15 year anniversary edition. The new Apache receives an aggressive headlamp with signature front position lamp. This LED Class B headlamp includes 5 LEDs consisting of 2 low beam and 3 high beam lamps while the signature front position lamp gets a stallion logo.
      New TVS Apache 165 Sold Out
      It borrows other styling elements from the Apache RTR 160 4V. These include a single piece handlebar, stepped up dual-tone black and red seat, engine cowl and a 12 liter fuel tank. TVS Apache RTR 165 RP receives a digital instrument cluster with a 0 to 60 timer and top speed recorder, along with all other vital information on its display.
      Engine Specs, Suspension and Braking
      Apache 165 RTR RP edition gets its power via a 164.9 cc, single cylinder, 4 valve engine that offers 19.2 hp power at 10,000 rpm and peak torque of 14.2 Nm at 8,750 rpm thus making it the most powerful bike in its segment. The engine gets mated to a 5 speed transmission.
      These figures show that the new Apache 165 RTR RP is significantly more powerful as compared to RTR 160 4V, which offers 17.5 hp at 9,250 rpm and 14.73 Nm at 7,250 rpm. Apache 165 RTR RP edition claims a top speed of 123 km/h.
      Suspension is via Showa telescopic fork in the front and preload adjustable monoshock at the rear. Braking is through 270 mm petal type disc brake in the front and 240 mm petal at the rear. The new Apache gets a kerb weight of 148 kgs and seat height of 800 mm. Adjustable clutch and brake levers along with slipper clutch is also seen on the new Apache 165 RTR RP besides a brass coated chain for added durability.  More

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      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 – XL100, Apache, Jupiter, Raider, Ntorq

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsTVS Motor Company noted a 7.77 percent YoY de-growth in 2 wheeler domestic sales while exports increased 8.98 percent YoY
      TVS Motor Company has reported an overall 7.77 percent de-growth YoY in 2 and 3 wheeler sales in December 2021. Total sales which had touched 2,72,084 units in December 2020 dipped to 2,50,933 units in the past month. On a MoM basis as well, the de-growth in both the 2 and 3 wheeler segments, was at 7.98 percent from 2,72,693 units sold in November 2021.
      TVS Motor noted a de-growth across both motorcycle and scooter domestic sales while it found increased demand for its moped TVS XL100. Exports on the other hand increased both in the case of 2 and 3 wheelers.
      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 – 2 and 3 Wheelers
      Motorcycle sales last month stood at 1,19,051 units, down 10.96 percent over 1,33,700 units sold in December 2020. MoM motorcycle sales dipped 15.02 percent from 1,40,097 units sold in November 2021. It was the Apache along with the Raider, Radeon, Star City and Sport that contributed efficiently to these sales. Share in this segment also decreased from 54.33 percent in November 2021 to 50.58 percent last month.
      Scooter sales on the other hand, dipped 13.06 percent YoY to 67,553 units in the past month, down from 77,705 units sold in December 2020. It was also a 9.96 percent MoM de-growth over 75,022 units sold in November 2021.
      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)
      The company has experienced better results where its sole moped model XL100 was concerned. Sales in December 2021 stood at 48,788 units, up 4.17 percent from 46,834 units sold in December 2020. It was also a MoM growth of 14.14 percent from 42,744 units sold in November 2021. In October 2021, the company had introduced a new colour scheme for the moped in a Coral Silk colour and it is now presented in a total of five colour options along with the Mint Blue, Luster Gold, Red Black and Grey Black.
      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)
      Total two wheeler domestic sales dipped 17.04 percent YoY and 16.58 percent MoM respectively to 1,46,763 units in December 2021, while two wheeler exports increased 8.89 percent YoY and 8.19 percent MoM respectively to 88,629 units in the past month. This took total two wheeler sales to 2,35,392 units in December 2021.
      Three wheeler sales did not fare any better in domestic markets. The company suffered a de-growth of 0.40 percent to 750 units sold last month, down from 753 units sold in November 2021 while on a YoY basis the de-growth stood at 16.9 percent over 903 units sold in December 2020. Exports on the other hand increased 14.29 percent YoY to 14,791 units and 5.07 percent on a MoM basis.
      TVS Motor Sales 2021 – Monthly Report
      TVS Motor Sales in 2021
      Taking into account sales through the calendar year of 2021, sales of TVS Motor Company dipped 1.58 percent. Total sales stood at 21,11,726 units, down from 20,78,825 units sold in the same 12 months of 2020.
      The year commenced on a positive note with significant sales growth across the first 6 months of the year except for the month of May 2021 when sales dipped 60.36 percent. Sales over balance 6 months of the past year were all in the red except for the month of September, when sales increased marginally by 0.96 percent. More

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      TVS Sales, Exports Breakup Nov 2021 – Apache, Raider, Jupiter, Ntorq, XL100

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      Image – Auto EraTVS sold a total of 2,56,444 units in domestic and global markets last month as against 3,11,007 units in Nov 2020
      TVS Motor Company has noted a de-growth in domestic sales while exports grew last month. Sales in the domestic market stood at 1,75,940 units, down 29 percent over 2,47,789 units sold in Nov 2020. Exports on the other hand surged to 80,504 units, up 27.34 percent YoY over 63,218 units shipped in November 2020.
      TVS Sales Breakup Nov 2021
      It was TVS Jupiter that posted the most sales with 44,139 units sold last month, down 29.52 percent over 62,626 units sold in November 2020. Jupiter currently holds a 25.09 percent share along with the recently launched Jupiter 125. In other news, the company has increased prices of Jupiter 110 scooter by Rs 600.
      TVS XL100 moped was at No. 2 with sales of 42,558 units last month, down 39.85 percent over 70,750 units sold in November 2020 with a share of 24.19 percent. At No. 3 was TVS Apache motorcycle range, with a 31.16 percent YoY degrowth to 28,608 units, down from 41,557 units sold in November 2020. More recently, TVS Motor Company announced a price hike for Apache RTR 160 4V which has been increased by Rs 1,500 across its Drum and Disc variants. They also launched a new limited edition Apache 165 RP.
      TVS Ntorq sales also dipped YoY by 33.91 percent to 19,157 units, down from 28,987 units sold in November 2020. TVS Raider, launched in India in September 2021 added 10,040 units to total sales in the past month. In domestic markets, every model in the company lineup suffered a de-growth except for iQube and RR310.
      TVS Sales Breakup Nov 2021
      TVS Sport and Radeon saw sales dip 28.10 percent and 26.95 percent respectively while sales of Star City and Pep+ also dipped YoY by 26.47 percent and 44.59 percent respectively. Even as the company noted a YoY de-growth in the case of the Zest by 27.75 percent, sales of the iQube increased by 606.06 percent to 699 units, up from just 99 units sold in November 2020.
      TVS Exports Breakup Nov 2021
      TVS Motor Company saw better exports on a YoY basis. Most of the models in the company lineup saw increased demand in global markets except for the XL, Radeon and RR310 which posted de-growth. Star City 125 saw the most demand, up 48.92 percent to 29,567 units in the past month, from 19,854 units shipped in November 2020.
      Star City also  posted a 10.78 percent YoY growth to 27,318 units while Apache exports increased 20.95 percent to 11,025 units, up from 9,115 units sold in November 2020. TVS Sport and Ntorq also saw a YoY growth of 26.02 percent and 16.94 percent respectively.
      TVS Exports Breakup Nov 2021
      TVS Victor and Wego exports increased 20 percent and 167.39 percent respectively. Jupiter was another model in the company lineup that posted an 816.67 percent YoY growth to 110 units, up from just 12 units shipped in November 2020. XL (186 units), Radeon (80 units) and  RR310 (47 units) suffered de-growth. More

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      New TVS Apache 165 RP Makes More Power Than Yamaha R15 – Specs

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      New TVS Apache 165 RPMore models are expected to make debuts in the RP range based on other Apache models
      Recently, TVS launched the race-spec version of Apache RTR 160 with an increased engine displacement and stiffer riding dynamics. Priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Apache RTR 165 RP is the first bike under the ‘Race Performance (RP)’ brand of motorcycles from TVS.
      Apache RTR 165 RP will be a special edition model limited to only 200 units across the country. The RP range of motorcycles will cater to enthusiastic riders only for whom performance is the biggest universal selling point. The bike features the same mechanical configurations used by the company’s race-spec motorcycle.
      Engineered on the racetrack, Apache RTR 165 RP is inspired by the TVS Racing Group C GP 165R. Ridden by K. Jagan, this motorcycle has won the INMRC championship nine times.
      Apart from revised mechanical configurations, the new bike also gets a new paint scheme and body graphics in order to distinguish itself from its standard sibling. In fact, the livery is in line with the GP 165R used on race tracks. Below is a comparison between Apache 165 RP vs Yamaha R15.
      New TVS Apache 165 RP vs Apache 160 vs Yamaha R15 V4 Vs R15 S
      Updates in Powertrain
      Starting with its powertrain, RTR 165 RP is powered by a heavily reworked 164.9cc, four-valve, single-cylinder engine that dishes out 19.2 bhp at 10,000rpm and 14.2 Nm of peak torque at 8,750rpm. For reference, its sibling RTR 160 4V makes 17.5 bhp at 9,250rpm and 14.73 Nm of torque at 7,250rpm. The motor is paired with a 5-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.
      The increased output has been achieved thanks to a revised cylinder head with a 35 percent higher airflow port and 15 percent bigger valves. Further, the bore-stroke ratio has been revised to 1.37 for the engine to rev freely up to 10,000rpm. A new dome piston has been used to achieve a higher compression ratio.
      Updated Dynamics
      The tweaked dynamics involve a stiffer double-cradle synchro chassis that increases stability by up to 25 percent. While it misses out on an adjustable suspension setup, the floating piston shock absorber at rear sourced from Showa has been race-tuned for compression and rebound damping. Braking has been improved with a new 240mm disc at rear.
      The bike rolls on race-spec ProtorQ SR radial tyres sourced from Eurogrip which offer better grip around corners. Another crucial update includes adjustable clutch and brake levers. At 148kg, RTR 165 RP weighs 2 kilos more than the rear disc brake variant of RTR 160 4V. TVS could introduce RP edition models based on other Apache models in the future as well. More