Bike News In India
Bajaj Auto new offering in the 100cc segment, the Bajaj Discover DTS-Si, has sold a record 500,000 numbers in 225 days of its launch. The bike which was launched in July 2009 has possibly set a new benchmark for any bike to reach a record 500,000 numbers within the shortest span of time. It has also attained the leadership in states like West Bengal and entire North East region by becoming the highest selling brand in the overall two-wheeler category. The company has already ramped up the production from current 75,000 units to 1 lakh units per month to meet the overwhelming demand. This super-fuel-efficient bike gives an on-road, mileage of 80 km/litre on account of the ‘Digital Twin Spark - Swirl induction’ version 2.0 engine series that powers the bike.
German based motorcycle company, BMW is reported to introduce its new sports bike 'BMW K1300S' by mid of this year in India. The fabulous bike of BMW is to come with 1293cc engine capacity. The engine of BMW K1300s is equipped with liquid cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder and Transverse. This sports bike delivers a maximum power of 175 Bhp at 9,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 140Nm at 8,250 rpm. BMW K1300S bike's fuel tank capacity is 19 litres. The company has not yet declared about fuel economy in city and on highway. It should have a top speed of200 km/h.
World's largest auto major, Honda Motorcycle and scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said on Tuesday, the company intends to assemble a second bikes production plant in the country. Honda Bike India will mark a total investment of Rs. 4.7 billion ($103 million) with an annual capacity of manufacturing 600,000 units of bikes. HMSI's second plant would be finally operational from the second half of next year. The company's current capacity is at 1.25 million units. Honda Motors is growing its existing capacity to 1.55 million units by the end of this month, it said in the statement.
Country's biggest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Honda Motors has reported raised sales by 16.13 per cent at 382,096 units in February. The company has sold 329,005 vehicles in the same period of last year. During the current fiscal year, company will target four million to touch 41,85,492 units. Crossing the four million accumulative sales mark with a full month to go in the financial year is indeed inspiriting,'said Anil Dua, senior vice president of Hero Honda Motors.
With significant contributions across all segments, TVS Motor Company has posted 31% growth registering total two wheeler sales of 140,544 units in the month of February 2010 against 107,301 units in the same month of the previous financial year. Cumulative growth for the period April 2009 to February 2010 stood at 1,375,176 units against 1,207,754 units in the comparable period of the previous year, a growth of 14%.The company’s three wheeler sales also posted sizeable growth over February 2009, generating highest ever sales. Domestic sales posted growth of 34% registering 121,403 units in February 2010 in comparison with 90,718 units in the February 2009.
Country's one of the biggest two-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Automobiles has registered 78.03 per cent sales growth at 2,34,623 units in Feb, 2010. According to last year sales reports, the company had sold 1,31,785 motorcycles in the Indian auto market, said in statement. Two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicles of the company has been sold 74.71 per cent which stood at 2,68,678 units in the last month as against 1,53,782 vehicles in the same period a year ago. The company has robust sales of its quality product like Bajaj Pulsar and Bajaj Discover range, it added.
Continuing to ride northwards, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd., has registered sales of 25,766 units in February 2010 as compared to 17,407 units in February last year. The company has clocked domestic sales of 16,313 units in February 2010 as compared to 13,848 units in the same month last year. The export figures stood at 9,453 units in February 2010 while in Feb 2009 Yamaha exported 3,559 units. “Our domestic sales continue to be strong for our premium segment products like Yamaha YZF-R15, Yamaha Fazer, Yamaha FZ-S and Yamaha FZ-16. Interestingly, these models have also received overwhelming response in overseas market like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangaldesh and Columbia resulting in increased export sales. We are confident of achieving 3.1 lakh units target in domestic market and are aiming to more than double our exports to 1.5 lakh units this year compared to sales in 2009”, said Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO & MD, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Bajaj Automobiles India Limited has re-launched Bajaj Platina 125cc in the auto market. The company claims for some changes like cosmetic and modified powertrain capacity. New Bajaj Platina 125cc has now taken a decent look. Upgraded model price has also been hiked by the company that is Rs.36,000(ex-showroom price, new Delhi). The new Platina 125cc engine equipped with 8.5PS of peak power at 7000rpm and 10Nm of peak torque at 4000rpm. Earlier, this model engine developed 9.5ps of peak power and 10.85Nm of peak torque.
Japanese based auto maker Yamaha's Indian arm, India Yamaha Motor has posted sales of 48.02 per cent with 25,766 units last month. The company had sold 17,407 units in the same month last year. YES! Yamaha is also giving a excellent performance in the domestic market. It has registered sales at 17.80 per cent to 16,313 units by February, 2010, compared with 13,848 units in the same month last year. Yamaha Motor company is targeting to sell 3.1 lakh units in the domestic market. It is also focusing to more than double its exports to 1.5 lakh units this year. Company's domestic sales keep to be strong for our premium segment products such a Yamaha FZ-1 ,Yamaha YZF-R15 ,Yamaha Fazer and Yamaha FZ-S
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Country's one of the biggest two-wheeler manufacturer, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Limited (HMSI) today, has introduced its Honda Riding Trainer (HRT) programme. This programme is offered at the company's exclusive showrooms. Company's sixth intensive centre in the state, where the two-wheeler major has launched the programme. Honda riding trainer programme is aimd at educating for easy bike riding and bike riders' on road safety. Honda Motorcycle intends to introduce the programme in four more towns of the state within March 31, 2010. The company's demand to have receive a acceptable response to the HRT Programme. This trainer programme will enable the riders to predict various dangerous situations on road and learn to be a safe rider. HMSI has trained 350 new learners in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
After the superior performance by the two-wheelers company, Mahindra Two Wheeler, in the Indian auto market, the company has targeted more than single digit growth in the two wheeler segment. One of the leading auto maker, Mahindra & Mahindra is keeping eyes on double-digit growth on two-wheelers manufacture by the next five years,"Said Anoop Mathur, President of Mahindra's two-wheeler wing. Forever, the company look to grow opportunities as part of the $6.3 billion M&M Group. Mathur said," Mahindra2wheelers marketing opportunities coupled with vehicle brand value and hard work would definitely help us to achieve our goals. According to a reputed news agency in India, the group philosophy is to boost faster by catching opportunities. He added that we are part of the group and not exempted from that. We are also looking for opportunities that would help us grow faster. Mahindra & Mahindra aims to sale 15,000 units per month by April.
TVS Motors has done a little bit modification on its 110cc TVS Star city motorcycle. Presently, TVS Star city is available at price tags of Rs.42,740. But its modified model price has not yet decided by the company. There is a change of the power-horse design on the fuel tank as a new graphical pattern, which will be indicated as a muscular bike in 110cc segment. Colour option has also much different in the various quality. Upgraded bike is coming with additional feature, who can give a lot of advantages, while ride the bike on the urban roads. You can also charge our mobile in this bike, because new model has a 12V mobile charger just behind the front left indicator. This features is generally comes in new TVS Scooty. TVS has launched a gearless bike in India, first by any bike company in India.
TVS Motors, Chennai-based auto manufacturer to sign a memorandum of understanding with India's largest leader State Bank of India (SBI) for funding its dealers. Auto firm said in a statement,"SBI will provide over 600 founding dealers status for TVS Motors across the country to enable them to post their zoom working capital and boost vehicle stocks. Their access to such fund at attractive interest rates will help them in increasing their dealership offer better retails services to the customers,"TVS Motor President(Marketing) H.S. Goindi said.
Country's one of the leading two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Automobiles has more reason to celebrate this week as its latest Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS has done a magnificent business over 50,000 units sold in just 75 days since Launch. Bajaj Auto, the 135cc DTS-i engine in Pulsar 135 LS is a first of its kind in the world which comes with 4 valves. This engine has installed first time in 135cc segment that can be revved as high as 10500 rpm because of its four smaller valves. Its featuring the most sexy looks like the two piece handle bars, split grab rails and sporty split seats with a competitive price tag of Rs. 51,000(ex-showroom). Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS model surly take a strong position as the king of 135cc segment.
Chennai based Eicher Motor company's arm, Royal Enfield has intended to hike the prices of bikes by the April, 2010. The company had launched its two new heavy bikes in India, last year. These bikes are Royal Enfield Bullet classic 500 and Royal Enfield Bullet classic 350. Royal Enfield bikes in India will be expensive to make them compliant with new emission norms, which will come into effect from 2010. According to the new BS III norms and BS IV norms, currently, the company is working on upgrading its models, which are selling well in Indian auto market. Eicher Motors Managing Director and CEO Siddhartha Lal says," The new upgrade models engines will be different caliber and that will make them expensive.