- KTM 250 Duke
- KTM
- Bajaj Auto
- KTM 390 Duke
- Quickshifter+
KTM 250 Duke Gets All-New 5-inch TFT Display With Navigation & Bluetooth Connectivity
- by MT Bureau
- October 11, 2024
KTM, one of the leading premium European motorcycle brands in India, has upgraded its largest selling 250cc motorcycle – the KTM 250 Duke.
The updated 250 Duke now gets ride modes – Street & track; new LED headlamps; and an all-new 5-inch colour TFT display equipped with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.
The motorcycle comes equipped with an all-new powerful LED headlamp with integrated LED pilot lights. This new LED headlamp setup enhances the motorcycle's aggressive appearance, bringing it closer in style to its larger siblings.
The new 5-inch colour TFT display, derived from the Gen-3 KTM 390 Duke, provides all the critical information at a glance. The bonded glass display is paired with a new switch cube, with 4-way menu switches that allow easy interaction with all vehicle functions - even smartphone connectivity. The connectivity functions allow riders to control the music, take incoming calls, and also provides turn-by-turn navigation when paired through the KTM My-Ride app.
The KTM 250 Duke two riding modes can be easily toggled using the TFT display. The track screen transforms the 5-inch TFT display graphics to be more race-focused, enlarging the rev counter, showing the lap-timer, selected gear display, reduces the size of the speed readout, and shows preferred rider aid settings. Lap Timer Functionality allows enthusiasts to measure lap times and in turn refine their skills and compete against their personal bests.
The motorcycle is also equipped with Quickshifter+ as standard which allows upshifts and downshifts to be performed without the need to pull the clutch lever. The main benefits include shorter shift times and a more precise and smoother ride. The load reversal impact on the rear wheel is noticeably reduced, traction is improved, and the rider can keep full grip on the handlebar. With the new TFT, Riders can now easily enable or disable the bi-directional Quickshifter+ with just a few clicks, allowing for seamless gear shifts both up and down.
With a paired Bluetooth helmet headset, the connected function allows a KTM My Ride-equipped bike to take control of the smartphone's music player for listening while riding. Using the left handlebar-mounted menu switch, the rider can toggle between tracks on a playlist or music archive and control the volume, with the information of the track displayed on the bike's TFT screen.
Supermoto ABS means disengaging the ABS braking function on the rear end of the bike is easily switchable through the TFT display. This is provided for specific purposes, such as controlled slides needed for competition or the demands of Supermoto riding.
Riders can customise their shift RPM and limit RPM using the left handlebar-mounted menu switch. After setting, the 5-inch colour TFT display transforms between a dark-themed and an orange-themed display. This adds to the overall riding experience.
- Hero MotoCorp
- Hero Premia
- Vida
- Harley-Davidson
- X440
- Niranjan Prabhu
Hero MotoCorp Records Best-Ever Festive Season Sales With 1.6 Million Two-Wheelers
- by MT Bureau
- November 04, 2024
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, achieved its highest-ever retail sales during the recent 32-day festive period, starting from Navratri.
The company states it sold 1.6 million two-wheelers, up 13 percent YoY, with robust demand from both urban and rural India.
Hero MotoCorp’s growth was led by the 125cc motorcycle segment, with Xtreme 125R, as a key driver, while the 100cc segment also contributed positively to the company's strong sales performance.
Vida, Hero MotoCorp's electric vehicle brand, also achieved a significant milestone of 11,600 unit sales during the same period. The OEM say the EV business was leveraging Hero Premia and Hero 2.0 outlets, in conjunction with a heightened emphasis on the Top 30 towns, which yielded positive results.
In the premium space, the Harley-Davidson X440 went home to 2,800 buyers. The company expects further growth as it expands the Premia network to over 100 locations by the end of this fiscal year.
Niranjan Gupta, CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said “For the second consecutive year we have achieved our highest-ever festive retail sales, which is a testament to Hero MotoCorp's position as the preferred brand in India. We are grateful for the unwavering trust of our millions of customers. There has been good momentum and growth in most parts of the country with rural sales catching up with the urban segment in the latter half of the festive season. We expect the momentum to continue and are optimistic about the remainder of the year.”
- TVS Motor Co
- two-wheeler
- electric vehicle
- three-wheeler
- record
- sales
TVS Motor Co Registers Best-Ever Monthly Sales Of 489,015 Units In October
- by MT Bureau
- November 01, 2024
TVS Motor Company, one of the largest two- and three-wheeler manufacturer in the country, has announced it has achieved its best-ever monthly sales at 489,015 units in October 2024 with a growth of 13 percent as against 434,714 units in October 2023.
The two-wheeler business registered growth of 14 percent with 478,159 units units sold, as against 420,610 units sold last year. Of this domestic sales grew 13 percent at 344,957 units, including 230,822 motorcycles and 193,439 scooters.
The company also grew its electric two-wheeler sales by 45 percent at 29,308 units, as against 20,153 units a year ago.
In terms of exports, the company shipped 95,708 units, up 9 percent YoY, as against 87,952 units last year. Two-wheeler sales grew by 16 percent at 75,653 units.
In the three-wheeler segment the company sold 10,856 units last month, down 23 percent YoY.
- Itaru Otani
- Yamaha Motor India Group
- Eishin Chihana
- Yamaha
- Call of Blue
Itaru Otani Becomes The New Chairman Of Yamaha Motor India Group
- by MT Bureau
- November 01, 2024
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) has announced the appointment of Itaru Otani as the new Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group. He succeeds Eishin Chihana who had assumed the position in December 2021.
The company states that Otani brings over three decades of experience with Yamaha Motor Company, having held key leadership roles across global markets, including Australia, Brazil, and Japan.
With expertise spanning sales, marketing, and corporate strategy, he has consistently focused on motorcycle business operations, strengthening Yamaha’s position worldwide. Prior to this role, Otani served as Chief General Manager, leading the Land Mobility Business Operations based out of Japan.
Itaru Otani said, “It’s a privilege to lead Yamaha in a country as vibrant and full of potential as India. The aspirations of Indian consumers are evolving rapidly, and we see incredible opportunities to bring in products that blend Yamaha’s global expertise with the unique needs and desires of Indian riders. Our focus will be on promoting exciting, stylish and sporty two-wheelers that not only align with the market’s expectations but also set new benchmarks in design, quality, and innovation. I am looking forward to further strengthen Yamaha in India under ‘The Call of the Blue’ brand campaign and drive forward our long-term vision by unlocking new avenues of growth in one of the world’s most dynamic two-wheeler markets.”
- Royal Enfield
- B Govindarajan
Royal Enfield Clocks Highest Monthly Wholesales Of 110,574 In October
- by MT Bureau
- November 01, 2024
Royal Enfield, one of the leading mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer, has announced its best-ever monthly performance.
The company reported wholesales of 110,574 motorcycles, up 31 percent YoY, as compared to 84,437 motorcycles sold for the same period last year.
During the period the company exported 8,688 motorcycles as compared to 3,477 motorcycles last year.
B Govindarajan, CEO, Royal Enfield said, “The month of October has been truly remarkable for Royal Enfield, we have broken records with a whopping 100,000+ sales in a single month! This is our biggest and milestone festive season sale and surpasses all our previous sales performance records. Last month we announced our debut in Bangladesh market and the response from the riding community has been incredible. All our new and existing motorcycles have continued to perform well and we are confident that with our upcoming launches we will be able to sustain this growth momentum. As we soon unfold our next chapter of sustainable mobility, we are excited to shape the future of motorcycling while remaining committed to delivering the essence of pure riding experiences.”
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