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Bajaj has a new Chetak
India based Bajaj Auto makes a comprehensive update to the Chetak
KTM is in worse shape than we reported
Pierer Mobility's problems are even more serious than estimated before. The unsold inventory at KTM is likely a year's worth of sales.
Vmoto to delist from ASX
Vmoto has announced its plans to delist from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The company is unhappy with the market cap it attracts on the ASX, which it feels is not in line with its fundamental value.
The Year 2024 in Review
The industry takes slow yet significant strides towards electrification
Damon's Recipe for Market Disruption
The power vs weight equation is why electric motorcycles are still relative under-performers when it comes to taking on ICE superbikes. Now, Damon suggests that they can do what the elite litre-class supersports promise.
Management shakeout at Damon
Jay Giraud is gone, and co-founder Dominique Kwong has stepped in as interim CEO. Meanwhile, funding remains elusive for the Hypersport to be produced
Vmoto's Strategic Play
Vmoto has turned early stage investor for a host of fleet mobility startups across the world. The investments are in the form of scooters, batteries, chargers, and other fleet infra. This is helping the company get a foothold in a new market with limited spending.
What went wrong with KTM?
Pierer Mobility AG (KTM) has filed for judicial restructuring, a step away from bankruptcy. Sales is slow, marketshare is down, and they are sitting at manhy months of inventory. In the bigger picture, it indicates how fragile the European two-wheeler industry is.
Honda CUV e: vs Activa e:
Why did Honda launch two different scooters on the same platform for India and Indonesia/Europe?
Why Royal Enfield needs to go electric
On the face of it, Royal Enfield, the India-based British heritage ICE brand, should be the last brand to do an electric motorcycle. Yet, here they are with the Flying Flea, and electric motorcycles seem important to them. It is a need, not a luxury
Ola Announces New Mopeds
Ola Electric, the E2W market leader in India announced four new moped models. This would be an all new low-power model range energised by the company's new portable battery packs targeted at fleet operators