TVS Motor Company posts 12% sales growth in November 2017

TVS Motor Company registered a sales growth of 12% increase from 224,971 units in November 2016 to 251,965 units in the month of November 2017.

Two-Wheeler

Total two-wheeler registered growth of 11.1% with sales increasing from 219,088 units in November 2016 to 243,323 units in November 2017. Domestic two-wheelers recorded growth of 6.1% with sales increasing from 191,499 units in November 2016 to 203,138 units in November 2017. Scooter sales of the Company grew by 7.2% from 73,135 units in November 2016 to 78,397 units in November 2017. Motorcycles sales grew by 37.3% with sales increasing from 67,896 units in November 2016 to 93,202 units in November 2017.

Exports

The Company's total exports grew by 43.8% from 32,829 units registered in the month of November 2016 to 47,207 units in November 2017. Two-wheeler exports grew by 45.7% increasing from 27,589 units in November 2016 to 40,185 units in November 2017.

Three-Wheeler

Three-wheeler of the Company grew by 46.9% increasing from 5,883 units in November 2016 to 8,642 units registered in November 2017.

Source: TVS

Honda Announcements at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show - Motorcycles

Motorcycles

• Honda Riding Assist-e:
  The Honda Riding Assist-e is an experimental motorcycle model Honda developed by applying proprietary balance control technologies Honda amassed through its research in the field of robotics. Honda’s aim for this model is to offer motorcycle riders greater peace of mind and make life with motorcycles more fun for people by mitigating the risk of a fall.
• Neo Sports Café Concept:
  Honda exhibited the world premiere of the Neo Sports Café Concept, which is a concept model for a naked sports model that combines the fun and beauty of a sports bike with a new-generation motorcycle package.
• Super Cub 110, a commemorative model recognizing the 100 million-unit milestone:
  The Super Cub 110 is a special model Honda produced exclusively for the Tokyo Motor Show to commemorate the achievement of the 100 million-unit global production milestone this year and the 60th anniversary next year for the Super Cub series.
• Super Cub C125:
  The Super Cub C125 inherited and evolved the attractive design and functionality as a personal commuter from the first-generation Super Cub (C100). This new 125cc model features the latest equipment such as a smart key and electric seat opener and yet realizes ample power for a comfortable riding experience.
• Monkey 125:
  A 125cc horizontal, single-cylinder engine was installed to the signature body of the Honda Monkey with a sense of intentional deformation which comes from the short & tall body proportion unique to the Monkey series. Adopting unique features such as LED lights and digital meters, the Monkey 125 explores the new appeal of the Honda Monkey model.
• GOLD WING TOUR / GOLD WING:
  Honda exhibited the Japan premiere of the Honda Gold Wing grand touring model, which has been evolving as a flagship motorcycle model of Honda and will undergo a full model change. The all-new Gold Wing features new technologies including a newly-developed horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder engine, 7-speed DCT and Honda’s original double wishbone suspension. The Gold Wing is planned to go on sale through Honda’s new “Honda Dream” sales channel to be launched in April 2018.
• PCX ELECTRIC:
  The PCX Electric is an electric scooter equipped with a high-output motor developed independently by Honda as well as the Honda Mobile Power Pack, a detachable mobile battery pack. Honda PCX Electric is scheduled to go on sale in 2018 in the Asia region including Japan.
• PCX HYBRID:
  Honda newly-developed an original hybrid system designed for motorcycles. This compact hybrid system employs a high-output battery and ACG starter to assist the engine and enables PCX Hybrid to realize a “torqueful” riding performance. Honda PCX Hybrid is scheduled to go on sale in 2018 in the Asia region including Japan.
• CROSS CUB 110:
  Featuring a crossover style which will look good for both urban area riding and outdoor activities, the Cross Cub 110 proposes a new value of Honda Cub motorcycles. As a model oriented toward recreational use, the “tough” image is being emphasized with the adoption of a leg shield and wider tires.

Source: Honda