INDIA SALES: Top 10 Motorcycles in August 2016 TVS Apache consolidates, Hero Glamour loses third spot to its sibling - Passion After making a comeback to the Top 10 charts in July after a seven-month hiatus, the TVS Apache has further consolidated its place in the list. It has moved up two places to the eighth place with sales of 35,832 units in August 2016. Interestingly, TVS Motor’s Apache series held the ninth spot in the Top 10 list in August last year. In January 2016, TVS had launched its most powerful bike the Apache RTR 200 priced at Rs 89,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). For the first time in the 200cc segment, TVS introduced an oil-cooled combustion chamber with ram air assist, which enables the bike to hit a top speed of 128kph and a 0-60kph time of 3.9 seconds, making it one of the fastest accelerating bikes in its segment. Meanwhile, the top half of the Top 10 table continues to be dominated by Hero MotoCorp. The Splendor series sold a total of 229,061 units in August 2016, which is 16 percent more than July 2016 and 26 percent more year-on-year (YoY).

The strong uptick in Hero’s flagship motorcycle’s sales can be attributed to the recently launched New Splendor iSmart 110, the company’s first in-house developed bike. Meanwhile, the bikemaker is set to launch a facelifted model of the 125cc Super Splendor before the festive season, which may see another surge in the country’s highest-selling motorcycle. At second place, the Hero HF Deluxe sold 127,752 units, continuing its fine run of selling over 100,000+ units every month in 2016. Hero Passion retakes third spot from Glamour The Hero Passion, which was outperformed by the Glamour for two consecutive months, captured back the third spot from its 125cc sibling with sales of 77,581 units in August. The company is further aiming to lift the Passion brand with the launch of the 100cc Passion Pro facelift, which is to be equipped with Hero-patented i3S technology, also offered on two Splendor models – 100cc Splendor iSmart and 110cc Splendor iSmart 110. The Glamour meanwhile remained the top-selling motorcycle in its segment with sales of 74,693 units, beating Honda’s CB Shine for the seventh month running, despite a slight dip in sales compared to sales in July.

On the other hand, Honda’s 125cc CB Shine sold 63,606 units in August – matching its year-on-year numbers and posting a 12 percent jump over July. used ktm bikes for sale in chennaiOn the bright side, the CB Shine SP commuter has crossed the sales milestone of 100,000 units barely nine months since its launch in the domestic market.bmw motorcycle parts louisville ky Meanwhile, Pune-based Bajaj Auto continued to occupy three slots in the bottom half of the table with its Pulsar series and the Platina and CT commuter bikes. bmw motorcycle parts louisville kyThe Pulsar series, which sold a total of 48,910 units, was mainly driven by demand for the 135cc and 150cc models – contributing 33,815 units. bob's motorcycle superstore

It remains to be seen how the 150cc segment, usually dominated by Bajaj and Yamaha, will fare after Hero comes up with the Achiever.uvex motorcycle boots Also read: Top 10 Scooters in August 2016motorcycle accident salem nh While the Bajaj CT sold 44,599 units in August 2016, a 16 percent YoY jump; the Platina sold 29,163 units, down 13 percent month-on-month. Royal Enfield, meanwhile, continued to hold on to the ninth position (which it has held for 7 months out of nine) with sales of the Classic 350 amounting to 32,971 units. A strong rural demand on the back of an ample monsoon season has provided the much-needed fillip to the motorcycle industry and it is likely to soldier on ahead with the same intensity given the start of the festive season, new launches around the corner and the roll-out of the benefits of the Seventh Pay Commission.

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Here are five bikes we think you should consider buying, based on their use and placement in the market. The Honda CB Twister, with its sharpish looks and slightly raked rear is definitely a bike for the younger market, especially college students. With its launch buyers could for the first time get a premium product in terms of feel and equipment in the commuter segment. The CB Twister may be the costliest bike in the segment (high end variant), but it provides the greatest value for money. A trademark of all Honda’s, the bike features a silky smooth 110cc mill. The gearbox too is a wonder to use being precise and not even a little bit notchy. The brakes on the CB Twister are light-years ahead of the competition, which only urges me to say disc brakes must be made mandatory on all new bikes rolling of the production lines in India. The bike sits on tubeless tyres, and even the frame aids for better handling and stability. All these features make the CB Twister great value for money, and being targeted at the younger crowds it’s one of the easiest bikes to learn riding on.

Its low running and maintenance costs mean you can get many miles of practice without breaking the bank, yet its good looks won’t make you shy away from being seen in public. It does cost a considerable sum more than the other bikes in the category, but resale values are just as high. With its great value and style, the CB Twister is the perfect commuting solution, targeted at a younger buyer. Price: Rs 51,856 (ex-showroom Delhi) The Bajaj Discover 100T is truly the mile muncher in the commuter category and makes perfect sense for those who have to commute long distances. Being the only 100cc bike with a 4-valve head and a 5-speed gearbox is bound to earn it some points when compared to some of its rivals Honda Cub technology. The Discover 100T is the most advanced commuter bike in the country and points the way forward in the segment. The bike may not be the most flashy to look at, nor is it cheap, but where the Discover 100T shines is its ability to do more than just the average commuter.

Its increased power and 5-speed gearbox make it an able low speed tourer, adequate for those who have to commute long distances. The Discover 100T is the only performance commuter, yet it returns a gas mileage comparable to the offerings of other manufacturers. The bike is a bit let down with nasty rubber and the lack of a disc brake even as an option. Overall the Bajaj Discover 100T is the more than a commuter bike, yet it falls in the top spot as a commuter bike because of its price and engine displacement. Price: Rs 50,530 (ex-showroom Delhi) Engine: 100cc 4-valve – 10.2bhp Mileage: 87 kmpl (company claimed) If you’re looking at the cheapest solution to personal mobility, you’re looking at Hero’s HF Dawn. The bike combines the age old looks of a motorcycle for the developing world with one of the most refined drivetrains ever produced. It’s the cheapest to own and among the cheapest to run bikes out there. The bike doesn’t have much in terms of looks and equipment, but for that price tag, I’d buy it if it came without wheels.

The tiny price tag is it’s the HF Dawn’s greatest selling point, yet the bike won’t fall to pieces or even return bad gas mileage after years of use and abuse. Built on the same platform as Hero’s Splendor minus a few luxuries like body cladding, alloy wheels and a headlamp surround. The HF Dawn is the cheapest bike to own and one of the cheapest bikes to run and maintain. This makes the HF Dawn a worthy contender in the commuter bike segment and part of our list. Price: Rs 37,350 (ex-showroom Delhi) Engine: 100cc – 7.8 bhp If you’re looking to get from point A to point B in the most efficient way possible, the Splendor is for you. Worshipped by millions, the Hero MotoCorp Splendor is the ultimate commuter bike in India. Though the Splendor is probably the oldest unchanged motorcycle currently available, instead of being a weakness, this is actually its strength. The Splendor is a tried and tested motorcycle and its success is only gauged by the huge number of people riding them.

The 100cc mill is not only refined, but provides an astronomical gas mileage. It ticks the bill for everything you’d expect from a commuter. Its aged styling, dearth of power and lack of newer equipment such as disc brakes and tubeless tyres doesn’t seem to deter buyers. The strong points of the Splendor instead lie in its cheap cost of ownership, running and maintenance. In addition to this the bike can be practically serviced even in the most remote place in the country due to Hero’s large network of dealerships. In terms of a bike used to commute from point A to point B, you can’t really get better than the Hero MotoCorp splendour. Price: Rs 43,750 (ex-showroom Delhi) If you’re looking to buy a motorcycle that’ll double as a work horse, the TVS Max 4R is for you. It’s the only commuter bike in India to feature a split seat. However, its makers weren’t really looking at the performance gains that come with a split seat, like on many bigger bikes. What they did instead was create India’s, if not the world’s, first load carrying (cargo) motorcycle.