We have a look back at some of the greatest occasions of 2022 in the Indian two-wheeler scene.From brand names rebounding, to new safety standards being introduced, 2022 had all of it. Weve assembled a list of our highlights from the year passed. Beginning in no specific order: LML brand name resurrectedIn 2022, LML revealed that it would be picking up to the Indian market, which caused nostalgia amongst many. The company stated that it would re-enter our market in the electric space and as such went on to reveal three EV ideas earlier this year. LML prepares to introduce these items in the 2nd half of 2023. Yezdi rebornAnother beloved nameplate resurrected this year was Yezdi. Similar to it made with Jawa, Mahindra-owned Classic Legends revived the renowned Yezdi brand name in 2022 with the launch of 3 new models– the Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure. All three models are powered by a modern-day 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine based upon the Jawa Perak motor, however get some retro style components in keeping with the brands identity. Hero MotoCorp goes electrical, collaborates with Zero Indias biggest two-wheeler maker went into the EV fray with two electric scooters in 2022. Introduced under the new Vida sub-brand, the V1 Plus and V1 Pro, both use a 6kW motor and get a claimed range of 143km and 165km, respectively. However, shipments have only simply started, in mid-December. Aside from these launches, Hero also partnered up with American business Zero Motorcycles to co-develop electric bikes. Hero is said to have made a financial investment of USD 60 million (approx. Rs 490 crore) in Zero Motorcycles, which is likely to give it a substantial stake. Precisely what products spawn from this collaboration remains to be seen. This collaboration comes together with Heros partnership with Taiwanese Gogoro and likewise its stake in Ather Energy.Battery swapping policy introducedIn an effort to promote EVs, the federal government launched a draft policy for carrying out battery switching stations this year. Battery switching enables an owner to eliminate and replace their depleted battery with a completely charged one in a matter of seconds. According to the draft policy, EVs with swappable batteries will be sold without a battery, therefore lowering purchasing expenses for potential clients, and people can set up swapping stations at any area while preserving technical, safety and performance standards.Manufacturers like Hero Electric, Vida, Revolt, Bounce and Simple Energy are the only ones presently providing the detachable battery innovation with their electric two-wheelers. In related news, Taiwan-based Gogoro has actually kickstarted a battery switching pilot task in India, although this project is independent of Hero MotoCorp. Honda, in partnership with HPCL, has likewise begun its battery swap service in the nation, with serious prepare for growth in the future.EV fires, brand-new battery security norms2022 likewise saw brand-new battery safety norms being introduced, following EV fire incidents across the country. These regulations connect to battery cells, battery management systems, onboard battery chargers, designs of the battery pack and thermal propagation. The standards were set to be enforced from October 1, 2022, but their implementation has actually been held off because. In April this year, numerous electric two-wheelers from manufacturers such as Ola Electric, Okinawa Autotech, Jitendra EV and PureEV were reported capturing fire. There was also an incident with an Ather electric scooter that ignited at a Ather service centre, although the business says that this scooter was harmed in a mishap. Taking these EV fire accidents into consideration, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, had actually alerted companies of charges if they were discovered to be irresponsible, and had actually stated they will be bought to recall the defective vehicles.Pillion safetyA action in the right direction, 2022 saw helmets made obligatory for pillion riders in Mumbai. While the rule has actually been on paper for quite a while, it is only now that it is being imposed strictly. Motorists discovered not conforming to the rules will be fined Rs 500. It has only been implemented in Mumbai, the hope is that it gets carried out across the country soon. Crackdown on prohibited low-speed EVs The federal government likewise started punishing dealerships who were offering high-speed electrical scooters as the low-speed range. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued an alert and recommended that states take stringent action versus dealerships flouting the norms.As per the rules, all EVs under 25kph dont need type approvals and can be straight sold without certification. It was discovered that an influx of lorries with speeds as high as 40-50kph were being offered as low-speed two-wheelers across the country from multi-brand dealership outlets, which has resulted in the ministry red-flagging this development.De-FAME-ationEV makers such as Hero Electric and Okinawa Autotech came under the analysis of the federal government this previous year. The Ministry of Heavy Industries suspended incentive payments to these producers for not adhering to the requirement for the localisation of components. The incentives were being offered under the governments Rs 10,000 crore FAME-II plan. The main government also apparently instructed that an audit be carried out by ARAI on other business like Ampere EV, Jitendra EV and RattanIndia Revolt. Since writing this post, the status of Hero Electrics and Okinawas FAME-II incentives were noted as ended on the Ministry of Heavy Industries site. Electric development continues, Ola on topIndias electrical two-wheeler story has grown significantly this year. Month-to-month EV sales crossed the 75,000-unit mark for the very first time in Indian automotive history, which too for two months in a row (October and November). An overall of 4,36,069 systems were sold in the very first eight months of the continuous. This equates into 1,787 e-two-wheelers being offered each day over the 244 days in the April-November 2022 period. Ola Electric is the present market leader in the April-November 2022 duration with an overall of 77,753 units, which translates into a 20 percent market share. Having opened FY2023 with sales of 12,707 systems in April 2022, the company has now topped the monthly sales figures for three successive months– September (9,890 systems), October (16,330 systems) and November (16,325 units). Rest in peace, Rahul Bajaj On a more sombre note, India lost a stalwart of the two-wheeler market this year– Rahul Bajaj. Typically credited as the guy who put India on 2 wheels, the chairman emeritus of Bajaj Auto passed away at the age of 83. He led Bajaj Auto for near 50 years, starting in 1972, and under his leadership, the business ended up being a home name in our nation. MotoGP to race in IndiaOne of the most significant motorsport stories of 2022 was the verification of a Grand Prix of Bharat in the 2023 MotoGP calendar. To be held at the Buddh International Circuit, a deal has actually been signed to bring the premier class of two-wheeler racing in the world to India for seven years. MotoGPs arrival in India is dependent on the circuit being homologated by the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) to guarantee its appropriate for MotoGP racing. TVS races overseas, reaches export milestoneIn 2022, TVS Racing went global by announcing the TVS Asia One-Make Championship which would run alongside FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. In doing so, TVS ended up being the very first Indian manufacturer to start an Asian One Make Racing Championship. The championship would include 16 riders from all over Asia, participating in races in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand, onboard extremely specialised race-spec TVS Apache RR 310s. This year, TVS also clocked 1 million-unit exports in a fiscal year– accomplishing this task for the first time in its history..

The company specified that it would re-enter our market in the electric area and as such went on to reveal three EV concepts previously this year. Hero MotoCorp goes electric, partners up with Zero Indias largest two-wheeler maker entered the EV fray with two electrical scooters in 2022. In April this year, several electrical two-wheelers from manufacturers such as Ola Electric, Okinawa Autotech, Jitendra EV and PureEV were reported catching fire. It was found that an increase of automobiles with speeds as high as 40-50kph were being offered as low-speed two-wheelers throughout the nation from multi-brand dealership outlets, which has resulted in the ministry red-flagging this development.De-FAME-ationEV makers such as Hero Electric and Okinawa Autotech came under the analysis of the federal government this previous year. Electric development continues, Ola on topIndias electrical two-wheeler story has actually grown considerably this year.