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TVS Tops India's Motorcycle Sales in July, Crosses 600,000 Units to Beat Honda and Hero
TVS Motor topped India's two-wheeler wholesale rankings in July for the second straight month, crossing 600,000 units for the first time and surpassing both Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and Hero MotoCorp. The company spans commuter bikes like the Raider, Apache performance models, Jupiter scooters and the iQube electric scooter, while also manufacturing motorcycles for BMW Motorrad and rebuilding Britain's Norton brand — making it one of the industry's most diversified players.
RideApart · 8/5/2026
TVS to Showcase X Flagship Electric Scooter at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026
TVS Motor Company will exhibit its premium electric scooter, the TVS X, at the 2026 NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo. It's powered by an 11kW (15PS) motor, hitting 0-40km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 105km/h. The scooter features a 4.44kWh battery pack, a 10.2-inch TFT touchscreen, multiple ride modes, regenerative braking, cruise control, and ABS.
Nepal Drives · 8/5/2026
KTM Hikes 390 Adventure Prices by Up to Rs 8,000 in India, Pushing the S Past the 4 Lakh Mark
KTM has raised prices across its four-model 390 Adventure range in India by up to Rs 8,000, with no mechanical changes. The base 390 Adventure now costs Rs 2.88 lakh, the Adventure X Rs 3.50 lakh, the off-road-focused Adventure R Rs 3.86 lakh, and the flagship Adventure S Rs 4.05 lakh, crossing the Rs 4 lakh mark for the first time. The R and S took the biggest hikes at Rs 8,000 each.
Autocar India · 8/3/2026
TVS Motor Posts Record 630,000 Units in July as EV Sales Jump 158%
India's TVS Motor sold a record 630,000 units in July 2026, up 38% from 456,000 units a year earlier. Electric two-wheeler sales also hit a new high of 60,934 units, an increase of 158% over the 23,605 units sold in July 2025, with the EV shift helping drive the company's overall sales record.
BikeAdvice · 8/3/2026
TVS Sets New Monthly EV Registration Record at 55,480 Units
TVS Motor recorded 55,480 electric two-wheeler registrations in India in July 2026, its highest monthly total. VAHAN data shows it surpassed the previous record of 51,781 set in March, as well as Bajaj Auto's 45,592 and Ather Energy's 30,324 registrations for July.
Business Today · 8/3/2026
Next-Generation Bajaj Pulsar 125 Spotted Before August 12 Launch
Bajaj's next-generation Pulsar 125 has been seen at a dealership ahead of its official August 12 launch, revealing new styling, a new frame and a monoshock. It uses 17-inch wheels with a front disc and rear drum brake, plus LED lighting and a Bluetooth-ready colour LCD.
BikeWale · 8/2/2026
Royal Enfield July Sales Rise 34% to 118,232 Units
Royal Enfield sold 118,232 motorcycles in July 2026, up 34% year on year. Indian domestic sales rose 38% to 105,317 units and exports gained 10% to 12,915; Eicher Motors has approved a ₹12.25 billion first-phase investment for a new Andhra Pradesh plant.
BikeAdvice · 8/1/2026
Royal Enfield’s 25 India-Only Shotgun 650 Rough Crafts Bikes Sell Out in Three Minutes
Royal Enfield’s Shotgun 650 collaboration with Rough Crafts sold out its 25-bike India allocation within three minutes of online orders opening. More than 9,000 people registered interest for the 100-unit global run, priced in India at Rs 5.75 lakh. Each bike combines black finishes with a gold-leaf stripe, brass badge, and individual number.
BikeAdvice · 7/30/2026
Royal Enfield Posts Record 332,940 Quarterly Sales, Approves Rs. 1,225 Crore Plant
Royal Enfield shipped a record 332,940 motorcycles in the first quarter of FY2026-27, up 27% year on year. Parent Eicher Motors approved Rs. 1,225 crore for phase one of a new plant in Tada, Andhra Pradesh, intended to add annual capacity for 450,000 motorcycles by FY2029-30.
GaadiWaadi · 7/30/2026
Honda Expands India as a Global Hub With Refreshed CB350s and 650,000 More Annual Capacity
Honda is strengthening India as a manufacturing and export hub while preparing ten locally produced motorcycles and scooters, including seven new models and three updates. The CB350, CB350C and CB350RS receive new colors but retain their 348.36cc single-cylinder hardware. A fourth line at the Vithalapur plant is due in 2027, adding 650,000 units of annual capacity and lifting the site to 2.61 million.
RideApart · 7/28/2026
Indian EV Startup Avore Launches its EX Electric Motorcycle Range
Gujarat-based EV brand Avore has launched its EX electric motorcycle range in India, comprising three models — EX1, EX2 and EX2S — priced between Rs 1.23-1.70 lakh. The launch adds a new domestic player to India's fast-growing electric motorcycle segment.
BikeAdvice · 7/28/2026
Hero Vida Makes Its First Move Abroad Into Nepal With the VX2 Scooter and the Dirt.E K3
Hero MotoCorp has chosen Nepal as the first overseas market for its electric brand Vida. Partnering with CG Motors, part of the local Chaudhary Group, it will sell the VX2 electric scooter in Go and Plus versions and the Dirt.E K3 electric off-road bike aimed at younger riders. The expansion follows 102,097 domestic sales in India between January and June 2026.
Motoroids · 7/27/2026
India's River Indie Passes 50,000 Units Built as June Sales Jump 264% Into the EV Scooter Top Five
River Mobility of India has reached cumulative production of 50,000 Indie electric scooters at its Hoskote plant in Karnataka, in under three years from launch. June sales of 5,217 units were up 264.32% from 1,432 a year earlier, putting it in India's top five for monthly electric two-wheeler sales. Its retail network has also grown from 34 stores in October 2025 to more than 75.
RushLane · 7/27/2026
Honda Bets Big on India: New Two-Wheelers, Exports, EV and Flex-Fuel
Honda has laid out a plan to place India at the centre of its future global two-wheeler business. Following the reveal of 10 'Made in India' products, it is pushing exports, deeper localisation and multiple powertrains including EV and flex-fuel. With premium motorcycles also on the horizon, Honda is stepping up an India-led offensive.
GaadiWaadi · 7/27/2026
Bajaj to Launch 10 New Two-Wheelers by September
India's Bajaj Auto is readying a major product offensive ahead of the festive season, planning to launch 10 new two-wheelers by September. The lineup is expected to include two new Pulsar motorcycles and several Chetak variants. Coming after Honda's own product reveal, it sharpens the fight in the world's largest two-wheeler market.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/27/2026
Hero MotoCorp's Vida Enters Nepal With VX2 Scooter and Dirt.e K3
Hero MotoCorp's electric brand Vida has entered Nepal as its first international market, partnering with local firm CG Motors to launch the VX2 electric scooters and the youth-oriented Dirt.e K3 electric off-roader. It's Vida's first move outside India, a strategic step toward wider electric two-wheeler adoption across South Asia.
GaadiWaadi · 7/27/2026
Honda to Add Third Line at India's Tapukara Plant, Topping 2 Million/Year
Honda's Indian two-wheeler unit HMSI will add a third production line at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan, investing about 15 billion rupees for a 2028 start, adding 670,000 units to push capacity past 2 million a year.
Webike · 7/27/2026
Piaggio to Launch a Made-in-India Scooter Range in 2027
Piaggio is developing a new range of India-specific commuter scooters for a 2027 launch, a renewed push into the mass-market segment to take on the Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access head-on.
GaadiWaadi · 7/27/2026
Royal Enfield's 'RE-BALANCE' Strategy Keeps ICE Central While Scaling EVs
Royal Enfield has unveiled 'RE-BALANCE,' a strategy for balancing ICE and EV investment. Chairman Siddhartha Lal said, 'We are building this electric future with real commitment. At the same time, petrol motorcycles will remain central to Royal Enfield for as long as we possibly can.' The first Flying Flea electric model, the FF.C6, has opened its inaugural store in Bengaluru and is set to launch commercially next fiscal year.
Autocar Professional · 7/27/2026
A Six-Stroke Engine From India Claims Up to 176 km/l: Revolution or Just a Promise?
As nearly the whole industry bets on electrification, a very different approach from India is drawing attention. Inventor Shailendra Singh Gaur claims to have developed a six-stroke engine capable of an extraordinary 176 km/l. Adding extra strokes to sharply raise thermal efficiency, its feasibility and mass-production viability draw skepticism, sparking debate over whether it's a revolution or merely a promise.
MotoJornal · 7/26/2026
India's River Mobility Ships the 50,000th Indie Electric Scooter, With a New Model in Development
Indian electric two-wheeler startup River Mobility has announced the shipment of the 50,000th unit of its Indie electric scooter, and says a new model is also in development. The milestone shows steady growth for an emerging EV brand and reflects one corner of India's electrification race.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/26/2026
TVS Publishes Its June and Q2 2026 Sales Breakdown, Mapping the Jupiter, Apache and iQube
Indian two-wheeler major TVS has published a model-by-model sales breakdown for June and Q2 2026. The figures for mainstays such as the Jupiter, Apache, the electric iQube, the Ntorq and the Raider reveal both demand patterns in the Indian market and how far electrification has come.
RushLane · 7/26/2026
India's FMSCI Gains National Sports Federation Status, a Boost for Motorsport Development
According to RushLane, India's motorsport governing body, the FMSCI, has been granted 'National Sports Federation' status. The recognition comes amid growing momentum to build out competitive racing infrastructure in India, and is also being watched as a potential stepping stone toward F1's return to the country.
RushLane · 7/24/2026
Royal Enfield Sells 250,000 Bikes in 3 Months, Outselling Harley-Davidson and Indian Combined
According to RideApart, Royal Enfield sold roughly 250,000 motorcycles over the past three months, surpassing the combined sales of Harley-Davidson and Indian. Even amid economic uncertainty, the brand's affordable pricing and solid value continue to prove their strength.
RideApart · 7/24/2026
Honda Unveils Ten New Models at Once for India
Honda has unveiled ten new models for the Indian market all at once. The lineup spans the CB350 series, the CB500, the XR300L/XR300 Rally, the Rebel 300/500, and even the electric scooter QC3. It's a clear offensive in the world's largest motorcycle market, with the first launches planned for this year's Diwali shopping season.
Bike India · 7/24/2026
Honda Unveils 10 New Motorcycles at Once in India, Including Rebel 300, CB500, ADV160 in Its Biggest-Ever Push
Honda unveiled ten motorcycles in India at once — seven all-new models and three updates — including the Rebel 300, CB500, and ADV160, in one of its biggest product pushes ever. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is aiming to strengthen its presence in the Indian market.
GaadiWaadi · 7/24/2026
Bajaj Marks Pulsar's 25th Anniversary With Global 'My Pulsar Story' Campaign, Putting Riders Center Stage
According to Motoroids, Bajaj Auto has launched a global campaign, 'My Pulsar Story,' to mark the 25th anniversary of its storied Pulsar brand. The initiative puts the stories of the people behind each bike front and center, celebrating a brand beloved by countless riders.
Motoroids · 7/24/2026
Yamaha India June Sales Hit 66,573 Units, Up 49.88% Year-on-Year as Domestic Demand Surges
According to RushLane, Yamaha India's domestic sales reached 66,573 units in June 2026, up 49.88% from 44,417 units in June 2025. A broad range of models — including the RayZR, FZ, R15, Fascino, and Aerox — contributed to the surge.
RushLane · 7/24/2026
Bajaj to Launch 10 New Pulsar Models by September, Boost Production Capacity by 25%
India's Bajaj Auto plans to roll out 10 new models in its flagship Pulsar line by September, according to reports. Alongside the lineup expansion, the company is reportedly raising production capacity by roughly 25%, positioning itself to both defend its domestic market share and expand exports. Competition in India's motorcycle market looks set to intensify further.
RushLane · 7/24/2026
Bajaj Confirms Electric Motorcycle, Export Markets Get It First
Bajaj Auto has officially confirmed the launch of an electric motorcycle, with the export market debut coming before its domestic India launch. The strategy marks Bajaj's entry into electric motorcycles starting overseas rather than at home.
The Bike Junction · 7/24/2026
Honda India Unveils 10 New Two-Wheelers Spanning Every Segment
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has unveiled ten new two-wheelers made in India, including models like the ADV160, Rebel 300 and CB500 line, spanning scooters through adventure and cruiser segments in one sweeping lineup expansion.
Rushlane · 7/24/2026
India's Top Five Two-Wheeler Brands Line Up New Models: Hero Karizma XMR 250, TVS Zeppelin R and More
India's best-selling two-wheeler brands have laid out their upcoming launches. Hero MotoCorp, quiet through 2026 with only flex-fuel versions of existing models, is expected to launch the all-new Karizma XMR 250 in August. Bajaj is preparing an adventure bike under a new sub-brand plus the next-generation Pulsar Classic, while TVS has the mid-range Zeppelin R cruiser and the 300cc-class RTS X supermoto-style adventure in the pipeline.
ZigWheels · 7/24/2026
Royal Enfield Tops 300,000 Units Again in Q1 FY27, with 350cc Models Driving 85%
Royal Enfield shipped 301,174 units in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q1 FY27), crossing the 300,000-unit quarterly mark once again. The core 350cc portfolio accounted for 85% of the segment, continuing to underpin the company's growth.
GaadiWaadi · 7/23/2026
Bajaj to Launch 10 New Models in Six Weeks; 125cc Commuter 'Glider' Also Surfaces
Bajaj Auto is set to launch as many as 10 new models in the Indian market over the next six weeks. The lineup includes two new 125-160cc Pulsar models, and the upcoming 125cc commuter is expected to carry the name 'Glider.' A relentless wave of new-model launches is about to begin in the world's largest motorcycle market.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/23/2026
Bajaj to Launch Its First Electric Motorcycle in FY28, Prioritizing Export Over Domestic Pulsar Electrification
India's Bajaj Auto has indicated it plans to launch its first electric motorcycle in FY28 (fiscal year 2027). CFO Dinesh Thapar mentioned this at a post-earnings briefing. The company will electrify its flagship Pulsar and Boxer models, adopting an 'export-first' strategy that launches them in overseas markets before rolling out domestically. Supply will come from the Pune plant, with production capacity planned to increase by around 20%.
Business Today · 7/23/2026
Yamaha India June 2026 Sales Up 50% YoY, R15 Posts Triple-Digit Growth
Yamaha Motor India posted strong sales growth of 50% year-on-year in June 2026, with the R15 recording triple-digit YoY growth. Key models driving the results included the RayZR, MT-15, R15, FZ, XSR 155 and Aerox, with a broad lineup contributing to the strong numbers.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/23/2026
TVS Brings Electric Scooter Orbiter to Nepal, Expanding EV Push Beyond India
India's TVS Motor has launched its Orbiter electric scooter in Nepal, extending its electrification efforts outside India. The move is seen as part of a broader EV push across South Asia, carrying electric two-wheeler expertise built at home into neighboring markets.
ACKO Drive · 7/22/2026
Bajaj to Soon Upgrade Its 125-160cc Range in India
Bajaj Auto is expected to soon refresh its 125-160cc lineup in India. Current models in this range include the Freedom 125 CNG and the Pulsar series; the move is seen as an effort to strengthen competitiveness in this volume segment.
BikeWale · 7/22/2026
Royal Enfield Tops 100,000 Domestic Sales in June, Classic 350 Leads as Bullet 350 Grows Fastest
According to India's BikeAdvice, Royal Enfield's domestic sales topped the 100,000 mark again in June 2026. The 350cc range accounted for over 95% of total sales, led by the Classic 350, while the Bullet 350 posted the highest growth rate. The results underscore continued strong demand for middleweight singles.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/22/2026
Hero Cuts 'HF Deluxe Canvas Black' Price to Rs 59,999 in 4 States, Bucking the Trend of Price Hikes
Hero has cut the price of the 'Canvas Black' special edition of its high-volume entry commuter 'HF Deluxe' to Rs 59,999 in four Indian states. It's a rare price cut in the commuter segment at a time when many manufacturers are announcing hikes. The HF Deluxe is a high-volume entry model that underpins Hero's sales, and the move showcases the company's pricing savvy.
RushLane · 7/22/2026