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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
Honda CB500 Makes World Debut: GB350's Big Brother Arrives in India
On July 24, 2026, Honda unveiled ten new models slated for India production, headlined by the world premiere of the CB500, an air-cooled single-engine heritage roadster. It's the big brother to the domestically popular GB350 series, and expectations are rising for a Japan launch.
オートバイ · 7/25/2026
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 Reveals 10-Model Product Portfolio for India, Including ADV160, Rebel 300/500 and Electric QC3
Honda unveiled a 10-product two-wheeler portfolio for India, made up of seven all-new models and three updated CB350 variants. The ADV160 uses a 156.9cc water-cooled engine and is India's first scooter to support flex-fuel up to E85 via Honda's FlexTech system. The Rebel 300 (286cc) and Rebel 500 (471cc parallel-twin) will each be offered in Standard and E-Clutch variants, alongside the CB500 roadster, XR300L/XR300 Rally dual-purpose bikes (293.5cc), and the QC3 electric scooter. All ten are Made-in-India products for domestic sale and export.
DriveSpark · 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
Honda Reveals Rebel 500 in India, to Launch as a CKD Model Later This Year
As part of its wave of new models unveiled in India, Honda has revealed the Rebel 500 cruiser. It's expected to launch in the Indian market later this year. Unlike its predecessor, which was sold as a CBU import, the new Rebel 500 will be introduced as a CKD (locally assembled) model, it was revealed.
BikeWale · 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
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
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
China's ZXMoto Unveils 820RR-R Supersport and 820R Naked
Chinese manufacturer ZXMoto has unveiled two new models: the 820RR-R supersport and the 820R naked. The 820RR-R represents a substantial overhaul from its base platform, marking a serious effort. The new models symbolize the growing push by Chinese brands into the midsize-to-upper-midsize segment.
BikeWale · 7/9/2026
New Bajaj Pulsar 150 on New Platform Set to Launch in India Soon
Bajaj is set to launch a next-generation Pulsar 150 in India soon. The new model reportedly rides on an all-new platform, bringing a redesigned look and modern equipment to refresh the brand's flagship series.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/4/2026
Bajaj Marks Pulsar's 25th Anniversary, Next-Gen Pulsar 150 Reportedly Launching This Month for Festive Season Push
India's Bajaj is reportedly set to launch the next-generation Pulsar 150 as early as this July, timed to the 25th anniversary of its best-selling 'Pulsar' line. The new model is expected to feature a newly designed chassis, an upgraded engine, revised suspension, and modern equipment. Reports also suggest a limited-run retro edition with a round headlight and spoked wheels may be offered.
DriveSpark · 7/2/2026
Bajaj Discontinues Pulsar N125, New Model Expected in 2027
Bajaj Auto has reportedly discontinued the Pulsar N125 in the Indian market. While it remains listed on the official website, shipments to dealers have stopped. The move is said to reflect sluggish sales, with a fully redesigned successor expected to launch in early 2027.
BikeAdvice.in · 6/29/2026
Hero Xpulse 421 Prototype Spotted Testing in the Himalayas
India's Hero MotoCorp has been spotted testing a prototype believed to be the midweight trail bike Xpulse 421 in the Himalayas. It's a new model from the world's second-largest motorcycle maker aimed at the fast-growing midsize adventure segment, expected to compete with models like the CFMOTO Ibex 450.
Moto Adventure (BR) · 6/27/2026
Harley-Davidson to Expand India-Made Entry-Level Bikes Through Hero MotoCorp Partnership
According to RideApart, Harley-Davidson's partnership with India's Hero MotoCorp is already bearing fruit, with several more new models reportedly on the way. Reports suggest the entry-level bikes performing well overseas may also be expanded into the US market.
RideApart · 6/22/2026
Hero and Harley-Davidson to Launch Multiple New Models This Year, Starting With the "Harley Sprint"
Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson are deepening their partnership, planning to launch several new entry-level models for global markets this year. First up is the Harley-Davidson Sprint, an entry-premium model for the Indian market. Their collaboration, which began in 2020, enters a new chapter following the X440.
BikeAdvice.in · 6/19/2026
2026 Bajaj Pulsar 220F Launches at ₹1.36 Lakh
Bajaj has launched the 2026 Pulsar 220F at ₹1.36 lakh (about ₹136,000). It marks the new model-year version of the popular Pulsar sport commuter series in India.
BikeWale · 6/18/2026