Motorcycles

TVS Apache crosses 7 mn customers, marks milestone with new campaign film

TVS Motor Company marked the milestone with the launch of its 'Tu Race Laga' campaign, highlighting Apache's racing heritage and presence across 90 countries

Bajaj Auto's CNG bike dream runs low on fuel amid West Asia crisis

India's only CNG bike maker Bajaj Auto sees demand sputter as the petrol-CNG price gap narrows

Bajaj Auto to strengthen 125cc-plus bikes, turbocharge Chetak in FY27

Bajaj Auto Ltd will strengthen strategically important 125cc plus domestic motorcycle portfolio, while 'turbo charging' its electric scooter Chetak in FY27, amid a volatile, uncertain and complex external environment, Chairman Niraj R Bajaj said. The company will also look to boost exports given the recovery across key international markets, whilst navigating the challenges and disruptions in global logistics, Bajaj said in the company's annual report for 2025-26. "As we look ahead to FY27, the external environment remains volatile, uncertain and complex. Geopolitical developments, commodity inflation, supply chain disruptions and shifts in global trade dynamics are creating challenges in the operating environment that are particularly pronounced as we start the new financial year," he said. "The opportunities before us across markets and segments remain very significant and offer substantial headroom for growth," Bajaj said. India continues to be one of the world's fastest growing

TVS Motor announces premium bespoke experience channel TVS Paddock

TVS Paddock is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of FY27 through an exclusive premium retail channel, purposefully designed to deliver a bespoke and elevated customer experience

TVS starts production of Norton Atlas in Hosur; launch likely in two months

TVS Motor has commenced production of the Norton Atlas at its Hosur facility as part of the British brand's revival strategy, with an India launch expected soon

Bajaj to launch new Pulsars across 125-250cc range before festive season

Bajaj Auto plans fresh Pulsar launches across the 125cc-250cc range in Q2 FY27 as premium motorcycle segments continue to outpace overall market growth

Scooters set to overtake motorcycles as EV shift reshapes India's 2W market

Replacement demand recovery is expected to support near-term growth, while rising electrification and changing consumer preferences may drive scooters to overtake motorcycles in the long run

Delhi EV draft policy likely to draw pushback from major automakers

Industry flags lack of electric motorcycles, pricing gaps, and enforcement concerns, saying Delhi's aggressive EV transition plan may not be feasible in its current form

Electric motorcycles gain traction, but scaling remains a challenge

Scaling the two-wheeler segment presents structural challenges for e-motorcycles

Matter to unveil two new e-mobikes in two years, plans $150 mn push

Founder Mohal Lalbhai says company will also invest $150 million, expand dealership network

Oben Electric raises ₹85 crore, targets ₹100 crore revenue in FY26

Oben Electric raises ₹85 crore in a pre-Series B round to scale showrooms, boost brand reach and accelerate product launches as it targets break-even by FY27

Premium bike sales rise 4% despite GST hike for 350 cc-plus models

Sales volumes rose 7.2 per cent year-on-year in October 2025 to 19,555 units, before moderating by 1.4 per cent in November to 10,396 units

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT in Q2FY26

Bajaj Auto reported record Q2FY26 revenue and profit after tax, driven by premium bikes, spares, and exports, while working to secure rare earth supply and revive KTM operations

Hero MotoCorp rides into France with Hunk 440 to boost global footprint

India's largest two-wheeler maker marks its French debut through a partnership with GD France, expanding its European presence after Italy, Spain, and the UK

Polaris looks to separate Indian Motorcycle into standalone company

The divestiture comes at a time when Polaris is looking to streamline operations as it grapples with weak consumer demand and tariffs

GST cut to ensure Yezdi, Jawa bikes shine like nobody else: Classic Legends

The GST reforms will ensure that iconic motorcycle brands Yezdi and Jawa "shine like nobody else" in their comeback trail after fading away from the market in the mid-90s due to a policy change, according to co-founders of Classic Legends, which owns the two marques. The bikes of the two brands will cost less than Rs 2 lakh once the new rate of the revised goods and services tax (GST) structure of 18 per cent, down from 28 per cent on two-wheelers up to 350 cc, kicks in as the company will pass on the full benefits to customers, Classic Legends MD & Co-Founder Anupam Thareja and Co-Founder Boman Irani told PTI in a joint interview. At present, different models of the two brands are priced between Rs 1.72 lakh and Rs 2.35 lakh. On the other hand, the increase to a 40 per cent special rate on motorcycles above 350 cc from 31 per cent, including cess, will hurt the company's other motorcycle brand BSA but they appreciated the government's move to "affect positively the pockets of the

India-UK trade deal upshot: Norton gets thrust ahead of its India launch

Norton V4 is expected to be one of the costliest bikes to be available for sale in India, for around ₹50 lakh

No option for states to reject bike taxi norms: Rapido cofounder Guntupalli

Says Pavan Guntupalli, co-founder of Rapido: "The guidelines permit states to have an additive policy but not the option to accept or reject the guidelines."

Premium motorcycles may account for 22% of total market by 2030: Crisil

The Indian two-wheeler industry is witnessing a ride towards the premium segment, like other consumer sectors in the country, with the market share of premium motorcycles increasing to 19 per cent last fiscal and expected to touch 22 per cent by 2030, according to Crisil Intelligence. The market share of premium motorcycles -- engine capacity greater than 150 cc -- increased to 19 per cent last fiscal from 14 per cent in fiscal 2019, with their volume rising to 23 lakh units from 19 lakh units, it said in a statement. On the other hand, the market share of economy motorcycles declined to 46 per cent last fiscal from 62 per cent in fiscal 2019, with volume shrinking to 56 lakh units from 84 lakh units, largely due to weak rural demand and an increase in prices, it added. Interestingly, premium motorcycle sales surpassed the pre-Covid level by 22 per cent last fiscal, while sales of overall two-wheelers stood at 94 per cent of the pre-pandemic level and total motorcycles at 90 per ..

Consumer protection: Expert opinion crucial for replacing defective vehicle

Any defect identified by the expert would have to be rectified within one month, failing which compensation of ₹5,000 per day would be payable