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Yamaha Launches R15 and MT-15 MotoGP Editions in India, Starting Around ₹176,000
Yamaha has rolled out the R15 V4 MotoGP Edition at ₹176,000 and the MT-15 Version 2.0 MotoGP Edition at ₹177,000 in India. Both keep the 155cc single-cylinder engine with VVA, traction control, and dual-channel ABS, and add MotoGP-inspired graphics to Yamaha's best-selling sportbike, of which over a million units have been built locally.
BikeAdvice · 8/4/2026
Five New Two-Wheelers Set to Launch in India Throughout August 2026
India's August 2026 launch calendar opens with the E3 Trion electric scooter on the 6th (₹90,000–₹1,00,000), followed by the next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 125/150, the Ather EL electric scooter on the 29th (₹1,15,000–₹1,40,000), the Yamaha R2 on the 27th (₹2,00,000–₹2,30,000), and an updated Honda CB350-series model later in the month.
BikeWale · 8/4/2026
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
New Black Colour for KTM 390 Adventure Spotted Ahead of Official Debut
A new black-and-champagne-gold color option called Ebony Black has surfaced on KTM's 390 Adventure at a dealership in India. It appears to be a third shade alongside the existing white and orange, and comes as the bike's price recently rose ₹7,000 to ₹2.88 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.
Autocar India · 8/3/2026
Morbidelli to Launch Entry-Level T250X Adventure Bike at Nepal's NAIMA Expo
Italian brand Morbidelli will launch its new T250X Adventure motorcycle in Nepal at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, opening August 11. The 249.4cc air-cooled single makes 22.4 hp and 22.3 Nm of torque, with a 154kg curb weight and 820mm seat height aimed at entry-level adventure riders. Local distributor Vaidya's Organization will handle sales, with pricing to be announced at launch.
Meroauto · 8/3/2026
New Bajaj Pulsar 125 Leaked Ahead of August 12 Launch With New Chassis
Bajaj's new Pulsar 125 has been spotted at a dealership ahead of its official August 12 launch, revealing an all-new single-downtube frame and rear monoshock in place of the outgoing double-cradle chassis and twin shocks. It also gains a color LCD instrument cluster and a toe-only gear shifter. The current model makes 11.8 hp from a 124.4cc engine and starts at Rs 92,341 ex-showroom Delhi, competing with the TVS Raider 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R.
Autocar India · 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
Ather Sets August 29 Debut for EL-Based Electric Scooter
India's Ather Energy says it will formally unveil an EL-platform electric scooter at Ather Community Day 2026 on August 29. Its new silhouette teaser points to a flat floorboard and long one-piece seat close to last year's EL01 concept.
BikeWale · 8/2/2026
KTM Adds Ebony Black to the 2026 390 Adventure in India
KTM's 2026 390 Adventure has reached Indian dealerships in a new Ebony Black colour. Priced at Rs. 286,858 ex-showroom in Pune, the third colour costs the same as existing options and leaves the 349cc single, 40.43bhp, 33.5Nm engine and WP suspension unchanged.
BikeWale · 8/1/2026
Hero launches Vida VX2 Go FB with fixed 3.1kWh battery
Hero has launched the Vida VX2 Go FB electric scooter in India. It uses a fixed 3.1kWh battery and 6kW motor, claims 128km of range on a full charge, and is priced at Rs. 113,000. Hero says DC fast charging can take it from 0 to 80 percent in 65 minutes.
BikeWale · 7/31/2026
KTM confirms RC 490 in new India-developed twin plan
KTM's CEO has confirmed that the company is developing the RC 490 and RC 790 as part of an expanded low- to mid-capacity supersport range. The RC 490 is expected to use a compact twin-cylinder platform co-developed with Bajaj in India, though KTM has not announced technical details or a launch date.
BikeWale · 7/31/2026
TVS Raider Doctor Doom Edition Launches in India at Rs. 95,320
TVS has added a Marvel Doctor Doom version to the Raider Super Squad Edition in India at an ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs. 95,320. Its Spectral Green finish shifts from green to brown with the viewing angle. The existing three-valve engine, iGO Assist, and Reverse LCD Cluster with more than 85 connected functions carry over.
BikeWale · 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
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Rises to Rs 3.34 Lakh in India, a 2027 Model Unchanged Underneath
Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 300 in India at Rs 3.34 lakh, an increase of 17,000 rupees, with no changes to styling or mechanicals. For 2027 it comes in Lime Green only. The 296cc parallel twin makes 38.4 bhp and 26.1 Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch.
BikeWale · 7/27/2026
Honda Reveals the New XR300L and XR300 Rally in India, With No Word on Sales Beyond Asia
Honda India has given a first showing to the off-road-leaning XR300L dual-purpose machine and the rally-oriented XR300 Rally. For now there is no statement on whether they will go beyond Asian markets, leaving a Japanese or European launch unclear. Detailed specifications and pricing are also unannounced, so further news is awaited.
Visordown · 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
Royal Enfield Widens Flying Flea EV Retail Network in Bengaluru With 10 New Touchpoints
Royal Enfield has significantly expanded the sales and service network for its Flying Flea electric motorcycle in Bengaluru, adding 10 new touchpoints to accelerate its urban EV rollout. For a brand famed for classic single-cylinder machines, electrification is a fresh challenge, and it is steadily building its footing.
RushLane · 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
Bajaj's First Electric Motorcycle Is Coming Soon, Timeline Revealed
India's Bajaj is set to launch its first electric motorcycle soon, with a launch timeline reported. Having led with the Chetak e-scooter, Bajaj is now stepping into full electric motorcycles.
BikeJunction · 7/27/2026
2026 Honda CB350 Range Gets a Visual Update
Honda has given the 2026 CB350 range a visual update. The CB350, CB350C and CB350RS gain new colors while keeping their modern-classic appeal intact, a careful refresh rather than a redesign.
BikeWale · 7/27/2026
Honda ADV 160 Nears India Launch, Entering the Premium ADV Scooter Class
Honda's ADV 160 maxi-scooter has debuted in India, marking its entry into the growing premium adventure-scooter segment. BikeWale highlights five key points about the new maxi-scooter.
BikeWale · 7/27/2026
Honda Launches Retro-Styled CB500 Roadster in India
Honda's Big Wing division has launched the all-new CB500 in India, a retro-styled roadster with a thumping single-cylinder engine positioned above the renamed CB350 range. It marks one of the notable middleweight launches of the year in the Indian market.
IAMABiker · 7/27/2026
Honda Reveals the XR 300L and XR 300 Rally in India: Two Serious 300cc Adventure Bikes
Honda has revealed two 300cc adventure bikes in India, the XR 300L and the XR 300 Rally. With the road-biased XR 300L alongside the more off-road-focused XR 300 Rally, it brings serious machinery to India's growing middleweight ADV market.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/26/2026
Yamaha Files a Design Patent for a New Electric Scooter, Possibly Laying Groundwork for Electric Two-Wheelers
Yamaha has filed a design patent for a new electric scooter. The report reads the drawings for signs of production intent, and it draws attention as groundwork for electric two-wheelers, not least in India with its deep demand for practical scooters. This remains at the patent stage, and production is not confirmed.
GaadiWaadi · 7/26/2026
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
All-New Honda CB500 Appears in India With a Launch Within Months as a New Middleweight Pillar
Honda has shown an all-new CB500 in India and signalled a launch within months. A middleweight carrying an easy-going parallel twin, it enters India's growing mid-capacity market as a strategic model aimed at buyers moving upmarket.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/25/2026
Honda Unveils CB500 in India, a 501cc Bored-Out Evolution of the GB350
Honda's Indian arm HMSI has unveiled the CB500, a retro roadster powered by a new 501cc air-cooled single derived from the 348cc GB350. Output rises to 20.7kW (about 28hp) and 43.3Nm of torque, aided by a newly added oil cooler, plus an assist-and-slipper clutch and traction control.
Webike News · 7/25/2026
Royal Enfield's 'Goan Classic 350' Gets Slipper Clutch Upgrade
According to Bike no News, Royal Enfield unveiled the 2026 model year 'Goan Classic 350' on July 23, 2026. The addition of an assist-and-slipper clutch makes the bike even more user-friendly, while it retains the easy flat-footed reach that riders have come to expect.
バイクのニュース · 7/24/2026
KTM 390 Duke Updated for 2026 With New In-House WP Brakes
KTM has refreshed its popular small-displacement naked bike, the 390 Duke, for 2026. The headline change is the adoption of newly in-house-developed WP brakes, aimed at boosting stopping power. The move brings technology from sister brand WP in-house to appeal to entry-level riders.
Webike · 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
India-Built Honda XR300 Rally Unveiled as an Adventure Bike Built for Off-Road and Long Miles Alike
Honda has unveiled its new India-built XR300 Rally. The rally-style adventure model is designed to balance off-road capability with comfortable long-distance mile-munching, and drew attention as one of ten new motorcycles unveiled together in India.
BikeWale · 7/24/2026
Honda Reveals the Rebel 300 and Rebel 300 E-Clutch in India: An Entry Cruiser With No Clutch Lever Needed
Honda has revealed the Rebel 300 entry cruiser in India, along with the Rebel 300 E-Clutch fitted with the new mechanism that automates clutch operation. It pairs a low seat and an easy-going single with the latest technology for making pull-aways and gearshifts effortless.
BikeWale · 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 CB500 Retro Roadster Unveiled in India, Flagship of the Modern-Retro CB Line With 501cc Single
Honda has unveiled the modern-retro CB500 roadster in India. Its 501cc single-cylinder engine produces 27.76bhp and 43.3Nm, positioning it as the flagship of the modern-retro CB lineup as Honda takes on a nostalgia-driven market long dominated by brands like Royal Enfield.
BikeWale · 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 New 125-160cc Pulsar Soon, Adventure Model Also Rumored
According to GaadiWaadi, Bajaj Auto has revealed that, following a strong start to the quarter, it plans to launch a new 125-160cc motorcycle within the next two to three months. A dual-sport/adventure model is also expected to follow.
GaadiWaadi · 7/24/2026
Honda Unveils ADV 160 in India, a 156.9cc Adventure Scooter
Honda has unveiled the maxi-scooter ADV 160 in India, entering the growing premium adventure-scooter market. The engine is a 156.9cc E85-compatible, liquid-cooled single producing 16.09 bhp and 14.9 Nm of torque. It features rugged, adventure-oriented styling inherited from the X-ADV.
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