Motorcycles

Industry players say that the jump in retail sales witnessed in the first 25 days of this festival season is attributed to factors including attractive discounts, tailor-made financing options, new models and rising incomes.

Mahindra launches new Jawa motorcycle, to navigate any challenge in rebuilding 'resurrected' brands

The latest offering from the Classic Legends, the premium motorcycle firm under the M&M stable, is priced at Rs 1.99-lakh onwards

Ola Electric CMD Bhavish Aggarwal Lays Down Their Roadmap to Profitability & Future Outlook

Newly-listed Ola Electric has laid out a roadmap to profitability banking on higher volume, vertical integration of supply chain and in-house produced cells, while it has shelved plans to make electric car, as of now. Listen in to Founder and CMD Bhavish Aggarwal as he highlights the companies grand plans. #olaelectric #bhavishaggarwal #olaelectric

Hero MotoCorp Q4 net profit rises 18% to Rs 1,016 cr, declares Rs 40 dividend

The two-wheeler manufacturer's revenue rose 15 percent to Rs 9,519 crore in Q4FY24 as compared to Rs 8,307 crore in Q4FY23.

Reviving rural demand for two-wheelers may get boost before elections

As per industry observers, widespread deployment of funds during polling season will lead to larger sums of money in the hands of people especially in the rural market

Piaggio India shifts focus to Aprilia, considers phasing out Vespa scooters by 2030: Sources

India has set an electric vehicle sales target of 30% by 2030. Still, the country will be home to an overwhelmingly large number of traditional ICE-powered vehicles.

Hero MotoCorp unveils Mavrick 440 roadster, gears up for Feb rollout

Estimated to be priced in the range of Rs 2,10,000-2,20,000 (ex-showroom), the roadster will be available in three variants- base, mid and top

Triumph launches 2024 Tiger 900 GT and Tiger 900 Rally Pro starting from Rs 13.95 lakh: Take a look

The new versions come with minor aesthetic updates and a slightly more powerful motor.

BWM M 1000 XR teased again for India: All you need to know

It hasn’t been long since BMW launched the M 1000 XR internationally and the company is now already looking to expand with a launch on our shores.

The top five motorcycles to expect over the next two months

November and December constitute an exciting time for motorcycle enthusiasts thanks to a plethora of exciting new launches. With the last two months of the year upon us, we have some very exciting motorcycles to look forward to. While the most exciting of the launches is Royal Enfield’s first liquid-cooled offering, there are also Yamaha's entry-level bikes in the pipeline. You also have Aprilia, which has finally decided to enter the supersport segment with the RS 457.

Can Royal Enfield’s new Bullet counter the competition from marquee brands?

With the mid-size, premium motorcycle segment witnessing stronger growth than ever before, market leader Royal Enfield may have to step-up its game. But which way are consumers likely to lean?

Sudarshan Venu says would have joined real estate if not for his family business

Sudarshan's passion for real estate has also become a part of the TVS Group in the form of Emerald Haven Realty Ltd (TVS Emerald).

2023 Honda Livo launched at ex-showroom price of Rs 78,000; details here

The motorcycle is powered by an OBD2-compliant 110cc engine, and is available in three colour variants - athletic blue metallic, matte crust metallic and black.

Royal Enfield ready to take on competition in premium motorcycles: Eicher Motors MD

Royal Enfield is no stranger to competition since it really “started succeeding” 10-15 years ago when it had a lot of growth, said Lal

Hope to become world’s most valuable E2W maker: Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto

The money needs to go in to that which can create the right environment for EVs, be it the charging infrastructure, special lanes, battery disposal issues, etc, the MD said.

Two-wheeler sales rev up in April led by strong show in home market

Bajaj Auto reported a 95 percent jump in sales in the domestic market. TVS Motor saw domestic sales surge 29%, while Suzuki recorded 23% year-on-year growth. Hero MotoCorp, however, disappointed on all counts.

Two-wheeler sales remain tepid in October

While the smaller players eked out an improved performance, the overall numbers were weighed down by disappointing numbers from the big names.

Hero MotoCorp increases prices of two-wheelers by up to Rs 1,000

The price revision will be up to Rs 1,000 and the exact quantum of increase will vary by model and market.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recalls 84 bike units to fix fuel injection system

The company has identified that due to improper setting of the programme in the PGM-FI unit, there is a possibility of the engine to stall while riding, HMSI said in a statement.

Hero MotoCorp total sales rise to 4,62,608 units in August

Exports, however, declined to 11,868 units from 22,742 units in the corresponding period of last year.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sales rise 67 percent in June

The company had sold a total of 2,32,497 vehicles in June 2021, HMSI said in a statement on July 1.

Chinese motorcycle brand Zontes partners with Adishwar Auto to enter Indian market

Established in 2003 by Guangdong Tayo Motorcycle Technology Co Ltd, Zontes currently has its presence in 55 countries, including the UK, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Brazil, Malaysia, and Thailand, among others.

Review | BMW R18: Big, beautiful, deliciously retro

At 1802cc, the R18 has the largest and most powerful boxer twin engine BMW has ever bolted on to one of its motorcycles.

Motorcycle segment to perform better than other auto verticals amid pandemic: Fitch

In India, motorcycle producers have largely returned to normal operations and the segment does not depend on imported components as much as other parts in the country's automotive industry, which reduces the risk of further supply chain disruptions, it added.

Expect 'huge appetite' for Triumph bikes: Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj

The bikes produced under the brand will be available from 2022 and will have price starting at less than Rs 2 lakh, Triumph Motorcycles Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud said here.