On October 6, 2025, Ola Electric announced that it had received government certification for its in-house developed ferrite motor that eliminates the need for rare-earth elements. The certification was granted by the Global Automotive Research Centre, Tamil Nadu, following rigorous performance verification and motor

Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda. (HDA), Honda’s subsidiary for the production and sales of motorcycles and power products in Brazil, will invest approximately BRL 1.6 billion over four years from 2026 to 2029 in its Manaus plant in Amazonas State to meet the growing demand in Brazil’s motorcycle market.
In recent years,

Reported on October 1, 2025, the Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) 2025 concluded successfully on September 28 after attracting strong public interest.
Held over five days from September 24 in Tangerang, the event drew a total of 103,789 visitors, exceeding the target set by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Associat

On September 25, 2025, Coimbatore-based SRIVARU Motors (SVM) introduced its next-generation electric two-wheeler lineup: the Alive scooter series (Alive Lite, Alive Plus, Alive Elite) and the PRANA Class motorcycle. The Alive series features LiFePO4 batteries, CBS disc brakes, IP67 battery/motor protection, regenerat

On September 25, 2025, TVS Motor Company announced the establishment of its Global Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Design and Engineering in Bologna, Italy, following its agreement to acquire full ownership of Engines Engineering S.p.A. (EE). EE, based in Castenaso, Bologna, is an Italian automotive design and enginee

On September 25, Ather Energy Limited updated that, following China’s export ban on certain heavy rare earth magnets, it has faced global supply chain disruptions affecting domestic magnet fitment processes for traction motors. As a result, Ather is temporarily deferring claims for demand incentives under the PM E-DR

On September 25, 2025, Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited introduced the E Luna Prime, priced at INR 82,490. The bike builds on the earlier E-Luna platform, offering two range options—110 km and 140 km—and features 16-inch alloy wheels, a front-loading cargo area, and a digital color instrument cluster.

Announced on September 23, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported data from the Department of Land Transport that notes all kinds of 100% purely electric mobility registrations of 11,486 units in August 2025, up 30.5% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accou

On September 23, 2025, Hero MotoCorp launched the new Destini 110 scooter in India, priced at INR 72,000 for the VX (Cast Drum) variant and INR 79,000 for the ZX (Cast Disc) variant. The Destini 110 is powered by a refined 110cc engine, offering a mileage of 56.2 km/l and equipped with Hero’s i3s (Idle Stop-Start Sys

On September 23, 2025, Ultraviolette launched the X-47 Crossover, the world’s first motorcycle commercially available with integrated radar technology as standard for INR  249 thousand. The X-47 supports both DC fast charging (Type 6) and AC car charging (Type 2). Its UV HyperSense system features a 77 GHz long-range

On September 23, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in August reached 182,418 units, comprising 150,973 CBUs and 31,445 CKDs, representing a 6.0% YoY increase.
For the first eight months of 2025, total motorcycle production reached 1,632,542 units (1,358,200 CBUs and 27

On September 22, 2025, Zelio E-Mobility Ltd., an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer based in Hisar, received SEBI approval for its SME IPO to raise INR 780 million and will list on the BSE. The IPO is expected to go live at the end of this month.
Founded in 2021, Zelio has an installed annual production cap

On September 17, 2025, Raptee Energy announced that it had received funding from the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, for its 240-volt electric motorcycle platform. This marks the first time TDB is supporting an electric motorcycle OEM in India. The project

On September 18, 2025, Dat Bike announced the successful completion of a USD 22 million Series B funding round, bringing its total investment to USD 47 million. 
The round was led by F.C.C and Rebright Partner, with continued support from Jungle Ventures and new backing from Cathay Venture and AiViet Venture, reflect

On September 16, 2025, Ola Electric reached the milestone of 1 million electric vehicles produced at its Futurefactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. Ola’s production began in 2021, achieving this landmark in less than four years, mainly with its S1 electric scooters and Roadster X motorcycles.
Ola also introduced a lim

Reported on September 10, 2025, the Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) 2025 will be held from September 24–28 at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, targeting 100,000 visitors. The 2024 edition attracted 98,791 attendees.
Covering over 15,000 sqm, IMOS 2025 will feature 14 motorcycle brands, including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Harle

On September 15, 2025, BMW Motorrad India unveiled the new BMW S 1000 R motorcycle, priced at INR 1.99 million. The high-performance roadster, now available for booking at all BMW Motorrad dealerships, is offered as a completely built-up unit (CBU).
It features an oil/water-cooled four-cylinder, four-stroke in-line e

On September 10, 2025, VinFast launched three new electric motorbikes featuring a dual-battery system with one removable battery to extend range and improve convenience. Along with the previously launched Evo Grand and Evo Grand Lite, these new models, Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite, complete VinFast’s dual-battery li

On September 3, the GST Council approved sweeping tax reforms for India’s auto sector, slashing GST on motorcycles and scooters below 350cc from 28% to 18%, effective September 22, 2025. The move covers 98% of India's two-wheeler market and has prompted major OEMs to roll out significant festive price cuts.
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