On May 20, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, held a foundation stone-laying ceremony for its upcoming motorcycle manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The new facility will be SMIPL’s second plant in India and is aimed at expanding production capacity in r

On May 20, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held its "2025 Honda Business Briefing" and presented its motorcycle strategy. For the FY ended March 31, 2025, motorcycle sales reached 20.6 million units, which accounted for nearly 40% of the global motorcycle market, setting a record in 37 countries and territories.
Honda projects

On May 19, Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) announced that its board of directors has approved an investment of up to INR 77.1 million in VIR Mobility Private Limited (VIR Bike). The investment will be made by subscribing to equity shares of the company.
VIR Mobility, incorporated in 2024, operates in the elec

Announced on May 13, 2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. witnessed a decline in both revenue and profit in Q1 of FY2025.
One contributing factor was a drop in motorcycle unit sales in Vietnam, which the company attributed to production and shipment suspensions, partly triggered by defective engine stamping issues. This disr

On May 6, Exide Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that it will start trial production in its gigafactory within this year. At present, around 150 engineers are commissioning equipment and machines on the site. After trial production, OEMs will do a homologation process (testing and validation) for

On May 14, Mahindra & Mahindra announced that, in December 2023, it had announced plan to invest INR 8.75 billion in Classic Legends Private Limited (CLPL) in one or more tranches by March 15, 2025, as per the agreed terms.
It has so far invested INR 3.5 billion in CLPL and the balance investment, in one or more tran

On May 12, Bytes, a startup focused on AI-based safety systems for two-wheelers, announced an alliance with LAPA Electric to introduce an AI-powered, vision-based advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) for two-wheelers in India. As part of this partnership, Bytes will act as the technology partner, integrating its

On May 12, Triumph launched the all-new Scrambler 400 XC motorcycle, priced at INR 294,000. The motorcycle is powered by a 400cc TR series engine, specifically tuned for the Scrambler, delivering 40 PS at 8,000 rpm and a torque output of 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
The Scrambler 400 XC comes with advanced features, includi

On May 5, 2025, TVS Motor Company announced that it is in the final stages of developing multiple new electric vehicle (EV) products, which are expected to launch in the coming quarters. Further expansion of the iQube range is planned to cater to varied consumer requirements.
Alongside its EV initiatives, TVS also fo

On May 7, Rilox EV signed a multi-year OEM partnership with Hala Mobility to deploy electric two-wheelers across India. Under this agreement, the companies plan to introduce 400 electric two-wheelers each month, with a target to deploy 20,000 units over the course of the partnership. The deployment will begin with lo

On May 7, Odysse Electric Vehicles launched HyFy, a low-speed electric scooter priced at INR 42,000. The scooter is powered by a 250W motor and is available with two battery options—48V and 60V. It has a top speed of 25 kmph and has a range of 70 to 89 km per charge. The charging time for the scooter varies between 4

On May 5, TVS Motor Company confirmed that Norton motorcycle products will be launched by the fourth quarter of FY 2026. TVS clarified that when it acquired Norton, it had only acquired the brand, with no existing product lineup in place. Since then, it has focused its investments on product development, which is now

On April 29, 2025, the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) 2025 officially opened its doors at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, running through May 4. Held in collaboration with Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ), the exhibition showcases electric mobilities, including vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and the latest in sustainable

On April 30, SAG Group announced that it is planning to set up a joint production facility for truck cryogenic tanks for LNG and liquid hydrogen (LH2), as well as for innovative rheocasting lightweight components for the two-wheeler market in India.
It is discussing a strategic partnership with a manufacturing compan

On April 30, Indofast Energy, a battery-swapping solutions provider, announced a partnership with EVeez, a mobility service company, to deploy 20,000 electric bikes across key Tier I and Tier II cities in India over the next 24 months. Targeted cities include Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Vijayawada.
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Announced on April 29, 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 9,905 units in March 2025, up 33.2% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted f

On April 29, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in March 2025 reached 233,782 units (185,931 CBUs and 47,851 CKDs), an increase of 6.5% YoY.
In the first 3 months of 2025, production totaled 664,485 motorcycles (531,458 CBUs and 133,027 CKDs), up 0.7% YoY. The Q1/2024 m

On April 28, Odysse Electric Vehicles launched the Evoqis Lite electric motorcycle priced at INR 118,000. The bike is equipped with a 60V battery that provides a top speed of 75 km/h and a range of 90 km on a full charge.
The Evoqis Lite is packed with features such as keyless ignition, multiple driving modes, a moto

On April 24, 2025, Hero MotoCorp Limited launched four two-wheelers in Sri Lanka in partnership with its local distributor, Abans Auto. The newly introduced models include the Xoom 110 scooter priced at LKR 699,900 and the HF Deluxe priced at LKR 577,900, both of which are now available at dealerships.
The Hunk 160R

Reported on April 18, 2025, Vietnam’s motorcycle market is showing strong signs of recovery, following a period of stagnation. This rebound is largely attributed to the introduction of electric motorcycles and innovative promotional strategies.
According to recent data from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manuf