On August 11, 2025, KTM India launched the all-new KTM 160 Duke motorcycle, marking its entry into the 160cc segment. It is priced at INR 185,000 and bookings are now open nationwide.
The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a 164.2 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled SOHC engine delivering 19 PS at 9,500 rpm and 15.5

On August 12, 2025, Ultraviolette announced an investment from TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, as part of a USD 21 million funding round. The round saw strategic participation from TDK Ventures and continued backing from existing investors Zoho Corporation and Lingotto (previously

On August 7, C.E. Info Systems Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, MapmyIndia won a new vehicle program from a leading car OEM as well as from a leading EV OEM. It is also providing solutions to Tata Motors Harrier.ev, and a Tier-1 supplier in South East Asia

Oben Electric has launched the next-generation Rorr EZ Sigma electric commuter motorcycle at an introductory price of INR 127 thousand for the 3.4 kWh variant and INR 137 thousand for the 4.4 kWh variant. The Rorr EZ Sigma uses an LFP battery and offers two battery options. It reaches a top speed of 95 km/h, accelera

On July 31, Ather Energy Limited launched the upgraded 450S electric scooter, equipped with a 3.7 kWh battery pack and an improved IDC range of 161 km for INR 146 thousand. The new variant retains the 5.4 kW motor delivering 22 Nm of torque, and 0-40 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds, and a top speed of 90 km/h. Ather

On July 29, Helios Climate, Africa’s premier climate-focused investment platform, in partnership with the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), announced an investment in SUN Mobility. The investment round brings the total capital raised by the company over the past year to approximately USD 135 million. 

On August 1, Honda Turkiye A.S. (HTR), 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Europe, announced that it has decided to establish a new motorcycle factory in Aliaga, İzmir, aimed at supporting growth in the motorcycle market and boosting global motorcycle sales.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for persona

On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced that total cumulative approved investments in electric vehicle and electric motorcycle manufacturing, key components, charging infrastructure, and battery swapping services have reached THB 137.7 billion.
These investments include: 
(i) 21 battery elect

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Eicher Motors updated about its Royal Enfield motorcycle developments. The company upgraded all India and EU variants for OBD2B compliance by adding downstream O2 sensors and high OSC catalysts.
Its engine improvements included SN-grade oil and vanadium-coated cam chain pins for t

On July 29, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Limited, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer. This partnership is part of the Build in Bharat initiative, which is led by the Star

On July 28, TVS Motor Company announced in its annual report for FY 2024-25 that Norton Motorcycles will launch towards the end of FY 2025-26 in the UK, India, and key European markets. The launch will include four new models, featuring the Norton Commando 961 and Norton V4SV, with availability planned for the summer

On July 28, Kinetic Engineering Ltd. (KEL) announced its re-entry into the two-wheeler market with the launch of the all-new Kinetic DX EV range through its electric vehicle manufacturing subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd. (KWV). The model lineup includes the Kinetic DX priced at INR 111.5 thousand and the Kine

In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Bajaj Auto announced a focus on developing affordable and scalable electric powertrains, along with controllers, human-machine interface (HMI) systems, connectivity features, and related technologies. The company is working on integrating these systems into its vehicles and subsys

Announced on July 24, 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 15,100 units in June 2025, up 89.0% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted fo

On July 24, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in June 2025 reached 205,565 units (176,134 CBUs and 29,431 CKDs), up 12.0% YoY. In the first six months of 2025, production totaled 1,269,946 motorcycles (1,041,992 CBUs and 227,954 CKDs), an increase of 6.1% YoY. 
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On July 23, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) introduced two new motorcycles, the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX. Bookings for both models will begin on August 1, 2025.
The CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD2B norms. It produces 8.2 kW of powe

On July 22, ZELIO E Mobility launched the facelifted version of its low-speed electric scooter, Gracy+, offering a range of options. The updated model is available in six battery configurations i.e. two lithium-ion and four gel battery variants, offering a range between 80 km to 130 km and priced from INR 54,000 to I

On July 22, Hero MotoCorp launched the HF Deluxe Pro motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with a 97.2cc engine that delivers 7.9 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM. It features the i3S (Idle Stop-Start System) technology, a low-friction engine, and low-rolling resistance tires. Its features include

On June 22, Ultraviolette introduced the Gen 3 powertrain firmware, and a new performance mode called ‘Ballistic+’ for its F77 electric motorcycle. The update, based on over 8 million km of ride data analysed by Violette A.I., enhances the riding experience with quicker throttle response and higher initial power deli

On July 19, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that M/s Eco Planet Motors Pvt. Ltd. has obtained the CMVR Compliance Certificate for its first electric motorcycle, “EP8.0”.
Founded in 2013, Eco Planet Motors is a start-up based in Surat, Gujarat, focused on the research and development of h