Ultraviolette, India launches X-47 crossover motorcycle 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 rear radar and camera setup for rider safety functions such as blind-spo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

August motorcycle production in Thailand up 6.0% 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 274,342 CKDs), representing a 5.4% increase compared with the same period in 2024. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Raptee Energy, India receives government funding for development of 240V electric motorcycle 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 will be based on a high-voltage platfor...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Musashi Seimitsu to enter battery business to grow its electric motorcycle business into core revenue source for the future Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) will enter the business of batteries for electric motorcycles. The company will supply ARC Ride Kenya Limited (ARC Ride), a Kenya-based startup providing electric motorcycles with replaceable batteries, drive motor systems produced in India for scooters that ARC Ride wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Ola Electric, becomes first company in India to manufacture 1 million electric two-wheelers 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 limited-edition Roadster X+ motorcycle in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

IMOS 2025 aims for 100,000 visitors, highlights Indonesian motorcycle industry 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, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, and newcomers Kupprum an...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

BMW Motorrad India launches S 1000 R motorcycle 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 engine with a displacement of 999 cc, delivering 170 hp at 11,000 rpm and a maximum t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in August 2025 Announced on September 11, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales results for August 2025.  Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 154,599 units, representing a 13.4% decline YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales rose sharply to 2,275 units, markin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

ear is being developed as a hybrid system that leverages lightweight vehicle bodies, and it is expected to achieve the targeted performance. Suzuki is refining its high-speed combustion and low-friction technologies. Regarding carbon-neutral fuel (CNF) vehicles, mass production of the flexible fuel motorcycle began in India in January 2025, and Suzuki has adapted various automobile models to E20 fuel. Development is also underway to introduce aut...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Indian two-wheeler OEMs slash prices after GST reduction from 28% to 18% 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. Hero MotoCorp announced reductions of up to INR 15,743, Royal Enfi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: QuantumScape and PowerCo present QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries On September 8, QuantumScape Corporation and PowerCo SE, the battery company of the Volkswagen Group, premiered the world's first live demonstration of QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering an electric vehicle. It was showcased in a Ducati motorcycle equipped with QSE-5 battery cells, produced using the QS Cobra production process, during the Volk...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

further consolidated its position in the die casting and machining segment with the Built-to-Print products, crank case for the two and three-wheeler segment, and injector body projects for both the domestic and global markets. During the year, it launched mechanical throttle body assembly for the motorcycle segment, Integrated air temperature, manifold absolute pressure, and throttle position sensor for mechanical throttle body assembly, electr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Spanish two-wheeler company Stark Future raises investment On September 1, Stark Future closed a new investment round to fund growth and continue its expansion of the model platforms. Stark Future is a Barcelona-based electric motorcycle manufacturer. While Eicher Motors, India, led the last round, this investment mainly came from the company’s existing shareholders, along with a select group of new high-profile investors from the world of Moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

ugust sales of registered vehicles declined by 10.6% y/y to 186,594 units for the second month in a row, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Mini vehicle sales also declined by 4.3% y/y to 114,627 units for the second month in a row, according to the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 2, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

JMS 2025: Honda to exhibit wide variety of mobility products for land, sea and skies On August 28, Honda Motor announced plans to exhibit a wide variety of Honda mobility products, including automobiles, motorcycles, power products and aircraft, as well as related technologies and concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (press days: October 29 – 30, public days: October 31 – November 9, 2025). The company also unveiled some of the mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

July motorcycle production in Thailand up 12.6% On August 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in July 2025 reached 201,812 units (165,235 CBUs and 36,577 CKDs), up 12.6% YoY. In the first seven months of 2025, production totaled 1,471,758 motorcycles (1,207,227 CBUs and 264,531 CKDs), a 6.9% increase YoY. Motorcycle exports in July 2025 totaled 71,250 units, up 21.3% YoY. From January to July 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

TVS Motor’s UK-based Norton arm incorporates fully owned subsidiary in India On August 22, 2025, TVS Motor Company announced that its UK-based step-down subsidiary, The Norton Motorcycle Co. Ltd., had incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary called Norton Motorcycle Private Limited (“Norton India”) in India. The incorporation took effect on August 19, 2025, to facilitate Norton’s business expansion in India. Norton India has an authorized s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Number of mini vehicles per household in Japan decreases for first time in three years On August 21, the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association announced that the number of mini vehicle models per household in Japan decreased year-over-year (y/y) for the first time in three years. Although the number of mini vehicles owned has increased, it has not kept up with the rate of increase in the number of households, primarily single-perso...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

RACL Geartech, India, wins business for transmission gears for premium motorcycles On August 20, RACL Geartech Limited announced that it has won a long-term supply order for transmission gears for premium motorcycles from a globally renowned Indian manufacturer. The business marks a significant milestone for the company, as it steps into the domestic mass market of the motorcycle industry, while maintaining its core business strategy of the premi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Hero MotoCorp, India launches Glamour X 125 with low-battery kick start  On August 19, 2025, Hero MotoCorp launched the all-new Glamour X 125 motorcycle priced at INR 90,000 (drum variant) and INR 100,000 (disc variant). The motorcycle is powered by an advanced Sprint-EBT engine producing 11.4 BHP at 8,250 RPM. Its key features include a full LED lighting package, a multi-color LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn nav...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21