Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle manufacturer known for pioneering high-voltage technology in two-wheelers, has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank in a push to make electric motorcycle ownership more accessible across India. The collaboration is aimed at addressing financing — widely seen as the biggest remaining barrier to electric motorcycle adoption — by offering customers attractive […]
Brembo, the global mobility innovation leader, and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems, market leader in China’s motorcycle ABS sector, have today signed a joint venture establishing a new company, BRSF Active Safety Solutions, dedicated to the production of ABS for the Indian motorcycle market. Brembo will hold a 60% majority stake in the joint venture, which will focus on the local […]
India’s electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments delivered strong performances in May 2026, with both categories recording meaningful year-on-year growth and expanding market share — further evidence that electric mobility is moving well beyond the early-adopter phase in the country. E2W Total electric two-wheeler retail registrations reached 1,70,733 units in May 2026, an 8.53% sequential rise […]
The move to 100V architecture, well above the voltage levels used by most scooters in the market today, is at the centre of this update. Around a month ago, Ultraviolette announced a significant overhaul of its Tesseract electric scooter, introducing what it claims is India’s first 100V electrical architecture for a scooter. The company is […]
Ultraviolette has announced the launch of its second UV Space Station in Chennai — its 42nd outlet in India — further expanding its retail and service presence across the country. The new experience centre, established in partnership with dealer JMB Motors, is located at 129/64, Bala Padmam, Chetpet, Harrington Road, Chennai — and marks the […]
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has introduced the 2026 CB750 Hornet E-Clutch and XL750 Transalp E-Clutch, expanding its premium BigWing portfolio with Honda’s E-Clutch technology on its 755cc parallel-twin platform. Alongside the two new additions, the Gold Wing luxury tourer is now available in a new colour option, while the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP continues as […]
Vega Auto Accessories, one of the world’s leading helmet manufacturers and the company behind premium helmet brand AXOR, has announced a strategic investment in Pune-based emergency technology company Tageze Medical ID System. The partnership marks a significant step in extending rider safety beyond accident prevention into emergency preparedness — combining physical protection with connected digital […]
ev.fin, the electric vehicle financing subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Limited, has announced the partial deployment of previously sanctioned institutional debt of INR 223 crore for onward lending during the April–March 2026 period. The rapid deployment of funds has enabled the company to scale its operations to over 74 cities in India, with a target of […]
Ultraviolette has etched its name in motorcycling history by becoming the first Indian Production motorcycle manufacturer to complete a lap of the Isle of Man TT Mountain Circuit — one of the most demanding and iconic racing courses in the world. On June 6, 2026, multiple Ultraviolette F77 MACH 2 motorcycles successfully completed the famed […]
India’s automotive industry had a strong May 2026, with several manufacturers recording their highest-ever monthly sales across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. Electric vehicle sales stood out as a key highlight, with multiple players reporting sharp growth — reflecting the accelerating shift toward cleaner mobility. While the overall demand environment remained healthy, rising input […]
With petrol prices continuing to weigh on household budgets across India, electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has announced a new initiative aimed at making the switch to electric mobility more accessible and rewarding for two-wheeler buyers. Under the programme, prospective buyers can unlock benefits of up to ₹30,000 towards the purchase of an Ultraviolette motorcycle, based […]
Samarth E-Mobility has launched Avore Electric, its electric two-wheeler brand built around a single idea — that intelligence should not be a feature bolted onto a motorcycle, but the foundation from which it is designed. The brand made its debut with a brand film, website, and social media presence, marking the beginning of a broader market-entry plan with product […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India has inaugurated a new dealership, Pluton Suzuki, at Ansal Plaza in Gurdev Nagar, Ludhiana — its first Experience Zone in Punjab. The outlet takes Suzuki’s nationwide dealer network to 1,244 touchpoints across India and gives the company a second authorised dealership in Ludhiana, bringing its total presence in Punjab to 12 outlets. […]
Royal Enfield has launched the Bullet 650, the most powerful version of its longest-running and most iconic motorcycle. Priced at ₹3,64,856 ex-showroom, the Bullet 650 is powered by the company’s parallel twin 650cc engine — the same platform that underpins the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 — and is available across all Royal Enfield […]
Ultraviolette has announced a significant overhaul of its Tesseract electric scooter, introducing what it claims is India’s first 100V electrical architecture for a scooter. The upgrade has also pushed the launch date to January 2027, from an earlier timeline. The move to 100V — well above the voltage levels used by most scooters in the […]