Harley-Davidson promises a more powerful, stylish and tech-friendly motorcycle line up for 2021. On the card is the gritty Street Bob 114 and a restyled Fat Boy 114 cruiser and new styling options for the popular performance machines: Street Glide Special, Road Glide Special and Road King Special. The company will also offer four super-premium motorcycles created by its Custom Vehicle Operations team.

The Street Bob 114 cruiser is a quick and nimble motorcycle that sports a stripped-down bobber styling and no-nonsense performance. This cruiser is the lightest Softail model equipped with a powerful Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine offering pure riding experience by combining modern power and technology with authentic American styling.

The Fat Boy 114 cruiser is the most physically imposing motorcycle that the company produces. For 2021 the cruiser receives a styling update with brilliant chrome replacing the satin chrome on the powertrain, exhaust, front end, rear fender struts and the console.

The Harley-Davidson touring line has also received a styling update. The Street Glide Special, Road Glide Special and Road King Special models combine a commanding street presence with the company’s touring chassis’ long-haul capabilities. The Street Glide Special and the Road Glide Special models receive a new two-tone paint option along with a choice of a blacked-out or bright chrome treatment.

The Road King Special and Street Glide Special models also receive a new brilliant Daymaker LED headlamp. All touring models from the company now feature a new low-profile engine guard that emphasizes their slammed profiles. They will also be equipped with the colour touch-screen Boom! Box GTS infotainment system that is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Riders can connect their phone to stream media, access communication and navigation minimizing distractions.

For 2021, the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) branch will offer an all-new an advanced audio system from Harley-Davidson Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate, featuring speakers and amplifiers. All 2021 CVO models: CVO Street Glide, CVO Road Glide, CVO Limited and CVO Tri Glide will also feature new paint and styling options along with the most potent Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine.

All CVO models will also come equipped with RDRS Safety Enhancements designed to increase rider confidence in unexpected situations and poor road conditions. The RDRS Safety Enhancement offers Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking, Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Vehicle Hold Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

In addition to the models mentioned above the company will also be revealing the Pan America 1250 adventure tourer on February 22, 2021, in a digital event. (MT)

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle company Ultraviolette Automotive collaborated with the Madras Regiment Centre (MRC) of the Indian Army for a five-day rally across Tamil Nadu, by providing a fleet of F77 motorcycles.

The ride honoured the army Veterans and Veer Naris of Madras Regiment and the Armed Forces community in the region.

Under the aegis of the Dakshin Bharat Area, the rally covered six districts of Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Theni and Coimbatore. The team of army personnel engaged with approximately 3,000 veterans and veer naris during the journey: addressing various concerns, sharing crucial information on entitlements, and providing immediate assistance. The F77s covered a cumulative distance of over 6000 kilometres.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette, said, " Collaborating again with the Indian Army for this remarkable outreach initiative is an honour that resonates deeply with Ultraviolette's ethos. Our vision to create world-class technology is inspired by the spirit of the India - undaunted, resilient, and driven by purpose. The F77 embodies the very principles that define our Armed Forces - precision, performance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. To witness Ultraviolette playing a key role in this rally, honouring veterans, and their families, is not just a privilege but a defining moment in our journey".

Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers in the country, has reported wholesales of 112,948 units for April 2025, which is 14 percent higher than 99,377 units it sold last year.

The company reported an 8 percent growth in its domestic sales at 95,214 units, as compared to 88,067 units last year, while exports grew by 57 percent at 17,734 units, as against 11,310 units for the same period last year.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “This positive start to the year fills us with gratitude. Each unit sold represents the beginning of a new journey with our customers and we are thankful to be a part of it. We will continue to work sincerely to meet the evolving expectations of our customers and contribute positively to their journey with us.”

Last month, the company further upgraded its product lineup, including the Hayabusa to be OBD-2B compliant.

Chennai-based two-wheeler and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company has announced its wholesales for April 2025. The company reported witnessing a 16 percent growth, selling 443,896 units, as against 383,615 units last year. 

The domestic two-wheeler sales include 220,527 motorcycles and 169,741, while exports accounted for 106,683 units.  

EV sales grew by 59 percent, rising from 17,403 units in April 2024 to 27,684 units last month.

Three-wheeler sales grew by 50 percent YoY from 9,023 units to 13,566 units.

Blending the pulse of street culture, community and high-octane energy, Royal Enfield hosted the first-ever edition of HunterHood in Mumbai and New Delhi during the last weekend of April 2025. 
Inspired by the spirit of Hunter motorcycle of the company, the HunterHood event – the latest cultural initiative built around the ethos of “From the streets, For the streets” – brought together riders, artists and urban explorers across the two Indian mega cities. 
The company also unveiled ‘The 2025 Hunter 350’ with three new colourways and upgraded features inspired by and designed for ‘The Coolest Neighbourhoods of the world’.
Featuring unique programming in the form of skateboarding sessions, spontaneous cyphers, vibrant graffiti art, live music jams, dynamic dance circles and exhilarating BMX stunts, the event witnessed high-octane performances by some of India’s top musicians like Dino James, Wild Wild Women, Shah Rule, Suggahunny, The Spindoctor, OG Shez, Ikka, DK Mocity, Dhanji, Lush Lata and Samriddhi Bhargav. 
The event saw over 12 homegrown, premium and emerging street-led brands spanning skateboarding, apparel, sneakers and the culinary space participate. It was attended by 5,000 people across the two mega cities.