Bajaj Chetak 35 Series With Bigger Storage, Touchscreen Display Launched At INR 120,000
- By MT Bureau
- December 20, 2024
Pune-headquartered two- and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has launched the Chetak 35 Series with prices starting INR 120,000 and going up to INR 127,000 (ex-showroom India). It is available in three variants 3501, 3502 and 3503.
While on the outside the e-scooters look similar to the existing Chetak models available in the country, the Chetak 35 Series comes with all-new floorboard batteries and a host of new tech and safety upgrades.

The company is betting on the strong growth momentum witnessed by the Chetak brand in the e-scooter space as it expands the network and availability of its green offering. For the January to November period, the company has sold a total of 174,909 electric two-wheelers, up 184 percent YoY, as compared to 61,519 units last year.
The new e-scooters are equipped with 3.5 kWh battery capacity, claimed range of upto 153 km per charge, attain a claimed top speed of 73 kmph, zero to 80 percent charge in 3 hours, 35-litre of under seat storage capacity, 5-inch TFT touchscreen (3501 model) for easier navigation and access to more features.
It also gets remote immobilisation, guide-me home lights, geo-fencing, anti-theft and accident features safety tech. The company continues to provide 3-years/50,000km on both models.
Eric Vas, President, Urbanite Business Unit, Bajaj Auto, said: “The Chetak '35 Series' represents our continued momentum in the electric two-wheeler market, where we've solidified our leadership position in the recent months till date. This flagship series is strategically designed to resonate with younger riders, offering cutting-edge technology along with neo-classic style. Our comprehensive product range now ensures that there is a Chetak for every rider."
TVS Motor Co Introduces Traction Controls System For Raider Motorcycle
- By MT Bureau
- October 15, 2026
Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company has launched updated variants of its TVS Raider motorcycle, introducing active safety features to the 125cc segment.
The TVS Raider TFT DD and TVS Raider SXC DD models now feature a Traction Control System and Emergency Brake Warning functionality.
The Traction Control System manages rear-wheel power output during traction loss over wet surfaces, loose gravel or road hazards. The Emergency Brake Warning system flashes rear lighting signals during deceleration to alert trailing traffic.
Additional hardware updates include a wider rear tyre, a 27W USB Type-C device charger and established powertrain features including a 3-valve engine with iGO Assist boost functionality, Glide Through Technology for low-speed manoeuvring and a TFT display supporting connectivity software.
The TVS Raider SXC DD variant is priced at INR 100,330 ex-showroom Delhi, while the TVS Raider TFT DD variant is available at INR 103,170 across TVS Motor dealerships nationwide.
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BSA Motorcycles Expands Gold Star 650 Range With Brooklands Black & Birmingham Blue Editions
- By MT Bureau
- October 15, 2026
BSA Motorcycles, part of Classic Legends, has expanded its Gold Star 650 lineup in India with the introduction of the Brooklands Black Legacy Edition and Birmingham Blue Edition. The launch increases the colourways and trim options available for the retro-roadster model across the country.
The Birmingham Blue Edition is priced at INR 355,950 ex-showroom New Delhi, while the Brooklands Black Legacy Edition is available at INR 364,950. Retail and service coverage spans over 450 touchpoints across India, supported by a standard four-year or 50,000-kilometre warranty package.
The Brooklands Black Legacy Edition incorporates black body paint with gold pinstriping, chrome fenders, a chrome-accented fuel tank and a quilted seat layout. The Birmingham Blue Edition introduces a blue paint scheme paired with a silver side-panel badge and a revised engine surface finish.
Both editions retain the underlying technical platform, powered by a 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 45 hp of power and 55 Nm of torque. Chassis hardware includes Brembo braking components, dual-channel anti-lock braking systems and wire-spoke wheels.
Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder, Classic Legends, said, "The Gold Star embodies everything we believe a modern retro-roadster should be. From its authentic British design to the distinctive experience of its big-single engine, every element reflects the craftsmanship, engineering and attention to detail that have defined the Gold Star for generations. The Brooklands Black Legacy Edition honours the moment when the Gold Star earned its legendary name, while Birmingham Blue offers a contemporary expression of the Gold Star, reinterpreting its iconic DNA for today's rider. Together, they represent two distinct chapters of the Gold Star story, united by the heritage and individuality that remain central to BSA."
Motohaus Partners With Italjet To Bring Italian Two-Wheeler Brand To India
- By MT Bureau
- October 15, 2026
Motohaus India has announced a strategic partnership with Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Italjet, confirming the brand's formal entry into the Indian market.
Operating under KAW Veloce Motors – a subsidiary of the KAW Group – Motohaus currently manages the distribution and local manufacturing operations for international brands, including Brixton Motorcycles and VLF, from its production plant in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
The agreement with Bologna-based Italjet adds the Italian manufacturer's scooter and motorcycle lineup to Motohaus's distribution portfolio in India.
The partnership intends to leverage Italjet's engineering and design platform alongside Motohaus's assembly infrastructure and dealership network across the country. Specific details regarding the product portfolio, pricing, assembly arrangements and commercial rollout timelines for India will be formally presented at the EICMA 2026 motorcycle exhibition in Milan.
TVS Motor Co Launches Updated TVS Radeon Motorcycle At INR 67,100
- By MT Bureau
- October 13, 2026
Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company has launched an updated version of its TVS Radeon motorcycle, introducing styling revisions and updated lighting components ahead of the domestic festive season. The commuter motorcycle model currently maintains a customer base exceeding 1.1 million units in India.
The updated TVS Radeon features revised body panels across the fuel tank, side sections and rear cowl, alongside new graphic schemes. Lighting updates include a full LED headlamp unit with integrated signature lighting, LED turn signals and an LED tail lamp incorporating a multi-dimensional lens effect.
The motorcycle retains core functional components from the previous iteration, including its segment-length seat layout and a reverse LCD instrument cluster with real-time mileage indicator functions.
The model is available across authorised dealerships in three trim levels: the Base variant priced at INR 67,100, the Digi Cluster Drum variant at INT 70,100 and the top-spec Digi Cluster Disc variant priced at INT 73,100 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice-President and Head of Commuter & EV Business, TVS Motor Company, said, "Over the last decade, TVS Radeon customers have grown with a progressive India. More than 1.1 million customers have made TVS Radeon part of their everyday journeys, and as their lifestyles, aspirations and expectations have evolved, their motorcycle also has evolved with them. At TVS Motor, we have always put the customer at the heart of meaningful product evolution. The new TVS Radeon is a reflection of that belief, bringing a more youthful, dynamic and aspirational character to a motorcycle in line with its consumers from the New India of today. Radeon continues to stand for superior build quality, reliability, and its distinctive new lighting signature, contemporary graphics and confident design, makes it such a preferred ride. The new TVS Radeon is designed for customers who want their everyday motorcycle to be as progressive and expressive as the life and country they are building. We salute the nation building spirit of the Progressive Radeon rider."

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