Classic Legends, the two-wheeler subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tube Investments of India, part of the Murugappa Group, have joined forces to introduce the BSA brand in India.

The partners have announced forming a new 50:50 joint venture for licensing ‘BSA’ trademarks, that will allow Classic Legends to manufacture and/or sale of motorcycles, parts and accessories in India. 

Founded in 1861, the iconic British brand BSA stands for Birmingham Small Arms, which originally manufactured firearms. The company set-up its motorcycle division up in 1903, and the first motorcycle was rolled out in 1910. At the peak of its success in 1950, BSA branded motorcycle made up for one in every four motorcycle sold globally. 

Despite all its success in 1971, the Group found itself with a trading loss of 3 million sterling pounds (INR 305 million), and by 1973 the firm stopped production.

It was in October 2016, the BSA brand was bought out by Classic Legends, and in 2021, it launched its first new motorcycle the ‘Gold Star’.

The once popular BSA brand in India is now set to come back, albeit, in a new avatar, and would compete in the mid-size motorcycle segment.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India, one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has launched the Hayabusa Special Edition alongside updated colour options for its flagship sport motorcycle. The Special Edition is priced at INR 1.99 million ex-showroom Delhi, while the standard updated Hayabusa is priced at INR 1.89 million ex-showroom Delhi.

The Hayabusa Special Edition is offered in a Pearl Vigor Blue scheme featuring decals, specific wheel finishes, a three-dimensional fuel tank emblem, a tank-mounted potting emblem, anodised muffler ends and heat guards and a single-seat cowl supplied as standard equipment.

Technical updates across the range include an ELIIY Power lithium-ion battery, revised settings for the Launch Control System and Power Mode Selector and an updated Smart Cruise Control system that remains engaged during gear changes. The motorcycle retains its 1,340cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine.

Chassis and electronic specifications remain centred on a twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm, KYB inverted front forks, Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 tyres and Brembo Stylema front brake callipers with 320 mm floating discs. Standard equipment across both variants includes LED lighting, traction control, a bi-directional quickshifter, low RPM assist and slope dependent control.

The standard Hayabusa lineup receives three revised colour schemes: Candy Daring Red with Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Galaxy Gray with Candy Burnt Gold, and Pearl Vigor Blue with Pearl Brilliant White.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “The Hayabusa has always represented the pinnacle of Suzuki's engineering, performance and design philosophy. With the launch of the Hayabusa Special Edition and the introduction of new colour options, we aim to offer customers an even more exclusive and premium ownership experience while preserving the iconic character that has made the Hayabusa a global legend. The latest updates further enhance its appeal for enthusiasts who seek a perfect balance of performance, technology and distinctive styling.”

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Classic Legends has introduced a series of updates across its Jawa, Yezdi and BSA motorcycle portfolios ahead of the festive sales period in India. The updates include colourways, visual modifications and refinements across the three brands.

The product revisions build on a series of motorcycle releases throughout 2026. Yezdi began its updates with the release of the Scrambler on 23 April, followed by the introduction of the refreshed Untamed Trinity range on 30 July. Updates to the Yezdi lineup include tubeless cross-spoke wheels and a Yellow Falcon colour option for the Adventure model, alongside the Green Mamba finish for the Roadster and the Grey Panther option for the Scrambler.

BSA expanded its Indian product line with the launch of the Scrambler 650 on 23 July 2026, joining the Gold Star 650 in the brand's mid-capacity motorcycle segment. Meanwhile, Jawa updated its modern-classic lineup through the introduction of the 42 FJ on 26 August, the 42 Bobber on 4 September and the 42 OG on 9 September at Ballard Pier in Mumbai.

Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder, Classic Legends, said, "It has been an exciting year for Classic Legends, with new motorcycles and product upgrades across Jawa, Yezdi and BSA. These portfolio-wide updates come during the festive season, bringing a fresh expression to motorcycles across all three brands. While the range evolves with new updates, our focus remains unchanged, preserving the authenticity, character and heritage that make Jawa, Yezdi and BSA truly distinctive."

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in the country, has announced pricing for the Honda QC3 electric scooter, the locally manufactured Honda CB500 roadster and the updated Honda CB350 range comprising the CB350, CB350RS and CB350C models.

The releases mark the next phase of a 10-product portfolio introduced in July 2026. Bookings for all five models have opened across India with a booking deposit of INR 5,000.

The Honda QC3 electric scooter is priced at INR 135,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi) with initial sales to cover five cities — Delhi, Agra, Cuttack, Surat and Kollam — through select Honda RedWing dealerships.

The vehicle incorporates a 3.0 kWh battery providing a certified Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range of 145 kilometres per charge. Charging from zero to 80 percent requires two hours and 40 minutes, with a full charge taking approximately four hours. The scooter features a 5-inch TFT instrument screen with Honda RoadSync connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, a smart key and 32 litres of storage capacity. The Honda QC3 e-scooter can be had in colour options include Matt Photon Gray Metallic, Pearl Precious White, Pearl Shallow Blue and Pearl Siren Blue.

The Honda CB500 roadster is priced at INR 275,000 for the alloy wheel variant, INR 299,900 for the spoke tubeless variant and INR 301,900 for the spoke tubeless with stripe variant (ex-showroom Bengaluru).

The motorcycle is produced in India and powered by a 501cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with an oil cooler. Equipment includes an all-LED lighting system, an analogue-digital instrument cluster, Honda Selectable Torque Control, an assist and slipper clutch, Honda RoadSync and front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS. Deliveries will take place nationwide through Honda BigWing dealerships in Pearl Deep Ground Grey, Pearl Igneous Black, Mat Steel Silver Metallic and Rebel Red Metallic.

The refreshed Honda CB350 range starts at INR 195,200 (ex-showroom Bengaluru), for the standard CB350 model, extending up to INR 204,700 for the top-specification CB350C Special Edition.

The updates introduce new paint options across the CB350, CB350RS and CB350C models without mechanical alterations. The motorcycles retain their 348.6cc air-cooled engines, all-LED lighting, Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control, assist and slipper clutches and dual-channel ABS. Dispatches to Honda BigWing dealerships began on 21 September 2026.

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BikeWo Green Tech is aiming to expand its operating fleet to approximately 10,000 vehicles during FY2026-27, supported by a preferential warrant issue of more than INR 760 million.

The expansion forms part of a corporate transition from vehicle sales and distribution toward electric vehicle asset ownership, fleet operations, leasing and logistics technology, operating under the initiative name BikeWo Ascend.

As part of this strategy, BikeWo has secured agreements with Reliance Industries’ Bio Energy Division to supply and deploy electric tractors fitted with loader, catcher and grabber equipment, along with vehicle operation and driver services. The contracts hold an estimated total value of INR 66.4 million, with validity extending through July 2033 for use in biomass-handling and bio-energy operations.

Hiten Pal Saklani, CEO, BikeWo Green Tech, said, "For us, BikeWo Ascend is about building a much larger business around electric mobility. We started with vehicles, but we see a significantly bigger opportunity in the infrastructure, operations and technology that enable those vehicles to deliver value. Our engagement in the bio-energy sector is an encouraging example of how specialised electric mobility can find applications beyond conventional transportation."

The business model covers mid-mile, last-mile and long-mile commercial transport, alongside enterprise fleet management and charging infrastructure. To support the operational shift, BikeWo has named Sumanth Badiga, an executive with 30 years of experience in the automotive sector, to its Advisory Board.

"Scale for us is not simply about putting more vehicles on the road. It is about building the operating capability around those vehicles. We want to create a platform that can bring together the right assets, partners, technology and operating capabilities for different mobility requirements. As we expand across India, that is the business we are focused on building," added Saklani.

The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange under the ticker BIKEWO and plans to establish further operating partnerships across energy, logistics and technology sectors to support its fleet operations across India.

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