The inaugural edition of Royal Enfield Slide School Cup India came to an exciting end at the Royal Enfield Jaipur Track today. Top riders across the nation competed on specially designed FT 411 Slide School motorcycles during the thrilling tournament, which started at Motoverse 2024 and took place across three months in Goa, Bengaluru, Pune and Jaipur. The championship included seven exciting races over five rounds that were full of action and fierce competition.

A tie of 39 points between Anish Shetty and Sathya Raj Arumugam marked the end of the thrilling final race. Shetty, however, was declared the winner after winning the third race in the final round. Arumugam was adjudged as the first runner-up followed by Karan Drishya, who was the second runner-up with 29 points. An International Flat Track Masterclass led by renowned flat track racer Gary Birtwistle started off the last weekend, providing riders with a chance to study, hone and practise the strategies Birtwistle discussed before to the final battle. 

Royal Enfield's Jaipur Track hosted the thrilling climax that took place over the weekend. The track features several areas dedicated to various activities, such as off-road riding, flat track racing and much more. The riders got their first chance to ride at the course when the Slide School Cup final round and regional round in Jaipur were conducted at the Slide Zone.

Adrian Sellers, Head of Custom and Motorsport, said, “The first edition of Royal Enfield Slide School Cup in India was a brilliant showcase of the abundant talent the Slide School graduates have to offer. We witnessed some outstanding performances from the riders, and I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to every rider. The Slide School Cup is designed to highlight the crucial role flat track racing plays in elevating a rider's skill set improving control and adaptability across all terrains. We are committed to the vision of making motorsports more accessible and we look forward to bringing even more exciting opportunities in the upcoming seasons.”

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.