Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited (Gulf Oil), a leading player in the lubricants industry, and Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (Piaggio India), a 100 percent subsidiary of the Italian auto giant Piaggio Group, have officially announced the renewal of their collaboration for two-wheeler lubricants. Originally signed in January 2020, the collaboration now extends until 2032 as per the renewed agreement.

Gulf will remain Piaggio India's official lubricant partner under this exclusive deal, serving the retail, workshop and factory fill sectors in India as well as a few export markets. The collaboration highlights a common goal of promoting innovation and providing outstanding customer service in the two-wheeler market. Since the beginning of the relationship, Gulf and Piaggio have collaborated to produce cutting-edge lubricants, such as coolants for Piaggio's sports bikes and engine oils for scooters and motorcycles. New totally synthetic ranges of lubricants are now undergoing testing and approval. In the commercial vehicle (CV) market, Gulf and Piaggio India have also formed a long-term partnership, reaffirming their dedication to offering high-performance lubricants for a variety of vehicle types.

Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, said, "We are excited to renew our partnership with Piaggio India, a collaboration built on a shared commitment to innovation and high-performance solutions. Over the past four years, this partnership has been instrumental in delivering advanced lubricants that enhance the reliability and longevity of Piaggio’s vehicles. With this renewal, we continue to invest in the future of mobility, particularly by expanding into lubricant offerings for the growing superbike segment. Our focus remains on delivering exceptional value to our customers and reinforcing Gulf’s position as a leader in the Indian lubricants market."

Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, said, "Our continued partnership with Gulf Oil is a testament to the strong alignment between our values of performance, quality and innovation. Piaggio’s engineering excellence is complimented by Gulf’s world-class lubricants, enabling our vehicles to perform at their best. As we look to the future, this partnership is pivotal in supporting our strategy to offer premium products and high-performance vehicles. Together, we are not only driving the evolution of the two-wheeler segment but also setting new standards in product excellence.”

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. 

The riders of IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team took on the challenge of Round 1 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held at the legendary Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, on 28 April 2025, bringing an intense and action-packed event of a close. 
In the Race 1 of Asia Production 250cc class (AP250 class), Kavin Quintal and Johann Reeves finished 19th (with a total time of 19:06.659) and 15th (with a total time of 19:05.726) respectively. In Race 2, the Indian duo finished 13th (with a total time of 19:07.972) and 18th (with a total time of 19:11.232) respectively.
Kavin earned three points in Race 2 whereas Johann bagged one point in Race 1, bringing their cumulative team total to four points for this season in the Asia Production 250cc (AP250) class.
The 28th edition of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship is considered as Asia’s most competitive motorcycle road racing championship since 1996. The 2025 season saw six rounds beginning with the official test and season opener at the Chang International Circuit (Thailand) from 25- 27 April 2025. The second round will take place in Malaysia from 30 May 2025 to 1 June 2025. It will be followed by Japan (Round 3) in July and Indonesia (Round 4) in August. While the venue and timeline for Round 5 is yet to be announced, the season finale will be held in December in at Chang International Circuit in Thailand.
 
 

Mumbai-based electric two-wheeler company Odysse Electric Vehicles has launched the Odysse Evoqis Lite e-motorcycle at INR 118,000 (ex-showroom). 

The e-motorcycle is equipped with a 60V battery, which offers a range of 90km and a maximum speed of 75 kmph.

The e-motorcycle gets features such as keyless start, multiple drive modes, motor cut-off switch, anti-theft lock and can be had in five colour options – Cobalt Blue, Fire Red, Lime Green, Magna White and Black.

Nemin Vora, Founder, Odysse Electric, said, “With this launch, we’re making sporty rides more accessible than ever. It’s a perfect blend of performance and affordability, crafted for those who seek thrill without compromise and at the same time not harming the environment.”

At present, Odysse Electric has a product portfolio of seven models which includes two low-speed scooters, two high-speed scooters, a delivery scooter targeted for B2B segment, sports styled motorcycle and a commuter motorcycle.

Royal Enfield, a leading motorcycle manufacturer, has introduced the 2025 Hunter 350 at prices starting INR 149,900 (ex-showroom Chennai).

The updated Hunter now comes with three new colour options, increased ground clearance, seat comfort, suspension and an intuitive ergonomic triangle for better ride handling.

Mechanically it remains unchanged, the Unter 350 continues to be powered by 349cc J-series engine. Interestingly, the Hunter 350 becomes the first Royal Enfield 350cc motorcycle to get slip-assist clutch. It also gets LED headlamps, tripper pod and type-C USB fast charging.

Yadvinder Singh Gulleria, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal Enfield, said: “The 2025 Hunter 350 has been a standout motorcycle in our portfolio - agile, youthful and incredibly loved by first-time riders and city commuters. We have elevated its performance and added thoughtful upgrades that make it even more exciting to own and ride, turning every neighbourhood into their playground. It continues to reflect the pulse of the streets - and that’s why we chose HunterHood to bring it to life.”