KAW Veloce Motors Pvt Ltd (KVMPL) has unveiled the Brixton brand of motorcycles (600 cc and 1200 cc) and an e-scooter of the Italian brand Velocifero (VLF) called Tennis in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

The unveiling of both the machines – the motorcycle with an ICE and the e-scooter with a battery and motor – at the Highland Club on the outskirts of the city took place amid much fanfare.

The Brixton motorcycle and VLF e-scooter – with an angular bodywork overall that is synonymous with Italian design culture and featuring a 2.1kW hub motor, and a range of 130 km – will be offered through the MotoHaus retail channel, the first outlet of which is set to be commissioned in a few days from now in Kolhapur.

Both the two-wheelers – the e-scooter is priced at INR 1,30,000 ex-showroom – are being put together (from a CKD kit) at a plant that is about 12 km from the launch venue as part of the Phase I strategy. To be offered through MotoHaus outlets in cities Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Jaipur, Vapi, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Nashik, Nagpur, Surat, Ahmedabad and Vadodara besides Kolhapur, the two vehicle brands are expected to be joined by a third Italian brand and an in-house electric two-wheeler brand at a later date.

Once the Phase I strategy plays out and the Bixton and VLF offerings find a footing in the Indian market, the company will embark on the Phase II strategy that will include a design and development centre at Kolhapur. The strategy will also include a manufacturing plant that can do 25,000 units and enable the engineering of a robust supply chain in terms of localisation.

It is at the Phase II level that investments from Brixton Motorcycles (Austria) and VLF are expected to come into the venture, which is initially supported by the parent company of KAW Veloce.

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TVS Motor Company has released an official brand anthem, ‘The Apache DNA’, to commemorate 20 years of the TVS Apache motorcycle series. The track was composed by rapper and songwriter Brodha V and has been launched in six languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

The anthem is intended to engage a global customer base that now includes over 6.5 million riders across 60 countries. By integrating the brand with music and youth culture, TVS Motor Company aims to strengthen its connection with the motorcycling community beyond technical specifications.

The TVS Apache series is built on the company's racing programme, focusing on speed, precision and control. The anthem incorporates the engine's exhaust note as a rhythmic element, bridging the gap between mechanical performance and music.

The Apache brand, with over two decades in the motorcycle market, is being sold in more than 60 countries and has over 6.5 million customers.

Vimal Sumbly, Business Head, Premium Segment, TVS Motor Company, said, “For 20 years, TVS Apache has been the living expression of our racing DNA, an attitude and legacy that has empowered 6.5 million riders globally. ‘The Apache DNA’ anthem is our tribute to every rider who embodies the philosophy of TVS Apache. As we continue to democratise racing-bred technology, we are also expanding TVS Apache's presence into music and youth culture, creating deeper connections with the communities that live and breathe the brand every single day."

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Bajaj Mobility AG, the holding company of KTM AG and part of the Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto, has announced that KTM has entered into a loan agreement with an international banking consortium to refinance its debt. The total volume of the facility is EUR 550 million.

The agreement completes the refinancing measures for KTM following its restructuring. The new funds will be used to settle an existing EUR 450 million loan provided by Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. in May 2025.

The financing is unsecured and carries a term of five years. Interest rates for the facility have been set in the low to mid-single-digit percentage range.

Under the conditions of the agreement, KTM is subject to restrictions on dividend distributions for the duration of the five-year term. These covenants are described by the company as market-standard for such credit facilities.

The previous debt was incurred as part of a restructuring plan quota. By transitioning from a subsidiary-provided loan to a consortium-backed facility, the company has finalised its capital structure adjustments initiated last year.

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Chennai-based electric vehicle start-up Raptee.HV has started large-scale customer deliveries of its T30 electric motorcycle. The company utilises high-voltage technology (HV-Tec), a platform typically found in electric cars, for its two-wheeler products.

The T30 is priced at INR 239,000 (ex-showroom) and comes with an 8-year battery warranty and a 3-year vehicle warranty.

The e-motorcycle is engineered for torque and charging speed. It is compatible with the public charging network used by electric cars in India, allowing riders to utilise existing CCS2 charging infrastructure.

Key features of the T30 and ownership programme include:

• Charging: Support for home-charging and public fast-charging stations.
• Service: A dedicated single point of contact (SPOC) for each customer and roadside assistance.
• Validation: Recognition from the Asia Book of Records for the distance covered by a production electric motorcycle.
• Pricing: Positioned at parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles in the same performance segment.

Chennai serves as the initial market for Raptee.HV. The company has announced plans to expand into Bengaluru in April 2026 with a showroom and service centre. By the end of 2026, the firm intends to establish operations in all South Indian state capitals and begin entry into Western India.

Dinesh Arjun, CEO & Co-Founder, Raptee.HV, said, “With the commencement of large-scale customer deliveries, we’re excited to be sharing our product to a larger audience, a product that’s been 7 years in the making. This moment is built on the trust of our earliest customers, those who believed in our vision, our technology, and our team before anyone else. We carry deep gratitude for that faith, and our commitment is to honour it not just with a motorcycle, but with a seamless ownership journey from day one. We are not only delivery-ready; we are service-ready. Every T30 customer is supported by a structured service ecosystem, a trusted Roadside Assistance partner, and a dedicated single point of contact for service, ensuring confidence and convenience at every step. For us, this milestone is more than handing over motorcycles. It is about setting a new benchmark in customer experience, where every ride begins with trust and continues with care.”

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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has achieved a cumulative sales milestone of crossing 5 million Activa scooter unit sales in Maharashtra. The figure represents total sales over a 25-year period in the state.

Demand for the scooter remains concentrated in urban centres including Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur and Navi Mumbai. HMSI maintains a network of over 700 sales and service touchpoints across Maharashtra to support its customer base and after-sales operations.

The Activa brand currently includes 110cc and 125cc models. The company recently expanded this lineup with the ACTIVA e: and QC1 models, marking its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) segment. HMSI attributes the model's market position to resale value and adaptability for urban and semi-urban commuting.

In addition to scooters, the company's motorcycle portfolio spans the 100cc to 200cc segments, including models such as the Shine, SP125, and Unicorn. Premium motorcycles, ranging from 200cc to 1800cc, are retailed through the BigWing Topline and BigWing showroom formats.

Mutsuo Usui, Director - Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said. “Crossing 5 million Activa sales in Maharashtra reflects the deep trust customers have placed in the brand over the past 25 years. Maharashtra remains one of the most dynamic markets and this achievement highlights how dependable mobility continues to shape everyday commuting. Our focus remains on strengthening customer experience, expanding reach, and ensuring Activa continues to meet the evolving expectations of riders across the state.”

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