Revolt Motors, a leading Indian electric motorcycle company and part of RattanIndia Group, has announced that its newly launched electric motorcycles, the RV1 and RV1+, have achieved over 16,000 bookings in the first week.

The electric motorcycles were launched on 17 September 2024 at an introductory price of INR 84,990 for the RV1 and INR 99,990 for the RV1+. Revolt Motors is dedicated to offering not just cutting-edge products but also world-class service, ensuring an unmatched ownership experience for its customers. Motorcycle enthusiasts can now secure their RV1 and RV1+ by visiting Revolt Motors’ official website or by visiting an authorised dealership.

Anjali Rattan, Chairperson, RattanIndia Enterprises Limited, said, "We are deeply humbled by the unprecedented demand for the RV1. This monumental response not only strengthens our resolve but inspires us to continue leading the charge in India’s electric mobility revolution. The RV1 was designed with the everyday Indian commuter in mind, and to witness its acceptance at such a massive scale within a week is both thrilling and rewarding."

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has unveiled the Destini 110 Classique Edition at INR 76,400 (ex-showroom Delhi), introducing a festive variant with updated styling details to its family scooter range.

The special edition builds upon the Destini 110 platform first launched in September 2025. The scooter is offered in two dual-tone colour schemes, comprising Matt Goldfish Silver with Light Industrial Grey and Matt Aries Brown. Design additions include contrast stripe detailing on the handle cover and side panels, colour-coordinated inner panels, mirrors and seating, a 3D Classique Edition badge and branded rim tape.

Mechanically, the scooter retains the 110cc engine paired with Hero MotoCorp's i3S stop-start system, 12-inch front and rear wheels and a 100/80-12 rear tyre. Functional specifications include a 785 mm seat, 19 litres of under-seat storage, a front glove box with a mobile charging port, a boot lamp, a digital-analogue instrument cluster and LED lighting elements. The model is available across Hero MotoCorp dealerships nationwide.

Ashutosh Varma, Chief Business Officer – India Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp, said, "The Destini 110 has been developed around the everyday needs of family scooter customers - with comfort, convenience and fuel efficiency at its core. As customer preferences continue to evolve, the Classique Edition brings a fresh design expression to the Destini 110 portfolio through new dual-tone colours and distinctive detailing, while retaining the practical attributes central to its proposition. This addition allows us to build on the model’s established strengths while further strengthening the Destini brand."

Amazon India has recorded a sixfold increase in two-wheeler sales during the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 sales event, driven by demand across non-metro regions.

The company said tier-2 and tier-3 locations accounted for over 60 percent of total two-wheeler transactions, led by cities including Surat, Kota, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Prayagraj and Kanpur.

Within product categories, daily commuter motorcycles recorded a 13.5-fold sales growth, while electric vehicles grew eightfold, and premium motorcycles saw a 2.5-fold increase. Simultaneously, Amazon's Automotive Store recorded a 2.2-fold growth rate across vehicle accessories, spare parts, helmets, and care products.

To support vehicle purchases, the platform integrated financing options including paperless Amazon Pay Shopping Loans with monthly instalments starting at INR 2,350 across tenures up to 24 months, alongside bank discounts and cashback incentives. The platform also expanded brand availability to include TVS Motor Co, Flying Flea and Ultraviolette Automotive, while integrating artificial intelligence tools such as the Rufus shopping assistant and the Part Finder compatibility tool within Amazon Garage to match spare parts with specific vehicle models.

Aman Deep Lohan, Director of Home, Kitchen and Outdoors, Amazon India, said, "This has been the most exciting Amazon Great Indian Festival sale for two-wheelers. More customers than ever are starting their purchase on Amazon.in, researching and comparing their next bike, and this festive season the trend has accelerated sharply. We have focused on what matters most to the customer: the widest selection of products, guided discovery, easy payment options with affordability levers, customer reviews and support that continues long after the purchase. AI based shopping assistant, Rufus, helps customers research their options, and we have recently added brands like TVS Motor, Flying Flea and Ultraviolette. To make discovery even more convenient, especially for complex and specialised tasks like finding the right spare part, we have also added Part Finder to match parts to their exact vehicle and accessory suggestions to help them pick gear for their new ride. Together, these make the experience of buying a two-wheeler online simpler and immersive."

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has introduced the X47 Venom, a substantially upgraded successor to the X47 launched a year ago. Featuring a new 100V electrical architecture, improved performance, greater range, faster charging and enhanced safety, the motorcycle also marks the first production application of a technology platform intended to support the company’s expanding product portfolio.

Introduced on 22 October 2026, the X47 Venom delivers a claimed IDC range of 343 km, peak power of 30 kW (40 hp), wheel torque of 550 Nm and a top speed of 155 kmph. It accelerates from zero to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds and weighs 180 kg, up to 20 kg less than its predecessor. The motorcycle supports 12 kW DC fast charging, which the company describes as a first for an electric two-wheeler in India.

Priced at an introductory INR 265,000 for the first 5,000 customers, deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2026. A European launch is planned for 3 November at EICMA in Milan.

For the EV maker, the Venom represents more than a model upgrade. It introduces the VX-100, a 100V architecture designed to underpin its next generation of electric two-wheelers.

“The X47 Venom reflects our approach to engineering the entire motorcycle as one integrated system,” says Niraj Rajmohan, CTO and Co-Founder, Ultraviolette Automotive.

“Each subsystem has been developed in conjunction with the others to improve power density, optimise packaging and reduce weight. With 12 kW DC fast charging and multi-tiered electro-mechanical protection, including a pyro-fuse, we have advanced performance, convenience and safety together,” he said,

VX-100 to drive product expansion

Ultraviolette Automotive intends to deploy the VX-100 architecture across its upcoming portfolio, allowing technology developed for one vehicle to be adapted for others rather than requiring a separate electrical platform for every model.

“Over the next one year, you’ll see four new products coming with the same VX-100,” says Rajmohan.

The Tesseract electric scooter and Shockwave motorcycle are among the products identified for the next phase. The company is also working on the F77, although no timeline for an updated version has been disclosed.

The X47 was selected as the first application partly because it accounts for around 90 percent of Ultraviolette Automotive’s volumes, according to Rajmohan. Its crossover positioning also allows it to target riders across sports, adventure and street-motorcycle segments.

The common architecture is designed to accommodate different battery capacities, vehicle configurations and power levels. This modularity could help spread engineering costs across a wider portfolio and accelerate product development.

Till date, Ultraviolette Automotive has invested more than INR 5 billion in research and development, Rajmohan says. Its development process involves validating individual subsystems before integrating them into a complete vehicle.

“Just because a subsystem is ready doesn’t mean it is good enough to put on a vehicle, because it’s a safety-critical system,” he says.

The company’s test programme involves around 20 riders covering approximately 150–200 km a day, with motorcycles fast-charged between rides. The aim is to assess components under demanding conditions and validate the complete vehicle, including interactions between systems.

Powertrain and safety upgrades

The VX-100 combines a new battery system, a lighter motor and a redesigned motor control unit to improve performance, efficiency and packaging.

The SRB-11 battery is designed to deliver up to 20 percent higher energy density and twice the cooling performance. An optimised thermal path is intended to dissipate heat up to 50 percent faster, while a cast-aluminium enclosure provides structural protection.

Safety provisions include a battery management system monitoring cell voltage, temperature and current, alongside cell-level fuses. A pyro-fuse is designed to isolate the circuit within microseconds when a critical fault is detected. The battery pack carries an IP67 rating for protection against dust and water immersion.

The UV LIGHTFURY motor delivers 30 kW and uses soft magnetic composites to reduce mass and energy losses. Meanwhile, the new motor control unit is, according to the company, twice as compact as its predecessor and offers three times the power density.

The 12 kW DC fast-charging system incorporates safeguards against overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, excessive temperature and short circuits.

Charging access remains critical to longer-distance electric motorcycle use. Ultraviolette Automotive has developed its Supernova DC charging network to address gaps at selected highway locations, while working with external providers, including Bolt.Earth.

Rajmohan says the company combines targeted infrastructure investment with access to third-party networks, rather than relying exclusively on proprietary chargers.

Extending rider assistance technology

The X47 Venom features Ultraviolette Automotive’s UV Hypersense radar system, which uses a 77 GHz rear radar with a claimed range of up to 200 metres. Designed to operate at lean angles of up to 20 degrees, it supports blind-spot monitoring, lane-change assistance, overtake alerts and rear-collision warnings.

Other features include a 7-inch TFT touchscreen, integrated front and rear dashcams, Mappls navigation, cruise control and park assist with a rear-camera feed. Connected functions under the VIOLETTE AI package include movement, fall and towing alerts, remote lockdown and crash alerts.

The company has also introduced B-MAX, a reusable rider-safety vest designed to protect the collar, back, chest, sides and hips. Ultraviolette Automotive claims 86 percent force attenuation and says the vest exceeds CE safety standards, with reuse possible up to five times, subject to its condition and intended use.

Beyond two-wheelers, the company has received enquiries from other industries interested in its technology, including motor controllers for drones. However, its immediate focus remains on electric motorcycles and scooters.

“We’re not thinking about any other companies for the purposes of commercialising the technology right now,” says Rajmohan, adding that complementary applications could be explored when the company has the capacity to support them.

Manufacturing for anticipated demand

Ultraviolette Automotive is expanding production capacity alongside its product pipeline. At its existing facility, it has added another vehicle assembly line and scaled up battery production. Rajmohan estimates the plant’s maximum annual capacity at approximately 50,000–60,000 units.

A new facility in Hosur is planned with the potential to scale to around 500,000 units annually, with the first phase expected to provide capacity for 250,000 units. Both plants will remain operational, offering flexibility to manufacture different vehicle types and battery packs.

The expansion reflects the company’s intention to prepare for future demand rather than wait until existing capacity becomes a constraint.

Rajmohan said monthly volumes had been approaching 1,000 units at the time of the interaction. Ultraviolette Automotive claims it has witnessed tens of thousands of bookings for the Shockwave and nearly 80,000 for the Tesseract. These are company-reported bookings, not delivered volumes and conversion into sales will be important to capacity utilisation.

The executive believes electric motorcycles could follow a growth trajectory similar to electric scooters, whose market penetration has increased as consumer acceptance and product availability have improved. He sees the next 36 months as potentially significant for electric motorcycles, although adoption will depend on affordability, infrastructure and consumer confidence.

Expanding the retail and service network

Ultraviolette Automotive had around 55 active locations and was targeting approximately 100 showrooms by the end of 2026 or during the first quarter of 2027. Rajmohan says the company has received more than 2,000 dealership applications but is screening prospective partners for automotive experience and service capability.

The strategy is to establish aftersales support before expanding sales in new markets. Rajmohan cites a partner in Whitefield, Bengaluru, which he says services around 3,000 vehicles a month and has experience as a Royal Enfield service partner.

Around 90 percent of Ultraviolette Automotive’s volumes come from India, with the remainder from international markets, according to Rajmohan. As the company expands geographically, service quality and repair capability will be important for vehicles combining batteries, electronics, radar and connected systems.

The company also plans to support existing products as it introduces the VX-100. Rajmohan says support for both the existing architecture and the new platform, including in Europe, is planned for more than 10 years.

Turning engineering into sustainable growth

Ultraviolette Automotive’s next phase will depend on converting its technology investments into customer acceptance, reliable deliveries and sustainable volumes. Rajmohan believes electric motorcycles can offer competitive ownership economics against internal-combustion alternatives, but identifies brand trust, longevity and resale value as continuing consumer concerns. The company points to battery warranty coverage of up to eight years as one way to address these issues.

Supply-chain costs present another challenge. Rajmohan acknowledges that increases in semiconductor and memory prices cannot simply be passed on to customers. Ultraviolette Automotive is working with suppliers and partners, including Qualcomm and TDK, while exploring alternative components and sourcing options.

The X47 Venom brings together the company’s priorities: improved performance, faster charging and additional safety technology, supported by an architecture intended to serve future products. Execution will be as important as engineering, particularly as manufacturing capacity and the retail network expand.

As CEO and Co-Founder Narayan Subramaniam said in the launch announcement, the VX-100 is intended to establish “a technology foundation for a new generation of products across segments and markets”.

The platform’s success will ultimately depend on how effectively Ultraviolette Automotive translates that foundation into competitive products, customer confidence and sustained growth.

Piaggio Vehicles-owned motorcycle brand Aprilia has introduced the RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute, a limited-edition motorcycle produced to mark its victory record at the Australian circuit.

The vehicle will be on display at the EICMA exhibition in Milan from 5 to 8 November. The special edition commemorates Aprilia's 10 Grand Prix victories at Phillip Island, including the 2025 MotoGP win by Raúl Fernández on the RS-GP, which marked the manufacturer's 300th World Championship victory. The release coincides with the circuit's departure from the MotoGP calendar after 2027.

The motorcycle features a white, green and red livery incorporating the Phillip Island Circuit logo, track layout and chequered flag graphics on the side panels. The fuel tank displays a badge detailing Aprilia's victory count at the track, while the individual serial number is engraved on the steering head plate. The pillion seat cover is included as standard equipment.

Technically based on the standard RS 660, the motorcycle is powered by a front-mounted 660 cc parallel-twin engine delivering 105 horsepower at 10,400 rpm and 70 Nm of torque at 8,400 rpm, with a 35 kW restricted variant also available.

The engine acts as a load-bearing element within an aluminium frame. Electronics include a six-axis inertial platform managing traction control, wheelie control, engine brake control, cornering ABS, launch control, cruise control, adjustable engine mapping and a bidirectional quickshifter.