Suzuki Motorcycle India Conducts Access Mileage Contest In Rupnagar
- By MT Bureau
- March 05, 2026
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, held the Suzuki Access Mileage Contest in Rupnagar (Ropar), Punjab. The initiative involved 40 Suzuki Access owners and prospective buyers to evaluate the scooter’s fuel efficiency in city conditions.
The contest is part of a series of customer engagement events designed to demonstrate the mileage, pickup, and build quality of the Suzuki Access. The event was organised in association with Soni Suzuki and focused on real-world performance metrics for daily commuting.
The event targeted owners who purchased their scooters within the last year. To ensure transparency, the contest followed a specific testing protocol, where participants rode on designated city roads covering a distance of 20 kilometres. Scooters started with a full tank. Upon completion of the route, tanks were refilled to determine the exact fuel consumed. The mileage for each participant was calculated based on the fuel used over the 20-kilometre distance.
In addition to the mileage runs, the event included test rides for prospective customers and feedback sessions with existing owners regarding vehicle reliability and comfort.
Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “The Suzuki Access Mileage Contest places a strong focus on fuel efficiency, bringing our brand promise of ‘Pickup Bhi, Mileage Bhi, Shandar Quality Ke Sath’ to life. By riding on city roads, participants experience the scooter’s real-world mileage. Along with mileage, customers also get to experience the quality and reliability that have made the Access a trusted choice of over 6 million customers. We appreciate the participation from customers in Rupnagar. We will continue to extend such on-ground initiatives to more cities across India, allowing customers to connect closely with our two-wheelers and witness their performance firsthand.”
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Royal Enfield And Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Partner To Promote Responsible Motorcycling
- By MT Bureau
- October 03, 2026
Royal Enfield and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) have commenced a two-year partnership spanning 2026 to 2028 aimed at promoting responsible riding, travel and cultural tourism across the state.
The collaboration was initiated with the flag-off of a flagship motorcycle expedition in Bhopal, attended by Dr Ilayaraja T., Secretary of Tourism for the Government of Madhya Pradesh and Managing Director of the MPTB; Dileep Kumar Yadav, Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) and Amitabh Pandey, Director of the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS).
The inaugural 1,520-kilometre expedition, taking place from 1 to 10 October 2026, involves 20 participants riding the Bullet 650 motorcycle. The route connects wildlife reserves, heritage sites and regional highways, covering Bhopal, Pachmarhi, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna and returning to Bhopal. A closing event scheduled for 9 October 2026 in Bhopal will mark the completion of the ride.
Over the two-year agreement period, Royal Enfield and the MPTB plan to expand the initiative to include heritage rides, off-road trail explorations and curated motorcycling routes across Madhya Pradesh.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Issues Recall For Rebel 500 Units
- By MT Bureau
- October 01, 2026
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has initiated a voluntary recall campaign covering 96 units of the Rebel 500 motorcycle manufactured between April 2025 and August 2025. The move forms part of a global recall campaign undertaken by Honda for specific Rebel 500 units.
The company has identified that the handle-lock fixing screw on the affected motorcycles may not have been tightened to specification during assembly. In certain circumstances, the screw may loosen, with the potential to affect steering movement.
As of 30 September 2026, HMSI reported zero related incidents in India. As a precautionary measure, the company will replace the handle-lock screw on all affected motorcycles free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
The recall campaign will commence in the first week of November 2026 across authorised Honda BigWing dealerships. Dealerships will contact affected owners directly via phone, email, or SMS to schedule replacement appointments. Owners can also verify vehicle coverage by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the recall section of the HMSI website.
Hero MotoCorp Dispatches 739,018 Two-Wheelers In September 2026
- By MT Bureau
- October 01, 2026
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has recorded total dispatches of 766,348 units in September 2026, up 12 percent YoY, as compared to 687,220 units last year.
The company’s motorcycle sales totalled 665,994 units as against 626,217 units last year, while scooter sales reached 100,354 units, up from 61,003 units a year ago.
In the domestic market, the company sold 739,018 units compared to 647,582 units a year ago, while export dispatches reached 27,330 units against 39,638 units in September 2025.
Interestingly, petrol two-wheeler sales 710,436 units during the month compared to 632,253 units in September 2025, driven by a 60 percent YoY growth in ICE scooter dispatches. In the electric mobility segment, the company's Vida unit reported dispatches of 28,798 units in September 2026.
For H1 FY2027, cumulative dispatches reached 3.54 million units, up from 3.05 million units as compared to the same period last year. This includes 3.11 million motorcycles, while cumulative scooter dispatches reached 432,810 units. In the domestic market, the sales totalled to 3.35 million units, while cumulative exports reached 190,642 units.
Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports 8% Sales Growth In September 2026
- By MT Bureau
- October 01, 2026
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for September 2026.
The company sold a total of 133,688 units last month, representing an 8 percent increase compared to 123,550 units sold a year ago.
Domestic deliveries reached 108,806 units for the month, rising 3 percent from 105,886 units last year. Export volumes grew 41 percent YoY to 24,882 units compared to 17,664 units in September 2025.
The company also recorded spare parts sales revenue of INR 1,112 million during the month, marking a 26 percent increase over INR 881 million in September 2025.
Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, "We thank our customers and dealer partners for their continued trust and support. September saw growth in both domestic sales and exports, with domestic sales improving over last year’s higher base when GST 2.0 reforms supported customer demand. As the festive season progresses, our focus remains on meeting customer expectations and making the Suzuki ownership experience more convenient, connected and rewarding."
During the month, the company updated its product range with new colour options across the Gixxer, Gixxer SF, Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 and Gixxer SF 250 FFV models, alongside the introduction of the Hayabusa Special Edition.
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