Suzuki Motorcycle India, the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has launched the OBD2-compliant CY2025 Suzuki Hayabusa.

The flagship motorcycle is available in three dual-tone colour combinations - Metallic Mat Steel Green/Glass Sparkle Black, Glass Sparkle Black/Metallic Mat Titanium Silver and Metallic Mystic Silver/Pearl Vigor Blue- and will be available at INR 1.69 million (ex-showroom Delhi).

The Suzuki Hayabusa is powered by a 1,340 cc in-line 4-cylinder fuel-injected, liquid-cooled DOHC engine, features two Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) ducts to boost performance, Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber (TSCC) promotes faster and more efficient burning of the fuel-air mixture. The motorcycle is equipped with KYB inverted front forks, BATTLAX HYPERSPORTS 22 tyres, and Brembo Stylema 4-piston front brake calipers

In terms of tech, the Hayabusa comes with Power Mode Selector, Launch Control System, Bi-directional Quick Shift System, Cruise Control and Motion Track Traction Control (TC). It also features Suzuki Easy Start System, Low RPM Assist and LED lighting among others.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “The Suzuki Hayabusa holds a special place in the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts across the globe. With the introduction of three new colour combinations and the transition to the OBD-2B compliance, we look forward to captivating customers with a product that stays true to its legacy while meeting today’s riding needs.”

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Chennai-based mid-sized motorcycle major Royal Enfield has reported its monthly wholesales for November with 100,670 units sold, up 22 percent YoY, as against 82,257 units sold last year.

This includes 90,405 units in the domestic market, up 25 percent YoY and 10,265 units in the exports market, up 2 percent YoY.

B. Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “November was truly a special time for us at Royal Enfield. At EICMA, this year, we marked a significant milestone as we entered our 125th year of Pure Motorcycling, a legacy that is built on authenticity, craftsmanship, and an unwavering pursuit of timeless design. Our showcase at EICMA this year reflected a perfect blend of past, present and future; ranging from the special edition of our most iconic motorcycle – the Classic 650 to a bigger and bolder Bullet 650, to pushing the boundaries of urban exploration with the Flying Flea S6. Carrying that energy back home, Motoverse in Goa welcomed people from across the globe, and it was heartening to see the strong enthusiasm for the new motorcycles we unveiled for the riding enthusiasts. Motoverse brought together riders who have been with us for decades and many who are just starting their journey with us and every moment there was a reminder that this community truly is the soul of Royal Enfield.”

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Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major has announced its wholesales for November with a total of 453,273 units sold, which is 8 percent higher YoY, as compared to 421,640 units sold last year.

The robust sales performance was seen with exports seeing 14 percent YoY growth at 205,757 units, as compared to 180,786 units shipped last year. This includes 177,204 two-wheelers, up 8 percent YoY and 28,553 three-wheelers, up 75 percent YoY.

On the other hand, domestic two-wheeler sales saw a marginal decline at 202,510 units, as compared to 203,611 units sold last year. Exports grew by 8 percent at 177,204 units, as compared to 164,465 units a year ago.

Domestic three-wheeler sales also saw a healthy 21 percent YoY growth with 45,006 units sold, as compared to 37,243 units sold last year.

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The Karnataka High Court’s Division Bench has ruled in favour of Boman Irani, Co-Founder of Classic Legends, confirming his rights over the trademark ‘Yezdi’.

The ruling overturns a previous Single Judge order and marks a victory for Classic Legends, makers of Yezdi, Jawa and BSA motorcycles, and a Mahindra Group company.

The Court observed that the registrations for the brand ‘Yezdi’ obtained by Irani are valid and comply with the Trade Marks Act. The ruling confirmed that Ideal Jawa’s prolonged non-use and failure to renew trademark registrations amounted to abandonment. Ideal Jawa had stopped production in 1996 and was liquidated in 2001, failing to renew the trademark registrations for over 15 years.

In contrast, the Court noted that Irani worked on reviving the brand and lawfully acquired the requisite trademark registrations in 2013-14. He co-founded Classic Legends in 2015 with Anupam Thareja and the Mahindra Group.

Boman Irani, Co-Founder of Classic Legends and Chairman and MD of Rustomjee Group, said, “The verdict feels much more momentous than a fateful personal victory for my family’s legacy. It reaffirms that the perseverance in keeping heritage brands alive never goes unrewarded. The honourable court and judges have supported our efforts to renew Yezdi through innovation and lawful means. I know my father would have wanted me to blaze a trail with brand Yezdi, which has been a part of me since my childhood, and I thank the Indian judicial system for recognising our efforts in carrying forward the legacy for future generations.”

Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, said, “The honourable Karnataka High Court judges have brought their astute understanding to a case which will redefine India’s IPR legal disputes. It will discourage unwarranted and unfair hurdles to trademark ownership. The verdict proves that sincere efforts to keep alive legacy brands are worth pursuing and vindicates the winning spirit that Boman and Anupam bring to Classic Legends’ mission of reviving Yezdi.”

Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder, Classic Legends, said, “We have honoured Yezdi’s true challenger spirit in reviving the storied brand. We had complete faith in the Indian judicial system, and our trust stands vindicated as the honourable judges have affirmed our rightful ownership of brand Yezdi. We will continue with the same spirit and ensure Yezdi roars back into the hearts of India's modern motorcycling community."

The Court dismissed all pending applications, set aside the earlier order, and allowed all appeals by Irani and Classic Legends.

The judgement highlights the need for active stewardship in preserving brand heritage. The Court observed the following points:

• Ideal Jawa had stopped using the Yezdi mark in 1996, allowed registrations to lapse, and took no steps to protect it; the mark had no surviving goodwill.
• Common-law rights for trademarks exist only through their continued use.
• Both Ideal Jawa and the Official Liquidator (OL) were inactive in using or renewing the trademark.
• The OL cannot claim ignorance of the trademark’s existence when Yezdi was Ideal Jawa’s sole business.
• With no business for 30 years, no renewal, no use, no protection, and the trademark not even mentioned in asset sales, goodwill was extinguished.
• The dues owed to Ideal Jawa in liquidation have no connection to the value of its trademark. The OL cannot equate alleged debts with trademark value.
• Trademarks are intangible rights dependent on use and renewal. Unlike physical property, they do not inherently persist.

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Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has accelerated its nationwide presence by opening six Experience Centres across Mumbai and Pune within 48 hours. The locations include Andheri, Vashi and Thane in Mumbai, and Shivajinagar, Baner and Kharadi in Pune. This expansion strengthens the brand's foothold across 30 cities nationally.

The new UV Space Stations, in partnership with Hallmark Mobility (Mumbai) and KHV Mobility (Pune), offer customers the opportunity to explore Ultraviolette's motorcycles: the X-47 Crossover, F77 SuperStreet and F77 MACH 2. The centres provide test rides, sales, service, spares and a range of motorcycle accessories, catering to the end-to-end customer lifecycle.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder, Ultraviolette Automotive, said, “At Ultraviolette, our mission has always been to engineer products that push boundaries of performance and technology while delivering an after-sales and ownership experience built on trust and dependability. With our expanding network of retail and service hubs across Maharashtra and other key markets, we are unifying sales and service to offer riders a seamless journey from the first moment they walk into a reliable after-sales experience. As we continue to grow, we are also building a connected ecosystem that brings technology, sustainability, and convenience together. Every Ultraviolette Space Station is designed to represent the future of mobility, where innovation becomes accessible, and every rider resonates with the future driven ethos of Ultraviolette.”

Kaushik Kothari, Partner at KHV Mobility, said, “In line with our vision of driving growth through strategic opportunities, we are proud to be associated with Ultraviolette. We firmly believe that EVs represent the future of two-wheeler mobility, and Ultraviolette’s sharp focus on engineering, design, and customer-centricity resonates deeply with our values. Together, we are confident of contributing to a shared journey of innovation and mutual success.”

Earlier this year, the company launched two other offerings: the Tesseract electric scooter, featuring an integrated radar and dashcam and the Shockwave electric motorcycle.

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