Ultraviolette Automotive Collaborates With Indian Army For 5-Day Rally Across Tamil Nadu
- By MT Bureau
- May 02, 2025
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle company Ultraviolette Automotive collaborated with the Madras Regiment Centre (MRC) of the Indian Army for a five-day rally across Tamil Nadu, by providing a fleet of F77 motorcycles.
The ride honoured the army Veterans and Veer Naris of Madras Regiment and the Armed Forces community in the region.
Under the aegis of the Dakshin Bharat Area, the rally covered six districts of Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Theni and Coimbatore. The team of army personnel engaged with approximately 3,000 veterans and veer naris during the journey: addressing various concerns, sharing crucial information on entitlements, and providing immediate assistance. The F77s covered a cumulative distance of over 6000 kilometres.
Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette, said, " Collaborating again with the Indian Army for this remarkable outreach initiative is an honour that resonates deeply with Ultraviolette's ethos. Our vision to create world-class technology is inspired by the spirit of the India - undaunted, resilient, and driven by purpose. The F77 embodies the very principles that define our Armed Forces - precision, performance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. To witness Ultraviolette playing a key role in this rally, honouring veterans, and their families, is not just a privilege but a defining moment in our journey".
Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has reported its wholesales for May 2026, which saw a robust performance from exports.
Last month, the company’s domestic sales rose 10 percent to 248,031 units from 225,733 units a year earlier, supported by steady demand across its two-wheeler and three-wheeler range. Two-wheeler domestic sales increased 9 percent to 209,528 units, while three-wheeler sales grew 12 percent to 38,503 units.
Exports continued to outperform the domestic business, surging 34 percent YoY to 213,226 units. Two-wheeler shipments climbed 30 percent to 183,676 units, while three-wheeler exports jumped 65 percent to 29,550 units, reflecting strong demand across key international markets.
Overall, the company sold 461,257 vehicles during the month, compared with 384,621 units in May 2025. Total two-wheeler sales rose 18 percent to 393,204 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased 30 percent to 68,053 units.
Suzuki Motorcycle India Opens Dealership In Bathinda
- By MT Bureau
- May 29, 2026
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has opened its first dealership in Bathinda, Punjab, under the name Pluton Motors, which follows the recent opening of Pluton Wheels in Ludhiana.
With the addition of this location, SMIPL's retail network expands to 1,245 outlets across India. The Bathinda outlet functions as a 3S facility, consolidating sales, service and spare parts within a single location. The opening marks the company's 13th retail location in Punjab.
The facility displays Suzuki Motorcycle India’s complete two-wheeler lineup, including the Access, Avenis, and Burgman Street scooters, alongside the company's electric scooter, the e-Access. The performance motorcycle segment is represented by the Gixxer, Gixxer SF, Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 and the V-Strom SX adventure motorcycle.
The dealership incorporates a service workshop with diagnostic tools for vehicle maintenance, and handles the distribution of official accessories, apparel and merchandise.
Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “Pluton Suzuki in Bhatinda brings us closer to our customers, giving them easy access to our full range of scooters, motorcycles, and after-sales services. This dealership allows us to be by the side of our customers, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ownership journey. Beyond the products, we also look forward to engaging with customers through our initiatives like Suzuki MotoFest, the Access Mileage Contest, V-STROM Experience rides, and Gixxer Pitstop that truly celebrate the spirit of motorcycling. We sincerely thank our dealer partner, Gauarav Kanodia & Rajan Aggarwal for their collaboration in making this possible. With this new addition, we now have 13 touchpoints in Punjab.”
Royal Enfield Launches Bullet 650 At INR 365,000
- By MT Bureau
- May 29, 2026
Chennai-headquartered Royal Enfield, the mid-size motorcycle segment leader under Eicher Motors, has officially expanded its twin-cylinder lineup with the launch of the Bullet 650 in India.
The introduction marks the most powerful displacement variant in the model's 94-year continuous production history, following its initial public presentation at the EICMA 2025 motorcycle show in Milan.
The motorcycle is priced at INR 364,856 (ex-showroom) and is available for retail purchase at authorised Royal Enfield dealerships across India.
The Bullet 650 transitions the classic commuter nameplate onto Royal Enfield's 650cc parallel-twin engine architecture, featuring a 6-speed gearbox equipped with an assist and slipper clutch for lighter lever operation. The chassis is built around a steel tubular spine frame.
It is developed in partnership with Showa, featuring 41mm front forks with 120mm of travel and twin-tube hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear providing 112mm of travel. The motorcycle retains traditional proportions with a 19-inch front spoked wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel setup to maintain its signature upright stance.
The mechanical layout is completed by a pair of dual peashooter exhaust pipes finished in chrome, tuned to deliver a distinct, low-frequency twin-cylinder exhaust note.
The styling cues of the Bullet 650 pay direct homage to its historic post-war iterations, specifically referencing design hallmarks established by the brand in 1954:
The Bullet 650 features the iconic teardrop fuel tank decorated with a vintage-inspired 3D winged badge and hand-painted gold pinstripes. The front fascia retains the traditional steering casquette housing an updated LED headlamp, flanked by signature ‘tiger-eye’ pilot lamps.
The switchgear uses polished aluminium housings equipped with retro-styled rotary switches and adjustable hand levers.
The seats come fitted with a contoured, single-step bench design to offer optimised cushion support for long-distance riding alongside easy ground clearance for the rider.
The instrument cluster bridges vintage aesthetics with modern instrumentation, integrating a classic analogue speedometer with a secondary digital LCD layout that relays fuel levels, trip parameters, a gear position indicator, and automated service reminders.
The motorcycle debuts with two primary dual-tone factory paint schemes engineered to highlight its old-school lines – Cannon Black and Battleship Blue.
B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and CEO, Royal Enfield, said, “For over nine decades, the Bullet has stood as a symbol of authenticity, resilience, and unmistakable character — defining Royal Enfield’s philosophy of Pure Motorcycling. With the all-new Royal Enfield Bullet 650, our approach was not to reinterpret the Bullet, but to elevate it with modernity and authenticity. Every element — from its proportions and silhouette to its stance and detailing has been carefully evolved to retain the pure essence and character of the iconic machine, while seamlessly integrating the power and refinement of the parallel twin 650cc platform. The interest since its global showcase at EICMA 2025 reaffirms how deeply the motorcycle resonates with the riders across the globe, proving it is the original icon of the motorcycling universe.”
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Crosses 10 Million Sales Milestone In North India
- By MT Bureau
- May 27, 2026
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has surpassed the 10 million cumulative two-wheeler sales milestone across North India, which includes Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh – accounted for approximately 15 percent of the company’s overall domestic wholesale volume during FY2026.
The milestone highlights Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s ongoing consolidation in key volume categories across northern states. According to internal wholesale tracking data for FY2026, the manufacturer secured an approximate 75 percent market share (nearly three out of every four units sold) within the entry-level 110cc scooter sub-segment in the region. The brand also maintained a strong volume share within the 125cc commuter motorcycle class, driven by steady regional demand for platforms like the Shine 125 and SP125.
To manage its regional sales volume and support vehicle lifecycle requirements, the company currently operates an expansive network of more than 1,000 authorised customer service and touchpoint locations across the northern zone.
Looking forward, HMSI intends to build on this regional volume foundation by systematically expanding its premium ‘BigWing’ retail network. This physical expansion will coincide with a strategic push to enhance its mid-size and higher-displacement motorcycle line-up to address premiumisation trends in semi-urban and metro markets.
Mutsuo Usui, Director of Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Reaching the 10 million milestone in North India reflects how deeply two-wheelers are embedded in everyday mobility across the region, particularly beyond the large urban centres. Our focus has been on building consistent access and reliability over time and we see this continuing as customer expectations evolve.”
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