Bengaluru-headquartered Ultraviolette Automotive has got the global certification under the ‘United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)’ regulation for the F77 Mach 2. The electric-motorcycle maker has now received the L3e certification, granting approval for road use across 40 countries worldwide, including the European Union.

Designed, developed and manufactured at Ultraviolette’s facility in Bengaluru, the F77 Mach 2  is now currently sold in Germany and Turkey; Ultraviolette is beginning dispatches to the European Union imminently, with several countries to follow suit post its showcase in EICMA 2024. The company claims to become the first Indian motorcycle maker to compete in the European market.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-Founder, Ultraviolette Automotive said, "Achieving this international certification is a monumental moment for us, as it opens doors to a much larger global audience. This certification is not just a regulatory milestone, but a reflection of our relentless pursuit of world-class standards in design-led performance.  We are thrilled to introduce this groundbreaking machine to the demanding markets of Europe, who will appreciate Ultraviolette’s prowess in cutting edge technology, engineering and design.”

Certified under the UNECE L3e category, the F77 Mach 2 is now approved for road use to A1 and A2 license holders. This certification Ultraviolette’s states aligns with its strategy to ‘Make in India for the World’, mirroring the company’s growth and expansion in India. 

Niraj Rajmohan, CTO and Co-Founder, Ultraviolette Automotive added, "Our vision has been to create globally competitive motorcycle platforms steeped in technology. This global certification underscores our commitment to delivering world-class high performance electric vehicles, designed and engineered in India for global markets. As we expand into Europe, we believe the F77 Mach 2 will redefine the future electric mobility on the global stage."

Recently, the F77 Mach 2's export to Europe was flagged off by H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Heavy Industries, Government of India, and  M.B. Patil, Minister of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka, with the latter lauding Ultraviolette as the 'Tesla of India' for its innovative approach and contributions to the electric vehicle revolution.

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Chennai-headquartered mid-sized motorcycle major Royal Enfield has reported its wholesales for June 2026.

The company sold 114,032 motorcycles last month, which marked a 27 percent YoY growth compared to 89,540 motorcycles sold in June 2025. This includes 102,930 units in the domestic market, up 34 percent YoY, while exports declined by 12 percent YoY to 11,102 units.

During the month, the company commenced customer deliveries of the Flying Flea C6 in Bengaluru.

B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “June 2026 was a milestone month for us as we began customer deliveries of the Flying Flea C6 from Bengaluru. The response to the FF.C6 continues to be highly encouraging and we will steadily roll out Flying Flea in other regions over the next few months. Our overall sales continued their growth trend with strong traction for our updated product portfolio across markets. During the month, we further strengthened our community initiatives with the inaugural Himalayan Basecamp: Ladakh Edition and the 22nd edition of the Himalayan Odyssey. Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about sustaining our momentum in the upcoming months.”

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its wholesales for June 2026.

The company sold 541,159 units, down 2 percent YoY, as against 553,963 units last year. This includes 478,701 units in the domestic market, down 7 percent YoY, while exports came at 62,458 units, up 51 percent YoY

For Q1 FY2027, the company dispatched 1.68 million units, recording 23 percent YoY growth, 1.36 million units last year. Domestic wholesales came at 1.57 million units, up 21 percent YoY, while exports grew by 63 percent to 64,413 units.

VIDA, the electric mobility unit, recorded 21,812 registrations in June 2026, marking 185 percent YoY growth and an 8 percent increase compared to May 2026.

The company attributed retail sales growth in the domestic market driven by the scooter portfolio, while motorcycle demand remained constant.

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in the country, has recorded total sales 528,281 units in June 2026, up 23 percent YoY, as against 429,147 units last year.

This includes 468,956 units in the domestic market, up 21 percent YoY, and 59,325 units exported, up 47 percent YoY.

For Q1 FY2027, the sales came at 1.61 million units, a 17 percent increase compared to the 1.37 million units sold in Q1FY2026. Domestic sales for the quarter reached 1.41 million units, up 15 percent YoY, while exports for the period totalled 198,000 units, marking a 36 percent rise.

Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We have seen healthy growth momentum in the first quarter of FY2027 compared to the same period last year, supported by steady underlying demand conditions. This reflects our continued focus on disciplined execution and our efforts to remain aligned with evolving customer and market needs. While we remain mindful of the dynamic market environment, we will continue to focus on consistent execution of our business priorities. With our strong product portfolio and widespread dealer network, we aim to progress towards sustainable growth going forward.”

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Vida, powered by Hero, the electric vehicle business of the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has introduced a brand-new identity, four years after its 2022 launch. The company has transitioned from a single electric scooter to a mobility ecosystem including the DIRT.E range and the Novus platform.

The identity features a V-Lettermark derived from the Hero logo, tilted at a 30-degree trajectory. The design uses black, white and orange. The company also secured a spot in the Asia Book of Records for creating a brand logo covering 35,292 sqft, using a range of vehicles including the Vida VX2, Vida DIRT.E K3, Novus Nex 1 and Hero XPulse.

Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, said, "True progress never stands still; it anchors itself in the deep roots of a trusted legacy to branch out into bold, new directions. When I launched Vida in 2022, I called it the dawn of something special, meaning ‘Life’, was created to drive a positive impact and move us all forward meaningfully. Four years on, that purpose grew into a movement - a purpose to build a better world.”

Kausalya Nandakumar, Chief Business Officer, Emerging Mobility Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp, said, "Today’s customer is buying an upgrade to their life, and they expect it to be effortless, reliable and within reach. Our new identity is built for that customer, and for the breadth of what Vida now offers. The V-Letter mark captures it best: Hero's legacy and Vida's future, moving forward together. Hero gives our aspiration scale; Vida gives that scale desirability. Together, we are making aspirations accessible."

The identity will be implemented across Vida’s digital and physical touchpoints and future product lines.

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