Royal Enfield has launched the 2022 Classic 350 with a starting price of INR 1.84 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai) in 5 variants and 11 colour options.

The newly-launched Classic’s styling does not stray too much from the previous model’s styling. It continues to feature the iconic teardrop fuel tank and headlamp that are synonymous with the long-dated heritage of the Classic brand.

The legacy of the Classic brand dates back to 1948 with the Royal Enfield Model G2, the first to have swinging arm rear suspension on a full production motorcycle. The Model G2 served as a strong design inspiration for the hugely popular Classic 500 and Classic 350 launched in 2008. 

The new Classic 350, according to the company, has a wider handlebar, strengthened grab rail, a new analogue dial with an LCD display and a USB port. It continues to be equipped with the same twin downtube frame­ –  now stiffer for better stability – and the same front and rear suspension.

For better comfort, the Classic has wider seats with soft-foam cushion padding. New handlebars with a slightly tweaked riding position add to better riding ergonomics.

The 349 cc, air-oil cooled, 5-speed, single-cylinder engine, borrowed directly from the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, generates a power of 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and a torque of 27 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Unlike the Classic 350s of the past, the new model comes with smooth linear power delivery across the band. The new primary balancer shaft cuts down most of the vibrations experienced by previous Royal Enfield owners. Much to the joy of enthusiasts, the new Classic 350 retains the unmistakable thump of the exhaust note, although now refined and subdued to an extent.

Owing to massive demand from various audience backgrounds, Royal Enfield has revealed the motorcycle in five versions  Redditch, Halcyon, Signals, Dark and Chrome. The Redditch series comes in Grey and Sage Green colours. It has wire-spoked wheels, a single saddle and is the only series in the new Classic 350 range to get single-channel ABS. The Halcyon series is offered in Black, Grey and Green shades. It carries the wire-spoked wheels and gets dual-channel ABS.

The Signals variant is offered in Desert Sand and Marsh Grey options. It has wire-spoked wheels and dual-channel ABS. The Dark series, offered in Gunmetal Grey and Stealth Black colours, also comes with blacked components but gets alloy wheels over the wire-spoked wheels on the Signals variant.

The most expensive edition, the Chrome series is available in Bronze and Red paint options; it also gets the Tripper navigation assist as seen on the Meteor 350.

The Classic 350 weighs 195 kg and hosts a 13-litre fuel tank. It gets a 19-inch front wheel housing a 100/90-section tyre and an 18-inch rear wheel with a 120/80-section tyre. Braking duties are handled by a 300 mm front disc with a 2-piston floating caliper and a 270 mm rear disc with single-piston floating caliper. The Redditch variant, however, gets a 153 mm rear drum brake.

Bookings will open at 6 pm today and customers can also choose from as many as 35 accessories that have been developed for the classic-looking modern machine. Both the accessories and the motorcycle are offered with a three-year warranty and a year’s roadside assistance (for the bike).

Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director, Eicher Motors, said, “Through our history, we have been consistent in our pursuit to build timeless, classic, beautiful motorcycles that are great fun to ride, and the new Classic 350 does just that. Built ground-up, on our modern J-series engine, with an all-new chassis, the Classic 350 offers a tremendously refined and perfect ride experience that almost feels like riding again for the first time. The supremely well calibrated engine is super smooth, intuitively responsive and engaging, and has that gorgeous growl on acceleration. The all-new chassis inspires enormous confidence while handling and is especially well-mannered in tight traffic situations and around twisty corners. We are confident that the incredibly refined all-new Classic 350 will once again redefine the mid-size motorcycle space globally.” (MT)

 

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Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has launched the most advanced TVS Raider variant with several segment-first features at prices starting INR 95,600 (ex-showroom Delhi) for TFT DD and INR 93,800 (ex-showroom Delhi) for SXC DD models.

The new TVS Raider includes ‘boost mode,’ a category-first feature with iGO Assist technology, delivering torque of 11.75Nm @ 6000rpm. The motorcycle includes segment-first Dual Disc Brakes and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). It also features GTT (Glide Through Technology) for low-speed manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency.

The motorcycle now has a new 90/90-17 Front and 110/80-17 Rear tyre configuration, which improves grip and handling. The bike has a metallic silver finish with red alloys.

Aniruddha Haldar, Senior Vice President — Head Commuter & EV Business and Head Corporate Brand & Media, TVS Motor Company, said, "The TVS Raider redefines what young riders can seek from their motorcycle. In 4-years it won the love of a million plus Gen Z riders. Today, the new TVS Raider is equipped with the exhilarating 'Boost mode' powered by iGO Assist tech, and another segment first - Dual Disc with ABS. With yet another segment-first Glide Through Technology (GTT) now can navigate through even slow traffic with ease. The stylish loaded new TVS Raider raises the 'wicked' bar yet again, bringing together thrilling performance, top-notch safety, and unmatched ease. We remain committed to creating motorcycles that our customers are delighted to ride and proud to own."

The TVS Raider continues to be powered by a 3-valve 125cc engine that produces 11.75 Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. Smart technology like iGO Assist with Boost Mode offers an instant power surge and GTT ensures smooth handling.

A segment-first safety feature, the Follow Me Headlamp, keeps the headlamp lit for a time after the ignition and engine are switched off, helping to light the way for the rider in dark areas. Riders can choose between two connected display options: a TFT with over 99 features or a reverse LCD with more than 85 features.

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported wholesales of 568,164 units in September, which was 3 percent lower than 583,633 units sold last year.

The company’s domestic sales came at 505,693 units, down 6 percent, as compared to 536,391 units, while exports came at 62,471 units, up 32 percent YoY.

For H1 FY2026 (April–September 2025), HMSI's cumulative total sales reached just under three million units at 2.99 million units. This comprised 2.67 million units in the domestic market and 311,517 units exported globally.

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its wholesales for September 2025 and YTD FY2026.

The company sold a total of 687,220 two-wheelers in September, which marked a 7.87 percent as compared to 637,050 units last year. This included 626,217 motorcycles, up 4.8 percent YoY and 61,003 scooters, up 54 percent YoY. On the exports front, the company shipped 39,638 units, as compared to 20,344 units last year.

The strong monthly performance contributed to steady growth, a trend rooted in the strategic diversification of the product portfolio, including 12 new scooters and motorcycles launched since the last festive season. The month’s dispatch performance coincided with a major milestone: Hero MotoCorp became the first Indian company to surpass the 125 million cumulative two-wheeler production mark.

Hero MotoCorp stated that positive momentum is visible across the business. Showroom and dealership footfalls have more than doubled compared to the festive season last year, driven by the festive spirit and new GST benefits, with significant traction observed in the high-volume commuter segment.

The company’s electric vehicle business, Vida, powered by Hero, continued its strong growth trajectory, recording 12,736 VAHAN registrations in September 2025. This performance, led by the recently launched Vida VX2 Evooter, resulted in a sharp YoY EV market share rise from 4.7 percent to 12.2 percent, underscoring growing consumer trust in the brand. The company noted that demand for Vida currently remains ahead of supply in several key markets, indicating robust traction for its EV business this festive season.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has reported strong sales for September 2025, buoyed by the start of the festive season and recent tax reforms.

The two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, recorded total sales of 123,550 units, marking 25 percent over the 99,185 units sold in September 2024.

Domestic sales were the primary growth driver, with SMIPL registering a robust 37 percent YoY growth with 105,886 units sold in September, up from 77,263 units in the same month last year.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “September has been a remarkable month for SMIPL. The festive cheer translated into strong demand driving 37 percent growth in our domestic sales. The recent GST reduction has further added to customer enthusiasm, by making our two-wheelers even more affordable. We are optimistic that this momentum will continue through the festive season and beyond, enabling us to serve a larger customer base with our trusted motorcycles and scooters.”

Further complementing the sales performance, SMIPL recorded its highest ever spare parts sale of INR 881 million for the third consecutive month, registering a 17 percent YoY growth.

While domestic sales soared, exports saw a reduction. SMIPL exported 17,664 units in September 2025, compared to 21,922 units exported during September 2024.

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