Ducati India has announced the launch of the XDiavel V4, a cruiser featuring the V4 Granturismo engine at prices starting INR 30,88,700 (ex-showroom India) and is available in two metallic colours: Burning Red and Black Lava.

The motorcycle weighs 229 kg, a reduction of 6 kg compared to its predecessor, the XDiavel 1260 S. It utilises a single-sided aluminium swingarm and five-spoke alloy wheels fitted with a 240/45 rear tyre.

The XDiavel V4 is powered by a 1,158cc engine derived from the Panigale V4. The powertrain includes an extended cylinder deactivation system that switches off the rear cylinder bank during low engine loads to manage fuel consumption and heat.

The motorcycle produces 168 hp with 12.8 kgm of torque at 7,500 rpm. A claimed zero to 100 kmph in under three seconds. The XDiavel V4 is equipped with 330 mm disc brake from Brembo Stylema calipers.

It comes with a 6.9-inch TFT colour dashboard with Bluetooth connectivity and Turn-by-turn navigation support. The electronics package includes four riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet. The motorcycles also getss Cornering Traction Control and Wheelie Control, ABS Cornering & Launch Control. Ducati Quick Shift (up/down) and Cruise Control.

The ergonomics have been revised with a 770 mm seat height and handlebars moved back to facilitate manoeuvring. For passengers, the seat dimensions have been increased in width and length.

Bipul Chandra, Managing Director, Ducati India, said, “The XDiavel V4 perfectly embodies Ducati’s unwavering commitment of pushing the boundaries of design, performance, and innovation. We are absolutely thrilled to introduce this ultimate Sport Cruiser to India. With the new V4 Granturismo engine, the XDiavel V4 delivers thrilling performance, exceptional low-end torque, and unexpected agility, while maintaining the comfort and commanding presence of a cruiser. That single sided swingarm and the rear alloy wheel design is gorgeous and is my favourite design element of the XDiavel V4.”

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has appointed Sachin Agrawal as its new Chief Technology Officer, with the transition effective from 21 May 2026.

Agrawal takes responsibility for the company's Research and Development (R&D) division during a phase focused on electric vehicles and alternative fuel technologies. He succeeds Vikram Kasbekar, who departs from the technical role while maintaining his position as an Executive Director on the board.

The new appointee manages the manufacturer's global engineering footprint, which includes the Hero Centre for Innovation and Technology in India and the Hero Tech Centre Germany. He will be responsible for leading the development of next-generation mobility, electrification and alternative fuels.

Agrawal joins Hero MotoCorp with nearly three decades of experience in automotive engineering and leadership. He previously served as the Executive Vice-President and Head of R&D and Technology at VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors.

His technical portfolio includes product development for diesel, CNG, electric and hydrogen platforms, as well as work on connected mobility, artificial intelligence (AI) integration and software-defined vehicle ecosystems. Earlier in his career, he worked at Daewoo Motors on chassis design for the Matiz in South Korea. Agrawal has also served as the Chairperson of the SIAM Frontier Technology and Innovation Group and led the Volvo Group’s Global Centre of Excellence for Medium Duty Engine Development.

Agrawal is an alumnus of IIT Bombay, where he was a Gold Medallist in M.Tech Mechanical Design and he is a Leadership Fellow from Carnegie Mellon University.

Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sachin to our leadership team. His deep expertise across mobility technologies and proven track record of driving innovation at scale make him uniquely suited to lead both our technology vision and R&D organisation. As we accelerate our journey towards electrification and next-generation mobility solutions, his leadership will be instrumental in shaping a future-ready, customer-centric innovation agenda”.

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TVS Motor Company (TVSM), one of the leading manufacturers of two-wheeler and three-wheelers, has reported 473,970 units wholesales for April 2026.

This marks a 7 percent growth compared to the 443,716 units sold in April 2025. While customer demand remains strong in both domestic and international markets, the company noted that dispatch volumes were limited by production issues.

The company reported that production was affected by several supply chain constraints. It saw shortages in raw materials, consumables and workforce availability, which impacted tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers. Limited container availability hindered timely international dispatches. It has placed countermeasures and it expects production to recover during May 2026.

Despite manufacturing hurdles, two-wheeler sales grew by 6 percent YoY to 455,333 units, which includes 348,545 units in domestic market, up 8 percent YoY.

Scooter sales increased by 24 percent to 211,158 units, while motorcycles accounted for 200,039 units. The electric vehicle portfolio grew by 36 percent, with sales rising to 37,771 units.

Three-wheeler sales recorded a 37 percent growth, reaching 18,637 units.

Lastly, total international sales grew by 3 percent to 120,008 units.

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has reported 566,086 unit wholesales for April 2026, up 85 percent YoY, as compared to 305,406 units last year.

Domestic sales came at 532,433 units, up 85 percent YoY, as compared to 288,524 units a year ago. This includes 501,791 motorcycles at 75 percent YoY and 64,295 scooters, up 233 percent YoY.

Domestic retail performance also remained robust during the month, with 552,713 two-wheeler registrations (as per VAHAN) indicating growth of around 8 percent. 

VIDA, Hero MotoCorp’s e-mobility business, reported a 129 percent YoY growth, albeit a low-base.

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Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a leading manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles, has announced its wholesales of 117,514 units in April 2026, marking a 4 percent YoY growth compared to the 112,948 units sold in April 2025.

The company began the new financial year with increases across both its domestic and international operations. Interestingly, while domestic sales at 98,004 units grew by 3 percent as compared to 95,214 units a year ago, exports clocked a 10 percent growth at 19,510 units.

Revenue from spare parts sales reached INR 915.90 million, representing a 14 percent growth over the previous year.

Last month, Suzuki Motorcycle India celebrated two decades of manufacturing in the country and also introduced the new Suzuki Burgman Street ‘One and Only’ and a new colour option for the Suzuki Avenis Special Edition.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “We have started the new financial year on a steady note with growth across both domestic and exports markets. This performance reflects the continued trust customers place in our products. As we move ahead, we remain focussed on delivering quality products, while deepening our connect with customers and partners across markets. We are also enhancing customer experience through focused events and brand activations.”

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