Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) marked 25-years of operations in India by unveiling two new models – the CB125 Hornet and the Shine 100 DX with bookings to begin on 1 August 2025.

The CB125 Hornet features a 123.94cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, OBD2B-compliant engine producing 8.2 kW at 7500 RPM and 11.2 Nm at 6000 RPM. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox and accelerates from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.4 seconds. The bike weighs 124 kg. It comes equipped with a 240mm front petal disc and 130mm rear drum brake with single-channel ABS. Suspension includes golden USD front forks and a 5-step adjustable mono-shock rear. Tyres are 80/100-17 (front) and 110/80-17 (rear) tubeless units.

The motorcycle features a 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity, compatible with the Honda RoadSync app for navigation, calls and music access. Additional features include a USB Type-C charger, side-stand engine cut-off and engine stop switch.

The CB125 Hornet is available in four colour options: Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red.

On the other hand, the Shine 100 DX is powered by a 98.98cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that produces 5.43 kW at 7500 RPM and 8.04 Nm at 5000 RPM, paired with a 4-speed gearbox. It uses Honda’s eSP technology to improve fuel efficiency and performance.

Featuring drum brakes at both ends with Honda’s Combined Braking System (CBS) the suspension is managed by telescopic front forks and 5-step adjustable rear shock absorbers. The motorcycle rides on 17-inch tubeless tyres with a 168 mm ground clearance.

The Shine 100 DX comes with a digital LCD display showing mileage, range and service due indicators. It also includes a side-stand engine cut-off function.

It is offered in four colours: Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic and Geny Gray Metallic.

Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “As we celebrate 25 glorious years, it gives me immense pride to unveil not just one, but two new motorcycles that represent Honda’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric approach. The introduction of CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX reaffirms our promise of bringing hi-tech mobility solutions for the Indian market. This celebration also resonates with Honda’s global achievement of the 500 million production milestone and HMSI’s 70 million production landmark. We remain deeply grateful to our customers, partners and employees who made this journey possible and look forward to accelerating our growth in the coming years.”

Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are ecstatic to introduce two all-new motorcycles developed to meet the evolving aspirations of new-age Indian riders in this landmark 25th anniversary year of HMSI. The CB125 Hornet is set to redefine the 125cc premium commuter space with its advanced styling, segment-first features like Golden USD front forks and best-in-class 0-60 km/h time of 5.4s, making it the perfect urban companion for Gen-Z buyers to Ride their Rizz. The new Shine 100 DX brings a fresh wave of excitement, blending enhanced styling with advanced features, standing true to what customers expect – ‘Solid Hai’. These two models reflect Honda’s continued commitment of meeting customer aspirations and bringing advanced mobility solutions to every segment in the country.”

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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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