Catering to adventure motorcycling enthusiasts, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India started bookings for the new 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India.

Price starts at Rs 15.96 lac (ex-showroom, pan India). The 2021-year model comes with a new colour option in both DCT & Manual transmission variants.

Speaking the Africa Twin, Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “Africa Twin embraces the “True Adventure” spirit that has helped it win fans across the globe. Honda 2Wheelers is extremely proud to start this New Year with the introduction of the 2021 Year Model of Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India.”

Announcing the bookings for 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports,  Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing of the company said,” Inheriting the “go anywhere” spirit, Africa Twin is one of the most popular machines among long all-terrain and weekend tourers alike. Africa Twin tribe has been growing successfully in India & introduction of the latest version - The 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports will inspire many adventure seekers to explore the new destinations never taken before!”

2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports has a compact and powerful 1,084cc parallel-twin engine that delivers a power of 73Kw & 103 Nm torque. The Lithium-Ion battery offers 1.6 times longer shelf life and four times longer durability than a conventional battery. It also features a bolt-on aluminium subframe and swingarm (a technology inspired from the “Dakar” machine CRF450R moto-crosser).

Africa Twin Adventure Sports comes integrated with the six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that controls Throttle by Wire (TBW) and expanded 7 level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).

Additionally, the IMU also controls four technologies- wheelie control,  cornering ABS with the off-road setting, Off-Road setting and the rear Lift Control and cornering Detection feature in the DCT variant.

It has a five-stage adjustable windscreen, adjustable seat and heated grips ensure a comfortable ride. The2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports has tubeless tyres, dual LED headlights, cornering lights, cruise control and a fuel tank of 24.5 litres.

Fully coloured Multi-Information Display (MID) 6.5-inch TFT touch screen display with the Apple CarPlay & Bluetooth connectivity feature. On the accessories side, a full range of genuine Honda  accessories is available for both variants of the Africa Twin, including the top box, rear carrier, rally step, DCT pedal shifter, fog lamp, fog lamp ATT, visor and side pipe.(MT)

Bajaj Auto, one of the leading two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturers globally, has achieved a new sales milestone for its popular Pulsar brand.

The company has announced that after a period of 24 years, the Pulsar motorcycle has crossed 20 million sales milestone, with the last 10 million unit sales coming in just six years.

Launched in 2001, the Pulsar was amongst the first made-and designed-in-India for India, sporty motorcycle. The company has continued to evolve and expand the Pulsar brand across various price points. Bajaj Auto shared that it was in 2018 that the Pulsar brand crossed the 10 million unit sales milestone, a period of 17 years from the launch.

The Pulsar is now sold across the globe including Latin America, Southeast Asia and Middle East among others.

As part of the milestone celebration, Bajaj Auto has announced Special Celebration prices on select models with saving of up to INR 7,300.

Sarang Kanade, President, Motorcycle Business Unit, Bajaj Auto, said, “Pulsar has always been more than a motorcycle – it's a powerhouse of energy, performance and a ‘Definitely Daring’ attitude. Reaching the 2-crore milestone in more than 50 countries is a badge of honor of the unflinching love and trust of Pulsarmaniacs everywhere. This celebration isn't ours alone – it's for each one of the riders who have made Pulsar a global phenomenon.”

Chennai-based mid-sized motorcycle major Royal Enfield has achieved a new one million unit wholesales milestone.

The company reported wholesales of 1,009,900 units, which was 11 percent higher over FY2024. This includes sales of 902,757 units in domestic market, up 8 percent YoY and 107,143 units in exports, up 37 percent YoY.

B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors, and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for Royal Enfield. Crossing the 1 million annual sales milestone, our highest ever, is a testament to how far we’ve come. From a time when 50,000 motorcycles a year felt like a big win to now setting new global benchmarks in the mid-size segment, our journey has been incredible. The overwhelming response to the Bullet Battalion Black and the new Classic 350, along with our ability to quickly adapt to rider feedback with new variants, made this our best year yet. On the global front, we’re expanding like never before. The launch of our Thailand Assembly Plant and entry into Bangladesh mark important steps in strengthening our international presence.”

“Our new launches this year, including four game-changing motorcycles and our first step into electric mobility with the Flying Flea, have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. Adding to this momentum, Royal Enfield was ranked highest in initial quality in the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study, reaffirming our commitment to world-class craftsmanship. And as we enter our 125th year, this is just the beginning. The road ahead is filled with new opportunities, and we’re more excited than ever to keep shaping the future of motorcycling,” added Govindarajan.

Flying Flea, the electric vehicle brand of Royal Enfield, made its first showcase in Mumbai. The company brought its soon-to-be-launched first product the FF.C6 electric motorcycle to give a glimpse on what Royal Enfield aims to bring to the Indian and global market.

The FF.C6 the company shared is inspired and honours the original Flying Flea motorcycle, which were used in 1940s and were popularised during World War 2. The front suspension features a precision-engineered forged aluminium girder fork and articulating mudguard. The girder fork, a distinctive element of early motorcycle design, has been reimagined with updated materials and engineering, providing strength, durability and refined handling. At present, FF.C6 is the only motorcycle available with girder fork, distinguishing it through a combination of heritage and innovation.

A core element of the Flying Flea ethos is the design of the battery fins, merging tradition and technology. The front fins, arranged in odd sequences, represent progress, while the rear fins, placed in even sequences, reflect heritage. These two elements converge into a wing-shaped motif at the centre, symbolising the brand’s identity.

Royal Enfield shared that the research and development was done at the Flying Flea Tech Centre, which employs over 200 engineers across India and the UK, filing more than 40 patent applications. It covers motor and battery management systems as well as connectivity solutions. At the core of the FF.C6 ride experience is an in-house operating system powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QWM2290 processor.

The company shared that the FF.C6 is designed to adapt to the rider, wherein the integrated hardware and software-led developments will continue to enhance the city-plus mobility experience. The in-house Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) manages multiple ride mode configurations, dynamically adjusting performance parameters to ensure a secure, intelligent and connected experience.

ReiseMoto, a leading name in premium two-wheeler tyres and motorcycle gear, has expanded its retail presence with the inauguration of a new store in Pune, Maharashtra, on 28 March 2025. With this latest outlet, the company now has five state-of-the-art brand experience stores with a total area of over 15,000 square feet. The other stores are strategically located in Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Chennai.

A carefully chosen assortment of over 30 well-known brands and 1,000 SKUs in helmets, jackets, gloves, boots, protective gear, luggage and more than 125 high-end European performance tyres are available at each experience store. Along with Reise's own line of high-end tyres and riding accessories, the ReiseMoto outlets feature some of the most reputable European brands, including Acerbis, SPIDI, Tucano Urbano and Ixon.

Apart from these offerings, the stores offer a lot more experience, such as regular breakfast ride meet-ups, special screenings of MotoGP races, interactive hands-on guidance on tyre maintenance, engaging quiz shows and trivia contests, live podcasts and Q&A sessions with pro riders and influencers and crash protection demonstrations along with tutorials on moto vlogging. The stores also offer exclusive membership programmes with benefits such as special discounts and early product releases for members.

Yogesh Mahansaria, Founder & Managing Director, ReiseMoto, said, "With the opening of our Pune store, we are taking a bold step forward in strengthening our connection with India’s passionate motorcycling community. Each store is strategically located to serve as a one-stop destination for riders, ensuring they have access to best-in-class products, expert advice and a vibrant community experience."