Chennai-headquartered Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, celebrated its 125th anniversary at the EICMA 2025 motorcycle show in Milan.

The company not only offered a peak into the brand's history, but also unveiled its plans for the future, including a new line of motorcycles and a focus on electric motorcycles.

Royal Enfield unveiled several models, including the new Bullet 650, which uses the globally acclaimed 650cc parallel twin engine. The brand also introduced the Classic 650 125th Anniversary Special Edition and the Himalayan Mana Black Edition, a version of the adventure motorcycle inspired by the Mana Pass route.

Solidifying its move into electric vehicles, the company also debuted the Flying Flea S6, a scrambler-styled electric motorcycle built for urban exploration and showcased the Electric Himalayan Testbed and the Flying Flea city+ concept.

A limited-edition collaboration, the Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts Drop, was also unveiled, celebrating the custom motorcycle culture.

• The Bullet 650 marked the latest iteration of the enduring Bullet, which has been in continuous production since 1932, now uses the 650cc parallel twin engine. It retains its traditional design elements, including the bench seat, nascelle and hand-painted pinstripes.
• The company also unveiled the Classic 650 125th Anniversary Special Edition, which features an 'hypershift' paint application that shifts between red and gold, paying tribute to the brand's 125 years.
• The Himalayan Mana Black Edition in Stealth Black comes factory-fitted with adventure accessories, including Black Rally hand guards and a Rally seat.
• The second product from the Flying Flea electric mobility brand, the S6 scrambler, is designed for urban exploration with a lightweight structure and off-road capability.

Siddhartha Lal, Executive Chairman, Eicher Motors, said, “For 125 years, Royal Enfield has stood as an enduring symbol of authenticity, craftsmanship, and the pure joy of motorcycling. What began as a simple pursuit of building honest, beautiful motorcycles has evolved into a global culture that celebrates exploration, community, and self-expression. This incredible milestone is not just about looking back on our legacy, but looking ahead with clarity and conviction. At EICMA this year, we’re showcasing the full spectrum of what Royal Enfield stands for, from timeless design and intuitive engineering to bold, future-facing innovations that redefine what’s possible in motorcycling. The Electric Himalayan Testbed and Flying Flea city+ concept embody this evolution, blending our heritage with bold ideas for what lies ahead. As we look to the next 125 years, our mission remains the same, to build motorcycles with soul and make Pure Motorcycling accessible to riding enthusiasts around the world.”

B Govindarajan, Managing Director - Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “EICMA 2025 is as much a celebration of our 125-year heritage as it is a showcase of our evolution. The motorcycles unveiled here represent our commitment to timeless design, purposeful innovation, and the spirit of Pure Motorcycling. We are honoring our heritage by unveiling the Classic 650 125th Anniversary Special Edition, a seamless blend of legacy and modern innovation. Simultaneously, we strengthen our core segments with the purpose-built Himalayan Mana Black Edition and the Bullet 650, which breathes new life into an icon that has defined generations. Solidifying our electric future, we are expanding the Flying Flea portfolio with the FF.S6, preparing for a launch in 2026. Looking forward, we will keep propagating the Royal Enfield DNA, offering riders around the world a blend of authenticity, innovation, and Pure Motorcycling.”

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in the country, has announced pricing and opened bookings for the Honda XR300 L and Honda XR300 Rally. The announcement follows the initial unveiling of both models in July 2026 as part of the company's product expansion plans.

The XR300 L is priced at INR 183,000 ex-showroom Bengaluru, while the XR300 Rally is priced at INR 208,000 ex-showroom Bengaluru. Effective from 5 October 2026, bookings for both models have opened across the manufacturer's BigWing dealership network and online platform for a reservation amount of INR 5,000.

Both motorcycles are powered by a 293.5cc air-cooled engine equipped with an oil cooler; both variants come with torque control systems, rear suspension setups, front and rear disc brakes, switchable dual-channel ABS and an assist slipper clutch.

The XR300 L is designed for mixed city and off-road use and is offered in Extreme Red and Shasta White colour options. The XR300 Rally features bodywork designed for wind protection during long-distance riding, along with a TFT instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity.

The Rally variant is available in Extreme Red and True Black options. Both models form part of the manufacturer's domestic production initiative for local and export markets.

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Triumph Motorcycles, one of the leading premium motorcycle manufacturers, has expanded its lineup in India with the launch of the Bonneville T40, T40 Black and T4 models, with pricing starting at INR 279,999 ex-showroom, Delhi, while the latter is priced at INR 254,999 ex-showroom, Delhi.

The new models feature traditional styling elements, including a teardrop fuel tank, round headlight, twin rear shock absorbers and spoked wheels with aluminium rims. The motorcycles are available in two-tone schemes with hand-painted coach lining and peashooter silencers. The bikes offer an accessible ergonomic setup, featuring a low seat height that can be reduced to 770 millimetres with an accessory seat.

All three variants are powered by a 350cc iteration of Triumph's TR Series engine. The engine produces 29 PS of power at 7,000 rpm and 31 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, tuned to deliver low-end torque and a distinct exhaust note.

The T40 and T40 Black feature a four-inch circular TFT instrument display with smartphone connectivity, including map navigation, phone and music controls. The models also come equipped with five ride modes, cruise control, cornering ABS and cornering traction control. The Bonneville T4 includes a colour LCD with turn-by-turn navigation, selectable ride modes, and dual-channel ABS.

Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, said, “The Bonneville is one of the most significant motorcycles in Triumph's history, so introducing a new model carrying that name comes with a responsibility to get it right. From the outset, our ambition was not simply to create a smaller Bonneville, but to create a motorcycle that delivers the style, character and ownership experience riders expect from a genuine Bonneville. Bringing that experience to more riders is strategically important for Triumph, particularly as lower-capacity motorcycle categories continue to grow around the world."

"Working closely with Bajaj, we challenged ourselves to retain the details and qualities that make a Bonneville special, from the proportions and finish to traditional touches such as hand-painted coach lining, while also introducing a level of technology and rider-focused innovation not previously seen in this category. The result is a motorcycle that stays true to the values that have defined the Bonneville for generations while opening the experience to even more riders.” Sargent added.

The company has begun online bookings for the motorcycles starting 7 October 2026. Deliveries for the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black are scheduled to begin in the second week of November 2026, while deliveries for the Bonneville T4 will commence in the second week of January 2027.

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Aprilia India has launched its SXR GT scooter lineup, introducing the SXR GT 125 hp-e and SXR GT 175 hp-e models to expand its product offerings in the country. The SXR GT 125 hp-e is priced at an introductory rate of INR 109,999 ex-showroom, Maharashtra, while the SXR GT 175 hp-e is priced at INR 129,999 ex-showroom, Maharashtra.

The scooters are powered by air-cooled single-cylinder engines. The 124.45 cc engine produces 7.8 kW of power at 7,400 rpm and 10.4 Nm of torque at 6,200 rpm, while the 174.7 cc engine delivers 9.76 kW at 7,200 rpm and 14.14 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.

Both scooters feature three valves per cylinder, electronic fuel injection, electric starting, and compliance with BSVI OBD II Stage B regulations and E20 fuel blends. The chassis setup incorporates 14-inch wheels fitted to both models.

Suspension is handled by telescopic front forks and a dual-effect hydraulic shock absorber with five-position adjustability at the rear. Braking relies on a 220 mm front disc brake paired with a 140 mm rear drum brake, with the 125 cc variant utilising a combined braking system and the 175 cc variant employing an anti-lock braking system.

The SXR GT 125 hp-e is available in Matte Black, Glossy Azzurro, and Glossy White colour finishes, while the SXR GT 175 hp-e comes in Metallic Blue, Matte Black and Matte Green. Both models have gone on sale across Aprilia dealerships in India.

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Royal Enfield and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) have commenced a two-year partnership spanning 2026 to 2028 aimed at promoting responsible riding, travel and cultural tourism across the state.

The collaboration was initiated with the flag-off of a flagship motorcycle expedition in Bhopal, attended by Dr Ilayaraja T., Secretary of Tourism for the Government of Madhya Pradesh and Managing Director of the MPTB; Dileep Kumar Yadav, Managing Director of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) and Amitabh Pandey, Director of the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS).

The inaugural 1,520-kilometre expedition, taking place from 1 to 10 October 2026, involves 20 participants riding the Bullet 650 motorcycle. The route connects wildlife reserves, heritage sites and regional highways, covering Bhopal, Pachmarhi, Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna and returning to Bhopal. A closing event scheduled for 9 October 2026 in Bhopal will mark the completion of the ride.

Over the two-year agreement period, Royal Enfield and the MPTB plan to expand the initiative to include heritage rides, off-road trail explorations and curated motorcycling routes across Madhya Pradesh.

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