Tork Motors unveiled an all-new electric motorcycle, KRATOS X, at the Auto Expo 2023 on Wednesday. The motorcycle is a mix of style, sportiness and comfort. Tork Motors claims that the motorcycle is available for booking in Q2 2023, and KRATOS X will create a benchmark in its segment, with its best-in-class technological features and aesthetics. Along with the motorcycle, the company also unveiled the refreshed KRATOS R at the Tork Motors arena (Hall No 6, Booth No E-37) at Greater Noida, India.
Apart from the next generation electric motorcycles, a dedicated charging set-up is also displayed by the brand to sensitise visitors on the advantages and profitability of using an electric motorcycle over a petrol-based motorcycle. Additionally, during the public days of the expo until January 18, 2023 a team of experts will be stationed at the Tork Motors arena to address any consumer queries related to bookings, financing and availability of KRATOS and KRATOS R, the company states.
Commenting on the products, Kapil Shelke, Founder and CEO, TORK Motors, said, “Embarking on our vision, Tork Motors is committed to make the electric motorcycle segment more accessible and pragmatic. Today is an important milestone for the company as we introduce a faster, better and torkier member in our KRATOS range. Completely built in-house by the team of experienced and talented professionals, we are confident that KRATOS X will become a perfect companion for their fun rides and will create its own success story. We have been constantly enhancing our existing products and developing new ones on the basis customer feedback and extensive research by the qualified R&D team. We are confident that refreshed version of KRATOS R will further excite motorcycle enthusiasts, who are looking for a perfect companion for their daily commute. The pivotal factor behind the overwhelming success of our products is the inimitable riding experience, which is unique to the brand.”
According to Tork Motors, KRATOS X reflects the company’s design philosophy perfectly. The electric motorcycle is designed for excellent comfort, better performance and an enhanced riding experience. As per Tork Motors, the highlight of KRATOS X is the superior powertrain, resulting in more torque for better power delivery. Technology will be an integral part of the motorcycle. Tork Motors claims that the display instrumentation takes a more pragmatic leap, showing a wide array of information. The host of safety features in the motorcycle will make the riding experience even more secure.
According to Tork Motors, some of the significant changes in refreshed KRATOS R motorcycles include a refined live dash, a fast-charging port, improved front and rear blinkers, etc. The motorcycle will boast a completely black motor and battery pack, along with decals for enhanced styling. Tork Motors states that existing customers can upgrade their current motorcycle by paying the differential amount. The refreshed KRATOS R will be available in two new variants – jet black and white.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Sells 568,000 Units In September
- By MT Bureau
- October 02, 2025
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.
Hero MotoCorp Sales Grows 8% In September
- By MT Bureau
- October 02, 2025
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.
Suzuki Motorcycle India Sales Grows 37% In September
- By MT Bureau
- October 01, 2025
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.
Royal Enfield Achieves All-Time High Sales In September, Driven By Festive Demand
- By MT Bureau
- October 01, 2025
Royal Enfield has announced its highest-ever monthly sales figure, with 124,328 motorcycles sold globally in September 2025. This marks a significant 43 percent growth compared to the 86,978 units sold in the same month last year.
Domestic sales drove the record performance, reaching 113,573 units in September 2025, which marked a 43 percent increase over the 79,325 units sold domestically last year.
B. Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “It has been an incredible start to the festive season for us at Royal Enfield, we have registered our best ever monthly sales volume and have crossed 100,000+ retail volumes for the month. To make sure that our customers take home their favourite Royal Enfield motorcycle this festive season, we have put in considerable effort.”
"In the month of September, we announced the upgraded Meteor 350 which has received a promising response from our community. All our new and existing motorcycles continue to perform well, we are confident of the growth momentum and are looking forward to a great year ahead,” he added.
For H1 FY2026, the company's total sales volume reached 591,903 motorcycles, reflecting a 30 percent growth over the 454,780 units sold in the previous year. This includes 521,482 units in the domestic market, registering a 27 percent growth compared to the 410,843 units sold in the corresponding period last year.
On the exports front, the company also saw a major boost, with 10,755 motorcycles shipped in September 2025, a 41 percent increase from 7,653 units in September 2024. For H1 FY2026, exports surged by 60 percent, reaching 70,421 units.
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