TVS announced the winners of the co-creating contest, TVS NTORQ 125 Call of Design season 2. Aayush Bijalwan for School of Design, UPES from Dehradun took the top honours for his rendition of SuperNTORQ based on the comic theme ‘Rise of Ntorqians’.  The winner received a cash prize of INR 30,000 and a TVS NTORQ 125. Abhishek Chellapandiyan from Bengaluru and Arsh Riyaz Maknojia from Pune were declared the 1st and 2nd runner-up respectively.

The winner of the ‘Viewer’s Choice’ award was Arsh Riyaz Maknojia from MIT Institute of Design, Pune. His design received overwhelming response among the fifteen designs that went up for voting within the NTORQ owners and enthusiast’s community and on social media.

In the media category, Bilal Firfiray from Bikewale, Gaurav Sadanand from Zigwheels, Shoeb Kalania from Indian Auto Blog and Oberdan Bezzi, representing Motoroids were awarded ‘Outstanding Design’ for their exemplary entries.

The season 2 of the successful co-creating contest was kick-started in August 2020 and received over 600 registrations, 200 more than season 1. Over 35 prestigious design institutes and 30 media professionals across the country were part of the entrants. The participants were provided with unique comic book them, ‘Rise of Ntorqians’ and were asked to create 2D renditions and sketches of their SuperNTORQ. The Jury shortlisted the entries of both media and students, evaluating them on adherence to the comic book theme, futuristic concept, innovation and resonance with a Super Machine. Finally, the winner had to create a synergy with the vision of TVS NTORQ 125 and DNA of TVS Racing. (MT)

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TVS Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, has expanded its TVS Raider Super Squad Edition. 

The company has introduced two new thematic options for the Raider Super Squad range with the addition of Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine decal options.

The new TVS Raider SSE comes a powerful 3-valve engine, which produces 11.75 Nm @ 6,000 RPM of torque. The Super Squad Edition will now also get the iGO assist with Boost Mode for enhanced acceleration and GTT (Glide Through Technology). It also features a fully connected reverse LCD cluster with more than 85 features.

It was in August 2023 that TVS Raider became India’s first motorcycle to launch Marvel-themed editions, debuting with Iron Man and Black Panther.

The new TVS Raider Super Squad Edition is priced at INR 99,465 (ex-showroom Delhi) and will be available across all TVS Motor Company dealerships.

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Royal Enfield has introduced a new Shadow Ash colourway for its Guerrilla 450 motorcycle at the ‘GRRR Nights X Underground’ event in Pune. The event, held in partnership with Tapaswi Racing, was a blend of motorcycle stunts, drag races and musical performances.

Priced at INR 249,000 (ex-showroom Chennai), the new colourway features an olive green tank with blacked-out detailing, giving the bike a more aggressive, muscular appearance. The Shadow Ash model, part of the Dash variant, also comes equipped with the Tripper Dash navigation system.

The launch event was attended by over 3,000 enthusiasts and showcased the motorcycle’s performance capabilities through high-octane stunts. Professional stunt riders, including Padma Prashanth and Anish Shetty, performed drag and drift stunts. A highlight of the night was renowned motorsport athlete Akildas T.D., who performed a gravity-defying drift showcase on the new Guerrilla 450. The Guerrilla 450 is powered by a 452cc liquid-cooled Sherpa engine.

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Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has announced that it has resumed deliveries for its Chetak e-scooter across dealerships.

The update comes after weeks of production impact on the back of the disruption in the supply of rare earth magnets, which had forced the company to cut down on production of the e-scooter.

Bajaj Auto shared that now with production restored ahead of schedule, it has resumed production and shipments from 20 August, marking a faster-than-anticipated return to full capacity.

Furthermore, the automaker claims it has secured sufficient supply of rare earth magnets and other key materials to ensure availability during the upcoming festive season.

Eric Vas, President, Urbanite Business Unit, Bajaj Auto, said, “We appreciate our customers’ patience. Demand for Chetak remains robust, supplies have normalised and deliveries against bookings have commenced. We are scaling up production to meet rising demand while staying true to our standards of quality and customer delight.”

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Goa will host Motoverse 2025, an annual moto-culture festival, from November 21–23, 2025. The event is a gathering for riders, enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Motoverse 2025 will feature custom motorcycle builds and new innovations, including the Flying Flea and the Himalayan Electric test bed. The festival plans to debut new products and initiatives. A structured club championship will be introduced for the Dirt Track events. The Art of Motorcycling will conclude with a finale and the Motoreel stage will host industry figures and adventurers.

The festival will incorporate a split-stage music format. The Main Stage will feature acts like Hanumankind, The Yellow Diary and Parvaaz. The lineup includes a collaboration between Kutle Khan and Karsh Kale. The festival also announced its first international electronic music act. The Hilltop Stage will highlight a new generation of independent artists.

A new concept, Motohub, will provide a dedicated space for riders to connect. It will feature film screenings and interactive zones. The event will also offer group registration incentives for riding crews to promote community participation. Motoverse 2025 will conclude with an awards ceremony recognizing achievements within the motorcycling community.

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