When Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) finally decided to bring the ADV160 to our shores, it felt like a long-overdue correction. For years, Indian riders watched Southeast Asian markets enjoy proper adventure-style scooters while we made do with step-through underbones or basic commuter scooters. The launch event in Delhi wasn’t just about unveiling a … Read more
Three years into its Indian market journey, the Harley-Davidson X440 has carved out a space that seemed impossible just a few years ago—delivering that unmistakable Harley cruiser experience without the ₹10-15 lakh price tag. I’ve watched this motorcycle evolve from a controversial concept into a legitimate success story, and the 2026 model year brings refinements … Read more
The crowd at the SYM flagship showroom in Petaling Jaya wasn’t the usual media-savvy bunch you see at Honda launches. There were more delivery riders in faded green jackets than lifestyle bloggers, and when the price flashed up on the projector screen—RM10,998 on-the-road—the reaction wasn’t polite applause. It was a genuine, surprised murmur. Someone behind … Read more
When Kawasaki Malaysia finally pulled the covers off the 2026 ZX-10R at their showroom in Shah Alam last month, the atmosphere felt different from previous launches. There wasn’t the usual crowd of media and enthusiasts packed shoulder-to-shoulder—most people nowadays catch these things on livestream anyway—but those of us who showed up in person could sense … Read more
When Yamaha filed patent applications for an adaptive cruise control (ACC) system specifically designed for motorcycles late last year, the motorcycling community reacted with a peculiar mix of excitement and suspicion. On one hand, the idea of your bike automatically maintaining safe following distances on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway or during those endless highway stretches toward … Read more
Walk into any motorcycle dealership in Delhi or Mumbai right now, and you’ll notice something interesting. The sales guys aren’t pushing current stock as hard as usual. Instead, they’re fielding questions about bikes that aren’t even here yet. The 2026 motorcycle launches in India have created a different kind of buzz—one where buyers are willing to wait … Read more
The Indian motorcycle market in 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in recent memory. After years of consolidation and incremental updates, manufacturers are finally ready to introduce genuinely new products across multiple segments. From affordable commuters getting major technological upgrades to premium bikes that were once only dreams for Indian enthusiasts, … Read more
Hero MotoCorp is set to make automotive history on June 3 with the launch of the Hero Splendor Flex Fuel E85, India’s first commercially available motorcycle capable of running on high-ethanol blends. This isn’t just another variant launch or a cosmetic update—it represents a fundamental shift in how we think about motorcycle fuel in India, and it could mark … Read more
Hero MotoCorp has just launched the Super Splendor XTEC 2.0, and at Rs 86,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), it’s clear they’re trying to give their reliable workhorse a modern edge without abandoning what’s made it popular for years. I’ve been following the Splendor lineage for a while now, and this latest iteration represents something of a balancing … Read more
Honda has been unusually quiet in the electric motorcycle game, especially when you compare them to brands like Zero, Energica, or even fellow Japanese manufacturers who’ve been experimenting with electric two-wheelers. But that silence seems to be ending, and what they’re working on has gotten a lot of people—including me—genuinely interested. The buzz around Honda’s … Read more