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    150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Sept 2025 – Pulsar, Apache, Xpulse, R15, FZ

    2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200The Bajaj Pulsar range along with the TVS Apache have witnessed strong YoY growth while Hero Xpulse 200 sales nearly doubled
    The two wheeler segment has seen strong demand in Sept 2025. Overall motorcycle sales improved by 6.99% while speaking particularly of bikes in the 150-200cc segment, there was a 4.37% YoY growth. Here’s a list of the top 15 best-selling bikes in this 150-200cc segment in September 2025. The segment as a whole accounted for 1,90,252 unit sales last month. This was a 4.37% YoY growth from 1,82,289 units sold in Sept 2024.
    150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Sept 2025
    Bajaj’s Pulsar lineup, that includes the Pulsar 150, Pulsar N150, Pulsar N160, Pulsar NS160, Pulsar NS200 and Pulsar RS200, headed the list with 54,944 units. This was a 5.79% YoY growth from 51,936 units marking a 3,008 unit volume increase. The Pulsar range commanded a 28.88% share. The company has expanded this lineup to include the new 2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS125. Initial models move into company showrooms showing off added features and technology upgrades.
    In a second spot was TVS Apache with 53,326 units sold last month. This marked a double digit growth of 28.06% over 41,640 units sold in Sept 2024. It was followed by the Honda Unicorn that showed positive momentum with sales of 32,361 units, up 3.22% from 31,353 units a year ago.
    150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales September 2025
    From the Yamaha stables, the FZ, MT15 and R15 secured 4th, 5th and 6th position and each suffered a YoY de-growth. FZ sales were down by 15.62% to 13,617 units. MT-15 sales dipped by 4.81% to 11,695 units while R15 sales stood at 9,329 units, a YoY decline by 12.11% from 12,286 units sold in Sept 2024.
    Hero Xpulse 200 sales nearly doubled to 3,884 units in the past month. This was a 94.88% increase from 1,993 units sold in the same month last year. KTM 200 sales dipped by 3.34% to 2,956 units while Honda SP 160 sales more than halved as it suffered a 52.50% YoY de-growth to 2,598 units from 5,470 units. There was also the Hero Xtreme 160R with sales of 2,022 units, sharply down by 12.32% from 2,306 unit sales of Sept 2024. An updated Xtreme 160R is incoming, which might boost sales further.
    Bajaj Avenger, Honda Hornet, Suzuki Gixxer
    Lower down the list was the Bajaj Avenger. Sales improved sharply by 31.63% to 1,960 units, a 471 unit improvement over 1,489 unit sales of Sept 2024. Another Honda motorcycle with halved sales YoY was Hornet 2.0. Along with that, we also have Honda CB200X each suffering severe YoY decline to 845 units and 517 units respectively.
    Suzuki Gixxer too saw its sales dip by 84.35% to 198 units from 1,265 units on a YoY basis. Kawasaki W175 sales failed to take off, marking 0 units sold and a 100% YoY de-growth from 106 unit sales of Sept 2024. More

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    Honda Activa Achieves 35 Million Sales Milestone – India’s #1 Scooter

    Honda Activa Achieves 35 Million MilestoneSeveral factors such as reliability, fuel efficiency and practicality have ensured consistently high sales for Honda Activa
    Introduced in India in 2001, Honda Activa has achieved various milestones over the years. The latest record is cumulative sales of 35 million units, comprising the Activa 110, Activa 125 and the Activa-i. This makes the Honda Activa India’s best-selling scooter ever. Let’s get more details on this riveting journey.
    Honda Activa achieves 35 million sales milestone
    It took around 14 years for Honda Activa to reach the 10 million sales milestone. This was achieved in 2015. The next 10 million sales came in just three years in 2018. And now, in 2025, Activa sales have reached the 35-million mark. Activa remains to be the top selling Honda two-wheeler vehicle in India, contributing more than 50% to the brand’s overall sales.
    Honda Activa became popular, as it revolutionized urban mobility with its gearless design. Activa became synonymous with reliability and durability, making it the preferred choice among the masses. The scooter has a simple, yet elegant and practical design that suits everyday needs. Unlike entry-level commuter motorcycles that are mostly used by men, Honda Activa is preferred by a wide range of users regardless of their gender or age.
    There are various other factors that have made Activa a bestseller. For example, Activa generally has low maintenance and replacement parts are easily available. The scooter has strong build quality, ensuring a hassle-free experience for years. With regular servicing, Honda Activa delivers reliable performance without any issues. Honda’s large dealer network and reliable after-sales services have also contributed to Activa’s popularity.
    Honda Activa Features
    Honda has also introduced updates for Activa at regular intervals, in line with industry trends and evolving consumer expectations. Some of the key updates introduced over the years include the combi-brake system, Honda Eco Technology (HET), LED headlamp, digital console, fuel injection (PGM-Fi), eSP, Bluetooth connectivity, smart key with H-Smart technology, TFT screen, USB Type-C charging port and Honda Road Sync connectivity suite.
    Electric Activa holds potential
    With the EV segment registering strong growth, Honda had introduced the Activa electric earlier this year in January. Activa e: is backed by the advanced e-Swap technology, which eliminates the wait time for battery recharge. Users can swap the discharged battery with a fully charged battery in under a minute.
    e-Swap technology also reduces the upfront cost of the electric scooter. Activa electric is currently available at select locations such as Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. As more states are covered, Activa electric sales could witness strong growth. Honda Activa e: has two 1.55 kWh lithium-ion battery packs with IP65 rating.
    Honda Activa e
    Power is supplied to a 6 kW (8.16 PS) electric motor. The scooter has a range of 102 km and top speed of 80 km/h. 0 to 60 km/h is achievable in 7.3 seconds. In comparison, the petrol-powered Activa 110 has a 109.51 cc engine. It generates 8 PS and 9.05 Nm of torque. Activa 125 gets power from a 123.92 cc engine that generates 8.4 PS and 10.5 Nm of torque. More

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    Honda EV Outlier Concept Unveiled – Shows Future Bike Designs

    Honda EV Outlier Concept Unveiled (Right)At the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda Motor Co showcased a multitude of concepts and prototypes for vehicles designed to go on land, sea, skies and even outer space (we kid you not). While the 0 Alpha Concept and Super-One Prototype are pretty interesting, Honda’s EV Outlier Concept stands out for all the good reasons. Let’s take a closer look.
    Honda EV Outlier Concept
    If you are wondering what Honda EV Outlier Concept is, it is a preview of Honda’s design direction for motorcycles beyond 2030 calendar year. EV Outlier Concept umbrella is Honda’s take on a futuristic electric motorcycle and it might spawn a production-spec version as soon as 2030. It looks like it came right out of a Cyberpunk world.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled, EV Urban Concept Showcased
    EV Outlier Concept seems to be a continuation of two other electric mobility concepts showcased by Honda at 2024 EICMA Show last year. These are called EV Fun Concept and EV Urban Concept, where the former is an electric street fighter and latter is an electric scooter. EV Urban Concept was showcased alongside EV Outlier Concept as well.
    As the name suggests, EV Outlier Concept, is much more, well, outlandish than the two concepts showcased last year. It is a long motorcycle with an outlandishly long wheelbase. It features a futuristic mainframe which looks like a monocoque perimeter. Interestingly, it features a single-seat that gets back and lateral supports as well.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled
    Behind this seat is a giant LED tail light signature. At the front, we have a transparent body panel that covers headlight and front forks for maximum aerodynamics. There seems to be rear view cameras on this concept that are projecting feed on a giant horizontal instrument cluster.
    In-Wheel Motors for Design Freedom
    With EV Outlier Concept, Honda has crammed two electric motors. However, they are both integrated into the massive wheels. One motor on one wheel for dual-motor AWD setup. Because motors are integrated into its wheels, Honda has liberated a lot of space under the frame to incorporate as much battery as they physically can along with sophisticated components.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled, EV Urban Concept Showcased
    We have massive single disc brake setup at both ends. Because this is not a conventional mainframe, footpegs stem out of the main spine on top, which is very unusual. Front gets telescopic forks, while rear seems to be a mono-shock.
    EV Outlier Concept Unveiled, EV Urban Concept Showcased More

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    TVS Owned Norton Motorcycles India Launch Confirmed In April 2026

    Norton Motorcycles India Launch
    Iconic British brand, Norton Motorcycles, is gearing up to launch four new motorcycles this financial year. The company is currently owned by India’s renowned 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturer, TVS Motor. For the first time, Norton Motorcycles will make its way into Indian market as well, with a grand launch set for April 2026.
    Norton Motorcycles India Launch
    TVS Motor will soon launch four new Norton Motorcycles as part of a major ambition to expand their presence in premium motorcycle world. In India, the first Norton branded motorcycle will launch in April 2026 and more models might be in the pipeline, including a small-displacement offering to take on Royal Enfield’s dominance.
    Norton Motorcycles is currently undergoing a transformational phase. New Norton bikes are set to be unveiled at 2025 EICMA Show in Italy. Centrestage of this unveiling will be a new version of V4 superbike offered in Manx and Manx R variants and a new Adventure motorcycle in middle-weight category called Atlas.
    New TVS Norton V4 Spied Testing : Image – Motobob
    New motorcycles to be showcased at 2025 EICMA Show may launch in this financial year. They will be produced at Norton’s Solihull facility, which is currently undergoing a major revamp to accommodate these next-gen bikes and to increase production capacity. TVS Motor acquired Norton Motorcycles in 2020 for around Rs 150 Cr, but has earmarked around Rs 1,000 Cr for the brand’s development.
    India Strategy
    Previously, TVS had confirmed Norton brand entry in Indian market by the end of 2025, which will now happen in April 2026. The company aims to carve out a separate distribution strategy for Norton brand. Think premium dealerships where Norton Motorcycles and a few premium TVS motorcycles will be sold.
    TVS will design a curated experience for premium buyers and attract aspiring motorcycling enthusiasts leveraging Norton brand’s rich heritage. TVS has confirmed the launch of new 450cc motorcycles under TVS, BMW and Norton brands. It will be based on a twin-cylinder engine and will aimed at democratising Norton brand to masses.
    TVS Trademarks Electra Name for Norton Motorcycles
    There might be a smaller high-volume single-cylinder offering too, which every legacy brand seems to be going for these days. Initially, TVS Norton might launch some of their current premium motorcycles in India like Commando 961, V4CR and V4SV with prices starting from around Rs 20 lakh. More

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    TVS Apache RTX 300 BTO Variant Gets a Price Hike – Details

    TVS Apache RTX 300 TVS Motor, one of the most notable 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturer, recently launched its first ever Adventure Tourer motorcycle in the country. We’re talking about the just launched Apache RTX 300 for a starting price of Rs 1.99 lakh (Ex-sh) and the top-spec BTO variant was priced at Rs 2.29 […] More

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    Hero Vida Ubex Electric Bike Teased For EICMA 2025 Reveal

    Hero Vida Ubex Electric Bike Concept After launching the Vida VX2, Hero MotoCorp is expanding the horizon of electric mobility possibilities for Indian market. We’re talking about a new electric motorcycle concept called Vida Ubex, which was teased for a brief period of time on the company’s social media handles for it to be taken […] More

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    2026 Ducati Multistrada V2 Launch Price Rs 18.88 L – Sheds 18kg Weight

    2026 Ducati Multistrada V2 Launch There are two ways to make a motorcycle enjoyable. One is to add performance and the other is to slice weight. For MY26 version of Multistrada V2, Ducati has taken the latter route and has achieved a sub 200 kg weight (without fuel, of course). This new version is also […] More

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    2026 Kawasaki Z650 S Unveiled – Styling Cues From New Z900

    2026 Kawasaki Z650 S The Z family of sportsters and street fighters from Kawasaki are some of the most prominent offerings from Team Green. Within the Z family, it is the middleweight Z650, which is the most popular, owing to a right blend of style, weight, performance and price. Now, there is a new and […] More