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Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2025 – Splendor, Activa, Shine, Pulsar, Jupiter, Access

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New Hero Splendor 01 Edition. Image – Dev MtrIndia’s two-wheeler market continued to show strong momentum in May 2025, with a total of 11,84,386 units sold among the top 10 models, registering a year-on-year growth of 3.72% over 11,41,891 units sold in May 2024.
Leading the pack was Hero Splendor, which retained its title as India’s best-selling two-wheeler with 3,10,335 units sold, a modest 1.86% increase over last year. Honda Activa continued to be the top-selling scooter but recorded a 11.85% decline, dropping from 2.16 lakh to 1,90,713 units.
Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2025
Honda Shine secured third spot with 1,58,271 units, posting a 6.18% growth, while Bajaj Pulsar slipped to fourth position with 1,22,151 units, witnessing a 4.93% decline compared to May 2024. In contrast, Hero HF Deluxe surged ahead with 1,07,768 units, registering a strong 23.67% growth.
TVS Jupiter saw a notable rise of 28.70%, with 97,606 units sold, up from 75,838 last year. Suzuki’s Access scooter also performed well, posting a 16.92% increase to reach 75,778 units.
TVS Apache saw a robust growth of 29.53%, with sales rising to 49,099 units, while TVS XL declined 7.75%, clocking 37,264 units. Rounding off the list was TVS Raider, which registered 35,401 units, slightly down by 4.96% from last year.
Overall, the segment showed a healthy mix of growth and correction across different models and manufacturers, indicating continued demand in the commuter and scooter segments. More

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    Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2025 – Splendor, Activa, Shine, Pulsar, Jupiter, Access

    New Hero Splendor 01 Edition. Image – Dev MtrIndia’s two-wheeler market continued to show strong momentum in May 2025, with a total of 11,84,386 units sold among the top 10 models, registering a year-on-year growth of 3.72% over 11,41,891 units sold in May 2024.
    Leading the pack was Hero Splendor, which retained its title as India’s best-selling two-wheeler with 3,10,335 units sold, a modest 1.86% increase over last year. Honda Activa continued to be the top-selling scooter but recorded a 11.85% decline, dropping from 2.16 lakh to 1,90,713 units.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers May 2025
    Honda Shine secured third spot with 1,58,271 units, posting a 6.18% growth, while Bajaj Pulsar slipped to fourth position with 1,22,151 units, witnessing a 4.93% decline compared to May 2024. In contrast, Hero HF Deluxe surged ahead with 1,07,768 units, registering a strong 23.67% growth.
    TVS Jupiter saw a notable rise of 28.70%, with 97,606 units sold, up from 75,838 last year. Suzuki’s Access scooter also performed well, posting a 16.92% increase to reach 75,778 units.
    TVS Apache saw a robust growth of 29.53%, with sales rising to 49,099 units, while TVS XL declined 7.75%, clocking 37,264 units. Rounding off the list was TVS Raider, which registered 35,401 units, slightly down by 4.96% from last year.
    Overall, the segment showed a healthy mix of growth and correction across different models and manufacturers, indicating continued demand in the commuter and scooter segments. More

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    Bajaj Avenger Street 220 To Launch In India Again – Homologation Done

    2023 Bajaj Avenger 220 Street – Image for reference onlyBajaj Auto, one of the leading 2W and 3W manufacturers in India and among the leading electric scooter manufacturers, is about to open a new flank on its siege to dominate India’s cruiser motorcycle segment. We’re talking about the Avenger sub brand, which is set to witness the re-launch of Avenger 220 Street.
    The company has homologated the Avenger 220 Street for the Indian market and is likely to launch soon. Homologation documents of Bajaj Avenger 220 Street have been leaked online, showing some crucial specs and features of this soon-to-re-launch cruiser motorcycle. Let’s take a closer look.
    Bajaj Avenger Street 220
    Currently, Bajaj is only offering two versions of Avenger – Avenger Street and Avenger Cruise. Avenger Street only comes with a 160cc engine and Avenger Cruise only comes with a 220cc engine. That will change soon as Bajaj is launching Avenger 220 Street in India, as it was recently homologated.
    As seen in the homologation documents, Avenger 220 Cruise is positioned as the base model and Avenger 220 Street is listed as a variant. It has a gross weight of 310 kg, wheelbase of 1,490 mm, width of 806 mm, length of 2,210 mm and a height of 1,070 mm. Avenger 220 Street is slightly shorter than 220 Cruise as it misses out on the tall windshield.
    Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Launch Soon
    Launch is likely to happen soon and it will be positioned below Avenger 220 Cruise which is priced at Rs 1.48 lakh (Ex-sh). In comparison, Avenger 220 Street might be priced around Rs 1.4 lakh (Ex-sh) or even lower to achieve a striking price tag. It could boost sales for Avenger brand, which stood at just over a thousand units in April 2025 with a 46% YoY decline in sales.
    What’s new?
    While both (Street and Cruise) are textbook cruisers with their low-slung seat, forward-set foot pegs and a pulled back handlebar with a high rake angle for sofa-like comfort, there are major differences. Street gets stealthier colours and an overall blackened finish and misses out on touring-friendly equipment offered with Cruise.
    Speaking of, Avenger 220 Cruise gets an overdose of chrome, classic colourways, a tall windshield, rear pillion backrest and more. Bajaj Avenger Street 220 will be powered by the same oil-cooled SOHC 2V/cyl single-cylinder 220cc engine as Avenger 220 Cruise with 19.03 PS of peak power and 17.55 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
    2023 Bajaj Avenger 220 Street – Image for reference only
    If we take the lower end of cruiser segment in India, we have Kawasaki’s W175, TVS Ronin and the Bajaj Avenger. Of these, Bajaj Avenger is the only offering that is a proper textbook cruiser. However, it is not a popular lineup in India and is often under-appreciated despite the unrivalled comfort it has to offer. More

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    Hero Vida VX2 Electric Scooter Launch On July 1 with Battery-as-a-Service Model

    New Hero Vida VX2 EV TeaserHero MotoCorp is set to launch its latest electric scooter, the VIDA VX2, on July 1, 2025. The new model will introduce a pioneering Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model under the VIDA brand, aiming to make electric two-wheelers more accessible by reducing upfront ownership costs.
    Flexible Subscription Plans and Lower Entry Cost
    VIDA’s BaaS model will allow customers to pay for the battery on a subscription basis, separating the cost of the scooter chassis and battery. This ‘pay-as-you-go’ format is expected to bring down the initial purchase price and offer flexible monthly plans tailored to individual usage. Hero MotoCorp aims to encourage wider EV adoption through this more affordable and flexible ownership model.
    Hero Vida VX2 Teaser
    Charging and Service Infrastructure
    VIDA customers will benefit from a growing nationwide ecosystem, including over 3,600 fast-charging stations and more than 500 service points across 100+ cities. This expansive network is intended to offer convenience and ease of ownership to new EV buyers.
    About VIDA VX2 – A Rebadged and More Affordable Version of Vida Z
    The upcoming VIDA VX2 has been spied undisguised ahead of its launch. It is effectively a rebadged version of the Vida Z, which was showcased at the 2025 Auto Expo. The VX2 will sit below the Vida V2 lineup and is expected to be available in multiple variants – likely Lite, Plus, and Pro – similar to the existing Vida V2.

    Visually, the VX2 features matte yellow paint, LED projector headlamps, LED tail lights, LED sequential turn indicators, and 12-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The VX2 also gets a front disc brake but comes with a physical key slot instead of a smart key system, which is standard on the V2.
    Feature Reductions Compared to Vida V2
    While it maintains some premium elements, the VX2 makes a few feature compromises to keep costs down. It has a smaller, likely TFT instrument screen instead of a touchscreen unit and uses simpler body panels. The VX2 also comes with a single-piece seat, as opposed to the split seat seen on the Vida V2.
    Despite fewer features, the VX2 is expected to offer the same removable battery architecture as the Vida V2, with capacity options between 2.2 kWh and 3.9 kWh. The claimed range could go up to 165 km depending on the variant.
    Target Pricing and Market Positioning
    The VIDA VX2 is expected to start around Rs 65,000 (effective ex-showroom), making it one of the most affordable electric scooters in Hero MotoCorp’s portfolio. With its launch, the company aims to tap into the budget-conscious urban commuter segment and further push the adoption of electric mobility in India. Hero MotoCorp will reveal full details about the VIDA VX2 and its BaaS subscription plans on July 1, 2025. More

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    Triumph Speed T4 Baja Orange Colour Launch Price Rs 2.05 L

    Triumph Speed T4 Baja Orange
    With the launch of its affordable TR-Series 400cc platform, Triumph Motorcycles has seen a major sales boost. The company has registered a healthy 30% YoY growth with its TR-Series motorcycles. To boost sales further, Triumph Motorcycles India has just launched a new colour with its most affordable offering, the Speed T4. Let’s check out this new shade.
    Triumph Speed T4 Baja Orange
    Called Baja Orange, this new colour launched with Triumph Speed T4 is priced at Rs 2.05 lakh (Ex-sh). It has to be noted that Triumph Speed T4’s base price continues to be Rs 1.99 lakh (Ex-sh), down from the launch price of Rs 2.17 lakh (Ex-sh) in September 2024. The just launched Baja Orange is the 5th colour in Speed T4’s palette.
    Speaking of, Triumph Speed T4 is also offered in Caspian Blue / Pearl Metallic White priced at Rs 1.99 lakh and then we have Lava Red Gloss / Pearl Metallic White, Phantom Black / Pearl Metallic White and Phantom Black / Storm Grey colourways priced at Rs 2.03 lakh. Baja Orange sits on top of these colours, priced at Rs 2.05 lakh (all prices Ex-sh).
    Triumph Speed T4 Baja Orange
    According to Triumph, this is the first time a 400cc segment motorcycle has been offered with a colourway like Baja Orange. The way it has been executed on Speed T4, this Baja Orange shade sort of reminds us of Baja Orange colour option offered with Scrambler 1200. Similar Baja Orange in a matte shade was offered on Street Triple 765R as well.
    With the new Speed T4 Baja Orange colourway, Triumph aims to offer more road presence that exudes a warm appeal. It continues to get brushed steel finish on its exhaust unit, a Speed T4 badge in 3D, pinstriping on alloy wheels and more. This colourway is inspired from raw and sun-soaked landscapes of Baja desert in California.
    Specs & Features
    Triumph Speed T4 Baja Orange priced at Rs 2.05 lakh (Ex-sh) continues to be powered by the same 398.15cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled 4V/cylinder engine that is capable of generating 31 PS of peak power and 36 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It weighs 180 kg and offers a seat height of 806 mm.
    Triumph Speed T4 Baja Orange
    It continues to be suspended by RSU telescopic front forks and mono-shock unit at the rear. Braking hardware includes single disc setup at both end along with dual-channel ABS. 17-inch alloy wheels are wrapped with 110-section tyres at the front and 140-section rear tyres. Features include all-LED lighting along with a semi-digital instrument cluster.
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    Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr ADV Bike Spied In India – Launch Soon

    Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr ADVBudget commuters have always been the primary volume generators for India’s 2W market growth. That said, there has been a growing demand for premium motorcycles as the country grows financially. British brand Brixton Motorcycles saw this opportunity and launched 500cc and 1200cc motorcycles in India late last year.
    These premium launches include Crossfire 500X, Crossfire 500XC, Cromwell 1200 and Cromwell 1200X. Now, the company is expanding its 500cc lineup with Crossfire 500 Storr, which is a proper adventure tourer motorcycle. This upcoming ADV has been spied for the first time. Let’s take a closer look.
    Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr ADV
    To disrupt the current offerings partying in the middle-weight Adventure Tourer genre, Brixton Motorcycles is gearing up to launch its Crossfire Storr ADV. It has been spied on Indian roads for the first time. Launch is likely to happen soon and it will rival Honda NX500, Benelli TRK 500 and price-wise, upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 750.
    Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr ADV
    Where design is concerned, we can see quite a lot of resemblances with Husqvarna Norden 901 ADV, sans the beak. It has a dominating presence as it measures 2,171 mm in length, 916 mm in width, 1,442 mm in height and has a seat height of 839 mm. Kerb weight of this motorcycle is 209 kg and it carries a sizable 16L fuel tank.
    The round LED headlights with BRIXTON lettering looks nice. ORVMs are circular too and Brixton is offering LED turn indicators as well. The tall windscreen protects riders from wind blasts and the split seat setup looks like it is accommodating. Footpeg positioning looks neutral and high-set handlebar commands an up-right riding stance.
    There’s a sturdy-looking luggage rack at the rear and multiple luggage mounts including tank braces to mount jerry cans. As part of the package, Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr ADV gets fog lights and knuckle guards as well. There’s a large TFT instrument cluster that is likely to attract a lot of buyers as it offers a large viewing real estate.
    Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr ADV
    Powertrain
    It has to be noted that Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr is a rebadged Gaokin Storr 500 from Chongqing-based Chinese brand Gaokin. It was launched in China last year and is imported by Austrian group KSR to sell under the British Brixton brand in Europe and other nations. Now, it will be launched in India as it is spotted here.
    It is powered by in-line twin-cylinder 486cc liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating 47.6 bhp and 43 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Brixton Crossfire 500 Storr rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels and is suspended by USD telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock. Braking is handled by single disc setups at both ends with dual-channel ABS.
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    TVS Trademarks Electra Name For Norton Motorcycles

    TVS Trademarks Electra Name for Norton MotorcyclesElectra name has been an iconic one in the motorcycle industry as it was associated with Royal Enfield Bullet, which is the world’s longest running production motorcycle. Now, TVS Motor owned Norton Motorcycles has applied for a trademark for Electra name in India. This could mean a lot of things for Indian and global markets alike. Let’s take a closer look.
    TVS Trademarks Electra Name
    One of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturer, TVS Motor, acquired Norton Motorcycles, a renowned British motorcycle brand with a rich heritage. This acquisition happened in 2020 and there have been multiple speculations and rumours about a major comeback for Norton brand and aggressive expansion in mainstream segments for maximum possible volume.
    In 2023, Norton applied for a trademark of ‘Norton Combat’ name in India, among others. These include Dominator, Commando, Atlas, Manx, Nomad, Navigator and Ranger. Now, TVS has filed a trademark application for another name in India, which is ‘Norton Electra’. The application was filed in October 2024 and status says ‘Formalities Chk Pass’. It has to be noted that Norton had filed for Electra name in 2020, but abandoned it later.
    As of writing this article, it is not clear whether this will be an ICE or an electric motorcycle, as the name Electra suggests. However, TVS has confirmed that there will be as many as six Norton motorcycles to launch over the next three years. These could be across multiple displacement classes to establish diversity.
    TVS Trademarks Electra Name for Norton Motorcycles
    What to expect?
    More recently, TVS Motor Managing Director, Sudarshan Venu, confirmed that the company will manufacture new Norton and Apache models based on the new 450cc platform, jointly developed with BMW Motorrad. The first bike to feature this new engine is likely to be BMW 450 GS, which has been spied testing in India.
    This new 450cc engine will do duties in multiple BMW Motorrad, TVS Motor and Norton Motorcycles machines and all of them will be manufactured here in India. Particularly at TVS’ facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
    Sticking with Norton, we can expect retro classic motorcycles with Electra name or Combat name with this 450cc parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine to rival Royal Enfield’s 650cc portfolio, among others. There could be single-cylinder offerings in the future to rival Royal Enfield’s 350cc and 450cc offerings, Triumph’s 400cc offerings and even KTM’s 390 range, to some extent. More

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    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Launch Price Rs 99,999 – 127 km Range, 35L Boot

    Bajaj Chetak 3001 LaunchBajaj Auto has been taking major steps in electric scooter segment where the company operates its popular Chetak range. After launching Chetak 3503 in April 2025, Bajaj Auto has now launched Chetak 3001, which is a major upgrade to the base Chetak 2903 variant, known for its sub Rs 1 lakh price tag. Let’s take a closer look.
    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Launch
    Positioned as the most affordable Chetak variant built on the 35 Series platform, Chetak 3001 is pitted as an upgrade to Chetak 2903. Where pricing is concerned, Chetak 2903 was priced at Rs 98,498 (Ex-sh), whereas the new Chetak 3001 built on 35 Series platform has been priced at Rs 99,990 (Ex-sh), which is just a marginal increment. The three colours on offer include Red, Blue and Yellow.
    While the Chetak 2903 came with a 2.9 kWh battery pack promising up to 121 km range on a single charge, Chetak 3001 comes with a larger 3.0 kWh battery pack. Promised range has been increased to 127 km. Because Chetak 3001 is built on 35 Series platform, it gets a floor-mounted battery pack.
    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Launch
    Bookings have commenced and deliveries will start by the end of this month. Not only does this improve the centre of gravity offering better ride and handling, it liberates a lot of underseat boot space. Chetak 2903’s under seat boot was 21L in capacity which does not hold a candle to Chetak 3001’s larger 35L under seat boot space.
    Chetak 3001 continues to be offered with a metal body along with its retro charm that has worked wonders in terms of sales. The scooter comes with a 750W AC charger that promises to be the safest in its segment. Charging time is promised at 3h 50m to go from 0% SOC to 80% SOC.
    There’s an optional TecPac that unlocks more features. Notable features of Chetak 3001 include a digital instrument cluster that supports Bluetooth connectivity, call accept and reject, music control and more. Also, Bajaj Chetak 3001 gets features like guide me home lights, hill hold assist, reverse light and auto-flashing stop lights.
    Bajaj Chetak 3001 Features
    Statement from Bajaj Auto
    Speaking on the launch, Eric Vas, President, Urbanite Business Unit, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said, “Chetak 3001 sets the benchmark for mass adoption of electric scooters. Built on the next-generation platform, it delivers the range and performance that Indian scooter riders demand – distraction free riding with the peace of mind of assured reliability and service.
    The Chetak 3001 is the everyday Electric scooter to make petrol scooters redundant; its bigger, stronger, and fully Lifeproof at an ex-showroom price of Rs 99,990/-” More

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    RE Bullet 350 Price Hike Up To Rs 3,000 – Colours, Details

    Royal Enfield Bullet 350Bullet 350 is currently the third best selling Royal Enfield bike in India, contributing over 20% to overall sales volumes
    Even with newer options available in the 350cc segment, Bullet 350 continues to witness robust demand. Royal Enfield has now increased prices of Bullet 350 in the range of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. This is likely based on increased production costs. Let’s check out the new pricing.
    Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Price Hike
    Bullet 350 range starts with the Battalion Black variant, which was launched last year in September. One of the key USPs of the Battalion Black variant is its enhanced retro aesthetics. Bullet 350 Battalion Black variant is available at a starting price of Rs 1.75 lakh (Ex-sh). Interestingly, Battalion Black is now priced lower than Military Black and Military Red, which was not the case before.
    Speaking of, Military Black and Military Red variants, are now priced higher than Battalion Black at Rs 1.76 lakh. Earlier, these two variants were priced at Rs 1.74 lakh (all prices Ex-sh). Bullet 350 Standard Black and Standard Maroon variants are now priced at Rs 2 lakh. These were earlier available at a starting price of Rs 1.97 lakh. The top variant, Black Gold, is now available at Rs 2.18 lakh. It was earlier offered at Rs 2.16 lakh. As is evident, prices of Bullet 350 have been increased in the range of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 (all prices Ex-sh).
    Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Price Hike
    Bullet 350 to get slipper/assist clutch
    Royal Enfield is in the process of updating its 350cc bikes with an assist and slipper clutch. This feature has already been introduced with 2025 Hunter 350. A slip-assist clutch ensures lighter clutch action and smooth gearshifts, thereby reducing fatigue and improving overall ride experience. Bullet 350, along with other 350cc Royal Enfield bikes, will also be getting the slip-assist clutch. Such updates are necessary, as rival offerings from Honda and Triumph already offer these features.
    No other changes
    As of now, there are no changes introduced with the Bullet 350. The new-gen version based on the J platform was launched in 2023. It is interesting to note that the first model, GS 350cc Bullet, was launched in 1932. That makes the Bullet the world’s oldest motorcycle in continuous production. Over the years, multiple new versions were launched such as the Bullet Machismo (1990), Bullet Electra (2002) and Bullet Trials 500 (2019).
    Existing Royal Enfield Bullet 350 utilizes the new 349cc, single cylinder air-oil cooled engine that generates 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of max torque. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. The new J platform and engine have significantly reduced noise and vibrations. The improvements have ensured smoother, more comfortable rides, even across long distance journeys.
    Bullet 350 Battalion Black
    Bullet 350 utilizes a twin downtube spine frame, with 41mm telescopic front forks with 130mm of travel. At the rear, the bike has twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload. Wheels are 19-inch at front and 18-inch at rear, wrapped in 100/90 front and 120/80 tube type tyres. Braking setup comprises 300 mm front and 270 mm rear discs, integrated with dual-channel ABS. More