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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

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    2025 Honda XL750 Transalp Launch Price Rs 10.99 Lakh

    2025 XL750 TransalpHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India has launched the 2025 XL750 Transalp adventure motorcycle in the country, priced at Rs 10,99,990 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). Bookings for the new ADV are now open via Honda BigWing dealerships, with customer deliveries set to begin in July 2025.
    Bookings Open, Deliveries from July 2025
    The XL750 Transalp is powered by a 755cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine delivering 67.5 kW at 9,500 RPM and 75 Nm of torque at 7,250 RPM, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle features a Throttle-By-Wire (TBW) system with five riding modes – Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and User – allowing the rider to adjust engine power, braking, and traction control settings.
    2025 XL750 Transalp
    In terms of hardware, the Transalp gets 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels, Showa 43mm USD front forks, and a Pro-Link rear monoshock. Braking is handled by dual 310mm discs at the front and a 256mm disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS standard.
    New Features Include TFT Display
    Other features include a 5.0-inch TFT colour display with smartphone connectivity via the Honda RoadSync app, emergency stop signal, automatic turn signal cancellation, and LED lighting. The bike will be available in two colour options: Ross White and Graphite Black.
    2025 Honda XL750 Transalp
    Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are delighted to introduce the new XL750 Transalp in India. Since its debut, the Transalp has been a symbol of reliable adventure riding and has been embraced by explorers around the world. With the launch of this updated model, equipped with advanced features and purposeful design, we are confident that the new XL750 Transalp will surely excite India’s adventure enthusiasts. This motorcycle reaffirms our commitment to bringing global icons to the Indian market.”
    2025 Honda XL750 Transalp
    Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “The adventure motorcycle segment in India is growing at an exhilarating pace. We have already seen tremendous enthusiasm for our current ADV line-up. With the introduction of the updated XL750 Transalp, we are raising the bar for adventure touring in India. The mountains are calling — and the Transalp is here to answer with style, performance, and purpose. Bookings are now open, and we look forward to commencing deliveries from July 2025 onwards.” More

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    India-Made Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched In 10 European Countries

    Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched in FranceThe Indian electric mobility startup story is quite generic as these startups almost always target feature-rich electric scooters and motorcycles. However, Ultraviolette is not like every other electric mobility startup and they cater to a completely different audience at the opposite end of the price spectrum.
    Ultraviolette makes premium and high-performance electric mobility for enthusiasts that are not looking to save money with EVs, rather pay more to get a race-bred machine for maximum performance. The company has been doing that with F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet in India and is now offering the same exhilarating performance in 10 nations outside of India.
    Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched in France
    Ultraviolette F77 Global Endeavour
    The made-in-India Ultraviolette F77 range of high-performance electric motorcycles seems to be taking Europe by storm. The company just launched Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet in France after a successful stint in Germany. Ultraviolette has now established retail operations in 10 European countries.
    These include Germany, France, UK, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. This move positions Ultraviolette as a global force in electric motorcycle segment and is backed by a robust network of investors. The company is putting spotlight on India’s profound engineering capabilities on a global scale.
    Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched in France
    There’s a lot to like about Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet apart from the way they look. Both motorcycles are equipped with up to a 10.3 kWh battery pack, powering an electric motor with 40.2 bhp of peak power and 100 Nm of peak torque. The top speed is 155 km/h and the 0-60 km/h sprint comes up in just 2.8 seconds.
    To aid riders, Ultraviolette offers 10 levels of regenerative braking, 4 levels of traction control, dynamic stability control and other features. There’s in-house-developed Violette A.I. along with a suite of connectivity features. The agile chassis is complemented by sharp braking with switchable dual-channel ABS from Bosch.
    Ultraviolette F77 EV Launched in France
    Statement from Ultraviolette
    Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder of Ultraviolette, stated, “The launch of the F77 in Germany, France, the UK, and other European countries is a defining moment for Ultraviolette and a landmark achievement for India’s automobile landscape. This launch signifies Ultraviolette’s entry into Europe’s most influential two-wheeler markets and underlines our intent to be a global force in the electric mobility revolution.
    As an Indian company, we are proud to bring futuristic design and cutting-edge technology to the world. This is a moment of global recognition for the talent and capability within India’s engineering and manufacturing ecosystem. Through our strategic distributor partnerships, we are not only expanding into Europe but also delivering a world-class ownership experience that reflects the best of what India has to offer.”
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    Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Bike Reach Showrooms – Walkaround, Details

    Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser BikeWith Royal Enfield’s 650cc offerings taking over the 500cc+ motorcycle segment, rivals have started to catch up with similar products. Challenging the Super Meteor 650, we have Vulcan S and Eliminator 500 from Kawasaki and the recently launched Rebel 500 from Honda. Rebel 500 is the latest one here which was launched recently.
    Honda’s Rebel 500 is a strategic launch for India as it is priced quite aptly for what it offers. Speaking of, Honda Rebel 500 was launched last month in May 2025 and is priced at Rs 5.12 lakh (Ex-sh). Units have started arriving at showrooms and a recent video by Machine Rules demonstrates the same. Let’s take a closer look.
    Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Bike
    Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Bike
    Last month, Honda launched Rebel 500 in India, which was quite a surprise for the automotive fraternity and enthusiasts alike. That’s because Rebel motorcycles of different displacement classes were being patented in India for more than a decade now. They were only launched last month at a somewhat reasonable price tag of Rs 5.12 lakh (Ex-sh).
    Units have started to reach showrooms and Rebel 500 directly takes on Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor 650, which is priced from Rs 3.68 lakh to 3.98 lakh (Ex-sh). In comparison, Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is priced at Rs 5.76 lakh (Ex-sh) and Vulcan S costs a whopping Rs 7.1 lakh (Ex-sh).
    Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Bike
    As in the walkaround video, Honda Rebel 500 adheres to its textbook cruiser bike design and silhouette. It even has a retro charm accentuated by its circular headlights with quad projector LED units and circular LED turn indicators. It has a low seat height, front set footpegs along with pulled-back style handlebars.
    The pillion seat is located on rear mudguard and it looks like an afterthought. That doesn’t matter as it is a cruiser motorcycle primarily designed to cater just for the rider. Instrument cluster is a fully-digital unit housed in a circular pod with Blue backlighting and it even gets a gear position indicator.
    Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Bike
    Specs & Features
    Wheels are 16-inchers at both ends, wrapped with 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear tyres. Front gets RSU telescopic suspension, while rear is suspended by twin shockers. Sculpted fuel tank can hold 11.2L worth of fuel and it tips the scale at 191 kg. Which is not as light as Eliminator 500’s 176 kg, but is far better than Super Meteor 650’s 241 kg kerb weight.
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    Powering this vehicle is a 471cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine that is capable of generating 45.5 bhp of peak power and 43.3 Nm of peak torque, mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. Dropping anchor on this motorcycle are single disc brake setup at both ends with Nissin callipers and dual-channel ABS. More

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    2026 RE Super Meteor 650 Spied Testing – New Features Likely

    2026 RE Super Meteor 650After the Thunderbird 500, Super Meteor 650 was Royal Enfield’s first attempt at a low-slung long distance cruiser motorcycle. It has seen great success as it packs new-age components, while still offering a retro charm the brand is synonymous with. Now, there is a new Super Meteor 650 spied testing abroad that could bring new features. Let’s take a closer look.
    2026 RE Super Meteor 650 Spied
    With the launch of 650 platform, Royal Enfield has firmly held the 500cc+ motorcycle segment in its iron fist with an almost consistent 90%+ market share. While 650 Twins (Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650) constitute the chunk of 650cc sales for Royal Enfield, Super Meteor 650 sales are not bad either.
    2026 Super Meteor 650
    To boost sales and give this motorcycle a thorough update, Royal Enfield seems to be working on a refreshed model. This new Super Meteor 650 might launch in 2026 and it is expected to pack a comprehensive range of updates to keep this motorcycle well-kitted and appealing to target demographic.
    As seen in the new spy shots from abroad, 2026 RE Super Meteor 650 seems to be retaining its design and appeal intact. We can see the same wheels, fuel tank, side body panels, seats and other components as current model. So much so that Royal Enfield has not even bothered to camouflage it to conceal its identity. Like hiding in plain sight.
    2026 Super Meteor 650
    We can see some testing equipment strapped to its subframe, replacing its pillion seat. The company is likely to be recording data for further analysis, suggesting that there may be a re-tune of its 650cc engine. Currently, this 650cc engine develops 46.3 bhp of peak power at 7,250 RPM and 52.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,650 RPM.
    One particular update could boost the new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650’s appeal considerably is the addition of Tripper Dash which gets Google Maps support and music control. This would completely transform user experience and is more apt for a long distance cruiser than the tiny Tripper screen offered with current model.
    2026 Super Meteor 650
    Is It 750cc?
    Looking at a new test mule of a 2026 RE Super Meteor 650, one might wonder whether it is a Super Meteor 750 under testing. However, that is highly unlikely as this particular test mule has production-spec body panels that clearly reads Super Meteor 650.
    Also, Royal Enfield’s upcoming 750cc lineup are expected to come with dual disc brake setup as seen with Interceptor 750, Continental GT 750 and Himalayan 750 test mules. This dual disc setup is absent in the 2026 RE Super Meteor 650 test mule.
    Also read – Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric spied up close
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