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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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    Royal Enfield Scrambler Electric Bike Spied In Ladakh

    Royal Enfield Scrambler Electric SpiedThe iconic motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has been stepping up its game in electric motorcycle segment. After Himalayan Electric and Himalayan 750 test mules, both Flying Flea C6 and S6 have been spied during altitude testing. With these latest spy shots, let’s take a closer look at Flying Flea S6, which is the Scrambler version of this bike.
    Flying Flea S6 Scrambler – Royal Enfield Scrambler Electric
    Royal Enfield has been taking significant steps towards the realm of electric motorcycles. Known for its nostalgic design and thump of its long-stroke engines, Royal Enfield is working on an electric version of Himalayan and then an entirely new range of urban electric bikes called Flying Flea.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
    Flying Flea S6 is a Scrambler style motorcycle while Flying Flea C6 is more of a neo-retro style machine. Both these machines made their global debut at 2024 EICMA Show and are slated to launch in 2026. Both machines are positioned on Royal Enfield’s upcoming L Platform, which will spawn lightweight urban electric bikes.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
    When compared to C6, Flying Flea S6 Scrambler bears similar design and body panels. The main differences can be seen in terms of components as S6 ditches Girder forks in favour of USD telescopic front forks. Front mudguard is also high-set and it gets wire-spoke wheels wrapped with dual-sport tyres with block pattern. Both C6 and S6 gets rear mono-shock suspension.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
    What to expect?
    These spy shots suggest that Flying Flea S6 Scrambler is close to production-spec version, which was not the case with Himalayan Electric. We can see a lot of use of aluminium in S6 and C6 in their mainframe, subframe, swingarm, rear grab rails, heel plates and many other. This particular test mule had a split pillion seat too, wrapped with Brown seat cover.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
    Strapped to pillion seat was a AC charging cable with a high-viz Orange shade. Final version will likely get a more polished provision for storing the charging cable. Where features are concerned, Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 seems to get the same Tripper Dash instrument cluster with Google Maps support along with snazzy-looking switchgear. So, no touchscreen.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 Scrambler
    We can also see a button on fuel tank (not really a fuel tank), which could be a Start/Stop button. This suggests keyless go feature, which is a first for any Royal Enfield. Powertrain details are not known yet and are likely to be revealed in the coming months. An exact launch timeline is not known yet. But 2026 is the speculated year when we can get our hands on one. More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 and HIM-E Electric ADV Conquer Khardung La

    Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric TeasedRoyal Enfield has been testing two new ADVs for India and aims to extend them to global markets. Both are likely to be launched under the Himalayan umbrella, but are starkly opposite to each other where powertrains are concerned. That’s because one is a petrol-powered offering and the other is an electric vehicle.
    Of course we’re talking about upcoming Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric (showcased as HIM-E at 2023 EICMA) that have been spotted testing before. Now, Royal Enfield has officially teased both these motorcycles at the same time with an amazing backdrop of the Himalayan mountain range at Khardung La pass in Ladakh.
    Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric Teased
    Himalayan 750 and HIM-E Teased
    For the first time, Royal Enfield has officially teased their upcoming ADV projects on their social media platform. Both the Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric (both names not confirmed) seen in these pictures are still not finalized for production. Himalayan 750 looks close to production while Himalayan Electric looks like it is still in prototype phase.
    Himalayan 750 test mules have been spied multiple times both in India and abroad, while Himalayan Electric test mules were spied only a couple of days ago outside a hotel in Ladakh. Royal Enfield is testing both these vehicles in the Himalayan range in off-road terrains. In Royal Enfield’s pictures we can see both of them making it to Khardung La pass in Ladakh.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Teased
    Royal Enfield wrote “Out with the team in the Himalayas doing what we love the most!” in the caption. Interestingly, Royal Enfield used multiple hashtags in this caption, but did not reveal names of these products. #RidePure and #PureMotorcycling were used among others, which are likely to be marketing slogans for Himalayan Electric.
    What to expect?
    The team is testing performance of Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric in high altitude terrains. Both test mules donned temporary Red registration plates from Tamil Nadu state. Only the Himalayan 750 had dual disc brake setup, which hints at a higher performance ceiling than what is offered with 650cc engine.
    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Teased
    Himalayan 750 is more of an adventure tourer laying emphasis on both off-roading and high speed touring. In that regard, it gets what looks like 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels wrapped with dual sport tyres, long travel USD telescopic front forks and rear mono-shock, an upswept exhaust and a tall windscreen.
    In comparison, Himalayan Electric looks like it packs quite a lot of non finalized equipment from premium aftermarket parts providers. It is likely to offer a similar performance ceiling as Himalayan 450 and could be positioned with a premium price tag. More details will unravel in the future. More

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    TVS Apache 450cc and Norton 450cc For India Confirmed – Based On BMW 450cc

    Render By Abin DesignsWith new Norton models, TVS will target the premium motorcycle segment across both domestic and international markets including Europe
    TVS had acquired the iconic British brand Norton Motorcycles in 2020. After investing heavily in the brand’s revival, the Norton project is ready to take off in a big way. The first of the new Norton bikes are expected to be launched in India by the end of this year. Let’s check out the details.
    Norton 1,200cc bike launch confirmed for EICMA
    In an interview, TVS Motor Managing Director Sudarshan Venu, provided details about the upcoming Norton motorcycles. The first launch will be a 1,200cc, four-cylinder superbike at EICMA. Three more Norton bikes could also be launched at EICMA or soon after. Overall, a total of six Norton models are planned for launch over the next three years.
    BMW F 450 GS Spotted in India
    Four of these will be available for sale in select European markets by the summer of 2026. Target markets include the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Norton bikes in India will be targeted at users from the growing middle class and upper middle-class families. It is likely that exclusive retail outlets will be launched for sale of Norton motorcycles in India.
    A similar strategy is also expected for the upcoming 450cc Apache models. However, specific details about the new showrooms have not been provided. Venu said that they will first target the big cities and later expand to other cities. Venu also confirmed that the entire Norton range will be available in India.
    BMW F 450 GS
    All upcoming Norton motorcycles are in advanced stages of development. Initially, there are plans to manufacture around 10,000 Norton motorcycles, catering to both India and global markets. To ensure the Norton project progresses smoothly, the leadership team has been strengthened with two executive directors, Nevijo Mance and Richard Arnold. The Norton team has a good mix of engineers and designers. TVS team in India also provides the required support.
    450cc Norton / Apache bikes
    Similar to the earlier collaboration with BMW, TVS will manufacture new Apache models based on BMW’s new 450cc engine platform. New Norton 450cc bikes will also share the same platform. TVS will manufacture for all three brands at its facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. BMW F 450 GS is expected to be launched first by the end of this year. Norton and Apache models based on the 450cc platform will be launched subsequently.
    For its new platform, BMW has used an entirely new twin-cylinder inline engine. It generates 48 hp and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. TVS and Norton versions will have their distinctive styling, although several of the core hardware items will be common.
    While the 450cc bikes will be manufactured in India, the more premium Norton motorcycles could see production in both India and the UK. An advantageous factor is that the free trademark agreement between India and the UK makes things a lot easier to manage. For example, components and kits can be easily shipped to the UK in sub-assembled form. Similarly, fully built vehicles can be shipped to India with minimal import duty. More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh

    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Spied TestingRoyal Enfield has been taking long strides in electric mobility and we first saw a glimpse of it at the 2023 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy. Royal Enfield showcased a crude prototype of an electric off-roader called HIM-E, which abbreviates to Himalayan Electric. After HIM-E, Royal Enfield also showcased Flying Flea range of motorcycles at 2024 EICMA Show – FF.C6 and FF.S6.
    Now, Royal Enfield seems to have developed production versions of HIM-E and they could conveniently be called Himalayan Electric. These units were spotted at a hotel in Ladakh, where top management of Royal Enfield were supposedly testing them. Looking at these products, one might say they are close to production spec model.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric Spied
    Himalayan has been the cornerstone in India’s adventure touring motorcycle segment. The versatility of touring and off-roading in one motorcycle is a fascinating package. With Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric spied, one could expect it to excel in off-roading as the brand’s DNA would suggest, but not so enthralling in touring department.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    When compared to HIM-E prototype, Royal Enfield has ironed things out a lot with this version. We can still see some exposed welds on its custom aluminium swingarm. Speaking of aluminium, we can see it almost everywhere. The mainframe and subframe seems to be custom aluminium units and not a tubular trellis type.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    The battery and motor seem to be stressed members of this chassis. There are aluminum luggage mounts at the front of these motorcycles just like in Himalayan 411 and 450. Heel plates are aluminium too and Himalayan Electric gets off-road pegs. Battery case is made of aluminium as well and it has interesting patterns which may represent the topological view of Himalayan terrains or something like that.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    There’s not much to say about design as it takes a ‘function over form’ approach. There is a single-piece seat element that also replicates a fuel tank element, similar to what we saw in HIM-E concept. A front beak is missing, but we get a tall windscreen. Lighting is all LED with LED projector headlights and tail lights are integrated into its rear turn indicators.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    Premium components
    Where components are concerned, it is a premium affair on Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric. Wheels are spoked type SM Pro Platinum enduro units that are made of billet aluminium wrapped with knobby type Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross tyres. Dropping anchor on this machine are fancy petal disc (single-disc setup) at both ends with Nissin Callipers.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    Both brake fluid reservoirs are located on the handlebar. Speaking of, only one test mule had a braced handlebar with Renthal brace pad. Suspension is taken care of by fully-adjustable USD telescopic front forks along with fully adjustable Ohlins rear mono-shock. There was a sophisticated ECUMASTER dashboard on these mules which was of larger 7-inch unit. This dashboard is positioned in a tower unit like in rally bikes.
    Himalayan Electric Spied In Ladakh
    There’s no official confirmation regarding the launch of Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric. Also, we’re not sure how much of these premium components and features will make it to the final production version. Performance ceiling of Himalayan Electric is still unknown and one could speculate that it may have enough oomph to emulate Himalayan 450’s performance, which is not a bad thing. More

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    New Hero Vida VX2 EV Teaser Feat Ranbir and Anil Kapoor

    New Hero Vida VX2 EV TeaserHero MotoCorp has been on the verge of launching a new electric scooter in India under their Vida brand. It will be called Vida VX2 and it is the production version of Vida Z showcased at 2025 Auto Expo. Owing to its lower-tier equipment, it will be positioned below Vida V2 lineup in the company’s electric scooter portfolio.
    This is the teaser from Hero that shows Vida VX2’s front design, which looks more or less the same as Vida Z. Also, this teaser features Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor, recreating some of the dialogues and emotions from the movie Animal. Let’s take a closer look.
    Hero Vida VX2 Teaser
    Hero Vida VX2 EV Teaser
    Vida electric scooter brand by Hero MotoCorp is on the verge of a strategic expansion. The direction of expansion is rather interesting as it seems to be headed the route of affordable electric scooter market where Ola S1X is partying currently. Crashing this party will be Vida VX2, whose design is teased for the first time.
    Latest teaser features Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in similar roles we saw in the movie Animal by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. While this movie is nothing to write home about, the iconic ‘Sunayi de raha hai. Behra nahi hu me” dialogue has become quite a sensation in B Town, which is recreated in this teaser with Anil Kapoor as father and Ranbir Kapoor as his son.
    Hero Vida Z
    This teaser revolves around the concept of generational gap along with associated interests and shifting buyer trends. We can see Ranbir Kapoor suggesting to buy an EV showing upcoming Vida VX2 on his smartphone in a Blue shade, but Anil Kapoor’s interests nest with ICE scooters.
    In this teaser, we can see a glimpse of upcoming Vida VX2’s front design in a Blue shade, which is completely uncamouflaged. This is the same design that we saw on Vida Z at 2025 Auto Expo and units of Vida VX2 that have arrived at dealerships also show similar design, but in a lovely Yellow shade.
    Hero Vida VX2 Teaser
    What to expect?
    Just like Vida V2 lineup, we can expect Vida VX2 to be launched in Lite, Plus and Pro trim levels with varying battery capacity, while features remain the same. Speaking of features, Vida VX2 is a step-down from Vida V2 lineup as they get a conventional key hole and a non-touch instrument cluster with physical controls on switchgear to operate it.
    In contrast, Vida V2 gets keyless go as standard along with a 7-inch touchscreen. Hero will launch Vida VX2 next month on July 1st. It will be priced below Vida V2 lineup which currently starts from Rs 74,000 (Effective Ex-sh, Delhi). Considering a deficit in features, one can expect around Rs 65,000 starting price (Effective Ex-sh, Delhi).
    Hero Vida Z More