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Benda BD250-3B PatentedAlthough official details are not available, Benda BD250-3B could have power output of more than 30 hp at high revs
Known for its innovation in motorcycle design and technology, China-based Benda manufactures a wide variety of cruisers and sports bikes. A clutch of design patent images from the Chinese Patent Office reveals that Benda is working on a new roadster bike fitted with a boxer engine. Let’s explore some of the key details of this fascinating motorcycle.
Benda BD250-3B Patented – Boxer engine, water cooling
Engine architecture used for Benda BD250-3B appears similar to that of Boxer-engine-equipped BMW bikes produced since 2013. One can notice the water cooling, along with vertical flow of the cylinder occurring from top to bottom. Water cooling with a boxer engine in a 250cc bike seems like an impressive engineering move.
Benda BD250-3B Patented
In case of BMW bikes equipped with boxer engines, the output is approximately 100 hp per litre. Considering Benda BD250-3B’s 250cc engine, power output could be in the range of 25 to 30+ hp. Boxer engines are not commonly seen with quarter-litre bikes. In this space, most common are single-cylinder and parallel-twin engines.
Benda and Keeway (both falling under Chinese QJMotor) are some of the bikemakers who are actively pursuing cruiser formats that legacy brands are known for. These companies have offered Harley-Davidson-inspired V-Twin with belt-drive formula and now, we see Benda working on BMW Motorrad-inspired Boxer engine format.
Benda BD250-3B Patented
Both brands are also known for their competitive pricing, which will be far below what the legacy brands operate in. We wish Benda would launch this motorcycle in India the same way V302C (V-Twin engine with belt drive) is launched here via the Keeway brand, operated by QJMotor.
Distinctive hardware
In addition to its water-cooled boxer engine, the Benda BD250-3B incorporates several other innovative ideas. For example, the chassis design is quite a spectacle. The main frame uses thick steel tubes that connect the rear of the bike to the steering head. In addition, the engine works to support the structure.
Benda BD250-3B Patented
With this setup, Benda has used an aluminium rear swing arm, which is mounted at the rear of the boxer engine. This again is something that’s quite surprising. Even more so with the complex linkage mechanism and low-hanging central spring strut. Another notable aspect is that Benda BD250-3B makes use of hydraulics to alter the power flow by 90 degrees.
Power is transferred from the longitudinally mounted crankshaft of the boxer engine to the chain sprocket. While one would expect automatic transmission to be offered with Benda BD250-3B, the bike has manual controls. This is evident with the hand clutch lever and a foot shift lever.
Benda BD250-3B Patented
Looks dope!
Benda BD250-3B has an eye-catching, dominating road presence. Some of the key highlights include a round headlamp, telescopic forks (likely) with robust covers, bar-end mirrors, low-set clip-on handlebars, sleek fuel tank design, single-piece seat and underbelly exhaust. The bike has disc brakes at both ends.
Benda is known for its flair to bring even the most radically designed bikes to production stage. We have already seen examples such as Benda Napoleon Bob and Benda LFC 700 Pro. One can expect the Benda BD250-3B to be launched in 2026 or a bit later. In addition to China, Europe could also get the Benda BD250-3B. The company already has a presence in countries like Germany and Austria. More

Odysse Evoqis LiteWith the electric 2W industry on the rise in India, more OEMs are switching their gaze towards electric motorcycles. Odysse is one of these OEMs and has just launched a more affordable version of its EVOQIS faired electric motorcycle. It is conveniently called Evoqis Lite and now acts as an entry portal into faired electric motorcycle segment in India.
Odysse Evoqis Lite
Where pricing is concerned, Odysse Evoqis Lite has been priced at Rs 1.18 lakh. There are as many as five colour options for Evoqis Lite electric motorcycle. These include Cobalt Blue, Fire Red, Lime Green, Magna White and Black?. Odysse is advertising it as India’s most affordable electric sports bike, which seems to be its major draw.
Where design is concerned, it looks like a Kawasaki Ninja 300 at a glance. Especially in the Lime Green colour. It has dual headlights, a transparent windscreen, fairing-mounted ORVMs, fairing-mounted side turn indicators, clip-on handlebars, a split seat setup with a stepped pillion seat, tail lights in the subframe and more.
For some reason, Odysse has chosen to apply Autobots logo (from Transformers movie series directed by Micheal Bay) on the front fairing between headlights. Handlebar grips on these clip-on units are rather fat and handlebar tips are red in colour. There is a Speed Master graphic on the lower fairing and the top speed is only 75 km/h.
Odysse Evoqis Lite
Speaking of, Odysse doesn’t mention the battery capacity of this motorcycle. It is a 60V battery (amperage not mentioned), powering a rear hub electric motor that can touch a top speed of 75 km/h. Range on a single charge is 90 km, as promised by Odysse.
The price point of this motorcycle is rather interesting. We say interesting because it is a fully-faired electric motorcycle that gets respectable features, equipment and components. For starters, it gets multiple driving modes, keyless ignition, a motor cut-off switch, an anti-theft lock and a smart battery.
Even though the top speed is just 75 km/h, Odysse is offering a dual disc brake setup at the front, something which is seen with 650cc class and above in India. There’s a single-disc brake setup at the rear and the wheels look very similar to the ones seen on, well, Kawasaki Ninja 300. Odysse does not mention whether the Rs 1.1 lakh pricing is Ex-sh or effective Ex-sh including subsidies.
Statement from Odysse
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Nemin Vora – Founder, Odysse Electric said, “With this launch, we’re making sporty rides more accessible than ever. It’s a perfect blend of performance and affordability, crafted for those who seek thrill without compromise and at the same time not harming the environment.” More

Honda ActivaIndian 2W market is hailed as the largest in the world, witnessing more sales of motorcycles and scooters than any other nation. Operating in this segment is a matter of intense competition as the contenders are many and continually improving to boost sales. Analysing FY25 sales, we can see 1,34,28,817 units sold with a 9.02% YoY growth over 1,23,17,757 units sold in FY24 with a volume gain of 11,11,060 units.
Top 10 2W Sales FY25
Like clockwork, Hero Splendor secured the top spot as the country’s best-selling 2W vehicle in FY25. Splendor sold a total of 33,98,449 units in FY25 and accounted for 26.05% of the sales within these ten entries. When compared to the 32,93,324 units sold in FY24, Splendor saw 6.23% YoY growth with 2,05,125 units in volume gain YoY.
In 2nd place, we have Honda’s formidable Activa scooter which has become India’s de facto scooter. Activa sold 25,20,520 units with a clear YoY growth of 11.8% as opposed to 22,54,537 units with a volume gain of 2,65,983 units YoY. Activa contributed 18.77% of the total sales within this list.
Also from Honda, we have the Shine commuter motorcycle range, which is the stark rival of Splendor. Shine sold 18,91,399 units in FY25, making it the 3rd highest-selling 2W vehicle with 27.54% YoY growth when compared to 14,82,957 units sold in FY24. This resulted in a volume gain of 4,08,442 units YoY and Shine accounted for 14.08% market share within this list.
Top 10 2W Sales FY25
The first contender on this list to register a YoY drop in sales was Bajaj Pulsar in 4th place with 13,25,816 units sold and secured a 9.87% market share of this list. This was not sufficient to outperform Pulsar’s FY24 sales which stood at 14,10,974 units. This resulted in a 6.04% YoY decline in sales and 85,158 units lost in volume YoY.
XL100 is India’s 8th best-selling 2W
In 5th place, we have TVS Jupiter with 11,07,285 units sold in FY25, up from 8,44,863 units in FY24. This results in a 31.06% YoY growth, which is the highest in this list. HF Deluxe was in 6th place in FY25 as it sold 9,71,119 units. However, it was not smooth sailing for HF Deluxe and it registered a 6.10% YoY decline, losing 63,059 units.
Suzuki Access took 7th place as it sold 7,27,458 units. The company launched 2025 Access some time ago and packs a much better appeal than before. Access registered 14.64% YoY growth, gaining 92,895 units in volume. In 8th place, we have TVS XL100 which sold 5,01,813 units, up from 4,81,803 units in FY24 with a 4.15% YoY growth.
In 9th and 10th place, we have TVS Apache with 4,46,218 units and Platina with 4,38,740 units respectively. Where Apache registered 18.02% YoY growth over 3,78,072 units in FY24 with 68,146 units volume growth, Platina sales fell by 12.69% when compared to 5,02,486 units from FY24 losing 63,746 units in volume. More