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      Modified Royal Enfield Meteor 350 With Gold Colour Highlights

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      Modified Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Royal Enfield motorcycles are quite popular in the custom bike universe as these retro classic cruisers act as perfect vanilla donor bikes. Custom bike builders then drizzle their artistic taste on them and carve out sensational looking builds that are befitting to customer needs and preferences.
      Neev Motorcycles is a renowned custom bike builder in the country and is known to have made quite a few masterpieces based on Royal Enfield donor bikes. Their recent creation is based on a Meteor 350 and has emerged as an absolute cake in this Red, Black and Gold shades along with a host of custom components. Let’s take a closer look.
      Modified Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Modified Royal Enfield Meteor 35
      Considered as the spiritual successor of Thunderbird 350, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is an important product in the company’s portfolio. It is a cruiser apt for long distances and supports the riders to embark on their journeys in comfort. Neev Motorcycles have carved out a custom build based on this machine.
      There are many changes on this bike. For starters, we can see a dark Red shade on this bike that sort of looks like an expensive wine. This is perfectly complemented by the overall Blacked-out finishes all across this build. For contrast, there is a lovely Gold shade in a glossy finish that is just icing on the cake.
      Modified Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Fuel tank looks the same, but is finished in a Gold custom logo along with Gold pinstriping. Bike’s mainframe, subframe and engine compartment look identical to stock motorcycle. Custom elements include a custom belly pan, chopped front and rear fenders, muscular front fork covers, new handlebar and a custom fly screen.
      Custom elements
      This bike gets a single-seat setup. We can see a circular instrument cluster and Tripper screen beside each other, flanking this fly screen. Circular LED headlight is an aftermarket unit and so are its alloy wheels. These wheels are wrapped with high-profile tubeless type tyres with block pattern treads.
      Modified Royal Enfield Meteor 350
      Powering this modified Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is likely to be the same 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC 2V/cyl engine that is capable of generating close to 20 bhp of peak power and 27 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

      Also read – Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 modified into a race bike
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      Honda Activa e Battery Rental Prices Reduced – New Concept Store In B’luru

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      Honda Activa eHonda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) has finally entered the highly coveted electric scooter segment of the country. With the launch of Activa e and QC1, Honda became the first Japanese brand to enter India’s electric scooter segment, beating Suzuki and Yamaha to the finish line.
      However, it has not been smooth sailing for Honda as launch prices were considered quite high. Battery rental prices were also considered to be on the higher side, souring the deal further. Getting down to damage control, Honda has introduced a more affordable BaaS Lite Plan with Activa e that is expected to boost its appeal considerably. Let’s take a closer look.
      Honda Activa e Battery Rental Prices Reduced
      Activa e Battery Rental Prices
      Launched with a price tag between Rs 1.17 lakh and Rs 1.52 lakh (Ex-sh) in India, the Honda Activa e is a little late for the party. HMSI has ensured that their products stand out as it offers a battery swapping system that no mainstream electric scooter manufacturer is currently offering.
      It has to be noted that Activa e can’t be charged at home or at DC charging stations. Only battery swap. However, that turned out to be a costly affair for many as the base BaaS plans started from Rs 1,999 for up to 35 kWh per month in Basic Plan and Advance Plan commanded Rs 3,599 for up to 82 kWh per month.
      Honda EV Concept Store
      Now, Honda has launched a new Lite Plan for Activa e priced at Rs 678 for up to 20 kWh (all plan prices excluding GST). These BaaS plans are employed on top of the base price of Activa e and the battery swapping stations are maintained in the country by Honda Power Pack Energy India operating only in Bengaluru as of writing this article.
      Because of its removable batteries, Activa e has negligible boot space under the seat. It is powered by a mid-mounted motor sipping juice from two 1.5 kWh removable battery packs promising a range of 102 km on a single charge. There’s a 7-inch instrument cluster without touch support and all-LED lighting.
      Honda EV Concept Store
      New EV Concept Store in Bengaluru
      To boost sales of its electric scooters, HMSI has inaugurated an EV concept Store in Mantri Square Mall, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. This new showroom showcases Honda’s profound advancements in land mobility and aviation, showcasing its remarkable journey and contribution to the world.
      Honda EV Concept Store
      At Product Display Zone, customers can get up close with Activa e and QC1 and even offers Kids Interaction Zone. Safe Tech Zone gives a detailed look at core components like battery, motor, charger and Mobile Power Pack, among other international flair including Honda Jet scale model, Honda Electric Racing Go-Kart, Honda Moto Compacto and others. More

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      2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 2V, RTR 180 Teased – Launch Soon

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      2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and RTR 180 TeasedIn addition to OBD-2B compliance, updated 2025 versions of TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and RTR 180 may also get fresh graphics and possibly some new features
      As part of its portfolio refresh, TVS Motor has already introduced updated versions of bikes like Apache RR 310 and Apache RTR 200 4V. Based on new teasers posted by the brand, the next in line to get the updates include the Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 180. Let’s see what new features could be introduced with these bikes.
      2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 180 – What to expect?
      Updated TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 180 will comply with the stricter OBD2B emission standards. Engine performance is expected to remain largely unchanged. TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is equipped with a 159.7 cc, air cooled, SOHC engine that generates 16.04 PS and 13.85 Nm of peak torque in Sport mode. In Rain and Urban mode, power and torque output are reduced to 13.32 PS and 12.7 Nm.
      TVS Apache RTR 180 BS6
      TVS Apache RTR 160 2V has a top speed of 107 km in Sport mode and 97 km/h in Urban / Rain mode. The bike has a 5-speed gearbox. TVS Apache RTR 180 utilizes a 177.4 cc, oil cooled engine, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In Sport mode, the engine delivers 17.02 PS and 15.5 Nm. These numbers reduce to 14.54 PS and 14.2 Nm in Urban / Rain mode. TVS Apache RTR 180 has a max speed of 113 km/h.
      Cosmetic touch-ups are likely for updated TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 180. Some new colour options could be introduced, although the primary focus may be on introducing fresh graphics for both Apache bikes. TVS has already used a similar strategy for the 2025 Apache RTR 200 4V. Visually, both the RTR 160 2V and RTR 180 are expected to have a stronger road presence.
      TVS Apache RTR 160 Race Edition
      Core hardware to be retained
      TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and Apache RTR 180 utilize a double cradle frame, with telescopic front forks and dual rear shock absorbers. 17-inch wheels at both ends are common, although the RTR 180 uses a larger rear tyre for enhanced traction. RTR 160 has option of disc-drum and disc-disc, whereas RTR 180 has disc brakes at both ends.
      Single channel Super-Moto ABS is common for both bikes. Safety package also includes Roto Petal disc brakes and Remora tyres. Both bikes have TVS SmartXonnect™ connectivity suite with Bluetooth support and voice assist. Users can access a range of functions including call and SMS alerts. Other features include crash alert, race telemetry, lean angle mode, turn-by-turn navigation and low fuel warning.

      Pricing, Launch
      It remains to be seen if prices will be increased for the updated versions. It will depend on the type of updates introduced with these bikes. If updates are limited largely to a cosmetic refresh, the bikes may continue with the earlier pricing.
      As of now, TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is available at a starting price of Rs 1,21,420. The variant with SmartXonnect is priced at Rs 1.29 lakh. The top-spec Racing Edition has a price tag of Rs 1,30,520. In comparison, the TVS Apache RTR 180 is available in a single ‘RM Disc BT’ variant. It is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh. More

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Modified Into A Custom Race Bike

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 ModifiedWhen Royal Enfield launched Himalayan 450, it was a completely new direction for the brand. For the first time, we saw a Royal Enfield motorcycle with modern technology and features, which were then translated on to Guerrilla 450, a Roadster bike. Now, XTR Pepo has customized Guerrilla 450 into a race bike with a tonne of upgrades. Let’s take a closer look.
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Modified
      There is always a special place for Royal Enfield motorcycles in the custom bike world. There are a lot of custom bike builders across the world who have carved out stunning masterpieces based on Royal Enfield bikes. Renowned custom bike builder Pepo Rosell running XTR Pepo has tastefully modified a Guerrilla 450 into a custom race bike.
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Modified – GRR 450
      Called GRR 450, this build was showcased at Wheels and Waves Festival 2025 in Biarritz, France. This build was commissioned by Royal Enfield Factory with a Guerrilla 450 Roadster as the donor bike. Looking at the build details on XTR Pepo website, it is clear that this is a massive project and involves a lot of work, but the spectacular results speak for themselves.
      The main change is in the bodywork, which is completely custom. We can see a sculpted fuel tank, quarter fairing, belly pan and other elements made of fiberglass. Then we have XTR carbon fibre rear mudguard and tyre hugger along with a single-seat setup and an integrated pillion seat cowl with a backrest.
      GRR 450 by XTR Pepo
      Then there are the premium components and changes to GRR 450. This build is based on a modified mainframe and a custom subframe along with Aprilia RS 660’s rear swingarm. The front end is heavily customized with a shorter trail angle, low-set clip-on handlebars, repositioned Tripper Dash TFT cluster and fully adjustable USD front forks from Aprilia RSV 1000.
      Premium components
      Rear suspension is handled by Nitrox mono-shock setup and foot pegs are significantly more rear-set than what they are in Guerrilla 450. We can also see a major overhaul in the braking department as GRR 450 gets dual disc brake setup at the front with Discacciati callipers along with a single disc setup at the rear with Brembo callipers.
      GRR 450 by XTR Pepo
      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 modified into the GRR 450 runs on Dyman forged aluminium 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends, wrapped with Continental ContiSport Attack 2 tyres (120/70 front and 160/60 rear). Other notable elements include a lighter Lithium based battery, aluminium sprockets and S&P CNC machined triple clamp.
      While it is not confirmed, XTR Pepo might have made some changes to the powertrain to eke out more performance when compared to the stock 40 bhp and 40 Nm figures. We can see a new carbon fibre airbox and a titanium custom exhaust from SPARK. The motorcycle is finished in race-inspired colourway to lend a sporty look. More

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      Motorcycle Sales 350cc to 450cc May 2025 – Royal Enfield, Triumph, Honda, Hero, Harley, KTM, Bajaj, Aprilia, Kawa

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350Motorcycle sales in the 350cc to 450cc segment continue to show strong momentum, recording a year-on-year growth of 17.67% in May 2025. Total sales stood at 83,475 units, up from 70,939 units in May 2024. Growth was driven largely by Royal Enfield, which continues to dominate this segment with multiple offerings across various price points and styles.
      Royal Enfield Maintains Segment Leadership
      RE Classic 350 led the segment yet again, with 28,628 units sold, up by 20.39% from 23,779 units in May last year. Bullet 350 showed an even stronger surge, with sales jumping 85.16% to 17,279 units. Hunter 350 also saw a moderate rise of 5.89%, registering 15,972 units. In contrast, Meteor 350 witnessed a decline of 6.01%, with sales down to 7,697 units from 8,189.
      Motorcycle Sales 350cc to 450cc May 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Triumph 400 range, which is jointly developed with Bajaj, clocked 3,030 units, registering a growth of 43.13% from 2,117 units in May 2024. Honda CB350 also posted a strong performance with 2,410 units sold, up by 83.97%. However, Jawa, Yezdi and BSA (retail combined) saw a 21.59% decline with sales down to 1,965 units.
      Among Royal Enfield’s other offerings, Himalayan dropped significantly by 55.07%, selling 1,489 units. Honda’s H’ness 350 too saw a dip of 34.91% with 1,281 units sold. On the upside, KTM’s 390 series reported 1,039 units, up by 58.63% YoY. Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, appeared in the sales chart with 1,035 units. Bajaj’s new Pulsar NS400Z registered sales of 499 units, a massive jump from just 32 units last year, translating to a whopping 1459.38% growth.
      Motorcycle Sales 350cc to 450cc May 2025 – MoM Comparison
      KTM 390 and Dominar See Contrasting Trends
      Harley-Davidson X440, on the other hand, reported a sharp decline of 53% with 478 units sold in May 2025, compared to 1,017 units a year ago. Bajaj Dominar 400 also slipped slightly to 417 units, down by 12.58%. Aprilia RS 457 clocked 127 units, down by 32.45%, while the recently launched Tuono 457 added 76 units.
      Kawasaki’s offerings like the Ninja 400, Eliminator, and KLX 450R managed a flat 38 units, unchanged from last year. Husqvarna 401 saw a sharp fall from 142 units to just 10. Hero Mavrick 440, which had a decent start earlier this year, plummeted drastically to just 5 units, from 791 units in May 2024 — a massive 99.37% drop.
      While Royal Enfield continues to dominate with an iron grip, competition is heating up with newer entrants and refreshed offerings. However, it’s clear that brand value, dealer network, and riding community support continue to play a crucial role in this high-growth mid-capacity segment. More

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      New Kinetic Electric Scooter Patented – iQube, Chetak, Ola, Rizta Rival

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      New Kinetic Electric Scooter PatentedKinetic is a known staple 2W brand operating in India for a very long time. The brand witnessed a downfall and is making a major comeback in electric scooter domain. The Kinetic Group controls Kinetic Engineering Ltd that further controls Kinetic Green and Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd. The former already sells electric 2W in the form of E-Zulu, Zing and E Luna.
      The latter, Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd, is rather interesting because it is a culmination of Kinetic Engineering Ltd (KEL) and Kinetic Communications. This new vertical is tasked with developing integrated solutions for electric, controllers and batteries, but the company has just patented a new electric scooter as well. Let’s take a closer look.
      New Kinetic Electric Scooter Patented
      Kinetic Watts and Volts has just patented a new electric scooter in India which might lock horns with the current crop of family electric scooters like Hero Vida, Ather Rizta, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ola S1 range of family-style scooters. One could even say Kinetic is also tapping into the nostalgia card that Bajaj Chetak currently has, with retro design.
      New Kinetic Electric Scooter Patented
      Design inspiration seems to be from the Kinetic Honda ZX, which was a successful scooter in India. We can see a similar overall silhouette, while bringing the design to modern times. The front fender in particular, reminds us of Kinetic Honda ZX and so does the front apron, which looks sleek and slender. There’s a Kinetic logo on this apron that looks neat.
      Headlight is of rectangular shape situated on the handlebar flanked by what looks like turn indicators shaped similar to Kinetic logo. Above the headlight unit, there is a faux flyscreen like on Kinetic Honda that even gets KINETIC lettering. ORVMs are squarish in shape and floorboard looks quite spacious and accommodating.
      The way side body panels are executed, reminds us of Kinetic Honda ZX with minimal design. Grab rail is a chunky single-piece unit and there’s no rear spare wheel here, unlike the original Kinetic Honda ZX. Alloy wheels look like they have a three-spoke design and there seems to be front disc brake as well, which is not clearly visible from the angle in this design patent.
      Kinetic Honda ZX Scooter From The Past
      What to expect?
      Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd inaugurated a new manufacturing facility last month in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra designed to make electric vehicles and its components. The company is likely to target mainstream electric scooter segment in India which is currently booming. There’s a good probability that this new upcoming scooter will be sold under Kinetic Green vertical, rather than spawning another 2W brand with Kinetic name.
      Also read – New Kinetic E Luna might get removable batteries More

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      New Yamaha FZ Bike Patented – More Affordable Hybrid Variant?

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      New Yamaha FZ Bike Patented – More Affordable Hybrid Variant?Yamaha has had an extensive lineup of FZ motorcycles in India. If you’re wondering if we’re talking about FZs across multiple displacement categories going till the 1000cc, no. All of the FZs sold in India currently are 149cc and there seems to be a new one that will launch in India soon, as suggested by the recent design patent. Let’s take a closer look.
      New Yamaha FZ Design Patented
      Now, Yamaha has patented the design of a new FZ motorcycle in India with their ‘newest new’ treatment, which is turn indicators on fuel tank. But the new design patented by Yamaha does not have the fancy styling elements on fuel tanks and slightly subdued styling elements on tank shroud extensions.
      Also, this particular design patent looks like it is donning the new Hybrid powertrain. This could suggest that Yamaha might be launching a more affordable variant of FZ-S Fi Hybrid, which is currently the priciest in FZ lineup, priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (Ex-sh). This is Rs 10,000 more than 2025 FZ-S Fi with the same design language.
      New Yamaha FZ Bike Patented – More Affordable Hybrid Variant?
      The company might be launching a new FZ-S Fi Hybrid variant without a few fancy features like TFT instrument cluster. We already mentioned subdued styling elements, but this new affordable Hybrid variant might also miss out on painted alloy wheels as well. It could be called 2025 FZ Fi Hybrid, without an S, and be priced at Rs 1.4 lakh (Ex-sh).
      FZ-S Fi Hybrid is India’s first 150cc motorcycle with Hybrid technology in its powertrain. This 149cc Blue Core engine comes equipped with Yamaha’s starter motor generator along with stop / start system. Fuel efficiency is higher with Blue Core technology, ensured by quieter starts and battery assisted acceleration.
      Yamaha’s current FZ lineup
      Currently, Yamaha FZ street motorcycle lineup nomenclature is slightly complicated. Range starts from FZ-Fi, which is an older Ver 3.0 model, but without the suffix. However, the S version of it is not the FZ-S Fi, but it is FZ-S Fi Ver 3.0. FZ-S Fi is the ‘newest new’ model.
      2025 Yamaha FZ Hybrid New TFT Cluster
      Then we have FZ-S Fi Ver 4.0, which already has an S in its name. So, the more premium version of it is FZ-S Fi Ver 4.0 DLX. Both these versions are the new Ver 4.0 models, but they’re not the ‘newest new’ ones with turn indicators on fuel tank. The ‘newest new’ models are FZ-S Fi and FZ-S Fi Hybrid, but they don’t get any Ver 4.5 suffixes. More

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      2025 Honda Scoopy Patented In India – To Launch Above Activa?

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      2025 Honda Scoopy Patented In IndiaHonda had patented the Scoopy in India in 2021 as well, but that was for one of the earlier-gen models
      As part of its portfolio expansion plans, Honda 2-Wheelers India is looking to introduce multiple new products. Possibilities include the Honda Scoopy, which was even spotted on road tests in 2017. After the 2021 patent, Honda has now filed a fresh patent for the latest 2025 Honda Scoopy. This latest-gen model is available for sale in select markets such as Indonesia. Let’s check out the details.
      2025 Honda Scoopy patented – Styling and features
      As is evident from the patent image, the 2025 Honda Scoopy has a retro-modern design. The silhouette hasn’t changed much over the years and the 2025 version continues with signature features such as the flowing body panels and retro styling bits. One of the standout features is the LED crystal block headlight, which ensures a modern and unique feel for the scooter.
      2025 Honda Scoopy Patented In India
      Even the tail lamp of the 2025 Honda Scoopy has a similar round design. The round lighting elements perfectly suit the smooth and curvy body panelling that Scoopy has. At the front, the scooter has D-shaped indicators. Round rear view mirrors further enhance the retro vibes.
      Other key highlights include a single-piece seat, slightly upswept exhaust and a robust grab rail. 2025 Honda Scoopy features a versatile design that appeals to the younger generation while also serving well as a family-oriented scooter. While details about colour options for India are not available, the 2025 Honda Scoopy in Indonesia offers a wide range of choices.
      2025 Honda Scoopy
      A total of eight colour options are on offer with the Scoopy in Indonesia. While the entry-level variants have a minimalist profile, the mid and higher variants come with dual-tone themes and attractive, sporty graphics. With its distinctive design, the 2025 Honda Scoopy seems to have significant potential for the Indian market.
      2025 Honda Scoopy – Performance, features
      Powering the 2025 Honda Scoopy is a 109.5 cc, eSP, SOHC, air cooled engine that generates 9 PS and 9.2 Nm of peak torque. It is paired with an automatic gearbox. The scooter has an underbone frame, with telescopic front forks and swing arm rear suspension.
      2025 Honda Scoopy
      2025 Honda Scoopy uses 12-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped in 100/90 front and 110/90 rear tubeless tyres. Both ends have drum brakes with a combi brake system. With a seat height of 746 mm, 2025 Honda Scoopy offers optimal control and handling. The scooter has an LCD instrument cluster that displays info such as fuel economy, tripmeter, clock, battery indicator and oil change alerts.
      Top variants are equipped with Honda’s Smart Key System, offering touch-free access for handlebar unlocking and engine start. The scooter also has a robust anti-theft alarm and security system.
      2025 Honda Scoopy
      2025 Honda Scoopy – India launch
      It is not certain if 2025 Honda Scoopy will be launched in India. A patent was filed earlier too, but the scooter was never launched. However, there is speculation that the 2025 Honda Scoopy could be launched by the end of this year. Assuming the 2025 Honda Scoopy is launched in India, it will take on rivals such as Yamaha Fascino and Vespa scooters. More