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      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms Before Launch – Dual ABS, Colour Screen, Cruise Control

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      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach ShowroomsThe world’s largest 2W manufacturer by volume, Hero MotoCorp, has been continually striving to increase the premium quotient of their motorcycles. This is becoming a necessity too, as competition is also upping their game. In the premium 125cc motorcycle space, competition has intensified and Hero is fortifying its offering with a thorough update.
      Units of the updated 2026 Hero Xtreme 125R have been arriving at showrooms before a formal launch. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Ankit to bringing this to our notice. In a recent video by Shahrukh Akthar, we can see a 2026 Hero Xtreme 125R in a lovely Green shade at a dealer premise ahead of launch. Let’s take a look at how things stack up for the new updated model.
      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms
      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms
      At a recent dealer event, Hero MotoCorp showcased the updated 2026 Xtreme 125R alongside an updated 2026 Xtreme 160R. The former seems to be launching first as units have started to arrive at dealerships. Where design is concerned, the new model looks vastly similar to current model. Distinguishing it from its predecessor is a revised colour palette with new colours like Green and Red. Official names are not revealed yet.
      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms
      There is an update to its graphics as well, making it more attractive than before. The main update to 2026 Xtreme 160R comes in the form of an electronic throttle, which was also offered with Glamour X. This has enabled Cruise Control feature, making 2026 Hero Xtreme 125R the first sporty 125cc motorcycle in India to offer this feature. Similar to Glamour X, there is a Cruise Control toggle on right hand switchgear.
      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms
      Left hand switchgear have been updated too, so that they can operate the new colour LCD screen borrowed from vehicles like Xtreme 250R and Glamour X. This new cluster looks upmarket and offers a plethora of features including Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation, bringing it up to speed with its immediate rivals like TVS Raider 125, Bajaj Pulsar N125 and the recently launched Honda CB125 Hornet.
      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms
      It has to be noted that both TVS Raider 125 and Honda CB125 Hornet offer TFT screens for instrument clusters. The variant seen in this video has a sportier split seat setup and it dons the same tyre size as before. Other notable features of 2026 Xtreme 125R include LED headlights, LED tail lights, LED turn indicators with hazard function and more. Like Glamour X, we can expect 2026 Xtreme 125R to come equip with auto emergency brake lights along with USB Type-C port.
      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R Reach Showrooms
      Dual-Channel ABS
      Not a lot of people might use cruise control on a 125cc motorcycle and use turn by turn navigation feature on their daily commutes. However, what every single 2026 Xtreme 125R owner will unanimously appreciate is the addition of dual-channel ABS. Now, the dual disc variant of Xtreme 125R will come with dual-channel ABS which will boost braking performance and offer a safety net to buyers. Recently, the Raider 125 was also updated with dual-channel ABS.
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      2026 Hero Xtreme 125R will continue with the same 124.7cc engine as current model, generating around 11.4 bhp of peak power and 10.5 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The same RSU telescopic front forks, rear mono-shocks and the 10L fuel tank, among other components. Considering units have started to arrive at dealerships, a launch is likely to happen soon. More

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      4 New Hero Vida Electric Bikes Teased For EICMA – Dirt-E, VXZ, Nex, Ubex Lineup

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      4 New Hero Vida Electric Bikes TeasedHero MotoCorp is continually striving to establish itself as a premium 2W manufacturer. The company’s Vida sub-brand aims to extend this ethos into the electric 2W realm with V2 lineup and VX2 electric scooters. Now that EICMA is right around the corner, Hero Vida has teased as many as 4 new electric bikes. Let’s take a closer look.
      4 New Hero Vida Electric Bikes Teased
      After launching Vida VX2 in the Indian market, Vida brand is proving to be more than just an electric scooter brand. It was the first to introduce proper BaaS plans on scooter’s price in Indian electric scooter segment. Now, there are as many as 4 electric bike nameplates that have been teased by Hero Vida.
      Hero Vida Acro Concept Left, Lynx Concept Right
      Technically, 5 new electric motorcycles can be seen in Vida’s latest teasers. Ubex brand is likely to spawn a series of motorcycles, two of which have been teased. Let’s take a closer look at Ubex lineup, Dirt-E, VXZ and Nex.
      Hero Vida Dirt-E
      Vida Dirt-E
      As the name suggests, Vida Dirt-E is for those who want to get dirty in the mud. On their motorcycles, of course. It is a proper dirt bike and is powered by an electric powertrain. In the teaser, we can see a glimpse of it getting dirty in the mud in a fast-paced montage. There is a good probability of it being the production version of Lynx Concept.
      Hero Vida Ubex Teased
      Hero Vida Ubex Electric Bike Concept
      Vida Ubex
      Under the Ubex nameplate, Hero Vida has teased two different electric motorcycles. Only one of them looks like it is production-ready or close-to-production. This model features fairly premium componentry including USD telescopic front forks and other. It features a Roadster design with a mid-mounted motor and belt drive.
      Hero Vida Ubex Teased
      Second motorcycle teased under Concept Ubex nameplate is a futuristic supermoto motorcycle that has a composite chassis along with a hollow rear sub frame. This design is less likely to make it to production as is being shown.
      Hero Vida VXZ Teased
      Vida VXZ
      After launching VX2, Hero Vida is coining a new electric motorcycle and it will bear the name VXZ. The company calls it Project VXZ and it is likely to be production-ready, looking at the teaser images. It features a similar LED DRL signature as V2 and VX2 scooters, engulfing a projector headlight.
      It is a visually larger product than the close-to-production Ubex motorcycle teased. It has a more muscular overall silhouette and is likely to be placed as a flagship.
      Hero Vida Nex 3W Teased
      Vida Nex
      What’s next? It is Nex concept from Vida. While the company has not teased a silhouette or what it could be, there were interesting details teased. For starters, teaser shows two wheels one with disc brake and rear wheel with a hub motor. Then another front wheel rolls into the scene, suggesting that Hero Vida will launch a 3W electric scooter like the Sway Trike concept.
      Hero Vida Sway Electric Scooter Prototype
      This 3W electric scooter is likely to have two front wheels with independent suspension and two front disc brakes. This showcase could be the same Sway Trike concept which was showcased before, or a more refined version of it. 3W reverse trike scooters are quite popular in Europe with Yamaha, Piaggio, Peugeot and other brands catering to this niche. More

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      New Hero Street Fighter Teased – Debuts Tomorrow

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      New Hero Street Fighter TeasedHero MotoCorp, world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer by volume, is increasing its global footprint while expanding its premium portfolio in the domestic market. Upcoming EICMA Show 2025 in Milan, Italy, will prove to be a grand stage for the brand to showcase its future products.
      One of these future products has been teased by Hero MotoCorp in the form of a stylish and tech-savvy street fighter. It will make its official debut tomorrow on 4th November, 2025, at EICMA Show 2025. This teaser gives us quite a lot of insights as to what we can expect. Let’s take a closer look.
      New Hero Street Fighter Teased
      New Hero Street Fighter Teased
      Currently, Hero MotoCorp has an extensive range of street fighters in the Indian market under the Xtreme nameplate. The lineup starts from Xtreme 125R, followed by Xtreme 160R and then the flagship streetfighter, Xtreme 250R. It has to be noted that 2026 Xtreme 160R has been revealed to dealer partners and is expected to launch in India soon.
      An entirely new product has now been teased by the brand, which will make a grand debut tomorrow, on 4th November at the EICMA Show. This is a new street fighter motorcycle which is likely to fall in the Xtreme family. It has a unique outward pointing tank shrouds, which is different than inward pointing shrouds seen on Xtreme 250R and upcoming 2026 Xtreme 160R.
      2025 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V
      The chiseled fuel tank looks muscular with these shrouds and further adding muscle are chunky USD telescopic front forks and a robotic face. We can also see a large circular (not petal) disc brake setup with what looks like a twin piston calliper. We can see a hint of a trellis frame as well, which is different from what we saw on Xtreme 250R.
      Xtreme 160R Liquid-Cooled or Xtreme 210?
      What we can see from these teasers is that this new Hero street fighter will come equipped with a liquid-cooled engine. The engine in this teaser shows oil channels leading up to its dual overhead cam setup. One can also spot a large radiator at the front, which will have active cooling to radiate heat from this engine.
      Hero Xoom 160 – 156cc Liquid-Cooled Engine
      This only suggests two possibilities. One is an Xtreme 210 which packs the same 210cc liquid-cooled engine that does duty in Karizma XMR 210 and Xpulse 210. This Xtreme 210 will be positioned above the air-cooled Xtreme 160R and below Xtreme 250R. The second possibility is a liquid-cooled Xtreme 160R.
      Hero MotoCorp has developed a new liquid-cooled 156cc engine which we experienced in Xoom 160 maxi-scooter. As of now, only the Xoom 160 with limited sales potential gets this brand new engine and the company might explore more possibilities with this platform. Think Yamaha MT-15 rival, but with Hero MotoCorp’s aggressive pricing strategy.
      Also read – Hero Vida Ubex electric motorcycle teased More

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      TVS Sales October 2025 Domestic, Exports, Electric – YoY, MoM Growth

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      2025 TVS Apache RTR 310One of India’s renowned 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturers, TVS Motor, has ended the sales account for the month of October 2025 in style. The company’s total sales last month stood at 5,43,557 units, which saw 11.15% YoY and 0.46% MoM growth over 4,89,015 units sold last year in October 2024 and 5,41,064 units sold in September 2025.
      This resulted in a volume growth of 54,542 units YoY and 2,493 units MoM. This total sales number encompasses the company’s 2W and 3W vehicle portfolio across both domestic and export markets. Let’s break down these numbers further.
      TVS Sales October 2025
      The company’s total 2W sales stood at 5,25,150 units with 4,21,631 units sold in the domestic market and 1,03,519 units shipped globally. TVS’s domestic sales contributed 80.29% of TVS’s total sales, while exports contributed 18.08%. Total domestic sales saw a YoY growth of 9.83% and a marginal 0.23% MoM growth.
      TVS Sales October 2025 – YoY
      TVS’ domestic sales saw 7.98% YoY growth and a 2.02% MoM growth with volume rising 31,142 units YoY and 8,352 units MoM. While there was an 18.08% YoY growth, exports saw 6.44% MoM decline. Breaking these numbers further, we can see that Motorcycle sales stood at 2,66,715 units constituting 50.79% of total 2W sales.
      Motorcycle sales saw 15.77% YoY growth and a 6.85% MoM growth with volume growth of 35,893 units YoY and 17,094 units MoM. Scooter sales stood at 2,05,919 units with 6.45% YoY growth, but a 5.94% MoM decline. TVS iQube electric scooter sales stood at 32,387 units with 10.51% YoY and 3.59% MoM growth with volume gain of 3,079 units YoY and 1,121 units MoM.
      3W domestic sales more than doubled
      TVS’ moped sales declined across both YoY and MoM aspects as the 52,516 units yielded 2.56% YoY and 5.16% MoM decline. The company’s 3W sales fell into the Greens completely. There were 18,407 units sold in total, with 6,120 units sold in domestic market and 12,287 units shipped to global markets.
      TVS Sales October 2025 – MoM
      What is notable is that 3W domestic sales more than doubled with 117.18% YoY growth and 7.8% MoM growth. 3W exports saw 52.86% YoY and 7.18% MoM growth. Total domestic sales (2W+3W) stood at 4,27,751 units with 8.76% YoY and 2.10% MoM growth, while total exports (2W+3W) stood at 1,15,806 units which was a 21% YoY growth, but a 5.16% MoM decline.
      TVS Motor is showcasing a range of new products at 2025 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy. Expected showcases include TVS X electric scooter for Europe, TVS M1-S maxi electric scooter, new Norton V4 superbike and more. A TVS version based on the upcoming 450cc jointly developed with BMW Motorrad is likely to make a grand debut as well. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales October 2025 Saw Highest-Ever Festive Record

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      Royal Enfield Scram 440Many OEMs registered record sales for the month of October 2025 and Royal Enfield was no different. The company enjoyed stellar sales numbers as the company’s 350cc portfolio saw a major sales boost. Royal Enfield’s total sales for the month of October 2025 stood at 1,24,951 with a 13% YoY growth over 1,10,574 units.
      The volume growth YoY was 14,377 units. When compared to the 1,24,328 units sold in September 2025, Royal Enfield registered a marginal 0.5% MoM growth, gaining 623 units in volume MoM.
      Royal Enfield Sales October 2025 – YoY
      Royal Enfield Sales October 2025
      India’s festive season is a time of celebration for the entire nation. Passion is high and vehicle purchase sky rockets during this period. Discounts and offers from OEMs act as catalyst to boost during this period and in 2025, there was another catalyst in the form of GST 2.0 revision and the associated price reductions.
      The 1,24,951 units sold comprised of both 350cc and 350cc+ motorcycle sales across both domestic and exports. Royal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycles sold 1,10,874 units which was 14.5% higher than the 96,837 units sold last year. 350cc bikes constituted 88.73% of total sales. September 2025 sales were 1,07,478 units, which gave RE 3.16% MoM growth.
      Royal Enfield Sales October 2025 – MoM
      Contributing 11.27% of the total sales, we have 350cc+ motorcycle sales with 14,077 units encompassing 440cc, 450cc and 650cc bikes. While it was a 2.48% YoY growth, 350cc+ bikes saw 16.46% MoM decline. Domestic sales stood at 1,16,844 units with 93.51%, while exports contributed 6.49% of the total sales with 8,107 units.
      Domestic sales saw 14.68% YoY growth and a 2.88% MoM growth, gaining 14,958 units YoY and 3,271 units MoM. Year to date, Royal Enfield’s 350cc bikes saw a total of 7,16,854 units with a 26.80% YoY growth. Where YTD analysis is concerned, Royal Enfield saw Greens all the way with domestic, exports including 350cc and 350cc+ motorcycles.
      Royal Enfield Sales YTD
      Statement from Royal Enfield
      Speaking about the performance for October 2025, B. Govindarajan, Managing Director – Eicher Motors Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer – Royal Enfield, said, “This festive period has been truly special for all of us at Royal Enfield, as the festive spirit translated into an overwhelming response from customers across the country.
      With over 2.49 lakh motorcycles sold during the festive months of September and October, our best-ever festive performance, we have achieved a milestone that speaks volumes about our momentum and the unwavering love riders have for the brand. From refreshed favourites like the Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 to timeless icons like the Bullet and Classic, our motorcycles continue to inspire and bring riders closer to the joy of motorcycling.
      As we are now gearing up to showcase some of our exciting new motorcycles at EICMA and celebrate the spirit of riding with our community at Motoverse, it is going to be truly a special time for us.”
      Also read – Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally Edition teased More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally Edition Teased – EICMA Debut On 4th Nov

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally Edition TeasedUpcoming Himalayan 450 Rally will be getting a range of off-road focused equipment and possibly longer-travel suspension
      Royal Enfield has busy days ahead with the EICMA 2025 starting soon and the Motoverse event to be held from 21st to 23rd November. At EICMA, one of the new products to be unveiled will be an offroad version of the Himalayan. This has been confirmed from the recent teasers of a new motorcycle off-roading at Mana, near Tibet border, posted by the brand. Let’s check out the details.
      Himalayan 450 Rally – What to expect?
      Teasers reveal only a few details about the upcoming offroad focused Himalayan 450 model. While there is no mention of any name, the bike could go on sale as Himalayan 450 Raid. Even in its current form, Himalayan 450 has good offroading capabilities. But with the new offroad focused model, users should be able to take on even more challenging terrains.
      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally Edition Teased
      One of the key updates could be longer travel suspension. In its current form, Himalayan 450 has 43 mm USD front forks and linkage type monoshock rear suspension. At both front and rear, suspension travel is 200 mm. It is also possible that the offroad focused Himalayan 450 could get adjustable suspension for compression and rebound along with a slight power boost from an aftermarket exhaust.
      The engine will be the same, a 452 cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder unit. It generates 40.02 PS and 40 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Key features include electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire system and 42 mm throttle body. The bike is equipped with a slip & assist clutch. In other upgrades, offroad focused Himalayan 450 could get tubeless wire-spoke wheels, wrapped in knobby tyres. These will play a key role in ensuring peace of mind when exploring remote locations.
      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Rally Version : Image – 91Wheels
      Offroading accessories as standard
      The new Himalayan 450 Raid or Rally Edition is also expected to get a range of offroading accessories. Several of these are already offered with the existing Himalayan 450. Users will need more fuel when exploring remote locations. Teasers reveal a flared tail section, which indicates the presence of twin auxiliary fuel tanks.
      These are currently available with the rally kit. The stock 17-litre primary fuel tank is likely to be the same as the current model. Various other accessories could be offered as standard with the offroad focused Himalayan 450 model. The offroad kit could include accessories like rally gear lever, a larger windscreen, rally handguards with aluminium spine, aluminium sump guard, rally handlebar pad, single-piece seat, radiator guard, pannier rails and engine guard.
      New Himalayan Accessories – Rally
      Features that could be carried forward from the existing Himalayan 450 include the dual-channel ABS with switchable function. Wheel size could be the same – 21-inch at the front and 17-inch at the rear. Braking setup could also be retained, a 320 mm ventilated disc with double piston callipers at the front and a 270 mm ventilated disc with single piston calliper at the rear. The bike will have an all-LED setup and could be equipped with a digital display with turn-by-turn navigation. More

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      2026 Kawasaki Z900RS and SE Variant Debuts – More Features, Performance

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      2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Debuts
      After launching the new MY26 versions of Z900 and Z650, Kawasaki has just debuted the MY26 version of Z900RS. This neo retro roadster based on Z900, is a direct homage to Z1B from the 70s. With new 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS, there are a whole lot more features and equipment along with increased performance. Let’s take a closer look.
      2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Debuts
      2026 Kawasaki Z900RS and SE Variant
      Z900 has been one of the best-selling big bikes on sale in India as it strikes the right balance between performance, price and the show-value with its howling 4-cylinder engine. Its neo retro sibling, the Z900RS, has not been as popular, in comparison. That could be because of limited equipment, which Kawasaki is addressing with 2026 Z900RS.
      2026 Z900RS Debuts
      While an India launch date is yet to be announced, 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS have been unveiled globally in two variants. Standard Z900RS and then a higher-spec Z900RS SE. Standard 2026 Z900RS gets a sole Candy Tone Red shade and 2026 Z900RS SE gets Metallic Spark Black shade with Orange accents on fuel tank and Gold shade on wheels and suspension components.
      2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Family – Standard, Black Ball Edition, SE
      Apart from these two, Kawasaki has unveiled 2026 Z900RS Black Ball Edition finished in Ebony shade with a stealthy all-Black theme. The main update to 2026 Z900RS family is the inclusion of an electronic throttle (ride-by-wire system) which has unlocked sought-after features like Cruise Control.
      2026 Z900RS Debuts
      Also notable are additions like a bi-directional quick-shifter and an IMU-based rider-assist features like Kawasaki Cornering Management Function. Retro analogue instrument cluster now support smartphone connectivity and the restyled megaphone-style exhaust canister and exhaust header pipes unlock a new signature sound as well.
      2026 Z900RS Debuts
      More performance
      The Z900-sourced 948cc in-line four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine is retained with 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS family, but is now tuned for more performance. Peak power is now 116 bhp and peak torque is now 98 Nm, both achieved at higher revs than before. While this is 5bhp more than 2025 model, it is less than what 2026 Z900 packs.
      2026 Z900RS Debuts
      Premium components continue as well. It gets adjustable 41 mm USD telescopic front forks, a rear-mono-shock, twin 300 mm front disc brakes, 17-inch wheels wrapped with fat tyres and more. The higher-spec Z900RS SE variant gets even more premium components in the form of Brembo brakes and rear Ohlins suspension along with a Type-C USB fast charger. India launch is likely, but a launch timeline is yet to be revealed. More

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      Suzuki Access CNG Variant Unveiled – Can Run On CBG Too

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      Suzuki Access CNG Variant Unveiled
      Using green fuels such as CNG, CBG and hydrogen is part of Suzuki’s multi-pathway strategy to achieve its carbon neutrality goals
      At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Suzuki has showcased the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) version of the Access scooter that can also run on CBG (Compressed Biomethane Gas). This could be introduced in India in the near future, as OEMs look for alternative fuel options other than battery-powered vehicles. While TVS is in the race with Jupiter CNG, Suzuki Access could be the first CNG/CBG powered scooter to be launched in India. Let’s get more details about these developments.
      Suzuki Access CNG/CBG variant – Key features
      In terms of its design, the Suzuki Access CNG/CBG variant is largely the same as petrol-powered Access sold in India. It does get a distinctive livery highlighting its use of green fuels. CNG and CBG have similar calorific values and can be used interchangeably in most engines.
      Suzuki Access CNG/CBG variant has the gas tank mounted under the seat. This is a compact unit, designed to carry 6 litres of CNG/CBG. Filling nozzle is located just next to this gas tank. Suzuki Access CNG/CBG variant is also equipped with a 2-litre petrol fuel tank. This can be filled via an external fuel filler. When both tanks are full, Suzuki Access CNG/CBG variant will have a range of around 170 km.
      Suzuki Access CNG Variant Unveiled
      There will be some reduction in power-to-weight ratio, as the additional equipment makes the Suzuki Access CNG/CBG variant heavier by around 10%. For context, petrol-powered Suzuki Access weighs 106 kg. There could be some reduction in power and torque output as well. The petrol-powered Access has a 124-cc engine that generates 8.4 PS and 10.2 Nm of torque.
      Along with the CNG/CBG version of Access, Suzuki has also showcased a hydrogen-powered concept version of the Burgman 400 scooter. In this case, the hydrogen tank is mounted beneath the floorboard. This hydrogen-powered Burgman 400 utilizes hydrogen combustion for propulsion. It is not revealed how close Suzuki has come to launching its first hydrogen-powered scooter.
      CBG – A boost for rural economy
      While CNG and CBG are similar fuels, it is the CBG that has more benefits to offer. Suzuki’s CBG program not only aims to reduce carbon emissions but also generate new sources of income for rural households. At the Japan Mobility Show, Suzuki displayed a miniature model of a biogas plant. This has been built in collaboration with a dairy cooperative in India.
      TVS Jupiter CNG Showcased at 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo
      CBG is derived from dairy waste and the byproduct is also valuable in the form of organic manure. Both of these can benefit the rural economy when biomethane projects are carried out on a large scale across the country. Government policies also incentivize production of biomethane gas. Unlike CNG, which is a limited resource, CBG is classified as a renewable resource. Its production has a lower carbon footprint, as compared to CNG.
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