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    Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Crosses 3 Lakh Electric Vehicle Sales Milestone in India

    Mahindra Last Mile MobilityMahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s No. 1 electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has achieved a major milestone by surpassing cumulative sales of 3 lakh electric vehicles. The company is the first OEM in India’s commercial EV segment to achieve this landmark — a testament to its leadership in sustainable last-mile transportation.
    The milestone reflects the growing adoption of Mahindra’s wide electric vehicle portfolio, which includes the Treo range, Zor Grand, e-Alfa 3-wheelers, and the Mahindra ZEO four-wheeler. Together, these EVs have covered over 5 billion kilometres, offsetting more than 185 kilometric tonnes of CO2 emissions — the equivalent of planting 4.3 million trees.
    Strong Growth and Market Leadership
    Mahindra Last Mile Mobility continues to dominate the commercial EV segment, achieving the last 1 lakh sales in just 12 months — the fastest in its journey so far. This rapid growth highlights the trust customers place in Mahindra’s products, supported by a robust aftersales ecosystem and customer-focused programs.
    Over the past year, MLMML has expanded and upgraded its lineup with launches such as the Treo Plus sheet metal, e-Alfa Plus, Zor Grand Range Plus, and the Mahindra ZEO, enhancing efficiency, range, and productivity for last-mile operators.
    Empowering Drivers, Enhancing Connectivity
    At the 2 lakh EV milestone, Mahindra introduced the UDAY NXT program — a driver-focused initiative offering benefits such as a Rs 20 lakh accidental insurance cover and financial counselling. To mark the 3 lakh milestone, the company has rolled out a refreshed NEMO (Next-Generation Mobility) platform, available across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
    The upgraded NEMO platform enables multi-vehicle management, real-time geo-tracking, service booking, roadside assistance, and access to a growing charging network. These digital tools allow both individual drivers and fleet operators to optimize vehicle performance and operational efficiency.
    Driving India’s Sustainable Mobility Vision
    Commenting on the achievement, Ms. Suman Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, said: “Achieving the 3 Lakh EV milestone marks a proud moment in our journey towards sustainable mobility. It’s a reflection of the trust and confidence customers place on our EVs. At Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, we are not just manufacturing EVs – we are enabling livelihoods and shaping a cleaner future. Through innovation-driven products, we continue to strengthen our commitment to making electric mobility practical and accessible to everyone.” More

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    Hero MotoCorp Sales Cross 6.35 Lakh Units In Oct 2025

    New Hero Splendor Golden Colour. Image – Patna BikesHero MotoCorp saw a decline both in YoY and MoM sales in Oct 2025, while YTD sales also remained in the negative
    Hero MotoCorp, despite price reductions on account of reduced GST tax structure, suffered lower sales in domestic markets in the past month. While the company celebrated the festive season with 9.95 lakh units registered through VAHAN in October 2025, total sales to dealers (wholesales) fell by 6.37% on a YoY basis while MoM sales were down by 7.48%. The two wheeler major also reported a 117% YoY growth for its VIDA EV brand with particular emphasis on VIDA EVOOTER VX2.
    Hero MotoCorp YoY vs MoM Sales Oct 2025
    Hero MotoCorp has reported a 6.37% decline in total sales in the past month. Sales (domestic + exports) fell to 6,35,808 units from 6,79,091 units sold in Oct 2024. It related to a 43,283 unit volume de-growth. MoM sales were down by 7.48% from 6,87,220 units sold in Sept 2025. October marked the company’s second consecutive month of sales above the 6 lakh unit mark.
    Hero MotoCorp Sales Oct 2025
    Taking into account motorcycle sales, which commanded a 89.77% share and led by models such as the Splendor, Xpulse, GlamourX, it was a 10.23% YoY decline to 5,70,753 units from 6,35,787 units. MoM sales also remained in the red by 8.86% from 6,26,217 units sold in Sept 2025.
    Scooters saw more positive demand both on a YoY and MoM basis. Sales were boosted by the Pleasure Plus, Destini 125 and Xoom 160. Scooter sales grew to 65,055 units last month, a 50.33% YoY growth from 43,304 units sold in Oct 2024 while MoM sales saw a 6.64% increase over 61,003 units sold in Sept 2025.
    Domestic sales dipped 8% YoY and 6.60% MoM to 6,04,829 units while the company’s global business saw a 42.84% improvement on a YoY basis at 30,979 units from 21,688 units. However, MoM exports declined by 21.85% from 39,638 units shipped in Sept 2025.
    The company’s global presence now spans across 52 countries and 5 continents. Expanding its reach even further, in Oct 2025, the two wheeler maker commenced export operations across European markets of Italy, Spain, UK and France, with globally benchmarked Euro5+ compliant models, led by Hunk 440 and Xpulse 200.
    Hero MotoCorp YTD Sales April-Oct 2025
    During the 7 month period of April to Oct 2025, Hero MotoCorp sold a total of 33,73,019 motorcycles. Sales declined by 3.43% from 34,92,877 units sold during the corresponding period of 2024. However, there was stronger demand for the company’s scooter lineup. Sales were up by 32.98% to 3,20,561 units from 2,41,054 units.
    While total domestic demand declined by 3.10% to 34,86,604 units, exports saw a 52.34% surge to 2,06,976 units, up from 1,35,862 units sold during the corresponding period of 2024. However, lower domestic demand caused total sales to fall by 1.08% to 36,93,580 units in the April to Oct 2025 period from 37,33,931 units sold in the same period last year. More

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    BSA Thunderbolt ADV Bike Unveiled At EICMA – Launch In 2026

    BSA Thunderbolt ADV Bike Unveiled at EICMABSA is marking a major comeback as the brand just unveiled its 4th motorcycle in the revival project. We are talking about BSA Thunderbolt, which was just unveiled at EICMA Show 2025. After Gold Star 650, Bantam 350 and Scrambler 650, BSA Thunderbolt becomes the company’s 4th motorcycle and its first-ever ADV style offering. Let’s take a closer look.
    BSA Thunderbolt ADV Bike
    At the ongoing EICMA 2025 show, BSA just unveiled its first-ever off-road oriented Adventure Tourer in the form of Thunderbolt. BSA is now owned by Classic Legends alongside other classic brands like Jawa and Yezdi. Thunderbolt is a nod to the past and an advance into the future, where design is concerned.
    BSA Thunderbolt Unveiled at EICMA
    BSA Thunderbolt nameplate holds significance for the brand as it was the last-ever motorcycle to roll out of its Birmingham plant in 1972. After 53 years, BSA Thunderbolt marks its resurgence and its foray into the now popular ADV segment. While BSA is yet to confirm India launch, it will be available for select global markets in mid-2026.
    Where design is concerned, BSA Thunderbolt looks like it is a modern take of Yezdi Adventure with focus extended towards touring as well as off-roading. This is a welcome move as Classic Legends will now have a premium tourer to rival the likes of Hero Xpulse 210, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the recently launched TVS Apache RTX 300.
    BSA Thunderbolt Unveiled at EICMA
    Features and Equipment
    We can see BSA Thunderbolt gets twin asymmetrical headlights, a front beak, a ravishing Yellow colour, a tall adjustable windshield, sturdy-looking knuckle guards, sculpted fuel tank, symmetrical twin pod LED tail lights, rear luggage rack, modern-looking side body panels and up-swept exhaust. The main highlight is the new semi fairing that should offer a fair amount of wind protection.
    BSA Thunderbolt Unveiled at EICMA
    Fuel tank capacity is 15.5L and the dry weight of this bike is 185 kg, It rides on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels, wrapped with dual-purpose tyres. Suspension duties are handled by USD telescopic front forks with 200 mm travel and rear mono-shock with 180 mm travel. Braking is taken care by single disc brake setups with dual-channel ABS.
    BSA Thunderbolt Unveiled at EICMA
    Like 2025 Yezdi Adventure, BSA Thunderbolt will be powered by a 334cc DOHC 4V/cyl single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 29.2 bhp and 29.6 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Features include ABS modes (Road, Rain and Off-Road), Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, among others.
    Also read – Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition Unveiled More

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    Bajaj Auto Sales at 8% YoY Growth in Oct 2025, YTD Sales up 4%

    Bajaj Pulsar NS200Bajaj Auto reported strong global demand in October 2025 both across its 2 wheeler and CV segments
    Bajaj Auto Limited has witnessed rising sales both across its 2 wheeler and commercial vehicle segments. Total sales in the past month stood at 5,18,170 units. This was an 8% rise as compared to 4,79,707 units sold in Oct 2024 while MoM sales grew from 5,10,505 units of Sept 2025.
    Bajaj Auto 2 Wheeler Sales Oct 2025
    In the two wheeler segment, strong momentum was seen across domestic sales which improved strongly alongside an even more significant rise in exports. Domestic sales were up at 2,66,470 units last month, a 4% rise over 2,55,909 units in Oct 2024. The company also saw an 11% growth in terms of exports which surged to 1,75,846 units, well above 1,58,463 units shipped in the same month of last year. Total 2 wheeler sales saw a 7% rise to 4,42,316 units, a 7% improvement compared to 4,14,372 units sold in the corresponding month last year.
    Bajaj Auto 2 Wheeler Sales Oct 2025
    Even as there was a 1% decline in domestic commercial vehicle (CV) sales at 47,678 units from 47,922 units, exports witnessed outstanding growth. There were 28,176 units shipped last month, a 62% YoY growth from 17,413 units in Oct 2024. Total CV sales thus rose by 16% to 75,854 units from 65,335 units.
    Total sales, that included both domestic sales and exports, ended positively. Domestic sales were up by 3% at 3,14,148 units from 3,03,831 units while exports sales showed a 16% YoY growth at 2,04,022 units. There had been 1,75,876 units exported in the same month last year.
    Bajaj Auto YTD Sales – April to Oct 2025
    Bajaj Auto YTD Sales – April to Oct 2025
    Taking into account sales through the 7 month period of April to October 2025, Bajaj Auto has seen its domestic two wheeler sales decline by 6%. Sales fell to 13,92,390 units from 14,75,207 units in the corresponding period of last year. However, demand grew globally. Exports were up at 10,67,704 units from 9,23,290 units, relating to a 16% YoY growth. Total YoY sales during the period thus saw a 3% rise to 24,60,094 units from 23,98,497 units sold in the April to Oct 2024 period.
    Commercial vehicle sales remained flat in domestic markets at 2,97,359 units while exports saw a 53% rise to 1,66,074 units from 1,08,814 units during the YTD 2024 period. Total CV sales thus increased by 14% to 4,63,433 units in April to Oct 2025 from 4,04,770 units in the corresponding period of last year.
    Total (2W + CV) sales fell in domestic markets by 5% to 16,89,749 units while exports showed off a 20% rise to 12,33,778 units in April-Oct 2025 from 10,32,104 units of the same period last year. Total sales ended positively by 4% at 29,23,527 units from 28,03,267 units. More

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    BMW F 450 GS Specs Revealed – 48 bhp, 43 Nm, Auto Clutch

    BMW F 450 GS Specs RevealedTo be manufactured in India by TVS, the BMW F 450 GS will be exported to multiple overseas locations including Europe
    BMW has unveiled the all-new F 450 GS adventure bike at the 2025 EICMA. Across European markets, the bike will be targeted at A2 license holders. BMW F 450 GS promises a fun-filled ride experience, backed by enhanced agility, stability and instant throttle response. A range of rider aids ensure a seamless experience and enhance control and handling. Let’s get more details on the BMW F 450 GS.
    BMW F 450 GS Trophy
    BMW F 450 GS – Styling and features
    With design inspiration from the adventure flagship R 1300 GS, the BMW F 450 GS has a striking road presence. Some of the standout features include twin barrel LED headlight setup, X-shaped LED DRL and an angular front beak. The bike has a compact windshield, sleek side panels, curvy fuel tank, exposed tubular steel frame, USD forks in golden finish and an upswept exhaust.
    BMW F 450 GS Trophy
    BMW F 450 GS is available in three colour options. Users will be able to choose from four variants – Basic, Exclusive, Sport and Trophy. The Exclusive variant has features such as off-road foot pegs, engine guard, hand guards, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro and clear windshield. The BMW F 450 GS Sport variant gets an additional feature of sport suspension.
    BMW F 450 GS ADV
    Top-spec BMW F 450 GS Trophy variant gets additional equipment such as white hand guards, aluminium engine guard, Easy Ride Clutch and tinted Rallye windshield. With the Easy Ride Clutch (ERC), users can experience significant improvement in ride dynamics and comfort. ERC is one of the key USPs of BMW F 450 GS.
    BMW F 450 GS ADV with Accessories
    Working in combination with the Shift Assistant Pro, the ERC does away with the need to apply the clutch manually. However, the manual clutch functionality is always active and can be utilized by the rider whenever needed. ERC is beneficial across all riding environments such as city traffic, off-road and highway cruising.
    BMW F 450 GS Engine
    BMW F 450 GS – Performance, specs
    Powering the BMW F 450 GS is a 450cc, twin-cylinder inline engine that generates 48 hp and 43 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed transmission and left-mounted secondary drive. With the Shift Assistant Pro, users can achieve quick upshifts and downshifts without manually operating the clutch. There are three riding modes – Rain, Road and Enduro. Other tech features include ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), engine drag torque control (MSR) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).
    BMW F 450 GS Engine
    BMW F 450 GS utilizes an all-new tubular steel frame that is designed for robustness, optimal rigidity and driving precision. The bike has a short wheelbase, which unlocks an agile ride experience. Suspension setup comprises 43 mm KYB USD forks and a KYB monoshock at the rear. The latter comes with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping.
    BMW F 450 GS Engine
    Wheel size is 19-inch at the front and 17-inch at the rear, wrapped with dual-purpose 100/90 and 130/80 tubeless tyres. Braking setup comprises a 310 mm disc brake with Brembo 4-piston fixed calliper at the front and a 240 mm disc with 1-piston calliper at the rear. BMW Motorrad ABS Pro is standard for all variants of F 450 GS.
    BMW F 450 GS
    Tech kit for BMW F 450 GS includes a large 6.5-inch TFT display, a standard feature for all variants. It displays a comprehensive range of information and has a multitude of connectivity features. BMW has also provided a USB-C charging port in the cockpit area.
    BMW F 450 GS – Launch, pricing
    It is expected that the BMW F 450 GS will be launched in India in 2026. Launch price could be around Rs 4 lakh to Rs 4.50 lakh. The bike will be manufactured at TVS’s Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu. Rivals will include bikes like Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure. More

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    Honda 2W Sales Oct 2025 at 6.50 Lakh Units – YoY and MoM Growth

    New Honda Activa – Vlogger Satyam GuptaHonda Two Wheeler sales grew significantly on YoY and MoM sales in Oct 2025, though YTD sales fell into the red
    Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) have reported strong sales in October 2025. Sales grew both in domestic and export markets on a YoY basis. However, even as the company has seen stronger MoM growth, its exports declined sharply. The Honda Activa scooter range, that comprising the Activa 110, Activa 125 and Activa-i, achieved a significant milestone crossing the 35 million unit sales mark.
    Honda Sales Oct 2025 – YoY Vs MoM
    Honda sales improved by 8.85% YoY and by 14.51% on a MoM basis to a total of 6,50,596 units. This included both domestic sales and exports which had stood at 5,97,711 units in Oct 2024. There had been 5,68,164 units sold in Sept 2025. This growth was supported by strong festive demand and improved market sentiment in view of recent GST rate revisions that came into effect from 22nd Sept 2025.
    Honda 2W Sales Oct 2025 and YTD
    Domestic YoY sales were up 8.29% YoY to 5,98,952 units from 5,53,120 units sold in Oct 2024. It related to a 45,832 unit volume increase. With a strong focus on export markets, global demand too ended positively with a 15.82% YoY rise to 51,644 units in the past month from 44,591 units shipped in the same month last year. MoM sales also surged in domestic markets by 18.44% to 5,98,952 units from 5,05,693 units. However, exports fell sharply by 17.33% when compared to 62,471 units of Sept 2025.
    Honda 2W YTD Sales April – Oct 2025
    For the year to date (YRD) period April to October 2025, Honda two wheeler sales declined. Sales fell by 4.54% in domestic markets to 32,78,451 units, down by 1,56,088 units from 34,34,539 units sold in the same period of 2024. Exports on the other hand received more positive attention with a 12.94% rise in shipments to 3,63,161 units in the 7 month period. This was a volume increase of 41,612 units over 3,21,549 units exported in the April to Oct 2024 period. Total YTD sales thus declined by 3.05% to 36,41,612 units from 37,56,088 units.
    Road Safety and CSR Initiatives
    In Oct 2025, HMSI remained committed to its Road Safety initiatives that the company has been conducting on a regular basis. It celebrated the 8th anniversary of Traffic Training Park in Karnal, Haryana and 5th anniversary of its Safety Driving Education Centre (SDEC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
    The company also held a Road Safety Convention in Jabalpur encouraging principals and teachers to build road safety awareness among school children from an early age. In view of a collision-free society by 2050, Honda India Foundation (HIF) also handed over 200 specially equipped Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles to Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Karnataka Police as part of its ‘Sadak Sahayak: Surakshit Marg, Surakshit Jiwan’ project. More

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    Royal Enfield Flying Flea FF.S6 Scrambler Unveiled At EICMA – Launch In 2026

    Royal Enfield Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMABuilt for agility and versatility, the Royal Enfield Flying Flea FF.S6 suits the needs of urban mobility and off-road environments
    At last year’s EICMA, Royal Enfield had unveiled its first-ever electric bike – the Flying Flea FF.C6. And now, the scrambler version – Flying Flea FF.S6 – has been unveiled at 2025 EICMA. Flying Flea is Royal Enfield’s city-centric electric mobility brand, focused on building lightweight, smart and technologically advanced machines. Let’s check out more details about the Flying Flea FF.S6.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea FF.S6 – Styling and features
    Design approach for Flying Flea FF.S6 is basically the same as FF.C6. It’s a blend of contemporary aesthetics and classic design elements derived from the iconic 1940 Flying Flea. Key highlights include a circular headlamp, USD forks in golden finish, raised front fender, classic fuel tank and enduro style seat.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    The bike has all-LED lighting, circular rear-view mirrors, hand guards, wire spoke wheels in golden finish, sporty grab rails and pulled-back handlebar. Flying Flea FF.S6 has a slim design, which will enhance manoeuvrability across busy city streets. This design approach is similar to the original 1940 Flying Flea, which was light enough to be easily airdropped from a parachute.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    Signature features include the distinctive fins on the outer battery casing. These not only enhance the bike’s aesthetics, but also work to improve cooling. Made from magnesium metal, the battery casing is also lightweight and pretty strong for rough use. Underseat panels and the motor casing carry parachute decals, highlighting the bike’s origins.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    A range of exciting colour options are expected to be available with Flying Flea FF.S6. The bike has 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. Users can expect peppy performance with the bike’s high torque motor. Specs like battery capacity, range and other info are yet to be revealed.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    Tech package
    Flying Flea FF.S6 packs in a comprehensive range of advanced tech features. Built by a dedicated team of more than 200 engineers working across the UK and India, the bike has several innovations and patents. Critical parts such as the battery, motor, BMS and custom software have been developed in-house.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    Key tech features include a round touchscreen instrument cluster, offering a multitude of connected functionalities. Users will be able to access a range of advanced riding tech such as turn by turn navigation, traction control and a dedicated offroad mode. There’s a lean angle sensing ABS, which can be deactivated by turning off the dual-channel system.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    Royal Enfield is using its own in-house OS and UI/UX for FF.S6, which are specially designed to work with the Qualcomm Snapdragon QWM2290 processor. Meant for two-wheelers, this chipset seamlessly integrates Bluetooth, 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity. It enables real-time vehicle management via the TFT cluster. The bike also supports voice commands, allowing users to play music, access navigation and more.
    Flying Flea FF.S6 Unveiled at EICMA
    Flying Flea FF.S6 utilizes NXP’s cutting-edge microcontrollers, which manage the bike’s control systems. It delivers multiple benefits such as secure communication, high-speed data processing and intelligent energy management. The setup can dynamically adapt to rider’s needs, boosting performance and efficiency. Other key highlights include an in-house developed Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), smartwatch connectivity, a range of remote functions and OTA updates. More

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    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler Unveiled As Hunk 440 SX – India Launch Likely?

    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler UnveiledAfter unveiling Xpulse 210 Dakar Edition, Hero MotoCorp unveiled another important bike which could launch in Indian market. No, it is not the Xpulse 440, but a Scrambler variant of Mavrick 440. Design of this motorcycle has been patented in India and the name Mavrick 440 Scrambler has been trademarked as well.
    However, the motorcycle showcased at EICMA 2025 by Hero MotoCorp was Mavrick 440 Scrambler, but with Hunk branding as Hunk SX which is reserved for global markets. The company has not confirmed whether India will get Mavrick 440 Scrambler or not, but it looks quite promising. Let’s take a closer look.
    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler Unveiled
    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler
    Mavrick 440 has been one of the most underrated motorcycles on sale in India and is quite an enjoyable bike. However, it doesn’t quite have enough panache to smash the sales charts. It was designed to make its brand-engineered Harley-Davidson counterpart look more appealing. The company showcased a variant of Mavrick 440 with USD forks and a TFT screen which looked quite promising.
    However, there was a more promising version of Mavrick 440 whose design was patented in India. It was a Scrambler version of Mavrick 440 with quite a few hardware changes to make it more rugged and trail worthy. Hero MotoCorp has even trademarked the name Mavrick 440 Scrambler in India.
    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler Unveiled
    We wish Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler is launched in India as it ditches the commuter-bike design with something that is more exciting. Establishing excitement are elements like a front fly-screen finished in a White colour. This contrasts well with Orange fuel tank and side body panels used with this particular Hunk SX model.
    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler Unveiled as Hunk 440 SX
    What to expect?
    Other notable changes include fork gaiters for front RSU telescopic forks, chunkier tank pads, a split seat setup, completely new rear subframe with a retro pillion grab rail. Alloy wheel design is more exciting too. Sticking to its Scrambler DNA, this bike gets a bash plate and an up-swept exhaust setup. It also gets ride-by-wire technology now.
    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler Unveiled as Hunk 440 SX
    All these changes make Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler (Hunk 440 SX) quite a bit more desirable. Where features are concerned, it might borrow the vertically oriented TFT instrument screen along with switchable dual-channel ABS.
    Hero Mavrick 440 Scrambler Unveiled as Hunk 440 SX
    The same long-stroke 440cc oil-cooled engine with 27 bhp of peak power and 36 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox might be carried forward. If launched in India, it will directly take on Royal Enfield Scram 440.

    Also read – 2026 Hero Xtreme 125R with dual ABS, cruise control reach showrooms More