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Beyond pink: How Tvarra helmets is rewriting the rules of rider safety
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (629+ words) After three decades of building and advising leading Indian brands, Alpana Parida is turning her attention to a category she believes was designed with a blind spot. Even though India's two-wheeler market is booming, safety design is still generic, and…...
Premium motorcycles gain speed as consumer sentiment shifts gears
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (314+ words) Consumer preference is shifting towards higher-powered, premium motorcycles, with bikes 125cc and above now comprising 26% of sales in the first 10 months of FY26, up from 22.1% in FY20. This trend is fueled by improving affordability and evolving consumer aspirations, benefiting manufacturers like Royal Enfield…...
Harley-Davidson bikes to get cheaper in India under US trade deal; impact on Hero JV unlikely
2+ week, 1+ day ago (286+ words) India has agreed to scrap import duties on fully-built imported Harley-Davidson motorcycles with engine capacities exceeding 800cc as part of an interim trade pact with the US. This move, a long-standing demand from President Trump, aims to address American concerns regarding…...
Zero-duty access for 800-1,600 cc US bikes under trade pact; to benefit Harley-Davidson: Official
2+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) India will offer zero-duty access to American motorcycle manufacturers for bikes with engines of 800cc and above. This move is part of an interim trade pact with the US, expected by mid-March. The agreement also includes duty concessions on US cars....
CBR650R bike owners alert: Honda issues recall over potential wiring short circuit, free inspection offered at BigWing dealers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (399+ words) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has initiated a recall for certain CBR650R units manufactured between December 2024 and May 2025 due to a potential wiring issue affecting the turn signal system. This global action aims to address a fault where wiring may wear down,…...
Muddyfox rides into India with 18 models via Ananta Ventures
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (272+ words) Muddyfox rides into India with 18 models via Ananta Ventures'The Economic Times Mumbai: British iconic bike brand Muddyfox on Monday announced its entry into the Indian market with the launch of 18 models across segments in collaboration with distribution firm Ananta Ventures…...
Triumph Tracker 400 launched: Check engine, performance specs and how it compares with rivals
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (382+ words) Triumph Tracker 400 has been unveiled, expanding its 400cc motorcycle lineup with a flat track-inspired roadster. Powered by a 398cc single-cylinder engine, the new model focuses on distinctive styling and engaging performance, placing it against established rivals in the mid-capacity motorcycle segment. British…...
TVS, Bajaj borrow Enfield’s playbook on fallen European brands. Will it work?
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (207+ words) Eichers quiet turnaround of a fading British marque in the 90s has become the playbook Indias motorcycle industry is racing to adopt. - Drench in the knowledge with exclusive insights, ePaper & smart market tools with ETPrime. TVS, Bajaj borrow Enfield's playbook on…...
Vehicle fitness test fees go up: Here’s what changes for your car, new age slabs and charges explained
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (132+ words) New rules from MoRTH significantly increase fitness test fees for vehicles over 20 years old. This aims to remove polluting vehicles from Indian roads. Commercial vehicles face higher fees from 10 years. Light motor vehicles will pay more. Heavy trucks and buses…...
With Rs 2k cr war chest, Force Motors gears up to expand global play, bolster product range
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (546+ words) Force Motors is expanding its global footprint and defence segment presence, leveraging its strong domestic position in shared mobility solutions. The company plans a Rs 2,000 crore capex over three years for digitisation, production enhancement, and electric product rollout, aiming for…...