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Ather Energy has officially delayed its entry into the electric motorcycle segment by more than two years. CEO Tarun Mehta confirmed the move in a latest investor's presentation, stating the company will first concentrate on expanding its new EL scooter platform. This strategy signals a cautious, data-driven approach to the developing e-motorcycle market rather than a rush to compete. Motorcycles Put on Hold Ather's electric motorcycle, codenamed Zenith, is now more than two years from launch.

Yamaha has launched the MotoGP Editions of the R15 V4 and MT-15 in India, while also introducing new colour options for the FZ-S Fi range. Here's a closer look: Price List Variant Price (ex-showroom) Yamaha R15 V4 MotoGP Rs 1,76,050 Yamaha MT-15 MotoGP Rs 1,77,230 Yamaha FZ-S Fi STD Rs 1,29,880 Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid Rs 1,39,200 MotoGP Editions Are Back! For 2026, Yamaha has given the MotoGP Editions of the R15 V4 and the MT-15 some slight updates.

Bajaj is all set to kick-start its 25th anniversary celebrations of India’s most prolific performance motorcycling brand: the Pulsar. And while the recent sightings of the next-gen Pulsar 125 have cropped up on the internet, Bajaj will be riding out a 4-valve update of the highly popular Pulsar N160 first. The Obvious Hints The thinly-veiled teaser shared by the brand gives us a lot of hints that the bike arriving in hardly a week’s time is the N160 4V and not the updated classic 125.

Quick Highlights Pre-bookings for the facelifted 7 Series and i7 are open now, both at authorised dealerships and on BMW India's website. Up front, there's a redesigned illuminated kidney grille and a new split headlamp design. Inside, you get a new 17.9-inch central touchscreen plus a 14.6-inch screen for the front passenger. Power is up across the board too — the petrol 740i now makes 400 PS, and the electric i7 gets a bigger 112.4 kWh battery.

An updated version of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 has been sighted at dealerships, signalling that its official launch is just around the corner. The motorcycle receives a handful of features and cosmetic updates, primarily aimed at refreshing its appeal in the competitive 125cc segment. The most significant change is the adoption of a modern digital instrument cluster, alongside a new frame, engine and design.

The TVS Ntorq 150 has been with me for over 2 months now, and it’s become my daily rider. In the previous report, I said it’s a cheat code scooter since it’s as fun and as quick as some of the 150cc bikes. Since then, I’ve done a couple of long rides, including a Pune-Mumbai-Pune weekend run. And the recent cloudburst in Pune gave me a chance to experience how it performs when it gets super wet – I am ofcourse talking about the roads here.

The Japanese brand has had its fair share of success in the Indian two-wheeler market, for almost 2 decades now. Two-wheelers like the Activa, Unicorn, and Shine have developed almost a cult following. It also has had bangers like the CBR150R and the CBR250R, which enthusiasts still yearn for. But not to rest on its laurels, Honda India has unveiled a bunch of bikes and scooters that will be launched soon in India.

The surety of being parked at 17, 18 or 19,000 feet in the frigid mountains and knowing that your car will start in half a crank. It’s not a surety most people actually need, and therefore there are only a few cars that actually give it. The Toyota Hilux sits high up on that list. It’s an if-you-know-you-know kind of car, which is why you need to be clear that even in this new, more modern generation, the Hilux is not necessarily going to find a big new audience.

Quick Read Ather’s affordable electric scooter teased ahead of its launch on August 29 It will be based on the EL01 platform Expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom) Ather is all set to launch its brand new affordable electric scooter on Ather Community Day on August 29. It will be based on the EL01 platform. The company’s CEO, Tarun Mehta, has confirmed it through a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he shared a photo of the scooter on its production line.

Quick read: BS-III petrol vehicles (built 2005-2016) are cleared for E20 use but may need new rubber parts Official studies by agencies like SIAM and ARAI report no widespread engine failures due to E20 A fuel efficiency drop of 1-6% is officially stated, though some tests show drops over 10% Necessary part replacements can be carried out during routine vehicle servicing Since E20 petrol became the standard fuel nationwide from April 2025, owners of older vehicles have raised serious concerns...