Bikes and Scooters Launched in August 2026

August 2026 was quite a busy month, with many back-to-back launches and updates. We saw everything from Honda’s newest cruiser in town to a special edition TVS iQube. Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything that was launched in August 2026.

The Hero Vida VX2 Go FB (Fixed Battery) has been launched in India at Rs. 1.13 Lakh (ex-showroom). This new variant of the scooter features a 3.1kWh fixed battery pack and can be charged from a regular socket.

This variant has a range of 128km on a full charge and is paired with a 6kW motor, with a claimed top speed of 70kmph.

E3 Electric, the newest player in the Indian electric scooter market, launched its Trion lineup in India. The new electric scooter is available in three variants: C1, C1x, and C2, each featuring differing battery capacities.

This scooter lineup is priced starting at Rs. 1 lakh, and here’s a more detailed breakdown of the variants.

Ducati launched the updated 2026 Monster in India, priced at Rs. 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike is powered by an 890cc V-twin engine with Intake Variable Timing (IVT), producing 110bhp at 9,000rpm and 91.1Nm at 7,250rpm.

The new engine is 5.9kg lighter than the previous Testastretta Evoluzione engine. Here’s a more detailed look at the bike.

The Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid has been updated in India with three new shades. The new colours are distributed among the three variants and have brought some much-needed variety to the lineup. Here’s a closer look at the new shades.

Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid

Yamaha has launched the updated RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid in India, and it now gets new colours and additional features. The Street Rally variant of the scooter now gets a TFT console, and it brings connected features such as turn-by-turn navigation to the table.

Royal Enfield launched a special edition of the Classic 350 in India at Rs. 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This special edition is called the ‘Gorkha Edition,’ and it pays tribute to the Gurkha regiment of the Indian Army.

It gets several distinctive design elements over the standard Classic 350.

Royal Enfield has also updated the Continental GT 650 in India, with a few important changes. All variants now feature a blacked-out windscreen and a USB Type-C charging port.

Additionally, the Rocker Red colour scheme now features alloy wheels. With these changes, the updated Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is now Rs. 5,322 more expensive than before.

Bajaj has finally launched the updated Bajaj Pulsar 125 and the Pulsar 150 in India. Both the bikes now feature an updated design, engine, and features.

The updated Pulsar 125 is priced at Rs. 92,990, and the Pulsar 150 at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. But overall, the biggest change is the addition of the TFT console.

The brand has also launched the Bajaj Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS in India, starting at Rs. 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike also features an updated engine and, most importantly, new features. But what really stands out is the addition of the new colours and graphics.

Ather has launched the Konarc electric scooter in India at Rs. 99,999 (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable electric scooter from the brand. The Konarc is a family-oriented scooter and the first model based on the Ather EL platform.

It is available in two variants, with different battery capacities and features.

Yamaha has finally launched the much-awaited R2 in India, starting at Rs. 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike features a new 204cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 26.1bhp and 19.1Nm.

The bike adds several new features, including riding modes, and is available in three variants.

Honda was quite busy this month, launching two models it had unveiled back in July. The Rebel 300 is priced at Rs. 2.22 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant, and the E-clutch variant is priced at Rs. 2.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Honda ADV 160, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). It is a lot more expensive than its rivals, but it has one major advantage, which is E85 compliance.

The Ola S1 Z has been launched in India, and it features Ola’s in-house-developed Bharat Cell LFP batteries. The scooter is available in two variants: 3.1kWh and 5.2kWh.

Pricing starts at Rs. 79,999 (ex-showroom) for the base 3.1kWh variant. The 5.2kWh variant, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 99,999 (ex-showroom). Deliveries of the 3.1kWh variant are set to begin from December 2026, whereas the 5.2kWh variant will take longer.

2027 Kawasaki Ninja 500 & Versys 650

Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 500 and the Versys 650 in India. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is priced at Rs. 5.76 lakh (ex-showroom), and it features a new colour scheme but remains mechanically unchanged.

The story is the same with the Versys 650, and the 2027 update is limited to adding a new colour scheme.

TVS had launched a new variant of the Jupiter 110 earlier in the month, with two new shades: Spectral Blue and Spectral Copper. The new colours feature TVS’ Spectral Colour Technology, which gives the bodywork a dynamic colour-shifting finish.

The shades look quite premium, and TVS has also added some new features as well.

Jawa has launched six new colours for the Jawa 42 FJ in India, as part of the new All Stars edition. The bike remains mechanically unchanged, and the new colours were a much-needed change.

Each of the new colours is available at a different price point, and here’s a detailed breakdown.

TVS iQube Launches

TVS launched a special edition of the iQube called the MillionR Special Edition, commemorating the iQube crossing one million customers. The special edition features a unique colour scheme and is priced at Rs. 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

The brand has also updated the base variant of the iQube, with a slightly larger battery pack. The battery capacity has increased from 2.2kWh to 2.3kWh; although this is a small increase, the range has increased significantly.