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Most expensive bikes from top manufacturers in India

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The Indian motorcycle industry is arguably in one of its most exciting phases yet. Several globally recognised brands now have deep ties to the country – either through partnerships, such as KTM and Triumph with Bajaj, or through dedicated manufacturing operations like Honda. For enthusiasts, this ultimately translates to one thing: a wider variety of motorcycles to ride and experience. The sheer diversity of manufacturers also means the market has space for very different kinds of brands to coexist. Companies that primarily focus on smaller-capacity motorcycles, such as Hero and Yamaha, operate alongside premium global marques like Ducati and Harley-Davidson. With that in mind, here’s a look at the most expensive models offered by some of the leading manufacturers in India, listed in alphabetical order. The brands featured here have been selected based on a mix of factors including public perception, popularity, sales and service reach, brand recall, and reliability. 1. Aprilia R...
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Hyundai Creta N Line long term review, 20,000km report

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‘My’ Hyundai Creta N Line is gone. I don’t usually get too attached to test cars, but it was a different story with our Creta N Line long termer. It’s a car that I fought colleagues ferociously for to keep all to myself for over a year. And that’s because it fit my life just so well. It was love at first sight, to be honest. I liked what Hyundai did with the 2024 Creta facelift, but the N Line that followed with its larger wheels, spoiler, red detailing et al transformed the SUV into an object of desire, at least to me. The N Line stood out amongst the sea of ‘ordinary’ Cretas on our roads, and I loved it for that. Owner’s pride, neighbour’s envy? I experienced that. Rear seat comfortably accommodated wife, baby and dog. Big windows a plus. The interior also communicated the Creta N Line’s sporty pretensions really well, but to me, the all-black theme was a bonus for another reason. It made my car (relatively) dog friendly. My excitable Cocker Spaniel Soda really explores ever...
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Report card: Mahindra XEV 9e’s 1-year innings

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The Mahindra XEV 9e debuted just over a year ago as one of the Indian carmaker’s two debut born-EVs, alongside the BE 6 . While the XEV 9e itself and its prices were unveiled on November 26, 2024, Mahindra didn’t open bookings until February 14, 2025, with deliveries commencing from mid-March in a variant-wise staggered rollout. Now that the XEV 9e has completed a full year in the market, let’s have a look at the pricing and sales trajectories of Mahindra’s flagship EV so far. Total Mahindra XEV 9e year 1 sales stood at 27,973 units XEV 9e price saw no variation since launch Two new variants were added to the XEV 9e line-up Mahindra XEV 9e sales Production cap and variant-wise staggered deliveries Before we delve into the sales data, it’s worth noting that production of the XEV 9e and BE 6 has been limited to 5,000 units a month due to capacity constraints; Mahindra is set to increase its EV production capacity to 8,000 units from March 2026. Moreover, Mahindra delivered on...
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Hero Xpulse 210 price and variants explained

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Hero offers the Xpulse 210 in two variants — Base and Top — priced between Rs 1.63 lakh and Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Here’s a feature breakdown of what each variant offers. Irrespective of the variant, the powertrain remains the same. The motorcycle continues to be powered by a 210cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine derived from the Hero Karizma XMR that produces 24.6hp and 20.7Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox. Base  Rs 1.63 lakh The Base variant, priced at Rs 1.63 lakh, serves as the entry point to the lineup. It gets the core Xpulse hardware along with a full-digital LCD instrument cluster and single-channel ABS. This variant has a kerb weight of 168kg. Top  Rs 1.72 lakh The Top variant, priced at Rs 1.72 lakh, adds a few additional features over the base version. These include a windscreen, knuckle guards and a rear luggage plate. It also gets a TFT instrument cluster that enables Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, along with dual-channel ABS for ...
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JSW Group’s two-pronged hybrid and EV onslaught explained

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India’s newest automotive challenger isn’t a carmaker, it’s a steel giant. The JSW Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, is making a serious push into the auto business, betting big on new energy vehicles (NEVs) and global partnerships to fast-track its entry. What exactly is the JSW Group’s strategy? On one hand, JSW is expanding JSW-MG Motor India , the joint venture with China’s SAIC that already sells MG cars. On the other, it is preparing to launch its own JSW Motor brand with a separate range of EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Together, the push could involve investments of up to USD 1 billion over the next few years.  A key weapon in JSW’s arsenal is its willingness to tap Chinese EV tech, currently among the most advanced and cost-competitive in the world. Chinese manufacturers not only have mature EV platforms and battery ecosystems, but also products that align closely with Indian market demands – feature-rich SUVs with long range and competitive pricing. The...
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Most affordable two wheelers from top manufacturers in India

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With prices steadily rising and the rupee weakening by the day, two-wheeler prices have largely been on an upward trajectory. The only recent exception was the GST reduction, which brought a brief price correction across the industry for models under 350cc. Even so, for some buyers, mass-market models are beginning to feel expensive. This list of manufacturers has been curated keeping in mind factors such as public perception, popularity, sales and service reach, brand recall, and reliability. Here’s a look at the most affordable models from leading manufacturers arranged in an alphabetical order. 1. Aprilia SR 125: Rs 1.10 lakh Starting this list with a brand with Italian heritage, the most affordable model from Aprilia is the recently updated SR 125. With this update, the SR 125 got a TFT dash that has been borrowed from the RS 457 and Tuono 457. Priced at Rs 1.10 lakh, it is the most affordable model from the brand that also offers the track-ready RS V4 1100 Factory in India...
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