Your Weekly Dose of Bike Updates: 2026 Bajaj Pulsar N160, Royal Enfield Himalayan 750, and More!

The Indian two-wheeler market witnessed a bunch of attention-grabbing developments final week, however what really stole the present was the launch of the brand new Bajaj Pulsar N160. It has turn out to be a far more attractive proposition than earlier than. There have been extra such updates to concentrate to, and right here’s a round-up of the highest 5 of them.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 S and SS have been launched at Rs. 1,33,511 and Rs. 1,42,585 respectively ex-showroom. Updates to the bike embody a brand new, extra highly effective four-valve engine, digital throttle, bigger entrance forks and a extra enticing electronics bundle. The bike now produces 18bhp, up from the earlier 15.5bhp output, and the top-end variant gives bits like traction management and 4 driving modes. A brand new color TFT display screen has additionally been added to the bundle.

Yamaha launched the Monster Vitality MotoGP Version of the R15 V4 and MT-15 in India. The bikes have been priced at Rs. 1,76,050 and Rs. 1,77,230, respectively (each costs are ex-showroom). They proudly showcase Yamaha’s signature MotoGP-inspired livery throughout the tank shrouds, gas tank and aspect panels, clearly giving freely the racing inspiration. Mechanically, the R15 and MT 15 stay unaltered.

Royal Enfield will quickly increase its ADV portfolio in India with the launch of the Himalayan 440. It’s anticipated to be launched in India in September 2026. The bike will mark the return of a extra rugged, extremely accessible, and mechanically less complicated journey bike, reviving the ethos of the unique Himalayan 411. The brand new 440 can be primarily based on the Royal Enfield Scram 440’s platform and can be powered by the larger 443cc, air/oil-cooled, single-cylinder LS440 engine.

Royal Enfield was noticed testing the near-production model of the upcoming Himalayan 750 within the UK, forward of its international debut at EICMA 2026. It appeared a lot nearer to manufacturing than earlier prototypes. The newly sighted check mule was a road-focused model of the journey bike. The 750cc motor is predicted to provide extra energy than the present 650cc twin. It is going to even be outfitted with a ride-by-wire throttle, a primary for a Royal Enfield. This may allow the inclusion of driving modes and cruise management.

Ather Vitality confirmed that its upcoming EL-platform-based electrical scooter can be known as the Konarc. It is going to be launched in India on 29 August on the Ather Group Day 2026. It’s the first manufacturing mannequin to be primarily based on the brand new scalable EL platform. It’s anticipated to function a 14-inch entrance and 12-inch rear wheel mixture, with a disc brake on the entrance and a drum brake on the rear. The Konarc can be more likely to get a seven-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity.

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