Automatic scooters are all set to take over from 100-110cc commuter motorcycles as India's biggest selling two-wheeler segment. As of now, the 100-110cc commuter bike segment is driven by Hero MotoCorp's best-selling Splendor-Passion models.

Italian superbike maker Ducati launched the Monster 797 and Multistrada 950 models in India, priced at Rs 7.77 lakh and Rs 12.6 lakh respectively (ex-showroom Delhi). The two models are among the five new models which the company plans to introduce in the country this year. "This is a major step towards the growth of Ducati product range in India," Ducati India Managing Director Ravi Avalur said.

Indian arm of the British premium motorcycle manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles has launched the new version of its Triumph Street Triple S sportsbike in India for Rs 8.50 Lakhs (Ex-Delhi). The new version of the Street Triple S gets new designs and an all new 765 engine series derived from Triumph Daytona.

Country's largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp has phased out different models and variants as part of its plans to realign product portfolio to focus on premium bikes and scooters for future growth.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has registered a 51.69 per cent increase in overall sales for the month of May 2017 as over the corresponding period of last year.

Second month into the financial year 2017-18, and most of the passenger vehicle manufacturers continued to grow in double digits. The utility vehicle segment remained the star attraction though sedans also attracted buyers who were keen on upgrading to the next level from the hatchback segment.

BMW Motorrad has officially started its operations as a part of the Indian subsidiary of BMW Group and has appointed Navnit Motors as its exclusive dealer partner in Ahmedabad. The dealership is headed by Sharad Kachalia, Managing Director, Navnit Motors.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, have launched the much awaited King of Sportbikes – the all new GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R in India.

Bajaj Auto is hoping to put up an improved sales show in 2017-18 on the back of recoveries in both domestic and export markets after a rough ride last fiscal.