Two-Wheeler News Weekly Wrap-Up: Honda Activa e:, Royal Enfield Himalayan 650, Bajaj Pulsar RS200, and More

This week’s news was dominated by a lot of bikes being spied before their launch, and some other exciting news. Here’s a quick recap of the biggest news of the week that was: 

Royal Enfield Himalayan 650

The much-anticipated Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 was spotted testing in Europe. This upcoming adventure bike is expected to be powered by the same 648cc, parallel-twin cylinder engine as the other 650 bikes from the brand. Though there’s a slight chance that it could use a bigger 750cc version of it. The Himalayan 650 will be part of Royal Enfield's more premium 650cc lineup, and its price is expected to align with that positioning.

Honda Activa e: & QC1

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India kicked off their 2025 by opening bookings for their upcoming electric scooters, the Activa e: and the QC1. Both models are expected to launch later this month, with deliveries set to begin in February 2025. However, the deliveries will be rolled out in a phased manner, starting with Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, followed by other cities.

2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200

Bajaj Auto started 2025 by teasing the updated Pulsar RS200. The manufacturer teased the bike on its social media handles, initially giving us a glimpse of the sound, but the later teaser reveals much more. Following it, spy shots of the 2025 Pulsar RS200 also surfaced online, providing an early look at the expected updates in terms of features and mechanical components.

TVS Apache RTX 300

The upcoming TVS Apache RTX 300 was spotted testing once again, ahead of its expected launch in mid-2025. This latest round of spy shots offer more details on the bike’s design and features, giving enthusiasts a better look at what to expect from this anticipated adventure touring motorcycle.

Aprilia Tuono 457

The Aprilia Tuono 457 naked bike got a dedicated webpage on Aprilia India’s official website, suggesting that its launch could be imminent. Although the link is not directly accessible yet, the presence of a ready webpage indicates that Aprilia is preparing to introduce the Tuono 457 to the Indian market very soon.

Which of these headlines caught your attention the most?