Your Weekly Dose of Bike Updates: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, Royal Enfield Himalayan 440, and More!

Last week was quite bleak in terms of new two-wheeler launches, but updates related to upcoming products kept the excitement going. The Himalayan, for instance, is set to come in a new 440 avatar in the next few months. There was more to pay attention to, and here’s a quick round-up of all such noteworthy bike updates from last week.

Oben Rorr Evo Launch

Oben Electric launched the Rorr EVO electric motorcycle in India at an introductory price of Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the bike is priced at Rs. 1 lakh (ex-showroom) for the first 10,000 customers. Powering the motorcycle is a 9kW electric motor, which is claimed to deliver a top speed of 110kmph. The bike gets a 3.5kWh LFP battery pack that offers an IDC range of 180km on a single charge. It supports fast charging and can be charged from 0-80 per cent in 90 minutes using the company’s fast charger.

Keeway V302C New Colour

Keeway, which is sold by Adishwar Auto Ride in India, updated the V302C for model year 2026 with the introduction of a new yellow colour option. The addition expands the bike’s palette to three shades – red, black, and yellow. Mechanically, the V302C remains unchanged. It is powered by a unique 298cc, V-twin engine that is paired with a belt drive system, which is supposed to offer quieter operation and lower maintenance compared to a conventional chain setup. This motor produces 29bhp and 26.5Nm. Other highlights include a 15-litre fuel tank and a focus on comfortable, easy riding characteristics.

KYT R1R Race Helmet Launch

KYT expanded its racing helmet portfolio in India with the launch of the R1R race helmet. The new full-face helmet is designed with a clear focus on track performance, while also being homologated for road use. The KYT R1R has been developed using inputs from KYT’s MotoGP racing programme. It has been designed in Italy and has undergone extensive wind tunnel and real-world testing to optimise aerodynamic efficiency and stability at high speeds. It is priced from Rs. 39,000 for standard colour options, while carbon and race replica variants cost Rs. 43,500.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price Cut

Bajaj Auto recently launched the 350cc Pulsar NS400Z in India, priced at Rs. 1.94 lakh (ex-showroom). While the engine was downsized to bring it under the 18 per cent GST bracket, the price remained unchanged. Now, the company has reduced the price of the NS400Z by Rs. 14,000, making it the most affordable bike in the segment. Additionally, Bajaj claims that customers can expect total savings of up to Rs. 24,500 on the on-road price, courtesy of lower insurance premiums and registration costs for bikes under 350cc.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 Incoming

Royal Enfield has been working on a 440cc version of the Himalayan, according to our sources. It is expected to be positioned as a more accessible alternative to the Himalayan 450. With the discontinuation of the Himalayan 411, the brand was left with no affordable ADV option. The upcoming Himalayan 440 could bridge this gap. The Himalayan 450, with its current starting price of Rs. 3.20 lakh (ex-showroom), is quite expensive. The bike also has a taller seat height of 825mm compared to the Himalayan 411’s 800mm. The Himalayan 440 will likely carry forward the same cycle parts as the now-discontinued Himalayan 411.