Your Weekly Dose of Bike Updates: 2026 Kawasaki KLX 230, Norton Atlas, and More!

New launches are what make a week exciting for the two-wheeler industry, and the last week was full of that. Commuters, dual-sport motorcycles, and scooters – there were a variety of new products entering the fray. And following our Sunday ritual, we bring you a quick round-up of the top five such stories from last week.

2026 Kawasaki KLX 230 Launch

Kawasaki India launched the 2026 KLX230 at Rs. 2.19 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs. 35,000 more expensive than the MY26 bike. The MY27 model remains largely unchanged and is available in the same two colours as the MY26 bike. Interestingly, the company brought a lower-seat S variant of the motorcycle that is priced exactly the same. However, it also gets less suspension travel and lower ground clearance.

2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition Launch

The 2026 Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition was launched at Rs. 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike gets a bunch of changes, including two new colour options – Mamba Black and Puma Grey – inspired by the 2006 Tuono 1000R. Apart from the revised graphics, the motorcycle now comes equipped with a smoked flyscreen, taller handlebar, an adjustable front brake lever, a revised seat, and a reworked suspension setup for a more comfortable ride quality.

Hero Passion+ Disc Launch

The new Hero Passion+ Disc was launched in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 84,128. The latest variant of the commuter gets a front disc brake along with a few other updates. The Passion+ Disc gets a refreshed design with new graphics and four dual-tone paint schemes – Heavy Grey, Nexus Blue, Dark Industrial Grey, and Pearl Red. The bike also gets a set of modern-day features, such as a fully digital instrument console that supports Bluetooth connectivity.

TVS Ntorq 125 New Colours

The TVS Ntorq 125 Race edition was launched in three new colours, including Drift Blue, Inferno Red, and Rush Green. The company has priced these colours at Rs. 87,950, ex-showroom. Besides, TVS also updated the NTorq 125 Disc variant with fresh new colours and some graphic changes. The two new colour options are Midnight Black and Spiti White. The mechanical details of these scooters remain unaltered.

Norton Atlas India Launch Timeline

The Norton Atlas is set to go on sale in India towards the end of this year. We expect the motorcycle to go on sale around the same time as the onset of the festive season. Prospective customers will be hoping that the bike is priced reasonably well. Making the bike in India should help the company price the bike competitively, but let’s not also forget the premium positioning of the Norton brand. What one can be certain about, however, is that Norton Atlas and the Atlas GT will be the most well-equipped motorcycles in their class.