Your Weekly Dose of Bike Updates: 2026 KTM 390 Adventure, Honda CB500, and More!

The Indian two-wheeler industry witnessed some exciting events last week, not just in terms of new launches but also related to upcoming products. Bajaj, for instance, is prepping to launch the next-generation Pulsar soon. There was more to take note of, and here’s a round-up of five such bike updates from last week.

2026 KTM 390 Adventure New Colour

The 2026 KTM 390 Adventure, with the new 350cc engine, now gets a new Ebony Black colour scheme, and it has been spotted at dealerships. It is priced at Rs. 2,86,858 (ex-showroom, Pune), according to our dealer sources. The new colour scheme is the third one, after Ceramic White and Electronic Orange. It features a black and grey finish, and it looks quite subtle compared to the other two colours that are currently available.

TVS Raider Doctor Doom Edition Launch

TVS Raider Super Squad Edition got a new Doctor Doom-inspired variant priced at Rs. 95,320 ex-showroom Delhi. The motorcycle will soon be available through authorised TVS Motor dealerships across India. This new model expands the Raider’s long-running collaboration with Marvel and introduces what is arguably the most interesting colour offered on the 125cc motorcycle so far. Called Spectral Green, the finish shifts between green and brown depending on the angle and lighting conditions.

Avore EX1 and EX2 Range Launch

Ahmedabad-based EV start-up, Avore launched its electric motorcycle lineup in India, including the EX1, the EX2 and the EX2S. The EX1 is the most affordable one out of the three, starting at an introductory price of Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom), for the first 10,000 customers. The EX2 is priced at Rs. 1.46 lakh, and the EX2S is available at Rs. 1.70 lakh (both ex-showroom).

Honda CB500 Bookings

After its official India unveil, the Honda CB500 is now open for bookings at Honda BigWing dealerships across the country. It was among the new motorcycle unveils at an event. The bike is set to go on sale soon. The CB500 sits above the Honda CB350 range. It is powered by a 501cc, air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 27.76bhp and 43.3Nm. It is paired with a five-speed gearbox and benefits from an assist/slipper clutch.

Next-gen Bajaj Pulsar Launch

Bajaj Auto is ready to launch the next-generation Pulsar in India soon. The company has sent out a launch invite for 12 August, clearly mentioning that the new product is going to be the Pulsar. It will most probably be the new Pulsar 150 since Bajaj is celebrating Pulsar’s 25th anniversary this year and the 150cc model is the most important model of the family; it was the first-ever model of the Pulsar lineage and continues to see strong demand even today.