Your Weekly Dose of Bike Updates: 2026 Royal Enfield Classic 350, 2027 Suzuki Hayabusa, and More!

New launches and spy shots kept the excitement high among Indian two-wheeler enthusiasts last week. The main highlight was the Royal Enfield Classic 350 receiving a slipper clutch, something that was long due. Besides, there was more to pay attention to, and in case you were too busy to keep track, here’s a quick round-up.

2026 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launch

Royal Enfield updated its most popular offering, the Classic 350, for 2026 by including two new features. The motorcycle now gets an assist and slipper clutch along with a USB type-C fast charging port. These updates are available on all dual-channel variants of the Classic 350. Prices for the 2026 Royal Enfield Classic 350 start at Rs. 1,87,434 (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is available in nine colour options.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Limited Edition Launch

Royal Enfield announced the Shotgun 650, developed in collaboration with renowned custom motorcycle builder Rough Crafts. Priced at Rs. 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle will be limited to just 100 numbered units worldwide, with only 25 motorcycles allocated for India. The motorcycle draws inspiration from the one-off ‘Caliber Royale’ custom, which was first showcased at EICMA 2025 before making an appearance at Motoverse 2025.

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC Launch

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC was launched in India, priced at Rs. 20.99 lakh ex-showroom. The limited-edition modern classic is now listed on Triumph’s official India website, confirming that Indian customers will receive access to one of the brand’s most exclusive current motorcycles. Only 750 examples will be produced for global markets. Not merely a standard motorcycle wearing a special paint scheme and a numbered badge, Triumph has changed the riding position, suspension, brakes, exhaust, bodywork and finish to create a more focused cafe racer appeal.

2027 Suzuki Hayabusa Unveil

The 2027 Suzuki Hayabusa was globally unveiled, with no mechanical changes, but in three new colour options. This includes a new Special Edition which features a Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Oort Gray paint scheme with contrasting red graphics, red-highlighted wheels, gold-anodised front brake rotors and chain adjusters, a colour-matched solo seat cowl, and large Hayabusa Kanji graphics on the fairing. Moreover, Suzuki also introduced two standard colour options – Metallic Mystic Silver with Pearl Vigor Blue and Glass Sparkle Black with Metallic Mat Steel Green.

Hero Karizma XMR 250 Spied

Hero MotoCorp’s upcoming Karizma XMR 250 was spotted again, this time at what appears to be a company dealership. The latest sighting suggests that Hero has commenced dealer and service training ahead of the motorcycle’s imminent launch in India. Powering the Hero Karizma XMR 250 will be a 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which is shared with the Xtreme 250R. It develops 30bhp and 25Nm of peak torque and comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. Once launched, it will sit above the XMR 210 and rival the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, KTM RC 200, and the upcoming Yamaha R2.