India is regarded as one of the world’s biggest motorcycle markets, with in excess of 13 million motorcycles sold in 2022 so far. Majority of these two-wheelers consist of scooters, commuters, and small-displacement, utility-focused machines—rather different from the motorcycle scene in the U.S. and most parts of Europe. That being said, there exists a vast ecosystem of motorcycles a lot of us have never seen before.
Interestingly, however, models from other markets are introduced in the Indian market, with manufacturers conducting feasibility studies to see whether these models would be a good fit in the market. With dual-sports and small-displacement adventure bikes gaining popularity in India, it’s not really surprising that Honda has taken a popular model in Brazil, and is testing it in India, instead of building a new dual-sport from the ground up. I’m talking about the XRE 300, a rugged, tractor-like machine that has gained popularity for its versatility and bulletproof reliability.
