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Flex-fuel two-wheeler market expansion in India

Overview

Automakers in India are expanding the availability of flex-fuel two-wheelers capable of running on high-ethanol blends.

In August 2026, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launched the ADV160, the first scooter in the country capable of using E85 fuel. The model utilizes FlexTech technology to automatically adjust to various ethanol-petrol blends.

Following this, Hero MotoCorp reported significant market interest for its E85-compatible Splendor+ E85 and HF Deluxe E85 motorcycles. Having launched in June 2026, these models have reached approximately 10,000 bookings. Hero MotoCorp noted that these fuel-ready models aim to provide future-proof options as the government supports increased ethanol blending.

Entities

Honda · HF Deluxe E85 · Hero MotoCorp · India · Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India

Timeline

10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Hero MotoCorp flex-fuel bikes reach 10,000 bookings
Hero MotoCorp’s new E85 flex-fuel Splendor+ and HF Deluxe motorcycles have reached nearly 10,000 bookings in India following their June 2026 launch.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Honda launches ADV160 flex-fuel scooter in India
Honda has launched the ADV160 in India for ₹1.70 lakh, marking the country’s first E85 flex-fuel compatible scooter featuring FlexTech technology.

Sources

autopunditz.com · bikeadvice.in · blog.gaadikey.com · m.businesstoday.in · motorbeam.com · motoroids.com · telecomtalk.info · timesbull.com