Key highlights
- Adishwar Auto Ride India plans to launch a new Benelli motorcycle by the end of 2026
- Benelli is set to get one new product every year for the next three years
- New models are also being considered for Keeway and Moto Morini
After a relatively quiet spell, Adishwar Auto Ride India is preparing to bring some life back to its motorcycle portfolio.
The company, which retails brands including Benelli, Keeway, Moto Morini, Zontes and QJMotor in India, has confirmed that new products are in the pipeline. Benelli will be the first to receive attention, with a new motorcycle expected to arrive by the end of this year or in early 2027.
Benelli remains the priority
Benelli continues to be the most important brand in AARI’s portfolio. The company currently sells four models in India, all powered by the same 502cc twin-cylinder engine.
The range includes the:
- Leoncino
- 502C
- TRK 502
- TRK 502X
AARI says it is currently working through the homologation process for a new Benelli product and is confident of launching it before the end of 2026.
The company’s plan is fairly straightforward: one new Benelli product every year for the next three years.
The TNT600i is not coming back
The return of the popular Benelli TNT600i has been ruled out. The four-cylinder naked motorcycle is not compatible with current emissions regulations or E20 fuel. Bringing it back would therefore require considerable investment in development and testing.
So, while the sound of a 600cc inline-four Benelli remains a fond memory for many enthusiasts, the TNT600i is unlikely to make a comeback in India.
Keeway and Moto Morini
AARI is also evaluating new products for Keeway, with some of them potentially being rebadged versions of motorcycles from Benda. The Keeway V302C already follows this approach.
Moto Morini is also expected to receive at least one new product. No details have been revealed yet, although the Alltrhike 450 adventure motorcycle could be an interesting candidate for the Indian market.
The motorcycle shares its engine and chassis platform with the CFMoto 450MT, making it a potentially interesting option in the middleweight adventure segment.
However, there is no confirmed launch timeline for the upcoming Keeway or Moto Morini models yet.
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