The EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori), or the Milan Motorcycle Show, is the world’s biggest two-wheeler show, and now also a big stage for Indian two-wheeler companies to announce their arrival. At last week’s EICMA, Hero MotoCorp, Royal Enfield and Ultraviolette did the world premieres of their bikes.

Royal Enfield: The motorcycle company did the world premiere of the all-new Himalayan. It will be launched in India on November 24, at the Motoverse in Goa – the company’s flagship biking event – followed by Europe and the Asia Pacific. The company also displayed its first electric concept motorcycle – called the Electric Himalayan Testbed.

Hero MotoCorp: The world’s largest two-wheeler company unveiled three concept vehicles and three production-ready vehicles at EICMA. These are two new ICE scooters (Xoom 125R and Xoom 160) and one electric (Vida V1 Pro). Concepts were the 2.5R XTunt (premium motorcycle), and two EVs (Lynx and Acro). The company also said it will enter Spain, France and the UK by mid-2024.

Ultraviolette: Bengaluru-based EV start-up Ultraviolette Automotive showcased the F99, an extremely powerful electric motorcycle that can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3 seconds and has a top speed of 265 km/h. Planned to be launched in 2025, it follows the F77 launched in India earlier this year.