India’s Iconic Two-Wheeler Joint Ventures of the Pre-2010 Era

Published on August 13, 2025

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  • Before 2010, India witnessed some game-changing mergers and joint ventures in the two-wheeler industry. These collaborations not only brought innovative designs and technology but also shaped the riding culture of an entire generation. Here are the most iconic ones:

    • Top Two-Wheeler Mergers / Joint Ventures in India – Old Era (Pre-2010)

    1. Hero–Honda (1984 – 2010)
      Hero Cycles (India) + Honda Motor Co. (Japan)
      India’s biggest and most successful joint venture.
      Popular Models: CD100, Splendor, Passion, CBZ.
    2. TVS–Suzuki (1982 – 2001)
      TVS Motor Company (India) + Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan)
      Introduced the craze for sports bikes in India.
      Popular Models: AX100, Samurai, Shogun, Shaolin.
    3. Kinetic–Honda (1984 – 1998)
      Kinetic Engineering (India) + Honda Motor Co. (Japan)
      Kickstarted the gearless scooter revolution in India.
      Popular Models: Kinetic Honda DX, ZX, Marvel.
    4. Escorts–Yamaha (1983 – 2001)
      Escorts Group (India) + Yamaha Motor Co. (Japan)
      Started the sporty motorcycle trend in India.
      Popular Models: Yamaha RX100, RX135, RXZ.
    5. LML–Vespa (1984 – 1999)
      Lohia Machinery Limited (India) + Piaggio (Italy)
      Brought premium geared scooters to India.
      Popular Models: LML Vespa NV, Select, T5.
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