ABS Mandatory For New Bikes And Scooters From January 2026, 2 Helmets To Be Offered As Standard

ABS Mandatory On New Bikes And Scooters:  The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) took a significant step toward enhancing the road safety of two-wheeler owners. The Ministry made it mandatory for all the upcoming two-wheelers to come equipped with ABS, regardless of their engine size.

The ministry has also made it mandatory for the dealerships to provide 2 helmets with a new two-wheeler vehicle: one for the rider and the other for the pillion. As per the government data, skidding due to braking and head injuries accounts for a large number of two-wheeler accidents. The decision regarding making ABS mandatory is expected to address these two major causes of road fatalities in the country.

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While the move by the government is widely welcomed by advocates of road safety, it is also expected to be an important factor in the price hike of the entry-level bikes in India. India is the world’s largest two-wheeler market currently, and the 100-125cc entry-level bikes and scooters have the largest share in the market. This decision can directly impact the prices of the two-wheelers in the country, due to the addition of new hardware. The entry-level segment bike and scooter prices may go up by Rs 4,000- Rs 8,000, which can be attributed to this decision.