‘Brand-new’ motorbike shows ‘defects’ in maiden ride, Kerala buyer wins Rs 2.3 lakh

5 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 11:31 AM IST The consumer commission noted that within a week of the bike’s delivery, the man submitted a complaint before the police and RTO regarding its defective condition. (AI-generated image)A Kerala consumer forum has held an Indian motorcycle manufacturer and its dealer guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after finding that they allegedly sold a motorcycle with multiple defects that came to light during its maiden ride after delivery. The commission ordered a refund of the bike’s purchase price of Rs 1.13 lakh, along with Rs 1 lakh as compensation and Rs 20,000 towards litigation costs. President C T Sabu, along with members Sreeja S and Ram Mohan R of the Thrissur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, was hearing the