India Bike Week 2025 went back to Panchgani, just like before, with bikes, music, and rider culture. But this year’s event had a special draw for racing fans. At the event, Gulf Oil and the Trackhouse MotoGP Team showed off a MotoGP race bike. This was the first time a MotoGP bike has been shown in India.
The show gave fans a rare chance to get a close look at the top-level technology and engineering in motorcycle racing. The MotoGP bike was one of the most talked-about displays at IBW 2025. It drew a lot of attention and showed how Indian riders are becoming more interested in global racing.
Gulf Oil will bring a MotoGP race bike to the 2025 India Bike Week
Gulf Oil’s growing presence in international motorsport was another aspect of the display. The Trackhouse MotoGP Team, which joined the top class in 2024, has the brand as a global partner. Trackhouse’s Aprilia RS-GP25 race bikes will start sporting the recognizable Gulf livery in 2025.
Speaking at the event, Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India, stated that India Bike Week remains a crucial forum for interacting with the nation’s motorcycle community. The MotoGP bike display, he continued, is a reflection of Gulf’s desire to deepen its connection to motorsport and provide Indian fans with a closer look at the accuracy and cutting-edge technology that characterize elite racing.
Gulf Oil claims that the MotoGP exhibit was also intended to highlight the brand’s history in motorsports and its emphasis on creating lubricants and other products that can support high-performance machines working in harsh environments.
In addition to increasing its visibility during India Bike Week for the third year in a row, Gulf Oil’s showcase brought a taste of MotoGP closer to Indian motorcycle aficionados, strengthening the nation’s expanding ties to international racing culture.
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India Bike Week 2025 began in Panchgani with the enthusiasm, color, and sound of motorcycles from all over the nation. Fans, manufacturers, and riders came together to honor motorcycles and the passion for them. One showcase was particularly noteworthy among all the exhibits and events.
A actual MotoGP machine was sent to India Bike Week by Gulf Oil and its international partner, Trackhouse MotoGP Team. This was a unique occasion for a lot of admirers. MotoGP bikes are frequently only seen on overseas racetracks or on television. It was a unique and unforgettable experience to view one up close.
This exhibit also demonstrated Gulf Oil’s commitment to motorsports. Trackhouse debuted in MotoGP in 2024, and starting with 2025, the team’s RS-GP25 race bikes will bear the renowned Gulf badge. Bringing them to India served as a means of connecting local riders with international racing.
Throughout the event, the MotoGP bike drew sizable spectators. Fans paused to study the intricate features, the clever design, and the engineering that was solely focused on race. Speed wasn’t the only factor. It was about technology, accuracy, and the advancements in motorcycle racing.
Additionally, Gulf Oil’s participation in India Bike Week has been steadily increasing. The company has been at the festival for three years, and each time it has improved its interaction with motorcyclists.
Among Gulf Oil’s showcase’s main attractions were:
- India’s first motorbike racing bike on display
- Strong ties to international MotoGP racing; collaboration with the Trackhouse MotorGP Team; emphasis on high-performing equipment and maintenance
- Comprehensive engagement with the Indian riding community
Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., made the following remarks on the occasion:
Our relationship with this enthusiastic group is strengthened by our third year in a row with India Bike Week, which is a true celebration of motorcycling. Through our collaboration with Trackhouse MotoGP Team, we have strengthened our worldwide motorsport connection this year, elevating our visibility to a new level. “A first-ever display of a MotoGP race bike in India provides fans with an up-close look at the precision and cutting-edge technology at the highest level of racing.” The display’s message is reflected in his statements. Extreme performance is necessary for racing at this level, and devices like these need components that can withstand heat, pressure, and speed.
Conclusion
Gulf Oil did more than simply put on a show by sending a MotoGP bike to India Bike Week. It showed how motorsport technology is closely related to regular motorcycling and brought international racing a little closer to Indian riders. It served as a subdued but potent reminder that enthusiasm for motorcycles is universally expressed, whether on the road or at the racetrack.
