Gulf Oil Lubricants India partnered with Trackhouse MotoGP Team to display a race bike at India Bike Week in Panchgani, marking the first MotoGP machine showcase in India.
19 Dec 2025 | 1612 Views | By Sarthak Mahajan
India Bike Week 2025 returned to Panchgani, drawing motorcycling enthusiasts nationwide for its annual celebration of riding culture and performance. This year's event featured a notable first for Indian motorsport fans as Gulf Oil, in collaboration with Trackhouse MotoGP Team, displayed a MotoGP race bike at the festival.
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India Bike Week 2025 returned to Panchgani, drawing motorcycling enthusiasts nationwide for its annual celebration of riding culture and performance. This year's event featured a notable first for Indian motorsport fans as Gulf Oil, in collaboration with Trackhouse MotoGP Team, displayed a MotoGP race bike at the festival.
The showcase represented Gulf Oil's third consecutive year of participation at India Bike Week and demonstrated the company's growing involvement in global motorsport. The display gave attendees an opportunity to view the advanced engineering and technology used in premier motorcycle racing competition.
Gulf Oil's partnership with Trackhouse MotoGP Team began when the team entered MotoGP competition in 2024. Starting with the 2025 racing season, the Gulf logo appears on Trackhouse's RS-GP25 motorcycles, extending the oil company's motorsport heritage into contemporary racing.
Ravi Chawla, Managing Director and CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., noted the significance of bringing MotoGP technology to Indian audiences. He emphasized that the showcase allowed fans to examine the precision engineering required for top-level racing and highlighted the performance standards necessary for machines competing at motorsport's highest levels.
The event strengthened Gulf Oil's connection with India's motorcycling community while introducing fans to the technical specifications and capabilities of MotoGP racing machinery. The display formed part of Gulf's broader strategy to enhance its presence in performance motorsport and engage with motorcycle enthusiasts through immersive experiences.