• 2026 marks the 13th consecutive year of partnership between The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and Triumph Motorcycles
• Over 3700 riders participated across 70+ cities in India, expanding the ride’s footprint from 46 towns in 2025
• Triumph has crossed the milestone of 1 lakh motorcycles on Indian roads within just 2.5 years of the launch of the Triumph 400 platform in partnership with Bajaj Auto
• The global ride united classic and modern classic motorcycle riders to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health initiatives

Pune, 21st May 2026 - Triumph Motorcycles, a brand steeped in over 120 years of motorcycling heritage and passion, successfully concluded another landmark edition of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) across India, further strengthening its role in growing the country’s modern classic motorcycling community. Recognized globally as the world’s largest charity ride for classic and vintage-style motorcycle enthusiasts, DGR 2026 once again brought together riders across continents in support of prostate cancer research and men’s mental health initiatives.

In India, Triumph played a central role in expanding the scale and reach of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride for the 13th consecutive year. Building on the strong momentum from 2025, which saw around 3,000 riders participate across 46 towns, the 2026 edition witnessed an 18% increase in participation to 3700, expanding to 70+ cities across the country.

Dressed in their sharpest attire and riding classic and modern classic motorcycles, participants celebrated the spirit of style, camaraderie, and purposeful riding - values that continue to define both DGR and the growing Triumph community in India.

Globally, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride witnessed participation from thousands of riders across 109 countries, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most impactful motorcycling movements dedicated to men’s health awareness.

Celebrating the Ride and the Triumph Tribe

The 2026 edition of DGR comes at a significant moment for Triumph in India, with the brand recently crossing the milestone of 1 lakh motorcycles on Indian roads within just 2.5 years of the launch of the Triumph 400 platform in partnership with Bajaj Auto. The milestone reflects the strong resonance of the Triumph brand among Indian riders and the rapid expansion of its rider community across the country.

The success of the Triumph 400 platform has introduced a new generation of riders to the brand, accelerating the growth of modern classic motorcycling in India and strengthening Triumph’s connection with riders seeking authenticity, style, character, and community.

At the heart of this growing community are riders who embody the spirit of ‘Those Who Know the Difference’, discerning riders who value authentic motorcycling experiences, timeless design, craftsmanship, and the deeper sense of connection that riding brings.

With its expanding portfolio, growing dealership footprint, and strong rider ecosystem, Triumph continues to strengthen its position in India’s premium motorcycle segment while building one of the country’s most engaged riding communities.

Speaking about the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2026, Manik Nangia, President, Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd, said:

"The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has grown into one of the most meaningful global movements in motorcycling, and Triumph is proud to have played a leading role in expanding its scale and participation in India over the years. This year’s edition across 70+ cities reflects the strength of our rider community, dealer network, and the passion that riders bring to the Triumph brand. It is especially encouraging to see the ride grow beyond metro markets into newer riding communities across the country. The milestone of crossing 1 lakh Triumph motorcycles on Indian roads within just 2.5 years of the launch of the Triumph 400 platform makes this edition even more special for us. More importantly, it reflects the rise of a new generation of riders who truly are ‘Those Who Know the Difference’

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