Top Two-Wheelers to Watch in 2025 from Hero, Yamaha, Honda, KTM, TVS, BMW, and More
Auto Desk, New Delhi – The year 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling one for motorcycle enthusiasts across India. Several top two-wheeler brands are preparing to launch their most awaited models with advanced features, bold designs, and powerful engines. From budget commuters to premium sport and adventure bikes, here are the 17 upcoming bikes in 2025 you should keep an eye on.
Hero MotoCorp: Affordable Performance
Hero is expected to roll out two major models in 2025. The Hero Mavrick, which may feature a gold-colored inverted fork, could be priced around ₹2.30 lakh. Also in the pipeline is the Karizma XMR 250, expected to hit the market by year-end at around ₹2 lakh.
Honda: Mid-Weight Performance Bikes
Honda is set to introduce two new motorcycles equipped with a 471cc parallel-twin engine. These include the CB500F, a naked streetfighter expected in August, and the CBR500R, a fully-faired sportbike likely to arrive in September 2025.
Yamaha: Feature-Packed Models
Yamaha fans can expect the arrival of R3 and MT-03 with updated features by December 2025. Additionally, the Lander 250, a dual-sport bike built for both city and off-road use, is anticipated in October.
BMW Motorrad: Adventure Tourer Launch
BMW Motorrad will likely unveil the F 450 GS in November 2025, potentially during the EICMA show in Milan. It’s a middleweight adventure bike co-developed with TVS and will be manufactured in India.
TVS and Norton: Adventure and Sport Focus
TVS is set to debut its first adventure tourer, the RTX 300, in August 2025 at an expected price of ₹2.50 lakh. Concept models of the Apache RR 450 and Norton 450—built on the BMW F 450 GS platform—may be revealed this year, with official launches planned for 2026.
KTM: Compact and Supermoto Thrill
KTM will expand its Indian lineup with the Duke 160 (August), RC 160 (October), and the 390 SMC R, a supermoto-style bike, also by August. These launches are aimed at younger riders seeking aggressive styling and agile performance.
Triumph: Retro Meets Modern
By late 2025, Triumph is expected to release the Thruxton 400 and Scrambler T4, both based on the 400cc engine platform co-developed with Bajaj. The Thruxton may debut in October, followed by the Scrambler T4 in November.
Kawasaki: High-Performance Naked Streetfighter
Kawasaki is preparing to introduce the Z500 in October 2025. Priced around ₹5.10 lakh, it features a 500cc parallel-twin engine, shared with the Ninja 500 and Eliminator.
CFMoto: Chinese Entry in Adventure Segment
Chinese brand CFMoto will bring its 450MT adventure motorcycle to India by September. With spoke wheels and a robust parallel-twin engine, the bike could be priced near ₹4.5 lakh.
Conclusion: A Power-Packed Year Ahead
With major brands ready to launch exciting models across various segments—from adventure tourers to sport and commuter bikes—2025 promises to be a landmark year for India’s motorcycle market. Whether you’re a casual rider or a hardcore biking enthusiast, there’s something new for everyone.
