Year-Ender 2025: Top 5 Motorcycle Launches Of The Year

The year 2025 proved to be an exciting one for motorcycle enthusiasts in India, with several high-profile launches across segments. From entry-level commuters to mid-capacity adventure tourers and powerful twins, brands like Honda, KTM, TVS, Royal Enfield, and Aprilia introduced machines that blend performance, design, and technology. Here's a look at the top five motorcycles that made headlines this year.

Honda CB125 Hornet

The Honda CB125 Hornet is powered by a 123.94 cc, 4-stroke, SI engine, mated with a 5-speed gearbox. It is capable of delivering a peak power and torque output of 11 hp at 7500 rpm and 11.2 Nm at 6000 rpm, respectively. It can sprint from 0 to 60 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, claiming to be the fastest motorcycle in its class. The CB125 Hornet was launched at Rs 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom).

Honda CB125 Hornet

KTM 390 Adventure

The KTM 390 Adventure was launched in February 2025 and is expected to be followed by the KTM 390 Adventure R in January 2026. Powering the KTM 390 Adventure series is a 399 cc single-cylinder LC4c engine from the brand, which produces 45.2 hp of power and 39 Nm of peak torque. It works with a six-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch. It is available at a starting price of Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom). 

KTM 390 Adventure

TVS Apache RTX 300

TVS entered the adventure tourer segment in October with the launch of the Apache RTX 300, priced at Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on the company's new platform, the motorcycle takes on rivals such as the KTM 250 Adventure, Yezdi Adventure, and Royal Enfield Scram 440. 

Powered by a newly developed 299cc, liquid-oil cooled, single-cylinder RT-XD4 engine that is capable of churning out a peak power and torque output of 35.5 hp at 9,000 rpm and 28.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The power mill is connected to a six-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter. It also gets an assist & slipper clutch for smooth transmission.

Royal Enfield Classic 650

Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 650 Twin in March and is available at a starting price of Rs 3.61 lakh (ex-showroom). Powering the Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin is a 647 cc air/oil-cooled parallel twin engine, designed to deliver 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm and a peak torque of 52.3 Nm at 5,650 rpm. Power is routed to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox featuring a slip-and-assist clutch. This motorcycle competes against competitors like the BSA Goldstar 650 and others in the Indian market.

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Royal Enfield Classic 650

Aprilia Tuono 457

The Aprilia Tuono 457 shares its aluminum frame with the RS457 but offers a more upright and relaxed riding stance. It comes equipped with preload-adjustable USD front forks and a rear mono-shock, while braking duties are handled by single discs at both ends, mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels.

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Aprilia Tuono 457

Powering the Tuono 457 is a 457 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, producing 46.6 bhp and 43.5 Nm. Paired with a six-speed gearbox and optional bi-directional quick-shifter, Aprilia highlights its impressive power-to-weight ratio.