Top 10 Bikes to Buy in India in 2025: From Commuters to Superbikes

Hero Splendor Plus

The Hero Splendor Plus is the best choice of commuter motorcycle in 2025. Its very high fuel efficiency and reliability render it the best choice to use in town travelling. The running costs are low and the minimum maintenance needs are guaranteed to provide exceptional value. Since it is the best-selling motorcycle in India, the Splendor Plus also bears a lot of relevance to cost-conscious consumers who want affordable and reliable transportation services within the commuter category.

Honda CB350

Honda CB350, as one of the longest-running 2025-related motorcycle models in the market, a toned-down version of one of the most iconic motorcycles, is now considered one of the main competitors in the Indian mid-category retro motorcycle segment. It has a 348cc air-cooled engine that makes wide-range potential easily accessible with a classic, tuned exhaust sound. Low ownership costs are guaranteed due to proven reliability and wide service network of Honda. A nice compromise between traditional and modern looks at very competitive prices, the CB350 works very well as a commuter but with a better finishing that eludes most commuter machines.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is one of the most ideal bikes in India in 2025. It is an adventure tourer with a completely new 452cc liquid cooled engine that puts out 40 BHP and 40 Nm of torque. Other important features are ride-by-wire throttle, switchable ABS, traction control, and a TFT display. Its frame serves to achieve both stability of either trail or way performance but has great worth in the adventure category.

KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke is in the top 10 bikes in India in the upper end naked motorcycle segment in 2025. Its characteristic features can be singled out as a powerful 373cc liquid-cooled engine which provides 44 horsepower as well as lightweight trellis frame providing excellent handling characteristics. The key ones include a cornering-sensitive TFT display and ride-by-wire throttle. It provides the latest technology and user-friendly dynamics which augment its stand among performance motorcyclists.

TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310 can be one of the best motorcycles in India in 2025. It has a 312 cc powerful engine. Among the highlights are ride modes, a full-color TFT display and up-to-date safety electronics such as cornering ABS. This is made possible by the chassis, and glide-through clutch which allows sharp handling. The stiffer ride has more in the way of sportiness. It provides massive performance and technology at the lower end of the super fantastic category.

Yamaha MT-15 V3

Yamaha MT-15 V3 is also included in the list of the top 10 bikes in India, in 2025. It has a 6-speed gearbox with the 155cc liquid-cooled engine making 18.4 Ps and 14.1 Nm. Important things are ABS for two channels, traction control, and full-LED lighting. Forks of USD are a source of stable handling. It offers a top-quality naked motorcycle in the form of premier performance to those users with a competitive price tag of under 1.80 lakhs.

Bajaj Pulsar N250

Bajaj Pulsar N250 will be a viable model on the Indian market by 2025 within the 250cc segment. It has got a 249cc oil cooled engine that makes 24.5 PS and 21.5 Nm. Its main characteristics are state-of-the-art LED light and digital instrument panel. Sitting in the segment of value-oriented players, low costs of around 1.5 lakhs (ex-showroom) price range and the ability to handle itself make it an attractive option in the commuter-to-performance zone in the year to come. 

Suzuki V-Strom SX

Suzuki V-Strom SX is a more diverse 250cc adventure tourer that will make it one of the best 10 bikes in 2025 in India. An efficient liquid-cooled engine and rugged suspensions allow its powerful performance in different terrain across India, which includes the highways and the city streets. A lightweight chassis, comfortable ergonomics, and ABS with two channels allow easy and confident touring on the bike, which is easy to reach and implies a desire to adventure.

Kawasaki Ninja 500

The 2025 model of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a replacement of the Ninja 400. Its new 498 cc parallel twin- cylinder engine produces improvement in power (45-50 PS) and torque. With the aggressive Ninja image, a TFT display, and easy handling, it is aimed at the riders in need of serious performance. The Ninja 500 has been placed in a segment in-between commuters and superbikes, where the market of premium superbikes is expected to be of 5-5.5 lakh (ex-showroom) in the year 2025, in the Indian market. 

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400 is aiming to become one of the major competitors in the Indian market of 2025 in the premium segment of the entry-level motorcycle. Its single cylinder 398.15cc engine delivers decent power with 39.5bhp performance commanding a good place in this category. The bike has the trademark style and construction of a Triumph bike with a competitive base ex-showroom price that stands at around 2.33 lakh. This brand appeal, versatility and price wins over such characteristics making it one of the best 2025 purchases by those looking for affordable luxury products.