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      2025 Honda CRF250 L and Rally Launch Price JPY 649K (Rs 3.71 L)

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      2025 Honda CRF250 RallyHonda has seen great success in the quarter liter ADV motorcycle segment with the launch of CRF lineup in 2012. It has been a great entry point for riders to get into off-road motorcycles. Now, Honda has just updated CRF250 L and CRF 250 Rally to MY25 with updates to powertrain, new colourways and more. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Honda CRF250 L and Rally
      While the CRF250L was first introduced in 2012, CRF250 Rally was brought to the market in 2017. Based on the standard CRF250L, CRF250 Rally features more off-road worthy hardware to take on the trails and off-road section better than the standard model.
      2025 Honda CRF250L
      For 2025, Honda has made subtle updates to both CRF250L and CRF250 Rally. Starting with the price, 2025 Honda CRF250L is priced at JPY 649,000 (approx Rs 3.71 lakh) and CRF250 Rally is priced at JPY 792,000 (approx Rs 4.53 lakh). 2025 CRF250L is offered in two colours – Swift Gray and Extreme Red.
      CRF250 Rally, on the other hand, is offered in just one colour, Extreme Red. However, the Extreme Red colourway on 2025 CRF250 Rally is different from the Extreme Red on 2025 CRF250L. Only the Rally variant gets a semi fairing and a taller windscreen, while standard CRF250L only gets a flyscreen.
      2025 Honda CRF250 Rally
      With 2025 model, Honda is offering Blue seat for the first time on Rally variant. We can also see revised graphics to lend a new identity. Honda has changed the shape of radiator grille and made subtle changes to side body panels. This is done to better reroute engine heat away from the rider.
      Will it launch in India?
      Mechanically, suspension setup on both these motorcycles have been updated to increase the rider comfort and offer better dynamics than before. Other than these revisions, Honda CRF250L and CRF250 Rally continue to be the same, offering a great blend of off-road ability and touring.
      2025 Honda CRF250 Rally Side
      There’s long travel suspension at both ends and Honda offers large wire-spoke wheels wrapped with dual-sport tyres. There are disc brakes at both ends with ABS. Where powertrain is concerned, both motorcycles get the same 249cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine that is capable of 23 bhp and 22.55 Nm of torque.
      While we wish Honda launch CRF250 range of ADVs in India, the company has not revealed any interests yet. If it launches in India, it will be a direct rival to the just launched Hero Xpulse 210, which has completely transformed itself into a whole new animal, priced from Rs 1.76 lakh (Ex-sh). More

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      2025 Yamaha MT-03 Touring Pack Launch Price JPY 760K (Rs 4.35 L)

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      2025 Yamaha MT-03 Touring PackTeam Blue recently updated their MT-03 and MT-25 street fighter motorcycles with updated features and hardware. Even the colour palette was updated and there were new colours. Now, Yamaha is increasing the appeal of MT-03 and MT-25 quotient with the launch of Touring Pack which comprises five accessories. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Yamaha MT-03 Touring Pack
      Yamaha has just launched Touring Pack (accessory pack) with its street fighter duo MT-25 and MT-03. This Touring Pack is aimed to increase touring capability of MT-25 and MT-03 which includes five accessories. It is quite common for a street fighter motorcycle to be used as a tourer and touring-friendly accessories assist in the process.
      MT-03 Touring Pack
      Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Yamaha MT-25 with Touring Pack costs JPY 705,100 and 2025 Yamaha MT-03 with Touring Pack costs JPY 760,000 (both prices include taxes). These prices include the cost of the motorcycle and they roughly translate to Rs 4.04 lakh and Rs 4.35 lakh with today’s currency exchange rates.
      Touring Pack includes a tall Touring Screen which costs JPY 3,800 (approx Rs 2178) standalone and Knuckle-Guards which costs JPY 27,500 (approx Rs 15,766) standalone. These Knuckle-Guards get customisable graphic inserts which costs JPY 1,760 (approx Rs 1009) standalone. These are of multiple colours and users can choose based on their preference.
      MT-03 Touring Pack
      Then we have a Quickshifter that costs JPY 22,000 (approx Rs 12,613) standalone and lastly, we have Touring Seat Bag S, which costs JPY 19,250 (approx Rs 11,036) on its own. Yamaha is offering these five genuine accessories as a bundle named Touring Pack and buyers can opt them when buying their MT-25 or MT-03.
      Will it launch in India?
      Yamaha has not confirmed if something similar is launching in India. Touring Pack increases the appeal of the recently updated Yamaha MT-25 and MT-03 street fighter motorcycles. The company introduced subtle changes to body panels along with improvements in features and hardware.
      MT-03 Touring Pack
      It gets a new LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity to pair with a smartphone via proprietary app. Also, Yamaha added slip and assist clutch with 2025 MT-25 and MT-03 to prevent wheel hopping during downshifts and offer a smoother and consistent clutch lever operation.
      Powertrain-wise, it gets the same 321cc parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine that is capable of generating 41.4 bhp of peak power and 29.5 Nm of peak torque mated to a 6-speed gearbox. 2025 Yamaha MT-25, on the other hand, is capable of 35 bhp of peak power and 22.6 Nm of peak torque.

      Also read – Yamaha R3 & MT-03 massive price cut! More

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      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – Apache, Pulsar, Unicorn, MT15, R15, Xtreme

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      Yamaha R15India’s 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment saw a year-on-year decline of 13.57% in February 2025, with total sales dropping to 1,34,819 units from 1,55,983 units in February 2024. While some models posted healthy gains, the segment overall faced pressure from slowing demand and shifting preferences.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Leading the segment was TVS Apache range, which grew by 9.72% YoY, registering 37,954 units in February 2025 compared to 34,593 units in the same month last year. The Apache continues to hold a strong position, driven by consistent updates and sporty appeal. Bajaj Pulsar lineup, despite its popularity, saw a sharp fall of 35.34%, with sales dipping to 29,887 units from 46,219 units. Bajaj’s performance was affected by supply-side issues and intense competition.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – YoY Comparison
      On the other hand, Honda Unicorn stood out with a solid 35.88% growth, selling 28,932 units against 21,293 units last year, reaffirming its place as a trusted choice among commuter buyers in the 160cc space. Yamaha’s FZ series faced a decline of 33.64%, reporting 9,589 units, while the MT-15 held relatively stable, dropping just 5.54% to 9,490 units. The R15, however, saw a steeper decline of 35.68%, with only 7,157 units sold in February.
      Hero MotoCorp’s Xtreme 160R and 200 lineup stayed almost flat, with a marginal drop of 1.26%, clocking 2,742 units. Meanwhile, KTM 200 series declined by 10.08%, settling at 2,336 units for the month. Hero XPulse 200, a popular entry-level adventure bike, registered a notable drop of 39.01%, with 1,698 units sold versus 2,784 last year. The Suzuki Gixxer series fell 8.10% to 1,237 units, while Honda SP 160 witnessed a massive 78.33% slump, managing just 1,117 units.
      Further down the list, Bajaj Avenger 160/180 fell by 18.26% to 1,070 units, Honda Hornet 2.0 dropped by 31.21% to 992 units, and CB200X declined 32.53% to 506 units. Kawasaki’s W175 was the only premium model to post growth, albeit on a small base, rising 20.43% to 112 units compared to 93 units last year.
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – MoM Comparison
      150cc to 200cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – MoM Comparison
      Following the year-on-year dip, the 150cc to 200cc motorcycle segment also saw a month-on-month (MoM) decline of 7.10% in February 2025. TVS Apache range posted a strong 9.98% MoM growth, rising from 34,511 units in January to 37,954 units in February – the highest gain in absolute numbers for the month. Honda Unicorn also maintained its upward trajectory with a 9.14% rise, clocking 28,932 units compared to 26,509 units a month earlier.
      In contrast, the Bajaj Pulsar lineup took a significant hit, dropping 20.84% to 29,887 units, down by nearly 8,000 units from January. Yamaha’s lineup also saw consistent drops across models – the FZ fell 15.88%, MT-15 dropped 10.81%, and the R15 was down by 13.40%. Hero’s Xtreme 160R and 200 registered a steep 21.95% MoM decline, slipping to 2,742 units from 3,513 in January. The XPulse 200 also took a sharp hit of 29.19%, down to 1,698 units, while the Suzuki Gixxer dipped 24.02% to 1,237 units.
      One of the biggest MoM fallouts was the Honda SP 160, which crashed by 77.74%, dropping from 5,019 units in January to just 1,117 units in February. Meanwhile, the Bajaj Avenger dropped slightly by 5.73%, and the Honda Hornet 2.0 stayed almost flat with a marginal dip of 0.20%. Honda CB200X declined by 21.18%, and the only model in the green aside from Apache and Unicorn was the Kawasaki W175, which posted a 45.45% MoM growth, though volumes remained limited at 112 units. More

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      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 150, Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF250 – New Colours, Updates

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      2025 Suzuki Gixxer rangeWhile new colours have been introduced for Gixxer 150, 250 and SF250, prices and hardware specs are the same as earlier
      In Japan, Suzuki has introduced the updated 2025 versions of the Gixxer 150, Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250. These bikes are manufactured in India and exported to Japan. Enthusiasts can now access fresh colour options, available in both dual-tone and monotone themes. Let’s take a closer look.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 150
      Suzuki Gixxer 150 2025 model continues to be available at a starting price of 385,000 yen (Rs 2.20 lakh). Dual-tone colour options include Triton Blue Metallic/Pearl Glacier White and Oort Gray Metallic/Rush Green Metallic. Folks who prefer a single-tone finish can go with the Glass Sparkle Black colour variant.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 150
      Engine and other hardware for 2025 Suzuki Gixxer 150 remain the same as earlier. The bike utilizes a 154 cc, single cylinder, air cooled SOHC engine that generates 13 PS and 13 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
      As per the WMTC standards, the bike has fuel efficiency of 50 km/l. Seat height of 795 mm and a lightweight profile at 139 kg make the Gixxer 150 an agile performer across urban environments. The bike can also be fun to ride across the highways.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 150
      Gixxer 150 can carry 12 litres of fuel. It is offered with disc brakes at both ends. The 17-inch front and rear wheels are wrapped in 100/80 and 140/60 tubeless tyres, respectively.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 150
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 250 / Gixxer SF 250
      Both these bikes share the same colour options. Dual-tone colour options include Triton Blue Metallic/Pearl Glacier White and Matte Bordeaux Red Metallic/Matte Black Metallic No.2. The sole monotone shade available is the Matte Black Metallic No.2.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer 250
      Equipment list is largely the same for both Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250. Power is supplied via a 249 cc, single cylinder, oil cooled SOHC engine that generates 26 PS and 22 Nm. The bike has a 6-speed gearbox. Rated fuel efficiency is 34.5 km/l, as per WMTC standards. While seat height of 800 mm is the same for both bikes, the Gixxer SF250 is 4 kg heavier, weighing 158 kg. Much of this additional weight is likely from the SF250’s fairing. Both bikes have the same ground clearance of 165 mm.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
      Suzuki Gixxer 250 and SF250 are equipped with a 12-litre fuel tank. The bikes have 17-inch wheels, wrapped in 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tubeless tyres. Both ends have disc brakes. 2025 Suzuki Gixxer 250 and SF250 are available at a starting price of 481,800 yen (Rs 2.76 lakh) and 514,800 yen (Rs 2.95 lakh), respectively. These prices are the same as earlier.
      2025 Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
      For the Indian market, Suzuki already updated the Gixxer 150, Gixxer SF150, Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250 with new colours earlier this year in January. The colour options are the same as recently introduced in Japan. The Gixxer and Gixxer SF are available at a starting price of Rs 1.38 lakh and Rs 1.47 lakh, respectively. Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250 are available at Rs 1.98 lakh and Rs 2.07 lakh, respectively. In January, Suzuki had also updated the colour options for V-Strom SX. The bike is available at Rs 2.16 lakh. All these Suzuki bikes are now OBD-2B compliant. More

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      TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2025 – Jupiter, Apache, Ntorq, Raider, iQube

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      Image – The Bengal RiderTVS Motor Company reported domestic sales of 2,75,689 units in February 2025, registering a 3.06% year-on-year growth compared to 2,67,502 units in the same month last year. The company saw mixed performance across its portfolio, with standout gains from Jupiter, iQube, Apache, and Ronin, while models like Raider, Ntorq, and XL recorded notable declines.
      TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2025 – YoY Comparison
      TVS Jupiter emerged as the brand’s top performer, clocking 1,03,576 units, up 40.23% from 73,860 units in February 2024 — a gain of nearly 30,000 units, reflecting strong demand in the scooter segment. The Apache series continued its steady momentum with 37,594 units, growing 8.68% YoY.
      TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2025 – YoY Comparison
      Meanwhile, TVS XL moped saw a drop of 18.23%, falling to 33,572 units from 41,059 last year. One of the steepest declines came from the TVS Raider, which dipped by 33.12%, down to 28,132 units from 42,063 units. On the EV front, iQube electric scooter posted impressive growth, registering 23,581 units, a strong 49.32% YoY increase, cementing its position among the best-selling electric two-wheelers in the country.
      Ntorq experienced a 15.73% decline, selling 20,992 units compared to 24,911 units a year ago. Other mass-market commuters like Radeon (8,473 units, -31.32%), Zest (6,790 units, -10.41%), and Sport (6,682 units, -46.66%) also saw year-on-year drops. In the premium segment, Ronin sales nearly doubled, jumping 88.34% to 3,846 units, up from 2,042 units in February last year. Star City posted a massive 1197.58% YoY jump, albeit on a low base, selling 2,141 units compared to just 165 units in Feb 2024. Finally, Apache 310 registered a dip of 45.90%, with sales down to 310 units from 573 units last year.
      TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2025 – MoM Comparison
      TVS Sales Breakup Feb 2025 – MoM Comparison
      Following a positive year-on-year performance, TVS Motor Company’s month-on-month (MoM) domestic sales for February 2025 saw a decline of 6.17%, with total volumes falling to 2,75,689 units from 2,93,802 units in January 2025. The drop in February was largely attributed to lower sales of scooters and mopeds, though some motorcycles like Apache, Raider, and Ronin posted MoM gains.
      Starting with the brand’s best-seller, TVS Jupiter registered 1,03,576 units, down 3.96% from January’s 1,07,847 units — a drop of over 4,200 units. Despite the dip, it remained TVS’s volume driver. Apache series, however, was a bright spot, rising 8.93% MoM to 37,594 units, up by 3,083 units over January.
      TVS XL moped saw a significant drop of 19.82%, slipping to 33,572 units from 41,872 units in January. In contrast, the Raider commuter motorcycle gained momentum, improving by 2.74% MoM to 28,132 units, from 27,382 units the previous month. Electric scooter sales for iQube fell slightly to 23,581 units, down 5.64% MoM compared to 24,991 units in January — despite the model’s strong YoY growth trend.
      Ntorq scooter dropped by 11.78%, with sales down to 20,992 units from 23,795 units. Other commuter offerings followed a similar trend — Radeon declined by 19.31%, Zest by 25.38%, and Sport by 4.76%. TVS Ronin saw a modest rise of 5.86%, growing to 3,846 units in February from 3,633 in January. Meanwhile, Star City and Apache 310 registered sharp drops of 22.20% and 22.89%, respectively. More

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      Hero Xpulse 210 First Ride Review – From Good To Better

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      Hero Xpulse 210 First Ride ReviewEver since Hero MotoCorp was coined after the split with Honda, the company has been a stalwart in the off-road genre. The torch of the mighty Impulse was taken over by Xpulse 200 and has received multiple updates after it was first launched. Now, Hero has just launched Xpulse 210, which is the most advanced and the most tech-loaded iteration of Xpulse brand yet.
      We got to sample this motorcycle at the national media drive event in Udaipur, Rajasthan, organised by Hero MotoCorp. After riding Xpulse 210 across varied terrains and off-road sessions, here’s what we think about Hero MotoCorp’s latest off-roader.
      Hero Xpulse 210 First Ride Review – Design & Appearance
      World’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, launched Xpulse 210 at the prestigious Auto Expo 2025. There are two variants of Xpulse 210 conveniently named Base & Top. Prices start from Rs 1.76 lakh (Ex-sh) for Base and Top costs Rs 1.86 lakh (Ex-sh). Top is the feature-loaded variant that gets all the bells and whistles.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Design
      There are four colours on offer with Xpulse 210 – Wild Red and Glacier White colourways with Base and Azure Blue and Alpine Silver colourways with Top. At the media drive event, Hero provided Rushlane an Xpulse 210 in Alpine Silver colourway. While it looks nice, I personally think Glacier White should be offered with Top variant for that clean aesthetic.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Design
      The company had showcased a more off-road version of Xpulse 210 at Auto Expo 2025, which will launch later. There’s a good probability that it will be launched only with Base variant. When compared to Xpulse 200, Xpulse 210 looks like an entirely different motorcycle, while still rocking that quintessential enduro bike look.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Muscular Fuel Tank
      Xpulse 210 looks a lot more muscular and beefy than Xpulse 200 4V, which is a good thing. It has significantly better road presence and the primary contributor towards this effect is the new fuel tank. It is taller and a lot wider thanks to the new tank shrouds. It almost looks like there is a semi fairing with Xpulse 210, which is not the case.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Lighting
      There’s a new front windshield which is taller and works quite well deflecting wind off riders even at highway speeds. Seat is a single-piece unit which is scooped out to offer a lower seat height and pillion area gets a slight step. The knuckle guards look better on Xpulse 210 and handlebar gets revised switchgear, especially with Top variant.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Design
      Rear section is a lot sharper in design with Xpulse 210 and exhaust is now set a little higher than on Xpulse 200. There’s LED lighting all around with Xpulse 210 in the form of LED headlights, LED tail lights and LED turn indicators. Sturdy rear luggage rack, revised front beak, and the 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster are notable elements.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Engine
      Specs & Hardware
      An untrained eye might think that Xpulse 210 is just an Xpulse 200 4V with the heart of Karizma XMR 210. That is not the case as Xpulse 210 is a completely different animal altogether. It is positioned on a different chassis featuring revised geometry and dynamics. Comparing the Base variant of Xpulse 200 4V with Xpulse 210, we can see that the newer bike is 32 mm longer and 10 mm wider.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Exhaust
      It also features a 19 mm longer wheelbase and seat height with standard variants (non Pro) is also increased by 5 mm. Ground clearance is the same 220 mm with standard versions of Xpulse 200 and Xpulse 210. Weight has gone up with Xpulse 210 as well and top-spec Top variant weighs in at 170 kg now. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels are a tried and tested combination. There are disc brakes at both ends and for the first time, Xpulse 210 got dual-channel ABS.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Tyres
      Xpulse 210 features the same 210cc engine as Karizma XMR 210, but is worked on to suit the character of Xpulse 210. For the very first time, an Xpulse is packing a liquid-cooled engine, a DOHC head, a slip and assist clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, dual-channel ABS which is switchable to unlock some fun and a TFT instrument cluster, among others. This TFT cluster is the most sophisticated Hero ever offered in its portfolio and it features music control, app connectivity and turn by turn navigation.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Brakes
      The 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cylinder engine on Xpulse is tuned to develop a peak power of 24.6 PS at 9,250 RPM and 20.7 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 RPM and is mated to a slip and assist clutch along with a 6-speed gearbox. This is the most powerful Xpulse yet and gets the most sought-after 6-speed gearbox for effortless highway cruising at triple digit speeds.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Suspension
      Ergonomics & Dynamics
      Xpulse 210 does an excellent job in containing the heat and dissipating it away from the rider as well. Rider is seated high and gets a commanding seating posture. I am a 182 cm tall individual and I could easily flat foot on both sides without any issues. Rider’s triangle is very relaxed and it did not induce any fatigue while seated on the pillion seat or standing. The footpegs are slightly forward set and offer a lot of comfort for highway rides.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Footpegs
      When standing and riding, Xpulse 210 offers optimum leverage for riders to grip it between their thighs. Xpulse 210 handles these speeds like a champ without breaking a sweat. This engine is tuned to achieve an optimum balance between tractability and effortless power delivery. Maintaining speeds of around 120 km/h on the highway is no problemo for Xpulse 210, thanks to the new engine and the added 6th gear. This motor does not hiccup even if you short shift and keep it at a higher gear than what is necessary.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Ergonomics
      There are far less vibrations on this engine, especially when compared to the one seen on Xtreme 250R. So, in a way, we kinda welcome Hero’s move to offer this 210cc engine on Xpulse 210 which is more suited for intended long distance touring. There are multiple luggage mounting provisions and there is a metal bash plate to protect the bike’s underbelly.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Switchgear
      Acceleration is quite brisk and Xpulse 210 gains speeds quite effortlessly. The revised geometry and the upgraded suspension setup ensures that Xpulse 210 is the best handling off-roader / enduro motorcycle Hero has ever launched. It is surprisingly agile and takes on corners with great ease, offering a great deal of confidence to riders, encouraging them to carry higher speeds into corners. Braking is quite sure-footed as well and is par for the performance ceiling that this motorcycle offers.
      Hero Xpulse 210 TFT Cluster Screen
      The bike that can do it all?
      Around Rs 2 lakh OTR is a compelling proposition for a one motorcycle that does it all. Xpulse 200 was the closest motorcycle to this concept, which was limited by highway cruising capability. Xpulse 210 fixes that and brings multiple new features and technology to the off-road genre at prices that rival brands are not even trying.
      Hero Xpulse 210 TFT Cluster Screen
      It looks better, rides better, performs significantly better, brakes better, packs better technology and meets all the requirements to be the only bike in your garage at around Rs 2 lakh (OTR) price point. However, that’s not the whole story. If there is one motorcycle that the OEM has continually updated and still kept loyalists wanting for more, it has to be Hero’s Xpulse.
      Hero Xpulse 210 USB Port
      Ever since it was first introduced, Hero has updated it multiple times. First, we got BS6 update, then we got the 4V update and then we got MY23 Xpulse 200 4V with updated switchgear and it introduced a Pro variant which offered factory-fitted Rally Kit contents for affordable prices.
      Hero Xpulse 210
      Despite the periodic updates, Hero didn’t quite capture the market and Xpulse brand never took off smashing sales charts. With the Xpulse 210, the same commotion exists as many prospective buyers might crave Hero’s new 250cc engine (debuted on Xtreme 250R) on this motorcycle or wish for the more off-road friendly Rally variant to be a available at launch. Instead of thinking what this bike could have been, we have to look at what it currently is.
      Hero Xpulse 210 LED Turn Indicators
      What it is, is the jack of all trades. It does everything right and there is not a single element which is missing or wrong on this motorcycle. Hero MotoCorp has hit it out of the park with Xpulse 210 where packaging is concerned. It could be the finest motorcycle around the Rs 2 lakh OTR mark that does it all – City commutes, Highway cruising and Off-roading.
      Hero Xpulse 210 Wire-spoke Wheels
      Hero Xpulse 210 is a lot more premium than what Xpulse 200 could have ever dreamt of and has significantly improved in terms of performance and dynamics. After finessing it with multiple iterations and updates, Hero MotoCorp has finally cracked the formula and this can easily be that one motorcycle around Rs 2 lakh OTR price point that can do it all. More

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      2025 Honda CBR150R Debuts With New Colours, Updates

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      2025 Honda CBR150RNew 2025 Honda CBR150R sports bike gets two new colours in Malaysia, while equipment list remains the same as earlier
      2025 Honda CBR150R has been launched with new colour options of Honda Tricolor and Silver. Price has been increased slightly by RM100, which is approximately Rs 2,000. Let’s check out the details of the new colour options introduced with the 2025 Honda CBR150R.
      2025 Honda CBR150R – New colours
      Among the two new colours introduced for the 2025 Honda CBR150R, the Honda Tricolor is the most captivating. It essentially highlights Honda’s rich motorsport heritage that’s all about speed and competition. Along with the dominant red colour that covers most of the surfaces, there are contrasting shades of white and blue. These can be seen most prominently on the side fairing and the fuel tank. Overall look and feel is further improved with the USD forks in golden finish.
      2025 Honda CBR150R
      Talking about the new Silver colour scheme, it is relatively sober in comparison to the Honda Tricolor option. Most exciting part is the contrasting accents in bright yellow colour. These can be seen across the front fascia, side fairing, fuel tank and seat section. With finer brush strokes used for the yellow shade, the overall look and feel seems a lot more refined. In a way, the Silver colour theme embodies sporty elegance, in contrast to the more ostentatious Honda Tricolor shade.
      In terms of its design, there are no changes to the 2025 Honda CBR150R. The bike draws inspiration from its larger-capacity siblings such as the CBR1000RR-R, CBR650R, and CBR250RR. Some of the key highlights include an aggressive front fascia, sleek dual LED headlamp setup with sharp DRLs, front-cowl-mounted trendy rear-view mirrors and a compact windscreen. The bike has a sculpted fuel tank, sporty fairing, split seats and upswept exhaust.
      2025 Honda CBR150R
      2025 Honda CBR150R – Performance, specs
      Equipment list for 2025 Honda CBR150R is the same as earlier. Powering the bike is a 149.2 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC engine that generates 16.09 hp and 13.7 Nm of torque. It is mated to a constant mesh, 6 speed gearbox and comes with an assist and slipper clutch. The engine is designed to deliver a powerful performance all while ensuring a smooth and responsive experience. The liquid cooling prevents overheating, something that is quite useful in demanding situations.
      2025 Honda CBR150R
      Honda CBR150R utilizes a diamond frame, suspended on USD forks at front and swing arm with monoshock (Pro-Link) system at the rear. The bike uses 17-inch wheels, wrapped with 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tubeless tyres. Braking setup comprises disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS. With a seat height of 788 mm, users can expect optimal control and handling. The bike’s kerb weight of 137 kg is also quite manageable.
      Safety features include an emergency stop signal (ESS) that warns other road users about emergency braking scenarios. Honda CBR150R is a 5-star rated bike, as per the MyMAP Program. It certifies that the bike complies with UN regulations, production standards and has the necessary safety features. Tech kit for Honda CBR150R includes a full digital colour instrument panel. It complements the bike’s sporty profile and displays a wide range of information in a clear, concise format. More

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      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – RE 350, Triumph 400, Honda 350, KTM 390

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      Triumph Speed 400Analyzing the 350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 charts, we can see that this segment favours Royal Enfield in a massive way. For context, the segment sold 88,296 units in total and 76,470 of them came out from Royal Enfield stables, constituting 86.59% of this segment’s total sales.
      With 88,296 units units sold in the month of February 2025, the 350cc to 450cc motorcycle segment registered a healthy 15.04% YoY growth over 76,755 units sold in February 2024, gaining 11,541 units in volume. However, there was a 2.50% MoM decline as the segment had sold 90,563 units in January 2025, losing 2,267 units in volume.
      350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025
      At the top of this list, we have Royal Enfield Classic 350 which sold 30,641 units and accounted for 34.70% of this segment’s total sales. Classic 350 registered 8.23% YoY and 0.19% MoM growth when compared to 28,310 units sold last year and 30,582 units sold a month before. Volume gain stood at 2,331 units YoY and 59 units MoM.
      In 2nd place, we have the Bullet 350 which sold 19,244 units last month and accounted for 21.79% of this segment’s total sales. Like Classic 350, Bullet 350 also fell into the green with 38.01% YoY growth over 13,944 units sold last year and 0.42% MoM growth over 19,163 units sold a month before. Volume gain stood at 5,300 units YoY (highest in this list) and 81 units MoM).
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – YoY
      In 3rd and 4th place, we have Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 with 16,599 and 7,207 units respectively. While it all green all the way for Hunter 350 with 36.93% YoY growth and 4.30% MoM growth, Meteor 350 fell into the red completely with 11.30% YoY decline and 13.93% MoM decline.
      Breaking Royal Enfield’s streak is Triumph’s 400 range (Speed 400, Speed T4 and Scrambler 400X) with 3,641 units sold last month. Numbers almost doubled YoY registering 96.28% YoY growth, gaining 1,786 units in volume. There was a 9.76% MoM decline, though. Jawa / Yezdi (retail) sales stood at 2,287 units and numbers fell into the red completely as there was 12.74% YoY and 16.93% MoM decline, losing 334 units in volume YoY and 466 units MoM.
      KTM 390 registered YoY and MoM growth
      The 5th Royal Enfield on this list is Himalayan 450 and it secured 7th position on this list with 2,158 units sold. It fell into the red as there was 5.27% YoY and 20.52% MoM decline. In 8th and 9th place, we have Honda’s H’ness CB350 and CB350 with 2,039 and 1,154 units sold respectively. There was no growth in sales in both YoY and MoM aspects.
      350cc to 450cc Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – MoM
      In 10th place, we have KTM’s 390 range (RC 390, 390 Duke, 390 Adventure) with 940 units sold and saw 7.67% YoY growth and 159.67% MoM growth. In 11th place, we have Harley-Davidson X440 with 660 units and saw 70.26% YoY decline and 25.09% MoM decline. Guerrilla 450 from Royal Enfield was next with 621 units sold and is recovering in sales MoM as there was a 77.94% MoM growth.
      Bajaj’s Pulsar 400 and Dominar 400 secured 13th and 14th positions on this list with 445 and 380 units sold last month. Aprilia RS457 pushed 181 units last month, Hero Mavrick 440 52 units, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 21 units, Aprilia Tuono 457 20 units and Kawasaki sold a total of 6 units last month comprising of Ninja, Eliminator and KLX motorcycles. More