India’s 2025 top 5 adventure bikes, which offer affordable thrill, with Hero Xpulse 210, TVS Apache RTX, KTM 250 Adventure, Yezdi Adventure, and Suzuki V-Strom SX under Rs. 2.5 lakh.
In India, Adventure bikes are gaining popularity among motorcycle enthusiasts for their off-roading capabilities. The TVS Apache RTX, which is an off-road touring motorcycle, is the newest entry in this segment to tap the adventure enthusiasts in the country. New buyers are readily shifting toward middleweight adventure bikes, which are capable of both off-road and long-distance rides with comfort. There are so many models in the market, and choosing the best five adventure bikes is very difficult. Although there are some affordable options for the Diwali season.
| Bike Model | Engine | Power (bhp) | Torque (Nm) | Price (Ex-Showroom) | Key Features |
| Hero Xpulse 210 | 210cc, liquid-cooled | 24.2 | 20.7 | Rs. 1.62– Rs. 1.71 lakh | LED projector, TFT display, Dual-channel switchable ABS, Ride modes |
| TVS Apache RTX | 299.1cc, liquid-cooled | 35.5 | 28.5 | Rs. 1.99– Rs. 2.34 lakh | Ride modes, Quickshifter, 5-inch TFT, Cruise control, TPMS |
| KTM 250 Adventure | 249.07cc, liquid-cooled | 30.6 | 25 | Rs. 2.40 lakh | Off-road ABS, Quickshifter+, LCD with Bluetooth, Ride-by-wire |
| Yezdi Adventure (2025) | 334cc, liquid-cooled | 29.2 | 29.9 | Rs. 1.98 lakh | Twin LED headlights, Traction control, Switchable ABS, Navigation |
| Suzuki V-Strom SX | 249cc, oil-cooled | 26.1 | 22.2 | Rs. 1.98 lakh | Dual-tone graphics, Bluetooth cluster, LED lights, Touring design |
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Hero Xpulse 210
First in the list is Hero Xpulse 210, which get its world premiere at EICMA 2024 in Italy and a public appearance in India at Bharat Mobility Global Expo, January 2025. It has two variants, one is base and other is top with the price tag of Rs 1.62 lakh and Rs 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. It is one of the most affortable and a capable adventure motorcycles available from Hero Motor Corp in India.
It has ground clearance of 220 mm and 210 mm of front suspension with 205 mm of Rear suspension. The Hero Xpulse 210 is equipped with 210cc liquid-cooled engine, which produce 24.2 bhp of power and 20.7 Nm of peak torque along with 6-speed gearbox setup. It also has additional features like LED projector headlamp, 4.2-inch TFT display and Dual-channel switchable ABS with Road, Off-Road and Rally modes, which improve the overall performance of the bike.
TVS Apache RTX
Next in the list is the TVS Apache RTX, which is a middleweight adventure touring motorcycle. It comes in three variants, Base, Top and BTO (Built to Order) with the price tag of Rs 1.99 lakh, Rs 2.14 lakh and Rs 2.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively. The TVS Apache RTX is a newly launched and the first adv motorcycle from TVS in India.
The TVS Apache RTX is equipped with 299.1cc liquid-cooled engine, which can produce 35.5 bhp of power and 28.5 Nm of peak torque. Its additional features are the Ride modes which are Urban, Rain, Tour and Rally, Bi-directional quickshifter, 5-inch TFT cluster with Bluetooth connection, Class-D headlamp with DRLs, Cruise control, Linear traction control, Adjustable levers, Map mirroring and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, which also improve overall safety during adventure.
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KTM 250 Adventure
The third in the list is KTM 250 Adventure, which is Positioned below from KTM 390 Adventure at a price of Rs 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It comes in two variants, one is single and other is fully loaded with two colours option, Electronic Orange and Ceramic White in Dakar-inspired Rally design. It has 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.
The KTM 250 Adventure is equipped with 249.07cc liquid-cooled engine, which produce 30.6 bhp of power and 25Nm of torque with 6-speed transmission box mounted on Split-trellis frame with front and rear dis. It also has additional features like Off-road ABS, 5-inch LCD with Bluetooth connection, Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire throttle and a USB-C port for charging.
Yezdi Adventure (2025)
Fourth in the list is new 2025 Yezdi Adventure, price at Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom) after the GST rate cuts in India. It launched on : June 4, 2025 with Forest Green, Ocean Blue, Desert Khaki and Tornado Black in matte finish and Wolf Grey and Glacier White in gloss finish.
The 2025 Yezdi Adventure is equiooed with 334cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled Alpha2 engine, which produce 29.2 bhp of power and 29.9 Nm of peak torque. It has the ground clearance of 220 mm, which is the best in this segment. It also have additional feature like Twin LED headlights, Traction control, Switchable ABS (Road, Rain and Off-Road), Digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connection, Turn-by-turn navigation and USB charging port.
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Suzuki V-Strom SX
Last but not least is the Suzuki V-Strom SX, which launched last month with refreshed graphics in dual-tone colours options like Pearl Fresh Blue + Glass Sparkle Black, Champion Yellow No. 2 + Glass Sparkle Black and Pearl Glacier White + Metallic Mat Stellar Blue and Glass Sparkle Black in single-tone colour. It has a price tag of Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is positioned itself as an entry-level Suzuki adventure bike in India.
