5 New High-Speed Motorcycles That Hit Indian Roads In May 2025

May 2025 saw a wave of high-performance motorcycle launches in India, with five new models entering the market across different segments. From middleweight cruisers to litre-class machines, manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Honda, and Triumph introduced bikes offering a range of engine capacities, riding features and design formats. Here’s a quick look at all the high-speed motorcycles that made their way to Indian roads last month.

Kawasaki launched the Versys X-300 in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.8 lakh. It is powered by a 296cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel-twin engine that produces 38.88 bhp and 26.1 Nm of torque, mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch. The Kawasaki Versys X-300 sports a single pod halogen unit, a tall windscreen, long fuel tank with tank extensions and upswept exhaust. Additionally, the bike features a chunky grab rail with a luggage rack.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched the Rebel 500 at Rs 5.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram). It will be available only in the Standard variant and a single colour option – Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic. Bookings are currently open and deliveries will begin in June 2025. The Honda Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 45.5 bhp at 8,500 RPM and 43.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

Triumph Motorcycles has launched the Scrambler 400 XC in India, a new model in its 400cc Modern Classic line-up. It is available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2,94,147 in Delhi. Triumph Scrambler 400 XC is powered by a 398cc single-cylinder TR-series engine, that produces 39.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 37.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm mated to a 6-speed gearbox is paired with a torque-assist clutch. The exhaust system features a stainless-steel silencer and raised twin-pipe design.

Honda launched the CB750 Hornet in India at Rs 8,59,500 (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 755cc twin-cylinder engine making 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm. Key features include a 41mm Showa fork, rear monoshock, twin front discs, and Michelin Road 6 tyres on 17-inch wheels. Riders get traction control, four riding modes, a slipper clutch, a TFT display and all-LED lighting. A bidirectional quickshifter is an accessory.

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP at an ex-showroom price of Rs 12,35,900. This motorcycle is powered by a 999cc inline four-cylinder engine, generating 154 bhp at 11,000 RPM and 107 Nm of torque at 9,000 RPM. It features a 6-speed gearbox along with an assist and slipper clutch. Suspension duties are handled by a Showa USD fork at the front and an Ohlins monoshock at the rear, both of which are fully adjustable. For braking, the CB1000 Hornet SP is equipped with twin 310mm discs featuring radially mounted Brembo Stylema calipers upfront and a 240mm disc at the rear.