The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was a great platform for manufacturers to flex their muscles, and Hero MotoCorp went all guns blazing with as many as four launches and even flaunting its concepts and prototypes, but others had something cool in store, too.
BMW CONCEPT F 450 GS
The world has been thirsting after the mid-displacement ADV since its EICMA 2024 debut, and seeing it in the flesh only made that feeling stronger. The Bavarian giant has left no stone unturned to make it the most desirable ADV in this segment. Even though this is a concept, it isn’t far off from its production guise. Sure, the headlight will need something more than those puny LEDs, and the Akrapovic end-can will make way for something more ‘factory’, but apart from that, this is what the production version may look like. So, the big TFT, multi-controller and the tubeless wire-spoke rims could be standard, however, just like this concept, adjustability for the suspension could be limited to preload for the rear. Of course, the 450cc parallel-twin can’t be left out of the conversation, right? With 48 bhp on tap, this could perhaps be all the ADV most of us will ever need in India. Now, only to wait for it to grace our roads.
TVS RTSX CONCEPT
Supermotos are back in fashion, and TVS too wants in on the action it seems. The RTSx was one of the (if not THE) hottest concepts at the show. Supermotos are wild as is, and TVS added its own flair with the translucent body panels, bold colour choices and a clean underseat exhaust tucked under… well, the seat. Even though this is a concept, the use of TVS’ RT-XD4 299cc engine gives us hope that one day this bike may make it to production. And if the 34-bhp and 2.8-kgm performance doesn’t tickle your fancy, the 143-kg kerb weight should.
TVS VISION IQUBE CONCEPT
Dreamy, outlandish and utopian — a ‘vision’ concept almost always has to tick these three boxes and the Vision iQube concept was no different. And the concept made it very clear that it takes the ‘Qube’ bit seriously… perhaps a bit too much. That said, the diamond-like elements for the headlight, on the side panel and the switchgear did look stunning. Since sky’s the limit with a ‘vision’ concept, TVS didn’t shy away from using an hydraulically-adjustable seat, an HUD, floating buttons and even a fibreglass partition on the floorboard. Hopefully, the removable batteries will make it to production much earlier.
YAMAHA TENERE 700 WORLD RAID
As always, Yamaha was a tease, flaunting its arsenal with no hopes of an India debut. The World Raid builds upon the already-successful formula of the Tenere by adding dual fuel tanks with a combined capacity of 23 litres that should last for up to 500 km. Electronics isn’t the strongest suit of this ADV and it only has a three-mode ABS to flaunt. But the adjustable KYB suspension, Ohlins steering damper and the massive 255-mm ground clearance should make its intentions clear. Interestingly, the World Raid is the only variant of this ADV that’s yet to be updated, and Yamaha chose only this one to showcase at the Expo.
HERO XPULSE 210
Everyone had been demanding more from the XPulse, and now Hero has delivered! Bigger engine? Check. More performance? Double check. A sixth gear? Of course! Doesn’t this XPulse already sound like a better, versatile proposition than the current one? Highway touring may not feel out of its league anymore. And despite all of that, the XPulse continues to have good off-road hardware. Yes, Hero did have a ‘Rally’ variant, too, but didn’t reveal any details about the pricing or its availability.
YAMAHA LANDER XTZ 250
The FZ-25 has seen the end of its road in India, but for those whose lives start where the tarmac ends, Team Blue has the Lander. We are already familiar with the 249cc air-/oil-cooled engine making a humble 20.5 bhp and 2 kgm on the FZ-25. This ADV carries the same unit with some off-road-y goodness. It has all the right ingredients to make for a great dual-purpose motorcycle, and with the Kawasaki KLX 230 in the picture, the possibility of the Lander landing in India can’t be ruled out. And going by the recent price cuts on the R3 and MT-03, Yamaha might price this one just right.
HERO XOOM 160
The Xoom 160 is not really a new model, is it? Yet, this was one of the most exciting products at the Expo because it finally made it to production. This is not only the first maxi-scooter from the company, but also features a new 156cc liquid-cooled engine. With 14.6 bhp and 1.4 kgm at disposal, this scooter poses a serious threat to the Aerox 155. But unlike the Aerox, this scooter ventures into the ADV-scooter territory with this design and also 14-inch dual-purpose tyres. Practicality of a scooter with the versatility of a motorcycle? That’s a win-win, right?
HERO XOOM 125
Okay, Hero is a bit too late to the 125ccc sporty scooter segment, but the Xoom 125 didn’t disappoint. This is one of the few scooters in India to flaunt 14-inch wheels. And with 9.8 bhp and 1.03 kgm, the performance is on par with its competitors. Of course, styling is key in this segment, and Hero did a pretty good job, too. From its sleek headlight and sharp body panels to the split tail lights and sequential indicators, everything screams sporty. Not bad for something that will cost under Rs. 87,000.
HERO XTREME 250R
To rattle the quarter-litre naked segment, Hero brought its Xtreme 250R to the Expo. And staying true to its name, the design of the bike is extreme. The sinister-looking headlight, floating tank shrouds, muscular fuel tank and the stubby tail make it visually desirable. Complementing the design is its hardware — the 249.03cc engine that makes 30 bhp and 2.5 kgm — the same as the 250 Duke. Hero even claims it is the fastest bike in the segment.
SUZUKI E-ACCESS
While the country was awaiting the e-Burgman, Suzuki surprised everyone with the debut of the electrified Access. This e-scooter looks distinctively different from its petrol-powered counterpart. With an IDC range of 95 km and a top speed of 71 kph, this isn’t the most appealing e-scooter on paper. However, with a fast charger, a full charge can be achieved in just over two hours. Most of its underpinnings are shared with the Access 125, which should help keep the production cost in check. Though Suzuki didn’t reveal the price at the Expo, it is likely to be priced close to the Rs.1 lakh price mark.
