The adventure bikes craze is growing in the Indian two-wheeler market, with companies such as Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto working on new motorcycles. It includes 5 new Adventure Bikes ranging from 750cc twin-cylinder bikes to electric off-roaders. These bikes can come with different options for Indian riders.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750
Royal Enfield's new Himalayan 750 will be the company's biggest adventure bike so far. Unveiled at EICMA 2026, the bike is powered by a 743cc air and oil-cooled parallel-twin engine. This engine produces 55 hp of power and 63 Nm of torque. It will get a 6-speed gearbox, 5 riding modes, cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control. It also gets a 4-inch TFT display and a 19-inch front wheel.
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Hero Xpulse 450
Hero MotoCorp introduced the Xpulse 450 at EICMA 2026. It has a 421cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 46.7 hp of power and 38 Nm of torque. It features a 6-speed gearbox, KYB USD front forks and 225mm of suspension travel. The 7-inch TFT screen gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The overseas delivery of this bike is likely to start in 2027.
Bajaj Trekker Dual Sport
Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch a special Dual Sport motorcycle for the first time. Spotted during testing, the bike features a taller front mudguard, longer suspension travel, taller exhaust and an upright riding position. It is likely to get a powertrain based on the 250cc engine from the Pulsar N250. The bike may be launched in Brazil initially and then in India.
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Hero Xpulse 150
Hero's Xpulse 150 is introduced with a 150cc engine. It produces 12.2 PS of power and 12.8 Nm of torque. The weight of this bike with 5-speed gearbox is 141.5 kg. 220mm ground clearance, 826mm seat height and 19-inch front wheel make it useful for off-road riding. There is no information about the launch in India yet.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric
The electric Himalayan is being developed under Royal Enfield's HIM-E project. The first prototype of this bike was showcased at EICMA 2023. The company then changed its design and technology. Testing of this electric bike has also been done in hilly areas. The company focuses on testing the battery space, chassis and off-road capabilities. Although there is talk of her entry from 2027, the actual production may take much longer.