To bank on the growing demand of adventure motorcycles in India. A number of major and new automakers are getting ready to launch their ADVs in the country. So if you are someone who is planning to buy one in the next six months. Here is the list of the upcoming adventure motorcycles in India.
The Chennai based bikemaker Royal Enfield has finally unveiled the Himalayan 750 at EICMA 2026. The company is expected to announce its Indian prices at Motoverse 2026, which is scheduled from November 27 to 29 in Goa. Reports suggest that bookings could also begin on November 27. The motorcycle will be positioned above the existing Himalayan 450.
Now, coming to the engine, the Himalayan 750 gets a newly developed 743cc air-oil-cooled parallel-twin motor. This engine produces 55 PS and 63 Nm of torque. Royal Enfield claims that 90 percent of the peak torque is available from just 3,500 rpm. It also gets a 2-into-1 exhaust system, magnesium engine covers and a 17.8-litre fuel tank.
In terms of hardware, the Himalayan 750 gets 43 mm fully adjustable Showa USD front forks with 190 mm of travel and a rear monoshock with 175 mm of travel. It rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels. Other important figures of this flagship adventure motorcycle include 205 mm of ground clearance, an 815 mm seat height and a weight of 224 kg.
The Himalayan 750 also became the first Royal Enfield to get twin front disc brakes. Apart from this, it gets five riding modes, cruise control, a six-axis IMU, switchable ABS, a 4-inch circular TFT display and tyre pressure monitoring. As for pricing, reports suggest that it could start at around Rs 3.79 lakh (ex-showroom), with the top variant costing approximately Rs 4.73 lakh.
Next up, we have the Norton Atlas, which has been developed by the TVS-owned British motorcycle manufacturer. This motorcycle has already been unveiled internationally and is expected to make its way to India. It is the more off-road-focused model in Norton’s new middleweight adventure motorcycle range.
Mechanically, the Atlas gets a 585cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft. This engine produces 69 PS and 57.5 Nm of torque. It comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox, slipper clutch and a bidirectional quickshifter.
On the hardware side of things, the Atlas gets a steel trellis frame, fully adjustable KYB suspension and a 19-inch front wheel. Braking duties are handled by twin 310 mm front discs with radially mounted callipers. The standard motorcycle has a claimed wet weight of 188 kg, while the Atlas Apex weighs 192 kg.
In terms of features, the Atlas gets an 8-inch touchscreen TFT display, five riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control and cornering cruise control. It also offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, navigation and over-the-air updates. However, Norton has not announced its official India launch date or pricing.
In addition to the standard Norton Atlas, the company will also be launching the Atlas GT as well. Now although it shares its engine and platform with the standard Atlas. The GT is designed primarily for highway touring. It gets 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends, compared to the 19-inch front wheel offered on the standard Atlas.
The Atlas GT uses the same 585cc parallel-twin engine which makes 69 PS and around 57 Nm. It also gets a 6-speed gearbox with a bidirectional quickshifter. The motorcycle also uses a 16-tooth front sprocket and a 47-tooth rear sprocket. Moving to the suspension, the Atlas GT gets 43 mm KYB USD front forks with 140 mm of travel and a rear monoshock with adjustable preload.
Braking duties are handled by twin 310 mm front discs and a 270 mm rear disc. It also gets tubeless tyres, an 8-inch touchscreen, five riding modes and advanced rider assistance systems. Norton has not confirmed the Atlas GT’s India launch date or price. However, the company is expected to introduce the standard Atlas in India first, with the GT getting launched later.
Next up, we have the Hero Xpulse 421, which has already been spotted testing in Ladakh. This motorcycle will be positioned above the existing Xpulse range and is expected to compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure.
Starting with the design, the test motorcycle has been seen with a tall windscreen, large fuel tank, wire-spoke wheels and long-travel suspension. It is also expected to use an entirely new steel trellis frame. Mechanically, the Xpulse 421 could get a new liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with a displacement of around 420cc.
Although Hero has not revealed the official specifications. Reports suggest that it could produce approximately 40 PS or more. As for the features, the motorcycle could get a large TFT instrument cluster, new switchgear, multiple riding modes and cruise control. The Xpulse 421 is expected to arrive sometime in 2027, with prices likely to range between Rs 2.70 lakh and Rs 2.90 lakh (ex-showroom). However, these figures have not been confirmed by Hero.
Finally, the fifth motorcycle on this list is the upcoming Bajaj 250cc adventure bike. This motorcycle has already been spotted testing multiple times on Indian roads. Some of the test mules were seen alongside the Pulsar N250, suggesting that Bajaj could use the same engine.
For those who may not be aware, the Pulsar N250 gets a 249cc air/oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine which makes 24.1 PS and 21.5 Nm of torque. The upcoming adventure motorcycle could use this engine with different tuning to suit touring and off-road riding.
In terms of hardware, the test motorcycle was seen with spoke wheels, long-travel suspension and disc brakes at both ends. Reports also suggest that it could get a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. Moving to the features, the new Bajaj ADV could get a TFT instrument cluster similar to the updated Pulsar N250.
Other expected features include Google Maps mirroring, ride-by-wire throttle, multiple riding modes and switchable ABS. The motorcycle could be launched in India by the end of 2026 or in early 2027. However, Bajaj has not officially confirmed its name, engine specifications, pricing or launch date.