Like VVA, Yamaha’s Big Bikes Kick In Late - But They’re Coming In Hot

Published July 15, 2025
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Sadly the Tenere reportedly may not make it here as Yamaha feels the bike may be too tall for Indians

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Yamaha big bike fans who have been feeling ‘blue’ about the launch delays - your patience is about to pay off! Speaking to a publication, Yamaha has reportedly confirmed that its long-awaited 700cc and 900cc motorcycles will finally hit the Indian roads, just a little later than expected.

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After years of speculation and also being showcased officially at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 (Auto Expo 2025), the brand reportedly explained that the delay was due to the requirement of fuel compliance. The brand’s big bikes are said to be updated to comply with E20 fuel. This is because India is aiming to make E20 the norm this year.

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So, What’s Coming?

Expect fan-favorites like the MT-07 and R7 with the iconic 689cc parallel-twin, famous for its grunt, playful character, and sheer versatility. Those wanting more power will get the MT-09 and the brand-new R9, both packing the thrilling 890cc inline triple that delivers punchy performance with Yamaha’s signature crossplane firing order.

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When Are They Coming?

From October 2025, all bikes sold in India must be compatible with petrol blended with 20% ethanol. Yamaha’s current big-bike line-up wasn’t built with this fuel in mind, especially since E20 isn’t a widespread standard globally. That said, Yamaha has made it clear - they have the technology ready and are actively working on homologation for India.

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CBU, CKD, Or DOA?

The bikes will be brought in as CBUs (Completely Built Units), meaning premium hardware, global quality, and all the tech goodies intact. This isn’t the first time Yamaha is launching its big bikes in India. The last big bike that the Japanese brand launched in the country was the enormously wheelie-friendly MT-09 back in 2016 at around Rs 10.20 lakh (ex-showroom). We’d be the happiest if the brand once again prices its upcoming big bikes sensibly like the MT-09, and not go down the *ahem* MT-03 and R3 *cough* path.

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Sad Day For ADV Enthu-Cutlets

Adventure fans, though, may have to temper expectations - Yamaha has hinted that the much-loved Tenere 700 may not make it here, mainly due to concerns over its tall seat height being impractical for many Indian riders.

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Just recently, a certain Austrian (now practically Indian) brand famous for its association with the Orange colour assumed the same for their Enduro bike - and faced a lot of backlash for it, especially from keyboard warriors. As a result of this, KTM had to launch the Global-Spec version of the 390 Enduro R here - let’s hope Yamaha has taken a note of this.

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Making a fantastic ADV and then being concerned about the seat height for a particular market sounds a little silly, if you ask us. It’s not like India has zero tall ADVs. In fact, the Ducati DesertX’s seat is also as tall as the Tenere 700, and that didn’t deter enthusiasts from buying it. Heck, even much lower down the price range, Hero brought in the Rally Kit for the XPulse 200, and folks who loved to get dirty got in line to get their hands on the optional kit.

ZigSays

With rivals like Triumph, Honda, and Kawasaki making waves in the mid and big-bike scene, Yamaha’s arrival comes at the perfect time for Indian riders hungry for sporty, soulful machines with that unmistakable Yamaha DNA tempered with Japanese engineering. No confirmed dates yet, but with homologation underway, it’s not a question of if - but when – and the countdown is on.