Top 5 Enthusiast Bike Launches Of October 2025: From ADVs To Superbikes, There’s Something For Everyone

October was an absolute treat for motorcycle enthusiasts. We saw homegrown manufacturers stepping into new segments, to international giants refining their most iconic models. Here’s a quick rundown of the top 5 fun-to-ride bikes launched in October 2025.

TVS Apache RTX 300: TVS Goes Adventuring

TVS finally stepped into the adventure-touring segment with the new Apache RTX 300, priced from Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It’s powered by the all-new 300cc RT-XD4 single-cylinder engine, making segment-leading output figures, while also managing to look cool at the same time. With the launch of the Apache RTX 300, TVS aims to take the fight straight to the KTM 250 Adventure and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250, while undercutting both. 

Kawasaki Z900: Same Beast, Fresh Paint

Kawasaki’s legendary streetfighter, the Z900, has been refreshed for 2026 with two new colour schemes: Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black, and Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray. What else is new? Find out the answers in the 2026 Kawasaki Z900 launch report.

2025 Ducati Multistrada V2: Lighter, Smarter, And More Approachable

The newly-launched 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 is Ducati’s way of making long-distance touring more accessible without compromising its signature performance. Powered by a new 890cc V-twin engine making 115PS and 92Nm, the bike is almost 20kg lighter than its predecessor. It gets refined electronic aids, and with a redesigned seat and improved ergonomics, it’s friendlier for shorter riders too. Price starts at Rs 18.88 lakh for the base variant and goes up to Rs 21.29 lakh for the S variant (both ex-showroom, Delhi), placing it squarely against the Triumph Tiger 900 GT.

Ducati Panigale V2: The Lightest Panigale Yet

Ducati’s baby superbike, the 2025 Panigale V2, has been launched in India with a brand-new 890cc V-twin producing 120PS and 93.3Nm. While the output is lower than before (35PS less than before), the bike’s focus has clearly shifted to agility and approachability as it is lighter, and also has engine internals designed in a way to ensure more affordable maintenance costs. Here’s the cherry on top: it in fact, costs less than before!

Kawasaki Versys-X 300: The Familiar Twin Gets A Minor Update

Rounding off the month is the 2026 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 launch. Priced at Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom, same as before), it remains mechanically identical to the 2025 model, but gets a mild cosmetic update and drops the blue colour option.

The 296cc parallel-twin engine continues to make 40PS and 26Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Built on a backbone frame with long-travel suspension and spoked wheels, it remains India’s most affordable twin-cylinder ADV. That said, with bikes like the TVS Apache RTX 300 entering the fray, the Versys now feels dated in comparison.