New Bikes Launched in India: 2 to 9 November 2026

Four motorcycles launched in India between 2 and 9 November 2026: the BMW F 450 GS Sport at Rs 5.90 lakh, the Kawasaki Z650 S at Rs 7.59 lakh, the Ducati Desmo450 EDX and MX Factory at Rs 18.55 lakh and Rs 21.26 lakh, and the Hero Xtreme 125R Stealth Edition at Rs 1.16 lakh (all ex-showroom). India Bike Week also confirmed its dates: 4 and 5 December in Panchgani. Here are the prices, the specs that matter and what each one means for riders.

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BMW F 450 GS Sport: Rs 5.90 lakh

BMW Motorrad India has added a fourth variant to the F 450 GS range. The Sport costs Rs 5.90 lakh and sits between the Exclusive (Rs 5.55 lakh) and the GS Trophy (Rs 6.15 lakh). The base variant is now Rs 5.35 lakh, up from Rs 4.70 lakh at the April launch.

The Sport gets almost everything the GS Trophy has except the Easy Ride Clutch: Sport suspension, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro, off-road footrests, a clear Rallye windscreen, hand guards, a plastic engine guard and Racing Red paint.

Rider’s take: for riders who want the GS Trophy’s off-road kit and like to work a normal clutch, the Sport saves Rs 25,000. On broken ghat roads and river crossings, the suspension and footrests matter more than the paint.

Kawasaki Z650 S: Rs 7.59 lakh

The Z650 S is priced at Rs 7.59 lakh, Rs 33,000 more than the standard Z650 (Rs 7.26 lakh), and deliveries have started. It uses the same 649cc parallel twin with 68 PS and 64 Nm, and a 6-speed gearbox.

The additions are a 4.3-inch colour TFT with Kawasaki’s Rideology app, and KTRC traction control. A quickshifter is available as an accessory. Kerb weight is 193 kg, 5 kg more than the Z650.

Rider’s take: traction control is the feature worth paying for here. Wet patches, diesel spills and gravel on corner exits are normal on Indian roads, and a 68 PS twin can spin the rear tyre on all three.

Ducati Desmo450 EDX and MX Factory: from Rs 18.55 lakh

Ducati launched its first single-cylinder off-road bikes in India on 5 November. The Desmo450 EDX enduro bike costs Rs 18.55 lakh and the Desmo450 MX Factory motocross bike costs Rs 21.26 lakh. Bookings are open at Ducati dealers.

• Engine: 449.6cc liquid-cooled single, 63.5 hp at 9,400 rpm and 53.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm.

• Electronics: traction control, launch control, engine brake control and a bi-directional quickshifter.

• Weight without fuel: 107.1 kg for the EDX and 104 kg for the MX Factory.

• EDX: 8.5-litre tank, Showa suspension, Pirelli Scorpion XC tyres.

• MX Factory: titanium Akrapovic exhaust and fully adjustable 49mm Showa forks.

Rider’s take: these are competition machines, not touring bikes. Their arrival says premium dirt riding in India is now a market brands take seriously, which is good news for the tracks and training schools that grow it.

Hero Xtreme 125R Stealth Edition: Rs 1.16 lakh

Hero MotoCorp’s new top variant of the Xtreme 125R costs Rs 1.16 lakh, Rs 6,000 more than the dual-channel ABS variant. The engine is unchanged: 124.7cc, air-cooled, 11.4 hp and 10.5 Nm.

It is the only Xtreme 125R with a 4.2-inch colour TFT, which pairs with a phone for turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts and music control. It also gets tyre pressure monitoring, which Hero calls a first in the segment.

Rider’s take: tyre pressure is the check new riders skip most often, and a 125cc commuter is where many of them start. Putting it on the dash of a Rs 1.16 lakh bike is a small change that can prevent real crashes.

Also this week: TVS RTR 125 LC shown at EICMA

TVS revealed the RTR 125 LC at EICMA in Milan for European A1 licence holders. It has a 125cc liquid-cooled engine with 14.7 hp, a 6-speed gearbox, a trellis frame, a 41mm USD fork and dual-channel ABS. TVS has not announced India plans or prices.

For the other big reveals from Milan, including the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750, read our EICMA 2026 recap.

India Bike Week 2026: 4 and 5 December, Panchgani

India Bike Week returns to Panchgani, Maharashtra on 4 and 5 December 2026, its second year at the venue. A one-day pass starts at Rs 1,999 and the two-day Platinum pass costs Rs 7,000. The festival has four race events (dirt, off-road, time trial and arena) with Rs 12 lakh in prize money; racers need an FMSCI licence, which can be taken at sign-up.

Riding to Panchgani from Mumbai or Pune with your group? Plan the ghat section for daylight. Royal Enfield Motoverse follows on 27 to 29 November in Vagator, Goa; see our riding festival calendar for November 2026 to January 2027 for every major meet this season.

What this week tells riders

Launches this week ran from a Rs 1.16 lakh 125cc to a Rs 21 lakh motocross bike, and the common thread was electronics: TFT dashes, traction control and tyre pressure monitoring are moving down the price ladder. Retail numbers for November will show whether the festive season, which fell in November this year, lifts sales after October’s dip; we explained that dip in October 2026 two-wheeler sales.

FAQs

Which bikes launched in India in the first week of November 2026?

The BMW F 450 GS Sport (Rs 5.90 lakh), Kawasaki Z650 S (Rs 7.59 lakh), Ducati Desmo450 EDX (Rs 18.55 lakh) and MX Factory (Rs 21.26 lakh), and the Hero Xtreme 125R Stealth Edition (Rs 1.16 lakh). All prices are ex-showroom.

What is the price of the BMW F 450 GS Sport?

The F 450 GS Sport costs Rs 5.90 lakh ex-showroom. The range starts at Rs 5.35 lakh for the base variant and tops out at Rs 6.15 lakh for the GS Trophy.

When and where is India Bike Week 2026?

India Bike Week 2026 is on 4 and 5 December in Panchgani, Maharashtra. One-day passes start at Rs 1,999.

Is the TVS RTR 125 LC coming to India?

TVS revealed the RTR 125 LC at EICMA for Europe and has not announced an India launch or price.

Sources: Autocar India on the F 450 GS Sport, Autocar India on the Xtreme 125R Stealth, Autocar India on India Bike Week 2026.

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