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The 2025 Yezdi Roadster debuts with a reworked engine, ABS modes, dual-handlebar options, and extensive customisation. Priced from ₹2.09 lakh, it brings modern tech while preserving Yezdi’s legacy.
Jawa Yezdi motorcycles announced the 2025 Yezdi Roadster, and the motorcycle is a total banger. Following a “Born Out of Line” design philosophy and with individuality at its core, the roadster is available at an ex-showroom pricing that the article covers below, along with more known facts.
While we warmly embrace the present, it’s important to have a glimpse of what inspires the brand to present excellent motorcycles to its customers.
The legend of Yezdi emerged when Rustom and Farrokh Irani began manufacturing motorcycles in India under licence from Jawa, a Czech company, during the 1960s. The Yezdi brand became synonymous with reliable and charismatic motorcycles, deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Indian roads and enthusiasts over decades.
As time went by and more competitors arose with lighter, more fuel-efficient international bikes and new emission regulations that phased out two-stroke engines, Yezdi had to cease producing the Roadking and the classic Yezdi Roadster by 1996.
Though both the Yezdi brand and the Roadster have been gloriously revived as Classic Legends, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, put forth their interests and delivered an engineering marvel to appeal to new generations while paying homage to the original Yezdi ethos.
The highly successful CZ 250 Motocross, which Jaroslav Falta famously piloted in the 1974 motocross world championship, served as inspiration for the original Yezdi Roadster.
The Yezdi Roadking, another one of the best Yezdi motorcycles, was developed and launched in 1978 due to the CZ 250's success. Powering the Yezdi Roadking was a 246.3 cc, two-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with twin exhaust ports. This engine produced a maximum power output of 16 bhp at 5,000 rpm and a peak torque of 2.43 kgm (approx. 23.8 Nm) at 4,250 rpm. The bore and stroke measured 70 mm and 64 mm, respectively, with a compression ratio of 8.2:1. The motorcycle was equipped with a kick-starter, a 4-speed manual gearbox, and a unique single rod for both kick-starting and gear shifting.
The chassis featured a single square-tube frame, and the suspension setup included telescopic hydraulic forks at the front and hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. The Roadking rode on 3.25 x 16-inch spoke wheels, both front and back. Braking was handled by a twin-cam double-leading shoe drum brake at the front and a single-cam single-leading shoe drum at the rear.
In terms of specifications, the Yezdi Roadking measured 2,000 mm in length, 750 mm in width, and 1,100 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1,350 mm. The dry weight was around 134 kg, while the wet weight was about 144 kg. Its fuel tank capacity was 16 litres. The standard electricals included a 12V, 5Ah battery, a 12V 35W headlamp, and a 12V 5W tail lamp.
Special features unique to the Roadking included twin-barrel exhausts, a semi-automatic clutch system, and a “semi-clutch” system that aided smoother gear transitions during riding.
Continuing its tradition of successful motorcycles, Yezdi has launched the 2025 Roadster, which replaces the 2024 Roadster with loads of improvements and customisations that we are covering below.
The 2025 Roadster features an OBD-2B compliant 334 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-valve Alpha 2 Series engine, but engineers have reworked its mapping for a stronger response at lower gears. The torque has increased from 29.4 Nm (2024) to 30 Nm (2025), while power remains around 29.23 bhp. The gearing has also been recalibrated for better acceleration through a new 45-tooth rear sprocket, giving the Roadster sharper pick-up without compromising its cruising ability.
The six-speed gearbox with slip-and-assist clutch carries forward from 2024, but smoother shifts underline the refinement upgrades. The bike’s top speed remains 140 km/h, but the focus this year is clearly on tractable power delivery that is usable in city riding and on highways.
The suspension setup remains familiar, with a 41 mm telescopic fork at the front and twin shocks at the rear, now displaying five-step preload adjustability with easier two-step manual fine-tuning. The rake angle of 29 degrees has been retained, maintaining relaxed cruiser manners with improved mid-corner stability.
Where the 2025 version improves is in rider ergonomics: Yezdi now offers dual handlebar options, which are hydroformed flat bars for a modern stance and classic tubular bars for relaxed touring, which was something not available in 2024.
The wheelbase remains 1440 mm, but the slightly taller seat height of 795 mm (+5 mm) offers a more commanding posture while still being approachable.
No radical overhaul here, but the double-cradle chassis has been retuned for increased rigidity and weight distribution. The ground clearance of 175 mm is unchanged, a boon for Indian roads and mild off-road stretches.
The tyre setup stays true to the cruiser formula: 18-inch tubeless front, 17-inch tubeless rear. Braking, however, has noticeably advanced, with the front dual-piston radial ByBre calliper paired with a rear single-piston axial unit ensuring a more precise bite than the outgoing axial setup of 2024. The continuing dual-channel ABS system now integrates three switchable ABS modes: Rain, Road, and Off-road, a significant upgrade for 2025.
Where the 2024 Roadster was relatively minimalist, the 2025 edition leans heavily into smart practicality. It now comes with Bluetooth connectivity with call and message alerts, an integrated USB charging port for touring convenience, and a detachable pillion seat, adding modularity for solo riders.
Despite the added equipment, Yezdi has managed to keep the kerb weight at 194 kg, only marginally heavier than the 2024 version. Mileage is rated at 28.53 km/l (ARAI-certified), on par with last year’s efficiency, which is strengthening the balance between performance and economy.
The 12.5-litre fuel tank provides this year’s Roadster with a riding range of over 300 km, in line with touring expectations.
One of the biggest highlights of the 2025 Roadster is its factory-backed personalisation. Yezdi now offers over six factory-custom packages along with more than 50 accessories, ranging from touring kits, different cowls (no-cowl, semi, and full), LED or non-LED turn indicators, and two styling variations for the taillight, which are a tyre-hugger-mounted setup or an integrated 2-in-1 indicator-plus-taillight arrangement.
With prices now placed at INR 2.09 to INR 2.25 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2025 Roadster grabs a slight premium over its predecessor. However, the brand is backing this hike with added technology, functionality, and aesthetics. Moreover, Yezdi plans to expand its dealer footprint to 350 to 400 outlets by Diwali 2025, ensuring better accessibility and after-sales support than the 2024 ownership experience.
Also notable is the new 4-year or 50,000 km warranty, showing a clear step above the previous coverage.
The 2024 Yezdi Roadster revived nostalgia with modern engineering, but the 2025 model pushes boundaries in every meaningful aspect. From a torque-rich, better-calibrated engine to dual-handlebar options, ABS riding modes, improved braking, and expanded customisation, this year’s iteration of the Yezdi Roadster feels like it is finally stepping into its own identity rather than being a segment chaser.
To conclude, for buyers in 2025, the Yezdi Roadster delivers better value, better features, and a more comprehensive ownership package, making it one of the most complete neoclassic cruisers under INR 2.5 lakh in the Indian market.