Top 5 Middleweight Motorcycles Under ₹10 Lakh to Consider in India
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The Suzuki GSX-8R is a model of the company:
The 2025 Suzuki GSX-8R, which was introduced in June 2025 at an ex-showroom price of ₹9.25 lakh, keeps to the Japanese manufacturer's design language. The middleweight sports motorcycle is powered by a 776 cc parallel-twin engine that is now compliant with OBD-2B, producing 81.8 bhp and 78 Nm of torque. With a 270-degree crankshaft and four valves per cylinder, this DOHC engine produces a distinctive exhaust sound and a torquey powerband.
In terms of hardware, the GSX-8R has Showa inverted forks in the front and a link-type mono-shock in the back with a pre-load adjuster. For braking, there are 310 mm dual discs at the front with radial-mounted four-piston calipers, and a single disc at the back.
The motorcycle features Suzuki's Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), a collection of electronic assistance tools designed to improve safety, control, and flexibility in different road conditions. Additional features comprise a drive mode selector, traction control, a bi-directional quick shifter, and a ride-by-wire throttle system.
Triumph Daytona 660:
The Triumph Daytona 660 is a versatile supersport that strikes a balance between performance, agility, and comfort. Priced at ₹9.72 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle carries on the legendary nameplate after the Daytona 675 was retired due to more stringent emissions regulations. It produces a claimed 94 bhp at 11,250 rpm and a peak torque of 69 Nm at 8,250 rpm from a liquid-cooled 660 cc inline three-cylinder engine. The bike also produces 80 percent of its peak torque as low as 3,150 rpm, according to Triumph.
The Daytona 660 is based on a tubular steel frame with a dual-sided swingarm. The bike rides on 17-inch cast aluminum alloys with 310 mm floating discs and a 4-pot radial calliper up front, and a 210 mm disc with a single-pot sliding calliper in the back. It is supported by 41 mm Showa USD front forks and a single Showa monoshock with pre-load adjustment in the back.
The supersport is outfitted with a TFT dashboard with 'My Triumph' connection, manufactured by Triumph. Additionally, the bike has traction control, ABS, and three riding modes.
Honda CB750 Hornet:
The 2025 Honda CB750 Hornet retains the streetfighter design DNA that underpins the Hornet series while continuing to share its powerplant with the XL750 Transalp. The bike costs ₹8.59 lakh (ex-showroom) and is only sold through BigWing and BigWing TopLine dealerships. With the MY25 update, the middleweight streetfighter receives a sportier appearance, revised suspension settings, a new TFT display, and a dual projector headlamp.
The CB750 Hornet, which has a peak speed of 205 kmph, is powered by a 755 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin cylinder engine linked to a 6-speed gearbox and produces 90.5 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 75 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. The motorcycle has 17-inch cast aluminum wheels and 296 mm dual front disc brakes, as well as a 240 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. It features a monoshock damper coupled with a Pro-Link swingarm at the back and Showa SFF-BPTM inverted forks at the front, all built around a diamond frame.
In addition to four riding modes, the motorcycle also has an illuminated switchgear, Honda Selectable Torque Control, and an emergency stop signal.
The Kawasaki Versys 650:
In April 2025, a new Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray color scheme was introduced for the Versys 650, which was priced at ₹7.93 lakh (ex-showroom). The adventure tourer maintains the same features as its predecessor.
It produces 66 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 61 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm from a 649 cc parallel-twin engine coupled to a 6-speed transmission. The motorcycle has USD front forks with pre-load and rebound adjustability, and a Showa monoshock at the rear that can be adjusted for pre-load. It has 17-inch alloys with dual 300mm discs up front and a 220mm disc in the back.
The Versys 650 has a number of features, including dual-channel ABS, switchable traction control, a USB charging port, and a 4.3-inch digital TFT display with Bluetooth capability.
Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark:
The 2025 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark is the Italian brand's well-liked model, but in a dark hue. The new model, which costs ₹9.97 lakh (ex-showroom), is now the most affordable Scrambler in the range. It has a matte black finish with blacked-out wheels, frame, front forks, and engine. The underseat cowl, which is an option on the Scrambler Icon, has been removed.
The same 803 cc air- and oil-cooled L-Twin engine that powers the Scrambler Icon Dark is tuned to produce 73 bhp at 8,250 rpm and 65 Nm of maximum torque at 7,000 rpm. The engine has a bi-directional quickshifter and is connected to a six-speed transmission. The bike is supported by a steel frame and has Kayaba-sourced USD front forks and a rear monoshock. It has Pirelli MT 60 RS tires and 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels.
The bike has two riding modes, four-level traction control, and cornering ABS. Ducati has also added a Bluetooth-enabled 4.3-inch TFT display.




