ALL SHOW,

BUT IS IT GO?

- WORDS AKAASH BHADRA

When Yezdi first burst onto the Indian adventure-bike scene in 2022, it caught many by surprise with its 334 cc liquid-cooled single pushing 29-30 PS—significantly more than any other ADV under ₹2.3 lakh. Now, as the 2025 iteration rolls out, Classic Legends has given it a dramatic facelift, but beneath the sharp new look lies the same Alpha 2 engine and chassis that have powered every Yezdi Adventure since its rebirth. The result is a bike that looks freshly fashioned and feels modern—yet in many ways rides just like the model that preceded it.

Visually, the 2025 Yezdi is unmissable. The most striking change is the asymmetric twin-pod LED headlamp setup—one side shallow projector, the other a deeper reflector—evoking the aesthetic of larger, more expensive adventure machines. A tall, adjustable visor now sits above a rally-style front beak, and both the front and rear fenders have been redesigned to lend a sharper, more rugged profile. At the rear, twin LED tail lamps echo the front’s bold geometry, and new graphics with “69” decals in six matte and gloss finishes (Forest Green, Ocean Blue, Desert Khaki, Tornado Black, Wolf Grey, Glacier White) give the bike a refreshed sense of identity.

These aesthetic updates aren’t mere lipstick. On the practical side, Yezdi has upgraded its electronics package too. Whereas the outgoing model offered ride modes and ABS, the 2025 version now includes switchable traction control alongside three ABS modes (Road, Rain, Off-road), a tilt-adjustable visor, a repositionable and Bluetooth-connected LCD cluster with turn-by-turn navigation, and a USB-C charging port. For an adventure bike priced between ₹2.15-2.27 lakh (ex-Delhi), these additions bring it into modern territory without raising the price tag much from the outgoing model.