YEZDI ROADSTER

Familiar retro spirit, now with more power

- WORDS MRINMOY CHOUDHURY PHOTOGRAPHY SAIDATTA NAIK

Yezdi—a name that invokes memories of raw exhaust note and a heady dose of nostalgia. The Yezdi Roadster is Classic Legends' attempt to recreate that, and in the 2025 avatar, packing a more potent engine, it is ready to go down into the ring for a brawl. We take a closer look at the new Yezdi Roadster and see if it packs the punch necessary to fend off the competition.

The Roadster is low-slung, long, and has a laid-back, almost cruiser-like stance. The sculpted tank and the round headlamp are very retro. It's not flashy, but it packs an attitude, and on the road, it does grab eyeballs. The cuvaceous side panels and the chopped rear fender give it a custom bike vibe. The headlamp and the tank sport the 'Faravahar' logo, and 69 decals adorn the motorcycle, on the tank and the rear fender. The pillion seat is removable. The engine casings are inspired by the two-stroke Yezdi motorcycles of old. The key slot is situated on the right side, like a vintage bike, and not near the triple clamp like every modern motorcycle. The rear fender holds the LED turn indicators, and the rear tyre hugger holds the LED taillamp.