Bajaj’s Upcoming ADV Spied Again; Gets Proper Offroad Hardware & Loads Of Tech!

Quick Read:

• More details of the bike have been revealed

• The bike looks close to the final production-spec avatar

• Expected to launch in India sometime early next year

Bajaj is gearing up to enter the affordable adventure motorcycle space, and its upcoming ADV has been spotted testing once again. The latest photographs reveal several details that were previously difficult to make out, giving us a better idea of what the motorcycle could offer when it finally makes its debut.

A Pulsar-Like TFT Console

The latest spy shots reveal a rectangular TFT instrument console that appears similar to the display seen on newer Pulsar models. While the information layout remains unclear, the screen itself is clearly visible from the rider’s seat.

The switchgear, however, features some differences compared to the latest Pulsars. The right-hand switchgear appears to incorporate a headlight control slider, while the left-hand cluster gets an additional switch at the top. A raised handlebar, conventional mirrors and handguards complete the cockpit setup.

Adventure Styling With Practical Hardware

At the front, the Bajaj Adventure bike gets an angular headlight. A prominent front beak sits below the headlight, giving it the familiar ADV silhouette.

Unlike larger touring-oriented adventure motorcycles, the Bajaj test bike appears to feature a compact headlight cowl rather than a tall windscreen. The fuel tank area flows into extended side panels, although the camouflage prevents us from getting a closer look at the final bodywork.

The hardware visible in the photographs includes a telescopic fork with rubber gaiters, wire-spoke wheels and disc brakes at both ends. Tubular engine guards and an underbody protective plate should offer some protection when riding over rough surfaces. A rear ABS sensor ring is also visible.

High-Mounted Exhaust And Rear Luggage Carrier

The rear section reveals a long, single-piece seat with a raised pillion portion. The silver-finished grab rails extend towards a luggage carrier, suggesting that one can easily fit a top box or other touring accessory.

The high-mounted exhaust should make it more capable at deep water crossings, and it gets a substantial heat shield as well. 

All these points together point towards a bike that is designed to balance everyday usability with the ability to tackle broken roads and occasional off-road trails.

Bajaj ADV Likely To Get The Pulsar N250 SS Engine

Bajaj has not revealed the engine specifications of its upcoming ADV yet. We expect the motorcycle could use the 250cc powerplant derived from the latest Pulsar N250 SS.

This would make sense from both a product positioning and cost perspective, allowing Bajaj to use an existing powertrain rather than develop an entirely new engine for the motorcycle.

It would also give the upcoming Bajaj bike enough mettle to compete against the Hero XPulse 210 and the recently launched Honda XR300 Rally. While these motorcycles differ in displacement size, they cater to riders looking for adventure bikes that are seriously capable of going off-road.

India Launch Timeline

Waldyr Ferreira, Executive Director of Bajaj Brazil, has previously indicated that the company is working on multiple motorcycles in the trail category to address different customer requirements. He had also pointed towards an introduction before the end of 2026 in the Brazilian market.

However, Bajaj has yet to announce an official India launch timeline. We expect the bike to officially launch in India sometime early next year and could be priced at around Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle's final production name also remains unknown, although the previously trademarked Trekker name is one possibility. 

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