How Safe Are Indian Bikes in 2025 : Acclimatization to cycling is itself a skill: well secured, cost-effective, and highly useful in Indian roads. However, with the increasing traffic and the way eclectically the conditions of driving change, safety has become a very prominent issue. Future won’t just be speed speed or stylistic issues; in 2025 Indian two-wheeler become smarter; and safer. Incorporating advanced safety features, such as ABS, traction control, and others, further drives the manufacturers of economical bikes towards concern. But how safe are Indian bikes nowadays? Let’s check it out.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
From April 2019, all types of motorcycles above 125cc have been made compulsory in India in ABS. Nearly, all bikes, even the 125cc variants in 2025, will come equipped with either single-channel or dual-channel ABS. The main function of ABS is to prevent the wheels from getting locked up during an emergency brake. It reduces the chance of skidding, especially during the wet condition on the road, as it stabilizes the functioning of vehicles. This system’s advanced ABS is fitted to the best of the bikes such as Bajaj Pulsar N160, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, and Yamaha R15.
Traction Control Now in Budget Bikes
Where once this technology was the realm of expensive bikes, traction control has finally made its way into budget bikes now. By 2025, models such as the TVS Apache RTR 310 and the Hero Karizma XMR will all feature the latest traction control system. The system prevents the rear wheel from spinning out during rapid acceleration or on loose surfaces. This brings an extra level of safety for all riders, whether novices or experts, especially in Indian driving conditions, where grip can be quite sporadic.
Side Stand Engine Cut-Off & More
There are many more intelligent safety features and they are now being mainstreamed. Most motorcycles would feature a side stand engine cut off, meaning when the side stand is in the down position, the engine will not start; a seemingly innocuous safety feature that could prevent certain types of accidents when riders forget to put up their stand. Some bikes also feature daytime running lights (DRLs), hazard lights, and cornering ABS, part of the higher end.