For the longest time, commuter motorcycles have been the embodiment of function over form—plain, uninspiring, and built for the sole purpose of getting you from A to B. But lately, something interesting has been happening, particularly in the Asian market.
Manufacturers are realizing that commuters don’t have to be boring. In fact, they can be stylish, fun, and even a little exciting. Just look at what Yamaha did with the MT-15 and XSR155—scaled-down versions of their middleweight streetfighters. Suzuki’s doing it too with the GSX-S150 and GSX-R150, both inspired by their bigger, badder GSX siblings.
And now, Honda’s back in the game with the 2025 Hornet 2.0 in India.
