The name Rajdoot still brings a smile to those who grew up watching it roar down Indian roads. Back in the day, it stood for rugged reliability and raw biking thrill. Now, whispers of a 2025 comeback have both nostalgic riders and curious new bikers buzzing, but the story is getting more complicated by the day.

Retro Looks That Turn Heads

If the leaks and chatter are true, the new Rajdoot 350 could stay faithful to its roots. Imagine a round headlamp glowing warmly at dusk, a broad muscular fuel tank, spoke wheels catching the sunlight, and a clean, uncluttered body frame. It’s the kind of bike that turns heads, whether you ride or not.

Modern upgrades are likely in the mix too, a semi-digital instrument cluster, LED lighting for safer night rides, and fresh paint schemes with chrome touches that balance vintage charm with present-day flair.

The Mileage Mystery

Here’s where things get messy. Early leaks claimed a jaw-dropping 80 km/l from a BS6-compliant, fuel-injected four-stroke engine, a huge leap from the original’s 20–30 km/l. But recent late-2025 sources tell a different story, with some suggesting 45 km/l instead. That’s still impressive for a 350cc bike, but it shows just how uncertain the real numbers are right now.

Price Rumors All Over the Map

The pricing rumors are just as divided. One set of reports still claims a shockingly low ₹68,000 (ex-showroom), while newer chatter points to ₹72,000. Then there’s the curveball, some outlets are linking the project directly to Yamaha and suggesting a price north of ₹2.25 lakh. If true, that would make it a very different market proposition.

The Yamaha Connection

It’s important to note that the first Rajdoot 350 was actually based on the Yamaha RD350 and was sold in India by Escorts in the 1980s. Now, with speculation that Yamaha might be involved in this revival, the story gains even more weight. Whether this is a full-fledged Yamaha-backed comeback or just a nostalgic nameplate revival, it adds a fascinating historical twist.

Launch or Just Talk?

Adding to the confusion, a few smaller publications are now claiming the bike has already launched in select markets, though no official confirmation has surfaced. Until the manufacturer steps forward, it’s all still speculation.

One thing’s certain: whether it arrives with 80 km/l or 45 km/l, at ₹68,000 or ₹2.25 lakh, the sight of a Rajdoot 350 rolling down the street again would be enough to send a wave of nostalgia through India’s biking community.