Best 10 New Models for 2025: Which new models have attracted the most attention? Domestic Makers

Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you again this year on Webike Plus. As we welcome the year 2026, we would like to take a look back at the new models that attracted attention in 2025. In this article, based on the number of page views* of Webike Plus articles, we have created a ranking of the top 10 most noteworthy domestic cars launched or announced in 2025. Please enjoy! (*Data from January 1 to December 23, 2025)

*Some images are generated AI

Which Domestic Cars Caught Your Attention in 2025?

Many noteworthy car models were announced for 2025, but what kind of cars did Webike Plus readers find interesting? We will present them now, but note the surprisingly high number of views on small models for Asia. Motorcycles made by Japanese manufacturers are very popular in Asia, and with more and more production bases for Japanese-made bikes being located in Asia, new models are often introduced before their Japanese counterparts. Most of the models announced at the spring motorcycle shows have been launched, but in addition to the Japan Mobility Show, notable models were also announced at overseas shows such as the Milan Show and the Chongqing Show. 2026 has many things to look forward to, but first let's look back at the ranking for 2025.

No. 10 : Honda Rebel 250 E-Clutch

No. 10 is "The Rebel 250 E-Clutch is selling like hotcakes!　Chosen by 80-90% of users, and if you pre-order now, will you be able to buy it in the fall?" The article "Rebel 250 E-Clutch" garnered 28,300 page views (PV). The Rebel 250 boasts high popularity as Honda's standard cruiser, and its popularity has been spurred by the adoption of the E-Clutch, which electronically controls the clutch. In fact, sales of the E clutch model account for about 90% of the sales of the Rebel 250, so it is likely that more and more Honda models will be equipped with the E clutch in the future. The popularity of the Rebel plus the attention paid to the E-clutch is the reason for the growth of this article and is indicative of future trends in motorcycles.

No. 9 : Suzuki DR-Z4SM

No.9 : [Osaka MC Show Flash Report] Super Motard DR-Z4SM - Fastest Footing & Detail Check! Will it be the king of the streets? Motorcycle Show 2025" was the "DR-Z4SM," which garnered 28,700 PV. The DR-Z4S, Suzuki's 400cc off-roader that was revived this year, and the DR-Z4SM, its supermotard version, both drew a great deal of attention. The DR-Z4SM attracted far more interest from readers than the DR-Z4S, as we had already published a similar footwear check article on the DR-Z4S, but that article received only 7,300 PV, or about a quarter of the total. The result was that the DR-Z4SM attracted readers' interest more than the DR-Z4S.

No. 8 : Honda CUV e:.

No. 8 is "Get a new car for 98,200 yen, the lowest price in Tokyo! Honda electric moped scooter "CUV e:" The article "Honda electric moped scooter "CUV e:" nationwide, subsidies make EV debut easy" received 30,600 PV. It is equipped with two removable lithium-ion "Honda Power Pack e:" batteries, three riding modes plus reverse mode, a 7.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor for the meter, and "Honda RoadSync Duo" that can be linked to a smartphone. It also features a 7.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor and Honda RoadSync Duo, which can be linked to smartphones. As mentioned in the article, the new model is subsidized, which may mean that many users are considering it as a next-generation commuter machine.

No. 7 : Kawasaki Z900RS & Honda CB1000F

No. 7 was "[Thorough Comparison] New Z900RS vs. which received 30,900 PV, is Kawasaki's Z900RS and Honda's CB1000F. These two big nakeds attracted the most attention this year, but they were ranked in this order as stand-alone articles due to the large number of related articles. However, the fact that the comparison article attracted so much attention suggests that the two bikes are serious rivals, and many users are wondering which one to buy. The CB1000F is already on sale, but the CB1000F SE, equipped with a bikini cowl and other features, is scheduled to go on sale on January 16, 2026, and the Z900RS on February 14. It will be interesting to see which of these two vehicles will be higher in terms of new car sales next year.

No. 6 : Suzuki SV-7GX

No. 6 was "[Detailed Report] Suzuki's 2026 New Model "SV-7GX" with Stable 645cc V-Twin on Trellis Frame! Pursuing a comfortable middle tourer with electric throttle & advanced electric system" is Suzuki's latest tourer, the SV-7GX, which received 32,300 PV. This is partly because of the attention paid to the SV-7GX, but also because many users are looking forward to the new models with 650cc V-twin engines, the SV650/X and V-Strom 650, which were announced to be discontinued just before the SV-7GX. Nevertheless, the fact that the SV-7GX has been introduced in compliance with the latest Euro 5+ regulations means that it is almost certain that a variant model with a 650cc V-twin engine will be introduced. We look forward to waiting to see what Suzuki has in store for us this year.

No. 5 : Kawasaki KLX230 DF

No. 5 was "[New Car] Kawasaki's national defense dual-purpose! The wild-looking KLX230 DF is now available in Japan" by Kawasaki received 34,300 PV. Based on the KLX230 Sherpa, a derivative model of the KLX230 with an air-cooled 232cc single-cylinder engine, the KLX230 DF is equipped with a rear carrier, engine guard, tubeless rear tire, and other tougher features as standard equipment. The body color is the so-called "national defense color," khaki (*Kawasaki calls it medium Cloudy Gray), and the frame, wheels, and other body parts are blacked out. The reason why this model attracted more attention than the Sherpa on which it was based may be that the DF, with its increased toughness, is more suited to users' tastes.

No. 4 : Honda NS150GX

No. 4 was "[Overseas] PCX has a third kind of sibling! New SUV-style model " NS150GX " appears" received 43,400 PV. Manufactured by Sundiro Honda, a joint venture between a Chinese company and Honda, this model is a sibling of the popular PCX series in Japan. The frame and engine are basically shared with the PCX, but the body design is different. The front face is more rugged than that of the PCX, and is somewhere between the PCX and the ADV. The TFT monitor on the instrument panel and two USB ports (A and C) are also attractive features. The introduction of this model in Japan has not yet been decided, but it is sure to be a model that many users will be interested in.

No. 3 : Honda CBR500R FOUR

No.3 was "[Flash Report No.2] Honda unveils the new CBR500R FOUR for the first time in the world! The "CBR500R FOUR," a 4-cylinder full-cowl sibling to the CB500 SuperFour," with a PV of 46,300. This full-cowl sport bike was unveiled at the Chongqing show in China, and is powered by a newly developed 502cc, parallel 4-cylinder engine mounted on a steel frame. The name of the vehicle, which does not refer to "RR," suggests that it is an all-rounder that can be used for a wide range of purposes. The vehicle on display is an E-clutch version, equipped with the latest features such as an electronically controlled throttle and a 5-inch TFT LCD meter. As for the Japanese version, we are expecting not only a 400cc version, but also power comparable to the 77 PS of Kawasaki's rival Ninja ZX-4R/RR. The CBR400R FOUR is expected to make its debut at the Osaka/Tokyo Motorcycle Show in the spring of 2026.

No. 2 : Yamaha Cygnus X/XR

No. 2 was "[Flash Report] Cygnus X revival! The 155cc "Cygnus XR" and 125cc "Cygnus X" with super-changed face and displacement are now available in Taiwan! The latest model in the Cygnus X series is officially unveiled" garnered 51,200 PV. The Cygnus X, which had been sold in Japan as Yamaha's sport scooter, was model-changed to the Cygnus Grifas in 2022 and its name disappeared, but in September 2025, the 125cc Cygnus X and the 155cc Cygnus XR were announced as new models by Taiwan Yamaha The name has only been gone for three years. Although the name has only been gone for three years, the name "Cygnus X," used for about 20 years, is still familiar and has attracted a great deal of attention in Japan. The new "Cygnus X/XR" model features a new design with a three-lens light consisting of two square LED projector lenses plus a lens for high beam, and DRLs on the side of the cowl. This model is one to keep an eye on as it is likely to be introduced in Japan.

No.1 : Honda CB500 SuperFore (CB400 SuperFore)

No. 1 was "[Super Quick Report] Finally, the official announcement of the new Honda CB500 SuperFore (CB400 SuperFore) !Honda ' s new CB500 SuperFour (CB400 SuperFour ) made its world premiere at the Chongqing Show in China." The article "CB500 SuperFour (CB400 SuperFour)" recorded a whopping 219,400 PV. It has been three years since the CB400 SuperFour disappeared from Honda's lineup, and the price of used models has been rising rapidly. With its popularity so high, it is only natural that the CB500 SuperFore, which is expected to be the base of the successor model, has attracted so much attention. Its design is instantly recognizable as a CB, and the adoption of inverted forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear is expected to improve driving performance. The engine is a DOHC 4-valve parallel 4-cylinder, and while the CB500 SuperFour will have a 502cc engine, a 400cc version will naturally be available for the Japanese market. It will also feature an E-clutch and a 5-inch TFT LCD meter, as well as other features such as smartphone integration. It is scheduled to go on sale in China in the spring of 2026, and there is a strong possibility that it will be unveiled in Japan at the Osaka/Tokyo Motorcycle Show in the spring as the "CB400 SuperFour.

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Best 10 New Models for 2025: Which new models have attracted the most attention? Domestic Makers

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