Buying a motorcycle this festive season could get a bit confusing especially when you have a number of options to choose from. Considering that each customer may have a different purpose and a budget set aside for their bike, we list down the best bikes that offer features second to none in their respective segment.
TVS Radeon -
TVS’ latest entrant in the commuter segment, the Radeon is targeted towards audience from tier II and tier III cities. While the overall design seems pretty basic it comes with an impressive list of features that are sure to sway your mind. The TVS Radeon gets a halogen-lit headlight with LED DRLs, a twin-pod instrument console that features an ‘Eco and Power indicator’, a beeping side-stand indicator and a nifty USB port placed right beside the instrument console.
Additionally, the bike gets a gold painted engine casing, knee pads on the fuel tank and a premium textured seat, which the company claims to be the largest in its segment. Other features include Synchronized Braking Technology and 18-inch alloys at both ends. While the Radeon employs conventional telescopic forks up front, the rear gets a twin hydraulic shock absorber setup with 5-step adjustability.
Honda Hornet 160R -
The Honda Hornet has been a game changer for the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer in the 150cc - 160cc motorcycle space. And, to keep the bike looking fresh, the Honda has graced the Hornet with an all-LED headlight and sporty looking graphics. Not only this, but the bike also gets a full-digital instrument console, an LED taillight, a hazard indicator switch and single-channel ABS as an option. While the Hornet’s faces stiff competition from the Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 and the Yamaha FZ-S, its all-LED headlight unit along with the added benefit for ABS gives it a dash of premiumness was over its rivals.
Yamaha R15 V3.0 -
Ever since its inception, the Yamaha R15 has been the go-to bike for all cornering junkies on a budget. The third-gen R15 comes across as a step above its predecessors, both in terms of styling and outright performance.
The R15 V3 draws inspiration from its elder sibling, the Yamaha R6 and looks sharper than ever. Its R1 inspired fuel tank with gills holds 11 litres of fuel. It also features LED headlights, an LED tail light and an all-digital instrument cluster, a first for the R15 series. Apart from the basic readouts, the digital console offers fuel consumption reading, a clock, a rev-limiter light and gear position indicator.
Its reworked engine now features Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), which allows the engine to run two different valve timings - one for lower end performance and another to aid top-end grunt. The Yamaha R15 V3 also gets a 6-speed transmission with a slip and assist clutch which negates wheel-hops during hard downshifts.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V -
The latest iteration of the Apache RTR series is the 200 4V which gets some never seen before features in its segment. The bike comes furnished with a fully-digital instrument cluster with readouts such as tachometer, odometer, tripmeter, service reminder, lap timer, top speed and acceleration recorder, gear position indicator and a clock.
Additionally, the RTR 200 4V gets clip-ons, a flyscreen, sleek halogen headlamp with LED DRLs, LED tail lights, an off-set fuel cap. Whereas on the technical front it features an anti-reverse torque (A-RT) slipper clutch and ram-air assist which reduces the engine heat by 10 degree Celsius, according to TVS. It gets premium cycle parts such as race-tuned KYB suspension at the front and back for updated riding dynamics and optional Pirelli tyres for that extra grip. To top it all, its the only bike in its segment to be offered dual-channel ABS on the top end Carb variant.
KTM 390 Duke -
The KTM 390 Duke maybe the sportiest of the lot and the most expensive bike here, but it more than makes up for the price with the list of features it offers, not to mention, the fistful of power that comes along with the package. The KTM 390 Duke features split LED headlight, an LED tail unit and a new colour TFT display that can be paired to your smartphone via the KTM MY RIDE app. This enables the rider to control the music player and get notified of incoming calls or messages that can be received or rejected via the menu switches integrated into the left side handlebar controls.
The bike also gets hand guards, adjustable clutch and brake levers, ride-by-wire for a sharper throttle response and a slipper clutch. If that’s not enough, the KTM 390 Duke comes equipped with a 3-stage Bosch ABS unit - ABS On, ABS Off and last but not the least, the Supermoto mode which lets you stick the tail out by turning off ABS at the rear wheel.
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