It’s the start of the year and we’re all looking to find that one investment that will bring us joy through the new year, and maybe that investment for you can be a beautiful new bike. But just because you’re treating yourself doesn’t mean you have to break your wallet. In this article, we give you a list of the top five bikes for you to look at before making that purchase for yourself or a loved one.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Starting the list at just Rs. 2,80,451; the Himalayan had to be on the list. Right from its release it has been making ripples in the adventure bike market, turning heads every time, you hear that classic Royal Enfield engine roll past you. It comes to you with a 411cc engine and gives you a starting mileage of 31kmpl. It has a traditional 5-speed manual transmission and weighs 199 kg. It comes in Sleet Black, Dune Brown, and Glacier Blue colour options giving you a range of aesthetic customizability.
Bajaj Dominar 250
Costing you just Rs. 2,40,396; the Bajaj Dominar is well worth every rupee. The Dominar gives you 2429cc of engine capacity with a mileage of 32kmpl at a fuel capacity of 13 litres. It has a more modern 6-speed manual transmission and comes to you new with a 5-year warranty. In terms of power, it has
26.63 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque, leaving it a power-hungry beast ready to devour its opposition. It has a digital display with all the basic features you would want from a bike in this price range, making it the perfect blend of dependability and power.
KTM 200 Duke
The Duke comes in at just Rs. 2,67,980. It gives you an engine capacity of 199.5cc and mileage of 34kmpl at a fuel capacity of 13.4 litres. It has a six-speed manual transmission and a kerb weight of 159 kg. With its classic KTM look it is one of the most attractive bikes on this list giving you that modern look and feel matched with a classic ruggedness that all petrol heads love. It has a max power of 24.67 bhp @ 10000 rpm and a torque upper limit of 19.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm.
Hero Karizma XMR
The XMR is a sports bike at its heart and one that does everything you could ever want and need from a bike of this calibre but it does it all at just Rs. 2,29,739. It has a 210cc engine capacity and a mileage of 35kmpl at a fuel tank carrying 11 litres making it one of the most efficient sports bikes at this range. It has a kerb weight of 163kgs but a Dual Channel A Breaking system to hold it back. It has a max power of 25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm and a max torque of 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm. It is highly rated by the users who have taken it out for a spin and is a step up in the game for Hero.
Jawa 42
The final one on the list is Jawa 42. This bike is worth your money, just Rs. 2,51,468. It has an engine capacity of 294cc and a mileage of 333kmpl in a fuel tank that holds 13.2 litres. It has excellent breaking with a dual channel ABS and a Telescopic Hydraulic Fork. It has a maximum power of 26.95 bhp and a torque of 26.84 Nm.
In conclusion, the Indian bike market offers diverse options for enthusiasts seeking the best bikes under 3 lakhs. Whether you lean towards the sporty appeal, the classic cruiser charm or versatile performance there’s a bike in this segment and range for you.
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