Most PS Per Rupee: Top 5 Bikes Between Rs 2 Lakh To Rs 3 Lakh
Kawasaki 300, KTM 390s and Royal Enfield 650s. Find out which of these motorcycles offer the best bang for your buck here
Kawasaki 300, KTM 390s and Royal Enfield 650s. Find out which of these motorcycles offer the best bang for your buck here
There were some pleasant surprises in our previous PS to rupee reports. The 160cc commuters, though powerful, did not make the cut in the sub-Rs 1 lakh report. And in the Rs 1 lakh - Rs 2 lakh segment, the selections were vast. Now we get serious in the bang-for-buck category as the motorcycles in this price bracket are all about going fast. Now just to put this across, weight also plays a major role in the way these motorcycles perform. However, this story is about bragging rights. Which five boast the most?
5. Kawasaki Ninja 300: Rs 7,614/PS
The oldest bike on this list, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 became a whole lot more affordable in 2018 as the Japanese manufacturer sought localisation for a few components of the motorcycle. This motorcycle has come into the spotlight again as the manufacturer has issued a recall to inspect its front master cylinder. Nevertheless, this 296cc parallel-twin motor makes 39PS of power. Not only is the Ninja 300 a supremely refined motorcycle, it is also Kawasaki’s most affordable offering in India.
4. KTM 390 Duke: Rs 5,701/PS
KTM has to be commended for bringing a new wave of affordable performance motorcycles to India. The 390 Duke is the brand’s flagship motorcycle in India. It might cost just Rs 4,000 more than its full-faired sibling, but you get LED lighting, a colour TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity and ride-by-wire.
3. KTM RC 390: Rs 5,609/PS
In the sub-400cc supersport game, there is nothing that comes quite close to the KTM RC 390 when in terms of offering the best balance between bang and buck. All of its rivals are costlier and only the Ninja 400 is more powerful than the RC 390. But we all know how much the Ninja 400 costs. In the last update, the RC 390 even received an upswept exhaust and ride-by-wire tech.
2. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Rs 5,567/PS
The Continental GT 535 cafe racer was one of the best handling Royal Enfield motorcycles on sale in the country. Sadly, it was not paired with an equally capable engine. So Royal Enfield replaced the 535 thumper with a 650 parallel-twin rumbler which finally gave the competent setup the drive it deserved. And thankfully, the Continental GT 650 is a lot smoother now.
1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Rs 5,252/PS
Royal Enfield literally threw the gauntlet down when it launched the Interceptor 650 for Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the most affordable multi-cylinder motorcycle in India. It also offers 350 more cee cees than the next most affordable parallel-twin bike, the Ninja 300. TheInterceptor 650 offers the charm of a classic motorcycle with a slightly modern heart as the 648cc parallel-twin motor gets a slipper clutch and a sixth gear, both firsts for a modern Enfield.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 User Reviews
- Royal Enfield Interceptor 650Interceptor 650 has been an amazing bike to own. The 650cc parallel twin engine is smooth, powerful and fun to ride specially on highways. The exhaust note is addictive and the bike feel very stable on high speed, overall a great combination of performance, classic looks and riding experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed owning and riding it.Read More1
- 7 Year ownership review - All too glad to own thisI usually use this bike for daily commutes and even after all these years, I am as much in love with this bike as I was on day 1. Trusted buddy and reliable friend. Be it city riding or highway runs - excitement in every throttle twist. Performance - 5/5 Comfort - 4.5/5 Looks and Presence - 5/5 Ride and Handling - 5/5 Reliability - 5/5Read More1
- all over itI own interceptor 2020 model, after taking delivery, i ride it very gentely that cause it make its own maintenance cost low, i really appreciate to royal enfiled to such support related to my bike with time to time servicing and lubing it, and i think that as a cruise vehicle i ride it like cruise bike not a super bike, that's my gental review on my interceptor 650. Oveall great bike.Read More1
- Interceptor 650 Orange Crush for saleAmazing bike, well maintained throughout regular service history. Powerful motorcycle, tested across many parts of the Himalayas. Best for single rider. Great for city, travel, off roading. The motorcycle is clean. Fitted with a custom seat for long comfort riding, especially for the pillion rider. Has custom footrests fitted for the pillion rider for extra comfort. Comes with larger/broader tyres that offer great control and stability along with aesthetics. Fitted with a leatherette tank cover for zip pouches to store belongings.Read More2
- Dont buy if you are underweightI choose this bike because. It gives you good features in this range and it moves smoothly on highways as compare to city but it is comfortable in city also. If you are buying this for long drives then you should buy this. Smooth on highway as compare to city its feature are far better than any other bikes and handling is so smooth if you are beginer than you should buy this one it will give you comfort while riding the bike. You should have Muscle power to control this above 20 year old person should buy this because if customer weight is not much then he can't even move it while off. Because of its heavy weight u can see some problems but i can give you the gurantee this is worth it bike i have ever seen i have more than 11 bikes but this is my favourite one.Read More4 1