Sports bikes are the most popular bike segment in India. These bikes are funky in their design and are power-packed. They are available in various engine capacities. Sports bikes are a choice for someone looking for power, performance, and aggressive looks. In the long term, these bikes require a lot of maintenance and a high bike service cost. These are the top 10 popular bikes in India.
Royal Enfield classic 350
Royal Enfield bikes are not just bikes but an emotion for every Indian. A 346cc air-cooled engine that produces max power of 19.36ps @ 5250 rpm handles the power duties of the bike. Royal Enfield bikes have comparatively higher bike service and maintenance costs.
Price: Royal Enfield classic 350 comes with a starting price tag of Rs 1,72,465
Features
- Single-channel Anti-lock braking system
- Spoke wheels
- Comparatively high bike service cost
- Both front and rear disc brake
- Front telescopic fork suspension
- Rear twin gas-charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload
- Tube tyres
Key Specs
- Engine Type: single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled
- Engine Capacity: 346cc
- Fuel economy: 41 kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.5L
- Kerb weight: 195kl
Honda CB Shine
Honda is the leading manufacturer of two-wheelers in India. Honda CB Shine is a commuter bike with a sporty look. A 124.7cc BS6 engine that delivers a maximum power of 10.5bhp @ 7500 rpm handles the power duty of the Honda CB Shine. The bike being a commuter has low bike service and maintenance costs.
Price: Honda CB Shine comes with a base price of Rs. 72,787
Features
- Combined braking system
- Chrome carburettor cover
- Low bike service cost
- Tubeless tyres
- Both disc and drum brake variants available.
- Engine start/stop switch
- Front telescopic suspension
- Rear hydraulic suspension
Key Specs
- Engine Type: 4-stroke, SI, BS6 engine
- Engine Capacity: 124cc
- Fuel economy
- Fuel tank capacity: 10.5L
- Kerb weight: 115kg
CF Moto 650 GT
CF Moto 650 GT is a sport-touring bike manufactured by a Chinese manufacturer. The bike has a heavy 649.3cc engine which produces max power of 43000W @ 9000 rpm. The bike service and maintenance costs are also high.
Price: CF Moto 650 GT is available in India with a price tag of Rs 5,59,000
Features
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Dual-channel Anti-lock braking system
- Both front and rear disc brake
- High bike service and maintenance costs
- Front retractable type suspension
- Rear cantilever type suspension
- Tubeless tyres
Key Specs
- Engine Type: 2-cylinder inline, 4-stroke, 8-valve Liquid-cooled
- Engine capacity: 649.3cc
- Fuel economy: 25 kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 19L
- Kerb weight: 226kg
KTM RC 390
KTM is an Austrian bike manufacturer. KTM bikes are popular in the Indian market. KTM RC 390 has a BS6 compliant 373cc engine which produces max power of 32kW @ 7000 rpm. Alike all the high-power sports bikes, KTM RC 390 also has high bike service and maintenance costs.
Price: KTM RC 390 comes with a price tag of Rs 2,77,000
Features
- Dual-channel Anti-lock braking system
- 6-speed manual transmission
- High bike service cost
- Both front and rear disc brake
- WP open cartridge USD front suspension
- WP mono-shock rear suspension
- Tubeless tyres
- LED tail light
Key Specs
- Engine Type: Single-cylinder, 4-valve, Liquid-cooled
- Engine capacity: 373cc
- Fuel economy: 30 kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 9.5L
- Kerb weight: 166.8kg
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Royal Enfield Himalayan works both as an off-road and on-road bike. The bike is the first choice of adventure enthusiasts. A BS6 compliant 411cc engine that produces max power of 24.31ps @ 6500 rpm handles the power duties. Royal Enfield Himalayan has competitively lower bike service and maintenance costs in the segment.
Price: Royal Enfield Himalayan starts with a price tag of Rs 1,91,853
Features
- Anti-lock braking system
- Both front and rear disc brake
- Competitively lower bike service cost
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Spoke wheels
- Tubed tyres
- Front telescopic suspension
- Rear mono-shock suspension
Key Specs
- Engine type: single-cylinder, air-cooled, FI
- Engine capacity: 411cc
- Fuel economy: 35 kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 15L
- Kerb weight: 199kg
TVS Apache RR 310
TVS Apache is a popular sports bike series among Indian bikers. A 312.2cc engine that delivers a maximum power of 25kW @ 9700 rpm handles the power duties of this bike. It has relatively lower bike service and maintenance costs.
Price: TVS Apache RR 310 comes with a price tag of Rs. 2,54,990
Features
- Multi-information race computer
- TVS SmartXonnect
- Bi-LED twin projector headlamps
- Relatively low bike service cost
- Dual-channel Anti-lock braking system
- Front Inverted cartridge telescopic fork suspension
- Rear swingarm suspension
- Tubeless tyres
- Both front and rear disc brake
Key Specs
- Engine type: 4-valve, SI, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled
- Engine capacity: 312.2cc
- Fuel economy: 30 kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 11L
- Kerb weight: 174kg
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Kawasaki is a Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer. Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a BS6 compliant 296cc engine which delivers a maximum power of 29kW @ 11000 rpm. The bike being power-packed has higher bike service and maintenance costs.
Price: Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 3,18,000
Features
- Both front and rear petal disc brake
- Front telescopic fork suspension
- Rear bottom-link Uni-trak with gas-charged shock with 5-step adjustable preload suspension
- High bike service cost
Key Specs
- Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
- Engine capacity: 296cc
- Fuel economy: 25 kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 17L
- Kerb weight: 179kg
Bajaj Dominar 400
Bajaj is a leading manufacturer of two-wheelers in India. It manufactures a versatile range from entry-level commuter bikes to high-powered sports bikes. Bajaj Dominar 400 is a sports bike equipped with a heavy 373.3cc engine that delivers a maximum power of 29.4kW @ 8800 rpm. It has lower bike service and maintenance costs as compared to the other bikes of the same segment.
Price: Bajaj Dominar 400 comes with a price tag of Rs 2,11,572
Features
- 0-100kmph in 7.1s
- Twin channel Anti-lock braking system
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Lower bike service cost
- Front telescopic USD fork suspension
- Rear multi-step adjustable mono-shock suspension with Nitrox
- Both front and rear disc brake
Key Specs
- Engine type: 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, SI engine
- Engine capacity: 373.3cc
- Fuel economy: 27kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 13L
- Kerb weight: 187kg
Honda CB 350 RS
Honda manufactures commuter bikes as well as high-power cafe racer bikes like Honda CB 350 RS. A BS6 compliant 348.36cc engine that produces a maximum power of 15.5kW @ 5500 rpm handles the power duties. Performance doesn’t come cheap the bike has high maintenance and bike service cost.
Price: Honda CB 350 RS comes at a premium price tag of Rs. 1,96,344
Features
- Sporty grab rail
- Skid plate for engine protection
- Low bike service cost
- Front telescopic suspension
- Rear twin-hydraulic suspension
- Dual-channel Anti-lock Braking system
- Both front and rear disc brakes
Key Specs
- Engine type: 4-stroke, SI, BS6 engine
- Engine capacity: 348.36cc
- Fuel economy: 35kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 15L
- Kerb weight: 179kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a 197.75cc oil-cooled engine which delivers max power of 15.32kW @ 9000rpm. The company claims that the bike accelerates from 0-60kmph in just 3.9s. Low bike service cost makes TVS Apache RTR 200 4V the most affordable in its segment.
Price: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,29,315
Features
- TVS SmartXConnect
- Adjustable brake and lever clutch
- Front telescopic fork suspension with preload adjuster
- Rear monotube, mono-shock suspension
- Low bike service cost
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Tubeless tires
- Dual-channel Anti-lock braking system
- Both front and rear disc brake
Key Specs
- Engine type: SI, 4-stroke, oil-cooled
- Engine capacity: 197.75cc
- Fuel economy: 40kmpl
- Fuel tank capacity: 12L
- Kerb weight: 152kg
Final words
These are the top 10 most popular bikes listed according to their looks, power, performance, bike service cost and maintenance.
- Royal Enfield classic 350
- Honda CB Shine
- CF Moto 650 GT
- KTM RC 390
- Royal Enfield Himalayan
- TVS Apache RR 310
- Kawasaki Ninja 300
- Bajaj Dominar 400
- Honda CB 350 RS
- TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
