The best bikes for around Rs. 3 Lakh
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Let's start with modern classics! The Royal Enfield 650 Twins offer two different flavors, a retro style roadster, as well as a sportier brother, in a retro cafe racer style. Yes, the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 can be based on the same engine and platform, but each bike offers a different flavor, a different riding experience! The two motorcycles are powered by the same 648 cc double parallel engine which generates a maximum power of 47 hp at 7,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 52 Nm at 5,250 rpm. With prices around 2.65 lakh for the Interceptor 650, which rises to 2.80 lakh for the Continental GT, the Royal Enfield 650 Twins offers excellent value for money, and easily two of the best modern classic bikes that you can buy, even below 5 lakh ₹.
The KTM 390 Duke is one of the best bikes with performance and handling in its price range.
There is a reason why the KTM 390 Duke is on this list. This is the best investment for your money, if you are looking for a bare performance below 3 lakh ₹! The 390 Duke offers an excellent combination of performance, precise handling and affordability, even in terms of properties. With a single cylinder engine that has more than enough punch to make every ride enjoyable, the 390 Duke delivers engaging and entertaining performance. The 373 cc single-cylinder engine generates 43 hp at 9,000 rpm and maximum torque of 37 Nm at 7,000 rpm. At ₹ 2.5 lakh (Ex-showroom), the KTM 390 Duke is still one of the best performance nudes you can buy, even with a budget of ₹ 5 lakh!
Also read: KTM 390 Duke First Ride review
The KTM RC 390 offers a great option as a racing tool on a budget for beginners
KTM RC 390
For racetrack addicts and true blue sports bike fans, the full version based on the 390 Duke platform, the KTM RC 390 offers great value! With precise handling, impressive performance and all the qualities to drive on a racetrack, the RC 390 is one of the best beginner sports bikes you can go to every now and then. And it has more than enough performance, even to entertain experienced riders! To be valued at around 2.75 lakh (Ex-showroom), the RC 390 is one of the best entry-level sports bikes available for sale.
The BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS are entry-level motorcycles from BMW Motorrad
BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS
Entry-level models from BMW Motorrad also offer great options for the discerning buyer of motorcycles. While both are made in India, by none other than TVS, the BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS offer two distinctive flavors of the bike. Both motorcycles are powered by a 313 cc single cylinder engine that generates 34 hp of peak power at 9,700 rpm and maximum torque of 27.3 Nm at 7,700 rpm. The G 310 R is a bare roadster, and it talks a lot about fit and finish, design and engineering. While the R is primarily designed for commuting and city use, the BMW G 310 GS elevates the capacity level several levels higher, combining everyday convenience with long distance travel and the occasional adventure out of the ordinary. And with prices expected to drop, the BMW 310 will now be more affordable and accessible! The G 310 R should be priced at around 2.70 lakh (Ex-showroom), while the G 310 GS will be offered at around 2.90 lakh (Ex-showroom).
Also read: BMW G 310 R Review
The updated TVS Apache RR 310 feels smoother than before, although some vibrations are still felt in the seat at high revs
TVS Apache RR 310
And if the nude and adventure models make you want more, there is also the beautiful entry-level sports bike based on the same platform, but with a TVS name. The Apache RR 310 also runs on the same engine as the entry-level BMWs, so the Apache headlight shares the 313 cc single cylinder engine which generates 34 hp at 9,700 rpm and 27.3 Nm of maximum torque at 7700. rpm. The Apache RR 310, the flagship of the TVS Motor Company, offers a combination of premium looks, excellent handling and top-level features, including a color dash with racing telemetry and a long list of information. If the KTM RC 390 feels too focused on the track, the Apache RR 310, at 2.40 lakh (Ex-showroom), offers an excellent balance of daily practicality and is also an excellent occasional racing companion.
Also read: 2020 TVS Apache RR 310 First travel exam
The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is the only motorcycle on this list with a dual parallel engine.
Kawasaki Ninja 300
The only entry-level sport bike with a dual parallel motor, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 may have been replaced in international markets by the Ninja 400, but it continues in India. A combination of superb looks, a sleek and refined twin-engine, as well as double acceleration, the Ninja 300 offers a big step towards the Kawasaki brand. The 296 cc twin-cylinder parallel engine generates a maximum power of 39 hp at 11,000 rpm and maximum torque of 27 Nm at 10,000 rpm. A new and updated Ninja 300 is expected to be released soon, priced at around 3 lakh (Ex-showroom).