Top 10 BS6 Sports/Performance Bikes in the Indian Market

New BS6 emission norms brought many changes in the engine, inside and outside of sports bikes. The changes led to a change in the performance figures. Well people say BS6 has a bad impact on the performance of the motorcycle. Is it really the case? Let’s find out. BS6 sports bikes are slowing flooding the market.

Here are some BS6 performance-oriented motorcycles in the Indian market.
(In no particular order)

1. KTM Duke 200
   

   

   • The KTM Duke 200 gets a refreshing look alongside the changes in the engine.
   • Though the motorcycle is ₹10,000 expensive than before it gets more features than before.
   • For instance, the motorcycles get Dual-Channel ABS as standard.
   • Now the KTM Duke 200 shares the same chassis and platform as it elder sibling the Duke 250 and the big daddy Duke 390.
     

     Power	25bhp@10,000rpm
     Torque	19.5Nm@8,000rpm
     Price	₹1.71Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

2. KTM Duke 250
   

   

   • Like the younger sibling Duke 200, Duke 250 also gets new and more aggressive paint schemes. That gives the bike extra appeal.
   • KTM Duke 250 also follows the BS6 trend of getting a bit pricier than before.
   • KTM brand has got it covered, as the motorcycle gets Dual Channel ABS as standard.
   • Along with that the 250 also gets a supermoto mode which disables the rear ABS.
     

     Power	30bhp@9,000rpm
     Torque	24Nm@7,500rpm
     Price	₹2.01Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

3. KTM Duke 390
   

   

   • The big daddy of the Duke family gets few subtle changes.
   • Like the Duke 250, KTM Duke 390 gets all-new paint schemes slightly different from the smaller brother.
   • KTM Duke 390 too gets a bit expensive but gets a new quick shifter.
     

     Power	43.5bhp@9,000rpm
     Torque	37Nm@7,000rpm
     Price	₹2.53Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

4. KTM RC 390
   

   

   • The new BS6 KTM RC 390 is the right motorcycle for hooligans.
   • The motorcycle boasts of raw power on tap and aggressive seating position. Making the most versatile track motorcycle.
   • Like the naked offering from KTM, RC390 gets quick shifter with new paint schemes.
   • KTM RC390 also gets more expensive than the ongoing model.
     

     Power	43.5bhp@9,000rpm
     Torque	37Nm@7,000rpm
     Price	₹2.47Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

5. TVS Apache RR310
   

   

   • This is the first motorcycle to be launched by TVS with the BMWs new 300cc engine.
   • Unlike the KTM this motorcycle gets an overhaul in terms of features.
   • For instance, the TVS Apache RR310 gets different riding modes.
   • The motorcycle gets about ₹15,000 expensive but the ton of features justifies the bump.
     

     Power	34bhp@9,700rpm
     Torque	27Nm@7,700rpm
     Price	₹2.40Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

6. Royal Enfield Continental GT650
   

   

   • The latest offering from Royal Enfield is the Continental GT650
   • This is the only motorcycle to have a parallel twin, twin-cylinder engine.
   • There are no major updates in the motorcycle apart form some changes in the performance figures.
     

     Power	47bhp@7,250rpm
     Torque	52Nm@5,250rpm
     Price	₹2.81Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

7. Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
   

   

   • The Husqvarna is a new brand in the Indian automobile market in tie-up with KTM.
   • The Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 uses the same 250CC engine from the KTM Duke 250 line up.
   • It offers a good built quality along with mouth-watering performance.
   • This is a traditional street naked motorcycle with slight offload capabilities and is surprisingly priced less than the Duke 250.
     

     Power	30bhp@9,000rpm
     Torque	24Nm@7,500rpm
     Price	₹1.79Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

8. Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
   

   

   • The other motorcycle from the Austrian brand is the Vitpilen 250.
   • This bike boasts of the same engine as the Svartpilen 250 and the KTM Duke 250.
   • This motorcycle too is priced less than that of KTM Duke 250.
     

     Power	30bhp@9,000rpm
     Torque	24Nm@7,500rpm
     Price	₹1.79Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

9. Jawa Perak
   

   

   • The renowned motorcycle brand Jawa introduces yet another motorcycle in the Indian Market the Perak.
   • This motorcycle boasts of retro bobber style appeal with the all-black theme.
   • Jawa Perak is powered by the same engine as the Mahindra mojo.
     

     Power	30bhp
     Torque	31Nm
     Price	₹1.94Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

10. KTM 390 Adventure
    

    

    • The all-new adventure motorcycle from KTM is offered with the same tried and tested 373cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine.
    • The KTM 390 Adventure is capable of handling all types of roads, rater no roads.
    • The motorcycle gets specific features like offroad ABS.
      

      Power	43.5bhp@9,000rpm
      Torque	37Nm@7,000rpm
      Price	₹2.98Lakhs (Ex-Showroom)

Which is your favorite motorcycle in the lineup? tell us in the comment section below.

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