Best sporty city commuters in India » MotorOctane
Post the pandemic, the two-wheeler market has seen a lot of public interest. People started buying private vehicles for commuting as public transport was suspended during the lockdown. However, in the city, people need slightly more powerful bikes to get to work quickly. This is why people are considering sporty commuter bikes. These bikes are exciting to ride as they offer a good mix of power and range. In this article, we have looked at the best sporty commuter bikes for the city that you can buy in India.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Apache RTR 160 4V is the most powerful 160cc motorcycle in its segment. It is a stylish and sporty streetfighter motorcycle preferred by many college students. Apache RTR 160 4V runs on a 159cc oil-cooled engine with a five-speed gearbox. This motorcycle has 17.5 bhp and 15 Nm of torque. You can get a range of 45 km/l with this motorcycle. It costs around Rs 1.46 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
Suzuki GSXR 600
If you are a beginner and want a motorcycle with a sporty appearance, the Gixxer SF is for you. Since it is a fully faired motorcycle, it offers a comfortable riding posture. As for the engine, it is a 155cc air-cooled engine with a five-speed gearbox. It has a power of 13.4 bhp and a torque of 13.8 Nm. The Gixxer SF has a claimed fuel consumption of 45 km/l. You can purchase it for Rs 1.64 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
Yamaha MT15
Yamaha MT-15 is a powerful naked bike. It has an aggressive streetfighter riding style. Yamaha has stopped production of the current MT-15 and we will see the new version very soon. The new MT-15 would get USD forks like we see in the R15 V4. It is powered by the same liquid-cooled 155cc engine that produces 18 bhp and 14 Nm of torque with a six-speed gearbox. The Yamaha MT-15 is the most powerful motorcycle on our list. You can own the new generation of this motorcycle for under Rs 200,000 (on-road, Mumbai).
Sporty commuter bikes – Hero Xtreme 160R
The Hero Xtreme is a naked commuter motorcycle. It is one of the most stylish motorcycles from Hero MotoCorp. It is powered by a 163cc air-cooled engine that produces 15 bhp and 14 Nm of torque and is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The top trim Xtreme 160R costs Rs 1.37 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
Sporty commuter bike – Honda Hornet 2.0
The 2.0 is the second generation of the Hornet. Honda has equipped it with a bigger and more powerful engine and premium gold upside down forks (USD). It is the only bike in its segment to have a USD fork. This bike has a 184cc air-cooled engine with a five-speed gearbox. This bike has 17 bhp and 16 Nm of torque. You can purchase this bike for Rs 1.60 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
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