Gone are the days when Indians were fascinated only with fuel-efficient bikes. These days, thanks to Bajaj and KTM, compact sports bikes are selling in large numbers across India. This post aims to inform buyers about some of the best compact sports bikes KTM and Bajaj have on offer. Here goes:
The Pulsar RS 200 sports the Pulsar badge and happens to be the best-selling compact sports bike in India
What does the best sports bike in India offer to its buyers?
Well, for starters, the bike entails a reasonable MSRP of just Rs. 2, 00,676. Bajaj offers the bike in a single trim. The engine powering the bike is the same one that powers the NS 200. The difference is that the engine on the RS 200 is tweaked a bit. The reason is simple. Bajaj wanted to make sure that the engine on the RS 200 behaves like the engine of a compact sports bike. And does not mimic the performance one expects from a street bike like Pulsar NS 200.
The engine is fuel-injected and has four valves. To keep the engine cool, a liquid-cooling system is also introduced into the mix. The peak power output of the engine is 24.2bhp which is unlocked at 9750rpm. The peak torque output of the engine is 18.7Nm which is unlocked at 8000rpm.
The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. The top speed of the bike is electronically limited to 140.8kmph.
The next best sports bike one can buy without going broke is the Dominar 250. The Dominar range is very popular in India.
The D400 is ideal for thrill seekers. D250 is perfect for those who want to feel what it’s like to ride the top sports bikes in India.
The D250 is available in a single trim. The ex-showroom price of the bike is Rs. 2, 11,097. The looks and dimensions of the bike are similar to the Dominar 400. On the other hand, the hardware, as well as features, is also similar to the ones found in the D400.
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It means that the D250 sports the following:
An impressive digital instrument cluster
A twin-barrel exhaust
Premium mirror stalks
Front and rear disc brakes paired with dual-channel ABS
Upside-down telescopic front fork suspension and rear monoshock suspension
Split seats
A secondary display unit stuck on the fuel tank for additional information
Bungee straps tucked under the seat of the bike that can be used to secure luggage
The only difference between the D400 and the D250 is the latter’s engine. The D250 is powered by a 250cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine. The engine sports a DOHC that controls four valves. The engine is also equipped with two sparkplugs. The peak power output of the engine is 26.6bhp which is unlocked at 8,500rpm. The peak torque output of the engine is 23.5Nm which is unlocked at 6,500rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox which uses a slipper clutch to transfer the power to the rear wheel. The top speed of the bike is electronically limited to 132kmph.
The KTM RC 200 is one of the best-selling bikes from the Austrian motorcycle brand. The bike is offered in two trims. The base trim of the bike entails the ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 2, 43,881. The top trim of the bike entails the ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 2, 48,484. Two-wheeler finance is readily available for this bike from leading lenders across India.
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The latest iteration of the bike sports a mature design language. The bike also gets a brand-new LED headlamp unit. The LCD instrument cluster is the same one that one can find in the Duke 250. The front turn indicators are now incorporated into the front fairing of the bike. The fuel tank on the bike can now hold 13.7 litres of petrol. The old iterations of the bike came with a 9.5-liter fuel tank!
In terms of hardware, the bike is built on a split-type Trellis frame. The subframe of the bike has been bolted onto the split-type Trellis frame. The latest iteration of the bike also sports lighter wheels and brakes. The WP Apex monoshock and the WP Apex USD front fork suspension have been retained from the old model. The bike now sports a fully adjustable handlebar.
The engine on the bike is a 199.5 CC unit. The peak power output of the engine is 25.4 bhp. The peak torque output of the engine is 19.2 Nm. The engine is liquid-cooled and fuel-injected. The latest iteration of the bike comes with a larger air intake that allows the engine to perform better.
Compact sports bikes offer the best of both worlds. In simple terms, compact sports bikes are fuel efficient. At the same time, compact sports bikes offer impressive performance as well. To learn more about the compact sports bikes mentioned above, please visit a KTM or Bajaj dealership today!
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