Top 5 Sportsbikes list; Thrilling Indian Youth

India has the world's largest number of youngsters with 356 million individuals within the age group of 10 to 24. If we consider the age of 29 years to be the average one for the same, then India will become the youngest country by 2020.

Young generation always loves adventure and we have prepared a list comprising of the top 10 sportsbikes available in India, all dedicated to the Indian youth on behalf of that adrenaline rush running inside their veins. So here is the list:

KTM Duke 390

KTM(abbreviated from Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen) brand has been making hype in the Indian market since last 3 years. This brand has its own place in bike enthusiasts' talks. The KTM Duke 390 ABS comes with all new and powerful 373cc, fuel injected, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine that gives the racing folks 44 BHP and 35 Nm torque. With a liquid cooled engine, the bike takes just 7 seconds to reach to the top speed. Bike engine endows you such a heart pleasing sound that you will not want to get your hands away from the clutch and accelerator.

The power which this engine generates will let you resist the pulse off the controls.
features:

KTM Duke 390 Specs: Displacement - 373.2 CC, Maximum Power - 43 BHP @ 9500 rpm, Maximum Torque - 35 Nm @ 7250 rpm, Gearbox - 6 speed, claw shifted, Seat Height - 800 mm, Ground Clearance - 170 mm, Kerb/Wet Weight - 158 KG, Fuel Tank Capacity - 11 Liters, Approx Ex-Showroom Price - 1.96L

Upside - Performance, handling. 

Downside - Engine heat, ride quality.

Honda CBR 250R ABS

The HONDA CBR 250-R, the name which represents an adrenaline rush in the Indian young-veins comes with HONDA's unique "mass centralization form". This cutting edge sports-bike soul design concept puts Honda sportsbikes apart from others. Anyone can fall in love with Honda's new Y-shaped headlight system. And, while you ride, please keep your vision ahead on road rather than keeping it over the awestruck analogue tachometer.

 

Honda CBR 250R ABS Specs: Displacement - 249.6 CC, Maximum Power - 26.15 BHP @ 8500 rp, Maximum Torque - 22.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm, Gearbox - 6 Spee, Clutch - Multi Plate Wet Typz, Bore - 76 mm, Stroke - 55 mm, Weight  - 167 KG,  Chassis Type - Twin Spar Typ, Approx. Ex-Showroom Price - 1.97L

Upside - Styling, Good-looks and Comfort.
Downside - Built-Quality of a few components is low, soft front suspension may interrupt the adrenaline-rush for fast riders.

KTM Duke 200

In January, 2012 Bajaj and KTM launched the Duke 200 model in the Indian sportsbike segment. It is noticeable that the bike is completely manufactured at the Bajaj Auto's plant in Chakan nearby Pune. Tight on pocket, No worries! We have got KTM Duke-200, the thoroughbred horse in the market for you. As you ride it, you will definitely feel the maximum riding fun, powerful propulsion and lightness at its best. This one's not for faint hearted riders, at the end of the race you will be petrified and full of adventure with this orange monster.

KTM Duke 200 Specs: Displacement (cc) - 200, Engine Type - Single-Cylinder, 4-stroke, Spark-Ignition Engine, Liquid-Coole, Maximum Power - 22 Bhp, Maximum Torque - 19.2 Nm, Gearbox - 6 Speed, Clutch - Clutch in oil bath / mechanically operate, Bore- 72 mm, Stroke - 49 m, Approx. Ex-Showroom Price - 1.52L

Upside - Good Performance, Ride Quality, Affordable Price, Built-in geeky gadgets.
Downside - Uncomfortable for heavyweight riders, Highly uncomfortable for pillion during long rides.

Honda CBR150 R Deluxe

At the first glance, the Honda CBR 150R Deluxe reminds you of its sibling 250R but with a closer inspection you will find out subtle details that put this machine apart. Yes, Honda seems to be copy cat in some areas as it has imported some features from its siblings. For example, the switchgear is inherited from Honda stunner.

The best thing about this red horse is the 'riding posture' which we feel is the best in the current Indian sportsbike market.

Honda CBR150 R Specs: Displacement - 149.4C, Engine Type - Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engin, Maximum Power - 18.28 BHP @ 10500 rp, Maximum Torque - 12.66 Nm @ 8500 rpm, Gearbox - 6-speed, Clutch - Wet Multi-Plat, Bore - 63.5 m, Stroke - 47.2 m, Approx. Ex-Showroom Price - 1.29L.

Upside - Good looks, Handling, Built-quality, Performance and Comfort.
Downside - Price, Mileage.

Yamaha YZF R15

Yes!!! I'm the Monster! This is how Yamaha's new YZF R15 describes itself. Yamaha has been an already established brand among Indian youngsters. The firm is passing-on the "R series" blood in the veins of YZF R15. They are known for establishing benchmarks with their bikes. And, YZF R15 wasn't an exception as it was one of the first bikes in the market to offer rear disk brakes.

 

Yamaha YZF R15 Specs - Displacement - 149.8 CC, Engine Type - Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 4-Valve, Maximum Power - 17PS/ 8,500 rp, Maximum Torque    15Nm / 7,500 rpm, Gears     6, Clutch - Wet Multiple-Disc, Bore - 57 mm, Stroke - 58.7m, Approx. Ex-Showroom Price 1.18L

Upside - Performance and Styling.
Downside - Price and Aggressive riding posture.