The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex is the sportier variant of the Guerrilla, and has more road-focused tyres, a lower and more forward-set handlebar, a fly-screen and a pillion seat cowl. It shares the 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Sherpa engine with the Himalayan 450, which produces 40hp and 40Nm of torque. We put it through our instrumented performance tests and here’s how it fared.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Acceleration
The test was conducted on dry roads
Acceleration
Time (seconds)
0-60kph
2.85s
0-80kph
4.36s
0-100kph
6.34s
The 452cc Sherpa engine is torquey in nature, as 90 percent of the torque is available from as low as 3,000rpm. The engine’s strong low-end torque is highly effective for both city riding and highway cruising, minimizing the need of gear changes during quick overtakes. The bike accelerates to 100kph in a brisk 6.34 seconds, which is quite impressive considering its 185kg kerb weight. This bike can be ridden at steady paces or enthusiastically, as the engine is capable of delivering on both fronts.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex: Roll-on acceleration
It pulls quite cleanly no matter which gear you are in
Roll-on acceleration
Time (seconds)
20-50kph (2nd gear)
1.98s
30-70kph (3rd gear)
2.78s
50-80kph (4th gear)
3.38s
The torquey nature of the engine pays even bigger dividends in our roll-on acceleration test, as the 40Nm of peak torque is available from a low 5,500rpm, as it only took 3.38 seconds to go from 50-80kph. The wide spread of torque helps the bike feel engaging in the city as well as effortless on the highway.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex: Braking
It has good brakes, inspires confidence at higher speeds
60-0kph Braking Test
Distance (metres)
60-0kph
15.73m
The Guerrilla 450 Apex offered good braking performance, and in our tests, it took only 15.73 metres to come to a stop from 60kph. This is quite impressive as the bike is on the heavier side, especially in its class, weighing 185kg.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex: Specifications and price
Prices start from Rs 2.51 lakh and go up to Rs 2.74 lakh
Engine
452cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled
Power
40hp at 8,000rpm
Torque
40Nm at 5,500rpm
Gearbox
6-speed
Fuel capacity
11 Litres
Kerb weight
185kg
Seat height
780mm
Brakes (F/R)
310mm disc / 270mm disc
Tyres (F/R)
120/70 R17 / 160/60 R17
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is available in three variants: Apex, Dash and Flash. For those after a sportier experience, the Apex stands out with its more committed ergonomics and grippier Vredestein tyres. Mechanically, the Dash and Flash variants are identical; with price differences coming down only to paint schemes. Across the board, the Guerrilla 450 remains a punchy, engaging roadster which is priced quite well even after 40 percent GST being imposed upon it. All prices are ex-showroom, Chennai.
Royal Enfield’s electric sub-brand Flying Flea has expanded its India presence to Hyderabad, opening four customer touchpoints across the city. Hyderabad becomes the second city in the country to host Flying Flea stores, following Bengaluru.
Flying Flea C6 now available in Hyderabad across four touchpoints
Network follows hub-and-spoke model, with a dedicated technical hub at Erragadda
C6 priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom
Flying Flea Hyderabad network
For now, the brand has a company store and three other touchpoints in Hyderabad
The Hyderabad network spans one company store and three dealership outlets spread across the city. The move comes after customers in Bengaluru collectively clocked over 1 lakh kilometres on the Flying Flea C6, the brand’s sole product at the moment.
Flying Flea is also replicating its hub-and-spoke ownership model in Hyderabad. The company store in Erragadda serves as the dedicated hub for specialised technical support, while the spoke centres at Vanasthalipuram, Hi-Tech City and Kondapur will handle routine servicing and maintenance.
The expansion comes on the back of strong uptake in Bengaluru, where Flying Flea has since grown its presence to 11 touchpoints across the city. The brand has also recently expanded into Europe and the UK, with stores in Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona and Rome.
Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer River sells just one product so far, the Indie e-scooter. The company also manufactures the EC-06 for Yamaha, which is based on the Indie. Availability has been a limiting factor, and they’re now looking to make it a bit easier for customers to book an Indie.
River currently has over 80 stores across 48 cities in India
The e-scooter is sold in one variant, with a 4kWh battery and 163km IDC range
River Indie on Flipkart: How does the process work?
Living near a River showroom is a requirement
At the time of writing, River has over 80 stores in 48 cities across India, with more in the works. Assuming you live near one of them, you no longer have to visit one in person to book an Indie. The company has listed the Indie on Flipkart, where you can check out and make your booking. Vehicles being sold via e-commerce websites isn’t new, and brands like Royal Enfield, Yezdi, Ather, and Vida are already sold online. . Like with these other manufacturers, once a booking is made, it gets transferred to the nearest dealership, who will fulfill it. After purchase, they’ll take care of the service as well.
To give a brief recap, the River Indie is an e-scooter with a 4kWh battery and a claimed range of 163km with a claimed 90kph top speed. However, the scooter distinguishes itself from the others by prioritising utility over technology. Its 55-litre under seat storage, “the SUV of scooters” tagline, and design all signal that the Indie means business, literally and figuratively. River currently sells the Indie in one variant for Rs 1.57 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru); a price that’s reflected on Flipkart too.
TVS’s revival of the Norton brand has been going swimmingly so far, with the brand already launching two motorcycles in Europe: the Manx R and, recently, the Atlas. The Manx and Manx R share a platform as Norton’s flagship motorcycles, while the Atlas uses a 585cc twin-cylinder engine and is built completely in India. It now seems like the brand might be expanding its portfolio, if its new trademark applications are anything to go by.
Norton currently sells two motorcycles in Europe: Manx R and Atlas
Manx and Atlas GT have been revealed but haven’t been launched yet
Norton’s India entry is on the cards, with the Atlas expected to be the first model
Norton’s revival backed by TVS: What’s happened so far?
Two products launched in Europe, Indian launches pending
The UK-based manufacturer has recently trademarked three new names: International (also referred to as Inter in some places), Avelon and Roven. These could be upcoming motorcycles from the brand, but we currently don’t have more details as to what kind of bikes or a possible timeline for any of them. This isn’t the first time the brand has been noted for trademarking names, though.
Back in 2020, we reported Norton had trademarked six names: Combat, Electra, Fastback, Navigator, Nomad and Ranger. These applications were filed shortly after TVS took over the brand, so at that time, the names were thought to indicate the first set of products from the rejuvenated legacy manufacturer. Six years later, Norton still hasn’t used these names, so the trademarks by themselves don’t necessarily reveal anything concrete.
Currently, the brand’s UK website lists four motorcycles: Manx R, Atlas, Manx and Atlas GT – of which the first two are on sale. The Manx R starts at GBP 20,250 (Rs 25.73 lakh) and the Atlas at GBP 8,250 (Rs 10.57 lakh). The Manx R did its job very well in re-introducing the brand to the world. Our first ride impressions of the Atlas were also encouraging, and the motorcycle should act as a good upgrade to the current ~400cc adventure tourer segment, which has seen a lot of action lately. The Atlas has a 585cc twin-cylinder engine that makes 69hp and 57.5Nm. Norton has positioned the Atlas as more of a tourer, with features such as cruise control and advanced rider aids like lean-sensitive ABS, traction control, slide control and launch control. We expect the Atlas to be priced lower in India compared to the UK since it is being manufactured here.
Going back to the names, Norton has long been rumoured to be working on a more affordable, single-cylinder platform for value-sensitive markets – like India – and it isn’t far-fetched to think one of these trademarked names could be used for products born out of that platform. Although time (and TVS) will tell where this actually leads. For now, we look forward to Norton bringing its current roster to India and hope to see the Atlas being priced competitively. Though our first ride impressions of it were good, we’d love to see how it stacks up in home territory against rivals like the Honda NX500, Kawasaki Versys 650 and the soon-to-be-launched Royal Enfield Himalayan 750.
Source: MOTOBOB (Instagram); All GBP-to-INR conversions are based on exchange rates at the time of writing.
The run-up to the festive season drove two-wheeler sales across the board in September 2026, with most major manufacturers posting double-digit year-on-year (YoY) growth. Hero MotoCorp led the industry in volumes, while Honda and TVS also delivered strong performances on the back of surging demand.
Hero: 7,66,348 units
Hero MotoCorp reported total dispatches of 7,66,348 units in September 2026, up 12 percent over the 6,87,220 units recorded in the same month last year. The company’s domestic ICE business contributed 7,10,436 units, with scooters recording particularly strong 60 percent YoY growth. Hero MotoCorp’s electric vehicle arm, Vida, dispatched 28,798 units, representing 83 percent growth.
Honda: 7,06,266 units
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) clocked 7,06,266 units, a 24 percent jump from the 5,68,164 units sold last September. Domestic sales grew 26 percent to 6,36,768 units, while exports rose 11 percent to 69,498 units.
TVS: 6,45,955 units
TVS Motor Company posted two-wheeler sales of 6,45,955 units, up 23 percent over the 5,23,923 units recorded in September 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales grew 17 percent to 4,82,073 units, while electric two-wheeler sales more than doubled, rising 110 percent to 65,799 units compared to 31,266 units a year ago.
Bajaj: 4,51,494 units
Bajaj Auto sold 4,51,494 two-wheelers last month, up 5 percent over the 4,30,853 units recorded in the same month last year. Domestic two-wheeler volumes declined 12 percent to 2,39,771 units, but the company offset this with a 34 percent surge in exports to 2,11,723 units.
Royal Enfield: 1,33,958 units
Royal Enfield posted its highest-ever monthly dispatch total of 1,33,958 motorcycles this past month, up 8 percent over the 1,24,328 units recorded in September 2025. Domestic sales grew 7 percent to 1,21,326 units, while exports were up 17 percent to 12,632 units. The milestone month coincided with the launch of the Himalayan 440, which, according to the company, is fully booked for the next six months. Royal Enfield’s electric brand, Flying Flea, also began its European expansion, with the C6 going on sale across five cities – Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin and London.
Suzuki: 1,33,688 units
Suzuki recorded total sales of 1,33,688 units in September 2026, up 8 percent over the 1,23,550 units recorded last year. Domestic sales grew 3 percent to 1,08,806 units, while exports registered a sharper 41 percent increase to 24,882 units.
It’s here, finally. Almost three years after the very first Triumph 400s debuted (Speed and Scrambler X), we have a Bonneville for the class, and it’s looking to redraw the boundaries for the retros. However, the 350cc class is silently one of the fiercest segments in India, with Royal Enfield leading it, predominantly with the Classic 350. We have Honda trying to eat away at that dominance with the CB350 and Jawa with its 350, but sales-wise at least, Royal Enfield has so far remained unassailable. Can the Hinckley-based manufacturer finally make its Indian-UK counterpart feel the heat? Let’s see.
Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Rivals: Engine and output
Triumph is off to a great start
Triumph Bonneville T40
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Honda CB350C
Jawa 350
Engine
350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled
348.36cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled
334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power
29hp at 7,000rpm
20.2hp at 6,100rpm
21hp at 5,500rpm
22.57hp at 7,000rpm
Torque
31.2Nm at 5,500rpm
27Nm at 4,000rpm
29.5Nm at 3,000rpm
28.1Nm at 5,000rpm
Transmission
6-speed
5-speed
5-speed
6-speed
Power-to-weight ratio
148.72hp/tonne
103.59hp/tonne
113.28hp/tonne
116.53hp/tonne
Triumph is looking to distinguish the Bonneville T40 in every way possible, starting with the engine itself. Its 350cc unit is one of two liquid-cooled mills on the list. This bike also makes the most power and torque. The T40’s peak power is followed at a distance by the Jawa 350, and it’s the Honda CB350 that makes the nearest comparable amount of peak torque. Honda’s 348cc engine also delivers both power and torque much earlier in the rev range.
Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Rivals: Dimensions and weight
Honda strikes a fine balance
Triumph Bonneville T40
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Honda CB350C
Jawa 350
Fuel tank capacity
14.5 litres
13 litres
15.2 litres
13.2 litres
Ground clearance
165mm
170mm
165mm
178mm
Kerb weight
195kg
195kg
186kg
~193kg
Seat height
790mm
805mm
800mm
790mm
Wheelbase
1418mm
1390mm
1441mm
1449mm
In this section, the Honda CB350C immediately stands out because of its kerb weight. It is the lightest motorcycle in this comparison, and that’s despite being the heaviest version in the CB350 line-up; the CB350 weighs 181kg and the CB350RS 180kg. Yet, it has the largest fuel tank capacity, along with decent seat height and ground clearance. The T40’s second-shortest wheelbase should make it an agile bike, but it remains to be seen how it rides in the real world. The Classic 350 – with the shortest wheelbase – isn’t exactly known for its agility, not that it’s expected in this segment to begin with.
Please note that Jawa/Yezdi report dry weight on the website, so you’ll find the Jawa 350’s weight to be 184kg there, but with 90 percent fuel and other fluids, its kerb weight should be closer to the others in the list.
Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Rivals: Tyres, brakes and suspension
Old vs new retros
Triumph Bonneville T40
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Honda CB350C
Jawa 350
Tyres (F, R)
100/90-18, 150/70R17
100/90-19, 120/80-18
100/90-19, 130/70-18
100/90-18, 130/80-17
Brakes (F, R)
310mm disc, 255mm disc; dual-channel ABS
300mm disc, 270mm disc; dual-channel ABS
310mm disc, 240mm disc; dual-channel ABS
280mm disc, 240mm disc; dual-channel ABS
Suspension (F, R)
Telescopic fork, twin-shock
Telescopic fork, twin-shock
Telescopic fork, twin-shock
Telescopic fork, twin-shock
The differences are a bit confusing, mainly because there are barely any. The only major distinction among these four motorcycles is that two have a 19-inch front wheel, whereas the other two have an 18-inch one. The same goes for the rear wheel: two of them have an 18-inch unit, and the other two get a 17-inch one. Elsewhere, there are minor variations in the disc rotor sizes, but by and large, they fall in the same ballpark, all things considered.
Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Rivals: Features
Triumph’s biggest flaunt
The Bonneville T40 is the newest entrant in this retro segment, and that contrast is most visible in the features department. It offers ride-by-wire and a 4-inch TFT display with five ride modes (Eco, Road, Rain, Rider A and B), turn-by-turn navigation powered by Triumph, cornering ABS, traction control and cruise control, all as standard. For context, here’s what the second most feature-packed motorcycle, the Honda CB350C, offers: dual-channel ABS, a slip-and-assist clutch, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC, traction control) and Honda RoadSync connectivity on the higher variants through the LCD screen.
Triumph has waited to debut a much-needed new instrument cluster with the Bonneville. It’s a decision you can raise questions about (like, why not on the Tracker 400?), but it’s a change that’s wholeheartedly welcomed nevertheless. If you prefer your retros to straddle the line between the old and new, the Bonneville T40 is hard to beat.
Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Rivals: Price
Most expensive modern classic
Triumph Bonneville T40
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Honda CB350C
Jawa 350
Price (ex-showroom)
Rs 2.80 lakh
Rs 1.89-2.26 lakh
Rs 2.00-2.04 lakh
Rs 2.11-2.21 lakh
Triumph is also the most expensive of the lot. An Indian-specific T4 has also been revealed at a lower price point of Rs 2.55 lakh, but that is still Rs 29,000 more expensive than the Classic 350’s top variant. If you find these to be too expensive and would rather have a more retro experience, Royal Enfield’s very own Bullet 350 starts at Rs 1.67 lakh and tops out at Rs 2.11 lakh.
Triumph’s own Speed T4 is the closest modern classic from the brand, coming in at a more palatable Rs 2.10 lakh, although it doesn’t have the decorated name. All things considered, the Bonneville’s arrival has been anticipated for quite a while, and it’s finally here, ready to swing. We now have to see how convincing its swing ends up being.
After seeing a great deal of success with its Bajaj-built, single-cylinder models, Triumph has now revealed a new model in the same family which has the potential to be the most popular one yet – the Bonneville T40. Underneath its appealing classical design, the smallest ‘Bonnie’ is an amalgamation of some parts shared with its siblings while some are unique to it. Alongside the Bonneville T40, the Triumph has also revealed a lower-spec Bonneville T4 which misses out on some electronic features but is mechanically the same as the T40.
350cc engine makes 29hp, 31.2Nm; tuned for low- and mid-range grunt
4-inch colour TFT display, 5 riding modes & cruise control standard
Available in 3 bright dual-tone colours and a blacked-out version
Triumph Bonneville T40: Everything you need to know
Weighs 195kg and has a low 790mm seat height
Powering the India-spec Bonneville T40 is the same 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as seen in the other single-cylinder Triumphs but in this application both the output and state of tune are very different. The engine in the Bonneville makes 29hp at 7,000rpm and 31.2Nm of torque at 5,500rpm – numbers that are incidentally very similar to the Speed T4 (29hp at 7,500rpm and 31Nm at 5,500rpm).
While the engine’s base architecture is shared with the other single-cylinder Triumph models, here you have a revised cylinder head, a new engine tune, smaller diameter throttle bodies, dedicated camshafts and a new peashooter exhaust. Triumph says it has made all these changes to ensure an effortless, torque-rich riding experience. A 6-speed gearbox continues here but the company says the Bonneville T40 has taller overall gearing than its siblings.
Just like the engine, the frame on the Bonneville T40 has also seen major revisions. While the front half is more closely related to the other Bajaj-made Triumphs, at the rear it is all-new. This was done to not only accommodate the twin shock absorbers and new tubular steel swingarm (not aluminium like its siblings) but also to get the quintessential Bonneville aesthetic right, says Triumph. Another point to note is that the Bonneville T40’s subframe is welded to the main frame, not bolted like on the other 350cc Triumphs.
What this new frame also potentially permits Triumph to do is also potentially introduce single-cylinder versions of the Speedmaster and Bobber down the line, although the company hasn’t confirmed this officially.
The cycle parts on the 350cc Bonnie are also unique to it and aren’t shared with the other single-cylinder Triumphs. A 43mm right way up gaitered telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers handle suspension duties and both have a healthy 130mm of travel. To handle stopping duties, there’s a 310mm disc at the front with a twin-piston axial caliper and a 255mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper, supplemented by lean-sensitive ABS.
In typical Bonneville fashion, the T40 runs on wire-spoke wheels shod with tubed MRF tyres developed specifically for it – no tubeless option here. The front tyre is sized 100/90-18 while the rear is a 150/70-R18 hoop. While the tubed tyres will mean a more labour-intensive and long drawn-out puncture repair process there is a small silver lining, in that a centre stand comes standard here.
The result of all those chassis changes is that the Bonneville T40 weighs 195kg, making it by far the heaviest of the Bajaj-built Triumph models. Having said that, at 14.5 litres, it also has the largest fuel tank capacity. With a friendly 790mm seat height, the T40 is quite accessible in terms of ground reach and you can even drop it down further to 770mm with Triumph’s accessory low seat. Despite the low perch, the baby ‘Bonnie’ has a healthy 165mm of ground clearance which should help it tackle the worst of Indian conditions without scraping its undercarriage.
What all of the above should likely translate to in the real world is a refined and genteel riding experience, although we’ll reserve judgement on that facet until we get to spend quality some seat time on the small ‘Bonnie.’
Just like the other Bajaj-built Triumphs, the Bonneville T40 has a high level of material finish and attention to detail. Where the T40 goes one step further is that it debuts a new round 4-in colour TFT display with more comprehensive switchgear. This is to control the different riding aids like the 5 riding modes (Road, Rain, Eco and 2 fully customizable ones), ABS, traction control and cruise control. This display even has a ‘Heritage’ mode which changes the layout to a more old-school appearance. Furthermore, if you pair your phone to the display via the Triumph Navigation app, you can also get navigation information on the screen.
At Rs 2.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Bonneville T40 (and T40 Black) is priced at a premium compared to its direct rivals which are the Royal Enfield Classic 350 (Rs 1.89 lakh – Rs 2.26 lakh), Honda CB350C (Rs 2 lakh – Rs 2.05 lakh) and Jawa 350 (Rs 2.11 lakh – Rs 2.22 lakh). For those that find the asking price for the Bonneville T40 perhaps a bit too pricey, there’s also a lower-spec Bonneville T4 which has a slimmer 140-section rear tyre, a colour LCD display with turn-by-turn navigation, ride modes and dual-channel ABS but misses out on cruise control and the Intertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The T4 Bonneville is priced at Rs 2.55 lakh and comes in three solid colours – green, black and red.
Bookings are open for both but deliveries for the Bonneville T40 will commence earlier, in November 2026, while the T4 will be delivered starting from the 2nd week of January 2027.
Royal Enfield has hiked prices for the Classic 350. All nine colour variants, spanning from the entry-level Redditch Red to the top-spec Emerald and Signature White, now cost slightly more.
RE Classic 350 prices now start at Rs 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai)
No mechanical or feature changes
349cc single-cylinder engine makes 20.2hp and 27Nm
Royal Enfield Classic 350 price
Prices have increased by around Rs 2,000 across the range
Royal Enfield has increased prices for the Classic 350 line-up by up to Rs 2,000, with the base Redditch Red now carrying a Rs 1.89 lakh price tag. The bike is mechanically unchanged, powered by the 349cc single-cylinder engine producing 20.2hp and 27Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
The Classic 350 was last updated earlier this year when Royal Enfield added an assist-and-slipper clutch and a USB Type-C charging port to all dual-channel ABS variants. The base single-channel Redditch Red was not equipped with these features and continues with a standard clutch and the older, slower-charging port.
The Gorkha Edition, introduced in mid-August, sits in the middle of the line-up at Rs 2.12 lakh, now costing around Rs 1,000 more than at the time of launch. Similarly, the Signature White variant, which is the newest colour option, costs about Rs 2,000 more, now priced at Rs 2.26 lakh, alongside the Emerald.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 price list as of October 2026
Navigation has been one of the major challenges for every aspiring motorcyclist. Unfortunately, major smartphone OS manufacturers don’t deem us profitable enough to solve it for us; but, our OEMs might have a smarter solution for that, by way of Google Maps mirroring. Today, you can buy a motorcycle for as low as Rs 1.04 lakh and still be able to navigate your way through your city, or wherever your heart takes you. Speaking of, let’s start with that very motorcycle.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi for the specific variant with Google Maps mirroring feature.
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Rs 1.04 lakh
Bajaj had comprehensively upgraded the classic Pulsar 125 with many changes and a whole slew of features, including Google Maps mirroring on the top-most Split Seat variant. Besides that, you get a 124.58cc engine with 12.1hp and 11.4Nm, a front disc brake, and three ride modes. A decent choice if you mostly commute in the city, but if you find yourself on the open roads on every chance you get, look at the bigger brother.
Bajaj Pulsar 150
Rs 1.29 lakh
Admittedly, Rs 25,000 isn’t a small step-up in this price range. However, besides retaining the same feature-set and silhouette, on the Pulsar 150 you get a larger 149.5cc engine with 14.1hp and 14.1Nm, which should make highway stints seem less stressful on you and the motorcycle; and saying that you have the Pulsar 150 has a better ring to it, but that’s a subjective opinion. If Bajaj isn’t your brand of choice, though, we have another Indian manufacturer known for pushing the envelope on features.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Rs 1.41 lakh
TVS has made the Apache series synonymous with features over the past few years, so of course it responded to Bajaj upgrading the classic Pulsars. Its best-selling Apache RTR 160 4V now also has a TFT display that supports Google Maps mirroring. TVS, in its usual fashion, turns things up a notch by offering even more power from its 159.7cc engine (17.55hp and 14.73Nm) and a whole lot more features like dual-channel ABS, traction control, a slipper clutch, more premium design, etc., That’s quite a bit more for Rs 12,000 over the Pulsar 150 but if you wonder whether Bajaj has a similar offering, fret not.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS
Rs 1.43 lakh
This is the first motorcycle on which Bajaj debuted the new 5-inch TFT screen with Google Maps mirroring. It’s since been extended to other Pulsars. Over the Pulsar 150, the N160 SS offers a bigger 164.9cc engine with 18.5hp and 14.4Nm (directly sparring with the RTR 160 4V), ride-by-wire, traction control, one extra ride mode, a slipper clutch, and a more modern design that may suit your preferences better. The N160 SS also offers dual-channel ABS as standard. If you feel like you’re done with the 150-160cc class, the next upgrade is closer than you think.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Rs 1.50 lakh
The Apache RTR 200 4V has now been relegated to getting the “et al” treatment from TVS so now it is almost too close to the RTR 160, one might say. However, it retains the bigger 197.75cc engine with close to 21hp and 17.25Nm. The only other feature that still remains exclusive to the 200 is the preload-adjustable USD fork that TVS brought back, with the recent update. Worth paying Rs 7,000 extra You decide, but if you are somehow not satisfied with the value on offer, the next motorcycle wears value-for-money as a badge of honour on its sleeve.
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Rs 1.90 lakh
Bajaj’s downsized 349cc Pulsar NS400Z has gone down in price again, and the company gave it the same TFT unit as on the other Pulsars just two days ago; and we might see it in even more of their motorcycles soon. Anyway, the NS400Z gives you a steep jump in power with 40.6hp and 33Nm. It retains the feature-set from the N160 SS as-is with power and torque as its biggest differentiation from almost every other motorcycle on this list. If you’re in a phase of your life where you’re on long rides more often than commutes, you might prefer the next motorcycle more.
TVS Apache RTX 300
Rs 2.19 lakh
TVS’s first adventure tourer popularised the feature in question a year ago, offering it on the top and BTO variants. Compared to the NS400Z, you get a smaller 299.1cc engine with 36hp and 28.5Nm. However, the Apache RTX 300 is no slouch in features in any other way, matching the NS400Z on every feature on offer. If you’re an experienced motorcyclist who’d like to tune your ride more minutely, stepping up to the BTO variant at Rs 2.39 lakh might be worth it, considering it gives your adjustable suspension on both ends. If none of these sound exciting enough for you, maybe see if the last one does the trick.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Rs 2.51 lakh
Royal Enfield introduced a new 4-inch TFT display with the Himalayan 450 that could project Google Maps powered navigation onto it, making the Chennai-UK based manufacturer technically the first to have figured this solution out. If you didn’t know this already, pressing and holding the M button on your Guerrilla 450 (and the Himalayan and Bear 650) will change the dials to the ‘digital’ look. After that, connecting your smartphone to the Royal Enfield app and starting navigation will make the whole map show on your display.
Getting back to the Guerrilla 450 itself, it’s Royal Enfield’s take on a sport-naked. Similar to most motorcycles on this list, its primary purpose isn’t touring, but when has that ever stopped the determined? The Guerrilla also has a 450cc engine that doles out 40.02hp and 40Nm, making it the most powerful motorcycle on this list. It goes toe-to-toe with the other motorcycles in terms of the features on offer, although most of the additional price is for its extra power (and the 40 percent GST of course).
That concludes the list of motorcycles under Rs 3 lakh with Google Maps mirroring, for now. We expect Bajaj to extend the same TFT display to even more of their portfolio in the near future. TVS might respond to that in their own, unique way so this list is all but guaranteed to grow even more in the near future. It’s one more significant hurdle removed for a motorcyclist, and every meaningful step counts.
Triumph has released a teaser showing four new motorcycles ahead of a reveal scheduled for October 6, and the most eagerly anticipated of the lot is arguably the Bonneville 400. The upcoming modern retro model has been spotted testing several times over the last few months, and will be the latest addition to the brand’s ‘400’ portfolio.
Triumph to reveal four new motorcycles on October 6
Bonneville 400 to be based on the same platform as other Triumph 400 models
Other three models appear to be a Street Triple, and two Tiger models
Triumph Bonneville 400: What to expect
New chassis and suspension to suit the classic retro character
From images of test mules, we know that the Bonneville 400 will be the most visually distinctive model in Triumph’s 350cc Bajaj-made lineup. Unlike the Speed 400, Scrambler 400, Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400, it gets right-way-up gaitered telescopic forks and twin rear shock absorbers rather than the USD fork and monoshock setup shared by those models. The chassis and swingarm also appear to be new.
Design-wise, it closely follows the larger T100 and T120 with a teardrop fuel tank, swooping fenders, a flat bench seat, circular headlamp and a peashooter-style exhaust. In India, the bike will be powered by the 349cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, likely in a relaxed state of tune, similar to the Speed T4’s 29hp and 31Nm, to suit the Bonneville’s more laid-back character.
The Bonneville 400 will be the first model in the Bajaj-Triumph lineup to directly take on the traditional retro roadster segment that houses the recently revised Honda CB350 lineup and giants like the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350.
