Top trending bike in India

The RTR 160 retains its good handling prowess and it absolutely loves being thrown around the corners at the test track. The grip from the TVS Remora radial tyres is commendable too and the bike felt sure-footed when negotiating the corners. Overall, it may not feature ground-breaking changes, but with the new headlamp and the BS6 engine, the desirability quotient does go up by a couple of notches.

The 2018 Super Splendor is a bike that is Hero's entry-level offering in the 125 cc segment. It is not high on features but at the same time, what sets it apart is that it is dependable, it will get the job done and keep getting it done for a long time. There is this inexplicable feel of solidity to all the Hero bikes, which we feel is a reason why Hero does so well in rural markets and so does the Super Splendor too.

The KTM 200 Duke was always an engaging and fun motorcycle to ride, and with the styling and feature updates on the 2020 KTM 200 Duke, it does get a fresh appeal. While it now feels more contemporary, with dimensions and styling comparable to the KTM 250 Duke and the KTM 390 Duke, it also gets dual-channel ABS now, and more suspension travel on the front fork, as well as a bigger fuel tank which will add to more range.

Honda has worked upon retaining the familiarity of its most popular scooter while adding much-needed value additions over the older model. The new Activa 6G is well-packaged barring a few negatives. Prices now start at ₹ 63,912 for the standard version, going up to ₹ 65,412 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). That’s a steep increase in prices but the value additions are more comprehensive this time.

In India, it will go up against the likes of the Honda CBR250R, Yamaha Fazer25 and the KTC RC200 and at a price of ₹ 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), we believe the Gixxer SF 250 to be a solid purchase in its segment. It looks good, has decent performance and handles quite well too. It sporty enough to be ridden around switchbacks and can handle daily commuting too with equal aplomb. It may have entered a little late to the 250 cc - 400 cc segment but it is definitely a well-rounded package.

Revolt Intellicorp is one of the first movers in the electric motorcycle space in India. The Revolt RV 400 is a commendable product, despite its design and technological origins; whether it has been completely developed in India, or based on an existing Chinese platform. Primarily targeted at the lower end commuter segment, the RV 400 is quite a likeable electric motorcycle, and it ticks all the right boxes to be used as an urban, intra-city motorcycle.