Unleash Your Wanderlust: 10 Motorbikes for Road Trips in India

The long list of features that the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 provides at a starting on-road price of ₹ 1.49 lakh, the bike is a good value. It is surely an undisputed champion among this segment in the Indian market. It is great for off-road trips as well, as it provides functionality and comfort for the riders. The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is comfortable and functional for a long ride and ensures and the safety of the passenger. Overall, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a good bike.

The 2020 KTM 390 Duke is the sum of its personality - performance, handling, size, and ease of riding, which makes it one of the most engaging and entertaining motorcycle. The 2020 KTM 390 Duke will cost you just ₹ 4,716 more than the outgoing model. For that price difference, you will of course get new colours, a standard up/down quickshifter, and a cleaner engine. It's a small price to pay for the latest 390 Duke, and in our book, very much well worth it.

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 ticks all the right boxes and makes a strong statement as a true-blue, quintessential cruiser motorcycle. For any cruiser lover, it certainly is a complete package, and at a price tag which is not exorbitantly high. For those looking for a ride to leisurely potter around the suburbs on a weekend, or even for those looking to get back into motorcycling, with a package that is certainly desirable, the Super Meteor 650 makes perfect sense.

Harley-Davidson launched the new Nightster in India at a starting price of Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned below the Sportster S, Harley-Davidson categorises the Nightster under the brand's “sport” category. It is powered by the company’s new Revolution Max 975T v-twin engine which makes 88.5 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 95 Nm of peak torque at 5,750 rpm. It is stylish motorcycle but not the most practical. But if it is a style statement you want to make, few motorcycles do it better than the H-D Nightster.

The long-travel suspension of the KTM 390 Adventure is built to handle all kinds of terrain, and the motor is punchy enough to keep even experienced riders entertained. At ₹ 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the KTM 390 Adventure may seem a little pricey, but if you consider the superb off-road capability, coupled with the features and electronics package, there's no doubt that there's nothing quite like it yet, at that price point.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan definitely is a good bike, and the more time you spend time with it, the more you begin appreciating it. Sure, it has its weaknesses, and more power, less weight, better brakes et al, would have worked wonders to make it even better. But eventually, what matters is that it's a simple motorcycle that will charm you with its simplicity, whether you're the city commuter, relaxed highway cruiser, or trudging along broken trails.

Handling the bike driving straight is not compromised. Perak is an affordable bike at under ₹ 2 lakh. The bike has great appeal and a visual treat. The bike rides well and this bike is for those who are not going for much modification. It has good stamina and lasting value. The engine has the ability to displace more and perform better than a standard Jawa or a Jawa 42. It appears quite presentable and strong. It's going to draw the crowds who value the charm of the old classics.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is possibly all the bike you ever need till the time you stick to tarmac. It looks good. The quality of fit and finish is commendable and the performance is solid too. The engine is one of the finest we have seen in recent times, on a middleweight motorcycle. Yes! It has a couple of chinks in its armour, but nothing that could be a deal-breaker. It works wonderfully as a daily ride and will be good company on your occasional highway jaunts too.

There is no doubt about the fact that there are a lot of takers for motorcycles like the V-Strom SX. Popping colours, tall stance, mini-ADV looks, decent capability and not super heavy on the pocket. It does have a lot of capability, great highway manners and for a motorcycle that costs less than two and a half lakh rupees, it makes great sense even in a segment that is loaded with options such as the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

The Jawa Forty Two offers the entry-level model into the new Jawa range of bikes. It still has the same qualities as the standard Jawa - same performance, same ride quality and same likeable road manners. The Jawa Forty Two gets a beautiful modern classic design, with decent set of features that may not be comparable to rivals but gets the job done. Of course, after sales service could be an issue as the Jawa network isn't as widespread as some of the rival companies.