Top 10 Motorcycles for a Thrilling Valentine's Day Gift

The BMW S 1000 R offers a fast, performance-oriented litre-class naked that offers everything expected from a sports bike in this segment. The S 1000 R offers the best of both worlds, to be used as an everyday, performance-oriented street bike, and could very well double up as an entertaining package for the track. It has very capable and worthy rivals like the Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS.

The Nightster gets some traditional sportster design elements with its low stance, chopped fenders, a round air intake cover, a walnut-shaped fuel tank and twin rear shocks. The big talking point though is the engine with the Nightster getting the new Revolution Max 975T liquid-cooled unit. The 60-degree V-Twin unit is a scaled-down version of the unit from the larger Sportster S and Pan America 1250. The DOHC unit uses hydraulic lifters on all four valves per cylinder with variable valve timing. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with an assist and slip clutch.

The Scrambler Icon version incorporates the new aesthetics and are loaded with features including a steel teardrop fuel tank with interchangeable Aluminium side panels, softer-feel hydraulic clutch control, all-new DRL (Daytime Running Light) headlight which boosts bike visibility in traffic and an ergonomic switchgear which makes it easier for the rider to scroll through the LCD instrument menu.The Ducati Scrambler’s wide handlebars, flat seat, and renewed suspension set-up merge to provide a more comfortable and relaxed riding position. New Cornering ABS maximises active safety during braking, ensuring riders get full-on riding fun.

The Trident 660 has been positioned as an entry-level premium bike, for riders with less experience, or for those looking for a bike to get back into motorcycling. Looking at just the numbers, the Trident may not feel like much, but with 80 bhp power, with 90 per cent of the torque spread out across the rev range, in a 189 kg kerb weight package, makes for quite an entertaining motorcycle. It will be perfect for the daily commute and will be up for some weekend fun.

The 2021 ZX-10R is not an all-new machine, but an update to the current Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, with the most significant changes to the bike's styling, which features an integrated winglet design, and an updated face. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is priced at ₹ 13.99 lakh (Ex-showroom) in India. It is a good value sports vehicle with a lot of updated features and new design concepts that make it look striking on road along with providing great performance, and riding experience with comfort.

The BMW R 1250 GS is one of the highest-selling full sized adventure bikes in the world. It is loaded with features, offers great off-road and touring ability and is a hoot to look at too. Where the R 1250 GS scorers is in its torquey performance, sophisticated electronics, and great balance with superb low speed agility. It's also a great touring bike, can easily be used for the inter-city commute and will gladly handle any number of corners you throw at it on a twisty mountain road.

The 1,158 cc V4 engine is lighter, shorter and more compact than the 1,260cc v-twin engine of the Multistrada 1260. The engine makes 168 bhp at 10,500 rpm, and 125 Nm of peak torque at 8,750 rpm. The engine also comes with 60,000 km valve service intervals. The motorcycle also gets cylinder deactivation system, which shuts down the rear cylinder bank when the bike is idling.

The Royal Enfield Meteor 650 boasts of a quintessential retro cruiser design with an upright riding position, a tear-drop shaped fuel tank, a chunky fender for the rear tyre, circular LED headlight (a first for any RE motorcycle), a round taillight, an old-school two-piece scalloped seat with no grabrails and twin-exhaust setup which is prominently positioned.

The new Suzuki Katana is based on the Suzuki GSX-S1000F and powered by the 999 cc, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder, DOHC K5 engine which puts out 150 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 106 Nm at 9,250 rpm. In terms of design, the Suzuki Katana has a more neo-retro design, which is stylish, yet with comfortable ergonomics which should make it easier to ride in everyday conditions in India.

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.