Owing to a positive response from the Indian two-wheeler market for the K300 N, Keeway has managed to revise the number of bikes that it will import. This has resulted in the reduction of its asking price. Thus, the K300 N now costs Rs. 2.55 lakh. With the new price in effect, here are some alternatives that you can buy in a similar price bracket.
Benelli Imperiale 400
The Benelli Imperiale 400 is a thoroughbred retro motorcycle as it features a round headlight, pea-shooter exhaust, and a teardrop-shaped fuel tank. Benelli has priced it at Rs. 2.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it’s powered by a 374cc single-cylinder engine with the output rated at 20.7bhp and 29Nm. It’s mated to a five-speed gearbox. A few highlights of the Imperiale 400 are its styling cues, the accessible seat height, and the after-sales experience. It rides on telescopic front forks and dual rear shocks while the braking hardware comprises a front and rear disc brake setup with ABS.
KTM 250 Duke
If you are interested in getting a smaller streetfighter motorcycle, then the KTM 250 Duke can be considered. It costs Rs. 2.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is a fairly popular motorcycle in the quarter-litre segment. KTM has powered the 250 Duke by a 248.7cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and it’s linked to a six-speed gearbox. The setup dishes out 29.6bhp and 24Nm. The 250 Duke is well-known for its engine performance, affordability, and features. Speaking of the latter, it gets LED illumination, and a fully-digital instrument console housing an extensive list of readouts like the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel level, and more. It even gets slightly sophisticated hardware such as USD front forks, a monoshock, and a single front and rear disc brake with ABS.
While the Imperiale 400 has already reserved the first spot as the modern-classic offering in this price bracket, the QJ Motor SRC 500 is another option. It retails at Rs. 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and takes design inspiration from the Benelli offering. So, the round headlight, dual-pod instrument console, and spoke wheels are similar to the Imperiale 400. However, it gets a slightly larger engine of 480cc which develops 25.3bhp at 5,750rpm and a peak torque of 36Nm at 4,250rpm. The SRC500’s styling is quite appealing and even the suspension setup is plush, which should work in the rider’s favour.
TVS Apache RR 310
The TVS Apache RR 310 is priced at Rs. 2.72 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike has gained immense popularity since its launch and has received a number of updates as well. TVS has powered the Apache RR 310 with a 312.2cc motor which belts out 33.5bhp and 27.3Nm. The Apache RR 310 gets an extensive list of features, like LED illumination, TFT display, ABS, smartphone connectivity, document storage, over-speed warning, ride-by-wire, riding modes, and more. Moreover, TVS also offers two kits for the Apache RR 310: Dynamic and Race. The former comes with fully-adjustable KYM front forks, rear mono-shock, and an anti-rust brass-coated drive chain. Meanwhile, the Race kit gets a race-ergo handlebar, raised footrests, and knurled footpegs. However, both kits demand an additional premium.
Honda CB300R
Finally, we have the Honda CB300R which is priced at Rs 2.77 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It sports a neo-retro styling with a round headlight, muscular fuel tank, and a slim rear section. Honda has equipped the CB300R with a 286cc single-cylinder mill producing 30.7bhp and 27.5Nm. It’s mated to a six-speed gearbox and benefits from a slip-and-assist clutch. The CB300R gets features like LED illumination, and an LCD with readouts for the odometer, speedometer, trip meter, tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel level, and more. The CB300R is well-known for its handling – thanks to its lightweight, and for the strong mid-range performance as well as the reliable braking setup.
