2019 was an exciting year as we witnessed a plethora of new two-wheeler launches in India. And we, at BikeWale, got a chance to test ride a lot of bikes and scooters from these new entrants. However, depending on the popularity of the product, a few of these reviews were read by an impressive number of people. In that case, we tell you the 5 most popular reviews of this year, proceeding in descending order in terms of views.
Bajaj Avenger 160 Street: Road Test Review
Bajaj launched the Avenger Street 160 in May 2019 in India, which replaced its 180cc sibling. Owing to the small gap between the Avenger 180 and the Avenger 220, in terms of displacement and pricing, the Chakan-based bike maker decided to introduce the 160cc iteration. And after a comprehensive road test review of the motorcycle, we were quite impressed by the easy rideability of the Avenger 160. In terms of views, the review of the cruiser stands at the fifth spot in the queue.
KTM 125 Duke: Road Test Review
Since the rumour mill begun whirling about KTM planning to introduce the smallest Duke with a 125cc engine, a lot of enthusiasts were waiting curiously for the motorcycle to be launched. This was evident by the amount of readers that landed up on our road test review of the KTM 125 Duke. Although the motorcycle is a tad expensive for its displacement, the premium set of hardware and modern features make it an enticing proposition. It also makes for an ideal entry point for the young riders to enter the performance league of KTM.
Yamaha FZ S V3.0 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: Comparison Review
The Apache and FZ both are iconic names in the performance commuter segment. No wonder then when we pitched the newest versions of both bikes back in August, the comparison review attracted viewers in abundance. From Ergonomics to handling and performance to ride quality, we stacked up the Yamaha FZ S V3.0 and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V on the basis of every aspect. Which was the winner then? Read our detailed comparison review to find out.
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400: Launch Ride Review
Bajaj had launched its flagship motorcycle, the Dominar 400, back in 2016. Although the motorcycle was an alluring package overall, the response from the buyers fizzled out after a few months. Then it was time for Bajaj to give the motorcycle a major overhaul. The new Dominar 400 was launched in March this year and Bajaj invited us to test how the changes in the motorcycle fare out on the road. While we were impressed by the motorcycle’s capabilities, the online traction which the launch ride review gained was equally welcoming.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon: First Ride Review
Now, topping the list of our most popular reviews of 2019 is the first ride review of the Pulsar 125 Neon, which had multiple reasons. Firstly, Pulsar has been one of the most popular motorcycle brands in the Indian two-wheeler industry. Furthermore, the Pulsar 125 is a unique product given its boisterous styling, which is identical to its 150cc sibling, while it also packs performance more than its rivals in the 125cc segment.