Triumph recently launched a bigger and improved version of the Street Triple, now called as Street Triple 765 in India. When we speak about the middleweight motorcycle segment, potential customers have a wide variety of motorcycles to choose from, namely - Triumph Bonneville T100, Triumph Bonneville T120, Triumph Bobber, Ducati Monster 797, Ducati Scrambler full throttle, Kawasaki Z900, Harley Davidson Iron 883 and the Benelli TNT 899.
The Triumph Street Triple 765 is powered by a 765cc, inline three-cylinder engine that generates 111bhp of power at 11,250rpm and 73Nm of torque at 9,100rpm. This powerful engine comes mated to a six-speed transmission. Currently available only in S variant, the bike comes loaded with features like ABS, traction control, a quickshifter, and adjustable lever. The bike is priced at Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Triumph Bonneville T100 is powered by a 900cc engine that generates 54bhp of power at 5,900rpm and 80Nm of torque at 3,230rpm. The bike comes mated to a five speed-transmission and it gets ABS as standard with a 310mm single disc in the front and a 255mm disc in the rear. Inspired by the retro look of the 70s, the bike gets upright handlebar, twin-pod console and round headlamp. The Bonneville T100 is priced at Rs 8.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Triumph Bonneville T120 is powered by a 1,200cc engine that generates 79bhp of power at 6,550rpm and 105Nm of torque at 3,100rpm. The bike comes mated to a six speed-transmission and gets a list of electronics and safety equipment in form of ABS, traction control, ride-by-wire throttle and a slip-assist clutch. The Bonneville T120 is available for Rs 8.92 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Triumph Bonneville Bobber is powered by a 1,200cc engine that generates 76bhp of power at 6,100rpm and 106Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The bike comes mated to a six-speed transmission and gets all the modern electronics from ABS to two riding modes. The Bonneville Bobber is priced at Rs 9.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle is based on standard Scrambler Icon, but additionally gets a host of aesthetic updates to give it a racy appeal. The bike is powered by an 803cc engine that generates 74bhp of power at 8,250rpm and 68Nm of torque at 5,750rpm. The bike comes mated to a six-speed transmission, but it misses on the electronics and ABS is the only standard safety equipment which is offered. The Scrambler Full Throttle is priced at Rs 8.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Speak of inline-4 bikes in the country, and Kawasaki Z900 immediately gets a mention. The bike is powered by a 948cc engine that generates 123bhp of power at 9,500rpm and 99Nm of torque at 7,700rpm. The bike comes mated to a six-speed transmission and only gets slipper clutch with assist technology as a standard equipment. The Z900 is priced at Rs 9.0 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Harley Davidson Iron 883 is powered by an 883cc engine that generates 50bhp of power at 5,500rpm and 70Nm of torque at 3,500rpm. The engine is mated to a five speed transmission. The bike does not get fancy electronics and is limited to LCD display in the instrument cluster which shows the gear position, revs and other details. The Iron 883 is priced at Rs 8.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Benelli TNT 899 is powered by an 898cc, three-cylinder engine that generates 119bhp of power at 10,000rpm and 86Nm of torque at 8,000rpm. The bike comes mated to a six-speed transmission. The bike does not get fancy electronics and is limited to a slipper clutch. The TNT 899 is priced at Rs 9.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Based on personal needs and taste, buyers can opt for any of the motorcycles listed above. Each of the motorcycle featuring on the list has its own distinctive appeal in its respective segment.
