These will be worthy companions on your quest to enjoy our country's beauty
These will be worthy companions on your quest to enjoy our country's beauty
As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, we must celebrate the fact that we have got some lovely Indian motorcycles that are world-class. Of them, quite a few are very capable of letting you explore the length and breadth of our country. So here's our list of the best bikes that let you enjoy freedom on our roads the fullest.
If the Himalayan 411 got the ball rolling for affordable and accessible ADV motorcycles in the country, the new Himalayan 450 has really stepped up the game in all regards. It is fast, competent and loves to tour. It has a brilliant suspension setup, perhaps the finest in the segment. Check out our review to know how it unlocks ultimate freedom.
From being a unidimensional pocket rocket street hooligan to now becoming an well-mannered yet flipping mental naked motorcycle, the new KTM 390 Duke is the ultimate expression of craziness on two-wheels. It goes like the wind, thrills you like no other and now gives you that added maturity of calming things down to a certain degree. Such an emotionally charging experience it is. Our 500 km endurance test video just manages to encapsulate the madness that it possesses.
Perhaps the most versatile bike on this list, the Triumph Scrambler 400X is hands down the best scrambler motorcycle in the sub-500 cc space. It can do the daily grind in a spirited manner, take you out for long trips on long weekends and get away with stuff when things start to get a little tricky. Overall, it is a joyful motorcycle that serves the rider well in every riding scenario. Know more about this scrambler by clicking on this link.
Serenity on two-wheels, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the ultimate expression of freedom on two-wheels at a steady pace. The J-series version that arrived in 2021 really amped up that lovely wind-in-your-hair feeling that one gets astride it. And the only vibes that it gives off now are charming ones. Check out our quick review of this iconic roadster.
If sporty full-faired motorcycles are your thing and you still want to tour, then the TVS Apache RR 310 is a worthy partner. It looks brilliant, has a relatively comfortable riding posture, and a brilliantly tuned handling setup. And if you opt for the BTO version, you'll get adjustable suspension to further optimise your ride. And the motor, while it isn't the most exciting one out there, it certainly is capable of sitting happily at 100-110 kmph.
How can we talk about freedom and not mention the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG, the bike that's aiming to revolutionise commuter motorcycling in the country. Its CNG fuel-powered 125 cc mill provides phenomenal economic savings when compared to petrol bikes. And it doesn't feel and look like any other regular commuter motorcycle, rather a premium package that one will love to be seen on. Read more about how efficient the Freedom 125 is at halving your fuel bills in our review here.
