Bikes have always been largely preferred by Indians due to the congested city traffic in most parts of the country. Presently we see a growing trend in people purchasing bikes for leisure and adventure, along with using them for their daily use. This has led people towards demanding much more out of their bike and the key element that people are looking for in bikes these days is the performance, which enhances the thrill of riding.
As a result of this, people are shifting to dual-cylinder engines which offer more power, an all-together different riding experience which and a beautiful sound as well, and this makes it important for us to bring out some of the most affordable dual cylinder models available to the buyers in the Indian market.
5 Most Affordable Two Cylinder Motorcycles In India
1. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650/Continental GT 650
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with a 648-cc dual-cylinder engine, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The fuel tank capacity is 13 liters, and the bike returns an average fuel economy of 23 kilometers per liter. The engine produces 47 bhp and 52 nm of torque, while packing a strong boost of power. Prices for the bike range from 3,02,418 INR ex-showroom to 3,30,273 INR ex-showroom. The power figures for the Continental GT 650 are almost identical to those of the Interceptor 650, however the GT 650 excels in handling and is more of a cafe racer. It is priced slightly higher, with prices ranging from 3,18,418 INR to 3,44,284 INR.
2. Kawasaki Ninja 300:
The Ninja 300 from the Kawasaki lineup is a sporty bike that is offered with a 296-cc dual-cylinder engine, which is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The Ninja 300 comes with a 17-liter fuel tank and returns an average fuel economy of 25 kilometers per liter. The engine produces 38.88 bhp of power and 26.1 nm of torque, while offering a lot of sporty cosmetic styling elements on the look front. The bike is only offered in one variant which is priced at 3,43,000 INR ex-showroom.
3. Yamaha YZF R3:
The Yamaha YZF R3 is offered with a 321-cc dual-cylinder engine that produces power worth 41.4 bhp. The bike is an easy handler, offering good high-speed stability. The engine feels very smooth and refined at all times. Yamaha have done an excellent job with the cooling mechanism in this bike, keeping the engine reasonably cool at all times. The bike is priced at 4,65,266 INR ex-showroom.
4. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650:
The Super Meteor 650 comes with a 648-cc dual-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This is a super stylish cruiser-bike which offers utmost comfort while riding. The bike offers a 15.7-liter fuel tank and returns an average fuel economy of 23.7 kilometers per liter. The prices for the bike range from 3,63,900 INR ex-showroom to 3,94,347 INR ex-showroom.
5. Aprilia RS 457:
The Aprilia RS 457 comes with a 457-cc dual-cylinder engine which is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. This bike produces a power of 46.9 bhp, while offering an average fuel economy of 28 kilometers per liter. This is a fast yet stable bike and the prices range between 4,10,003 INR ex-showroom and 4,17,000 INR ex-showroom.