17 August 2018
Ranjan R. Bhat
All the action from last week
Read moreAnd the top 10 cruiser bikes are...
Suzuki Intruder 150
154.9 cc
44 kmpl
14.6 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 1 variant, 2 colors November 2017 1,211 Suzuki has committed to developing its motorcycle range in the 150+ segment. They already have the Gixxer streetbike and the Gixxer SF, its fully faired sibling. The cruiser format is represented by this, the Intruder. The name as well as the styling is derived from the M1800R, the cruiser that among other things, had the widest rear tyre on a production motorcycle when it was launched.
UM Renegade Commando
- 279.5 cc
- 24.8 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 1 variant, 3 colors February 2016 283 The UM Renegade Commando is based on the same platform as the Renegade Classic and Renegade Sport S and the Renegade Mojave.
Check out : 1 Used Renegade Commando bikeBajaj Avenger Street 180
- 180 cc
- 15.3 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 1 variant, 2 colors February 2018 2,780 The Bajaj Avenger Street 180 has replaced the Avenger Street 150 in its lineup. The upgrade means that all Avenger Streets now look similar – the 180 has inherited the 220’s styling, including the black chassis, wheels, forks, exhaust and grab rail. The tank also gets the diagonal stripe from the 220. Although it seems that the Avenger Street 180 shares its engine with the Pulsar 180, the power and torque output are lower than the streetbike, at 15.3bhp and 13.7Nm. There is no rear disc brake available, and ABS is not available. You can have your Avenger 180 in either black or red.
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
- 346 cc
- 30 kmpl
- 19.8 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 1 variant, 5 colors March 2000 5,232 Although Royal Enfield has been selling the Thunderbird in India since the year 2000, it was only by 2009 that the brand updated the motorcycle comprehensively by introducing the 346 cc unit construction engine (UCE) that now powers all their 350cc models.
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- 499 cc
- 27.2 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold 1 variant, 1 color September 2017 Not Available Royal Enfield's newest variant of the Classic 500 is the stealth black. As the name suggests, it sports a matte black finish and joins the Desert Storm and Squadron series, the other variants with a matte finish paint scheme in the Classic 500 range. The Classic 500 stealth black is mechanically identical to its siblings, with one exception: it is the first Classic 500 to sport a rear disc brake. We expect this feature to debut across the range before the compulsory ABS norms come into effect in 2019.
Bajaj Dominar 400
- 373.3 cc
- 34.5 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 2 variants, 3 colors December 2016 1,277 Royal Enfield Classic Gunmetal Grey
- 346 cc
- 19.8 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold 1 variant, 4 colors September 2017 Not Available The Classic 350 is the product that keeps Royal Enfield’s sales thumping today. In fact, it boasts of sales numbers higher than many 150cc commuter bikes.
Check out : 1 Used Classic Gunmetal Grey bikeRoyal Enfield Bullet 350
- 346 cc
- 37 kmpl
- 19.8 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 2 variants, 5 colors January 1932 10,044 The Bullet 350 is now available in two different options, one with original old school Royal Enfield badging without a disc brake and electric start. And one with new colour schemes and the electric start and the disc brake, which was branded as the Electra earlier. Over the years, the Bullet has evolved and still stayed true to its essence of being an old-school cruiser.
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- 346 cc
- 19.8 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold 1 variant, 2 colors February 2018 Not Available Royal Enfield saw a need in the market for an urban cruiser, and this is the result: the Thunderbird 350X. It gets a similar driveline as the regular Thunderbird 350, but there are a few changes. One, it is available in bright, single-tone colours in the same vein as the Classic Redditch series. The 350X is available in red or white. The handlebar is a flatter, wider one, which should help with manoeuverability in the city. It gets all-black treatment, which extends to the alloy wheels. This is the first time a Royal Enfield has been shipped with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres from the factory. It gets the same 346cc carburetted single-cylinder air-cooled engine from the Thunderbird 350. It generates 19.8bhp and 28Nm and transmits it via a five-speed gearbox. The wheels are a 19-inch front and an 18-inch rear. There are disc brakes at both ends, with a 280mm front disc and a 240mm rear one. The seat of the Thunderbird 350X has been changed – it is a more modern-looking one. The rider’s seat is wider, and the pillion seat is smaller.
Royal Enfield Classic 350
- 346 cc
- 37 kmpl
- 19.8 bhp
Available in Launched in Unit sold (June) 2 variants, 8 colors November 2009 50,426
