Top 5 Sports Bikes In India That You Should Buy

The love for compact sports bikes in India is no news. OEMs like Bajaj Auto and KTM are two top-tier brands that make value-for-money compact sports bikes.

Here is a list of the top compact sports bikes from the two OEMs - 

KTM RC 200

The KTM RC 200 is a popular compact sports bike from the Austrian bike brand. It is offered with an average ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 2, 48,166*. The bike comes from the factory in a single trim. The colour options however are two. The bike has a powerful, BS6-compliant engine with 199.5 CC displacement. The motor is tuned to produce a peak power of 25.4 bhp. The peak torque output of the motor is limited to 19.5 Nm. The OEM equipped the bike with a front and rear disc braking system. ABS is OEM standard equipment. The dry weight of the bike is 160.6 KGs. The fuel tank has a total capacity of 13.7 litres.

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200

The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 deserves first place in this list. Bajaj Auto is quite proud of this bike as it is a flagship model from the OEM. It is a compact sports bike with an aggressive price tag. The average ex-showroom price of the motorcycle is Rs. 1, 89,404*. The number of trims available for the bike is one. However, Bajaj Auto kept the colour options limited to three.

 The engine powering the bike is the same one can find in the NS 200. But, the motor has been tuned to deliver more power. The revised power and torque numbers of the motor stand at 24.2 bhp and 18.7 Nm respectively. The bike is equipped with a track-focussed suspension setup. The front and rear wheels are paired with disc brakes. The tyres are track-focused as well. Bajaj Auto equipped the bike with ABS. It is standard equipment. The dry weight of the motorcycle is a mere 166 KGs. The fuel tank has a total capacity of 13 litres. It is considered the fastest motorcycle from Bajaj Auto. The bike is comfortable to ride and is ideal for mild touring.

Bajaj Pulsar F250

The Bajaj Pulsar F250 is an amalgamation of a compact sports bike and a semi-faired street bike. It comes with an average price tag of Rs. 1, 63,884*. The bike is offered in a single trim. Bajaj Auto kept the colour options limited to three. The bike is powered by a brand new 249 CC, BS6-compliant engine. It is tuned to deliver 24.1 bhp of peak power and 21.5 Nm of peak torque to the rear wheel. The bike is equipped with front and rear disc braking systems. ABS is OEM standard equipment. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 164 KGs. The total fuel carrying capacity of the bike’s fuel tank is 14 litres.

KTM RC 390

The RC 390 is one of the best-selling KTM bikes in India under the compact sports bike category. It is available with a price tag of Rs. 3, 14,000*. The bike is offered in a single trim. The number of colours available is 2. The motor is a 373 CC, BS6-compliant unit. It is tuned to deliver 42.9 bhp power and 37 Nm torque to the rear wheel. The bike is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. ABS is OEM standard equipment. The dry weight of the bike is 172 KGs. The fuel tank equipped has a total capacity of 13.7 litres.

KTM RC 125

The RC 125 is a compact sports bike for budget-conscious bikers. It is offered with a price tag of Rs. 2, 12,821. The bike is offered in a single trim and two colours. The bike is powered by a BS-6-compliant 124.7 CC motor. The peak power delivered by the engine is 14.75 bhp. The peak torque output of the motor is 12 Nm. The bike is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. ABS is OEM-standard equipment. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 162 kg. The fuel tank equipped has a total capacity of 13.7 litres.