The adventure bike category is one of the most exciting and practical segments in the motorcycling world. The Indian adventure bike segment has evolved rapidly offering machines with impressive power, advanced electronics and great offroad capability all under the ₹4 lakh mark. Almost every motorcycle brand in India has its presence in the adventure segment. Here are the five most powerful adventure tourer bikes you can buy under ₹4 lakh in India today.
The KTM 390 adventure X is the most powerful single cylinder adventure bike currently available on sale in the Indian market under ₹4 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 398.63cc liquid cooled engine which produces 45bhp at 8500rpm and 39Nm of torque at 6500rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch and a bi-directional quickshifter. The KTM Adventure 390 X weighs just 181kg. The KTM 390 Adventure X is also the most feature loaded bike in this list, it gets all the practical features like cruise control, bi-directional quickshifter, riding modes and cornering ABS. Overall the KTM 390 Adventure X offers proper bang for your buck, and if you are looking forward to buying an Adventure tourer the KTM Adventure 390 X deserves a spot high on your shortlist.
KTM 390 adventure X is priced at ₹3.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Himalayan 450 is powered by a 452cc single cylinder engine which produces 39.4bhp at 8000rpm and 40Nm torque at 5500rpm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch. The Royal Enfield Himalayan gets features like a TFT display with bluetooth connectivity which enables navigation assist, music and call controls. If you are looking to buy an adventure tourer which offers a big bike feel along with a perfect blend of performance, comfort and features the Royal Enfield Himalayan is the perfect choice for you.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced between ₹3.08 lakh and ₹3.33 lakh, with the final price varying based on the colour option selected.
The Kawasaki Versys 300 is the only bike to offer a twin-cylinder engine in this segment, it is powered by a 296cc parallel twin engine which produces 39.45bhp at a staggering 11,500rpm and 26Nm of torque at 10,000rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch. The Kawasaki Versys offers less on features and tries to charm you with the engine instead. It is a perfect bike for someone who wants an old school bike with an extremely smooth engine.
Kawasaki Versys 300 is priced at ₹3.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Zontes 350T ADV is powered by a 348cc single cylinder engine which produces 38.8bhp at 9500rpm and 32.8Nm of torque at 7500rpm. It gets a 19 litre fuel tank, one of the largest in its segment, which makes it ideal for long distance touring with fewer fuel stops. The Zontes 350T offers some features which other bikes in this list do not offer. It offers features like 5-inch TFT display, tyre pressure monitoring system, electronically adjustable windscreen, four ride modes, electronic open for the fuel tank lid, seat and 19-inch tubeless spoked wheels. If you are looking to buy a feature packed adventure tourer which offers good value for money, The Zontes 350T ADV should definitely be on your shortlist.
Zontes 350 T ADV is priced at ₹2.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Apache RTX 300 is powered by a 299.1cc single cylinder engine which produces 35.5bhp at 9000rpm and 28.5Nm of torque at 7000rpm. It gets a 5-inch TFT display with connectivity features like TVS SmartXonnect with map mirroring which allows you to access navigation and other smart features directly on the instrument cluster. It gets four riding modes and multi level traction control system. The combination of performance and features this motorcycle offers at this price point makes it the most value for money motorcycle in its segment.
TVS Apache RTX is priced at ₹1.99 -₹2.49 lakh (ex-showroom)