Top 10 Most Powerful Motorcycles Under 500cc In India

10. KTM 250 Range

The 248.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine in the KTM 250 range of motorcycles produce 29.6bhp of peak power at 9,000rpm and 24Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm. The KTM 250 range of motorcycles is available in two variations - Naked, and Adventure. Moreover, prices for these motorcycles start at Rs 2.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

9. Honda CB300R

The Honda CB300R is a very compact-looking naked motorcycle. The 286cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine in the motorcycle produces 30.7bhp of peak power at 9,000rpm and 27.5Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm. Prices for the Honda CB300R starts at Rs 2.77 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

8. BMW G310 R

The BMW G310 R is the most affordable BMW motorcycle you can buy in India at Rs 2.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 313cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine produces 33.4bhp of peak power at 9,250rpm and 28Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm.

7. TVS Apache RR310

Under the skin the TVS Apache RR310 sports many similarities with the BMW G310 R. However, there are subtle differences and one of which is the tuning of the engine. The 312cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine in the TVS Apache RR 310 is tuned produce 33.4bhp of peak power at 9,700rpm and 25Nm of peak torque at 6,700rpm. Prices for this motorcycle starts at Rs 2.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

6. Kawasaki Ninja 300

Though not the most affordable twin-cylinder motorcycle in India, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is definitely the most affordable twin-cylinder motorcycle in this list at Rs 3.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 296cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine produces 38.46bhp of peak power at 11,000rpm and 26.1Nm of peak torque at 10,000rpm.

5. Bajaj Dominar 400

Surprisingly, the Bajaj Dominar 400 turns out to be more powerful than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 as its 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine produces 39.4bhp of peak power at 8,800rpm and 35Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. In addition to that, it is also the most affordable motorcycle in this list with a price tag of Rs 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

4. KTM 390 Range

Unlike KTM's 250 range, the 390 range comes in three variations - Naked, Supersport, and Adventure. Moreover, all three variations use the 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with 42.9bhp of peak power at 9,000rpm and 37Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm. Prices for the KTM's 390 range of motorcycles start at Rs 2.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

3. Kawasaki Ninja 400

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 uses a 399cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine. This engine churns out 44.38bhp of peak power at 10,000rpm and 37Nm of peak torque at 8,000rpm. This motorcycle has been priced at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

2. Benelli 502C

The Benelli 502C is a power cruiser motorcycle. Prices for this motorcycle starts at Rs 5.52 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This motorcycle is powered by a 500cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with 46.85bhp of peak power at 8,500rpm and 46Nm of peak torque at 6,000rpm.

1. Honda CB500X

If you are looking for the most powerful motorcycle under 500cc, head to the nearest Honda BingWing dealership and book a Honda CB500X motorcycle. The 471cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine in the motorcycle produces 47bhp of peak power at 8,500rpm and 43.2Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The Honda CB500X is priced at Rs 5.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Honourable Mention - Bajaj Dominar 250

At just Rs 1.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Bajaj Dominar 250 is a good bargain. The 248.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine in the Dominar 250 pushes 26.6bhp of peak power at 8,500rpm and 23.5Nm at 6,500rpm. - A capable motorcycle indeed.

Thoughts About The Top 10 Most Powerful Motorcycles Under 500cc In India

While there are many options available in the international markets under the 500cc bracket, thanks to high import taxes, we are limited to just a few options. This makes the above-listed motorcycles the most powerful 500cc motorcycles you can buy in India.