Top 10 Bikes Of 2023: Excitement Replenished

Published: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 12:23 [IST]

Here is the list of the top 10 new bikes that made the year 2023 a bit more exciting. These 10 motorcycles are not only exciting but they also turned out to be quite successful as well.

10. KTM 390 Adventure X

The KTM 390 Adventure X is the base-spec variant based on the KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle. With a price tag of Rs 2.80 Lakh (ex-showroom), the KTM 390 Adventure X is a lot more affordable, the downside is the lack of electronics suite.

09. Hero Karizma XMR

The launch of the Hero Karizma XMR marks the return of the 'Karizma' nameplate after a long time. At the time of launch, the model is priced at Rs 1.73 lakh, and the model is powered by an all-new 210cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with 25.1bhp and 20.4Nm of torque.

08. Aprilia RS 457

The Aprilia RS 457 was recently launched at the IBW 2023 with a price tag of Rs 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The model is powered by a 457cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine with 46bhp and 43.5Nm of peak torque.

07. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 looks like a million rupees, but it actually came with a price tag of just Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The model is powered by a 650cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine with 46.3bhp and 52.3Nm of torque.

06. Ducati Panigale V4R

Bikes like the Ducati Panigale V4R keep dreams alive for many enthusiasts. Priced at Rs 69.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Ducati Panigale V4R continues to be a dream for even the elites. Powering the model is a 998cc, V4 engine with 240.5bhp at 15,500rpm.

05. Triumph Scrambler 400X

The Triumph Scrambler 400X is the more off-road-friendly version based on the Triumph Speed 400. Powering the Scrambler 400X is a 398cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with 39.4bhp and 37.5Nm of torque.

04. TVS Apache RTR 310

The TVS Apache RTR 310 came with an aggressive price tag of just Rs 2.43 lakh (ex-showroom). This model is currently one of the best naked motorcycles you could buy in India. Powering the model is a 312cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with 35bho and 28.7Nm of torque.

03. Harley-Davidson X440

The Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycle brought a lot of excitement ahead of its launch in India. At the time of its launch, the HD X440 is priced at Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Powering the model is a 440cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine with 27bhp and 38Nm of torque.

02. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield recently launched the Himalayan 450, which replaces the older model. The new Himalayan is a significantly improved model over its predecessor and now sports a 451cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with 39.5bhp and 40Nm of torque. Prices start at Rs 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

01. Triumph Speed 400

India's whole automotive community went crazy when Triumph announced the price for the Speed 400 (Rs 2.23 lakh, ex-showroom). For that price, you get a 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with 39.5bhp and 37.5Nm of torque, nothing to say more - Offering best performance for the money you pay.