5 Retro Motorcycles You Should Consider Buying – October 2023

Published: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 12:31 [IST]

Recently, motorcycle manufacturers have responded to the high demand for retro motorcycles with new models that cater to this unique demand.

That being said, if you are planning to buy a new retro-style motorcycle this festive season, here are the top 5 retro bikes that are worth considering before making a buying decision.

5. Yezdi Roadster

The Yezdi Roadster is a very attractive-looking retro-style motorcycle. This motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.06 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes powered by a 334cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with 29.78bhp and 29.9Nm of torque. This engine also comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

4. Honda CB300R

Honda recently revised the price of the CB300R motorcycle and this neo-retro motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Powering the new CB300R is a 286cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC engine with 30bhp and 27.4Nm of torque. The model sports a 6-speed gearbox with Slip&Assist clutch.

3. Harley-Davidson X440

The Harley-Davidson X440 is a really good retro-styled motorcycle with a punchy powertrain. This model uses a 440cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine with 27bhp and 38Nm of torque. The model also sports a 6-speed gearbox with Slip and Assist clutch. This motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom).

2. Royal Enfield Hunter 350

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 quickly gained traction in the Indian motorcycle market and it is powered by the same 349.34cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine (19.94bhp and 27Nm torque) as other Royal Enfield motorcycles. Prices for Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorcycle starts at Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

1. Triumph Speed 400

The Triumph Speed 400 motorcycle is a very attractive-looking motorcycle. The model uses a 398.15cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC engine with 39.5bhp and 37.5Nm of torque. This model sports a 6-speed gearbox with Slip and Assist clutch. Priced at Rs 2.33 lakh (ex-showroom), it offers good VFM.

Thoughts About Top 5 Retro Motorcycles

The motorcycles listed above are currently the best retro-style motorcycles you can buy in India. However, in this list, the character of each motorcycle is vastly different, as such, we recommend test-driving each motorcycle before making a decision.