The bigger hatchback Keeway SR250 showcased at Auto Expo 2023 is Rs 30,000, more expensive than the SR125.
The new SR250 from keeway has been unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023. The neo-retro motorbike will compete with TVS Ronin and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 in the Indian market for Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The keeway SR250 is the bigger brother of the keeway SR125, so it has more power and a slightly chunkier appearance.
The manufacturer claims that the SR250 will appeal to a mature population that is well-driven and family-oriented. The bike has a neo-retro appearance and combines contemporary and vintage design features. In addition, the SR250 is significantly lighter than the TVS Ronin and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, weighing only 120 kg. Due to its lightweight, the motorcycle should be easier to ride in city traffic, and the bike will reduce the rider’s weight.
Keeway SR250 Launched in India: Details
keeway SR250 is powered by an air-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine. The 223 cc engine, when mated to a 5-speed transmission, produces 16 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 16 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm.
It has been styled with a round instrument cluster, round tail lamps, and a ribbed seat to fit the neo-retro aesthetic. The SR250 is available from keeway in three colors: Glossy White, Glossy Red, and Glossy Black. The 14.2-liter fuel capacity of the SR250 is sufficient to carry out daily tasks without the need for frequent refueling of the vehicle. The bike’s seat height is 780mm, and its ground clearance has been kept at 160mm.
The bike features spoke wheels and 200mm and 300mm single-disc brakes at the front and rear, respectively. In addition, to enhance the safety of the riders, keeway has also provided a two-channel ABS braking system for the motorcycle. The starting price for reservations on the Keeway SR250 is Rs 2,000.
While the keeway SR125 lacks features such as dual channel ABS, it is Rs 1,19,000 less expensive (Ex-showroom). Its 125cc engine has a maximum output of 9.7 horsepower and maximum torque of 8.2 Nm.
