In India, the 350-450cc motorbike segment is becoming increasingly popular. Over the past few years, we have seen some incredible motorcycles that are useful, have a unique appearance, and deliver excellent performance. But which one ought to be your first? In response, we have compiled a list of India’s top five 350–450cc bikes.
ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350
The Hunter 350 may serve as both the entry point into this market and the Royal Enfield portfolio. There are three variations available, with Retro Factory being the most reasonably priced. It is being offered in a single Factory Black color scheme, asking for Rs. 1,49,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is lighter and less bulky than its siblings, it nevertheless has the same engine as the Classic 350, Meteor 350, and Bullet 350. The Hunter 350 is intended to be a much more urban motorcycle that is agile and practical for everyday usage by both first-time customers and office commuters, according to Royal Enfield.
| ENGINE | 349.34 cc |
| POWER | 20.2 bhp @6100 rpm |
| TORQUE | 27 Nm @4000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 114 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 13L |
HERO MAVRICK 440
Hero’s newest and most potent motorcycle is the Mavrick 440. Not to add, it’s the priciest bike from the Jaipur-based bikemaker, asking for Rs. 1,99,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is common knowledge that the Harley-Davidson X440 and the Mavrick share the same platform. It, therefore, has the same 440 single-cylinder engine, which produces 27 horsepower and 36 Nm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. The Mavrick also has an abundance of capabilities, like complete LED illumination, a smartphone-connected digital console, navigation, call and SMS notifications, and more.
| ENGINE | 440 cc |
| POWER | 27 bhp @6000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 36 Nm @4000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | – |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 13.5L |
YEZDI ROADSTER
Yezdi made several adjustments to the Roadster and refreshed its product lineup last year. Even while the bike still has a classic aesthetic, the majority of the improvement was done on the technical aspects. To boost low-end performance, it also got new mufflers, a distinct exhaust tone, and a larger rear sprocket. The base variant of the Yezdi Roadster is being offered for Rs. 2,07,972 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
| ENGINE | 334 cc |
| POWER | 29.23 bhp @7300 rpm |
| TORQUE | 28.95 Nm @6500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 140 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 12.5L |
HONDA HNESS CB350
The price of the Honda Hness CB350 in the DLX trim level is Rs. 2,09,559 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is a direct competitor of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and has become incredibly popular over time. In addition to its classic looks, the Hness CB350 has a thumping engine that is rather enjoyable. With a displacement of 348.36cc, it produces 20.78 horsepower and 30 Nm. The motor is housed in a dual cradle frame and has a five-speed gearbox. LED lighting, a digital-analog console with smartphone connectivity, and traction control are among its features.
| ENGINE | 348.36 cc |
| POWER | 20.78 bhp @5500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 30 Nm @3000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 125 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 15L |
JAWA 350
Not to be overlooked is the newly launched Jawa 350. This one is the replacement for the normal Jawa that was previously sold. Compared to its predecessor, the new 350 has a larger engine and many other improvements. The new Jawa 350 is available in one configuration and is priced at Rs. 2,16,935 (ex-showroom, Delhi). A 334 cc single-cylinder engine with 22.26 horsepower and 28.1 Nm powers the bike.
| ENGINE | 334 cc |
| POWER | 22.26 bhp |
| TORQUE | 28.1 Nm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 125 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 13.2L |
