Top 10 Premium Bikes at Around 5 Lakh in India

TOP BIKES UNDER 5 LAKH INdia

Kawasaki Ninja 300

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition
Kawasaki Ninja 300 sits at the forefront of the range of premium bikes available in India. This 300 cc bike comes with advanced Japanese technology and delivers racing gene. The fully faired bike appears sharp and muscular. Priced at Rs. 3,64,866 (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the Kawasaki Ninja 300 catches attention very easily. It was launched in October 2013 and arrived as a true successor of the Ninja 250R.

In terms of design, the Ninja 300 looks pretty sharp and sculpted looking. It gets sharp looking sleek dual headlamps, a large instrument cluster with analog and digital combo display. The 17-litre capacity fuel tank looks muscular. It gets split seats with the lowered rider seat and stepped up pillion seat. The lowered seat gives the rider better control over the machine.

The fairing has been designed to give the bike aerodynamic efficiency. Rear profile of the bike gets narrower and sleek taillight. The machine gun muzzle like exhaust gets chrome plating on it that simply enhances the visual appeal. The signature Lime Green paint scheme along with Black accents make the bike more attractive.

Power source for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a 296 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. This engine churns out 39 PS of peak power at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. The bike comes with 25 kmpl of fuel efficiency while top speed for this model is 160 kmph.

For the braking and suspension duty, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 comes equipped with top-notch equipment. The bike sports 290 mm front disc brake and 220 mm rear disc brake. For suspension duty, the Ninja 300 comes with 37 mm telescopic hydraulic front fork and 5-step adjustable bottom-link uni-track with gas charged shock absorber. It runs on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in tubeless tyres.

Price: Rs. 3.65 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Yamaha R3

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Yamaha R3 is one of the finest examples of sports bikes in the segment. The bike is priced at Rs. 3.26 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the YZF-R3 comes styled in a manner that is easily capable of earning it a ‘superbike’ moniker. This bike is pretty lightweight thanks to the usage of a lighter chassis and body panels. Yamaha is known for manufacturing some of the spectacular bikes and while designing this one, the aerodynamic efficiency and controllability have been two factors followed with expertise.

The Yamaha R3 comes with a high level of riding performance with perfect balance and comfort for the rider. Speaking about the design, the bike features sharp dual headlamps that give it an aggressive and bold appearance. Moving to the side profile, the bike gets sharp fairing that not only enhances the masculine appeal of the YZF-R3 but also gives it an edgy look and increases aerodynamic efficiency.

The muscular 14-litre capacity fuel tank comes with a sculpted look. The split seats, stepped up saddle seat, sharp and narrow tail section and sleek taillight enhance the visual appeal of the bike. The blackened upward lifted exhaust with chrome tip also increases the style of the Yamaha R3 along with the blue coloured alloy wheels. Overall, the bike has been designed in such manner that catches attention at the very first glance.

Power source for the Yamaha YZF-R3 is a 321 cc in-line twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is well capable to churn out 42 PS of peak power at 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of peak torque at 9,000 rpm. The engine returns a fuel efficiency of 22 kmpl.

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For braking and suspension duty, the Yamaha R3 gets top-notch equipments. Stopping power is provided by a 298 mm front disc brake and 220 mm rear disc brake. Suspension duty in the 169 kilogram weighing sportsbike is done by a telescopic front fork and a swingarm at rear.

Price: Rs. 3.26 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Harley Davidson Street 750

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The Street 750 is the most affordable Harley Davidson motorcycle in the Indian market. This model comes available in two different variants that are non-ABS and with ABS. The non-ABS version is available at a price tag of Rs. 4.91 lakh and the ABS variant is priced at Rs. 5.18 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Therefore, if you have a dream to own a Harley Davidson and have a budget around Rs. 5 lakh, this is your choice.

The Harley Davidson Street 750 comes with perfect cruiser appearance. It gets a retro charm blended with the machine for modern mobility. The motorcycle features round shaped headlamp that delivering a retro feel, complemented by the analog and digital instrument cluster. The large fuel tank, lowered and comfortable wide seat, sleek taillight are the other features that enhance the styling of the Street 750 along with the long machine fun muzzle like exhaust.

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Dimensionally, the motorcycle measures 2,215 mm in length, 815 mm in width, and it has 1,520 mm of wheelbase along with 145 mm of ground clearance. The 720 mm of seat height means, the seating position has been designed to give the rider better control over the 233 kilogram weighing cruiser.

No wonder, its styling has been done keeping the focus on comfort of the rider, maneuverability and of course the strong presence as well. Along with that, in terms of power and performance also, the Harley Davidson Street 750 comes very impressive. It is powered by a 749 cc revolution X V-Twin, liquid-cooled engine that is mated to a 6-speed transmission. This engine is capable to churn out 48 PS of peak power and 59 Nm of peak torque at 3,750 rpm.

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The Harley Davidson Street 750 comes with a fuel tank capacity of 13.10-litre. Braking duty in the motorcycle is done by 292 mm front disc brake and 260 mm rear disc brake. ABS is offered as an optional feature. It runs on 17-inch front alloy wheel and 15-inch rear alloy wheel. For suspension duty, the Harley Davidson Street 750 is equipped with telescopic front fork and gas-charged shock absorber at rear.

Price: Rs. 4.91 lakh (non-ABS) and Rs. 5.18 lakh (ABS) (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Hyosung GT250R

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Here is a South Korean sports bike that you can afford by shelling out around Rs. 5 lakh. The Hyosung GT250R comes with an attractive look and delivers high performance as well. Hyosung has designed this bike in such manner that catches attention at the very first glance. It sports vertically positioned twin headlamps.

At the side profile, the Hyosung GT250R comes with muscular fairing that has been designed to enhance the aerodynamic efficiency and sharpness as well. The muscular fuel tank comes of 17-litre capacity. It gets split seats with stepped up saddle seat, split grab bar, sleek taillight that altogether enhances the style and visual appeal of the bike. The long machine gun muzzle like exhaust also increases the bike’s sporty look further.

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Dimensionally, the bike appears with a length of 2,090 mm, 700 mm of width and it also has a height of 1,130 mm. The Hyosung GT250R appears with a wheelbase of 1,435 mm. Hyosung claims that the design, 188 kilogram weight and riding position of this model gives the rider better control over the machine.

On the powertrain front the Hyosung GT250R is equipped with a 249 cc twin-cylinder, four-stroke, oil-cooled DOHC engine with electronic fuel injection technology. The engine is paired with a 5-speed transmission and it kicks out 28 PS of peak power at 10,000 rpm and 22.07 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm. This bike delivers a fuel efficiency of 30 kmpl and it has a top speed of 140 kmph. It is claimed to be capable to accelerate 0 – 60 kmph in just 4.10 seconds.

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Braking and suspension duty in this bike is done by high quality equipments. Stopping power is provided by dual 300 mm front disc brakes and a single 230 mm rear disc brake. On the suspension front, this bike sports inverted telescopic front fork and hydraulic monoshock absorber. It runs on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in tubeless tyres. The Hyosung GT250R is available in three different colours that are – Titanium White, Titanium Black and Titanium Red.

Price: Rs. 2.75 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Benelli TNT 300

Benelli TNT 300 Road Test
Benelli has earned positive response in very short span in the Indian market. The Italian bike manufacturer comes with a range of high performance premium offerings in the domestic market that have been designed and equipped to lure the young age customers in the country. One of such products is the Benelli TNT 300 that is priced well below Rs. 5 lakh.

The Benelli TNT 300 is a naked streetfighter that comes with an aggressive stance and a powerful engine which sounds ballistic. The bike sports a sculpted looking powerful multi-reflector headlamp, analog digital combo instrument cluster, a muscular fuel tank with 16-litre capacity. The bike doesn’t sport a split seat, but the stepped up pillion seat and split grab rail give it a sporty stance towards the rear profile along with sleek taillight.

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The exhaust is positioned under the body and it improves the mass centralization of the bike. The Benelli TNT 300 is available in four different colours that are – Verde (Green), Rosso (Red), Nero (Black) and Bianco (White). Dimensionally, this bike measures 2,130 mm in length, 800 mm in width, 1,120 mm in height and it has a wheelbase of 1,410 mm. The bike comes with 160 mm of ground clearance and 795 mm of seat height.

Power source for the Benelli TNT 300 is a 300 cc in-line twin cylinder, oil-cooled, four-stroke DOHC fuel-injected engine that is paired with a 6-speed transmission. This engine is capable to churn out 38 PS of peak power at 11,500 rpm and 26.50 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. The bike delivers fuel efficiency of 25 kmpl.

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On the suspension front, the Benelli TNT 300 is equipped with inverted front telescopic forks and hydraulic monoshock absorber at rear. Stopping power is provided by 260 mm front disc brake and 240 mm rear disc brake. It runs on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in tubeless tyres. The bike is priced at Rs. 3.03 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Price: Rs. 3.03 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Kawasaki ER-6n


If we have to talk about some spectacular high performance bikes present in the Indian market, Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki comes in mind often with its range of products. Few of them are priced around Rs. 5 lakh and come truly attractive. Here is the Kawasaki ER-6n that is one very aggressive looking bike and comes with a 650 cc engine. It is available at a price tag just under the Rs. 5 lakh.

The Kawasaki ER-6n gets a very bold stance with its streetfighter stance. The bike gets sharp headlamp than enhances its aggressiveness. The digital instrument cluster, sculpted looking 16-litre capacity fuel tank with a muscular appearance, split seats, narrow tail section, LED taillight, underbelly exhaust with chrome finish gives it a very stylish and bold look.

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The saddle seat comes with a stepped up appearance and it has been designed in such manner that gives the pillion rider a comfortable riding experience. Also, the riding dynamics and the seat positioning help the rider to get better control over this mean machine. Dimensionally, the Kawasaki ER-6n appears with a length of 2,110 mm, 770 mm of width, 1,100 mm of height and it also has a wheelbase of 1,410 mm. The 204 kilogram weighing bike comes with 130 mm of ground clearance.

The Kawasaki ER-6n is powered by a 649 cc parallel twin, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC engine that is mated to a 6-speed transmission. This engine is capable to churn out 72.1 PS of peak power at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. This bike delivers a fuel efficiency of 17 kmpl.

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Braking duty in this bike is done by dual semi-floating 300 mm petal disc brakes and a single 220 mm petal disc brake. Suspension duty is done by a 41 mm telescopic front fork and offset laydown single-shock absorber with adjustable preload system at rear. The Kawasaki ER-6n runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and the bike sis priced at Rs. 4,96,235 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Price: Rs. 4.96 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Kawasaki Z250

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Kawasaki has several premium bikes on offer for the domestic customers and one of them is the Z250. This premium bike positioned in the quarter-litre segment is the most affordable bike in the Z series line up. It appears with an aggressive look and comes with a design inspired by its bigger sibling the Z800.

The Kawasaki Z250 sports an unique shaped dual beam aggressive looking headlamp. The analog and digital display consisting combo instrument cluster, sharply designed 17-litre muscular fuel tank, sharp and bold fairing, split seats with stepped up saddle seat enhances the bike’s premium appeal further. It also comes with narrow tail section and sleek taillight. The machinegun muzzle like exhaust with chrome plating adds on zing to the bike.

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The aggressive streetfighter stance blends the styling inspiration from both the Z800 and the Z1000. It has been designed to give the rider the best possible riding experience with supreme aerodynamic efficiency and power packed performance. The lightweight chassis has been taken from Ninja 250 and it helps the bike in becoming lightweight and easy to control.

The Kawasaki Z250 is powered by a 249 cc four-stroke, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled DOHC engine paired with a 6-speed transmission and churns out 32 PS of peak power at 11,000 rpm and 21 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. The engine is tuned to deliver smooth and very responsive performance even at low and medium torque. It returns a fuel efficiency of 28 kmpl.

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The braking and suspension duty in this Kawasaki Z250 is done by supreme quality instruments. The stopping power is provided by a single 290 mm front petal disc and a 220 mm rear petal disc. For suspension duty the Kawasaki Z250 gets a 37 mm telescopic front fork and a bottom link uni-track with 5-step adjustable gas charged shock absorber at rear. This bike comes priced at Rs. 3,11,128 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Price: Rs. 3.11 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Kawasaki Ninja 650

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No wonder the most popular bike range from the Japanese premium bike manufacturer Kawasaki in the Indian market is the Ninja. The Ninja range offers several interesting and attractive models and one of them is the 650. This bike comes with a supersport styling that catches attention at the very first glimpse. The sharp and muscular faired styling looks very appealing indeed.

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets sharp dual headlamps, fully digital instrument cluster, muscular fuel tank with 16-litre capacity, chunky looking side panels, split seats with lowered rider seat and stepped up saddle seat, narrow tail section and sleek LED taillight. The exhaust is positioned under the body than certainly enhances the bike’s visual appeal further.

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The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is built on a slim and lightweight chassis that helps the rider to get a better control of the machine and also it enhances the performance of the model. The sportsbike weighs 211 kilogram. Dimensionally, this model measures 2,110 mm in length, 770 mm in width, 1,180 mm in height and it has a wheelbase of 1,410 mm. The Ninja 650 appears with a ground clearance of 130 mm and it comes with a seat height of 805 mm.

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by a 649 cc four-stroke, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that is mated to a 6-speed transmission. This engine is well capable to pump out 72.1 PS of peak power at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. It returns fuel efficiency of 21 kmpl and it can accelerate 0 – 60 kmph in just 2.10 seconds with a top speed of 220 kmph.

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Braking duty in the Kawasaki Ninja 650 is done by dual 300 mm tripe petal disc brakes at front and a single 220 mm petal disc brake at rear. Suspension duty is done by a 41 mm telescopic front fork and single offset laydown 7-step adjustable shock absorber. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and it comes priced at Rs. 5,37,243 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Price: 5.37 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

2017 KTM RC390

2017 KTM RC 390 India Launch
Austrian bike manufacturer KTM has earned immense popularity in the domestic market with its range of high-performance and sporty models. The company has launched the all-new 2017 RC390 in the country market on 19th January this year, alongside its smaller sibling the RC200. The faired sportsbike comes with several updates on the technology, mechanical and powertrain front. The bike’s most attractive point is certainly the ultra-competitive pricing that makes it one of the most desired models for the youngsters who look for a sporty bike with high performance and that too at an affordable pricing.

The all-new 2017 KTM RC390 comes with a sharp design and it wears the Austrian bike manufacturer’s signature Orange-White-Black paint scheme. The bike gets dual beam headlamp, clip-on handlebar and integrated blinkers, fully digital instrument cluster, a sculpted and chunky looking fuel tank with 10-litre capacity, split seat design with lowered rider seat and a stepped up saddle seat, trimmed tail section that altogether enhance the bikes aerodynamic efficiency and sportiness.

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The bike comes with improved ergonomic design that gives the rider better control over the new RC390 and also offers better comfort. The bike has been built on the steel trellis frame that ensures rigidity and being lightweight it also offers improved maneuverability for the rider.

The all-new 2017 KTM RC390 is powered by an updated 373.2 cc oil-cooled, four-stroke engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This engine is capable to churn out 43 PS of peak power at 9,000 rpm and 36 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm.

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Braking duty in the 2017 KTM RC390 is done by a 320 mm front disc brake and a 230 mm rear disc brake that are combined with Bosch twin-channel ABS. For suspension duty, this bike is equipped with 43 mm WP USD front fork and WP rear monoshock. The 147 kilogram weighing 2017 RC390 runs on 17-inch alloy wheels. The bike is priced at Rs. 2.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and is the cheapest, most popular and feature-rich model in its class with awe-inspiring cornering capabilities.

Price: Rs. 2.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Benelli TNT 600i

DSK Benelli TNT 600i in limited edition gold colour

Among several attractive and high performance models from the Italian bike manufacturer Benelli, one is the TNT 600i that comes available in two different versions – non-ABS and ABS. Both the versions come priced around Rs. 5 lakh. The bike comes with an aggressive naked streetfighter stance that catches attention easily.

The Benelli TNT 600i sports a sculpted looking headlamp, analog and digital combo display consisting instrument cluster, sharp front fairing, 15-litre muscular fuel tank, split seats with stepped up saddle seat, split grab rail, sharp and slim tail section with sleek taillight. The dual exhausts are positioned under the tail section and this design gives this bike an attractive and distinctive appearance.

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This machine has been designed to give the rider supreme control over the bike even during high speeds and its lightweight chassis helps the bike to achieve that goal. Also, the chassis is pretty rigid and tough despite being lightweight. The Benelli TNT 600i is available in three different colours that are Rosso, Bianco and Nero that mean red, White and Black respectively.

The bike is powered by a 600 cc four-stroke, in-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is well capable to churn out 84 PS of peak power at 11,500 rpm and 54.60 Nm of peak torque at 10,500 rpm. It delivers 19 kmpl of fuel efficiency.

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Braking duty in the bike is done by 320 mm twin disc brakes at the front and 260 mm single disc brake at rear that are combined with ABS. Suspension duty is done by inverted telescopic front forks and hydraulic monoshock absorber at rear. The bike runs on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in meaty tubeless tyres.

Price: Rs. 5.42 lakh (non-ABS) and Rs. 5.73 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)