Kawasaki Ninja 400 
 
This Ninja is a lightweight sportsbike that is driven by a capable twin-cylinder engine. The Ninja 400 is one of the most powerful in its class. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Expected Launch Date: 
 
The 2023 model of Ninja 400 was Expected Launch to India in June 2023. It is Euro 5 and BS6 compliant. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Price: 
 
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 comes in one standard variant and it costs Rs. 4,99,000 ex-showroom in Delhi. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Design: 
 
This little Ninja looks similar to its 650cc sibling and has design cues inspired from the bigger Kawasaki ZX-10R. 
The sharp upper cowl and the indicators encased in the side shrouds makes the Ninja 400 stand out of the crowd. The neatly placed panels on either side sits perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle. 
The Lime Green colour scheme on this bike is a unique Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) Edition. Another colour scheme the Ninja 400 comes in is Metallic Carbon Gray with hints of lime green. 
 
 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Dimension: 
 
The seat height is a comfortable 785 mm and the ground clearance is 140 mm. 
The front gets a telescopic fork set and the rear gets a monoshock for suspensions. 
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 weighs 168 kilograms. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Features: 
 
The Ninja 400 features a sleek pair of LED headlamps to complement the sharp design of the bike. 
It also comes equipped with a semi-digital instrument cluster with a large analogue tachometer in the middle surrounded by warning lights, gear position indication and a multi-function LCD screen. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Engine and Performance: 
 
A 399cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel-twin engine powers the Ninja 400. It produces 45 PS power at 10,000 RPM and 37 Nm torque at 8,000 RPM. 
The engine is paired with a 6-speed transmission. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Mileage: 
 
The Ninja 400 is said to return a mileage between 22 to 26 kilometers a litre depending on riding conditions. 
It has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres. 
 

 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Rivals: 
 
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 competes with KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310, BMW G 310 RR, Yamaha R3, Benelli TNT 300, Benelli 302R, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and Husqvarna Vitpilen 401.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launch Date 
 

Making the vintage look its USP, Royal Enfield Classic 350 is ruling the hearts of ardent bike lovers since 2008. Its latest version was launched in September last year. Its popularity can be understood from the fact that it is one of the most searched bikes, particularly after the arrival of the BS 6 model. The model topped the sales charts among bikes in the range of 200 and 500 cc capacity, according to the figures for February 2022. 

 

 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Price: 

 

The bike comes with five variants, namely, the Redditch, Halcyon, Signals, Dark, and Chrome. The Redditch is the base model with the price of Rs1.84 lakh (ex-showroom) and the premium-most Chrome is sold at Rs2.21 lakh (ex-showroom). 

 

 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Features: 

 

The bullet-maker has retained the round-shaped headlight and mirror, analogue speedometer, hallmark teardrop fuel tank, and features that appeal to bikers. However, a variety of features have been introduced to update the Classic 350, like the USB port which is placed below the handlebars. It has a dual-channel, anti-lock braking system. The bike comes with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. All the variants have different colours and including all, the bike is available in 11 colours. 

 

 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Performance: 
 
The iconic bike is powered by a 349-cc single-cylinder engine that is air-oil cooled. It can generate a maximum torque of 27 Nm at 4000 rpm and a maximum power of 20.21 PS at 6100 rpm. The bike can reach a speed of 120 kmph and rides smooth even at a speed of 100 kmph and beyond. It weighs around 195 kg, which is still more than its earlier versions. 

 

 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Capacity: 

 
The company has retained its traditional seating, however, it claims that the seats are much wider now to bring more comfort. 

 

 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rivals: 

 
It competes with Honda CB 350 RS, Jawa Perak and Honda Hness CB350.

TVS Apache RTR 180 
 
This is the bigger brother of the Apache RTR 160. TVS had worked on this bike to be a slight upgrade to the 160cc variant. 
Although both the 160 and 180 variants look almost the same, they are not exactly the same. 
 

TVS Apache RTR 180 Launch Dates: 
 
Since 2009, Apache’s RTR 180 model has been giving tough competition to many bikes of its class. 
Recent revisions have made the bike meaner and more powerful. The BS6 version of TVS Apache RTR 180 was launched in the year 2020. 
 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Price: 

 
Pricing of the BS6 version of RTR 180 is set at 1.2 Lakh Rupees and comes in only one variant. Kindly note that the price is according to ex-showroom, Delhi. 

 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Design: 

 
The unique muscular design of the RTR 180 including a split grab-rail has been around since its initial launch in 2009. From then on, the design gave the newer updates a sharper look without compromising on the overall stance of the bike. 

The TVS RTR 180 is seen in T-Grey, Matte Blue, Gloss Black and Pearl White colour variants. 

 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Dimension: 

 
Apart from the lower weight that this bike has for its class, the seat height is also considerably lower. 

The riding position is also not as aggressive, thus making it more comfortable to ride. 

 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Features: 

 
Like every bike in the Apache series, TVS has equipped the RTR 180 with GTT (Glide Through Technology) which enables the bike to crawl through traffic just by using the clutch. The GTT allows the ECU to increase the RPM of the engine to assist the rider in heavy traffic conditions. 

Just like its 160 counterparts, the RTR 180 has a halogen headlamp, a semi-digital instrument cluster, LED DRLs and a tail lamp unit. Although the bike has disk brakes in the front and rear as standard, it only gets a single-channel ABS. 

 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Engine and Performance: 

 
Without a doubt, the ‘RTR’ (Racing Throttle Response) technology of TVS has been giving Indian riders good racing experiences on such small-capacity bikes. 

The Race Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-Fi) engine provides quick acceleration too. 

A 177.4cc single-cylinder, the fuel-injected engine churns out 16.7 BHP at 8,500 RPM and 15.5 Nm torque at 7,000 RPM. Unlike the RTR 160, this bike is oil-cooled. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. 

 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Mileage: 

 
A 12 litre fuel tank gives this bike a range of about 500 kilometers in one full tank. Several sources claim that the bike gives on an average of 38 to 45 kilometers a litre. 

 

 TVS Apache RTR 180 Rivals: 

 
Honda Hornet as well as Bajaj’s Pulsar 180, Pulsar 180F, Pulsar NS200 and Avenger Street 180 are direct competitors to the Apache RTR 180 in terms of engine capacity. 

Other rivals include Suzuki Gixxer variants, KTM 200, Yamaha R-15, MT-15 and FZ.

Hero Glamour 
 

 Hero Glamour Launch Date: 

 
Launched in 2008, Hero Glamour is one of the popular bikes of Hero MotoCorp in the 125-cc segment. There are many variants on offer, the latest being XTEC that was launched in July last year. 
 

 Hero Glamour Price: 

 
The 125-cc comes in several variants, namely, Glamour Drum, Glamour Drum Self Alloy, Glamour Blaze Edition Drum, Glamour Drum 100 Million Edition, Glamour New Drum, Glamour Drum Black and Accent, Glamour Disc, Glamour Disc 100 Million Edition, Glamour New Disc, Glamour Disc Black and Accent, Glamour Xtec Drum, Glamour Xtec Disc. The base variant is sold at an ex-showroom price of Rs 76,500 and the top version Glamour Xtec Disc is offered at Rs 82,000-86,000. 

 

 Hero Glamour Features: 

 
The Glamour BS6 has a major makeover with DRLs in the front portion. The taillight is designed in a ‘H’ shape. The bike has brought in an Idle Stop-Start feature for a better fuel efficiency. You will get more features in the Xtec version like LED lights, USB charger, Bluetooth, Google Map connectivity, gear position indicator, among others. The instrument cluster is semi-digital, with odometer, fuel tank, tripmeter, and service due indicator in digital format. 
 

 Hero Glamour Performance: 

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Unlike the BS4 version, the Hero Glamour BS6 comes in five-speed manual transmission. It can produce 10.7 bhp of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 10.6 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. If we talk about the suspension, the frontal is linked to a telescopic fork and the rear has a 5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber suspensions. The bike gives a mileage of around 55 kmpl as told by several customers. 
 

 Hero Glamour Capacity: 

 
Two people can easily sit on this bike. Hero Glamour has a ker weight of 122 kg. The fuel tank capacity is10 litres. 
 

 Hero Glamour Rivals: 

 
There are many in this segment and some of these include, Hero Xtreme 160R, Hero HF Deluxe, Honda SP 125 Hero Passion Pro, Hero Super Splendor, and Honda Shine.

Hero HF Deluxe 
 

 Hero HF Deluxe Launch Date: 

 
Hero MotoCorp in December 2019 launched the BS6 compliant HF Deluxe. The 100-cc bike serves the needs of customers who are looking for solid mileage at an affordable price. HF Deluxe registered a sale of 100,601 in April 2022, grabbing the number two spot in the most-sold vehicle category of Hero Motocorp in April. 
 

 Hero HF Deluxe Price: 

 
The bike comes in five variants, drum without self-start, drum with alloy wheels, self-start with alloy wheels, self-start with all black alloy wheels and self-start with alloy wheels i35. The basic variant comes at around Rs 50,000 (ex-showroom) and the top model i35 costs Rs 64,000. 
 

 Hero HF Deluxe Features: 

 

The 100-cc bike is in the lower segment in terms of price, and that is why it is not feature-rich and has a simplistic design. Mid-variants come with the feature of alloy wheels and self-start and highest i35 version offers start-stop system that comes handy during traffic hiatus. Some of the features offered in all the variants are Analogue Speedometer, low battery indicator, low oil indicator, gear indicator, fuel warning indicator, engine kill switch, and a clock. 

 

 Hero HF Deluxe Performance: 

 

The 97.22-cc fuel-injected engine system has an ‘XSens Technology’ that adjusts the air-fuel mixture on real time with the help of 10 sensors. It has a four-speed manual gearbox. It generates 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of peak power and torque respectively. While, the front suspension is Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber, the one at the back is 2-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers. None of the variants offer a disc brake. The owners have claimed a solid mileage of 65 kmpl-80 kmpl of HF Deluxe. 
 

 Hero HF Deluxe Capacity: 

 
The bike has a pillion seat and pillion grab rail. The fuel tank capacity is 9.6 litres. It has a kerb weight of 110 kg. 

 

 Hero HF Deluxe Rivals: 

 

Some of the competitors of Hero HF Deluxe include, Bajaj CT100, Bajaj Platina 100, Honda CD 110 Dream and TVS Sport.

The TVS Jupiter's success can be due to its features, fuel-efficient motor, and low price. The usual Jupiter colours are Mystic Gold, Titanium Grey, Midnight Black, Volcano Red, Pristine White, Walnut Brown, Matte Blue, and Matte Silver.. The ZX version is available in two colours: Starlight Blue and Royal Wine. Indiblue, Autumn Brown, and Sunlit Ivory are the colours available on the top-spec Jupiter Classic BS6 version.
 

Looks and built 
 

The design of the 2021 TVS Jupiter is similar to that of its BS4 predecessor. The Jupiter BS6 features LED headlights and taillights, as well as bulb indicators. It comes fitted with an analogue instrument console that displays speed, fuel level, and other warning indications. A semi-digital instrument cluster is featured on some models. External gasoline filling cap, pass light switch, and alloy wheels have all been retained. While the Jupiter BS6 includes a front apron USB charging port as standard, TVS also offers an underseat USB charging port as an option. In TVS terminology, the new Jupiter ZX Disc model comes with an ACG starter called i-TOUCHstart. It has a 21-litre underseat storage compartment that can fit a full-size helmet.
 

Riding ergonomics
 

The TVS Jupiter features a new three-step adjustable gas-charged inverted monoshock and is constructed on a redesigned chassis. The Jupiter sticks to the road, whether at low speeds or at top speeds, and the suspension, along with the redesigned seat, which is claimed to be the largest in the market, provides comfort.
 

Engine and Power
 

A BS6-compliant 109.7cc air-cooled and fuel-injected engine powers the Jupiter. At 7000rpm, it produces 7.47PS and 8.4Nm torque at 5,500rpm. The torque produced by the new engine is 0.52Nm lower than that of the BS4 Jupiter. Peak power, on the other hand, is 500rpm lower in the rev range. While there is a minor reduction in power, TVS claims that the new scooter has a 15% higher fuel economy.
 

Safety Features
 

Tubeless tyres are fitted to the TVS Jupiter's 12-inch alloy wheels. It comes standard with drum brakes on both wheels, with a disc brake available as an option, and has a 150mm ground clearance.

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