Cruising effortlessly at 100 km/h is an utter joy, almost every rider agrees on that. However, there are some motorcycles which are excellent at this task while others are obviously not. So in order to help you buy a perfect highway machine, here is a list of bikes which have a great top end. The best part is that they are super affordable.
Do keep in mind that we are not comparing bikes only on the basis of their top speed. Their ability to maintain a high-speed without stressing the engine or the rider is also taken into account.
Yamaha R15 V3:
A true mini supersport by nature, the Yamaha R15 V3 is built to live on the top end of the RPM range. The bike produces 19 BHP at 10000 RPM, which helps the bike to effortlessly cruise between 100-120 km/h. Its dedicated racing position contributes to increased high-speed stability and helps the rider to stay agile. The bike is also equipped with a slipper clutch and VVA, which makes riding in ‘stop and go’ traffic, a total breeze. The Yamaha R15 V3 has an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1.27 lakh ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200:
The most powerful Pulsar lives up to its title. The 199cc fuel injected triple spark motor produces 24.2 BHP, which is enough for a top speed of 150 km/h. The bike has a blistering top end performance and enjoys to be pushed to its limits. It is a comfortable bike to ride due to raised clipons and offers decent comfort to the pillion as well. For enhanced safety, it comes with a single channel ABS as optional. Its price is Rs. 1.27 lakh ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar NS 200:
Pulsar NS 200 is the fastest naked bike in the 200cc segment. It glides at a speed of 110 km/hr and has a top speed of 140 km/hr. It is also a cult bike which enjoys a lot of fan following in our country. It is powered by a 199cc liquid cooled carburetted motor, which produces 23 BHP. It is slightly less powerful than its full-faired cousin, the Pulsar RS 200. The bike also features an underbelly exhaust, which increases its mass centralization and most importantly looks cool. The bike is also equipped with a single channel ABS for safety. The Pulsar NS 200 has a price of Rs. 1.12 lakh ex-showroom.
Besides the above-mentioned bikes in the 200cc segment, the rest of the motorcycles have more or less a similar kind of top end. The Pulsar 220F has good top speed but so does the Apache RTR 200 4v. Both max out at 135 km/h on a good day. The Yamaha FZ-25 is another bike with a decent top end. It also manages more or less the same speed as the above two bikes. All three of these motorcycles are made for a good low and mid-range, that’s why they are unable to perform in the top end.
Did we miss any bike? Let us know in the comments.
By: Yetnesh Dubey
Do keep in mind that we are not comparing bikes only on the basis of their top speed. Their ability to maintain a high-speed without stressing the engine or the rider is also taken into account.
Yamaha R15 V3:
A true mini supersport by nature, the Yamaha R15 V3 is built to live on the top end of the RPM range. The bike produces 19 BHP at 10000 RPM, which helps the bike to effortlessly cruise between 100-120 km/h. Its dedicated racing position contributes to increased high-speed stability and helps the rider to stay agile. The bike is also equipped with a slipper clutch and VVA, which makes riding in ‘stop and go’ traffic, a total breeze. The Yamaha R15 V3 has an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1.27 lakh ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200:The most powerful Pulsar lives up to its title. The 199cc fuel injected triple spark motor produces 24.2 BHP, which is enough for a top speed of 150 km/h. The bike has a blistering top end performance and enjoys to be pushed to its limits. It is a comfortable bike to ride due to raised clipons and offers decent comfort to the pillion as well. For enhanced safety, it comes with a single channel ABS as optional. Its price is Rs. 1.27 lakh ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar NS 200:Pulsar NS 200 is the fastest naked bike in the 200cc segment. It glides at a speed of 110 km/hr and has a top speed of 140 km/hr. It is also a cult bike which enjoys a lot of fan following in our country. It is powered by a 199cc liquid cooled carburetted motor, which produces 23 BHP. It is slightly less powerful than its full-faired cousin, the Pulsar RS 200. The bike also features an underbelly exhaust, which increases its mass centralization and most importantly looks cool. The bike is also equipped with a single channel ABS for safety. The Pulsar NS 200 has a price of Rs. 1.12 lakh ex-showroom.
Besides the above-mentioned bikes in the 200cc segment, the rest of the motorcycles have more or less a similar kind of top end. The Pulsar 220F has good top speed but so does the Apache RTR 200 4v. Both max out at 135 km/h on a good day. The Yamaha FZ-25 is another bike with a decent top end. It also manages more or less the same speed as the above two bikes. All three of these motorcycles are made for a good low and mid-range, that’s why they are unable to perform in the top end.Did we miss any bike? Let us know in the comments.
By: Yetnesh Dubey