The list includes bikes with both single-cylinder and parallel-twin engines.
The Rs 3 to 4 lakh price bracket opens the door to some genuinely exciting options. We recently covered the Rs 2 to 3 lakh segment, where every model happened to come from the Bajaj umbrella of brands. This time, the field is far more diverse, with different manufacturers, varied engine configurations, and a wider range of motorcycle types.
Yamaha MT-03 (42hp/167kg) – 251.4hp/tonne
Yamaha MT-03 prices start at Rs 3.50 lakh
The MT-03 is powered by a 321cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that produces 42hp and 29.5Nm. And as the lightest bike on this list at 167kg, it manages a power-to-weight ratio on par with the KTMs, despite having the smallest engine and lowest peak output. When the MT-03 finally arrived in India, its high price tag limited its appeal, but a substantial Rs 1.1 lakh price cut earlier this year has made it a far more appealing option
KTM 390 Adventure (46hp/182kg) – 252.7hp/tonne
KTM 390 Adventure prices start at Rs 3.68 lakh
The KTM 390 Adventure and its sub-Rs 3 lakh ‘X’ variant featured on our previous list, and now it’s the range-topping model’s turn. Mechanically identical to the lower-spec variant, it uses the same 399cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 46hp and 39Nm.
The small difference in weight comes down to added hardware – most notably, fully adjustable WP suspension and larger spoked wheels. Equipment includes traction control, cornering ABS, multiple riding modes, a bi-directional quickshifter, and a TFT display.
