Bikes are great for daily traveling but sports bikes will offer you an increase in power, speed, torque, and style. But they are a little expensive than commuter bikes and such bikes top the bucket list of several passionate bike lovers. In case, you are one of them and want to have your own sports bike, then you are at the right place. Here is a guide for you to choose the best sports bike for yourself. Check out below we have got you the list of the top 10 best sports bikes in India. Choose any one of them as per your budget and needs.

Top 10 Best Sports Bikes in India

1. KTM Duke 390 BS6

The KTM Duke 390 BS6 tops the list for best sports bikes in India under 3 lacs. It is a naked streetfighter that is offered by the Austrian brand. It is recently updated with a BS6 compliant engine along with new paint schemes. In fact, the price of KTM Duke 390 BS6 in India starts at Rs. 2.52 lacs which is the ex-showroom price.

The bike has been updated with new color options to choose from. You can now choose the grey and white paint schemes as they look super sporty and elegant. It is powered by a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke engine. This comes with a 6-speed gearbox that works along with a slipper clutch system. In fact, the engine churns out 43 Hp of maximum power at 9,000 RPM along with 37 Nm of maximum torque at 7,500 RPM.

It comes with a bi-directional quick shifter and has unique split LED headlamps with LED DRLs. The bike comes along with a Super-Moto mode ABS that allows you to disengage the ABS on the rear wheels.

Features:

• BOSCH 9.1 MP two-channel ABS with Supermoto Mode
• Bi-Directional Quick Shifter
• Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs
• Powerful Engine
• KTM My Ride
• Ride By Wire Throttle
• BOSCH EMS
• 17 Inch Cast Alloy Wheels
• TFT Instrument Cluster
• Aggressive Naked Design
• Metzelers Tyres

2. Yamaha YZF R15 V3

Taking the number 2 position on the list of best sports bikes in India is none other than the Yamaha YZF R15 V3. This bike sports a single cylinder along with that it comes with six speeds manual transmission. It comes with liquid cooling too and the engine is built in a way to deliver top torque of 14.1 Nm and a power of more than 18bhp at 10000rpm.

Considering the Yamaha YZF R15 V3 as a sports bike, the bike offers significant fuel economy. It weighs around 142 kgs and is pretty heavy in weight. You will have three color options to choose from so you can choose any color of your choice. It was awarded the India Design Mark Award in 2019 for its superior performance and looks.

Features:

• Alloy wheels
• Tubeless tires
• ABS dual-channel
• Digital trip meter
• Digital speedometer
• Low fuel warning lamp
• LED taillights
• Pass switch
• Passenger Footrest
• Body graphics
• Step up seat

3. KTM RC 125

Are you looking forward to a slightly cheaper sports bike from the very reputed brand KTM? If yes, then the KTM RC 125 is the best option for you. It is pretty stylish and looks and feels like a premium bike. The only difference is that this model comes with a lower engine displacement. In fact, the price of this KTM RC 125 is below 2 lacs in India which is pretty great for a bike like this.

In recent times, you will have two primary color options to choose from along with the attractive livery varieties. This comes with six speeds transmission along with a super powerful engine that makes the bike one of the best available in the market.

Being a rider, you can expect to have up to 14.5 bhp power along with the 12 NM of the torque from this new BS-VI variant of the bike. If you want that enhanced safety for yourself as a rider, then for that it has fitted with the ABS advanced braking system.

Features:

• Single-channel ABS
• LED tail light
• Digital Speedometer
• Powerful fuel gas
• Digital tachometer
• Wet multi-disc
• Steel trellis frame

4. Suzuki Gixxer SF

Suzuki Gixxer SF is yet another amazing sports bike and is Suzuki’s smallest fully faired bike. It underwent a major makeover in the year 2019, May. Mainly speaking, Suzuki has altered the design of the vehicle from a curvy concept to a sleeker-looking body.

Talking about the internal specs, the Gixxer SF sports a single cylinder along with five gears manual transmission engine. However, the only drawback with the engine specs is that it has air cooling instead of the more advanced liquid cooling facility.

This Suzuki model will be able to generate a maximum power of 13.4 bhp while on the other hand, it has the torque output that is equal to 13.5 NM. At the Autocar Awards of 2020, this two-wheeler’s 250cc cousin won the prestigious Bike of the Year award.

Features:

• Wet multiple disc clutch
• Liquid cooling system
• Four valves per cylinder
• Engine kill switch
• Passenger footrest
• ABS dual-channel
• Digital console

5. Kawasaki Ninja 300

Talking about the best sports bike in India, we can’t afford to miss out on the name of the Kawasaki Ninja 300. This takes 5th place in the list and is one of the best bikes under 3 lacs INR. This is a twin-cylinder faired bike that comes from a reputed Japanese brand. You will get four color options to choose from and the price range starts at Rs 2.98 Lakhs INR which is the Ex-showroom price.

The design of the bike is quite sporty and stylish, having a sharp front end and twin halogen headlamp unit. Performance-wise if you speak, then it is propelled by 296 CC, FI, 4 strokes, liquid-cooled, and Parallel-twin engine. The bike comes with a six-speed gearbox along with an assist and slipper clutch mechanism. It has a dual throttle valve technology to give e exact response of the throttle and linear power delivery right across the rev band.

Features:

• Alloy Wheels with Tubless Tyres
• Keihin Fuel Injection System
• Assist & Slipper Clutch
• Dual Throttle Valves
• Body Mounted Stylish Front Turn Indicators
• Elegant and Sporty Design
• Powerful Twin-Cylinder Engine
• 17 Litres Large Fuel Tank
• Digital-Analog Instrument Cluster

6. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650

The sixth bike on the list is none other than the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650. Both of them are the best bikes under 3 lacs and the price starts at Rs. 2.64 lacs INR for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 price starts at Rs. 2.93 lacs. All of these are the Ex-showroom prices that we are mentioning.

Both the bikes come with a classic retro design and the interceptor is inspired by the iconic 60s interceptor and takes the design cues from the same era. In fact, both the bikes share the same engine and are powered by a parallel twin, air-cooled engine, a 648 cc. The motor churns out at 47 BHP of max power at 7250 RPM as well as 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 RPM.

The bikes come along with an 18 inches front as well as rear spoke wheel. In fact, the tires used on them are of high-quality Pirelli phantom sport comp Tyres. It comes with a double exhaust setup that is loud and sounds really good.

Features:

• Disc Brakes
• Slipper Clutch
• Fuel Injected engine
• Powerful Parallel Twin-Cylinder Engine
• Twin Pod Analog Instrument Cluster
• Comfortable Ergonomics
• Classic Retro Design
• Bosch ABS
• 6-Speed Gearbox
• Pirelli Tyres
• Retro Round Headlamps
• Double Exhaust

7. KTM RC 390

The KTM RC 390 takes the 7th spot on the list of best sports bikes under 3 lakhs. It is a supersport motorcycle from the Austrian Brand. The bike is recently updated with a BS6 compliant engine. In fact, the price of this amazing bike KTM RC 390 in India starts at Rs. 2.48 lacs INR and that is the ex-showroom price.

The bike has been updated recently with a new paint scheme. It is a track-focused supersport bike. The new BS6 comes in a black and white paint scheme. This has the same twin projector headlamp as all other and older variants.

Instead of having an underbelly exhaust, it now gets a slide-slung exhaust that will give a sporty look that matches the overall design of the bike. It is a beast when it comes to performance and best for people looking forward to buying an entry-level supersport bike.

Features:

• Ride by wire throttle.
• USD front forks
• Digital console
• Powerful FI DOHC engine
• 9.1 MB BOSCH Dual-Channel ABS with Disengable Mode
• Lightweight Chassis
• Twin Projector Headlamps
• Powerful and Effective Brakes
• Aluminum Swingarm
• Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch
• Power-Assisted Anti Hopping Slipper Clutch

8. Benelli TNT 300

The Benelli TNT 300 is yet another amazing bike that comes under the price tag of 3 lacs. It takes the 8th spot on the list and is a naked streetfighter bike that is manufactured by the brand and has a faired sibling named 302R. The bike comes in four color options to choose from, so you will have no worries about getting your best color choice. And the price of Benelli TNT 300 starts at Rs. 2.99 lacs INR and that is the Ex-showroom price.

This bike comes with a tall headlamp housing in the front along with a small flyscreen that protects the console. It comes with a body-covered side panel that is placed near the radiator with TNT graphics on it. Talking about the engine performance, the bike comes with a 300CC inline-2 cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, FI, and 8 valves. This has an exhaust system that comes with two oxygen sensors and two catalytic converters.

The bike is equipped with a 260 MM petal disc brake right at the front wheel along with a 240 MM petal disc brake at the rear wheel. It comes with steel trestle chassis along with LED tail lamps and turns signals.

Features:

• Digital-Analog Console
• Fuel Injection
• Adjustable suspension
• Liquid Cooling
• LED Lighting
• Inline 2 cylinder engine
• Great Exhaust Sound
• 16 Ltrs Fuel Tank

9. TVS Apache RR310

Taking the 9th spot in the list, the TVS Apache RR310 is yet another worth noticing bike that is priced under 3 lacs. This one is a supersport bike offered by the Indian brand. The bike has been very recently updated with a brand new BS6 engine as well as equipped with some new features. And the TVS Apache RR310 is priced at Rs. 2.40 lacs INR which is the Ex-showroom price.

Talking about the design, this is one of the best-looking and beautiful bikes in India that is available in two different colors. You can choose from racing red and titanium black. The bike is powered by a 312.2 cc, DOHC, BS6 compliant, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, and reverse inclined engine. The BS6 Apache RR 310 has 2 riding modes, sport & track, and rain & urban mode. It comes with all LED lighting along with the Bi-LED headlamps. The bike is having a dual-channel ABS onboard with 3 modes.

This bike has a braking system that is taken care of by a 240mm petal disc at the rear wheel and a 300 mm petal disc at the front wheel. In case, you want a beautiful-looking, performance-packed bike, then you can definitely go for this bike.

Features:

• Riding modes
• USD Front Forks
• Dual-Channel ABS
• Beautiful Design and Paint Scheme
• Selectable Power Delivery Modes
• Aerodynamic Design
• Race tuned Slipper Clutch
• Multi-Information Race Computer
• TVS Smart Connect Smartphone Integration
• Michelin Road 5 Tyres
• Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner
• Throttle By Wire
• Ram Air Intake
• Bi-LED Twin Projector Headlamps

10. Suzuki Hayabusa

If you are looking for a bike thinking about a lifetime investment, then you can surely consider buying Suzuki Hayabusa. It is a great superbike and like none other. At 266 kgs, this bike is extremely heavy in weight that accounts for the beastly engine.

The product comes along with a 4-cylinder engine that comprises liquid cooling, a 6-speed manual transmission, and electronic fuel injection. Coming to the performance of the engine, it can generate a torque of up to 155 Nm and a maximum power of 197 bhp.

In fact, the bike can cruise at speeds of over 300kmph and makes it one of the finest racing two-wheelers that are available in the market. Recently, it is available in two different and wonderful color options.

Features:

• Mileage of 17kmpl
• Engine displacement 1340cc
• Maximum power of 197bhp