The TVS Apache RTR 310 is the priciest naked street bike from the brand, built on a platform developed in collaboration with BMW. It comes in three different variants and two color choices, starting at ₹2.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Arsenal Black version, which doesn’t include the quickshifter. The bike features a sturdy steel trellis frame paired with an aluminum subframe, and it’s equipped with USD forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Under the hood, it boasts a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 312 cc engine that churns out 35 bhp at 9,700 rpm and 28.7 Nm of torque at 6,650 rpm. It rolls on 17-inch dual compound alloy wheels and has single disc brakes on both ends, complete with dual-channel ABS for added safety.

2. KTM 250 Duke bikes:

The 2024 KTM 250 Duke just hit the market with a starting price of ₹2.41 lakh, and it comes packed with a bunch of new features and updates. You can choose from three cool color options, and it now boasts a fresh 5.0-inch full-color TFT display, which is a carryover from the 390 Duke. Under the hood, it still has the same 248 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the previous version. This engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox, delivering 30 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 25 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. The bike's built on a sturdy steel trellis frame and features a suspension setup from WP. For stopping power, it comes with a 320 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc, both equipped with dual-channel ABS, including Cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS..  

The 2023 Honda CB300R has been refreshed and reintroduced to comply with the BS VI Phase 2 emissions standards, now featuring OBD2B. This naked street bike is more budget-friendly than ever, starting at ₹2.40 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes in two color options. It still packs the same 286 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, delivering 30 bhp and 27.5 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed transmission and a slip-and-assist clutch. The bike is equipped with USD forks in the front and a monoshock in the rear, along with disc brakes on both wheels and dual-channel ABS. If you're willing to hold out, a new 2024 version of the Honda CB300R will be hitting the Indian market soon. 

The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is the largest Pulsar to hit the Indian motorcycle scene, coming in at a price of ₹1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s available in four color choices within a single variant. Under the hood, it packs a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that meets BS VI standards. This engine is a refined version of the one found in the Bajaj Dominar 400, delivering 39 bhp of peak power and 35 Nm of torque. It’s mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. The NS400Z also boasts gold-finished 41 mm USD forks in the front and a gas-charged monoshock in the rear. For stopping power, it features a 320mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc, both equipped with dual-channel ABS. 

The Yamaha MT 15 V2 is a stylish naked street bike available in two versions and seven color choices, starting at ₹1.68 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on the same platform as the Yamaha R15, it's perfect for zipping around the city. It features a 155-cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed gearbox that includes a slip-and-assist clutch. This engine, which is also found in the R15, delivers 18.14 bhp at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm. For suspension, it has 37 mm upside-down forks in the front and a monoshock in the back. When it comes to stopping power, it’s equipped with a 282 mm disc brake up front and a 220 mm disc brake at the rear, both with dual-channel ABS for added safety.

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