I want to buy a bike with more than 46 bhp, and my budget is between ₹5-6 lakh. Could you please suggest some suitable options?

Autocar India

•27m

To get a motorcycle making more than 46hp within your budget, you can consider any of the Royal Enfield 650cc models, as well as the Aprilia RS and Tuono 457 models. Royal Enfield's 650s aren't sporty machines and are also considerably heavy, with some of them weighing 240kg or more.

The Aprilia 457 models are properly thrilling and entertaining machines to ride, but have been plagued by some troubling engine reliability issues. It would be advisable to speak to some RS and Tuono 457 owners to see what their experience has been before pulling the trigger on either of the two.

Lastly, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 is another option that fits the bill, and truthfully, it is a great bike to ride, but its steep pricing is a tough pill to swallow.

Do your research, take multiple test rides and speak to people who own these bikes before you make your choice.

Explore bikes mentioned

Aprilia

RS 457

from ₹5.04 Lakh

Aprilia

Tuono 457

from ₹4.86 Lakh

Kawasaki

Ninja 500

from ₹6.94 Lakh

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