In the Rs 8-10 lakh range, you gain access to higher-capacity triple and inline-four engines, offering a notable step up in performance. Here are the top five motorcycles in this price band, ranked by their power-to-weight ratio.
5. Kawasaki ZX-4R (80hp/189kg) – 423.28hp/tonne
The Kawasaki ZX-4R is priced at Rs 9.40 lakh
On paper, the Kawasaki ZX-4R is a unique proposition. It’s priced in the same ballpark as the other bikes here but uses an engine that’s nearly half their size. Still, that screaming 399cc inline-four can rev all the way past 15,000rpm, producing 80hp and 39Nm. With a power-to-weight ratio of 423.28hp/tonne, it's just shy of the Triumph Trident 660.
4. Triumph Trident 660 (81hp/190kg) – 426.31hp/tonne
The Triumph Trident 660 is priced at Rs 8.99 lakh
The Triumph Trident 660 is powered by a 660cc inline-triple that produces 81hp and 64Nm. It received a notable update last year, adding features such as a Showa Big Piston fork, a bi-directional quickshifter, Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control as standard. While it makes the least power on this list, its comparatively light kerb weight helps it secure a spot.
3. Triumph Daytona 660 (95hp/201kg) – 472.63hp/tonne
The Triumph Daytona 660 is priced at Rs 9.88 lakh
The Daytona 660 is powered by the same engine as the aforementioned Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660, but in a higher state of tune. Peak output figures on the Daytona are 95hp at 11,250rpm and 69Nm at 8,250rpm. That makes it 14hp more powerful than its naked sibling, but the added bodywork also brings an additional 11kg over the Trident.
2. Honda CB750 Hornet (92hp/192kg) – 479.16hp/tonne
The Honda CB750 Hornet is priced at Rs 9.22 lakh
The CB750 Hornet uses a 755cc parallel-twin engine shared with the XL750 Transalp, producing 92hp and 75Nm. While its peak power is slightly lower than the smaller-capacity CB650R above, the Hornet’s 15kg lighter kerb weight gives it the advantage in power-to-weight ratio. Features include a 5-inch TFT dash, four riding modes, a slipper clutch and traction control.
1. Kawasaki Z900 (125hp/212kg) – 589.62hp/tonne
The Kawasaki Z900 is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh
At the top of this list is the Kawasaki Z900, powered by a larger 948cc inline-four that produces 125hp and 98.6Nm. Last year, the Z900 received a thorough update with new styling, a Bluetooth-compatible 5-inch TFT display, cruise control and a revised electronics suite featuring ride-by-wire throttle, multiple riding modes, traction control and a bi-directional quickshifter.
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