The Yamaha R3 is a good though a little dated - option if you’re looking for a sport bike in this class. It’s now even more appealing after the recent price drop post GST 2.0.

Another solid choice to consider is the KTM RC 390. Despite using the older 373 cc engine, it’s still a fast, capable, and exciting machine to ride.

If you’re open to stretching your budget a bit, take a look at the Kawasaki Ninja 500. It may be quite expensive for its class, but it’s a sweet, capable, and reliable bike that can serve you well for many years.

Fuel Type/ Propulsion	Petrol
Engine Displacement	451 cc
Valvetrain	4 Valves/Cyl
Fueling	Fuel-Injected
Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	1 cylinder
Max Engine Power	45hp at 9000rpm
Max Engine Torque	42.6Nm at 6,000rpm
Gearbox Type	Manual
Number of Gears	6
Transmission Type	Manual
Slipper clutch	Yes
Reverse gear	No

Fuel Tank Size	14 litres
Official Fuel Economy	26.31 kmpl

Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Brake Type	Disc
Front Brake Size	310mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Size	220mm
Chassis type	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Type	Monoshock
Electronic suspension	No
Wheel Type	Alloy
Tyre type	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	110/70-R17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60-R17
Radial tyres	Yes
Front Wheel Size	17 inch
Rear Wheel Size	17 inch

Wheelbase	1375 mm
Seat height	785 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm
Kerb Weight	171 kg

Combined Braking System
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	Dual channel
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My budget for a new bike is ₹6-7 lakh. I’m considering the Yamaha R3. Are there any other options? My priorities are reliability, mileage, looks, and refinement.

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