Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

At Rs 21.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it's an expensive bike, but you're paying for top-end technology, premium hardware, and the bragging rights of owning Triumph's most powerful naked motorcycle.

Even better. It starts with a deep, satisfying growl at low revs and builds into a spine-tingling howl at high revs. It's the kind of sound that gives you goosebumps every time.

While manageable, it struggles below 2,000 rpm and can stall over speed bumps. The heavy, bitey clutch is painful in stop-and-go traffic and the wide bar-end mirrors make navigating through tight lanes difficult. 

Yes. The front mudguard is quite short. On wet roads, mud can splash directly into the radiator, block part of it, and affect how well the engine cools down.