There is a certain exclusivity to owning a motorcycle from a premium two-wheeler manufacturer. You experience a new level of quality, performance, refinement, and riding dynamics not available in products manufactured by mass-market brands. But there is a pretty hefty price tag associated with such machines. However, thanks to the evolving two-wheeler market in India, brands such as BMW, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, and Kawasaki now offer bikes that retail at an accessible price of less than Rs 3 lakh. We bring you a list of India's five most affordable premium bikes, including an all-electric motorcycle from a homegrown brand.Also Read:
"> Most Affordable Premium Bikes Under Rs 3 lakh: BMW G310 RThe BMW G310 R retails in India at Rs 2.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 313cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine, which produces 33.52 hp and 28 Nm of peak torque. The engine hooks to a six-speed gearbox. The G310 R uses USD forks at the front, with a cast aluminium dual swing arm at the rear for suspension. The stopping power of this BMW comes from a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the rear. The G310 R is equipped with dual-channel ABS.
Most Affordable Premium Bikes Under Rs 3 lakh: Harley-Davidson x440Prices for the Harley-Davidson x440 start at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom). It runs on a 440cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine that churns 27 hp and 38 Nm of peak torque. The x440 has a six-speed manual gearbox. At the front, there are KYB USD forks on the x440, while its rear deploys adjustable twin-shock absorbers. You get a 320 mm disc brake on the front wheels of this Harley, with a 240 mm disc brake on the rear wheels. Dual-channel ABS is standard on the X400.
