Top 5 Picks For Enthusiast Bikers

It’s 2021, and there are a plethora of motorcycles at our disposal. Fortunately, with the pandemic showing signs of easing, we’ve had the chance to ride some, and here are our top five picks from this year. 

Yamaha YZF R15 V4

The Yamaha R15 has only gotten better with time. With the launch of the bike’s Version 4, the Yam has got better (read more youthful) styling and improved handling. We’re talking about a host of new updates like the R7-inspired design, a USD fork, traction control, a quickshifter, and more. Here’s what the updates have amounted to in the real world.

2022 KTM RC 200

KTM too has seen quite some success with its small-capacity supersports. However, since their inception, the RC trio never really received any major update apart from new sticker jobs. So, it was about time KTM revamped things, and it did by launching the 2022 models. We even rode the 2022 KTM RC 200, which has a committed riding stance, and yet it’s comfortable and approachable. Even the handling has changed for the better, making the RC 200 easier to ride faster.

2022 TVS Apache RR 310

Over the years, TVS has given us various iterations of its flagship supersport, the Apache RR 31. The latest one has brought in more versatility, and with the new ‘Built To Order’ model, you can now buy the bike with different customisation options straight from the factory. Check out this story to know more.

2021 Ducati Monster

Often considered the saviour for Ducati, the Monster has aged well since its first appearance back in 1993. In its 2021 avatar, the Ducati Monster has not only managed to shed some weight but has now become a smarter, fun-to-ride-motorcycle. Check out the full Italian recipe here. 

2021 Suzuki Hayabusa

We also got to test the 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa. The third-gen Japanese hypersport now makes less power but packs more tech. But is it still the true-blue Busa?