Best Touring Motorcycles in India

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After 2 years of Covid Pandemic, 2022 brings some relief. Although it’s not over yet and there are daily cases out there, life is coming to near normal to some extend. This is with support from government which recently eased most of the Covid restrictions. So this is good time to give a fresh start to life, and what will be a better option other than going for bike rides and experiencing the thrill again. What are we waiting for then, lets take out our riding gears and wroom. On same lines if you are looking for new motorcycle to start touring, then you are at right place. Let’s check out best touring Motorcycles in India.

Royal Enfield Himalayan

When we thing of Touring, then first bike come in our mind is Royal Enfield. Bullet is legendary bike from Royal enfield which has long history. This long experience and customer feedback combined by Royal Enfield to give us the Himalayan, the perfect touring bike.

Specifications for Royal Enfield Himalayan are as follows.

• Maximum Power : 24.3 bhp (17.88 kw) @6500 rpm
• Maximum Torque : 32 Nm @4000-4500 rpm
• Dual Channel ABS
• Ground Clearance of 220 mm
• Front Tyres : 90/90 – 21″
• Rear Tyres : 120/90 – 17″
• Disc Brakes at Front and Back
• Fuel tank capacity : 15+ ltr
• Weight : 199 Kg
• Transmission : 5 Speed
• Available Colours
  • Mirage Silver
  • Granite Black
  • Pine Green
  • Rock Red
  • Lake Blue
  • Gravel Grey

Royal Enfield Himalayan is available at starting price of ₹ 2,55,000/-. You can configure it as per your need and add accessories like Panniers, seats etc via Configurator tool on Royal enfield site.

Royal Enfield Scram 411

Royal Enfield Scram 411 is the latest addition to Royal Enfield Motorcycle range. It’s based on Himalayan frame and you can call it as latest extension to Himalayan but in little light mode.

Specification for Royal Enfield Scram 411 are as follows.

• Maximum Power : 24.3 bhp (17.88 kw) @6500 rpm
• Maximum Torque : 32 Nm @4250 rpm
• Dual Channel ABS
• Ground Clearance of 200 mm
• Front Tyres : 100/90 – 19″
• Rear Tyres : 120/90 – 17″
• Disc Brakes at Front and Back
• Fuel tank capacity : 15 ltr
• Weight : 185 Kg
• Transmission : 5 Speed
• Available Colours
  • White Flame
  • Silver Spirit
  • Graphite Red
  • Blazing Black
  • Graphite Blue
  • Graphite Yellow
  • Skyline Blue

This is best bike for off-roading and for touring. Royal Enfield Scram 411 is available at starting price of ₹2,41,000/-. You can configure it as per your need and add accessories like Panniers, seats etc via Configurator tool on Royal enfield site.

KTM 390 Adventure

KTM offers variety of motorcycles to suits everyones need, but for touring, it’s Adventure series motorcycles are the best. And most loved KTM touring motorcycle is KTM 390 Adventure.

The KTM 390 ADVENTURE takes exploration further by merging all-road versatility and proven reliability with real-world performance. Built around a compact 373 cc single-cylinder engine with a capable, lightweight chassis and class-leading electronics, the KTM 390 ADVENTURE encourages you to find new frontiers with the unmatched capability and excitement you’d expected from a KTM ADVENTURE machine.

Specifications for KTM 390 Adventure are as follows.

• Max Torque : 37nm
• Max Power : 32 kw
• Bosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS
• Ground Clearance of 200 mm
• Front Tyres : 100/90 – 19″
• Rear Tyres : 100/90 – 17″
• Disc Brakes at Front and Back
• Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 ltr
• Weight : 162 Kg
• Transmission : 6 Speed
• Available Colours
  • Orange Blue
  • Grey/Black Orange

KTM 390 adventure is packed with latest features and also comes with all digital cluster and it’s own Riders Aid software for more control and better performance. Like Royal Enfield, KTM also has long list of accessories essential for touring like Panniers, Seats, Bags etc. So compromise here as well. Some riders even says that the performance or power in KTM 390 adventure is more appealing than RE Himalayan. There are many riders who have now shifted from RE to KTM, only because of 390 adventure motorcycle.

The KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle is available at starting price of ₹3,20,000/-.

KTM 250 Adventure

KTM 250 Adventure is another motorcycle from the adventure series. It is the lightweight entry into the exciting world of KTM Adventure bikes. Perfect for daily commuting and even venturing out a little further into the unknown, this compact, powerful, and agile all-rounder will keep you going long after the paved roads have ended. On tarmac, this bike is sporty and loads of fun to ride, it then draws on KTM’s rally experience to ensure it is capable when the terrain gets a little rougher. Its distinctive design was inspired by the successful KTM rally bikes, but their influence is not limited to just the design, long days in the desert teach you how to balance comfort and performance when travelling great distances.

Specifications for KTM 250 Adventure are as follows.

• Max Torque : 24nm
• Max Power : 22 kw
• Bosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS
• Ground Clearance of 200 mm
• Front Tyres : 100/90 – 19″
• Rear Tyres : 100/90 – 17″
• Disc Brakes at Front and Back
• Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 ltr
• Weight : 156 Kg
• Transmission : 6 Speed
• Available Colours
  • Orange Blue
  • Grey/Black Orange

Like 390 adventure, this bike also has wide range of accessories support. But this bike is mainly for touring on roads & not suitable for hardcore off-roading. But this is good option for those who wants a KTM DNA but dont want to spend high amount like KTM 390 adventure.

KTM 250 adventure is available at starting price of ₹2,20,000/-.

Hero XPulse 200

Hero motorcycles has ruled the Indian motorcycle market for many decades. Thanks to its reliable and fuel efficient daily commute motorcycles like Splendor, Passion and more powerful bikes like CBZ, Karizma etc. Now to compete with current market, Hero motors has all new updated XPulse 200.

This light-weight multipurpose bike is perfect for both – everyday rides on your city streets as well as the rough trails of the great outdoors. Like others in its category, it also offers digital instrumental cluster & smart connectivity. Specifications for HeroXPulse 200 are as follows.

• Max Torque : 16.45nm @6500 rpm
• Max Power : 13.3 kw (17.8 bhp) @8500 rpm
• Single Channel ABS
• Ground Clearance of 220 mm
• Front Tyres : 90/90 – 21″
• Rear Tyres : 120/80 – 18″
• Disc Brakes at Front and Back
• Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 ltr
• Weight : 157 Kg
• Transmission : 5 Speed
• Available Colours
  • White
  • Matte Green
  • Matte Grey
  • Sports Red
  • Panther Black

Take your adventures to the next level with a light-weight all-terrain motorcycle that’s perfect for everyday rides as well as your action on the weekends. And main attraction is the Price at which it’s offered. Yes, as compared to KTM and RE, power and CC offered by this bike is on lower side, but this is good entry level bike for enthusiastic touring biker.

Hero XPulse 200 is available at starting price of ₹123,150/-.

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So these are our top picks for Best touring motorcycles in India in 2022. There are few others which are also good candidates, for which price details are as follows.

So thats it for this post. Hope you happy with the content provided. Do let us know which motorcycle you will go for in 2022. Till our next post, Stay Healthy, Stay Safe, Jai Hind!

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