- From the basic 160cc TVS Apache Commuter to the ultimate Ducati Streetfighter V4S, here is a list of all the street naked motorcycles went on sale in 2021
- TVS Apache RTR 160 4V range
- TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
- Bajaj Pulsar N250
- Kawasaki Z650
- Triumph Trident 660
- Honda CB 650R
- Aprilia Tuono 660
- Kawasaki Z900
- Ducati Monster
- Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
- Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4S
From the basic 160cc TVS Apache Commuter to the ultimate Ducati Streetfighter V4S, here is a list of all the street naked motorcycles went on sale in 2021
If you have followed us, you will know by now that we have created an article series where we added all the motorcycles that launched in 2021. We have made different articles for best cruisers, faired sports bikes, and this one is all about Street naked Roadsters.
We have curated a list of 9 Street naked bikes launched in India in 2021. You will find everything from prices, launch date, specification, etc.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V range
TVS Motors introduced the new Apache RTR 160 4V range in India which features new LED headlamps, three different ride modes, and an updated 159,7cc, single-cylinder, engine
Price: 1,15 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant
Launch Date: October 2021
TVS Motors has introduced the 2022 Apache RTR 160 4V in India recently. The motorcycle gets four variants. TVS also included a special variant to the list. All the 160 4V variants get three riding modes: Sport, Urban, and Rain. Besides the new riding modes, the 160 range also features an updated instrument cluster with a gear lever indicator. The Apache RTR 160 4V also gets revised LED headlamps with LED DRLs. The top-end variant gets the TVS SmartConnect Smartphone connectivity module.
The Apache RTR 160 4V uses a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. The unit produces about 17.63 PS of peak power and 14.73 Nm of peak torque. The unit is paired to a 5-speed gearbox.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
TVS also introduced the updated Apache RTR 200 4V recently, this motorcycle also features an updated engine and an updated headlamp unit
Price: 1,33
Launch date: December 2021
TVS Motors introduced the 2022 Apache RTR 200 4V in India recently. The updated motorcycle has received subtle changes that come in the form of a new LED headlight setup. There are no other changes made to the bike. The Apache RTR 200 4V uses the same 197.75cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine that produces 20.83PS of peak power and 17.25Nm of peak torque.
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Auto launched the N250 alongside the semi faired F250 in India, both the motorcycle shares a lot of parts including the engine and chassis
Price: Rs 1, 38, Lakhs (ex-showroom)
Launch date: November 2021
Bajaj launched the new Pulsar N250 in India recently. The N250 shares parts with the F250, including the semi-digital instrument cluster, bi-functional LED headlamp, chassis, and engine. The N250 is powered by a newly developed 250cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder motor with an oil cooler. The unit produces 20.4 ps of peak power and 21.5 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a 5-speed gearbox, and it gets a slipper clutch as standard.
Kawasaki Z650
Price: 6.24 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Launch Date: August 2021
India Kawasaki Motors has launched the updated 2022 Z650 in India. The motorcycle is available in a new ’Candy Lime Green Type 3’ color option. The updated motorcycle also features a 4.3 inch TFT instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth.
It continues to be powered by the same 649cc, parallel-twin engine. The unit produces 67 bhp of peak power and 64 Nm of peak torque. The engine gets a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch as standard.
Triumph Trident 660
The Trident 660 needs a special mention because this is the cheapest offering from Triumph but it offers a triple-cylinder motor at this price point
Price: Rs 6.95 Lakhs Launch Date: April 2021
Triumph has launched its most affordable Street naked motorcycle, the Trident 660 in India via the CKD route. It uses a new triple-cylinder 660cc engine that produces about 81 ps of peak power and 64 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a new 6-speed gearbox. The Roadster is also available with plenty of features like a TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, ride-by-wire throttle, etc.
Honda CB 650R
Price: Rs 8.67 Lakh
Launch Date: March 2021
Honda has launched the CB 650R street naked motorcycle in India. It shares its chassis and the engine with its fully-faired sibling, the CBR 650R.
The motorcycle uses a 648cc, in-line four-cylinder engine that produces about 85.82bhp of peak power and 57.5 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle gets dual-channel ABS and traction control as standard.
Aprilia Tuono 660
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Price: 13.09 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Launch Date: September 2021
Aprilia has launched their middleweight naked sportsbike, the Tuono 660 in India alongside the RS660. The motorcycle retails via the CBU route.
It gets upright ergonomics which makes it more versatile than its fully-faired sibling. The Tuono 660 uses a 659cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine. The unit produces 93.6 Bhp of peak power and 67 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox. The Tuono 660 is available in three colors -Concept Black, Iridium Grey, and Acidic Gold paint options.
Kawasaki Z900
Price: Rs 8.42 lakh (ex-showroom)
Launch Date: September 2021
India Kawasaki Motors launched the updated 2022 Z900 in India recently. The motorcycle hasn’t received any major update for the 2022 model except a new color option Metallic Spark Black. However, it received a major update last year in the form of styling updates, electronic rider aid, etc. The updated 2022 Z900 is powered by the same 948cc, inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine.The unit pumps out 123.6 bhp of peak power and 98.6 Nm of peak torque. The unit comes paired with a six-speed gearbox. It also gets plenty of safety aid for the rider including traction control, ABS, and two rider modes.
Ducati Monster
Price: Rs 10.99 Lakhs
Launch Date: September 2021
Ducati unveiled the new Monster and the Monster+ in December 2020. After a long wait, they have finally launched the new motorcycles in India. The new Monsters features an updated design and is comparatively lighter and more agile than its predecessor. The new-gen Monster gets all-new LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs lamps. It also features a new lightweight aluminum alloy front frame and a new aluminum swingarm and alloy wheels. The motorcycle also features a 4.3-inch TFT display which shares its interface with the Panigale V4.
The Monster uses a 937cc, Desmodromic Testastretta 11° engine that also powers the Supersport 950. The unit produces about 110 Bhp of peak power and 93 Nm of peak torque. The bike features several electronic aids like Ducati traction control, launch control and riding modes, ABS, and cornering ABS.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Price: 16.95 Lakhs (ex-showroom)
Launch Date: January 2021
Triumph is dead serious about the Indian market, and it shows. The iconic British two-wheeler launched the Speed Triple 1200 RS just a couple of days after its International unveil. The new Speed Triple 1200 RS is built from scratch and features a new suspension and chassis. The motorcycle features a sleek-looking LED headlamp at the front, a less bulky-looking conventionally mounted exhaust canister, and a slightly wider handlebar for an improved stance and ergonomics. It gets a new aluminum frame which is lighter than the previous unit.
The Speed Triple 1200 RS features a new 1,160cc, inline-triple that produces 180 Hp of peak power and 125 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox.
Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4S
Price: Rs 20 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Launch Date: May 2021
Ducatihas launched the 2021 Streetfighter V4 and the V4S in India. The Streetfighter V4 is the standard variant, while the V4S features a higher spec Ohlins electronically controlled suspension, steering damper by Ohlins, and lighter forged aluminum Marchesini wheels.
Both the motorcycles are powered 1,103cc, Desmosedici Stradale, V4 engine that produces 208 hp of peak power and 123 Nm of peak torque. The Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the V4 S are available in Ducati Red and Stealth Black color options.
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