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Litre-class motorcycles are masters of providing adrenaline rush, but there's a whiff of fun attached to smaller bikes too, which is of course backed by financial constraints. But ride a 1000cc to work everyday and the adrenaline rush is converted to discomfort. Following is a list of motorcycles that are fast, but don't burn a hole in your pocket.
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Kawasaki Ninja 300: A great combination of sports and comfort, the Ninja 300 is powered by a 296cc parallel twin, liquid cooled engine that produces 38.8 hp at 11000 rpm and 27 Nm of torque, paired to a six-speed gearbox. It is priced at Rs 3.6 lakh (ex-showroom).
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KTM 390 Duke: Anyone with Rs 3 lakh in their hands and wanting to buy a fast machine can not overlook bringing home a KTM 390 Duke. This lightweight motorcycle is by far a winner in its segment. Powered by a 373.2 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine that produces 43.5 hp of power and 37 Nm of torque, and is paired to a 6-speed transmission with slipper clutch and ride-by-wire technology. It is priced at Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
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KTM RC390: KTM came to India in alliance with Bajaj and has rolled out some immensely successful motorcycles, including the RC390 and the 390 Duke. The two were refreshed this year. The RC390 is powered by a 373 cc engine paired to a 6-speed transmission with slipper clutch that produces 44 hp of power and 36 Nm of torque. The RC390 is priced at Rs 2.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Kawasaki Z250: Kawasaki's entry level streetfighter, the Z250, is powered by a 249cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 31.3 bhp @ 11,000 rpm and 21 Nm of torque @ 10,000 rpm, paired to six-speed transmission. The frame and the engine of the Z250 is the same as its sport cousin, the Ninja 250R which is now discontinued. It is priced at Rs 3.42 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Hyosung GT250R: Powered by a 249cc engine that develops 28 hp @ 10000 rpm and 22.07 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm, Hyosung GT250R is a sports motorcycle by the Korean brand. It is priced at Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Royal Enfield Continental GT: However, not everyone wants a pocket-rocket. If the objective is a classic looker, one may consider the Royal Enfield Continental GT. This cafe racer is powered by a 535 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that makes 29.10 bhp and 44 Nm of torque. It is priced at Rs 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom).
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