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Though the year 2015 wasn't good for the overall two-wheeler industry, scooters continued to clock the double digit growth. Due to poor demand in rural areas, the motorcycle sales were down by over 3.5 per cent in the 11 months of this calendar year. However, growth in 150cc and above segments was commendable due to several all new product launches in this category over the year. <br> Here's a list of top 5 bikes in the 150cc-300cc category that were launched in 2015</br>
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Bajaj Pulsar RS200: First unveiled at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, the much-anticipated Bajaj Pulsar RS200 was finally launched in June 2015. Buoyed by the great response, the home-grown automaker introduced a black colour of the bike in September. The bike is available in both ABS and non-ABS versions priced between Rs. 1.20 lakh – Rs 1.32 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Mahindra Mojo: Mahindra's first ever sportbike, the Mojo, took almost 5 years to finally go on sale since its debut at the 2010 Auto Expo as a concept. Known for comfortable ride quality and punchy mid-range, the Mahindra Mojo is quite affordable at Rs 1.58 lakh being a 300cc bike. Its liquid-cooled, single-cylinder powertrain is good for 27bhp and 30Nm.
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Bajaj Avenger Street 150: The country's most affordable cruiser bike, the Bajaj Avenger Street 150 was introduced alongside the updated Avenger range in October 2015. Though all three bikes have been receiving an overwhelming response in the market, the Bajaj Avenger Street 150 contributes almost 40 per cent in the overall sales of the Avenger range. The company claims to have been selling 25,000 units of the Avenger range, out of which 10,000 are only Street 150. Powered by a 150cc, twin-spark, 2 valve, DTS-i engine, this affordable cruise is available at Rs 75,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Yamaha R3: Launched to take on the likes of KTM RC390 and Kawasaki Ninja 300, the Yamaha R3 got the coveted 'Indian Motorcycle of the Year' (IMOTY) 2016 award. Known for a great ride & handling and an impressive 321cc, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 41bhp and 29.5Nm. This sportbike takes 2.89 seconds to touch the 60km/h mark from zero, and 6 seconds to touch 100km/h with a top speed of 187km/h. The R3 is priced at Rs 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Honda CB Hornet 160R: Priced between Rs 79,900 – Rs 84,400 (ex-showroom, Delhi) Honda CB Hornet 160R came as a replacement to slow-selling CB Trigger. This naked street bike features a 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 15.6bhp and 14.76Nm. The bike it competes against are – Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ and others in 150cc-160cc category.
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