| Imagine a population of over a billion people in India. | | | | Gladiator Type SS / RS. There are a number of |
| This has meant the booming bike industry in the | | | | companies in India that manufacture vehicles of |
| country. Motorbikes in India makes up a huge part of | | | | exceptionally high standard. The top two-wheeler |
| the Indian two-wheeler industry. In recent years, | | | | manufacturers in the country comprise of Bajaj Auto, |
| bikes have gradually begun replacing mopeds and | | | | Royal Enfield Motors India, Kinetic Motor, TVS Motor, |
| scooters. Bikes are now being considered a symbol | | | | Hero Honda Motors, Suzuki Motor Corporation, LML |
| of class and style for many consumers. If you're | | | | India, Monto Motors and Yamaha Motor India. Several |
| looking into buying bikes in India, now's the time! A | | | | of two wheelers produced by these companies are |
| number of Indian companies such as Yamaha, Hero | | | | being exported to other parts of the world, such as |
| Honda, Suzuki and Bajaj have enthusiastic supporters. | | | | South America, South East Asia and Africa. Almost all |
| The introduction of the Bajaj Pulsar DTSi was | | | | of the motorcycles in India are equipped with an |
| considered a revolutionary in terms of class and style. | | | | engine capacity of around 100 cc to 250 cc. On the |
| On the other hand, Hero Honda is known to be the | | | | other hand, scooters have an engine capacity that |
| top maker of bikes in the world, and next in line is | | | | ranges from 100 cc to 150 cc. And lastly, mopeds |
| Bajaj India. A the economy experiences a gradual and | | | | come with a small engine capacity that varies |
| consistent growth, many consumers are looking into | | | | between 50 cc to 100 cc. Motorcycles are often |
| buying bikes. Even those who posses vehicles are | | | | more costly compared to scooters and mopeds, |
| buying bikes, mainly because bikes are easier to | | | | however, they usually do have more features that |
| maneuver through traffic. Bikes are considered | | | | improves speed considerably. So exactly which bike |
| extremely affordable these days because they are | | | | should you go with? Actually, the decision is in your |
| safe, cost-effective and gas-efficient. Because of this | | | | hands. It all depends on how you define what the |
| high demand in bikes, there has been growing | | | | "best" bike is for you. No manufacturer would actually |
| competition among bike manufacturers in India. | | | | aim to make faulty bikes. Sometimes more |
| Competition has lead several bike manufacturers in | | | | consumers buy a certain model simply because of its |
| India to make the next best thing. Added features | | | | popularity or because of the current trend. On the |
| and unique advancements have been incorporated to | | | | other hand, some consumers buy a less popular but |
| newer models from different manufacturers. Not to | | | | equally sophisticated model to stand out of the |
| mention, consumers now have much more options | | | | crowd. Think about the parameters required to |
| when it comes to either affordability or sophistication. | | | | compare varying bikes within a single price range. |
| Because imported bikes tend to be costly, the | | | | These include engine type, brakes, weight, |
| passionate followers of bikes look into more | | | | horsepower/CC, tires, fuel consumption, average top |
| affordable alternatives. Thus, modification has been | | | | speed and styling. Your choice will depend on your |
| extremely popular among younger consumers. You'll | | | | preference in speed and/or affordability. If you want |
| see a great deal of bike alterations in India, including | | | | a good bike under 50,000 rupees, get Hero Honda's |
| added shock absorbers, larger rear tire size, and | | | | Splendor & Passion. Bajaj Platina, which sells at about |
| attractive and new paint jobs. So what are the latest | | | | 39,000 rupees, is also a good choice in this case. If |
| bikes available in India this year? There are quite a | | | | you're looking for power and acceleration, get the |
| number but impressive ones are the Yamaha bikes. | | | | Hero Honda Achiever. For great styling, consider Bajaj |
| As you might already know, Yamaha Motorcycles is | | | | bikes. For an extremely comfortable and stylish ride, |
| known worldwide for its top performance oriented | | | | look into the Honda Passion Plus. |
| brand image and exceptional advancements. Yamaha | | | | James gunaseelan advises consumers regarding |
| has re-evolved in India, as the company focuses on | | | | buying and selling of used |
| the brand image rather than targeting mass market | | | | motorcycles,scooters,mopeds & sports bikes, for |
| sales. The latest from Yamaha in India include the | | | | India's No. |
| Yamaha YZF-R15, Yamaha FZ 150, and Yamaha | | | | |