The highest ten bikes that created their mark in 2016.

We bring you the highest ten bikes that created their mark in 2016.

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1. TVS Apache RTR200 4V

The TVS Apache has been a preferred name within the entry-level performance phase. however riddance a minor cosmetic update, nothing abundant modified within the Apache portfolio till 2016.
TVS brought the new Apache RTR2004V at the beginning of the year and that we can agree that the wait was worthwhile. The styling of the bike is additional chiselled and sportier whereas retentive the Apache style deoxyribonucleic acid.
The standout options embody LED DRLs, comprehensive alphanumeric display, off-set style parts and therefore the attachable bars. the largest point concerning the TVS Apache RTR two hundred four V is its new powerplant that gets the 4 valve technology.
It is offered in 2 variants -- carburetor and fuel injection system. within the carburetted version (Keihin CV) the Apache RTR two hundred produces 20PS at eight,5000rpm and eighteen.1Nm of peak torsion.
The fuel injection system (Bosch-closed loop) system has hiked the ability output to 21PS at eight,500rpm and torsion remains unchanged at eighteen.1Nm.
It is additionally the primary TVS bike to induce monoshock suspension and is obtainable with 2 tyre choices.
Prices begin at Rs eighty nine,000 ex-showroom Old Delhi and therefore the new TVS Apache RTR200 4V could be a nice possibility for children and dealing executives.


2. Honda Navi

Easily the foremost offbeat and stunning two-wheeler to be launched in 2016 must be the Honda Navi. once it had been initial showcased at the 2016 machine aggregation everybody was taken out of the blue as Honda that is thought for its conservative styling came up with a product like Navi.
The Honda Navi is that the initial two-wheeler providing that has been developed by its R&D facility in Republic of India. The underpinning of the two-wheeler is that of the Honda Activa whereas the styling is comparable to a mini-bike or popularly referred to as a monkey bike.
The Navi could be a youth centrical product for urban use and children have warmly accepted it as Honda had to double its production
The Honda Navi is steam-powered by the tried and tested 110cc, cool motor as seen on the Activa generating 8PS and 9Nm of torsion that is marginally above the Activa. Since the body panels square measure fibre, the Navi tips the size at simply 101kg creating it among the lightest two-wheelers on sale in Republic of India.
Fuel potency figure claimed by Honda is in way over 60kmpl whereas it gets Associate in Nursing external fuel tank not like the below seat unit as seen on its scooter relative.
The Honda Navi has been priced at Rs thirty-nine,500 ex-showroom Old Delhi with several elective accessories on sale.


3. Royal Enfield chain of mountains

Touring has been at the guts of each Royal Enfield motorcycles however actually the bikes from the long-lasting manufacturer weren’t the most effective machines for munching miles or to ride on rugged tract.
Taking stock of the on top of, the Royal Enfield chain of mountains was launched. The chain of mountains is that the initial indigenously factory-made journey tourer bike within the country whereas additionally being the most cost effective.
The Royal Enfield chain of mountains has been priced at Rs one hundred fifty five,545 ex-showroom geographical area.
The design of the bike is clean and minimalistic to scale back unwanted weight and additionally to limit harm to the bike within the event of a fall.
The chain of mountains in steam-powered by Associate in Nursing cool, 411cc single cylinder LS4 engine that makes twenty four.5PS of power and 32Nm of torsion between four,000 to 4,500rpm. The engine currently sports overhead cams compared to Royal Enfield’s trademark push rod design and additionally gets counter balancer.
The chain of mountains uses all-new cycle elements as well as the suspension. Upfront, 41mm typical forks square measure utilized, providing travel of up to 200mm.
At the rear, the chain of mountains uses a monoshock, that is once more a primary for Royal Enfield and offers travel of up to 180mm. The tyres square measure dual-purpose cross-country tyres mounted on 21-inch spoked wheels within the front and 18-inch spoked rims at the rear.

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4. Bajaj V15

The Bajaj V15 was marketed as a motorcycle that was made up of the steel of INS Vikrant -- India’s initial combat ship. whereas the selling strategy did play a key role in making the thrill, the most reason for its success may be attributable to its valuation of Rs sixty two,000 ex-showroom, Delhi.
The Bajaj V15 was pitched as a 150cc commuter for the worth of a 125cc bike and it before long stony-broke into the highest ten highest merchandising two-wheelers in Republic of India.
The café racer impressed styling will build the V15 stand excluding its rivals. Also, the bike may be simply remodeled into a single-seater with the elective rear cowl (segment first).
The raised bar, centre-set footpegs leads to Associate in Nursing upright and cozy riding posture, a facet necessary for commuter patrons.
Bajaj claims that the Bajaj V15 will deliver a mileage of 50-55kmpl in real world conditions which is among the best for 150cc motorcycles.

5. Suzuki Access 125

With the Honda Activa 125 dislodging the ageing Suzuki Access 125 from the top as the highest selling 125cc scooter in the country in 2015, Suzuki had to respond. And it did, by riding in the new Access 125 with cosmetic and mechanical changes in 2016.
Styling wasn’t the forte of the old Access 125 and for this purpose the new scooter gets more angular lines and a dash of chrome to make it appealing.
The new Suzuki Access 125 gets a semi-digital unit with a digital display for fuel gauge, odometer, service indicator and two trip meters. The seat can be unlocked conveniently through the ignition keyhole and there’s also a cubby hole next to the choke knob while mobile charger is an optional extra.
Powering the new Access 125 is an air-cooled motor developing 8.7PS of power and 10.2Nm of torque.
Suzuki engineers have focussed their attention to make the scooter more refined and efficient and have applied the SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) tech on the new scooter.
The Japanese two-wheeler giant claims a mileage figure of 63kmpl. The raised handlebar means tall riders won’t be cramped for space and the new Access 125 is a good option for a buyer in the hunt of a refined, reliable and peppy scooter.

6. Hero Achiever 150

Sales of 150cc motorcycles have increased impressively with every two-wheeler manufacturer focussing on performance oriented machines, and that has meant that options for the mature buyers have shrunk. The Hero Achiever 150 is a bike targeted at mature audiences who want a comfortable and powerful bike for their daily run.
In its first avatar, the Achiever failed to garner success and was overshadowed by the Honda Unicorn. Hero feels the new Achiever 150 will turn the tide in its favour and has given it a complete overhaul.
Keeping in mind its target audience, the new Achiever 150 follows a very conservative design language with hints of sportiness and does manage to distinguish itself from the older bike.
The biggest talking point of the new Hero Achiever 150 is the inclusion of the i3S (Idle Start Stop System) technology.
The new Hero Achiever 150 also gets AHO (Automatic Headlamp On) which is also a segment-first. The instrument cluster is a twin-pod analogue unit with a separate speedometer and tachometer along with side stand indicator, fuel gauge etc.
Talking about numbers, the new Hero Achiever 150 has the same power output as its predecessor -- 13.4PS and 12.8Nm of peak torque. The new Achiever 150’s mill is BSIV-compliant and Hero claims a figure of 50kmpl in real world conditions.
Priced at Rs 61,800, the new Achiever 150 is the cheapest 150cc displacement bike on sale in India.

7. Hero Splendor iSmart 110

The Hero Splendor is a brand that needs no introduction to Indian masses. It is the highest selling motorcycle in India and despite being present for over two decades in our market it still leads the sales chart for motorcycles. But it was starting to show its age, and to address this, Hero MotoCorp rode in its initial indigenously developed bike -- the new Splendor iSmart one hundred ten.
The design of the new bike could be a smart balance between sober and showy, that ought to charm to severalpatrons. The angular light impressed from the Xtreme Sports appearance smart and therefore the graven tank adds a dose of muscle whereas the rear section is petite.
The cool, single-cylinder motor delivers nine.4PS at 7,500rpm and peak torsion of 9Nm at five,500rpm. The new engine is additionally the sole bike within the commuter phase to be SB IV emission norm compliant and comes equipped with the i3S (idle stop-start system).
According to Hero it delivers 65kmpl in planet conditions that is among the best within the phase.
The Rs 53,300 (ex-showroom Delhi) valuation and therefore the humungous dealer network of Hero makes the new Splendor iSmart one hundred ten an excellent possibility for a commuter bike purchaser.

8. TVS Victor

The TVS Victor was a runaway success for the Hosur-based manufacturer once introduced in early 2000 and it had been supported by none another than the living legend -- Sachin Tendulkar. it had been the sole bike that came near match the recognition of the long-lasting Hero Splendor however sadly couldn’t maintain identical momentum.
Reliability and quality problems alongwith the addition of latest rivals meant that it slowly fizzed removed from the Republic of India market. however with commuter sales gathering momentum, TVS reintroduced the Victor whole.
Design-wise, the TVS Victor is something however the older version of the bike. Gone square measure the easy lines; and square measure replaced by the curves and edges that talk of a additional modern style philosophy.
The analogue measuring instrument appearance distinguished on a neat console that additionally options digital displays of the speedo, the hodometer, the indicator and therefore the trip meter. The 110cc three-cylinder, cool motor that's smart for nine.6PS and 9.4Nm could be a fine-tuned workhorse with high fuel returns.
TVS claims that the 2016 Victor can deliver a true world fuel potency of 76kmpl if ridden calmly. The 2016 TVS Victor has been priced at Rs forty nine,490 for the drum variant and Rs fifty one,490 for the hydraulic brakes version (both costs ex-showroom Delhi).

9. Aprilia SR150

Scooters square measure ordinarily associated as slow and boring however once the Aprilia SR150 was launched in 2016 it shattered that perception. it's the primary Aprilia providing to be factory-made in Republic of India and additionally the quickest domestically engineered scooter.
So affected were Aprilia with its performance that they need tagged it a moto-scooter. the style approach for the scooter is fashionable with sharp lines and therefore the styling is comparable to offerings within the European market.
While the 14-inch wheels offer the scooter a raised stance however there's a purpose behind those massive wheels that is stability at high speeds and good handling dynamics.
It shares identical powerplant as seen on the Vespa a hundred and fifty however the standardization of the engine is completely different despite manufacturing similar power and torsion figures of eleven.5PS and 11.5Nm severally.
Many journalists managed to reach the scooter at 120kmph whereas Aprilia has been conservative at a claimed high speed of 95kmph.
The SR150 is among the quickest domestically factory-made scooter on sale in Republic of India and therefore the Rs sixty five,000 valuation makes the Italian scooter Associate in Nursing irresistible proposition.

10. Bajaj Dominar four hundred

The last launch of 2016 was additionally the foremost extremely anticipated one as Bajaj rode within the new Dominar four hundred. The new bike from Bajaj is its most powerful providing and it plans to kick-start a replacement reasonable cruiser phase in Republic of India.
The styling of the Bajaj Dominar is fashionable and showy with a mass forward style language and there square measure parts from the Ducati Diavel visible in its style.
The Dominar four hundred is additionally the primary bike in its phase to supply full-lead light source that the corporate says is visible from a distance of one.5 klick and it additionally gets slipper clutch. The powerplant relies on the KTM 390 Dukes unit however has been detuned to suit its new responsibility higher.
The 373cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor develops 35PS and 35Nm of peak torsion that has been mated to a 6-speed shell.
Talking concerning performance, Bajaj claims a high speed of 148kmph and 0-100kmph acceleration time of eight.23 seconds.
The fuel tank capability is thirteen litres and Bajaj claims a true world mileage of around thirty to 35kmpl for the ability cruiser.
The Dominar four hundred is additionally the primary Bajaj bike to supply dual-channel ABS as Associate in Nursing elective additional and it's been priced at Rs one.36 large integer (ex-showroom Delhi) for the bottom variant.
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