In India, the 300cc segment is considered premium, and a platform to upgrade to for riders coming from small-displacement motorcycles. Unlike the US, where these bikes are seen as beginner bikes, India’s tight roads and heavy traffic mean that 300cc bikes provide just the right amount of grunt for highway riding, while being light and nimble enough for use in the city.
TVS recently dropped a bombshell when it launched the RTR 310 naked bike. Sharing a similar platform as that of its sportier sibling, the Apache RR 310, as well as its Bavarian counterpart, the G 310 R, the new bike is indeed a premium model in India’s motorcycle market. Not wanting to be left behind, Honda has also reintroduced an updated version of its naked streetfighter, the CB300F. In its refreshed version, it’s much more affordable than the model it replaces, priced at Rs 170,000, or about $2,050 USD. For reference, it was priced at Rs 226,000 ($2,725 USD) in its previous iteration.
