Top 5 new bikes of 2015: 150cc to 300cc motorcycles 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. Here's a list of top 5 bikes in the 150cc-300cc category that were launched in 2015 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). 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. 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). 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. dirt bikes for sale sheffieldThe R3 is priced at Rs 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).motorcycle repair milton keynes 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. cafe racer for sale in mumbaiThis naked street bike features a 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 15.6bhp and 14.76Nm. motorcycle superstore rider pointsThe bike it competes against are - Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ and others in 150cc-160cc category.

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Honda has decided to reveal additional new products at the Auto Expo 2016 in Delhi. The manufacturer will launch seven brand new products while the other two will be upgraded versions of the existing models. Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India (HMSI) two wheeler giant is planning to add 9 new two-wheelers in its portfolio in 2015. Although the foray will begin in June 2015, Honda has not yet confirmed the segment in which these two-wheelers will be launched. But, we can expect that the manufacturer will mainly target the motorcycles market in the country. Honda has decided to reveal additional new products at the Auto Expo 2016 in Delhi. The manufacturer will launch seven brand new products while the other two will be upgraded versions of the existing models. Honda is also planning for CKD route of  Honda CBR650F and it is expected to be launched during the festive season this year. The company is also planning to launch new vehicles in 150cc – 200cc segment this year.

Honda’s much awaited scooter PCX 150 is expected  to be launched  this year. Honda Motorcycles and Scooter has recently inaugurated their manufacturing facility in India which has production capacity of 12 lakh units annually and is planning to increase their production capacity by 39 percent in upcoming years To increase their network  in tier two and tier three cities, Honda is also focusing on launching 800 new sales and service stations. Moreover, they are  planning to introduce 20 mobile vans and 825 service on wheels in a bid to reach out to the rural customers. Honda has an exciting range of motorcycles this year for launch  such as Honda CB300F, Honda CB500F, Honda CB 500X, Honda CBR 300R, Honda CBR500R and Honda CBR650F and their much awaited  two new scooters namely Honda Lead 125cc and Honda PCX 150.Q: I am currently using an Apache RTR 160 but looking at upgrading to a 200cc motorcycle. The 200 Duke was my obvious choice, but with the RC 200 out in the market, I am confused.

I ride about 1,000km a month including town commutes and touring. I’ve heard that the RC is a pure track tool and not the best for long rides. Does it make sense for touring? Should I consider other motorcycles from Royal Enfield, Honda, Hero and Bajaj? Also, when is TVS-BMW launching the 200-250cc motorcycle in India? A: The TVS-BMW bikes will come later this year — that is all we know at this time. Both the KTMs are set-up stiffer, and while the RC is a tad stiffer than the Duke, the difference isn’t night and day. We feel the ability to tour is a state of mind more than anything. Having said that, there isn’t anything mechanical that stops either of the motorcycles from doing it. But we also suggest you to take a look at the Apache RTR 200 4V. You might like it a lot considering you are already a TVS user. It handles well and is powerful enough. The gearing and power delivery are well suited to urban use too. It will also not shy away from the odd bit of touring every now and then.

Q: I’ve owned a Pulsar 180 for the past eight years. I want to upgrade to the KTM 390 Duke but am concerned because I’ve heard that the motorcycle has a lot of niggles like coolant and oil leakage, cracked rims and engine stalling. Do these problems still exist in the 2015 model? Does it make sense to wait for the Pulsar 400 series and the Hero HX250R? My budget is around Rs 2 lakh. A: We believe the issues have been rectified and the 390 should be trouble free. The Pulsar 400s as well as the HX250R should also come by the end of this year. Q: I am considering buying a 250cc motorcycle. I am confused between the upcoming Yamaha YZF R25 and the Hyosung GT250R. Which one should I go for? A: We don’t know for sure if the Yamaha R25 is coming, but the R3 is already here. The Korean bike, on the other hand, is large, uncomfortable and not very fast. We do not recommend buying it. Between the R3 and the Ninja 300, the R3 is a better buy. It delivers more power and has way more torque all through the rev range.

The only problem we’ve had with the R3 is with the MRF tyres, but that’s rectifiable with stickier Pirelli rubber. Q: I currently ride a Yamaha YZF-R15 but want to upgrade to a newer sportsbike. The following are my choices – Honda CBR250R, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and the Yamaha YZF-R15 V 2.0. Please let me know which motorcycle according to you comes on top? A: The new Yamaha YZF-R15 is actually the same motorcycle as yours with minor tweaks. It’s excellent but not an upgrade. The Honda CBR250R isn’t a genuine sportsbike but is more like a sports tourer. The Honda is also a very old design that hasn’t been updated yet. In that sense, we don’t think it is an upgrade worth spending money on. The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is a good upgrade, but be clear that you’re going to keep it only for two-three years. It will age rapidly and the fairing will begin to rattle shortly. If you want a serious sportsbike, see if you can get the KTM RC 200 (small budget stretch) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (big budget stretch).