For the Road

Honda CBR650R

If you would strip the Honda CBR650R naked you would find Honda’s upcoming launch CB650R. Considering that the Honda CBR650R almost sold out in India, it would make you happy to know the new CB650R comes with almost similar specifications. What catches the eye is CB650R’s circular headlamp that makes it look like a retro machine. Other than that this model also has a LCD instrument display in the cockpit, floating discs and a new set of wheels with a base of 57 inches. You can find this model in showrooms possibly by October end at a price expected above ₹7.5 lakhs.

Kawasaki ZH2 2020

Speaking of naked bikes, Kawasaki ZH2 2020 comes off as the most competitive one with 197 Bhp! This makes the japanese model stand 20 Bhp above KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 and places it right below the Ducati V4 Streetfighter. The new OE Pirelli tyres and electronic aid options honestly seem like the added perks. THis model, called the first of Kawasaki’s supercharger Z series, comes with a 998 cc four cylinder and reaches the peak torque of 101 ft lbs. The bike’s look is of course not for everyone but if you don’t mind an oversized bike with an equal oversized exhaust pipe, then this one will be a great fit for you. You can soon find this model in showrooms at an expected price of ₹30 lakh.

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Suzuki SV650 Abs

In march, this year, Suzuki unveiled its new SV650 Abs after its 2019 version with little or no updates. Apart from the changed colour schemes ranging from Mystic silver metallic with blue frame, Matte Black Metallic with red frame and Glass Sparkle Black with black frame, there is hardly any difference in its specifications. The 645 cc liquid-cooled engine is still intact with power of 56 kW and 64 Hm of peak torque. This model like Honda has round retro headlamps. What lets you down is the fact that it doesn’t offer switchable ABS or traction control. With the expected price of 6.80 lakh, SV650 will give tough competition to Kawasaki Z650 motorcycle.

Orxa Mantis

The year 2020 has one big reveal in store for us-- the bangalore-based Orxa Energies’ first all-electric bike Orxa Mantis. The bike is capable of a total range of 200 km between charges. The battery pack of 9 kWh is made of six 1.5 kWh smaller ones. It takes around 3.5 hrs to charge using a regular portable charger. To count the good bits, this electric bike has a dedicated mobile app, sharp lines in its futuristic design and is priced at ₹3 lakhs. Now, we all know that electric vehicles are the future and very important in terms of the environment but if you take our advice, we would still wait before buying it until charging difficulties and other unfamiliar territories get resolved.

From the October 2020 issue of FHM India.