Valentine’s Day Is a Glorious Day to Ride, As We All Know Two Wheels Move the Soul, Here Is a List of Fuel-Efficient Bikes to Get Your Hands Now for You and Your Other Half!
Throughout this edition, we have made sure to give you ample options on how to surprise your beloved or what gifts to give them to make Valentine’s Day even special. Here is another one, a bike ride is always right! Someone once said, “Riding together can be part of that build-up to more physical intimacy. Even talking and sharing the emotional experience of a ride can put women more in the mood for sex.” And we swear by it now.
Standard romantic dinners are a thing of the past, riding the bike together especially when love is in the air gets your chemicals rushing. Nonetheless, we have a list prepared of reasons why you should choose a bike this valentine for date night. To state the most important is how mileage offered by this beast is way too much as compared to that of a four-wheeler. Also, nothing can beat the freedom one gets while riding a motorbike. Without waiting any further, read on to know about some of the ultimate fuel-efficient bikes by the best in business brand, happy riding!
Yamaha R15 V3 is regarded as the entry-level fully-faired motorcycle that created a lot of hype and in no time became the most iconic in motoring history.
1. Yamaha R15 V3
Yamaha, a Japanese manufacturer of motorcycles and other motorized products is a leading name when it comes to exclusive bikes in terms of performance and other specifications. Established in 1955, their aggressive patterns and designs of motorcycles are highly appreciated. The one we have brought to you this time is their Yamaha R15 V3, it surely is regarded as the entry-level fully-faired motorcycle that created a lot of hype and in no time became the most iconic in motoring history.
Speaking of specifications, the R15 V3 is powered by a BS6-compliant 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. With a maximum power of 10000 RPM, it delivers 18.6 PS and 14.1 Nm of peak torque at 8500 RPM. The addition is Yamaha’s VVA or Variable Valve Actuation technology that makes sure to deliver high performance. Speaking of the mileage, it’s pretty decent but we did expect a little more, of around 40-45 kmpl. This motorcycle weighs around 142 kilograms (with oil and a full fuel tank) and has a fuel tank capacity of 11-liters. Available in variant colors hold a splendid look that gives an exhilarating riding experience.
There were hardly any quality issues lacking. However, the ABS didn’t go unnoticed, apart from which the bike looks stunning. You and your better half would look like a styling couple while riding it on Valentine!
As it’s believed a well-maintained KTM will be the most reliable bike you will ever own.
2. KTM 250 Duke
Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen better known as KTM is an Austrian motorcycle and sports car company. All adventure riders know the importance of KTM. As it’s believed a well-maintained KTM will be the most reliable bike you will ever own. Nonetheless, many surveys report KTM in 8th place in terms of reliability. The one we have this time around from this well-renowned brand is KTM 250 Duke.
As the brand likes to describe this one, “If chasing thrills is your game then climb aboard.” The thrill-seeking factor in this KTM is also not less than any previous launches. Coming to the specifications, it is powered by a 248.8cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 29.6 bhp and a torque of 24 Nm. The brand claims this charmer delivers a mileage of 30 km/l in the city and 35 km/l on the highways which is quite impressive. As for fresh features, this bike holds a new LED headlight and daytime running lights. A dual-channel Supermoto ABS mode is now included, and two new colors: Dark Galvano and Silver Metallic. To surprise you further, this one is powered by a 248.8 cc single-cylinder engine that produces 29.6 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm and is BS6 compliant.
Lastly, the looks are a factor we can’t seem to get over, the two-part seat delivers a comfortable ride alongside an aggressive design end. We completely agree with the brand when they say, the KTM 250 looks like a naked, angry, untamed beast.
This Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment is a world leader.
3. Honda CBR 250R
Everyone once in their lifetime owns this brand’s motorcycle. This Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment is a world leader. With a legacy, this brand has been successfully running since 1948 lots of the brand’s bikes have been added to the list that produces the best mileage. For the month of affection, the bike we have brought is their CBR250RR.
With a complete sporting design includes MotoGP motorbikes technology. The new Honda CBR250RR, uses a twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve DOHC engine which produces 41 PS of power at 13,000 RPM and 25 Nm of torque at 11,000 RPM. You might have figured out how well the performance is, in fact to surprise you further the use of Throttle by wire further enhances the power delivery making it crips and smooth. However, it remains unchanged physically and mechanically, just some tweaks make it look super sporty and your ultimate rider for valentine’s day. We bet; it performs exceptionally well for a 250cc twin-cylinder motorcycle.
With three riding modes available in the CBR 250RR Sport, Comfort, and Sport+ it makes it a versatile ride all along. Not to forget mentioning, CBR250RR comes with a lot of premium hardware components and features. The design is also impeccable, with a sharp front all-LED headlamp’s setup with DRLs above it.
As compared to other street bikes, Yezdi is a good pick for Valentine’s Day.
4. Yezdi Roadster
The brand that is making a comeback is Yezdi, courtesy of automaker Mahindra Group. It does have an interesting name; it was established by a phonetic transcription of the Czech language verb “jezdí.” It has manufactured some of the world-famous bikes and undoubtedly has a great pickup and performance. As compared to other street bikes, Yezdi is a good pick for Valentine’s Day. That being said, we have the brand’s famous Roadster.
To cut short, this bike is simply paying tribute to Yezdi motorcycles of yesteryear. Let’s talk about its engine and performance first, it is powered by a 334cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. It also features twin exhaust ports, each feeding into a dedicated exhaust pipe, and it is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This fiery-looking beast produces 29.70 PS and a max torque of 29.00 NM. This is the only Yezdi bike that rolls on an 18-inch/17-inch alloy wheel setup, and its tire sizes are 100/90-18 at the front and 130/80-17 at the rear.
The looks have our heart, it comes in two different variants dark and chrome. Other features also include an LED headlight and tail-lamp, fully-digital LCD instrumentation, and dual-channel ABS. The brand highlights three main features, and it surely does exceptionally well in all three: dominates, commands, and has left so stone unturned with a sophisticated braking system.
