Here Are The Best Motorcycles For Your Next Leh-Ladakh Road Trip Under Rs 3.5 Lakh
For those who enjoy adventure, the mountains are always a good option, and every year thousands of riders who love off-roading and adventure flock to Ladakh on their bikes. People who have owned bikes at some point in their lives want to ride their bikes through Ladakh. However, it is not an easy task because if you are coming from Delhi, you will have to travel around 1000 kilometres to reach Ladakh. But don't worry, we've included one of the be...Read More
For those who enjoy adventure, the mountains are always a good option, and every year thousands of riders who love off-roading and adventure, flock to Ladakh on their bikes. People who have owned bikes at some point in their lives want to ride their bikes through Ladakh.But it is not an easy task because if you are from Delhi, then you have to cover around 1000 km of distance to reach Ladakh, and throughout the journey, you have to struggle with Indian roads, and not every bike has the ability to run on these roads. But don't worry, we've included one of the best performance motorcycles in today's list that will take you to Ladakh with the help of their powerful engines and features:
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Over the past six years, the Royal Enfield Himalayan has created a new category in global adventure touring, established itself as a truly global motorcycle, and been one of Royal Enfield's most popular motorcycles across several countries.
The Himalayan is one of the very versatile and accessible motorcycles that's been consistently improving the ride experience since it launched in 2016. Himalayan is one of the best off-roading vehicles loved by riders across the country and is frequently seen on Leh-Ladakh's hilly roads. It has a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled 411cc engine that generates a maximum power of 24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm and torque of 32 Nm @ 4000-4500 rpm with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. The seat height on the bike is 800 millimeters. The vehicle also has dual channel ABS with switchable single channel ABC, rear wheel ABS control deactivation, and disc brakes. With a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters, the claimed mileage of the Royal Enfield Himalayan is 30¨C35 kpl. The Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in six colors, including the new three, with starting prices of Rs. 2.15 lakh to Rs. 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom).
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
In terms of performance and design, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is one of the best cruiser bikes in India that launched in 2016. After watching so many review videos of the Meteor 350, without a doubt, we have to mention that it is also one of the most comfortable bikes in India, as you just do not want to take even a short break while riding it because it does not make you feel tired due to its comfortable seating position, riding position, and handling. That is why we included this bike on the list.
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has a 4-stroke air-oil cooled 349cc SOHC engine with a power output of 20.2 bhp and torque output of 27 Nm, a five-speed gearbox, 170mm of ground clearance, Dual channel-ABS, Tripper navigation system with Bluetooth connectivity, Dual channel-ABS, disc brakes, and a kerb weight of 190 kg with 90% fuel. With a fuel tank capacity of 15 litres, the Meteor 350 gives mileage up to 35 kpl. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes in multiple colour options, with a starting price range of Rs 203,089 to Rs 217,469 (ex-showroom).
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
A highly anticipated parallel-twin retro-styled motorcycle The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 was launched in 2018 in the Indian market, and since then it has become one of the favourites among youngsters. With a 6-speed gearbox and a slip-assist clutch, the bike has a fuel-injected 648cc parallel twin 4-stroke air/oil cooled motor that generates the maximum power of 46.8 bhp and 52 Nm of torque. The comes with a dual-channel ABS system and both front and rear disc brakes, which is why it is one of the best for a Ladakh trip. Talking about other features, the Interceptor 650 comes with 174 mm of ground clearance, 804 mm of seat height, 202 kg of weight, etc. With a fuel tank capacity of 13.7 litres, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 gives mileage up to 30 kpl. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes in multiple colour options, with a starting price range of Rs 2.88 lakh to Rs 3.13 lakh (ex-showroom).
KTM 390 Duke
If you enjoy adventure and sports bikes, the KTM 390 Duke is one of the best options on the Indian market, and it performs admirably on the rocky terrain of places like Leh Ladakh. The KTM 390 Duke comes with an anti-lock braking system and is powered by a 373.27cc BS6 engine, which produces a power of 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm of torque. The KTM 390 Duke comes with both 320mm front and 230mm rear disc brakes, 151 mm of ground clearance, 171 kg of kerb weight, a full split LED headlamp, a 6-speed gearbox, etc. With a fuel tank capacity of 13.4 litres, the KTM 390 Duke gives mileage up to 30 kpl. The motorcycle is available in two colour options: - Dark Galvano and Liquid Metal with a starting price range of Rs 2.96 lakh (ex-showroom).
Bajaj Dominar 400
The Bajaj Dominar 400 is one of the most powerful bikes in its class, capable of reaching Ladakh alongside the other bikes on the list. The Dominar 400 has a 373.3 cc single-cylinder, 4 stroke DOHC 4 Valve Liquid Cooled engine that develops a maximum power of 29.4 kW (40 PS) @ 8800 rpm and 35 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. The bike has a 6-speed gearbox and a twin-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 320 mm front disc and 230mm rear disc. If talking about other features of the bike, then it comes with 157mm of ground clearance, 193kg of weight, Full LED with Auto Headlamp On (AHO), Digital Split Console, Featuring Up-Side Down (USD) forks, Gear and trip indicator. With a fuel tank capacity of 13 litres, the KTM 390 Duke gives mileage up to 30 kpl. The motorcycle is available in two colour options - Aurora Green and Charcoal Black with starting price range of Rs 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hero XPulse 200
With a powerful engine and durability, the Hero XPulse 200 is one of the best motorcycles to ride on the hilly roads of Leh, Ladakh. The Hero XPulse 200 is powered by a 199.6-cc, 4-valve, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled engine that produces 19.1 PS at 8500 rpm and 17.35 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm.The bike has a multi-plate wet clutch system, a 5-speed gearbox, a full digital LCD, Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation, and fully LED lighting.The Hero XPulse 200 has 53.34 cm front and 45.72 cm rear Spoke Wheels that are equally suited for a daily commute and off-roading, as well as 276 mm front and 220 mm rear disc brakes.With a fuel tank capacity of 13 litres, the Hero XPulse 200e gives mileage up to 40 kpl. The Hero XPulse 200 is available in three colour options: Matte Nexus Blue, Polestar Blue, and Sports Red, with a starting price range of Rs 1.37 lakh (ex-showroom).
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