With over one model offered by a single manufacturer, the 350-400cc segment in India has gone crowded
For any rider who is seeking to have enough punch under his seat for regular highway tours and a bit of affordable commuting, the 400cc or should we accurately express, the 350-400cc segment is noted as the ideal one. One not only receives a robust engine that can conveniently do triple-digit speed on the highway, but can also experience a healthy fuel economy of 25-30 kmpl in the city.
With practically every major brand operating in India now, the 350-400cc segment has become overcrowded with too many motorcycles on offer. Hence, we have picked the finest ones to go for in this sector.
KTM Duke 390
The Austrian brand needs no introduction as they have shaped an iconic status in the country. The Duke 390 is their most splendid offering that has redefined the street-fighter motorcycle genre. At close to INR 3 lakh, the Duke 390 is equipped with a 373cc engine that generates 42hp of power and can hit over 170 kmph of top speed. In the city, the monstrous engine offers an impressive mileage of around 25 kmpl. Hence, the Duke 390 is the most balanced motorcycle in this segment.
Bajaj Dominar
With the Dominar, Bajaj has established a special place in the heart of many riders since this is one motorcycle in the 350-400cc segment that strikes a perfect balance between sports riding and cruising. With an engine identical to that of Duke, the Dominar is tuned differently to produce 39hp of power. If someone is low on budget but is very much excited in flaunting a powerful motorcycle, the Dominar is the real deal at INR 2.20 lakh.
Honda H’ness CB350
The H’ness (Highness) from Honda is the latest cruiser in the country at an astonishingly lower price-tag of INR 1.90 lakh. It’s an ideal cruiser with a 348cc engine that offers a lenient power delivery of 20hp. The engine is massive, but it is lowly tuned and hence, a fuel economy of over 30 kmpl is expected. Being a cruiser, the H’ness looks old school but is full of modern features.
Jawa Perak
The Perak from Jawa is a unique motorcycle in this list because of its style quotient. It’s the only bobber style motorcycle in India in the 350-400cc segment. The Perak is equipped with a 334cc engine that delivers 30.22hp of power and 32Nm of torque. The motorcycle is capable of returning a mileage of close to 30 kmpl and retails cheap at INR 2.05 lakh. Another unique feature of this motorcycle is the seat, which is a single-seater. However, one can install an additional pillion seat.
