Although a premium piece of technology, the slipper clutch is found in several motorcycles in India that retails at an economical price-tag
In the present generation, motorcycles are equipped with various technology that enable riders to ride in a more safe and efficient form. Out of all the new technologies in motorcycles, one of the most vital pieces of machinery is the slipper clutch, which facilitates the riders to downshift at a greater velocity by matching the speed of the engine to the speed of tyres. In short, it restricts the rear wheel of the motorcycles from clattering under hard braking and immediate downshifting scenarios.
Although a premium piece of technology, the slipper clutch is found in several motorcycles in India that retails at an affordable price tag. In this piece, we have listed the most affordable motorcycles in India with slipper clutch.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0- From the Hosur-based manufacturer, the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 begins at a price of INR 1.28 lakh ex-showroom. A 197.75cc BSVI engine that develops a peak power of 20.54hp and torque of 17.25Nm powers the streetfighter naked motorcycle. The most affordable motorcycle of the lot, the Apache also features riding modes which makes it a hot asset in the 200cc streetfighter segment in India.
Yamaha YZF R15 V3- In the fully-faired sports motorcycle segment, the R15 from Yamaha is one of the best motorcycles in India, which is loved by the youth of the nation. Priced at INR 1.52 lakh ex-showroom, a 155cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine tuned to produce a peak of 18.3hp and a torque figure of 14.1Nm powers the motorcycle. Apart from being equipped with a slipper clutch, the motorcycle also features a variable valve actuation system.
Bajaj Dominar 400- One of the best sports-tourer in India, Bajaj Dominar has created a reputation of its own in the hearts of the Indian riders. The tourer is powered by a 373.27cc powertrain tuned to generate a maximum power of 39.42hp and a torque figure of 35Nm. Priced at around INR 1.80 lakh ex-showroom, the motorcycle is equipped with dual-channel ABS, slipper clutch, upside-down front forks, digital instrument cluster and all LED lighting units
.Some of the other affordable (not really) motorcycles one can check are the TVS Apache RR 310 and the KTM 390 RC, Duke and Adv series. All the motorcycles mentioned in the previous line comes with a price tag of over 3 lakhs and in our school of thought, they are definitely not affordable.
