Best Sports Bikes in India with Recommended Tyres

Sports bikes are known for their stylish looks and superior performance. In 2022, the market for sports bikes in India has multiplied drastically as the road conditions improve and the purchasing power increases.

Here’s a list of the best sports bike in India that you can consider buying – 

 

Honda CBR 250R

One of the best sports bikes in the 1.5 – 2 Lakh range, Honda CBR 250R comes with a BS-IV compliant, 249CC fuel-injected,  single-cylinder engine. With a ravishing 135kmph top speed, the bike boasts of 25.7 bhp @ 8,500 rpm of power and torque of 22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. CBR 250R has a powerful 6-speed manual gearbox with anti-locking and CBS. To provide stability, Apollo Alpha H1 tyre is recommended for it’s 110/70 – 17 front tyre and Michelin Pilot Sporty for its 140/70 – 17 rear tyre.

KTM RC 200

The RC 200 is the leading sports bike in India with a 200 cc engine and a 6-speed gearbox. It has a BS-IV compliant engine with peak torque of 19.5 Nm and a maximum power of 25.1 bhp. The motorbike touches the top speed of 140 kmph and comes with a 9.5 litres fuel tank with an Electronic fuel injection system. For its power, the bike provides a decent 35 kmpl mileage on highways. Pirelli Angel City is the most recommended tyre for its 17-inch front and a rear wheel that wears tyre sizes of 110/70 – 17 and 150/60 – 17, respectively.

Yamaha YZF R15 V3

Another top sports bike in India, R15 has been the choice of youngsters since it’s launch. The 155 cc comes with the latest BS-VI engine which generates a maximum power of 18.3 bhp @ 10,000 rpm and peak torque of 14.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm. R15 V3 has a single-cylinder engine with a 6-speed gearbox. With alloy wheels, the MRF Zapper FY1 is recommended for the front tyre, sized 90/80 R17. For the rear tyre, sized 130/80 R 17, Pirelli Sport Demon is one of the most compatible tyres.

 

Bajaj Pulsar RS200

Being the fastest pulsar manufactured by the company, the RS200 reaches a top speed of 140.8 kmph. It comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox and provides an aggressive riding stance, making itself suitable for adventurous riders. It comes with the BS-VI engine that generates a maximum power of 23.8 bhp @ 9,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 18.7 Nm at 8,000 rpm. For its 100/80 – 17 52 P front tyre, MRF Nylogrip Zapper FX1 is the best match. Pirelli Angel City is most suited for its 130/70 – 17 62 P rear tyre.

Suzuki Gixxer SF

The classic motorcycle received a major transformation in 2019. With a 155 cc engine, the bike provides a stylish look and delivers superior performance for its price range. Even though it is the smallest fully faired bike in the Suzuki Gixxer sports category, it still boasts of 127 kmph top speed. The bike comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and has a BS-VI compliant engine that generates a maximum power of 13.4 bhp @ 8,000 rpm and reaches a maximum torque of 13.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. The front tyre, sized 100/80-17M/C 52P suits perfectly to Michelin Scorcher 11 and the rear tyre, sized 140/60R17M/C 63P can wear Pirelli Angel City for high performance.

 

Yamaha YZF R3

The 321 cc motorbike is the preferred bike amongst a lot of Indian youngsters. It has a BS-IV engine with 6-speed gearbox and generates 40.8 bhp @ 10,750 rpm of maximum power with peak torque of 29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. The bike touches a top speed of 188 kmph, a good feat for its engine. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR is recommended for its front tyre, sized 110/70-17M/C 54H. For its rear tyre, sized 140/70-17M/C 66H, Michelin Pilot Sporty is the best choice.

 

TVS Apache RR 310

A top sports bike from TVS, the Apache RR 310 boasts of a 312 cc BS-VI engine with a 6-speed gearbox which reaches the top speed of 160 kmph. The bike generates a maximum power of 33 bhp @ 9,700 rpm and peak torque of 27.3 Nm @ 7,700 rpm. Pirelli Diablo Rosso II  is perfectly suited for its 110/70 R17 M/C 54H front tyre. Michelin Pilot Street is recommended for its 150/60 R17 M/C 66H rear tyre.

 

Kawasaki Ninja 400

The 400 cc powerful beast of a motorcycle by Kawasaki comes with a BS-IV double cylinder engine and a 6-speed gearbox. It has a maximum power of 47.5 bhp @ 10,000 rpm and reaches max. Torque of 38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm. With its configurations, the bike touches 190 kmph on smooth ground and still manages to provide a mileage of 25 kmpl. Its front tyre features 110/70R17 M/C 54H tyre size which is rightly complemented by the Apollo Alpha H1, and its rear tyre, sized 150/60R17 M/C 66H attains perfect stability with the Metzeler M5, a top tyre in this category.

 

Honda CBR 650R

Ranked in the high-end sports bike category, the Honda CBR 650R is a powerful 650cc engine motorbike with max. Power of 88.37 PS @ 11,500 rpm and peak torque of 60.1 Nm @ 8,000 rpm. The bike touches a ravishing 240 kmph of top speed on highways. Metzeler M7 is the most recommended tyre for its 120/70-ZR17 tyre size, and the rear tyre, sized 180/55-ZR17 is perfectly handled by the Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3, which provides complete stability at high-speed transmission.

 

Suzuki Hayabusa

The leading superbike in India is the Suzuki Hayabusa which comes with an astonishing 1,340 cc BS-IV four-cylinder engine and touches the top speed of 312 kmph. It generates a maximum power of 197 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and max. Torque of 155 Nm @ 7,200 rpm. To maintain stability for its front tyre, sized 120/70ZR17M/C , Pirelli Angel GT is the most recommended tyre. The Michelin Pilot Power 3 is perfectly suited for its rear tyre size of 190/50ZR17M/C.