As most reports compare bikes based on their prices and brand associations, here is one based on the power output of bikes falling in the 150cc-250cc segment. The list here shows how engine size is independent of the output as brands can select different tunes out of the motor to achieve their purpose. The list starts with KTM 250 Duke, coming out as the most powerful motorcycle of this segment with 30 HP of output.
The second position is claimed by Honda CBR250R with 26.5 HP while 200cc Duke follows next with 25 HP of output. The RC variant also comes with the same power output as the Duke. The 20 HP benchmark is crossed by the first eight products while the next seven are available with 14.8 HP and above output. The range of bikes starts from INR 81,550 for the top 15 list while the most expensive model here is
CBR250R with ABS at INR 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
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KTM 250 Duke[/caption]
Top 15 Most-Powerful 150cc-250cc Bikes
| Motorcycle Model |
Engine |
Power |
Torque |
| 1) KTM 250 Duke |
248.8cc |
30.0 HP |
24.0 NM |
| 2) Honda CBR250R |
249.0cc |
26.5 HP |
22.9 NM |
| 3) KTM 200 Duke |
199.5cc |
25.0 HP |
19.2 NM |
| 4) Bajaj Pulsar NS200 |
199.5cc |
23.5 HP |
18.3 NM |
| 5) Yamaha FZ25 |
249.0cc |
20.9 HP |
20.0 NM |
| 6) Bajaj Pulsar 220F |
220.0cc |
20.9 HP |
18.5 NM |
| 7) TVS Apache 200 4V |
197.7cc |
20.5 HP |
18.1 NM |
| 8) Hero Karizma ZMR |
223.0cc |
20.0 HP |
19.7 NM |
| 9) Yamaha R15 V3 |
155.1cc |
19.3 HP |
14.7 NM |
| 10) Hero Xtreme 200R |
199.6cc |
18.4 HP |
17.1 NM |
| 11) TVS Apache 160 4V |
159.7cc |
16.8 HP |
14.8 NM |
| 12) Hero Xtreme Sports |
149.2cc |
15.6 HP |
13.5 NM |
| 13) Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
160.3cc |
15.5 HP |
14.6 NM |
| 14) Honda CB Hornet |
162.7cc |
14.9 HP |
14.5 NM |
| 15) Suzuki Gixxer 155 |
154.9cc |
14.8 HP |
14.0 NM |
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2019 Yamaha R15 V3 ABS[/caption]
Ex-Showroom Delhi Price List
| Motorcycle Model |
Price |
| 1) KTM 250 Duke |
INR 1.81 Lakh |
| 2) Honda CBR250R ABS |
INR 1.95 Lakh |
| 3) KTM 200 Duke ABS |
INR 1.60 Lakh |
| 4) Bajaj Pulsar NS200 ABS |
INR 1.12 Lakh |
| 5) Yamaha FZ25 ABS |
INR 1.33 Lakh |
| 6) Bajaj Pulsar 220F ABS |
INR 1.05 Lakh |
| 7) TVS Apache 200 4V ABS |
INR 1.11 Lakh |
| 8) Hero Karizma ZMR |
INR 1.10 Lakh |
| 9) Yamaha R15 V3 ABS |
INR 1.39 Lakh |
| 10) Hero Xtreme 200R ABS |
INR 89,900 |
| 11) TVS Apache 160 4V ABS |
INR 98,600 |
| 12) Hero Xtreme Sports |
INR 82,300 |
| 13) Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
INR 85,700 |
| 14) Honda CB Hornet ABS |
INR 94,200 |
| 15) Suzuki Gixxer 155 ABS |
INR 88,400 |
