2023 was a fantastic year for us enthusiasts | We saw lots of really exciting bikes in all genres

2023 was a fantastic year for us enthusiasts | We saw lots of really exciting bikes in all genres

24 Dec, 2023

Nishaad Joshi

So before the year ends, here’s a quick rundown of 15 of the most exciting bikes of 2023

TVS Apache RTR 310 | Futuristic looks, tons of features, and good hardware

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 & NS200 | Both were updated to keep them relevant

The NS160 might feel a bit dated, but the NS200 still feels exciting and rev-happy

KTM 390 & 250 Duke | Exciting updates at a killer price

The 390 Duke is much more practical AND more exciting now | Absolutely a win-win

Find it too much? The 250 Duke is perfect for you. Exciting yet friendly and very sweet

Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X | Triumph’s most affordable bikes on its new platform

Speed 400 | Affordable retro roadsters don’t get any better | Smooth, torquey, and very compact

Scrambler 400 X | The bigger, rough road-ready Speed 400 that’s better suited to munch miles

Triumph Street Triple R & RS | The best middleweight naked got a LOT better, at a fantastic price

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | Royal Enfield’s best go-anywhere bike, that too at a mouth-watering price

Updated Royal Enfield 650s | Sportier looks, and more practical than before with tubeless tyres

Yamaha R3 & MT-03 | The R3 made a comeback, while the MT-03 saw Indian shores for the first time

Yes, they’re VERY expensive, but are still wonderful bikes to ride

Hero Karizma XMR | The icon made a comeback in a thoroughly modern avatar, at a competitive price

Harley-Davidson X440 | Harley’s most affordable bike got a lovely price tag & a very sweet, torquey engine

Hero XPulse 200 4V Pro | Almost Rally Kit-level equipment, but nearly Rs 40,000 cheaper!
Streetfighters, supersports, ADVs and even retro roadsters, 2023 gave something for every type of enthusiast