The Best Modern Classic Roadsters Under Rs. 3 Lakh: For The Neo-Retro Lovers

Modern Classic Roadsters are always a treat to look at and these bikes resemble the old days of riding. Carrying a load of legacy and tradition, these motorcycles are designed to deliver in terms of looks and performance. Here is a list of the top roadster motorcycles that can be availed under Rs. 3 Lakh (Ex-Showroom).

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

The Royal Enfield comes with a starting price of Rs. 1.49 Lakh (Ex-Showroom) and is the most affordable bike on this list. The Hunter is available in 3 trims: Retro Factory, Metro Dapper, and Metro Rebel.

The Hunter 350 has a 349.3cc single-cylinder engine that produces 20.2bhp and 27Nm of torque for all trims. Power is sent through a 5-speed gearbox. For features, the RE Hunter 350 gets a single stretched seat, teardrop shaped fuel tank, round headlights, and others.

Yezdi Roadster

Yezdi was one of the most popular brands in India before they stopped manufacturing motorcycles due to the new pollution norms. However, Yezdi made a strong comeback to the motorcycle market with three new models. Here, we will be talking about the Yezdi Roadster. The Roadster's price starts at Rs. 2.03 Lakh (Ex-Showroom).

The Roadster is powered by a 334cc single-cylinder engine with 29.23bhp and 28.95Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. For features, the bike comes with full-LED lights, a single-pod instrument cluster with an LCD screen, a round headlight and a small fuel-tank along with others.

Harley Davidson X440

Harley Davidson recently collaborated with Bajaj to launch the X440. The X440 is the smallest displacement motorcycle from Harleys lineup and comes priced at Rs. 2.29 Lakh (Ex-Showroom).

The Harley-Davidson X440 is powered by a 440cc single-cylinder engine that produces 27bhp and 38Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. In terms of design, the X440 has a single-pod instrument cluster, flat handlebar, side-slung exhaust, retro styled indicators, and more.

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph recently, in collaboration with Bajaj, launched the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. The Speed 400 is a roadster-styled motorcycle that is designed to impress, not only in terms of looks, but performance, too. The Speed 400 is priced at Rs. 2.33 Lakh (Ex-Showroom).

The Triumph Speed 400 comes powered with a 398.1cc single-cylinder engine that produces 39.5bhp and 37.5Nm of torque. The engine comes paired to a 6-speed gearbox. For design, the Speed 400 comes with a round headlight, curvy fuel tank, step up seat, a side-slung exhaust and others.

Honda CB300R

Finally, the last bike to close this list is the Honda CB300R. The CB300R comes with a starting price of Rs. 2.77 Lakh (Ex-Showroom) and is the most expensive bike on this list. This is one of Honda's premium lower-displacement motorcycles.

The Honda CB300R comes with a 286cc single-cylinder engine that produces 30.7bhp and 27.5Nm of torque. The engine comes linked to a 6-speed transmission. For design, we see a modern-retro cafe-racer and LED lighting. It has a round headlamp, upright seating and handlebars, and others.

Thoughts On Modern-Retro Roadster Motorcycles

These roadsters have a very unique design that will easily please the rider and others around them. In terms of performance, each bike runs differently, suiting the riding styles they were built for. For the performance-focused enthusiasts, the Triumph Speed 400 would be the best option in the list.