Benelli TNT 150i:

A recent addition to Benelli’s stable, the TNT 150i is power by a 150 cc air/oil cooled 4 valve fuel injected single producing 13.14 max hp at 8500 rpm and a max torque of 12 Nm at 7000 rpm mated to a 5 speed gearbox. The bike weighs in at around 134 kg and it’s fuel tank capacity is 13.5 liters.

The TNT 150i has a busy design with various lines and cuts all over the body. It features an arch bar frame construction that is finished in a red color along with an upside down telescopic forks front and a monoshock at the rear.

The bike also gets disc brakes front and rear. It also has an all digital instrument console that provides real time information. The halogen headlamp is accompanied by a pair of LED DRLs as well as a LED taillamp.

Yamaha FZ S:

The Yamaha FZ S has the one of the smallest engine making the least amount of power in the category. It is powered by a 149 cc air cooled, fuel injected single producing 12.4 PS max power at 7250 rpm and 13.3 Nm of max torque at 5,500 rpm paired to a 5 speed gearbox. The kerb weight if the bike remains at 135 kg and a tank capacity of 13 liters. The bike gets disc brakes at both wheels with a single channel ABS at the front.

The FZ S has got a telescopic front suspension and a 7-step adjustable monocross suspension at the rear that’s connected to a diamond type frame. It also gets a negative LCD instrument cluster that now supports Yamaha motorcycle X-connect. The headlamp is all LED while the brake light gets a 21/5 W halogen bulb. A lower engine fairing reduces dirt splatter on the engine and adds to the sportiness of the bike.

Honda CB Hornet 160R:

The CB Hornet 160 R is powered by a 162.7 cc air cooled single producing 15 PS of power at  8500 rpm and 14.5 Nm max torque at 6500 rpm which is mated to a 5 speed gear box. The bike weighs in at mere 138 kg and a tank capacity of 12 liters.

The diamond type frame is paired with telescopic front suspension and a monoshock at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 276 mm disc at the front and 220 mm disc at the rear on the top variant. The Hornet looks quite muscular with a big tank and a sporty, stubby exhaust. The all LED headlamps and well as the taillamp also look smashing. The all digital dash is quite basic but lays out all the necessary information. The bike however, still lacks an engine kill switch.

Hero Xtreme 160R:

The Hero Xtreme 160R is powered by an air cooled, fuel injected single that provides 15 BHP of peak power at 8500 rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Hero claim a  0-60 Kmph time of only 4.7 seconds. Adorned with a droid inspired full LED headlamp, an H shaped LED tail lamp and an all LED side indicators, the bike looks futuristic. The kerb weight of the bike is 138.5 kg. The Xtreme 160R gets a disc brake front and rear like the rest of the competition as well and a 12 liter fuel tank. T

he tubular diamond frame is suspended on a 37 mm telescopic front suspension and a 7-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. The easy to read inverted LCD instrument cluster also sports a gear position indicator.

The FI System allows for an auto sail system for easy traffic maneuvering. A USB charger under the handlebar clamp is quite handy as well. A stubby tail section along with a compact exhaust complete the street fighter look.

Suzuki Gixxer:

The Suzuki Gixxer looks quite stylish with a muscular tank and big tank shroud that extend all the way forward. Driving the bike is a 155 cc fuel injected air cooled single with SEP technology, producing 13.6 PS of peak power at 8000 rpm and 13.8 Nm peak torque at 6000 rpm. The engine is mated to a slick 5 speed gearbox.

The kerb weight is the Gixxer is 141 kg and it’s fuel tank capacity is 12 liters. Similar to most bikes in the category, the Gixxer gets disc brakes front and rear with a single channel ABS at the front. Suspension duties are handled by 41 mm diameter front forks and a monoshock at the rear.

The Gixxer also gets an all digital instrument cluster. The all LED headlamp are accompanied by full LED taillamp that look well designed. The Gixxer is available in three colors. The twin port stubby exhaust gets a chrome heat shield and looks quite neat.

Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 ABS:

On first look, you can easily mistake the NS 160 for it’s bigger brother, the NS 200 because the two bikes share the chassis and the body design. The only difference is the skinnier rear tyre and the thinner front forks. The NS features a 160 cc oil cooled 4 valve twin spark single engine producing 15.5 PS peak power @ 8500 rpm and 14.6 Nm peak torque @ 6500 mated to a 5 speed gear box.

The kerb weigh of the bike is 151 kg and has a tank capacity of 12 liters. The steel perimeter frame handles sweetly and offers good stability through corners. The bike now gets a twin disc setup with a single channel ABS improving its braking performance.

The bike looks really good with its naked styling along with a beefy tank an underbelly exhaust and the engine cowl. The sharp lines and an edgy rear end with LED taillamp look sporty. It’s the only bike to get a semi digital dash in the category. The BS6 version is still lacking a fuel injection system though.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V:

The TVS Apache 160 4V also shares a lot of its components with its bigger brother the Apache 200 4V in a sense that they have the same chassis and body work. The Apache RTR 160 is powered by a 159.7 cc, fuel injected, 4 valve, oil cooled single putting out a class leading 17.6 PS peak power at 9250 rpm and 14.73 Nm of peak torque at 7250 rpm that is paired to a 5 speed gearbox. The bike weighs in at a kerb weight of just 147 kg and has 12 liters of fuel tank capacity.

The 160 4V with its double cradle frame handles with  real confidence. This is further helped by the Showa front forks and rear suspension. Disc brakes on both the front and rear is accompanied by a single channel ABS as well. The bike also gets riding modes as a segment first.

New all LED headlamps and graphics on the panels give the bike a striking look. The bike also has what’s called a Glide through technology for smooth and controlled ride on heavy traffic. The sporty double barrel exhaust on the 160 4V also has the best sound in the category.

Yamaha MT15 BS6:

The Yamaha MT15 BS6 is a naked version of the R15 V3 albeit, with some minor differences. The MT15’s design is inspired by the bigger MT09. The LED DRLs, bifunctional LED headlamp and LED taillamp look quite different and appealing. In terms of its design, the short tail, narrow seat, muscular tank with mini fairing sets the bike apart. The bike had a kerb weight of 138 kg and a tank capacity of 10 liters.

A 155 cc liquid cooled, 4 valve fuel injected single cylinder engine on the MT15 produces 18.5 PS max power at 10000 rpm and 13.9 Nm max torque at 8500 rpm paired to a 6 speed gearbox. It also has VVA technology which uses different cam profiles at lower rpm for better torque delivery and upper rpm for a punchier top end.

The bike also gets an assist/slipper clutch. The chassis is a delta box frame derived from the R15 along with telescopic front forks and a linked type monocross suspension at the rear. Disc brakes at the front(282 mm) and rear (220 mm) is offered along with a single channel ABS only.