The word “twin cylinder” reflects a bike with high speed, power and torque. In India, the options in this segment lack variety, with Kawasaki and Royal Enfield being the most significant players. As bike prices keep soaring, more manufacturers are prepared to introduce their range of affordable yet powerful twin-cylinder bikes.

This piece talks about the 10 best twin-cylinder bikes in India to help one settle for the ideal one based on their requirements and budget.

1. Benelli TRK 502X | Price: ₹ 5,37,000

TRK 502X is a middleweight adventure bike with similar styling cues to its predecessor that includes a tall windscreen, a semi-fairing design with knuckle guards and aluminium brackets. The newly added features are backlit switchgear, revised mirrors, an updated instrument cluster and adjustable handlebars.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 500 cc
• Mileage: 25 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 160 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 20 litres

2. CFMoto 650MT | Price: ₹ 5,29,000

650MT is a street bike that retains the design of its BS4 variant that includes a twin-pod full LED headlight, tall windscreen, upright ergonomics, alloy wheels with a five-spoke split design and fairing design. Further, it sports petal-type rotors at both ends with dual-channel ABS for braking duties and a digital instrument cluster.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 649 cc
• Mileage: 20 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 170 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 18 litres

3. Kawasaki Versys X-300 | Price: ₹ 4,80,000

The Versys X-300 is an upcoming twin-cylinder bike in India that focuses on off-roading. It features a tall windscreen, front single-pod headlight, wire-spoke wheels, a side slung exhaust and set-up saddle. Further, its hardware consists of telescopic forks at the front, a mono-shock at the rear and dual-channel ABS with single discs on both ends.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 296 cc
• Mileage: 29.86 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 132 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 17 litres

4. Benelli Leoncino 500 |Price: ₹ 4,62,500

The styling cues of this bike include a front fender with dual-tone colour, a round headlight, a tuck and roll designed single seat and a rear fender for number plate mounting. Further, it features an LCD instrument cluster, LED light, a switchable dual-channel ABS, telescopic front forks, and a rear mono-shock.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 500 cc
• Mileage: 25 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 175 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 12.7 litres

5. CFMoto 650NK | Price: ₹ 4,29,000

650NK from the house of CFMoto comes with telescopic front forks and a mounted rear mono-shock coupled with twin front discs and a single rear disc to perform suspension and braking tasks. Further, this bike sports a muscular fuel tank, complete LED lighting and a digital instrument cluster. 

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 649.3 cc
• Mileage: 21 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 180 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 17 litres

6. Benelli TNT 300 | Price: ₹ 3,20,000

Benelli TNT 300 is a naked street bike that comes with revised styling. The styling features include a revised headlight, step-up saddle, a coloured front fender, a side slung exhaust and a pillion grab rail with a split design. Further, suspension and braking tasks are handled by upside-down front forks and rear mono-shock and single petal disc at the front and petal-type rotor at the rear, respectively.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 300 cc
• Mileage: 25 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 154 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 16 litres

7. Kawasaki Ninja 300 | Price: ₹ 3,18,500

Ninja 300 is available in 3 colour variants, with two variants featuring honeycomb graphics on the body. Other features include a slipper and assist clutch, ABS twin-pod headlight, split seat design and a partially digital instrument cluster. Further, this bike is one of the most affordable Kawasaki motorbikes in India. 

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 296 cc
• Mileage: 26 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 182 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 17 litres

8. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 | Price: ₹ 3,02,000

Continental GT 650 comes with a powerful engine linked to a six-speed gearbox. This motorcycle follows a café racer design with an added modern feel to the suspension, chassis and brakes. Further, it comes with a twin gas-charged shock absorber and conventional suspension forks at the rear and front wheels, respectively.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air/oil-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 648 cc
• Mileage: 25 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 161 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 12.5 litres

9. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | Price: ₹ 2,85,200

Interceptor 650 is one of the most powerful twin-cylinder bikes in India under ₹ 3 lakhs; that is available in 7 colour variants and comes with retro looks, twin exhausts and a comfortable seat. Further, it features an analogue speedometer, digital pod for fuel level info, two trip and odometer, and full LED lights.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air/oil-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 648 cc
• Mileage: 23.5 kmpl
• Top Speed: 170 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 13.7 litres

10. Yamaha YZF R15S V3.0 | Price: ₹ 1,58,000

One of the cheapest twin-cylinder bikes in India, YZF R15 comes with a step-up seat and a single paint option. This bike features an LCD with multifunctional access to gear shift indicator, slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS and a side stand engine cut-off function.

Key Specifications

• Engine Type: Air-cooled
• Engine Displacement: 155 cc
• Mileage: 45 kmpl (approx.)
• Top Speed: 136 kmph (approx.)
• Fuel Capacity: 11 litres