This might just be the most interesting time to be a motorcyclist in India. The 350–450cc category, once stuck in a time loop, is now flush with options. You’ve got the usual old-school suspects like the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa 350, but they’re now jostling for space with street-savvy machines like the Triumph Speed 400 and the Apache RTR 310. Throw in ADVs, cafe-inspired modern classics, and even a few faired Italian imports, and you've got a segment that’s grown up, bulked up, and moved on.
16 Motorcycles Redefining India’s Mid-Displacement Scene; KTM 390 Duke, Honda H'ness 350 And More
KTM 390 Duke
Price: ₹2.95 lakh
Still rowdy, still orange. The latest-gen 390 Duke comes with more power and sharper lines but stays true to its bratty streetfighter DNA. Loves corners, hates traffic, doesn’t care about comfort.
KTM 390 Adventure
Price: ₹3.68 lakh
A soft-roader that does just enough to pass off as an ADV. Good for weekend rides, bad roads and the occasional trail. Not as hardcore as it looks, but it makes the idea of escape feel more doable.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 & Goan Classic 350
Price: ₹2.33 lakh & ₹2.38 lakh
They’re not fast and they don’t want to be. The new Classic 350 is smoother, slightly better built and still built to cruise in the middle lane. The Goan edition is a beach-town remix of the same idea.
Jawa 350
Price: ₹2.29 lakh
Similar retro cues, different execution. Lighter, tighter and less relaxed than the Classic. Picks nostalgia over refinement. Less thump, more buzz.
Honda H'ness CB350
Price: ₹2.16 lakh
A polished cruiser with Bluetooth and that classic Honda calm. Quietly competent, doesn’t crave attention. Not for thrill-seekers, but ticks all the basic boxes for weekenders and city riders.
TVS Apache RTR 310
Price: ₹2.72 lakh
The edgiest bike on this list. Angular design, adjustable suspension, all the electronics you’ll probably never use. Built to chase reels, likes being seen more than being ridden hard.
Aprilia RS 457
Price: ₹4.23 lakh
Faired, fast and serious about it. Twin-cylinder motor, good balance, and actual Italian badge value. For folks who like tucking in and hitting redlines.
Aprilia Tuono 457
Price: ₹3.95 lakh
Same heart as the RS, but stripped down and angrier. Upright ergonomics and streetfighter energy. Not as raw as a Duke, but speaks with a European accent.
Triumph Speed 400
Price: ₹2.42 lakh
The Bajaj-Triumph collab that finally got the formula right. Honest power, classic lines and a ride that feels sorted. Made for weekday commutes and Sunday flexes.
Triumph Scrambler 400X
Price: ₹2.66 lakh
Same engine, but jacked up and ready for rougher roads. Higher bars, blocky tyres, and a whiff of ADV without committing to it. Think of it as the Speed 400’s gym-going cousin.
Bajaj Dominar 400
Price: ₹2.33 lakh
Tourer-friendly, street-heavy and still great value. Big bike feel, mellow performance. Built for highways, not hairpins.
Harley-Davidson X440
Price: ₹2.80 lakh
Hero-built Harley that plays it safe. No chrome, no V-twin drama. Just a grunty engine and cruiser posture. Enough to feel different without making it complicated.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Price: ₹2.98 lakh
A full reset from the older Himalayan. New chassis, new engine, new screen. Finally feels like a motorcycle built for trails, not just photo ops in Spiti.
Hero Mavrick 440
Price: ₹2.25 lakh
Hero’s first real shot at this segment. Uses the same motor as the X440, but packages it for daily riding. The styling’s clean. The bike plays it straight.
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Price: ₹2.97 lakh
A minimalist’s take on the urban scrambler. Light, nimble and designed to turn heads at traffic signals. Not a long-distance type, more of a 5km flex.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR
Price: ₹9.42 lakh
Inline-four, track-tuned and built for speed junkies. Expensive, impractical and doesn’t care. If you know, you know.
