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Top 5 powerful bikes of 2015

By Team BikeDekho
Last updated on: December 31, 2015 15:53 IST
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The year saw not just the launch of premium commuters but also brought out some of the most powerful machines Indians have ever seen on their roads. Here’s a sneak-peek into what these monsters are all about. 

The year saw not just the launch of premium commuters but also brought out some of the most powerful machines Indians have ever seen on their roads. Here’s a sneak-peek into what these monsters are all about.

5. MV Agusta F4: 195bhp

 MV Agusta F4

Photograph: Courtesy, MV Agusta

Known for producing one of the most beautiful looking supersport motorcycles, MV Agusta finally landed on Indian soil with the launch of F4. The bike has been priced at Rs 25.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

Launched in October 2015 with a price tag of Rs 25.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune), MV Agusta F4 is one of the most beautiful supersport motorcycles on the planet.

Powering the motorcycle is a 998cc, 4-stroke, 16-valve, inline four-cylinder engine that comes with the ELDOR electronics package, comprising of Ride-By-Wire and four engine maps. The engine is tuned to produce up to 195bhp and 110Nm.

4. Yamaha YZF-R1M: 197bhp

Yamaha YZF-R1M

Photograph: Courtesy, Yamaha Motor India

Yamaha launched its new flagship motorcycle YZF-R1M in India at Rs 29.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) in April 2015. Based on MotoGP technology, the Yamaha R1M offers ultimate riding experience.

The bike is loaded with 998cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined 4 cylinder engine, which pumps out 197bhp of power at 13,500rpm along with the peak torque of 112.4Nm at 11,500rpm.

This power packed machine is built on aluminium Deltabox frame and brings best riding experiences.

3. Suzuki Hayabusa Z Limited Edition: 197bhp

Suzuki Hayabusa Z Limited Edition

Photograph: Courtesy, Suzuki

February this year, Suzuki introduced the limited edition of its Legendary Superbike, Hayabusa. Priced at Rs 16.2 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the bike features a trapezoidal design that allows large volume of packing and in return delivers a top class performance.

This legendary Suzuki machine gets its power by 1,340cc, 4-stroke, four cylinder engine that churns out 197bhp and 155Nm. Its power plant helps it to attain top speed of 299kmph.

Due to its fierce power and performance it is ranked amongst the most powerful motorcycles ever built.

2. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: 207bhp

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

Photograph: Courtesy, Kawasaki

Also known as ZZR1400 in Europe, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R has earned the second spot in the list.

Japanese two-wheeler giant, Kawasaki introduced the white colour in March 2015. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is powered by 1,411cc, liquid-cooled, inline four cylinder engine that generates around 207bhp along with the peak torque of 158.2Nm.

1. Kawasaki Ninja H2: 207bhp

Kawasaki Ninja H2

Photograph: Courtesy, Kawasaki

Kawasaki launched its only supercharged motorcycle, Ninja H2 in April this year at Rs 29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Developed with crossover technologies from the Kawasaki Group, the bike houses 998cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke inline, four-cylinder engine that pumps out 197.4bhp of power that can be extended further to 207bhp with RAM air.

Due to its raw power and fierce performance, the bike has been placed at first position.

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