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Best Bikes for Long Rides That You Should Buy This Year

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Touring is the term for a leisure activity where motorcyclists take a touring-capable motorcycle on long trips. This activity has a strong fan base in Western nations. In recent years, Indian motorcyclists are slowly gravitating towards this activity as well. Taking note of this trend, Indian bike brands have started offering touring-capable motorcycles. This post, in the following sections, will shine a light on two of them.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an economically priced, indigenously made highway cruiser bike. The current iteration of the motorcycle is offered with an average ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 1, 72,556*. The bike is fuel efficient. Despite being powered by a 220 CC engine, the mileage of the bike stands at 40 KMPL. Furthermore, to keep fuel-filling breaks minimal, the bike is offered with a large 13-litre fuel tank. The Avenger Cruise 220 gets the basic highways cruiser setup. It has a low-slung saddle, front-swept footrests and rear-swept handlebar. Adding to these attributes is the bike’s sturdy windshield which can keep the rider protected from the elements. Touring means one would have to make room for luggage. 

The long wheelbase of the Cruise 220 offers ample space to sit comfortably and haul luggage as well! The engine is the revised version of the motor that is used to power the Pulsar 220 F. The motor is a 220 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, BS6 unit. The peak power and torque mappings are 18.4 bhp and 17.55 Nm respectively. The bike comes with classic spoke wheels. The front wheel has a disc brake paired with ABS. The rear wheel has a drum brake paired with Bajaj’s Anti-Skid System.

Bajaj Dominar 250

The Dominar 250 is undoubtedly one of the best bikes for long rides. The bike is designed for touring. It gets a massive 13-litre fuel tank and offers a real-world mileage of 32 KMPL! The bike has a menacing road presence thanks to its muscular styling. Bajaj equipped the motorcycle with all-LED lighting. The average ex-showroom price of the motorcycle is Rs. 2, 10,389*. The instrument cluster is fully digital. The exhaust manifold has twin-barrel exhaust tips. The mirror stalks and the mirrors entail premium design and quality. The front wheel is paired with an upside-down telescopic fork suspension. 

The rear wheel is paired with a mono-shock suspension. The bike is offered with dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS. all ride-related information is displayed in the primary instrument cluster. A secondary digital display is stuck on the fuel tank that displays other pertinent information. The bike is also offered bungee straps under the rear seat that can be used to strap down luggage. 

The engine on the bike is a 250 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve unit. It is a KTM-derived engine and is equipped with Bajaj’s twin-spark technology. The peak power and torque mappings of the engine are 26.6bhp and 23.5Nm respectively. The bike is offered with a six-speed gearbox that is paired with a slipper clutch.

To learn more about the above-mentioned motorcycles, it would be best to take a test ride.

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Best Bikes for Long Rides(Drive) in India

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The Indian motorcycle industry is ever-expanding. Hence, it is no news that OEMs operating in India will offer bikes that are ideal for long trips.

The following is a list of a few motorcycles that are ideal for long rides. Read on to know more – 

The Avenger Cruise 220 from Bajaj

Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise is the top trim in the Avenger range. It has the looks of a miniaturised classic American cruiser bike. It is nimble, comfortable and fuel-efficient. It is available at an average ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 64,474*.

Trim options are limited to one but the colours available are two. The single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, BS6-compliant engine has 220 CC displacement. It is capable of belting out 18.4 bhp power and 17.55 Nm torque.

The bike has a large windshield at the front, low saddle-like seat and a cushioned backrest for the pillion rider. It has cruiser-style handlebars, front positioned footpegs and a raked-out front wheel. It comes with front disc brakes and single-channel ABS. The rear wheel however has drum brakes. It has a fuel tank with 13 litres capacity.

The 390 Adventure from KTM

KTM’s 390 Adventure has an average MSRP (ex-showroom) of Rs. 3, 87,828*. The bike comes in a single trim but has two colours on offer. The engine is a 373 CC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected unit. It is compliant with the BS6 emission norms. It is quite capable as it can produce 42.3 bhp of peak power.

Peak torque output stands at 37 Nm. It has front and rear disc brakes. ABS is a standard OEM fitment. It has a 14.5-litre fuel tank and a dry weight of just 163 KGs. It is often considered one of the best bikes for long rides currently available in India.

The 400 CC variant of Bajaj’s Dominar

The Dominar range is available in two engine choices – a 400 CC variant and a 250 CC variant. The former is better than the latter in terms of endurance which is a must for long bike trips. The bike is available at an average ex-showroom price of Rs. 2, 42,295*. 

Bajaj offers the bike in a single trim but kept 2 colour options. The motor has a displacement of 373.27 CC. It is compliant with BS6 norms. The peak power and torque outputs of the bike are 39.42 bhp and 35 Nm respectively. It has front and rear disc brakes. ABS is OEM standard fitment.

The dry weight of the motorcycle is 187 KGS. It has a massive fuel tank with 13 litres capacity.

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Best Bikes for Long Rides in India -2022

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Imagine a bright warm day, your bike, and a long drive? This sounds like heaven to all bike lovers. So, which are the best bikes for long drive in India?

Well, there are plenty. But in case you are looking for reliable bikes that are reasonably priced, then looks for the following – 

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

  • The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an affordable, cruiser-style bike that resembles scaled-down American choppers. It is available at an ex-showroom price of INR. 1,64,474*. The bike comes with a single variant but offers two color options.
  • It has a powerful, BS-6 tuned 220 CC engine. The power and torque figures of the engine stand at 18.4 bhp and 17.55 Nm, respectively.
  • Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 has front disc brakes with single-channel ABS. The rear wheel is equipped with a drum brake setup.
  • The bike’s dry weight is 163 kg and is equipped with a 13-liter fuel tank.

Bajaj Dominar 400

  • The 400 CC variant of the Dominar is undoubtedly one of the best long ride bikes in India.
  • It has the looks and ergonomics of a street bike; hence the riding posture is comfortable.
  • The price is also in the affordable range, considering it is a 400 CC bike. Bajaj kept the pricing at INR. 2,58,968*, ex-showroom.
  • The bike is available in two variants and two colors.
  • The bike is powered by a 373.27 CC motor. It is BS6 compliant and has a power and torque output of 39.42 bhp and 35 Nm, respectively.
  • The bike is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. ABS is OEM standard equipment.
  • The bike has a dry curb weight of 187 kg and comes fitted with a 13-liter fuel tank. It has premium features and is well-known for its fantastic highway performance!

You can look for these two best bikes for long drive in India.

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Best Bikes For Long Rides 2021 – Browse The Complete List

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Purchasing a bike for someone who loves travelling is a dream come true. Therefore, we bring you the top adventurous bikes of 2021 with their specifications. 

Best Bikes for Long Rides 2021 – 

Bajaj Dominar 400

Price- Rs. 262,144

Bajaj Dominar 400 offers a 373.27CC engine. It is one of the best bikes for long rides with LED headlamps, tail-lamps and turns indicators, digital instrument cluster and much more. It has a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine and a dual-channel ABS.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

Price- Rs. 161,506

The bike has a low seat height, tall windshield, forward-set footpegs and wide handlebars, making it an ideal two-wheeler for long journeys. Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 also has an air/oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine giving you a displacement of 220cc with a single-channel ABS. 

KTM 390 Duke

Price- Rs 3,54,586

The KTM 390 Duke is a stellar sports motorcycle with a delicate balance between handling, performance and features. The bike has LED headlamps, a digital TFT display for the instrument console, and upright handlebars. 

The engine of the bike is liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 373.2cc and comes with a dual-channel ABS. 

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Conclusion

The bikes designed for long rides usually consist of powerful engines and a safer brake system to give you the thrill and safety. 

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