The year is about to end and we couldn't be better positioned to bring you a wrap up of the highlights of the year from all quarters. It was a memorable year for motor-bikes with owing to the ever-increasing middle-class population and better spending capacity of the country's youth. Among a truckload of information that search engine Yahoo made public this week as a part of its 2015 Year in Review for India, it also listed the top 10 bikes that Indians searched, read, or discussed the most online this year. Here is a look at them, in ascending order.
10. Yamaha Saluto
While the industry expected Yamaha to come up with a proper entry-level sportsbike to catch up with the competition this year, the Japanese manufacturer chose to slip in a 125cc entry-level commuter. However, it seemed to have caught the fancy of many a petrolhead who have looked the Yamaha, priced at Rs 52,000, up heavily since its launch earlier this year.
9. Ducati Scrambler
One of the most able motorcycles in the Ducati line-up, the Scrambler, is undoubtedly the most unique motorcycle in the Indian market. Housing the 803cc L-twin engine, the low-riding cornering specialist is a mean machine for the Indian roads. Valued at Rs 6.62 lakh, the Ducati is soon becoming the apple of everyone's eye in the country.
8. Suzuki Gixxer SF
A clear winner in its segment, this game changer for Suzuki in India is also one of our favourite bikes at Zigwheels. For its excellent performance and riding comfort, the Gixxer has also been among the frontrunners and winners at several auto awards. In fact, we believe that it would have done with an even better position on this list too.
7. Bajaj CT100
One of the best-selling bikes in the last month or so, Bajaj's entry-level commuter bike could be one of its highlights of 2015. The vehicle has been made available in two variants - spoke and alloy - priced at 35,034 and 38,034, and has emerged as one of the most affordable bikes in the country.
6. Yamaha YZF-R3
The sporty Yamaha R3 is the recent winner of the Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2016 (IMOTY) award. The bike was launched in August 2015 for a price of around Rs 3.25 lakhs and has been a fascinating machine for all thrill-seekers. Driven by a 320cc engine, the bike has given a tough fight to the KTM RC390 and Kawasaki Ninja 300 in its segment since the launch.
5. Mahindra Mojo
The Mahindra Mojo has to be among the most highly anticipated launches of 2015 and it was a rather long wait for many motorcyclists since its first rumours in 2010. Powered by a 290cc engine, the Mojo has created substantial buzz for Mahindra, which has reflected in its sales for November that shot over 19,000 units.
4. Bajaj Avenger Street/Cruise 220
India's most popular cruiser got its long-due facelift this year in the form of the Avenger Street 220 and the Cruise 220. Bajaj has done a world of good to this segment and is set to reap the rewards of this impending update.
3. Bajaj Pulsar AS 200
Bajaj Auto launched the new Pulsar AS200 earlier this year with a promising appeal around it. Keeping in mind the segment and the competition, Bajaj has got the pricing just right. At Rs 91,550 the AS200 is a good value for money proposition especially with the kind of features it has on offer.
2. Honda Livo
The Honda Livo is the first all-new motorcycle from the stables of the Japanese two-wheeler giant and will be replacement for the Honda CB Twister. The 110cc commuter has done well for Honda and is expected to carry on its success in 2016 too.
1. Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Fastest Pulsar or not, the new Pulsar RS200 is a well sorted, well thought-out motorcycle. It is also fast, no doubt. But, its true highlight is it's easy to ride nature. Number one in many categories, the new RS 200 rules this list too and has been crowned the most searched bike in India for 2015
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