Here come two new bikes from Keeway

Keeway India has launched the K300 N naked bike and the K300 R sportbike in India. The K300 N is pri

Keeway India has launched the K300 N naked bike and the K300 R sportbike in India. The K300 N is priced between ₹2.65 lakh and ₹2.85 lakh, while the K300 R is priced between ₹2.99 lakh and ₹3.20 lakh. Both bikes are based on the same platform and share nearly all their underpinnings.

Powering the K300 N and the K300 R is a 292.4cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine making 27.5hp at 8,750rpm and 25 Nm of torque at 7,000rpm, and nestling these engines is a trellis frame. Both bikes feature a 6-speed gearbox mated to a slipper clutch. 

As far as the chassis is concerned, both bikes have a steel trellis frame, suspended by a 37mm fork and a monoshock. 

Braking duties are handled by a 4-piston caliper biting down on a 292mm disc at the front and a single-piston caliper biting down on a 220mm disc at the rear, with ABS as standard. Tyre sizes are similar to what is found in this segment with cast alloy rims shod with a 110/70-17 tyre up front and a 140/60-17 tyre at the rear. 

The K300 N has a relatively higher seat height of 795mm compared to the 780mm on the K300 R, although neither of these bikes are particularly tall. The K300 N tips the scales at a svelte 151kg compared to the relatively heavier fully-faired K300 R, which comes in at 165kg.

Fuel capacity stands at 12.5 litres on the K300 N and 12 litres for the K300 R, which is in the same ballpark as its chief rivals. While the 150mm of ground clearance on the K300 N should be adequate, the K300 R has a rather worrying 135mm, making it one of the lowest in the segment.

The K300 N has a typical sporty naked bike styling with angular panels and an aggressive stance, while the K300 R has typical sportbike styling with a fully-faired design and clip-on handlebars. Both bikes feature a neat underslung exhaust, all-LED lighting and a digital display. The K300 N and the K300 R can both be had in a choice of three colours — white, red and black. The K300 N has a matte finish to it, while the K300 R has a glossy finish.