Whether you call it a superbike or power bike, the aura of the mileage-oriented superbikes just cannot be missed in any way. The small capacity of the sportbikes namesake is that the multi-cylinder, 600cc and above motorcycles are the real deal. There is typically a vast range of motorcycles that have 750+ cc engines that have multiple cylinders, with a large number of middleweight motorcycles accessible in India.
Superbike isn’t one single class of motorcycles, and all the motorcycles are of a diverse range and are made of different market segments.
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- Supersport: Kawasaki ZX6R, Triumph Daytona 675.
- Hyperbike: Kawasaki ZX14R, Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki H2.
- Streetfighter: Kawasaki Z650/Z900/Z1000, Ducati Monster, Yamaha MT09
- Superbike: Ducati 959/1299 Panigale, BMW S1000RR, Yamaha R1, Honda CBR1000RR.
- Sports Tourer: Suzuki GSX-1000SF, Kawasaki Ninja 650/1000.
- Adventure Tourer: Honda Africa Twin, BMW R1250GS, Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger, etc.
- Heavyweight Sports tourer: Honda Goldwing, BMW K1600GT, Triumph Rocket III.
List of the top Super Bikes in 2022
16 top superbikes are currently on sale from the top brands and manufacturers. It starts from Rs. 12,07,000. The most popular brands are Kawasaki, Suzuki and BMW. To know more about superbikes, you need to keep focused on the superbikes list mentioned below.
| Model | On-road price |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | Rs. 79.76 – 88.48 lakhs |
| Suzuki Hayabusa | Rs. 18.27 lakh |
| Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 10R | Rs. 17.13 – 24.36 Lakh |
| BMW F 900 R | Rs. 12.07 – 12.24 Lakh |
| BMW S 1000 RR | Rs. 22.72 – 27.41 lakh |
1: Kawasaki Ninja H2
Kawasaki Hypersport range of motorcycles is sold in India, which has received the best superbike category. For starters, the base specifications of Ninja H2 gets a price bump of Rs. 1.69 lakh in the year 2019. Later the price increased to Rs. 34.99 lakh compared to the previous price of Rs.33 lakhs. The bike is expected to launch in India in March 2022. Currently, it is available similar to Ninja H2, which are Kawasaki Ninja H2R, Kawasaki Z H2 and BMW M 1000RR.
The bike is a flagship supersport motorcycle yet to receive the BS6 upgrade as we do not expect to see any more significant changes to the power and torque output numbers. This model of 2019 hasn’t gone through any significant changes. It has a 999cc, four-cylinder inline, supercharged engine that delivers 228 bhp of the maximum power. With the ram air, it can produce up to 239 bhp.
The massive power output is complemented by the muscular design of the motorcycle. The model of the upcoming Ninja H2 should get self-healing paint. The features are claimed to heal minor scratches and scuffs in a short time frame in the warm ambient temperature. The model has refrained from the cycle parts like the Brembo Stylema callipers with the adjustable suspension from the old motorcycle. The model receives an upgrade to the instrument console in a Bluetooth enabled display, and the same is expected to hit the new model as well. The colour TFT display pairs to a smartphone via the ideology app, and it offers vehicle data like fuel level, riding log, battery condition and updates about the service interval.
2: Suzuki Hayabusa
The Suzuki Hayabusa is a superbike starting from a price range of Rs. 16,44,319 in India. The availability of the bike is in three colours and one variant. The bike is powered with a 1340 cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 187.3 bhp and 150 Nm torque. The Suzuki Hayabusa comes with an anti-locking braking system with both the front and rear disc. It weighs 266kgs and has a fuel tank capacity of 20 litres. The bike receives a massive upgrade for 2021 compared with the earlier generations. The bike has cleverly retained the design silhouette of the previous generation, where the Suzuki Hayabusa is offering a new generation model with more aggression in its appeal. It gets full LED lighting for the headlamp, turn signals, and tail lamp, giving it a much fresher appeal.
The handling of the Busa has been tweaked with a revised frame that not only has reduced the weight but boasts around 50:50 weight distribution. The underneath frame uses a slightly retuned version of the tried and tested 1340 cc inline-four motors. With the new tune, the bike’s engine can produce 188bhp at 9700 rpm compared to the earlier 194 bhp. The torque has dropped to 150 Nm from 155 Nm that comes with a 7000 rpm. The bike is highly beneficial from a quick two-way shifter that fits the standard.
Suzuki is well-equipped with the Hayabusa with an exhaustive list of electronic aids that includes riding modes including six-axis IMU, ride by wire, anti-lift control, ABS, active speed limiter, traction control system, engine brake controls and more. The bike has low RPM assist, cruise control, and hill and slope control. The new Suzuki Hayabusa is fitted with a TFT screen between the analogue tachometer and speedometer. There are many more features that will be explored with this bike.
The new Hayabusa bike carries forward the most updated design elements from the outgoing model. It looks more modern and sharp. The bike engine is powerful and produces incredible power and torque, and still, it is known for its most friendly power delivery. The bike continues to be extremely comfortable on long rides. This new Hayabusa is sold through very limited showrooms, and being a big bike, it is considered expensive.
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3: Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 10R
The collection of superbikes by Kawasaki is outstanding. It starts from a price range of Rs. 15,37,000 in India. It is accessible in 1 variant and two diverse colours. A 998 cc BS6 engine powers the bike. It develops the power of 200.21 bhp and 114.9Nm torque. With both the front and rear disc, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 10R comes up with an anti-locking system. The bike weighs around 207 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 10R gets the most stylish updates in new colour options. The litre-class supersport model from the Japanese Manufacturer is now available in two new exciting and vibrant colours, and it includes Lime green and metallic Diablo Black. The bike’s design and feature list remain the same as that of the previous version motorcycle by Kawasaki, and it draws styling cues from the company’s supercharged model. The Ninja H2 has an aggressive and radical design that is greatly complimented by the improved aerodynamics, which has been achieved by incorporating the large central air intake and winglets. Kawasaki claims that the setup delivers 17 per cent of the enhanced downforce.
The bike is well featured and consists of an LED taillight, full-colour TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity and LED headlight. The electronic rider aids in including the cruise control five-stage of traction control, launch control, engine brakes control, cornering ABS, and three riding modes with four customizable modes. The bike has a 998 cc inline four-cylinder engine, a liquid-cooled engine that churns out 200 bhp of power and torques of 114 Nm when it comes to machine specifications. The RAM air setup boosts maximum power output to 210 bhp. The anchoring setup includes Brembo sourced hardware, while the Showa suspension chiefly handles the shock absorption tasks.
The bike Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 10R is currently the most affordable litre-class supersport bike accessible in the market. It offers a potent and refined engine along with suitable braking hardware. It is track-focused, with ZX-10X isn’t a city-friendly motorcycle with high profile maintenance.
4: BMW F 900 R
The most updated BMW F 900 R is available at a starting price of Rs.10,77,853 in India. It is accessible in only one variant and three colours. The bike is well powered by an 895 cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 103.25 bhp and torque of 92 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, BMW F 900 R comes up with an anti-locking braking system. This F900R bike weighs 211 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13 litres. The superbike is a middleweight naked street bike that helps replace the F800R in the German bike makers portfolio. The motorcycle is mainly an updated product in styling, displacement, performance and electronics hardware.
Like every other aspect, the BMW F 900 R is highly different from the F800R on the cosmetic front by leaps and bounds. It sports a low slung compact LED headlamp crowned by a tiny visor. Geometric extensions join the chiselled fuel tank, doubled up as radiator cowl, sitting on the stubby tail section in a single piece. It has a flat handlebar slightly rear-set footpegs. It is focused on providing comfortable yet marginally most aggressive ergonomics.
The street superbike is well propelled by an 895 cc parallel-twin motor, which helps produce around 99 bhp at 8500 rpm and 90.8 Nm at 6500 pm. The bike’s power has two modes: the rain and road, while one has the optional dynamics pro mode set at an additional cost. It is well standardized with features like ASC (Automatic stability control) preventing excessive wheelspin due to its hard acceleration in tricky situations. The riders have found it outstanding while riding effortlessly in this superbike. Coming to the hardware, the F900R rides on 17-inch cast aluminium alloy wheels, which are suspended by upside-down forks up front and a fully adjustable monoshock at the rear. The dual disc well handles the braking with four-piston floating callipers at the front and a single disc with single-piston floating callipers at the rear. It helps incorporate a 13 litres fuel tank while the overall kerb weight of the bike stands at 211 kgs.
There are three impressive colour options: Hockenheim silver metallic, racing red, san Marino blue metallic, and black storm metallic. The body of the bike is well styled and competes with other powerful superbikes on the street.
5: BMW S 1000 RR
The BMW S 1000 RR is one of the most popular superbikes starting from a price range of Rs. 18,27,647 in India. It is accessible in three different variants and three colours. The bike is well powered with a 999cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 162.26 bhp and 114 Nm torque. BMW S 1000 RR comes with an anti-locking braking system with both front and rear disc brakes. The bike weighs around 199 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 16.5 litres.
The BS6 compliant BMW S 1000 RR naked roadster is launched in the Indian Market. It rivals the Ducati streetfighter V4 and Kawasaki Z H2. The powerful motorcycle is available in three powerful variants- Standard, Pro and Pro M sport in the Indian Market. The BS6 compliant features, with inline-four, the liquid-cooled motor produces 165 bhp of power at 11,000 rpm and torque of 114 Nm at 9250 pm. The engine is well-linked with the six-speed gearbox. The fuel economy stands at 6.2 litre/100 km or 16.12 kmpl.
The latest iteration of the BMW S 1000 RR is to get a complete makeover in the year 2021. The styling revisions include the updated front fascia that uses an all-new LED headlight along with an asymmetric styling theme on its predecessors. The 2021 model of BMW S 1000 RR has a sharper design with fuel tank side panels and tank centre cover, side panels in R shape and radiator shrouds and even belly pan.
The feature list has also been updated, and the S1000R BS6 now comes standard with full-LED illumination. Instead of the semi-digital unit on the previous model, the cockpit now features a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch TFT display. The standard model weighs 199 kgs, while the Pro M Sport model weighs 194 kgs. The benefits from additional features such as keyless ride, cruise control, gear shift assist, USB charger, adaptive lights, daytime running lights and more. The fully loaded Pro M sport version further benefits from the M endurance chain, M GPS lap trigger, Sports silencer, M sport seat, carbon wheels, and lightweight battery.
The BMW S1000R is one of the most powerful and fast motorcycles. It is well known for its powerful 1000cc motor, which delivers exhilarating performances and modern features. The bike churns out a great track riding experience. The motorcycle is highly-priced, and the brand has a limited edition.
To sum it up, the superbikes in 2022 are a must to explore. Now, at CredR, you’ll get a fantastic collection of bikes that you can buy. The used bikes and used scooters are extensive in the range where you can buy the best that suits your budget.
