2021 actually felt like a yr the place Earth was spinning lots quicker than we would like. It additionally turned out to be a yr that had its share of ups and downs, and there actually is lots to recollect from the bygone instances. But it was additionally a yr when there have been some much-awaited launches and a whole lot of bikes lastly hit the showrooms. Some had been model new and a few had been a lot wanted upgrades. And you, pricey readers, spent a whole lot of time “Googling” these bikes. And these had been the ten bikes that had been most searched on Google in India between January and November 2021.
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From spy pictures, teasers to leaked particulars and at last the massive debut, there was lots to maintain the Royal Enfield Classic 350 within the information all year long.
1. Royal Enfield Classic 350
The bestseller of Royal Enfield can be probably the most searched bike on the web in India. There was sufficient information across the Classic 350 this yr, with a brand new technology model using on it and lovers and consumers had been all trying ahead to the brand new variant, which promised a whole mechanical overhaul whereas retaining the identical iconic Classic design. The new technology Royal Enfield Classic 350 has gained gross sales and recognition then. In reality, with over eight million common month-to-month searches, the bike was miles forward of the second closest bike.
The Yamaha MT-15 didn’t obtain any vital updates in 2021 and regardless of this, the bike was the second most searched bike on Google in India this yr.
2. Yamaha MT-15
Talking about which, Yamaha MT-15 was the second most searched bike in India in 2021. One factor to notice is that whereas there was a whole lot of buzz and hyper across the Classic 350, the MT-15 did not get a major improve. this yr. In reality, the bike continued with the identical BS6 improve and was up to date solely with the Monster Energy MotoGP coloration scheme in August. This explains lots concerning the curiosity in MT-15, which competes within the premium commuter section. Compared to the brand new Classic 350, Yamaha MT-15 garnered round 5.5 lakh common month-to-month searches.
There was a whole lot of buzz across the new technology KTM RC 200 because it made its solution to the Indian showrooms only a few months after its world debut.
3. KTM RC 200
About one lakh much less common month-to-month searches on MT-15 had been to get KTM RC 200. KTM’s entry-level monitor device is aware of the right way to flip heads and the Austrian bike maker this yr introduced out a brand new technology model of the bike. The 2021 KTM RC 200 got here with a whole lot of upgrades from the design, body and packaging whereas retaining the identical engine and gearbox mixture. And it made it a winner. Internet customers had been additionally very excited concerning the new mannequin, making it the third most searched bike in India this yr.
Pulsar 125 was probably the most searched Pulsar in 2021, a yr when Bajaj launched the all-new Pulsar 250 vary
4. Bajaj Pulsar 125
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 was launched final yr and is a well-liked selection for these in search of an entry-level sports activities commuter. Borrowing its styling from its older sibling, the Pulsar 125 was the fourth most searched bike on Google in 2021. Compared to KTM RC 200, Pulsar 125 had a median month-to-month searches of over 3.5 lakhs and on the gross sales entrance too, the bike is promoting nicely for Bajaj Auto. It can be value mentioning that the Pulsar 125 was probably the most sought-after bike in 2021, the identical yr that Bajaj launched the brand new Pulsar 250 vary available in the market. We’ll see that search numbers enhance to possibly 250 subsequent yr.
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4.0 began this yr with a shock transfer from the producer and it made the bike extra fashionable than ever.
5. Yamaha R15
The second Yamaha providing within the listing, the YZF-R15 was the fifth most searched bike in 2021 and had the identical common month-to-month searches because the Bajaj Pulsar 125. Notably, Yamaha launched the R15 V4.0 this yr which introduced appreciable quantity of upgrades to the bike together with a brand new design language, higher {hardware} and extra options than earlier than. The Yamaha R15 shares its base with the MT-15 and the sibling undoubtedly appears to be the web favourite in India.
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The 2021 RE Himalayan comes with notable upgrades and stays a preferred selection within the entry-level ADV house
6. Royal Enfield Himalayan
Making it to the sixth place was the Royal Enfield Himalayan which has at all times been a preferred selection within the entry-level journey bike section. Himalayan’s month-to-month common search numbers are just about matched to the Pulsar 125 and Yamaha R15 on this listing for action-packed midfield. The bike was upgraded in MY2021 and noticed some vital adjustments just like the inclusion of a tripped navigation pod from the Meteor 350. Royal Enfield Himalayan manages to supply a easy structure that coupled with the go-anywhere functionality make it a extremely wanted bike. The aggressive worth additionally makes it simply accessible.
The new technology KTM RC 390 made its world debut this yr and can arrive in India in January 2022
7. KTM RC390
Joining the RC200 within the listing is the KTM RC390, which stays the model’s remaining monitor device in India. KTM launched the brand new technology RC390 globally this yr and this could have helped preserve the search numbers for the bike excessive. Rumors had been rife that KTM would introduce the brand new RC390 alongside the RC200, however the bike would make a modern entry later in January 2022. The KTM RC390 continues to be a leisure possibility for street and monitor riders with little to no competitors. , No surprise why it’s on this listing.
The Peregrine Falcon stays a extremely fascinating machine, so it is no surprise why it was the eighth most searched bike in India on Google
8. Suzuki Hayabusa
Easily one of the vital liked bikes in India, the Suzuki Hayabusa stays the quintessential put up superbike for the lots and the brand new technology has arrived globally and within the nation this yr. Emotions had been excessive and the brand new Hayabusa extra evenly distributed in spades than its predecessor, with considerate upgrades on each degree. It additionally managed to remain accessible by way of pricing and was fast to search out properties throughout the nation. The Suzuki Hayabusa is likely one of the few efficiency bikes to be assembled domestically within the nation, and a excessive search common of over three million month-to-month searches actually signifies why.
The ever-reliable Hero Splendor Plus stays an actual selection for a lot of in search of a dependable commuter bike
9. Hero Splendor Plus
The solely Hero MotoCorp providing on this listing, Hero Splendor Plus carefully matches Hayabusa by way of common month-to-month searches however the gross sales story is totally totally different for each the bikes. That being mentioned, the search numbers are usually not indicating the gross sales numbers, as Hero is but to relinquish its throne because the world’s largest two-wheeler producer. The Splendor Plus then turns into the bike maker’s most trusted bike and it’s hardly shocking to us that it has made it to the listing of high 10 most searched bikes. What surprises us is that there aren’t extra Hero bikes on the market.
The Meteor 350 was the tenth most searched bike in India on Google this yr, and remained a preferred vendor for Royal Enfield all through 2021.
10. Royal Enfield Meteor 350
The tenth most searched bike is the Meteor 350 and the third providing from Royal Enfield within the listing. And statistically talking, this makes the Chennai-based bike maker probably the most sought-after model right here. And there’s good motive to be found close to Meteor 350. Replacing the Thunderbird 350, the bike introduced a completely new platform and engine to the RE household, together with new options, improved trip and higher reliability. The gross sales numbers are additionally a sign of the success of the bike which is doing nicely for the model.
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