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TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM 390 Duke – the sporty bike to consider under ₹3 lakh

In my experiences with hardcore bikers, I've met three main breeds - the Cruiser, the Racer and the Lover. The Cruiser loves to take it easy. Biking is like meditation to him. He kicks off his Bullet/Avenger, gets some wind in the hair, and loves road trips. The Racer loves speed, on the streets or in a circuit. The red line calls him, and if given the option, he'll start his <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Duke+390&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Duke 390</a>/ <keyword id="2995233" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Yamaha-R3">Yamaha R3</keyword> in 4th gear. Just kidding. 
 
While the love for two-wheelers is a constant across bikers, the Lover is a different league altogether when it comes to bikes. He treats it as an extension of himself. He eats, sleeps and essentially lives in his garage. He dreams of building his own bike from scratch some day, and has a level of faith and dedication that can put many lifelong marriages to shame. While that's all fine, custom biking is an expensive addiction. 
 
Cheap and custom don't go in the same sentence. You end up paying a hefty premium to get a bike, and then get it custom-made to your specifications. Alternatively, if you have an old bike, you can get it revamped, but you'll often end up paying as much as a new bike anyway. Not to mention the lack of after-sales support and roadside assistance. Needless to say, most would advice you to stay away from custom bikes, pointing out rightfully that its not a 'sensible' option. True, but we're not talking sense here. This is about owning a unique piece of automobile that you'll have for the rest of your life, and you can do that, without breaking a bank. So why not! 
 
Business Insider shortlists some of the more affordable, yet awesome options you cab have as reference in case you're in the market for something that'll make you stand out in the crowd. Enjoy! 
 
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<ul><li>The <keyword id="10735716" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="himalayan-450" source="Orion">Himalayan 450</keyword> promises more power to riders for long tours, as was widely sought.</li><li>The tank size, instrument panel and tyres will also see changes to balance ADV and touring needs.</li><li>Biking enthusiasts await the new <keyword id="6426894" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="himalayan" source="Orion">Himalayan</keyword> as it tries to bridge the gap between itself and the KTM 390 Adventure.</li></ul> Royal Enfield began updating itself as a modern bike manufacturer around a decade back but stuck to their core design philosophy of producing easy-to-ride retro bikes. Thus, it was a surprise for many in 2016 that after acquiring the reputed chassis making brand, Harris Performance a year earlier, the 1901-born bike major decided to go with a completely modern looking Himalayan 411. The biking community, however, wasn't complaining as the bike was an adventure touring dual sport motorcycle, a gap that needed filling up. Fast forward eight years and Siddharth Lal’s team is getting ready for major upgrades to enhance performance and live up better to its touring description while having a global ambition. Such is the fandom of the Himalayan 411’s looks amongst the bike driving community that a section is slightly worried about “too much look change”. Says Abhishek Roy, an avid biker who has done a round trip to Leh-Ladakh from Hyderabad, “Looks will definitely matter. But, if the bike has everything that I’ve picked from the leaked information available, then looks might become secondary.” So, what are these changes that the biking world is excited about? To understand that we need to look at the Himalayan 411 with which RE won its biggest war in placing itself as a more-than-just-retro manufacturer. The Himalayan 411: What was amiss? The Himalayan 411 and its sister, the Scram 411, which was launched in 2022, offered Indian riders who wanted to go off-roading a viable option. The engine, however, has its limitations, as it is air-cooled and, thus, the bike sometimes lacks the required torque needed on long haul rides. Says Nishant Shukla, a biker who has explored the Western coastal line as well as Rajasthan’s desert terrains on bike, “Since I am not a big off roader, I would also see the highway worthiness of the new Himalayan. If it has ample power/torque. Moreover, the current Himalayan lacks the fancy adventure bike aids such as ride by wire, quickshifters etc.” The competition has heated up in the ADV (adventure) segment, with the launch of the Yezdi Adventure and Triumph Scrambler 400 X. In the lower rung of this segment, the Hero’s XPulse 200 has done well but the main competition for the new Himalayan will still be the KTM 390 Duke Adventure. The current 411-cc, single-cylinder engine pushes out only 24.3 horsepower, which translates to approximately 110 kmph cruising speed. Compare this to the KTM 390 Adventure which has 43 horsepower at its disposal. Moreover, after the 110 kmph speed, acceleration is found lacking unlike the RE’s 650 twin-cylinder offerings – the Interceptor, the Continental GT and the Super Meteor 650. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What the market expects from the new Himalayan 450" text="What the market expects from the new Himalayan 450">What the market expects from the new Himalayan 450</cmsannotation> The new Himalayan, as per media reports, will try and resolve the above issues. Business Insider took a deep dive into this new offering by Royal Enfield: A liquid-cooled engine The new Himalayan, is expected to come with a liquid cooled engine, unlike its predecessor. This should translate to longer riding time at a higher torque. It is estimated to produce around 40 BHP and 40 Nm and will be paired with a six-speed gearbox, as per a <a href="https://www.team-bhp.com/news/royal-enfield-himalayan-450-leaked-ahead-launch">Team-BHP report</a>. Multiple riding modes Auto tracking websites suggest that the new bike will come with three riding modes, which was missing in the previous edition and has riders excited. The bike should be enabled by a first-time ride-by-wire system. Says Roy who is waiting for the bike launch before making up his mind on the adventure bike to buy, “I’m really waiting to test the different drive modes and the ride by wire.” The modes on offer should support rain riding, off road riding and cruising (normal). The off-road mode when enabled will switch off the ABS (anti-locking braking system) at the real wheel to support deliberate rear sliding. A bigger tank? The tank on the new bike, as per leaked images <a href="https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/royal-enfield-himalayan-450-leaked-ahead-of-november-launch-429182">reported by Autocar</a>, looks to be bigger and reports say that it could be as large as a 15-20 litre unit offering longer run time. Expected launch Royal Enfield is targeting an <a href="https://www.bikewale.com/royalenfield-bikes/himalayan-450/">early November launch</a> of the bike as per multiple reports. It is noteworthy that the bike manufacturer holds its annual biking event – the Rider Mania – in Goa each year around the same time and the buzz on the street says that the new Himalayan might be unveiled between November 24-26 for the public in full glory. The global ambition The top end of the new Himalayan 450, as per reports, will be launched later next year and is codenamed K1X. The buzz on the street is that Royal Enfield has rallying aspirations and might be targeting the coveted <keyword id="76133" type="General" weightage="40" keywordseo="dakar-rally" source="Orion">Dakar Rally</keyword> in years to come. The event is open to amateur and professional entries but the latter make up about 80% of the participants. In fact, one of India’s top offroaders, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuHUIjVhFeC/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=b7715b60-a33a-47bc-95d1-a8e5d547dff8">CS Santosh</a> released a teaser on Instagram of the bike a few months earlier showcasing its agility. That the company has ambitions to play in the European and American markets is no secret. The company’s 650-cc bikes have been a favourite of sorts for the British market already as they offer decent power with acceleration at a cheaper rate than the Suzuki, Harley, Triumph and Kawasakis. In 2020, UK’s Motorcycle Industry Association showed that the Interceptor 650 sales were second only to the highly popular Honda PCX 125 scooter. Tyre changes? The new Himalayan is likely to stick to CEAT tyres but media reports suggest that unlike its predecessor it will be made from a special compound to support both off-roading as well as highway cruising. To put it in context, the company currently says that the present Himalayan’s tyres are designed 70% for roads and 30% for off-roading.

Explained: Why the motorcycling world is kicked about the Himalayan 450 that’s set for launch this November

<ul><li>The aggressive hiring will help <keyword id="7349800" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="bharatpe">BharatPe</keyword> to launch a slew of products in merchant as well as consumer lending space.</li><li>It has announced a new policy to offer monetary and other incentives for both old and new joinees to attract more talent. </li><li>BharatPe has also preponed tech team’s appraisals by eight months and the team has earned 75% increments.</li></ul>Payments platform BharatPe is looking to grow its technology team by three times, as it plans to launch a slew of products in merchant as well as consumer lending space. The company will be looking to hire more than 100 employees for its tech team by March 2022. The company has also announced a first-of-its-kind ‘Referral &amp; Joining Policy’, under which it will offer incentives to both new employees and the existing employees who refer fresh talent. These range between gadgets, appraisals and other perks. For instance, all new tech team joinees will have the option to choose between bike or gadget packages. The Bike Package and Gadget Package is available to anyone referring tech talent to the company. This would include the BharatPe team as well as alumni of the company. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Bike Package </td><td style="border-left:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BMW G310R, Jawa Parek, KTM Duke 390, KTM RC 390 and Royal Enfield Himalayan </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Gadget Package </td><td style="border-left:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-right:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;border-top:solid #cccccc 0.9375pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Apple iPad Pro (with Pencil), Bose Headphone, Harman Kardon Speaker, Samsung Galaxy Watch, WFH desk and chair, and Firefox Typhoon 27.5 D bicycle. </td></tr></tbody></table> BharatPe has also preponed the tech team’s appraisals by eight months and the team has earned 75% increments split between cost to company (CTC) and incremental employee stock ownership plan (ESOPs), effective July 1, 2021. Besides this, the company will also host its entire Tech Team in Dubai for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup from October 17-November 14, 2021. “BharatPe is a tech-first fintech [firm]. As we build the next generation of banking in India, we want to invite and excite the best tech talent to work with us on building market leading products at scale. We will, therefore, be taking the lead in tech talent compensation in India because that’s the only real investment our business needs given the capital efficiency of our model,” Ashneer Grover, co-founder and chief executive of BharatPe said. Founded only three years ago by Grover and Shashvat Nakrani, BharatPe till now focused exclusively on merchant-payments and lending solutions. However, the hiring would also look into launching products focused on consumers. The company is also looking to aggressively build a loan book of ₹5,000 crore and has recently <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/pmc-bank-will-have-a-new-owner-in-centrum-and-bharatpe/articleshow/83639668.cms">acquired </a>the scam-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) bank in a consortium with Centrum Financial services. The company was valued at $900 million, after its $108 million Series D round led by Coatue Management in February 2021. The company’s investors include Ribbit Capital, Insight Partners, Steadview Capital, Beenext, Amplo and Sequoia Capital. 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