Hungarian two-wheeler maker Keeway has recently entered the Indian market with some premium scooters and motorcycles, which include a cruiser and a bobber in the 300-cc segment. Now the brand has expanded its portfolio with two new bikes, the K300 N and K300 R. While the K300 N is a naked street motorcycle, the K300 R is a racing sports offering. Both the bikes share the same heart and have an aggressive-looking front end with an attractive headlamp unit, an angular fuel tank, split-style seat design, an underbelly exhaust, and a short tail section. But there’s also a lot that differentiates both the motorcycles.
Keeway K300 N
The K300 N runs on a 292cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled system with four valves and EFI, which delivers 27.5 hp and 25 Nm of torque managed via a six-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch to maintain speed around corners while down-shifting. Keeway says that despite being a naked, the K300 N comes loaded with features. The pared-down design shows off the bassinet frame and exposes the aesthetic tubing around the engine, while low-profile fenders cover the slick rear tyres. An inverted telescopic front fork suspension is aided by front and rear disc brakes, while the bike also gets dual-channel ABS.
The K300 N features an upright riding position, a 12.5L angular fuel tank, a higher front end and handlebar-mounted mirrors, giving the rider a commanding view of the road. The bike is 1990 mm long, 780 mm wide, and 1070 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1360 mm and comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm. The K300N gets 17-inch wheels on both the front and rear. The fuel tank capacity is 12.5 litres while the seat height is 795 mm.
It is available in three colours – Matte White, Matte Red, and Matte Black. While the Matte White is priced at Rs. 2.65 lakh, the Matter Red is Rs. 10,000 more expensive. The Matte Black has been priced at Rs. 2.85 lakh, ex-showroom.
Keeway K300 R
This K300 R gets a sleek aerodynamic design with a short windshield, compact handlebars, an aesthetic bassinet frame and drag-reducing fairings to cut through the air. Sleek lines and an aggressive riding position make it a sports bike designed to be ridden on the road, according to Keeway. The K300 R weighs 165 kg and runs on the same engine as the naked motorcycle. Here too, you get a slipper clutch to maintain speed around corners.
The bike is 2010 mm long, 750 mm wide and 1080 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1360 mm and comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm. The K300N gets 17-inch wheels at the front and rear. The fuel tank holds 12 litres, and the seat height is 780 mm.
A centre-aligned mono rear suspension provides 46mm of travel, and the plush fork with hydraulic damping offers 110mm of cushion. Minimalist fenders cover the front and rear tyres. Just like the 300N, the 300R also gets front and rear disc brakes along with dual ABS. The K300 R is also available in three colours – Glossy White, Glossy Red, and Glossy Black. At Rs. 2.99 lakh, Glossy White is the cheapest option on offer, while Glossy Black is priced at Rs. 3.20 lakh, making it the most expensive offering. Sitting between the two is Glossy Red, which has been priced at Rs. 3.10 lakh, ex-showroom. Keeway motorcycles and scooters are being sold at Benelli showrooms across the country and deliveries will begin at the end of this month. The brand is already selling the Vieste 300 and Sixties 300i retro-styled scooters in India, apart from the V302C and K-light 250V motorcycles.
The author is a senior editor at carandbike.com.