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The Hero Xtreme 160R is one the most sought after motorcycles in the 150cc category. While not the most powerful, it does offer a fun and comfortable ride thanks to the slightly sporty persona it has.

The Ather 450X is one of the quickest scooters in India, capable of going from 0-40km/h in just 3.3 seconds. This is thanks to the powerful mid-mounted motor producing 8.58bhp and 26Nm of peak torque.