Jawa

It looks properly classic with a design reminiscent of the erstwhile Jawa bikes. It features a round headlamp with chunky and easy to reach handlebars above. The rearview mirrors and the fuel tank also have a rounded profile. It sports telescopic forks up front, with a rather long fork cover a la the Royal Enfield Bullet. Nestled inside a double-cradle frame, the engine design is a nod to the ones in the older motorcycles. Attention to detail is exemplary. Its minimalistic instrument console consists of a single large black-faced dial that has just a speedometer, fuel gauge and odometer.

The motorcycle comes with a 293cc single-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that complies with BSVI emission norms. It generates 27PS of power and 28Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle comes with a double cradle frame. Suspension setup includes conventional front forks and twin rear gas-charged shock absorbers. It gets 18-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels shod with MRF Nylogrip tyres. For braking, the bike gets a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. It also gets a single channel ABS unit.

Royal Enfield Classic 350: This is the best selling retro bike out there. It features a neo retro design and an old school 346 air-cooled motor that uses pushrods. This proper retro mill makes 20PS and 28Nm of torque and is mated to a five-speed gearbox. Buy it for its old world charm. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is priced between Rs 1.39 lakh and Rs 1.62 lakh (ex-showroom)

UM Renegade Commando: This retro cruiser comes with a carburetted and fuel injected 279.5cc liquid cooled single cylinder motor. The fuel injected motor makes 25PS and 23Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The carburetted version makes 23.5PS and the same 23Nm of torque. But it for its uniqueness. The UM Renegade Commando is priced at Rs 1.82 lakh (carb variant) and Rs 1.85 lakh (FI variant).

Despite its classic looks, the Jawa comes with modern underpinnings and is a good alternative to the retro Royal Enfield Classic 350. It should appeal to those looking for a more powerful retro motorcycle.