Collection & comparison of the "Power to Weight ratios" of the current "Made in India" motorcycles.. in 2013
To compare our "Made in India Motorcycles" in 2013 by their "Power to Weight" ratios, I have compiled a list posted below. One can get a rough idea of how the bikes stack up against each other by Comparing the “Power to Weight Ratio” of the different models.
Models like Kawasaki Ninja 300/650 and Hyosung GT250R/650R are not included in the list below as the list has made complied only for "Made in India" models
The KTM 390 Duke is the (made in India) bike with the highest power to weight ratio in India in 2013 that too by a huge margin followed by its younger sibling the KTM 200 Duke. Third is the Pulsar 200NS.
The huge gap between the 1st and 2nd in the list is note worthy.
How Power to Weight Ratio is calculated?
In simple words by dividing the “Power” by the “Weight”, we get the “Power to Weight” ratio.
To make sure that each of the various models are compared on the same scale, one has to make sure that the unit used for both “Power” and “Weight” are same. In the list compiled above the unit for power has been taken in “Ps” and the weight in “Kgs”. Also for all models the “Kerb Weight”, which is the Dry weight of the vehicle + 90% filled up with fuel and engine oil has been taken into consideration.
i.e: Power (in Ps)/Weight (Kerb Weight in Kgs)
But since the number obtained in the above calculation is very small (in decimal points), the above formula is multiplied by 1,000. Which is equivalent to dividing the “Power” by “tons” instead of “Kgs”
i.e: [Power (in Ps)/Weight (Kerb Weight in Kgs) ] x 1,000 = Power to Weight number (in Ps/Ton)]
P.S: I have taken care to calculate the max. power in "Ps" and the “Kerb Weight” of each model into consideration in the calculation. Kindly point out if you come across any error from my side in the above calculations and also in the max. power / kerb weight figures.
You can also point out if I have missed any current model from the above list.
Related Posts
- Power to Weight Ratio of Made in India Motorcycles: 2012 Comparo [Mar 2012]
- Power to Weight Ratio of Made in India Motorcycles: 2011 Comparo [Jul 2011]
- What is the difference between Power and Torque? [Feb 2010]
- How to physically visualize "Torque" [Nov 2010]
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21 Comments:
Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler 14.18 Max Power (Ps), 138 Kerb Weight (Kgs) , 103 Power to Weight Ratio.
What these figures mean? Is it good or bad? Explain me in plain English.
the power n weight fig r not accurate; n which weight is taken dry/curb weight
@above,
Kindly point out which paricular info is not accurate.
It's made clear in the table power has been taken in "Ps" and Weight as "Kerb/Curb" weight
@Vinaykumar,
There is nothing more that I can explain than what I have posted above
excellent work.. love it..
my first bike ranked at 13
current bike at expected low of 44
my "coming soon" bike at decent 20
Fail.
There are two versions of the CBr 250r. The STD is 4 kgs lighter than the C-ABS.
Also the new cbr is at 26hp(refer HMSI website) compared to the older model 25hp so the ps now is 26.4 instead of your 25.3.
@above,
Updated the power figures of the CBR250R as per Honda India's website.
Kerb weight of both Std and Abs version is at 167Kgs according to official website. No where its mentioned that its 4 kgs lighter.
By the way the change in power figure has not changed the relative position / rank of CBR250R in the list above
cb trigger and cb unicorn dazzler is better thn hunk,xtreme still people buy xtreme and hunk more
my orange pulsar 220F, is at no. 7 :) my dream bike is at no. 3 :) not bad, not bad at all :)
KTM seems to be the king of all and they are at top by a huge margin. I think the 390 is going to be in the top for quite some time until a new high capacity/powered naked model from KTM is not launched.
But is it possible that the naked bikes (400 & 500) from Honda will be able to dethrone it, if at all it gets launched in India?
Btw Payeng, did you buy new bike after you sold out the Pulsar 220?
@Shaiju,
Due to family priorities (am a father now) I am still holding on to my plans of getting a new bike. Anyway my next bike will be for "Pleasure Rides" and NOT for commuting.
Yes, the 390 would be no. 1 for a long time. Even if Honda gets its 400 cc bikes, they are heavy to be able to compete with the 390 in terms of Power to Weight ratio.
Ok Payeng.. good to know that. 390 seems to be the choice of the time.
twister is king in 100cc category..!!
Have no actual idea to get a a bike
Was actually thinking to get a vespa
Have seennthe 2014 karizma r pics
Disappointed
So nowvthinking to get the present karizma r as it wont be available later
What do you say ?
Weight of duke 200 is around 130 kerb as our model doesnt have abs
@payeng small doubt why difference in weight btw pulsar200ns and duke 200.....9kgs huge difference.....
He he he CBR150R beats R15 here, with CBR at No9 and R15 at No11 :D. . .
I really appreciate ur Work. Keep it up
Weight vise RE. TB is heavy 192 kg
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I'm surprised that you haven't mentioned KTM Rc series Ratio
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