NAKED LUXURIES

Does the Keeway K300 N have what it takes to justify its lofty price tag?

- Keshav Teiva Poumai

Being a rather new entrant to the Indian two-wheeler market, Keeway has brought out quite a lineup of products. Among them, the Keeway K300 N is able to catch one’s eye with rather familiar styling. The motorcycle is almost identical to the CFMoto 300NK, which was launched not too long ago. Quite a few people also pulled up to us in traffic and asked whether it was a new KTM. Not very surprising though, because it does carry a few elements that remind one of the Austrian manufacturer’s signature styling, not to mention that it is designed by the same firm that designs KTM motorcycles.

As far as the design goes, it gets a sharp silhouette with a fair bit of precision aerodynamic elements. Keeway has paid good attention to detail and it is clearly visible from the lines that project onto the butch and muscular fuel tank from the headlamp unit. The tank blends almost seamlessly onto the exposed tubular trellis frame. The exposed subframe and the rear cowl, with a compact tail lamp and indicator assembly, give the K300 N a sharp rear end, too. Overall, the build quality and the level of fit-and-finish are reassuringly good.