A Sporting Try

The K300 R, a new supersport model from Keeway India, competes with the KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR310, and BMW G 310 RR. We evaluate how it measures up

- Kurt Morris

KEEWAY, THE CHINESE-OWNED MOTORCYCLE company, was established in 1999. Scooters, cruisers, naked bikes, and sports bikes are just a few of the many motorcycles that the firm makes. A sizeable Chinese conglomerate that also owns the Italian motorbike manufacturer, Benelli, the Qianjiang Group includes Keeway in its portfolio. With their motorcycles available in more than 80 countries, Keeway is a global company. By offering unique quirky and stylish motorcycles, Keeway has established a name for itself in India. My first experience with the brand was a few months ago when I got to check out one of their Maxi Scooters.

Now coming to the K300 R, is a fully faired sports bike that Keeway in India has introduced. Its starting price of Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom) expands Keeway's product line in India. It is a new addition to the brand's line-up of motorcycles, promising to deliver a combination of style and performance.

This bike's design language is undoubtedly one of its strengths; it is unquestionably a beautiful bike. The Keeway K300 R was also created by the same company that designed the KTMs. It is marketed for younger customers wishing to upgrade from their 150- or 200-cc bikes, like the majority of other 300- to 400-cc Supersports. The 300 R checks the box for aesthetics with its sport bike-like appearance.