Moto Vault Introduces Keeway RR 300 in India
Moto Vault has introduced a new entry-level sportbike in India, the Keeway RR 300, priced at Rs 1.99 lakh ex-showroom. This fully-faired motorcycle is reminiscent of the Keeway K300 R and is available in white, black, and red colors. Bookings for the RR 300 can be made at Benelli and Keeway outlets nationwide, with deliveries starting by the end of July. At the core of the RR 300 is a 292cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 27.5 hp at 8,750 rpm and 25 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. Paired with a six-speed transmission and a slipper clutch, the bike boasts a claimed top speed of 139 kmph.
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The bike features a trellis frame, upside-down front forks, and a preload-adjustable monoshock. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with disc brakes on both ends supported by dual-channel ABS. Visually, the RR 300 sports a sharp, modern design with LED DRLs, a layered fairing, and a TFT digital display, competing with models like the TVS Apache RR 310 and the BMW G 310 RR.
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