The Perfect Launchpad: Starting Your Riding Journey in the 400cc Class

In this fourth installment of The Best-in-Class Showdown, we explore why a mid-capacity machine makes for the ultimate starting point in any enthusiast's biking career. We look back at a time when full-blown premium sports tourers were financially out of reach, leaving a massive gap in the market. Discover how Indian manufacturers like Bajaj with the Pulsar series and Yamaha with the game-changing R15 created a huge buzz, shifting the landscape and building the foundation for the high-demand 300cc and 400cc options of today.