V302C Specifications

The Keeway V302C is powered by a 298cc, liquid-cooled, 8-valve SOHC V-twin engine - the headline specification that separates it from every competitor in its price bracket. The motor produces 29 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 26.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox with belt final drive instead of the conventional chain. Belt drive is rare on Indian bikes at this price and delivers two real benefits: quieter operation and near-zero routine maintenance (no chain lubrication required).

Performance-wise, the V302C is claimed to reach a top speed of around 155 km/h. Most owners ride it comfortably in the 80-120 km/h range on highways like NH44 and the Expressway. ARAI-certified mileage stands at 37.03 kmpl, and owners report 32-35 kmpl on the highway at a steady 80 km/h - respectable for a V-twin.

At the chassis level, the V302C rides on a 16-inch front alloy wheel wrapped in a 120/80 tyre and a 15-inch rear with a 150/80 tyre - the chunkier rubber reinforcing the bobber stance while providing confident grip in corners. Suspension is handled by a telescopic fork upfront (120 mm travel) and preload-adjustable twin shock absorbers at the rear (42 mm travel). The limited rear travel is the most common complaint from Indian owners - city roads and highway undulations can feel jarring.

Braking comes from a 300 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc, backed by dual-channel ABS as standard. The bike weighs 167 kg - light for a V-twin - and sits on a 690 mm seat, one of the lowest in the cruiser segment, making it accessible to riders who find taller bikes intimidating.

Features include full-LED lighting (headlamp, tail lamp, turn indicators), a fully digital instrument cluster, and bar-end mirrors. There is no Bluetooth connectivity or turn-by-turn navigation - the V302C keeps it purposefully old-school in the electronics department.