Two-wheelers are highly preferred because of their affordability, low maintenance, and compact sizes. They are convenient and budget-friendly and are available with easy loan approvals and payment. India has a huge market for vehicles, especially two-wheelers. There are the latest launches by every company in this growing sector. There are sports bikes, commuter bikes, and some luxury bikes for the new age of India. There is a little something for everyone with great sense of purpose. Here are the top ten bikes in India for you to check out. Give your views on the same through Disqus.
1. Yamaha YZF R15 V3
Yamaha has always been in the race for the best motorcycles in the Indian market. Yamaha YZF R15 V3 has more advancements than their standard Yamaha R15. It receives its power from a 155.1cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC engine with the churning power of 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm with an average mileage of around 35-45kmpl. The fuel capacity is 11L. This bike comes in two shades- thunder grey and racing blue.
2. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has six variants and four colors. It comes with a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled four-valve engine with 17.39bhp at9250rpm. It also has an anti-locking braking system and telescopic forks front suspension and mono-shock rear suspension. This bike weighs 145ks and has a fuel tank capacity of 12L.
3. TVS Apache RTR 180
TVS Apache RTR 180 comes in four colors- pearl white, matte blue, gloss black, and T grey shades. It is powered by a 177.4cc BS6 engine with a power of 16.56 bhp and a torque of 15.5 Nm. It weighs 141kg. It comes with telescopic forks at the front and gas-filled twin springs at the back to manage the shock absorption.
4. Royal Enfield Classic 350
Royal Enfield is known for its ruggedness, heritage, and retro design. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 has the classic essence with few upgrades. It comes with a 349cc BS6 air/oil-cooled engine which develops a power of 20.2 bhp and a torque of 27 Nm. The model comes in five variants- Redditch, Halcyon, Classic Signals, Dark, and Classic Chrome and 11 color options – Redditch Sage Green, Redditch Grey, Halcyon Black, Halcyon Green, Halcyon Blue, Signals Marsh Grey, Signals Desert Sand, Gunmetal Grey, Dark Stealth Black, Chrome Red, and Chrome Brown.
5. Honda SP125
The Honda SP 125 comes with a 124 cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 10.72 bhp and a torque of 10.9 Nm. Its mileage is 58kilometers per liter. The overall weight of the bike is 117kgs and the fuel tank capacity of 11L. It comes in two variants- drum and disc and four colors- striking green, imperial red metallic, pearl siren blue, and matte axis grey metallic.
6. Bajaj Pulsar 150
Bajaj Pulsar 150 is available in three variants and ten colors. It is powered by a 149.5cc BS6 engine with a power of 13.8 bhp and a torque of 13.25 Nm. With front disc and rear drum brakes, Pulsar 150 comes up with an anti-locking braking system. This bike weighs 148 kg & has a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters.
7. Honda Shine
Honda Shine is a commuter bike with two variants and five colors. It is powered by a 124cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 10.59 bhp and a torque of 11 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, it comes up with a combined braking system for both wheels. This bike weighs 114 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 liters.
8. Suzuki Gixxer SF
Suzuki Gixxer SF is a sports bike that comes in three colors- glass sparkle black, metallic triton blue, and pearl Mira red. It is powered with 155ccs, BS6, single-cylinder, SOHC, two-valve, air-cooled engine which powers at 8000rpm and 13.8 Nm of peak torque at 6000rpm. It has a five-speed gearbox, a fuel capacity of 12 liters, and weighs 146 kgs.
9. Hero Xtreme 160R
Hero Xtreme 160R was launched in March 2022. It has the segment-first all-LED lighting system and gets a fully digital instrument cluster with a side stand indicator. It comes in four colors- Pearl Silver White, Vibrant Blue, Sports Red, Matte Black (Stealth Edition), and the 100 million Limited Edition red. It is powered by a 163cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 15 bhp and a torque of 14 Nm. It weighs 138.5kg and has a fuel capacity of 12 liters.
10. Hero Splendor Plus
Hero Splendor Plus comes with a 97.2cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 7.91 bhp and a torque of 8.05 Nm. It weighs 112kg and has a fuel capacity of 9.8 liters. The mileage of splendor plus is 60kmpl. It comes in five variants and thirteen colors. It has been updated with a fuel injection set up with ‘XSens technology’.