Top 10 Best Bikes In India
For Indians, two-wheelers have much to do with everyday transport. In the financial year 2023, the country witnessed sales of almost 15.86 million units. Insurance for two-wheelers in India is also imperative when purchasing a bike or scooter, indirectly made necessary by the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. It guards you financially in case of an accident, loss by way of theft, damage, etc., to the vehicle and also saves your wallet and your investment. Bike insurance also saves one from huge traffic fines, suspension of license, and even legal trouble. If you are going to purchase the top-rated models, then read about the 10 best bikes in India given below.
| S.No | Model | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hero Splendor | 65 Kmpl |
| 2 | Hero Extreme | 66 Kmpl |
| 3 | Tvs Raider | 67 Kmpl |
| 4 | Tvs Apache | 53 Kmpl |
| 5 | Bajaj Pulsar NS200 | 40 Kmpl |
| 6 | Yamaha Mt15 | 57 Kmpl |
| 7 | Yamaha FZS fi V4 | 45 Kmpl |
| 8 | Yamaha R15 V4 | 40 Kmpl |
| 9 | KTM Duke 200 | 35 kmpl |
| 10 | Royal Enfield 350 | 35 Kmpl |
1. Hero Splendor Plus | Starting ₹60,310Features
* 97.2 cc engine
* Mileage: 65 kmpl (approx.)
* Fuel Capacity: 9.8 litres
* Top Speed: 87 kmph (approx.)
* Kerb Weight: 110 kg
Hero has brought in yet another BS6-compliant bike targeting the motorist who is looking for commuter options: Splendor Plus. It is fitted with an engine that develops 7.91 HP of power at 8000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of peak torque at 6000 rpm. However, Hero has not updated with any cosmetic features with the BS6 variants. Now, it has launched the Black and Accent new versions along with the 100 million editions to fight back.
2. Hero Extreme 125 R | Starting ₹95,000Features:
* Type: Air cooled 4 Stroke
* Displacement: 124.7 cc
* Mileage: 66 kmpl – approx
* Fuel Capacity: 10 liters
* Top Speed: 110 kmph – approx
* Kerb Weight: 136 kg
The Hero Extreme 125 R is the newer variant of the Hero Extreme 125 R. It turned out this bike is great for daily commuters, with superb mileage and great engine performance. Additionally, it costs very less as well. Overall, the Extreme 125 R is sure to turn heads among bike enthusiasts. It is being pitched as a direct rival to the TVS Raider 125.
3. TVS Raider 125 | Starting ₹77,500Features:
Type : Single cylinder, air-oil cooled, 3-valves cc : 124.8
Mileage : 67 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Type : Petrol
Fuel Capacity : 10 litres
Top Speed : 99 kmph (approx.)
Kerb Weight : 123 kg
This may be listed as one of the best models—the Raider 125 from TVS Motor Company. This will offer service when applied to city touring and daily commute-driven riding. This comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and pumps out 11.2bhp at 7,500rpm and 11.2Nm of peak torque that comes in at 6,000rpm. This sports commuter model still has some styling cues from the LED headlight, body-colored headlamp cowl, body-colored front fender, aluminum grab rail, and engine cowl.
4. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V | Starting ₹1.04 lakhFeatures:
Engine Type: Single cylinder, oil-cooled, 4-stroke, SI, fuel injected Cubic Capacity: 159.7 cc
Mileage: 53 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Capacity: 12 liters
Top Speed: 114 kmph (approx.)
The next bike on this list of the best bikes to buy in India would be the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. One can get the two-wheeler offered with this unit in 6 variants and 4 color options. Mated signature refinements, DRLs are coupled with the TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity system and more. It is powered by a BS6 engine that develops 17.63 HP of power at 9,250 rpm and 14.73 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 rpm.
5. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 | Starting ₹1.25 lakhFeatures:
Mileage: 40.84 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Capacity: 12 liters
Top Speed: 125 kmph (approx.)
Following that would be the Bajaj Pulsar NS200, the next best model running in India. Under the skin is a BS6 engine good for 24.5 HP of power developed at 9,750 rpm, while 18.5 Nm of peak torque comes in at 8,000 rpm. Other features include DRLs, AHO, digital speedometer, multi-reflector headlamp, and split grab rails among others.
6. Yamaha MT 15 | Starting ₹1.4 lakhFeatures:
Mileage: 57 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
Top Speed: 130 kmph (approx.)
The latest avatar from the stables of Yamaha, MT 15 Series, would now come attired with more refined engines and extreme fuel efficiency. It will now be run by a 155cc, liquid-cooled motor that has a tuning to come up with a maximum power of 18.4 PS at 10,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm of peak torque.
7. Yamaha FZS Fi V4 | Starting ₹1.47 lakhFeatures:
Mileage: 45 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Capacity: 13 litres
Top Speed: 115 kmph (approx.)
This bike comes in three colours. There is a Yamaha FZS Fi V4 that gets its power from the BS6 engine, which is attuned to produce 12.4 PS of a maximum power at 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm at 5,500 rpm of peak torque. Also, to the melody composer, an advanced version comes in the newly designed LED headlight—equipped with a midship muffler and an enhanced muffler sound. To maybe one of the world's youngest motor enthusiasts, this must definitely be one of the top priorities.
8. Yamaha R15 V4 | Starting ₹1.8 lakhFeatures:
Engine: 155 cc
Mileage: 40 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 litres
Top Speed: 142 kmph (approx.)
The next model in this list from the R15 series of Yamaha is the V4. It has a lot of features on board, such as a gear position indicator, mobile battery status, and a lap timer. The motor produces 18.4 HP at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm at its peak.
9. KTM Duke 200 | Starting ₹1.85 lakhFeatures
Mileage: 35 kmpl (approx.)
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 litres
Top Speed: 142 kmph (approx.)
Equipped with an upgraded BS6-compliant engine, the Duke 200, one of KTM's top-selling street bikes, is tuned for an output of 25 HP at 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm for maximum twisting force. This styling feature list includes angular LED headlamps, a sleek tail section, and a split seat.
10. Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Starting ₹1.87 lakhFeatures:
Type: Single cylinder, air-oil Cooled, 4-Stroke Displacement: 349 cc
Approximate Mileage: 35 kmpl
Fuel capacity: 12.5 litres
Bike The Classic 350 from Royal Enfield is the biggest volume product for Royal Enfield in India. It has that retro vibe, relaxed and refined new J-series engine, and comfortable riding posture which makes this bike one of the favorites among Royal Enfield fans. This Classic 350 also gets a lot more refined and reliable than ever with the new counter-balanced engine and chassis.
