Best Bikes In India: Top 10 Bikes That You Can Buy In India

 The taste of Indian bike buyers has certainly developed. Recently, there was a news about the BMW HP4 motorcycle worth Rs 1 crore bought in India. While people also buy bikes going up to Rs 20 Lakhs often, still the average budget stays around Rs 2 Lakhs. So for this list of best bikes in India, we have taken an average budget of Rs 2.5 Lakhs. Under this budget, we tell you about the best bikes that you can buy. We have chosen one bike from each segment including 110cc, 125cc, 150cc, cruisers, naked bikes and so on. The brands include Hero, Bajaj, TVS, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, and KTM. We have also given the prices, specs, features, and reasons to buy these bikes. Check out the list and pick one for yourself.

Best Bikes In India: Hero Passion Pro i3S

Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 51,446 to Rs 54,954
Engine	97.22 CC
Power/Torque	8.35 PS power/8.05 Nm Torque
Mileage	84 KMPL

Hero Passion Pro i3S is our pick from the entry level bikes, mainly due to its highest mileage figure of 84 KMPL. It gets a Halogen headlamp, LED tail light, engine kill switch, semi-digital instrument cluster and more. The bike comes with 97.2 CC engine that produces 8.35 PS worth power and 8.05 Nm worth torque. Regarding rider comfort, the bike gets a Swing arm with Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers suspension in the front and Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers in the rear. The bike comes in three variants priced between Rs 51446 – 54594 (ex-showroom Delhi). Passion Pro i3S competes with Honda Dream Yuga, Bajaj Discover 110 and Hero Splendor.

Best Bikes In India: Bajaj Discover 125

Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 52,672 to Rs 54,650
Engine	124.6 CC engine
Power/Torque	11 PS power/11 Nm Torque
Mileage	82.4 KMPL

Bajaj Discover 125 is our pick for the 125 CC segment, mainly because it is the cheapest 125 CC bike. Also, the bike gets a digital twin-spark ignition. It comes with features such as Spider mag-wheels, Textured Tail-lamp Bezel, Part-Digital Instrument Cluster and Twin LED DRLs. The bike runs on a 124.6 CC engine that produces 11 PS worth power and 11 Nm worth torque. It gives a claimed mileage of 82.4 KMPL with a riding range of 536 Kms. The bike comes in two variants – Drum and Disc – which are priced between Rs 52,672 to Rs 54,650 (ex-showroom). Bajaj Discover 125 competes with Honda Shine SP, Hero Glamour and Yamaha Saluto.

Best Bikes In India: Suzuki Gixxer

Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 77,015 to Rs 80,546
Engine	154.9 CC
Power/Torque	14.8 PS power/14 Nm Torque
Mileage	64 KMPL

A naked bike is a delight to many. Probably, Gixxer is the cheapest naked bike in the town. Suzuki Gixxer is a naked bike copying the looks of Suzuki GSX 1000. In the 150 CC segment, it currently is one of the best machines to lay your hand on. Gixxer gets a fully digital instrument cluster with Gear position & RPM indicator, Automatic Headlamps, and a sporty style. The bike runs on a 154.9 CC engine that produces 14.8 PS worth power and 14 Nm worth torque. It gives a claimed mileage of 64 KMPL with a raiding range of 760 Kms. The latest update to the Gixxer is a single-channel ABS, which a lot of its competitors do not have. Having tough competition from Bajaj Pulsar 150, it gives a modern and sporty look, unlike the Pulsar. The sporty appeal of the bike catches young buyers towards it. The bike is available in two variants and is priced between Rs 77,015 to Rs 87,250 (ex-showroom).

Also Read: Suzuki GSX-R150 Looks Like a Worthy Adversary to Yamaha YZF-R15!

Best Bikes In India: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 81,490 to Rs 89,990
Engine	159.7 CC
Power/Torque	16.5 PS power/14.8 Nm Torque
Mileage	45 KMPL

The facelift, 4th version of TVS Apache is now a naked bike. Apache RTR 160 4V is a naked bike with complete classy looks. However, it also features aggressive looks thanks to its low-set headlamp, contoured single-piece seat, dual-tone side panels and an all-digital instrument console that includes a tripmeter and a clock. The bike runs on a 159.7 CC oil cooled engine that produces 16.5 PS worth power and 14.8 Nm worth torque. Apache offers the most powerful engine amongst its competitors with a touch of extra features. It gives a claimed mileage of 45 KMPL with a riding range of nearly 500 Kms. Apache is available in three variants – Front Disc, Rear Disc, and Fuel Injection Front/Rear Disc. It comes with a price tag starting from Rs 81,490 to Rs 89,990 (ex-showroom). The bike competes with Honda CB Hornet 160R and Pulsar NS160.

Also Read: TVS Apache RR310 – All You Need to Know

Best Bikes In India: Apache RTR 200 4V

Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 96,185 to Rs 109885
Engine	199cc
Power/Torque	21 BHP power/18Nm Torque
Mileage	40 KMPL

The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is doing quite well in the market and we have picked it to be best 200 CC naked bike in India. Apache RTR also comes with a naked bike look, however with a sleek body. It gets some good racing features like Splitter Clutch, Remora Racing Tyres, Racing Double-Barrel Exhaust, and a Fully Digital Instrument Cluster. Also, the top end variant comes with ABS, which some of its competitors do not offer. TVS Apache is powered by a 197. 8 CC air-cooled engine that produces 20.2 BHP worth power and 18.1 Nm worth torque. The bike records a mileage of 32 KMPL with a riding range of 384 Km. The bike competes with KTM Duke 200 and Pulsar NS200. Apache is available in five variants – STD, Carburettor, Fuel Injection, ABS, and Fuel Injection Ethanol. The range starts from Rs 93,685 – Rs 1.10 Lakh (ex-showroom).

Also Read: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200- Specification Comparison

Best Bikes In India: KTM RC 200

Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 1,76,640
Engine	199.5 CC
Power/Torque	25 BHP power/19 Nm Torque
Mileage	35 KMPL

Lately, a lot of sports bikes have been launched in India and luckily a couple of them are not that expensive. KTM RC 200 is our pick for the best sports bikes under 200 CC segment. The sporty looks with a fiery colour can make any sports bike lover fall for it. The decals on the side body of the bike are just too classy. Also, the small yet aggressive exhaust at the bottom of the bike defines the bike. The bike gets a 199.5 CC engine that produces 25 BHP worth of power and 19 Nm worth of torque. KTM gives mileage worth 35 KMPL with a riding range of 350 Kms. The bike comes with a price tag of RS 1,76,640 (ex-showroom). KTM RC 200 competes with Yamaha FZ R15, Honda CBR 250R and Pulsar RS 200.