Everyone does not wish to spend lakh rupees on bike. But that doesn’t mean the customer has to compromise on style and technology. There are several impressive bikes that come with affordable price tag. Let’s take a look top five bikes that are available below eighty thousand rupees in India.
Yamaha FZ16
Yamaha’s bike is loaded with advanced technology and stylish features that can offer superior performance compared to other bikes in this price range.
The bike is fitted with 153 cc four-stroke engine. Its top speed is 107 KMPH, and offers mileage of 45 to 48 KMPL according to experts.
FZ16’s weight is 135 kg, and its seat height is 790 mm. Disc brakes in the front, and drum brakes in the rear may not be able to impress everyone. The bike offers balanced ride with its telescopic front suspension and swing-arm suspension in the rear.
Yamaha FZ16 comes with price tag of around Rs 77, 000, plus taxes. Price changes according to applicable local and state taxes. Panther black, Raider red, and Ambush blue are some of the color options available.
Yamaha SZ S
Yamaha SZ S variant’s looks match FZ16’s design. The bike is fitted with 153 cc four-stroke air cooled engine. Disk brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear are just about satisfactory. The telescopic front suspension and swing arm rear suspension system does manage to offer balanced ride. This bike’s seat height is 802 mm, so this can also prove to be good option for tall riders.
According to bike experts, Yamaha SZ S offers mileage between 50 to 55 KMPL and can reach top speed of 103 KMPH. Bike’s overall weight is 133 kg; its fuel tank capacity is 14 liters.
Yamaha SZ S comes with price tag of around Rs 72,000 plus taxes. Price may vary depending on taxes. Red and black are some of the popular color options available.
Apache RTR 160
RTR 160 is one of TVS’s most popular bike models in the country.
Bike’s 17 inch alloy wheels, impressive digital instrument console, muscular tank, and bike’s overall sporty look is good enough to attract prospect customers inside the showroom. RTR 160 is equipped with 159.7cc four-stroke engine. Bike is fitted with petal disc brake in the front and drum brake in the rear. Braking system seems good enough to control the vehicle at its top speed of 118 KMPH.
RTR 160’s suspension system is also impressive. Telescopic forks manage front suspension, while gas filled shock absorber with spring manages the rear suspension.
Bike’s weight is 137 kg, and seat height is 790 mm. As far as mileage is concerned, this vehicle can offer 50 to 56 KMPL. It comes with price tag of Rs 67, 000 to Rs 70,000. Price may vary as per applicable taxes.
Hero Xtreme
The bike is fitted with 149.2 cc four-stroke, air cooled engine that offers mileage of around 50 to 55 KMPL according to user reviews.
Standard variant offers disc brake in the front and internal expanding shoe type brake in the rear, but you can also opt for disc brake in the rear.
Hydraulic (telescopic) front suspension system combined with gas filled rectangular swing arm shock-absorber in the rear, offers balanced ride even on rough roads.
Bike’s overall weight is around 145 kg, while its fuel tank capacity is 12.1 litres. Hero Xtreme’s disc and drum brake variants are priced between Rs 66,000 and Rs 69,000. Prices may vary depending on taxes.
Pulsar 180 DTS-i
This bike has changed Bajaj’s fortune. It can be considered one of company’s most popular bikes. Pulsar 180 DTS-i can manage to attract eyeballs even in this era of bikes like KTM Duke and more.
Pulsar 180 DTS-i is loaded with 178.6 cc four-stroke air cooled engine. Experts suggest that the bike’s top speed is 115 KMPH, and it offers mileage of 50 to 54 KMPL. Disc brake in the front and drum brake in the rear offer great control over the bike while driving in city areas and highway.
Fuel tank’s capacity is 15 liters, and the vehicle’s overall weight is 145 kg. Telescopic suspension in the front and nitrox shock absorber in the rear manages to offer comfortable ride.
Pulsar 180 DTS-i is available in red, sapphire blue, pearl white and ebony black color. The bike comes with price tag of around Rs 74,000. Price may vary depending on various state and local taxes.