Top 7 Best Bikes under Rs. 1.25 Lakhs: Indians are crazy about bikes. The automobile industry for bikes is changing fast for India and most importantly more and more buyers and makers are getting engaged in the industry. There was a time when the fuel economic and affordable bikes were mostly sold in India. However, the trends have changed and sports bikes are also seen now on Indian roads. Some bikes are neither sports and but give an equal feel of it and these are affordable as well.
Top 7 Best Bikes under Rs. 1.25 Lakhs in India 2021
Here are the Top 7 bikes under Rs. 1.25 Lakhs that are available in 2021:
1. Bajaj Avenger Street 160
Along with a 1.05 lakh price tag and a price tag of 1.05 lakh, this Avenger Street 160 also boasts that it is the only cruiser on this list. The Avenger remains true to its predecessors’ style but is also up-to-date with the latest styling features. What drives this vehicle is a 160cc, air-cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 15 horsepower at 8,500 RPM and a maximum force that is 13.7 Nm at 7,000 rpm. Unfortunately, it’s only got one-channel ABS. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, reliable cruiser that is tested and tried and a proven engine, this is the right motorcycle that is right for you.
2. Hero Xtreme 160R
The Hero Xtreme 160R is priced at 1.11 1 lakh to buy the most expensive model, which comes with disc brakes on either end. The styling is also good. Xtreme 160R is at par with the other models in this category, which includes that of the Yamaha FZ range, Bajaj Pulsars, and The TVS Apaches. The force of the motor comes from the 163-cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine which produces 15.23 horsepower at 8,000 rpm. It also has a maximum torque is 14.3 Nm with 6,000 RPM. It is connected to a five-speed gearbox. We only get one ABS channel in this bike.
3. Honda X-Blade
The Hornet is getting an upgrade and is now able to leave the 160-cc range and is now an X-Blade the Honda’s main competitor in this market. The stylish bike is powered by the 162.71-cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 13.87 horsepower at 8,000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 14.7 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The package is available for just Rs 1.13 lakh. Another option offered by Honda is the dependable Honda Unicorn. The brand new Unicorn isn’t sporting any major visual changes, aside from the inclusion of an engine kill switch. The power is generated by a 162.7-cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 12.9 horsepower at 7,500 rpm with optimum torque of 14 Nm at 5500 RPM. It comes with ABS that is single-channel the bike costs Rs 97,356 and is an example of BS6 bikes that cost less than Rs 1.25 lakh due to its remarkable warranty.
4. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Its BS4 TVS Apache RTR160 4V is an excellent bike overall, as well. In its BS6 model, it has been given several changes. The most notable among them is the “Glide Through Traffic’ feature which allows for easy, low-speed riding through traffic that is stop-and-go. The new headlamp with LED is the only significant design modification. In the engine area, the motorcycle is now equipped with an oil cooler in the form of a small one. The 159.7-cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine can produce 17.63 horsepower at 9,250 rpm, and the maximum torque is 14.73 Nm at 7,250 rpm. It also has one-channel ABS and the most powerful version is priced at 1.12 lakh.
Other options from the TVS Apache stable include the RTR 160 2V as well as the RTR 180. The prices are 1.06 lakh and 1.06 lakh and 1.10 lakh. 1.10 lakh, respectively. So due to its features and price, it also comes under list of Top 7 Best Bikes under Rs. 1.25 Lakhs.
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5. Yamaha FZ-Fi
It is the Yamaha FZ-Fi has one of the most compact engines of the bunch. The 149-cc, air-cooled single-cylinder motor produces 12.4 horsepower at 7,250 rpm, and the maximum torque is 13.6 Nm at 5,500 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The design has been given minor adjustments and the bike has connectivity to smartphones via Bluetooth. Although it is the smallest of BS6 bikes, it’s definitely not the most affordable due to its price of 1.08 lakh. 1.08 lakh.
6. FZ-X
Other options within other options in the FZ lineup include FZ version 3.0 which is priced at 1.05 lakh. If you’re looking to get something completely different and distinctive, there’s the new FZ-X which has been greeted by a plethora of mixed reviews. With its distinctive design, the FZ’s stable engine, and smartphone connectivity, the FZ-X comes for 1.20 lakh.
As we mentioned earlier as previously mentioned, all prices listed within the report were for showrooms only. This means that some of these BS6 motorcycles could cost more than Rs 1.25 lakh after tax by just a few thousand rupees. If you have an inflexible budget of 1.25 million, it seems that you will not have many options unless you’re willing to reduce your dream to a less powerful motorcycle. This is the negative aspect of this battle against pollution.
7. Pulsar NS 160
Another model available from the home of Bajaj is the Pulsar NS 160. The compact streetfighter has all the beautiful features of its bigger sibling and is powered through the mill which is the engine of the Avenger Street 160. The NS 160 it makes 17.2 horsepower at 9,000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 14.6 Nm at 7,250 rpm. It has a price of 1.12 lakh.
Other options from the Pulsar range are Pulsar 150 twin disc (Rs 1.05 lakh) and Pulsar 150 dual disc (Rs 1.05 lakh) as well as Pulsar 180 twin disc (Rs 1.05 lakh) and Pulsar 180 (Rs 1.10 lakh). So due to its features and price, it also comes under list of Top 7 Best Bikes under Rs. 1.25 Lakhs.
