In India, the 150-200cc motorcycle segment attracts buyers who want a noticeable step up in terms of performance, highway capability, and overall hardware compared to a 100-110cc commuter bike, but without sacrificing fuel economy significantly or moving into a much more expensive territory. So, for those wanting to enter this segment without spending too much, here are five of the most affordable 150-200cc bikes in India currently on sale.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi, and the bikes are listed in ascending order of price.
Hero Xtreme 160R
Rs 1.09 lakh
The Xtreme 160R is powered by a 163.2cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 15hp and 14Nm of torque. The motorcycle is available in two colour options: Stealth Black and Matt Pearl White, and costs Rs 1.09 lakh, which makes it good value for money because it costs just Rs 1,629 more than the top variant of the smaller Xtreme 125R.
Honda Unicorn
Rs 1.11 lakh
The Honda Unicorn has been around for over two decades now and is a name synonymous with practicality and reliability. It is powered by a 162.7cc engine that produces 13hp and 14.58Nm, and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. This Honda bike also uses a rear monoshock suspension setup and has 187mm of ground clearance despite its low 798mm seat height, which should be useful on broken patches of road. It also comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, LED headlamp, and USB charging port.
TVS Apache RTR 160 2V
Rs 1.12 lakh - 1.27 lakh
The Apache RTR 160 is a sporty commuter powered by a 159.7cc engine that produces 15.82hp and 13.85Nm, making it one of the most powerful machines on this list. The bike is equipped with an LED headlamp and tail-lamp, a digital instrument cluster, and has three ride modes: Rain, Urban and Sport. These modes adjust the power delivery as well as the peak outputs, and, hence, the top speed differs across modes.
Honda SP160
Rs 1.13 lakh - 1.19 lakh
The Honda SP160 is based on the same platform as the Honda Unicorn but features more contemporary styling, borrowing design cues from the smaller SP125. It is powered by a 162.7cc engine that produces 13hp and 14.5Nm. The motorcycle is equipped with a Bluetooth-compatible TFT display, enabling call and music controls. It also gets an LED headlamp and tail-lamp, a USB Type-C charging port, and single-channel ABS as standard. Unlike the Unicorn, the SP160 comes with a rear disc brake, which should bring more reassuring and consistent braking performance.
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Rs 1.13 lakh - 1.26 lakh
The Pulsar N160 is powered by a 164.82cc, air- and oil-cooled engine that produces 15.9hp and 14.65Nm. This Bajaj bike is available with both single-seat and split-seat options and comes equipped with a digital console with Bluetooth connectivity. The top variant adds three riding modes (Rain, Road, and Off-Road) along with turn-by-turn navigation functionality. If you are considering getting the N160, look past the single-channel ABS variant and stretch your budget by Rs 2,500-4,000 for the dual-channel ABS-equipped version. It is the best value for money.
Vishal Venugopal
Ved Janve
