Bikes have become a very big necessity for the majority of the citizens here in India. It has become such a reliability that you manage to use them on daily basis. The motorcycle industry has been ruling the market for over 50 years and counting. It started way back in the year 1955, where the Indian government started reliable motorcycles for the Indian Army and the police for patrolling the border. Bullet 350cc from the Royal Enfield Company of UK was the first batch that was received and assembled at Chennai. Since then there have been many bikes that have been in a huge demand and some of them are considered to be as the best bikes in India.
As years pass by we have seen some of the latest features that have been added on to bikes that are manufactured by TVS motors, LML India, Bajaj, Hero Honda. Every year there are a set of bikes that boom in the market where Kawasaki Ninja, Bajaj Avenger and Honda Unicorn Dazzler are some of the popular bikes in the Past. This time we have brought a list of the top bikes in India based on their popularity, reviews and price.
Top 10 Bikes in India
#10 Yahama YZF R15 V3
Showroom Price:- INR 1,25,000/-
Mileage:- 35kmpl
Number of cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 155cc
Weight:- 139Kg
This bike has changed the 150cc segment in the Indian market. The R15 V3 promises to completely reduce the gap with technology. The rear side panels here have a very Ducati like style gap between them. The top speed of this bike is 145 km/ph with Deltabox frame.It is available in thunder grey and racing blue colours.
#9 TVS Apache RTR 160
Showroom Price:- INR 76,500/-
Mileage:- 50kmpl
Number of Cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 160cc
Weight:- 135kg
TVS motors had launched Apache brand in India in the year 2007, out of which the Apache RTR 160 has been a solo hit since then which was followed by Apache RTR 180 and Apache RTR 180 ABS. This is considered to be as one of the best bikes in India. It goes up to a top speed of 118kmph. It has a dual disc brake and it is priced at INR 76,500/-
#8 Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i
Showroom Price:- INR 93,186/-
Mileage:- 40kmpl
Number of Cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 220cc
Weight:- 155kg
It is one of the most successful bikes of Bajaj and is one of the top bikes in India. It has a Digital twin spark engine which is one of the most powerful engines. It offers a great torque. It also goes up to a top speed of 144kmph with may more advanced features, this bike is available at a price of 93,000/-.
#7 Honda CB Shine
Showroom Price:- INR 57,804/-
Mileage:- 65kmpl
Number of Cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 125cc
Weight:- 120kg
CB Shine is a 125 cc motorcycle that is developed by Honda for the market segment. Available at a very affordable rate this bike gives a very respectable performance with really good efficiency.This bike is available in all colours i.e Black, Metallic, Geny Grey Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic and Sports Red. It is considered to be as one of the best bikes in India 150cc.
#6 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Showroom Price:- INR 93,009/-
Mileage:- 41kmpl
Number of cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 197.75cc
Weight:- 148kg
The Apache RTR 200 4V is a rather major step from Apache RTR 180. This model has undergone some major changes in terms of technological and looks wise. This bike is one of the top bikes in India and is available in Matte Yellow, Red, Matte Black and White.
#5 Hero Passion PRO i3s
Showroom Price:- INR 48,950/-
Mileage:- 84kmpl
Number of cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 97.20 cc
Weight:- 115kg
This bike is considered to be as one of the best bikes in India with a very affordable rate. Hero Passion bike is mainly available in colours of Black with Heavy Grey, Force Silver, Bronze yellow and Mystic White. The equated monthly instalment (EMI) for purchasing this two-wheeler vehicle starts from 1,554.
#4 Suzuki Intruder 150
Showroom Price:- INR 1,05,269/-
Mileage:- 44kmpl
Number of Cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 154.90cc
Weight:- 148kg
Suzuki Intruder has a series of cruiser motorcycles that are made by Suzuki from the year 1985 to 2005. Mainly after 2005, the Intruder lineup was completely replaced by Boulevard range. Suzuki Intruder 150 is powered by a 154.9cc air-cooled petrol engine seen on the similar Gixer 150. It has a fuel tank almost 11 litres and braking is done by disc brakes fitted at both ends.
#3 Bajaj Avenger 220 DTS-i
Showroom Price:- INR 1,05,000/-
Mileage:- 45kmpl
Number of cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 219.8cc
Weight:- 154.5kg
Bajaj Avenger 220 DTS-i gives you a completely different experience. This bike is designed for the youth genre. This bike develops a maximum torque of 17.5 Nm @ 7000 RPM and output of 19.03 PS. The weight of this bike is about 154.5 Kgs. The price of the bike is around 1.05 lakhs.
#2 Bajaj Dominar 400
Showroom Price:- INR 1,50,000/-
Mileage:- 26.50kmpl
Number of Cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 373.3cc
Weight:- 182kg
Bajaj Dominar 400 has a very amazing look and dimensions are classy. The styling is similar to that of CS400 concept with key additions that are made to the bike. It has a sculpted body and an aggressive stance that gives the bike a very muscular look. One of the best bikes in India so far released in the year 2018.
#1 Royal Enfield Classic 350
Showroom Price:- INR 1,39,039/-
Mileage:- 37kmpl
Number of cylinders:- 1
Engine displacement:- 125cc
Weight:- 120kg
When it comes to Royal Enfield, you have no stone left unturned, one of the classiest bikes with the most stylish look ever released. This bike has been used mostly by individuals in India between there 20’s-40’s. This bike is available in colours including Black, Blue, Maple Brown, Rebel Red metallic. What started out as motorcycles for police patrolling is now one of the leading bikes in India. Which is why it has made to the list of the Top 10 bikes in India.
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