Best Budget Bikes of India

Motorcycles have permeated almost every nook and corner of India. This growing need of motorcycles in the Indian households has led to the manufacture of bikes targeted towards Indian needs.

Motorcycles now start at surprisingly affordable price tags and dominate the Indian roads. Here are some popular motorcycles under Rs. 65,000 that score high on looks and performance.

• Bajaj

  Bajaj Auto Ltd. targets entry-level buyers and rolls out several budget bikes every year. Bajaj Pulsar is one of the award-winning bikes and highly popular. The Pulsar 135LS comes with a powerful 4-stroke DTSi engine.

  The Bajaj Discover and Platina are the other bikes that offer superior, best-in-the-class performance. Their basic models start at Rs. 48,000 and Rs. 44,547 respectively.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  Bajaj Pulsar 135LS	134.66	63,549
  Bajaj Discover 100 4G	94.38	48,000
  Bajaj Platina 100 KS Alloy	102	42,541

• Hero

  Hero MotoCorp Ltd., formerly known as the Hero Honda, is the largest two-wheeler manufacturer of the world. It offers numerous choices to commuters, starting from Hero HF Dawn that costs Rs. 38,470. Other hugely popular 100-110 cc bikes such as Splendor, Passion, and Deluxe are high on style and performance, and definitely worth their price.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  Hero HF Deluxe	97.2	43,000
  Hero PassionXPRO	109.1	49,525
  Hero Splendor Plus	97.2	45,850
  Hero HF Dawn	97.2	39,470

• TVS

  TVS Motor Company is notable for innovations such as India's first two-seater moped - TVS 50 cc. Headquartered in Chennai, TVS competes with the industry leaders in motorcycle manufacturing and produces commuter-friendly budget bikes such as Sport, Phoenix and Star City Plus.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  TVS Sport	99.7	36,880
  TVS Phoenix	124.53	52,280
  TVS Star City Plus	109.7	44,000

• Mahindra

  Primarily known as the largest tractor manufacturer across the world, Mahindra has a limited range of motorcycles. The models Centuro and Pantero feature a Micro Chip Ignited-5 engine that guarantees a long-lasting performance.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  Mahindra Centuro	106.7	43,000
  Mahindra Pantero	106.7	39,650

• Suzuki

  Suzuki specializes in a variety of vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and outboard marine engines, etc. It manufactures super bikes that are among the most coveted engineering marvels. Suzuki's Hayate and Sling Shot compete with the other commuter-manufacturing brands.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  Suzuki Hayate	112.8	53,023
  Suzuki Sling Shot	124	58,361

• Honda

  Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is famous for technological research and development of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. It also ranks high in production of potential racing machines. On the domestic front, its bikes Dream Yuga, Shine and CB Twister drive a hard bargain in terms of price and performance.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  Honda Dream Yuga	110	44,085
  Honda Shine	124	55,524
  Honda CB Twister	109.19	45,159

• Yamaha

  Yamaha Motor Company has won 39 world championships in motorcycle racing, a testimony to its high performance and durability. Among the many models, Yamaha's Cruxboasts is a huge hit in rural India due to its low price, simplicity and rugged appeal. Meanwhile, with the same displacement capacity, Yamaha YBR flaunts an added style that appeals to the youth.

  Name	Displacement (cc)	Price (in Rs. Delhi Ex-Showroom)
  Yamaha YBR	106	46,465
  Yamaha Crux	106	39,667

A budget motorcycle, apart from being stylish and durable, must exude power and be cost-effective at the same time. Along with the above motorcycle manufacturing companies, many others also offer a wide range of options to choose from. Thus, whether commuting or travelling for pleasure, one can have an efficient bike that performs as well as it looks.