Top 5 Budget Premium Commuters
The standard of living in India has been gradually increasing day by day. For a developing country like India, the premium commuter bike segment serves as one of the most attractive bike segment. As the majority of people in India use their bikes for commuting, the premium commuter segment provides performance as well as efficiency at an affordable cost. Here are a few Premium Commuters under a budget of Rs 1 lakh. Note that these are ex-showroom prices.
1) TVS APACHE RTR 160
The TVS Apache RTR costs between Rs.1.00 lakh and Rs.1.03 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. It comes with a 159.7cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, fuel-injected BS6 engine which produces maximum power 15.53PS/8400rpm and 13.9Nm/7000rpm. The TVS Apache name brand is quite famous on commuter roads and racetracks alike.
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It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. This bike is quite a value for money deal but with an older design. If you can stretch your budget a little more, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comes with new refreshed design and a more overall powerful bike. It produces 16.02 bhp at 8250rpm and 14.12Nm
2) Hero Xtreme 160R
Hero is one of the most famous and largest selling two-wheeler companies in India. The Hero Xtreme 160R costs between Rs.1.02 lakh and Rs.1.05 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. It comes with a 163cc, air-cooled 2 valve single cylinder OHC engine which produces 15.3 bhp at 8500rpm and 14Nm at 6000rpm.
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While this is the newest bike in the segment with an impressive suspension setup, get ready to have some negative experience with the Hero after-sales service if you choose this bike. While the Hero service network is the best, your overall experience with the service may not be the best every time. The Hero service department is not up to the mark.
3) Honda Unicorn
If the sporty-looking bikes in our list are not your taste, then the Honda Unicorn is made just for you. This premium commuter bike has old design, but comes with a long seat, updated engine and is the most comfortable bike for two passengers in our list. The styling of the bike though old looks classic and subtle for even older/mature fellows.
The ex-showroom Delhi price of Honda Unicorn is Rs.95,152. It comes with a 162.7cc engine which produces 12.91 bhp at 7500rpm and 14Nm at 5500rpm. It also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. Honda is second in terms of market share in India behind Hero.
4) Bajaj Pulsar 150
This made in India bike is among every young driver’s dream. Being a bajaj, spare parts of this bike are easily available. It is also quite affordable but you may face some slight issues with the overall fit and finish of the product. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs between Rs.92,627 and Rs.1.03 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. Like the Honda Unicorn, it is also quite a commuter-friendly bike and does not have outrageous sports bike design. It comes with a 149.5cc 2 valve, Twin spark BS6 DTS-I FI engine which produces 14bhp at 8000rpm and 13.25Nm at 6500rpm. It also comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and 3 variant options.
5) Revolt RV300
While not many people know about Revolt, this is the only electric bike in its segment. While the charging network in India is still in its development stage, we do have an electric bike for the enthusiast in India at an affordable price. The Revolt RV300 costs Rs.94,999 ex-showroom Delhi. It comes with a 1500W electric motor The RV300 comes with a 2.7 kWh battery operating at 60V producing 1.5W. It promises 180km of range in full charge.
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