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Top 10 Performance Bikes in India Under INR 1.50 Lakh

Top 10 Performance Bikes in India Under INR 1.50 Lakh

Performance fans of India have more options than ever when spending under INR 1.50 lakh in India. The most effective option that one can buy in India starts from Yamaha R15 V3 as the motorcycle balances the performance and low cost of ownership factor for the buyers. On the other hand, Honda CB Hornet is here for those buyers who need proper street bike feel with the least amount of initial investment in the form of downpayment. Here are the performance bikes you can buy in India under INR 1.50 lakh.

Top 10 Performance Bikes in India

Under INR 1.50 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)

  1. Yamaha R15 V3 ABS: INR 1.39 lakh
  2. Yamaha FZ25 ABS: INR 1.33 lakh
  3. KTM 125 Duke ABS: INR 1.18 lakh
  4. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 ABS: INR 1.12 lakh
  5. TVS Apache RTR 200 ABS: INR 1.11 lakh
  6. Bajaj Pulsar 220F ABS: INR 1.05 lakh
  7. Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi ABS: INR 1.01 lakh
  8. Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS: INR 94,180
  9. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Fi: INR 92,145
  10. Hero Xtreme 200R ABS: INR 89,900
Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom Delhi. The performance bikes listed above have been sorted according to the price in descending order. Except the Yamaha R15 V3 and FZ25, all of the motorcycles are priced under INR 1.50 lakh (on-road). The approximate on-road price of R15 V3 is INR 1.65 lakh, and the FZ25 can be had for around INR 1.60 lakh (on-road). [caption id="attachment_363692" align="aligncenter" width="1211"]Yamaha R15 V3 Yamaha R15 V3[/caption] Yamaha has climbed the ladder up when compared to others in terms of price. The addition of ABS and bringing all-new features into the segment has taken the price up for even the 150cc models. R15 V3 is still the most powerful option for full-faired motorcycle lovers while FZ25 can take down almost the entire list with its performance quotient. [caption id="attachment_326007" align="aligncenter" width="576"]KTM 125 Duke KTM 125 Duke[/caption] KTM 125 Duke is for those who need performance components with a compact engine. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS200 with single channel ABS at INR 1.12 lakh while RTR 200 4V is the closest rival with INR 1.11 lakh price tag. The motorcycle comes with dual channel ABS. Bajaj Pulsar 220F is another great machine with single channel ABS for INR 1.05 lakh while Gixxer SF with Fi and ABS can be had for INR 1.01 lakh. Honda CB Hornet is for buyers who need peace of mind during ownership and impressive mileage while RTR 160 4V from TVS comes with fuel injection on the top variant. The most economical motorcycle on the list is Hero Xtreme 200R with INR 89,900 worth price tag.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

  1. Yamaha R15 V3: Dual Channel
  2. Yamaha FZ25: Dual Channel
  3. KTM 125 Duke: Single Channel
  4. Bajaj Pulsar NS200: Single Channel
  5. TVS Apache RTR 200: Dual Channel
  6. Bajaj Pulsar 220F: Single Channel
  7. Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi: Single Channel
  8. Honda CB Hornet 160R: Single Channel
  9. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Fi: No ABS
  10. Hero Xtreme 200R: Single Channel

Top 10 Performance Bikes in India

Quick Specifications & Top Speed

[caption id="attachment_363691" align="aligncenter" width="1193"]2019 Yamaha R15 V3 ABS 2019 Yamaha R15 V3 ABS[/caption]

Yamaha R15 V3 Specs

Displacement 155.1 cc
Maximum Power 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 6
Seat Height 815 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 142 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 11 litres
Top Speed 136 kmph
[caption id="attachment_383431" align="aligncenter" width="750"]2019 Yamaha FZ25 ABS 2019 Yamaha FZ25 ABS[/caption]

Yamaha FZ25 Specs

Displacement 249 cc
Maximum Power 20.9 HP @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque 20 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 795 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 152 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres
Top Speed 134 kmph
[caption id="attachment_326017" align="aligncenter" width="924"]KTM 125 Duke ABS KTM 125 Duke[/caption]

KTM 125 Duke Specs

Displacement 124.7 cc
Maximum Power 14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm
Maximum Torque 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 6
Seat Height 818 mm
Ground Clearance 175 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 148 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.2 litres
Top Speed 115 kmph
[caption id="attachment_326019" align="aligncenter" width="1228"]Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Bajaj Pulsar NS200[/caption]

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Specs

Displacement 199.5 cc
Maximum Power 23.5 HP @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 6
Seat Height 805 mm
Ground Clearance 169 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 154 kg (ABS)
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Top Speed 136 kmph
[caption id="attachment_393431" align="aligncenter" width="861"]TVS Apache RTR 200 4V TVS Apache RTR 200 4V[/caption]

TVS Apache RTR 200 Specs

Displacement 197.75 cc
Maximum Power 20.5 HP @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque 18.1 NM @ 7000 RPM
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 800 mm
Ground Clearance 180 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 149 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Top Speed 129 kmph
[caption id="attachment_196577" align="aligncenter" width="900"]TVS Apache RTR 160 4V TVS Apache RTR 160 4V[/caption]

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Fi Specs

Displacement 159.7 cc
Maximum Power 16.8 HP @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque 14.8 NM @ 6500 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 800 mm
Ground Clearance 180 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 147 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Top Speed 114 kmph
[caption id="attachment_194740" align="aligncenter" width="822"]Suzuki Gixxer SF Suzuki Gixxer SF[/caption]

Suzuki Gixxer SF Fi Specs

Displacement 154.9 cc
Maximum Power 14.6 BHP @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque 14 NM @ 6000 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 780 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 139 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Top Speed 118 kmph
[caption id="attachment_199468" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]Honda CB Hornet 160R Honda CB Hornet 160R[/caption]

Honda CB Hornet 160R Specs

Displacement 162.71 cc
Maximum Power 14.90 HP @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque 14.50 NM @ 6500 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 790 mm
Ground Clearance 164 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 140 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Top Speed 110 kmph
[caption id="attachment_154922" align="aligncenter" width="857"]Bajaj Pulsar 220F Bajaj Pulsar 220F[/caption]

Bajaj Pulsar 220F Specs

Displacement 220 cc
Maximum Power 20.93 HP @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque 18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 795 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 155 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 litres
Top Speed 134 kmph
[caption id="attachment_185082" align="aligncenter" width="829"]Hero Xtreme 200R Hero Xtreme 200R[/caption]

Hero Xtreme 200R Specs

Displacement 199.6 cc
Maximum Power 18.1 Bhp @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Number of Gears 5
Seat Height 795 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 148 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.5 litres
Top Speed 112 kmph
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