Mega List: Most-Popular Bikes in India

Mega List: Most-Popular Bikes in India (Top 15)

There are many who begin the race but not all make it to the top. The same is the case with bikes, many designed, few launched but only a few made it to the list on the top. So, here's a list of bikes that not only are successful in their power and performance but will continue to rule hearts even after years of their launch.

1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0

Sporty stance and superb perf are the perfect adjectives to describe Yamaha R15 Version 2.0. It gets its power from a single cylinder 149.8cc, 4-stroke engine which can churn 16.8 Bhp at 8500 rpm and torque of 15 Nm at 7500 rpm. Yamaha R15 V2.0

Yamaha R15 has got bigger tyres and bigger discs on both wheels to support its braking system but there is no option for ABS. The bike goes completely smooth even beyond 8500 rpm. It has a top speed of 131 kmph and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 13.07 seconds. The bike can return a mileage of 35-40 kmpl in city rides. Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 1,18, 373 USP of Yamaha YZF R15 V2.0

World-class Performance
Lightweight @ just 136 Kg
Resemblance to R1 and R6

Know More about Yamaha R15: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/yamaha/r15 2. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Hats off to Bajaj for its untiring efforts to keep updating the Pulsar series and maintain its legacy. RS200 is another reason to honor Bajaj for its offerings. It is a fully-faired motorcycle which has got a decent yet noticeable styling features.

The motorcycle is powered by a 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine which can churn 24.2 Bhp of power at 9,750 rpm against a torque of 18.6 Nm at 8,000 rpm. You can hit a top speed of 140.8 kmph while riding on RS200. It returns a mileage of 30-35 kmpl in the city. You can take the bike from 0-100 kmph in just 9.92 seconds. USP of Bajaj Pulsar RS200

Performance
Projector Headlamps
Affordable Price
ABS (Optional)

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi):

Standard: Rs. 1,20,500
ABS: Rs. 1,32,500

Know More about Pulsar RS200: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/pulsar/pulsar-rs200 3. Honda CB Hornet 160R CB Hornet 160R is a fuel-efficient and stylish bike from Honda. The most noticeable feature about its design is its X shaped tail light above the rear wide tyre. The Hornet 160R is powered by a 162.71 cc, single cylinder engine which can generate 15.66 Bhp at 8500 rpm and 14.76 Nm at 6500 rpm. Honda CB Hornet 160R

CB Hornet has a well-designed engine based on HET (Honda Eco Technology). The bike has got a top speed of 110 kmph (company claimed) and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 16.3 seconds. CB Hornet 160R comes in two variants: CB Hornet-160R STD and CB Hornet-160R CBS. USP of CB Hornet 160R

CBS (Combined Braking System)
ARAI-certified mileage of 59kmpl
Macho Looks Plus Digital Console

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi):

Standard: Rs. 80,284
CBS: Rs. 84,783

Know More about CB Hornet 160R: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/honda/cb-hornet/cb-hornet-160r 4. TVS Apache RTR 200 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a 197.75 cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine with an oil-cooler to deliver an impressive power of 20.23 Bhp power at 8500 rpm and 18.1 Nm torque at 7000 rpm.

It has a naked street-fighter design with some excellent features like Draken inspired 10-spoke alloy wheels, a step up seat and a new exhaust system. The top speed of the bike has been found to be 128 kmph and it can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 12 seconds. The mileage of the bike comes out to be around 30-40 kmpl. USP of TVS Apache RTR 200

Draken Concept-inspired Looks
Cool Instrument Console
Great Value for Money
Pirelli Tyres (Optional)
Dual-Channel ABS (Optional)

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi):

Standard Non-ABS Carb variant: Rs. 88,990
Model with Pirelli Tyres: Not Launched Yet
ABS Model: Not Launched Yet

Know More about Apache RTR 200: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/tvs/apache/apache-rtr-200 5. KTM 200 Duke When it comes to stylish naked bikes in India, KTM Duke has left no stone unturned to leave its rivals behind. It has a unique styling and design that is actually new for the Indian markets. Be it the slim headlight with no visor or the simple mudguard at the front with wider tyres, everything speaks of its macho look. That's why it captures the customer's attention at first glance. KTM 200 Duke

The bike gets its power from the 199.5 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled engine which delivers 24.6 Bhp at 10000 rpm and 19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm. It can hit a top speed of 138 kmph and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 9.20 seconds. The mileage of the bike is 25-30 kmpl in city rides. USP of KTM Duke 200

Superb Performance & Hndling
Outstanding and Unbeatable Looks
Liquid-cooled Fuel Injected Engine
Light-weight (136kg)

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 1.43 lakh Know More about KTM 200 Duke: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/duke/duke-200 -------------------------------------------------- Click on Page 2 for next 5 bikes >>>> -------------------------------------------------- 6. Suzuki Gixxer Series Suzuki Gixxer is a sports commuter with a naked street-fighter look meant for people seeking a true performance bike. Its vibrant colors gets everyone's attention on the road. It gets its power from the 154.9 cc, air-cooled engine, which produces 14.6 Bhp at 8000 rpm and 14 Nm at 6000 rpm.

In terms of performance, Gixxer beats every bike in its segment including the FZ series. The Suzuki Gixxer SF can reach to a top speed of 127 kmph and returns a mileage of around 35-40 kmpl in the city conditions. USP of Gixxer Series

Best in Segment Performance
Value for Money
Fantabulous Looks & design
Very Informative Instrument Console

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi):

Gixxer 155: Rs. 76,726-Rs. 79,726
Gixxer SF: Rs. 85,272-Rs. 87,373
Gixxer SF MotoGP: Rs. 86,857-Rs. 88,857

Know More about Suzuki Gixxer Series: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/suzuki/gixxer 7. Bajaj Avenger 150 Street The Avenger Street 150 is a perfect partner for a city cruiser by Bajaj. It features an iconic street design, black finished alloy wheels, long wheel base and semi digital instrument console.

The bike has a 149cc engine producing 14.3 Bhp at 9,000 rpm and 12.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The approximate top speed of Avenger 150 Street is 100-105 kmph and the approx. mileage is 35-45 kmpl in city. USP of Avenger 150 Street

Comfortable Ride
Affordable Price
Umatchable color scheme
Beyond an Average Cruiser

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 75,500 Know More about Avenger 150: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/avenger/avenger-150-street 8. Yamaha FZ Family Yamaha introduced the FZ Series with a Blue Core engine concept which makes the motorcycle more efficient. The FZ series features a upgraded fairing, two piece seat, and also new cooling shrouds under the fuel tank. Yamaha FZS

The FZ-S Version 2.0 marked its entry with a unique style quotient and graphics. The FZ-S gets its power from the air-cooled, 149cc single-cylinder with fuel injection system to produce 12.9 Bhp of power and 12.8 Nm of torque. Yamaha claims that the FZ series has a 14 per cent improvement in terms of fuel economy as compared to previous bikes. USP of Yamaha FZ/FZS

Looks & Style
Fuel-injection
Good Mileage

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi):

FZ16: Rs. 74,491
FZ Fi: Rs. 80,196
FZS: Discontinued
FZS Fi: Rs. 82,259

Know More about Yamaha FZ Series: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/yamaha/fz 9. Bajaj Pulsar 220F The Pulsar 220F DTS-i called as the 'the Fastest Indian’ is built with high-spec technology to give a blistering performance. The Pulsar 220F carries forward the bold and aggressive styling of the Pulsar family.

It has got a 220cc, 4-stroke, air/oil-cooled DTSi engine to deliver power of 20.8 Bhp at 8500 rpm and 19.12 Nm torque at 7000 rpm. It can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 10.50 seconds. The bike offers a top speed of 134 kmph (speedometer shows 144 kmph) and has a respectable mileage of 30-40 kmpl. USP of Bajaj Pulsar 220F

Reasonably priced
Projector Headlight
Good Performance

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 88,200 Know More about Bajaj Pulsar 220F: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/pulsar/pulsar-220f 10. Kawasaki Ninja 300 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a sports bike which features some of the best aesthetics. This sports bike has got a thrilling speed of 182 kmph and takes just 6.73 seconds to jump from 0-100 kmph.

It gets its power from a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin 296cc engine with 8 valves which delivers 38.5 bhp at 11000 rpm and 27 Nm at 10000 rpm. The mileage of the bike comes out to be 15-20 kmpl in city and 20-25 kmpl on highways. The bike also feature impressive sharp twin headlights at the front and long V-shaped pointed visor mounted at the rear view mirrors in black. USP of Kawasaki Ninja 300

DOHC Twin-Cylinder Engine
Perfect Pricing for what it offers
6-speed Gearbox
Never-Aging Design

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 3,65,000 Know More about Kawasaki Ninja 300: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/kawasaki/ninja/ninja-300 ------------------------------------------------- Click on Page 3 for next 5 bikes >>>> -------------------------------------------------- 11. Bajaj V15 Bajaj has expressed its patriotic feelings through V15 which uses the metal from INS Vikrant on its fuel tank. It gets its power from the 149.5 cc engine with maximum power of 11.83 Bhp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 13 Nm at 5500 rpm. Bajaj V

It also features a special logo to commemorate the INS Vikrant. In terms of its design, it is a blend of cruiser, cafe racer and even retro street fighter. The top speed of Bajaj V15 is 109 kmph and it returns a mileage of 45 kmpl in city and 55 kmpl on highway. USP of Bajaj V15

Retro-modern Looks
Good Value for Money
Comfortable Riding Position
Removable Rear Seat Cowl

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 62,000 Know More about Bajaj V: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/v 12. Royal Enfield Classic 350 The heart beats and the eyes roll when the Enfield Classic 350 is on its royal journey on the road. To your surprise, Royal Enfield is one of the most popular bikes who's demand is still rising. RE Classic 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has got air-cooled, single cylinder, 4-stroke 346cc engine which churns out a power output of 19.8 Bhp at 5250 rpm against a torque of 28 Nm at 4000 rpm. It can hit a top speed of 120-125 kmph and has a mileage of 25-30 kmpl in city and 35-40 kmpl on highways. USP of Royal Enfield Classic 350

Powerful Engine/Torque
Good for Long Rides
Unique Retro Styling

Ex-showroom Price(Delhi): Rs. 1,29,000 Know More about RE Classic 350: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/royal-enfield/classic/classic-350 13. Hero Splendor Series The Splendor is one of the oldest commuter bikes in India which was launched in 1994. The Hero Splendor comes in many avatars that includes Hero Splendor+, Splendor Pro, Super Splendor, Pro Classic, Splendor iSmart.

The splendor series is decently loaded with features like alloy wheels, styled instrument console, optional disc brakes and much more. The Splendor PRO has got 124.7 cc engine which can produce 9 Bhp of power and 10.35 Nm of torque. The mileage of the bike comes out to be 70 kmpl in the city rides and the top speed is around 90 kmph. Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 50,000- Rs. 53,600 USP of Hero Splendor Series

Vast Service Network
Excellent Mileage
Pricing- The biggest USP

Know More about Hero Splendor: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/hero/splendor 14. Honda Livo If you are a young bike enthusiast looking for a stylish yet economical bike- Honda Livo could be your perfect answer. The Livo resembles with CB Twister in terms of front design and with CB Unicorn from the side. Along with an aggressive design, it also has an aggressive headlight cluster.

Livo gets its power from the 109.19 cc engine which produces 8.2 Bhp at 7500 rpm and 8.63 Nm at 5500 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and can hit a top speed of 86 kmph. Honda claims Livo's mileage to be 74 kmpl. USP of Honda Livo

Good Mileage
Attractive styling
Good for a Start

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi):

Drum Brake: Rs. 53,349
Disc Brake: Rs. 55,852

Know More about Honda Livo: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/honda/livo 15. Hero Glamour Series The mid-sized commuter fighter Hero Glamour made it to Indian market in around 2005 and since then it has undergone many changes. The body graphics are responsible for the sporty flair of the bike.

It is powered by a 124.7cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC engine which can yield power output of 9.1 bhp at 7000 rpm and torque output of 10.35 Nm at 4000 rpm. The bike returns a mileage of around 50-60 kmpl in city rides. USP of Hero Glamour Series

Fi technology
Superb Mileage
Affordable Price

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): Rs. 55,925-Rs. 65,600 Know More about Hero Glamour: http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/hero/glamour Apart from the list above (top 15 bikes), there are some more bikes, which are popular among Indian buyers, click on Page 4 to view the quick list >>>>

Quick List of Popular Bikes (not included in Top 15)