Top 5 Performance Bikes in India under INR 2 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi)

Looking for a bike that gives you the much loved adrenaline rush, charismatic design combined with brilliant performance? Here are top five budget-friendly performance bikes in India.

1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0 (Rs. 1.18 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi)

Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 is powered by a single cylinder 149.8cc, 4-stroke engine capable to generate 16.8 Bhp at 8500 rpm and torque of 15 Nm at 7500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Due to its world-class performance and lightweight body weighing 136 kg, it is a popular bike in this segment. You would not experience heavy vibrations till 8500 rpm which suggests that the engine is quite refined. The bike has a top speed of 131 kmph and can sprint from 0-100km/hour in 13.07 seconds. It returns mileage of 35 kmpl in city and 45 kmpl on highway.

The wheelbase of 1345 mm and wide tyres of the bike are responsible for a safe ride and good grip. The front and rear of the bike are fitted with disc brakes along with telescopic suspension in front and linked type mono-cross in rear. Yamaha R15 features the first ever sporty stance in premium bikes in India. Its aerodynamic design offers a comfortable position to the rider and the low seat height of 800 mm gives more confidence to the rider. However, the downside of the bike is unavailability of ABS even as an option and an uncomfortable seating position for the pillion rider.

Price (Ex-showroom Delhi): Rs. 1,18, 373

Complete Tech Specs & Review:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/yamaha/r15/yzf-r15-version-2

2. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 (Rs. 1.20 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi)

The brand ‘Pulsar’ has made its place in the Indian market due to its affordability and performance. The new Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has even increased its brand value. This full faired two-wheeler giant features a decent styling with a noticeable busy design. The motorcycle gets the same powerplant as for Pulsar 200NS but with a fuel-injected version. Fuel-injection leads to a crisper throttle response and helps to curb the cold starting problems and also result in hike in power output marginally.

The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has a 199.5cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine capable to churn 24.2 BHP of power @ 9,750 rpm against a torque of 18.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm. It has a six-speed gearbox for power transmission to the rear-wheel. The bike features the same suspension, brakes and frame as on Pulsar 200NS. Also, to add on its features, Pulsar RS200 offers an option for ABS which makes it first bike by Bajaj to have ABS. The bike offers a top speed of 140.8 kmph and gives a mileage of 35-45 kmpl (approx.). The downside of the bike is its high kerb weight of 165 kg and its styling. Otherwise, the bike excels in engine performance and offers a good handling as well.

Price (Ex-showroom Delhi)

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

Complete Tech Specs & Review:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/pulsar/pulsar-rs200

3. Honda CBR250R (Rs. 1.60 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi)

The Honda CBR 250R is a versatile motorcycle due to the comfort of riding it offers along with sorted ergonomics. So, that’s why the bike has become a popular choice for both daily commuting and long distance traveling. The design of the bike has been derived from the VFR series of sports tourer labeling ‘Honda CBR 250R’ as the most comfortable performance motorcycle in this segment. The bike is powered by 249.6 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, engine capable to generate 26.15 Bhp at 8,500 rpm and 22.9 Nm at 7,000 rpm.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox to transmit power to the rear-wheel through chain drive. With its 163 kg kerb weight the bike offers a top speed of 145 kmph and accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 8.90 seconds. The bike gives a mileage of 30 kmpl in city and 40 kmpl on the highway. It has a ground clearance of 145 mm, seat height of 780 mm, wheelbase of 1367 mm and fuel tank capacity of 13 litres.  The bike has disc brakes at both front and rear and also offers ABS as an option. The bike misses out the styling features in comparison to the next-gen CBR250R available in international markets.

Price (ex-showroom Delhi)

Standard variant: Rs. 1,60,585
ABS-variant: Rs. 1,89,592

Complete Tech Specs & Review:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/honda/cbr250r/cbr250r-std

4. Benelli TNT 25 (Rs. 1.68 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi)

DSK Benelli’s is the most economical offering for the Indian market which makes it stand among other street fighter bikes in this segment. It resembles a bit with the KTM 200 Duke but has a lot more to offer. Although it features a basic design but the white and red combination of the body along with decent looking alloy wheels manages to make its presence marked on the road. The TNT 25 gets its power from a 249cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled engine capable to produce 28.16 Bhp @ 9800 rpm and 21.61 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The bike is mated to six speed gearbox and has an electronic fuel injection system for more precision in fuel usage.

The bike has a top speed 145 kmph and returns a mileage of 25 kmpl in city and 35 kmpl on highway. The TNT25 offers a comfortable riding position due to its low seat height of 780 mm. The bike features upside down telescopic forks front suspension and mono shock absorber rear suspension. The braking duties are done by 280 mm petal disc at the front and a 240 mm petal disc for the rear. The Benelli TNT 250 is not equipped with ABS(Anti-lock Braking System). The suspension abilities of the bike help in avoiding obstacles giving the rider a smooth experience. Its high price, limited number of showrooms, and ABS unavailability makes it a secondary choice by the customers.

Price (ex-showroom Delhi)

Standard variant: Rs. 1,68,000
Premium variant: Rs. 1,75,000

Complete Tech Specs & Review:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/benelli/tnt/tnt-250

5. KTM 390 Duke (Rs. 1.95 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi)

The KTM 390 Duke brought a big revolution in the Indian two-wheeler market with its customers getting first-time access to ABS, USD forks, and Metzeler tyres as standard offerings. The KTM 390 Duke’s 373cc motor which can develop 43 Bhp @ 9500 rpm and 35Nm of torque @ 7250 rpm adds icing on the cake. The bike has a top speed of 169 kmph and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 5.6 seconds, giving the rider a full-fledged feel of a performance bike. It returns a mileage of 20 kmpl in city and 30 kmpl on the highway. With its brilliant performance and affordability, KTM 390 has put big questions on super sports bikes costing six times more than it.

KTM 390 Duke will keep the enthusiasm of the rider with its light and convenient handling. It features stability at high speeds and cornering abilities due to the broad tyres and the racing inspired suspension system. The high stability of the bike is due to its wheelbase of 1367 mm and the high ground clearance of 170 mm enhances the off road ability of the bike. The bike has made its place in the hearts of the stunt riders due to its lightweight and option to turn off the ABS while performing the stunts. Although the bike has engine heating up issues while riding in the city but still it is complete value for money due to its high performance and features.

Price (ex-showroom Delhi): Rs. 1,95,000

Complete Tech Specs & Review:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/duke/390-duke

Infographic – Top 5 Performance Bikes in India under INR 2 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi)

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