In the Indian market, many motorcycle models are available for sale under the on-road price of ₹1.5 lakh. Among them, the top three are the Bajaj Pulsar N160, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, and the Hero Xtreme 125R. Let’s have a closer look at each of these motorcycles.
Bajaj Pulsar N160
The premium streetfighter motorcycle Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs ex-showroom between ₹1.13 lakh and ₹1.29 lakh. It gets a 164.82 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil-cooled internal combustion engine that is mounted with a 5-speed manual gearbox featuring a wet multi-plate clutch. It generates the peak power of 15.78 bhp at 8,750 rpm and the peak torque of 14.65 Nm at 6,750 rpm.
To accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph, it takes a time of 5.24 seconds, can reach a maximum speed of 120 kmph, and the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency is 59.11 km/l. The real-world mileage for city driving is 45 to 48 km/l, and highway cruising is 50 to 52 km/l. With an average mileage of 45 km/h, it runs up to 630 kilometres without any refuelling stops.
Comes with two wheelbase options: 1,348 mm and 1,358 mm. Both measure 1,989 mm, 743 mm, and 1,050 mm in terms of length, width, and height, respectively. The ground clearance is 165 mm, and the seat height is 795 mm, ideal for individuals with heights between 5’4″ and 5’8″.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
The naked streetfighter TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is available with an ex-showroom price between ₹1.18 lakh and ₹1.38 lakh. It comes with a 159.7 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, oil-cooled, SOHC internal combustion engine that is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. Features three modes: sports, urban, and rain. Refer to the table below to check the specifications for each.
| Performance | Mode | ||
| Sport | Urban | Rain | |
| Power Output | 17.55 PS at 9250 rpm | 15.64 PS at 8600 rpm | 15.64 PS at 8600 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 14.73 Nm at 7500 rpm | 14.14 Nm at 7200 rpm | 14.14 Nm at 7200 rpm |
| Acceleration (0-60 km/h) | 4.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 114 km/h | 103 km/h | 103 km/h |
The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency is 41.4 kmpl, with city driving mileage of 37-42 kmpl and highway cruising of 42-45 kmpl. With an average mileage of 40 kmph, this motorcycle gives a range of 480 kilometres. Features a wheelbase of 1,357 mm, whose length, width, and height are 2,035 mm, 790 mm, and 1,050 mm, respectively. The ground clearance is 180 mm, and the seat height is 800 mm.
Hero Xtreme 125R
The premium commuter motorcycle Hero Xtreme 125R is being sold out at the ex-showroom price between ₹0.91 lakh and ₹1.07 lakh. Features a 124.7 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke internal combustion engine that is bolted with a 5-speed constant-mesh manual gearbox featuring a wet multi-plate clutch.
The ICE delivers the power of 11.4 bhp at 8,250 rpm and 10.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Its maximum speed is 95 kmph. Its ARAI mileage is 66 kmpl, but real-world mileage is 55 to 60 kmpl for city driving and up to 62 kmpl for highway cruising. With an average mileage of 55 km/l, it runs up to 550 km without stopping for refuelling.
This motorcycle is 2,009 mm longer, 793 mm wider, and 1,051 mm higher. The wheelbase is 1,319 mm, and the ground clearance is 180 mm. The seat height is 794 mm, kerb weight is 136 kg, and fuel tank capacity is 10 litres. Equipped with 17-inch tyres with 90/90 front and 120/80 rear tubeless tyres.