In the 150cc segment, dozens of motorcycle models are available for sale at affordable pricing that comes with decent fuel efficiency and sporty styling from the national and international manufacturer. Here, we have come up with the top 5 models that are the Honda SP160, Yamaha FZ-FI, Honda Unicorn, TVS Apache RTR 160 2V, and Bajaj Pulsar 150. Let’s have a closer look at each of these motorcycles.
Bajaj Pulsar 150
The Pulsar 150 is a popular 150cc commuter motorcycle from Bajaj Auto, whose starting ex-showroom price is 1.15 lakh rupees. The next-generation model launched on August 24, 2026, is powered by a 149.5 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, air/oil-cooled petrol-powered ICE that features fuel injection.
Its internal combustion engine is mated with a five-speed manual transmission that delivers 14 PS at 8,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It comes with LED headlights and a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. Its front wheel gets a disc brake with an anti-locking braking system, and the rear has a drum brake.
TVS Apache RTR 160 2V
The TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is a sporty street motorcycle from TVS Motor Company, whose ex-showroom price is between 1.13 lakh rupees and 1.17 lakh rupees. Its wheels get power from a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, petrol-powered internal combustion engine, whose power output is 16.04 PS at 8,750 rpm and torque is 13.85 Nm at 7,000 rpm.
Its ICE is also mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, and it features Race Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-Fi) technology. The company claims that in Sport mode, it reaches a top speed of 107 km and acceleration from 0 to 60 kmph in just 5.3 seconds. It has a sporty fuel tank design and split seats. Depending on the variant, it has a single-channel anti-locking braking system.
Honda Unicorn
The Honda Unicorn is a commuter motorcycle from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, which gets a 162.7cc, single-cylinder petrol-powered ICE paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The ICE has PGM-FI fuel injection, which delivers 13.2 PS at 7,500 rpm and 14.58 Nm at 5,250 rpm. Equipped with a digital instrument console and a front disc brake with a rear drum brake.
The front and rear suspensions are telescopic and monoshock, respectively. Features alloy wheels with the tubeless tyres. The length, width, and height are 2,081 mm, 756 mm, and 1,103 mm, respectively. It also features a side-stand engine cut-off and a maintenance-free battery. It has a 13-litre fuel tank and 139 kg kerb weight. Its ex-showroom price start from 1.15 lakh rupees.
Yamaha FZ-FI
The Yamaha FZ-FI is a street motorcycle from Yamaha, which gets a 149cc single-cylinder, air-cooled petrol engine that is mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox and features a fuel injection system. Its internal combustion engine generates 12.4 PS at 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Its curb weight is 134 kg, and the fuel tank is 13 litres.
The length, width, and height are 1,990 mm, 780 mm, and 1,080 mm, respectively; the wheelbase is 1,330 mm; the seat height is 790 mm; and the ground clearance is 165 mm. Get a side-stand engine cut-off switch, a two-level seat, a Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X Bluetooth, adjustable rear suspension, an electric starter, and a two-level seat. It cost ex-showroom 1.15 lakh rupees.
Honda SP160
The Honda SP160 is a commuter motorcycle from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, which has sporty styling and a fuel-injected engine. It gets a 162.71 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled internal combustion engine that is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. The ICE delivers 13.27 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 14.58 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The top speed is 110 km/h, and the fuel tank is 12 litres.
The bike has a 4.2-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync connectivity and also has 15W USB Type-C charging for phone charging convenience. Other features are LED lighting, a hazard switch, rear monoshock suspension, and an aerodynamic undercowl. The front and rear suspension are 276 mm disc and 220 mm disc with the ABS. Its starting ex-showroom price is 1.15 lakh rupees.
