Best 5 bikes you can buy under 2 lakhs rupees

If you are looking for a bike under 2 lakhs rupees, then you have so many options to buy in the Indian market. so I made a list of 5 best bikes that you can buy for under rupees 2 lakhs. It needs to be noted that, each rider is different, each rider's preference is different, each rider's style is different, some prefer touring samples for track riding, some of them just need a bike for the daily office commutes.  This will serve the purpose of segregating these bikes as to which bike is meant for whom and which of these bikes can serve as an all-rounder.

Hero Xpulse 200

The first bike on our list is the hero Xpulse 200. The Xpulse 200 is the ideal choice for them, especially for those who love to explore, to take the roads less travelled, get lost in the jungles or explore the mountains and the valleys, but at the same time doesn't want to empty his or her bank account while buying a capable dual sportbike. The hero Xpules bs6 model comes with a 199.6cc oil-cooled single-cylinder FI engine, that puts out 17.8 bhp of max power and 16.45 Newton meters of max torque. The expulse can serve as an ideal starter bike because it comes perfectly equipped with long trave 190mm suspension,  also get the large 21-inch front wheel with dual-sport block patterned tires and spoke wheels. which allows you to clear obstacles with ease also the spoke wheels can take more punishment when it comes to off-roading compared to alloy wheels. The xpules has a massive 200mm of ground clearance with a good quality sturdy aluminium Base plate to protect the engine compartment. Then it has the upswept exhaust as well to further aid in off-roading and the 10-step adjustable Mono shock at the back offers superb stability both on-road as well as off-road. The saddles is nice and comfortable the handlebar is nice and wide and the footpegs are perfectly set to offer comfortable and relaxed riding posture for daily commutes as well as for highway runs. The bike is technologically advanced to offer smartphone connectivity which helps you answer calls on the go and also offer turn-by-turn navigation assist, the equipment is absolutely spot-on for a Dual sportbike. the powertrain is where the enthusiasts felt things could be slightly better.The new price for the Hero Xpules Bs 6 model 1.15 lakhs rupees in ex-showroom in India

Bajaj Pulsar 200ns bs6

The second bike on our list is the bajaj pulsar 200ns bs6. The pulsar 200ns bs6 model offers a stunning performance, brilliant handling and ahead of its class features has what made the pulsar 200ns a cult. The pulsar 200ns powered by a 199.5cc engine, that puts out 24.5 PS of max power at 9,750rpm and 18.5 Newton meters of max torque at 8,000rpm and we get a six-speed gearbox. The bike itself feels super impressive to ride, I have always loved the first-gen 200ns which was an absolute monster, that could give some of the higher capacity bikes a run for their money. Now with the b6 update and inclusion of fuel injection, the bike has become incredibly refined with zero vibrations even while doing speeds of around 135 km/h, the beautiful perimeter frame along with the gas-charged Nitrox mono-shock at the back and the box section swingarm offer brilliant handling and rock-solid stability. The braking is good thanks to the large 300mm pedal disc upfront and single-channel ABS the bike gets a six-speed gearbox, so the sixth gear enables it. The bike offers better top edge performance and also serves as the cruising gear while riding on the highways. The negatives about the pulsar 200ns, I really wish Bajaj offer a radial rear tyre that would offer better road grip, I also hope that they offer dual-channel abs as standard since that the rookie riders don't get themselves into trouble. Bajaj Pulsar 200ns bs6 fi model is priced at rupees 1.23 lakhs ex-showroom which is around 11,000 rupees dearer than the older one, though it might feel a tad expensive I feel it's a completely passive 'soul bike which offers stunning performance a bike, that you can use for daily commutes within the city and you can go touring on this bike and you can also enjoy this bike thoroughly at a track-day even. 

TVS Apache RTR 4v

TVS Apache RTR 4V is the cheapest bike available Indian market in the 200cc naked sportbike segment, Apache rtr 200 4v bs6 models now come with three different riding modes, namely rain, urban, and sport. Powering the Tvs Apache RTR 4v is a 197.75cc single-cylinder oil-cooled fuel-injected b6 compliant engine, that puts out 20.5ps of max power at 8500rpm and 16.8-newton meters of max torque at 7500rpm we get a 5-speed gearbox. The RTR 200 is the most refined bike that TVS has made to date it is buttery smooth with zero vibrations even while doing speeds of over 100 kilometres per hour. This is the only bike in its class to offer a slipper clutch that acts as a back-torque limiting system, it prevents the reverse dot from kicking in when you do faster downshifts now this prevents the red wheel from locking and hopping. The rtr 200 4v do get dual-channel abs as standard with rare lift protection. The new body graphics look stunning and the new design with LED headlamp and LED position lamps to look super aggressive, the major update comes for the instrument cluster which now comes with ex Connect feature which is an app-based Bluetooth enabled system, that offers turn-by-turn navigation call and SMS alerts on the dashboard crash alert and even lean angle mode which uses the phone's ghayra sensor to record the riders lean angle through the corners you also get a complete race telemetry interface on the app, which gives you complete data and analysis of your ride including average speed top speed the g-force experienced lap timing nought to 60 timing etc. Overall fit and finish and build quality has always been top class, the seat forms of superior quality riding ergonomics are perfectly sorted out for daily commutes highway riding as well as track riding. The engine is expected to be peppy and rev-happy with zero vibrations, the RTR 200 is one of the most refined motorcycle TVS ever made. The nice bass-heavy exhaust sound really puts a smile on your face each time you rave the bike. Talking about what could be better, I really wish devious offer a six-speed gearbox because that would really amplify the top-end performance of the bike. The price start of the latest model Apache RTR 200 4v is 1,25 lakhs rupees in ex-showroom in India. 

Bajaj Dominar 250

The Bajaj Dominar 250 is a perfect answer to those who think that the dominar 400 is a bit too much for them. The bike gets the same power cruiser styling as its elder sibling the dominar 400, it has the same powerful LED headlamp a large 300mm front disc dual-channel ABS slipper clutch upside down folks and the signature double-barreled exhaust for that bass-heavy exhaust sound. Powering the Bajaj dominar 250 is a single cylinder 4 strokes 4 valves liquid-cooled fuel-injected 248.77 cc engine with the DOHC layout, that puts out 27 ps of max power at 8500rpm, and 23.5-newton meters of max torque at 6500rpm, and dominar 250 has a six-speed gearbox. Talking about the downsides of the bike, first of all, we get a skinny 130 section rear tire as opposed to the 150 section radial rear tire that the Dominus 400 gets, the domina 250 also misses out on the aluminium swingarm that offers better handling characteristics on the domina 400, also we don't get a gear position indicator on the tank mounted display. Overall for the common man out there who just wants a bike that looks cool and offers great value and also feels good to ride daily for office commutes, I feel that the domina 250 is a decent proposition given its competitive pricing and this is primarily a daily used bike that can be used for touring as well, but it is not meant for trad day events nor is it meant for off-roading.The price of the Bajaj dominar 250 is more affordable being launched at rupees 1.6 lakhs ex-showroom.

2021 Yamaha FZ 25

Yamaha FZ 25  has been a silent killer piling up the sales numbers and sending the cash registers ringing for Yamaha. In the year 2020, the bike gets a minor facelift with a revamped front end the headlamp is all LED with a bi functional layout, which means it has a single unit for both high beam as well as low beam, also we get a new boomerang style led position lamp that enhances your visibility during foggy and rainy conditions. Powering the 2021 Yamaha FZ 25 bs6 is a single-cylinder four-stroke two-valve air-cooled fuel-injected 249cc engine, that puts out 20.8 ps of max power at 8000 rpm, and 20.1-newton meters of max torque at 6000 rpm, it has a 5-speed gearbox. The lightweight construction of the bike weighs a mere 153 kgs, so this results in offering a completely fatigue-free riding experience through the city. The four-row oil cooling system ensures that the engine doesn't heat up even while riding through the scorching summer traffic.  The seating ergonomics are perfectly sorted out to offer a nice and upright comfortable seating posture, the 41mm front folks offer a nice and plush ride quality through the city streets also, overall the FZ 25 gets the formula Bank on we to get a 250cc bike from Yamaha the dual-channel ABS 41mm front folks the relaxed riding posture with tooling capabilities a nice and responsive refined engine, and now with the revised styling the bike looks more modern and futuristic, so this is yet another all-rounder bike that can serve as your perfect companion for daily use or touring or for the occasional weekend ride. The price of the Yamaha FZ 25 is more affordable being launched at rupees 1.5 lakhs ex-showroom.