TOP 10 affordable bikes in India

A sneak-peek into 10 best commuter bikes in India.

Today, most of the big players in the two-wheeler segment are continuously exploring new ideas to improve their products. They have introduced several bikes with advanced features and specifications which have wooed the young generation. These superbikes are very stylish and expensive too and can be afforded only by the rich class.

However, certain popular and affordable bikes too are attracting the middle and the upper-middle class youth these days. Here are the ten most affordable bikes in India. 

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1. Suzuki Hayate

Suzuki Hayate is a commuter bike with fuel efficient engine. It has a twin pod instrument console with an analogue speedometer, fuel gauge and odometer.

The bike has an air-cooled, 4-stroke, mono cylinder, SOHC 112.8 cc engine. This engine dissipates a maximum power of 8.3 bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8.4 nm at 5500 rpm.

It has a four-speed manual gearbox with down shift pattern gears.

The average fuel efficiency of this bike is 65 km/ltr. It includes a front leg guard as a safety feature. Suzuki Hayate costs around Rs 45,896 - Rs 48,052 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

2. Hero MotoCorp HF-Dawn

Hero MotoCorp HF-Dawn is a commuter bike with a top speed of 90 kph. The instrument console of this bike consists of twin pods having an analogue speedometer and trip meter in one pod while name and indicators are in the second pod.

The bike has a four-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder, 97.2 cc OHC petrol engine. It offers a maximum power of 7.7bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8.04 nm at 4500 rpm.

It has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 litres and an average fuel efficiency of 65-70 kmpl.

Hero MotoCorp HF-Dawn costs around Rs 40,578 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

3. Bajaj Discover 100T

Bajaj Discover 100T is a commuter bike with a top speed of 100 kph. The instrument console of this bike features an analogue speedometer, odometer and a fuel gauge.

It has an air-cooled, 102 cc DTSi mono cylinder engine. This 4-stroke engine dissipates a maximum power of 10.1 bhp at 9000 rpm along with a maximum torque of 9.2 nm at 6500 rpm. It has a five speed gearbox with down shift pattern gears.

Bajaj Discover 100T has an average fuel efficiency of 87kmpl in city conditions and improves on highways and reaches 0-60 km/hr within 5.5 seconds.

Bajaj Discover 100T costs around Rs 49,000.

4. Honda Dream Neo

Honda Dream Neo is a commuter bike equipped with the latest Honda Eco Technology (HET). The instrument console of this bike features an analogue speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and high beam indicators.

The bike has a single cylinder, air-cooled 109 cc engine. This 4-stroke engine offers a maximum power of 8.25 bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8.63 nm at 5500 rpm. It has a four speed manual gearbox with up shift pattern gears.

Neo has a fuel efficiency of 74 kmpl. It can reach a 0-60 km/hr within 7.5 seconds.

Honda Dream Neo costs around Rs 43,150 - Rs 47,289.

5. TVS Star City

TVS Star City is a commuter bike with a top speed of 95 kph.

The instrument console of this bike features a standard backlit feature. The console has twin circular dials which carry analogue speedometer and fuel gauge respectively.

The bike has a 4-stroke 110 cc engine. It dissipates a maximum power of 8.2 bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8.1 nm at 5000 rpm. It is equipped with a four speed manual gearbox with down shift pattern gears. The average fuel efficiency of this bike is 80kmpl.

TVS Star City costs around Rs 42,730 - Rs45,285 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

6. Mahindra Centuro 110

Mahindra Centuro 110 is a commuter bike with an engine displacement of 106.7cc. The instrument console of this bike is a digital one with all essential LED indicators.

It has a digital speedometer, odometer, 2 trip meter and fuel gauge. The bike has a mono cylinder, 4-stroke engine. This engine dissipates a maximum power of 8.4 bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8.5 nm at 5500 rpm.

The bike has a four speed gearbox with up shift pattern gears and has an average fuel efficiency of 62-65 km/ltr in city conditions, which increases upto 85.4kmpl on highways.

Mahindra Centuro 110 costs around Rs 45,000.

7. Hero MotoCorp Splendor NXG

Hero Splendor NXG is a commuter bike with a top speed of 90kmph. It has a stylish instrument console which features an odometer, analogue speedometer and trip meter.

The bike has a 4-stroke, single cylinder 97.2 cc engine. The engine dissipates a maximum power of 7.7bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8 nm at 4500 rpm.

The bike has a four-speed manual gearbox with up shift pattern gears. It has an average fuel efficiency of 60-65 km/ltr in city conditions while the average may increase upto 70-75 km/ltr on highways.

Hero MotoCorp Splendor NXG costs around Rs. 51,066 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

8. Bajaj Platina

Bajaj Platina 100 is a commuter bike with a top speed of 90 kph. The instrument console of this bike features an analogue speedometer and analogue fuel gauge. The bike is equipped with an air-cooled 99.27 cc engine.

It dissipates a maximum power of 8.2bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 8.05 nm at 4500 rpm. It has a four speed gearbox.

The bike can reach 0 to 60 kmph in 9.68 seconds and has a fuel tank capacity of 13 litres. Bajaj Platina offers an average fuel efficiency of 65 kmpl and costs around Rs 39,814.

9. Yamaha YBR110

Yamaha Alba is a commuter bike with a top speed of 95kmph. The instrument console of this bike features an analogue fuel guage and an analogue speedometer.

The bike is equipped with a 106cc, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2 valve engine. It offers maximum power of 7.5 bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 7.9Nm at 6000 rpm. It has a four speed gearbox.

The fuel tank of this bike has a capacity of 13 litres and the average fuel efficiency of this bike is 85 kmpl. It can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in 14 seconds.

Yamaha YBR110 costs around Rs 45,455 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

10. TVS Sport

TVS Sport is a commuter bike with a top speed of 85 kph.

The instrument console of this bike features twin pods which consist of an analogue speedometer and odometer in one pod and an analogue fuel gauge and other indicators in the other pod.

The bike has a 4-stroke, air-cooled, mono cylinder engine. This 100 cc engine dissipates a maximum power of 7.5 bhp at 7500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 7.5 nm at 5000 rpm.

It has a four-speed manual gearbox with down shift pattern gears and offers an average fuel efficiency of 65 km/ltr.

TVS Sport costs around Rs 40,980 - Rs 43,935 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).