Honda Haynes CB350
The Honda H’ness CB350 is the most affordable motorcycle that you can buy through premium Honda BigWing dealerships across the country. Launched as a competitive rival to India’s favorite roadster – Classic 350, the H’ness CB350 has managed to carve out its niche in the market and manages to make a comeback in good numbers month after month.
The H’ness CB350 draws power from a 348.36 cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine that produces 21 PS of maximum power at 5500 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3000 rpm. Features offered with the Honda bike include Honda Selectable Torque Control, Honda RoadSync App connectivity, LED headlamps and tail lights, tubeless tyres, dual-channel ABS and more. The H’ness CB350 is currently priced at Rs.1,98,179 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Bajaj Dominar 250
Bajaj Auto didn’t want to miss out on the fast growing segment of affordable touring motorcycles in India, and hence, decided to bring back the Dominar 400’s younger brother – the Dominar 250 in March 2020. With a maximum power output of 27 PS and a. Powered by its 248.77 cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine with a peak torque rating of 23.5 Nm, the Bajaj Dominar 250 is one of the most powerful quarter-litre motorcycles in India.
The Dominar 250 fulfills the design ethos of its bigger brother, while also packing in the gills with features. Some of the highlights include front USD forks, dual-channel ABS, full LED headlamps, slipper clutch, LCD display, etc. Priced at Rs 1,64,307 (ex-showroom, New Delhi), the Bajaj Dominar 250 is available in three color options namely Racing Red, Sparkling Black and Citrus Rush.
Yezdi Roadster
Yezdi recently re-entered the Indian market earlier this year with the launch of three new motorcycles – Roadster, Scrambler and Adventure. While the latter two are priced above Rs 2 lakh, the Roadster definitely deserves to be included in this list. The motorcycle draws power from a 334 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine that produces 29.7 PS of power and 29 Nm of torque, making it the most powerful and fastest bike that you can buy currently under Rs 2 lakh in India. (Ex-showroom) under Rs. ,
The motorcycle has been equipped with an LED headlight and tail lamp, a fully digital LCD instrumentation, dual-channel ABS. The Yezdi Roadster is available in two variants – Dark and Chrome, priced at Rs 1,98,142 and Rs 2,06,142 respectively (both prices, ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF
The Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF is the most powerful full-faired sports motorcycle ever that can be bought in India under a tight budget of Rs 2 lakh. The sporty looking bike is currently available in two colors – Black and Moto GP livery, priced at Rs 1,90,400 and Rs 1,91,200 respectively (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
At the heart of the Suzuki motorcycle is a 249 cc 4-stroke single-cylinder oil-cooled motor that produces 26.5 PS of power at 9300 rpm along with 22.2 Nm of torque at 7300 rpm. Transmission duties are taken care of by a 6-speed unit. The Gixxer 250 SF gets LED headlamps and tail lights, disc brakes at both ends, digital instrumentation, clip-on handlebars, twin mufflers, brush-finish alloy wheels and Suzuki Easy Start system.
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Can we make a list of best motorcycles under Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom) and leave out Royal Enfield Classic 350 from it? No way. The monthly sales numbers of Classic 350 prove that the motorcycle remains a favorite among Indians despite the introduction of more modern rivals in recent times. With the update that Royal Enfield introduced for the Classic 350 late last year, the naked roadster received a new engine, chassis, as well as some new features, however, the retro styling that made it so popular remains untouched. Is.
Priced from Rs 1.87 lakh (ex-showroom), the Classic 350 uses a 349 cc single-cylinder air-oil cooled motor rated at 20.2 PS/27 Nm, mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox is connected to. The single-channel ABS version can be had with three different paint scheme options namely Redditch Green, Redditch Grey, and Redditch Red. The dual-channel ABS version can be had in either Halycon (Green, Black, Grey), Signal (Marsh Grey, Sandstorm), Dark (Stealth Black, Gunmetal Grey), or Chrome (Red, Bronze) series.
Note that the list is put together in a random order, not arranged from best to worst or the other way around. Has your favorite motorcycle made this list? If not, do let us know which bike gives you the best bang for your buck under Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom), in the comments below.