The 150-160cc motorcycle class is a thriving market, offering customers a variety of alternatives in a range of pricing points. These motorcycles are highly well-liked and offer the ideal blend of power and fuel economy. See the top 5 most potent 150-160cc bikes available for purchase right now in India.
Yamaha R15 V4
A 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine powers the Yamaha R15 V4. This motor produces a maximum torque of 14.2 Nm and 18.1 horsepower. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Priced ex-showroom at between Rs. 1.81 lakh and Rs. 1.86 lakh.
Specification | Yamaha R15 V4 |
Engine | 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Power | 18.1 bhp |
Torque | 14.2 Nm |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is one of the bikes in this category with the highest sales. It is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox and a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that produces 17.3 horsepower and 14.73 Nm. The price range for the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, which has numerous riding modes, is Rs. 1.24 lakh to Rs. 1.32 lakh, ex-showroom.
Specification | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V |
Engine | 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled |
Power | 17.3 bhp |
Torque | 14.73 Nm |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
A 160.3cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine produces 16.9 bhp and 14.6 Nm of torque to power the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. It is coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. The pricing of the Pulsar NS160, which is available in only one configuration, is Rs. 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom.
Specification | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
Engine | 160.3cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled |
Power | 16.9 bhp |
Torque | 14.6 Nm |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Hero Xtreme 160R
The Hero Xtreme 160R, the lightest motorcycle in its class, comes next. It is propelled by a 163cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with a 5-speed transmission that produces 15 horsepower and 14 Nm. Priced ex-showroom between Rs. 1.18 lakh and Rs. 1.30 lakh, the Xtreme 160R.
Specification | Hero Xtreme 160R |
Engine | 163cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
Power | 15 bhp |
Torque | 14 Nm |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Honda XBlade
Finally, the last motorcycle on this list is the Honda XBlade. It gets a 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 13.7 bhp and 14.7 Nm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and itโs priced at Rs 1.21 lakh, ex-showroom.
Specification | Honda XBlade |
Engine | 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
Power | 13.7 bhp |
Torque | 14.7 Nm |
Gearbox | 5-speed |