Top 10 Most Affordable Bikes in India

1. Bajaj CT 100

Bajaj CT 100 is a mileage bike available at a starting price of Rs. 52,490 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 6 colours. The Bajaj CT 100 is powered by 102cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 7.79 bhp and a torque of 8.34 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Bajaj CT 100 comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This CT 100 bike weighs 115 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 liters.

The CT 100 is Bajaj’s entry-level commuter motorcycle that is available in three variants. It is targeted at rural customers, who are looking for a hassle-free low-maintenance motorcycle with high fuel efficiency.

The CT100 is based on the same single-cradle frame as the Platina and is powered by the same 99.3cc single-cylinder engine that also does duty in the Platina. This engine is a BS6-compliant, fuel-injected unit which produces 7.7bhp and 8.34Nm of torque and comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. This engine has been developed with a focus on extracting maximum efficiency, and Bajaj has claimed an average of 89.5kmpl for this motorcycle. It comes with Bajaj’s ‘SNS’ suspension at the rear and telescopic forks at the front. The top-spec version comes with features like analogue instrument cluster now comes with a fuel gauge. It also gets rubber tank pads, crosstube on the handlebar, revised seat cushions, and a larger grab rail for added overall comfort. Moreover, it is also fitted with a longer mirror stem and clear-lens indicators.

Maintenance Cost: Approximate service cost of the Bajaj CT 100 in 3 years is Rs.4049.

This bike price at RS. Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 52,490 

Bajaj CT 100 Summary

2. TVS Radeon

TVS Radeon is a commuter bike available at a starting price of Rs. 66,312 in India. It is available in 5 variants and 12 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 73,150. The TVS Radeon is powered by 109.7cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 8.08 bhp and a torque of 8.7 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, TVS Radeon comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This Radeon bike weighs 116 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10 liters. TVS Motor Company has launched the Radeon with two new colour schemes in India.

There is the Red and Black option as well as a Blue and Black option. Both come with a dual-tone fuel tank with the rest of the motorcycle in black. The side panels, however, feature red or blue depending on the paint scheme. Besides this, the dual-tone option on the Radeon remains the same in terms of engine, suspension, and brakes. Even the list of features that include the LED DRL and USB charging port are the same.

The Radeon’s engine displaces nearly 110cc. This air-cooled single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor generates 8.08bhp and 8.7Nm. The BS4 carbureted motor was claimed to deliver a mileage of 69.3kpl which, TVS says, is up by 15 per cent after the inclusion of fuel injection now. The brakes are drums only (except for the celebratory special edition which gets disc-drum setup) but it does have TVS’ Synchronized Braking Technology. Its features include a side stand indicator with a beeper, a USB charging port (optional) and LED DRLs.

Maintenance Cost: Approximate service cost for the TVS Radeon in the first year is Rs.1900.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 66,312

TVS Radeon Summary

3. Bajaj Platina 100

Bajaj Platina 100 is a mileage bike available at a starting price of Rs. 52,865 in India. It is available in 4 variants and 6 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 63,544. The Bajaj Platina 100 is powered by 102cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 7.9 bhp and a torque of 8.34 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Bajaj Platina 100 comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This Platina 100 bike weighs 117 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 11 liters.

The Bajaj Platina 100 is an entry-level commuter motorcycle specially developed for the rural markets. It sits above the most affordable Bajaj, the CT100 and CT110 models. This bike is available in kick Start and electric Start versions. To make it more practical, the Pune-based manufacturer has equipped the bike with knuckle guards.

The Platina 100 gets its power from a BS6-compliant 102cc fuel-injected unit which produces 7.8bhp and 8.34Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with an all-down pattern. The motorcycle features a 13-litre fuel tank and it is meant to be profoundly fuel efficient. With the shift from carburetor to fuel-injection owing to the new BS6 norms, the Platina is expected to deliver marginal increase in overall fuel efficiency.

The Platina 100 gets long travel front forks and rear springs for a supple ride quality. It also gets a soft seat cushion, rubber footpads and directional tyres to further improve comfort levels. The frame, exhaust and the grab rails of the Platina are painted in black, while the engine crankcase and wheels are finished in silver. The rest of the design is pretty basic and Bajaj has maintained a very conventional look.

In 2007, the Platina 100 won NDTV Profit Bike India-100cc “Bike of the Year” award.

Maintenance Cost: Estimated maintenance cost for this motorbike in 3 years is about Rs.3800.

Avg. Ex-showroom price  ₹ 52,865

Bajaj Platina 100 Summary

4. Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus is a commuter bike available at a starting price of Rs. 63,860 in India. It is available in 5 variants and 8 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 69,664. The Hero Splendor Plus is powered by 97.2cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 7.91 bhp and a torque of 8.05 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Hero Splendor Plus comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This Splendor Plus bike weighs 110 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 9.8 liters.

The Splendor Plus continues to be Hero Motocorp’s best-selling product. The motorcycle comes in three variants including kick-start with alloy wheels, self-start with alloy wheels and self-start with alloys and i3S.

The 100cc, carbureted motor of the Splendor Plus has now been updated with a fuel-injection set up with Hero’s ‘XSens technology.’ The engine now produces 7.91bhp at 8,000rpm and 8.05Nm at 6,000rpm. This is a drop of 1.3bhp with the torque figure remaining intact but arriving 1000rpm later. The engine continues to be mated with a four-speed gearbox.

Maintenance Cost: The approximate maintenance cost for the Splendor Plus in 2 years is Rs.1414.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 63,860

Hero Splendor Plus Summary

5. Honda CD 110 Dream

Honda CD 110 Dream is a mileage bike available at a starting price of Rs. 65,904 in India. It is available in 2 variants and 8 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 66,928. The Honda CD 110 Dream is powered by 109.51cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 8.67 bhp and a torque of 9.30 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Honda CD 110 Dream comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This CD 110 Dream bike weighs 112 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 9.1 liters.

The CD 110 Dream is a commuter-segment motorcycle in Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s portfolio. The commuter features a bikini fairing, body-coloured front fender, body-coloured rear-view mirror housing, five-spoke alloy wheels, blacked-out exhaust cannister, and a chrome heat-shield. The motorcycle also features graphics on the fuel tank and the side panels. The feature list on the motorcycle comprises of integrated pass switch, engine start/stop button, a long seat, and a sealed chain.

The CD 110 Dream is available in two variants – Standard and Deluxe. Both variants are available in four colours each. The Standard model is available in Black with Blue, Black with Cabin Gold, Black with Grey, and Black with Red. The Deluxe variant can be purchased in Imperial Red Metallic, Geny Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Black.

Both variants feature the exact same mechanical specifications. The 109.51cc, single-cylinder engine is tuned to produce 8.67bhp at 7,500rpm and 9.30Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. The motor is linked to a four-speed gearbox. The motorcycle also benefits from a Silent Starter with ACG.

Maintenance Cost: The estimated maintenance cost for this bike in 2 years is around Rs.5315.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 65,904 

Honda CD 110 Dream Summary

6. Yamaha Saluto RX

The Yamaha Saluto RX is Yamaha’s entry-level offering in the lucrative 110cc commuter segment. A successor to the Yamaha Crux, the Saluto RX adopts a brand new platform and engine with BlueCore technology.

Cosmetically, the Yamaha Saluto RX draws inspiration from its bigger 125cc sibling, the Saluto. It gets the same conservative styling complete with a host of elegant paint schemes. The front of the Saluto RX features a bikini fairing with a curvy headlamp unit, while the tank is sculpted to give it a slightly muscular look. The instrument cluster is minimalistic and integrates an analogue speedometer and fuel gauge along with other basic functionalities. Under the 2018 update, Yamaha has updated the colour palate with four new shades with corresponding new graphics.

The Yamaha Saluto RX is powered by an 110cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, delivering 7.4bhp and 8.5Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a four-speed constant mesh transmission. Given the Saluto RX’s target audience, Yamaha has developed the engine along the lines of BlueCore technology, to improve the efficiency without compromising on the performance. The Saluto RX tips the scales at just 98 kilograms, and this weight plays an important role in helping the bike deliver a company-claimed 82kmpl. Suspension duties are managed by telescopic fork up front and dual shock absorbers at the back. Braking is done by drum brakes at both ends and they come equipped with Yamaha’s new Unified Braking System (UBS).

Maintenance Cost: Approximate maintenance cost for this bike after 1 year is about Rs.3582.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 53,507

Yamaha Saluto RX Summary

7. Honda SP 125

Honda SP 125 is a mileage bike available at a starting price of Rs. 79,587 in India. It is available in 2 variants and 4 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 83,748. The Honda SP 125 is powered by 124cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 10.72 bhp and a torque of 10.9 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Honda SP 125 comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This SP 125 bike weighs 117 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 11 liters.

Derived from the existing CB Shine SP sold in the market, the SP 125 is HMSI’s first BS6 compliant motorcycle in the company’s portfolio. The motorcycle continues to follow the same silhouette but with more premium looks and equipment. Honda offers the SP 125 in two variants including drum brake and disc brake at the front.

In terms of design, the motorcycle gets a revised styling that is prominently sculpted with edgier contours. To go with this sporty look, the SP 125 comes with an LED headlamp and tail lamp. It features a fully-digital instrument console complete with an Eco indicator, real-time fuel efficiency, gear position indicator and a service reminder, besides the standard information. It also gets an engine kill switch which is a segment-first feature.

Coming to the engine, the motorcycle is powered by an updated 125cc unit that is now BS6 compliant with electronic fuel injection. The engine now produces 10.5bhp of max power and 10.3Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties continue to be handled by a five-speed gearbox. For the SP 125, Honda has equipped the motorcycle with an ACG starter for smoother engine cranking.

In terms of cycle parts, the SP 125 comes with the same setup as offered on the CB Shine SP. It gets telescopic forks up front and twin spring-loaded shock absorbers at the rear. Braking is handled by drum brakes on the base and a disc-drum setup for the higher variant. Both versions come with CBS as standard. The bike rides on 18-inch rims and 80/100 section tyres at both ends.

Honda offers the SP 125 in four colour options: Striking Green, Imperial Red Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue and Matte Axis Grey Metallic

Maintenance Cost: You will have to shell out around Rs.4910 for maintenance of this bike after 2 years of service.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 79,587

Honda SP 125 Summary

8. Honda CB Unicorn 150

Honda Unicorn is a street bike available at a starting price of Rs. 1,00,881 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 3 colours. The Honda Unicorn is powered by 162.7cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 12.73 bhp and a torque of 14 Nm. With front disc and rear drum brakes, Honda Unicorn comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Unicorn bike weighs 140 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters.

The Honda Unicorn BS6 is a commuter motorcycle that competes in the 150-180cc segment. The motorcycle is available in a single variant, and it is priced at Rs 93,593 (ex-showroom Delhi). The colour options include Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic and Matte Axis Gray Metallic.

The commuter motorcycle styling comprises of a single-pod halogen headlight at the front. The headlight is surrounded by a front cowl that gets a chrome garnish. The fuel tank features a chrome logo that adds a premium look to the overall package. While the styling has remained unchanged, the latest iteration of the motorcycle gets an improved ground clearance (8mm higher) and a longer seat (24mm longer) than the BS4 bike. The new model also gets a new, rear HET tubeless (Low Rolling Resistance) tyre.

Mechanical upgrades come in the form of a relatively higher displacement engine. The Unicorn BS6 bike uses a 160cc PGM-FI HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine. The BS6 model also gets a counterweight balancer that aims to reduce vibrations. The motor is linked to a five-speed transmission. An engine stop switch is also part of the package.

The suspension setup comprises of telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock. Braking hardware includes a disc brake at the front and a drum unit at the back while the safety net comprises of single-channel ABS.

Maintenance Cost: The cost of maintaining this bike after 2 years of service will be around Rs.4750.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 1,00,881

9. Bajaj Pulsar 125

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is a commuter bike available at a starting price of Rs. 77,575 in India. It is available in 4 variants and 6 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 85,227. The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is powered by 124.4cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 11.64 bhp and a torque of 10.8 Nm. With both front and rear drum brakes, Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes up with combined braking system of both wheels. This Pulsar 125 bike weighs 140 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 11.5 liters.

The Pulsar 125 is the most affordable Pulsar one can buy in India. It is also one of the most sought after motorcycles in the segment, thanks to the usage of brand Pulsar. Bajaj believes there’s a market for a sporty 125 cc in the country. In fact, it also believed that fuel efficiency isn’t a big deal in this segment.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Colours & Design:
The Pulsar 125 is available in three colours – blue, silver and red. Despite being a 125 cc offering, it boasts a design and features identical to the Pulsar 150 that has been a huge success for the Chakan-based brand for years. The Pulsar 150 has mainly been popular for its muscular styling and boisterous appeal. The usage of matt as well as some gloss paint has made the Pulsar 125 quite enticing to look at.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Mileage and Performance
The Pulsar 125 returned a city fuel efficiency of 42 kmpl which is decent for a bike this size. Powering the smallest Pulsar is a 124.4 cc, air-cooled, DTSI engine that produces 11.64 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. Transmission duties are handled by a five-speed gearbox. The power delivery is quite linear which makes it quite accessible. Plus, there’s a good amount of low and mid torque that aids in city riding.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Specifications and Features
The Pulsar 125 is built on a single down tube chassis, it rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends that are suspended by telescopic forks and dual shock absorbers. Braking is handled by a drum at both ends while a front disc is also available as an option. The Pulsar 125 tips the scale at 140 kgs.

The Pulsar 125 won Droom’s “New Commuter Bike of the Year” award for 2020.

Maintenance Cost: If you own this bike, you will have to pay around Rs.3950 for maintenance after 3 years.

Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 77,575

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Summary

10. Hero Glamour FI

The 2017 Glamour is the first motorcycle that Hero MotoCorp has developed from scratch after the split with Honda. The Glamour can be had with either carburettion or FI, but the latter is a commuter that caters to those who demand technology as well from their motorcycle. This is a stylish looking motorcycle with its clean yet sharp looking lines and attractive color schemes. Standard features include a front disc brake, lovely split-spoke alloy wheels, body-colored rear-view mirrors and a semi digital instrument cluster with real time fuel consumption indicator.

The bike is powered by a single cylinder, air cooled 4-stroke engine which gets fuel injection for improved efficiency and drivability. Mated to a 4-speed gearbox, this engine produces 9.1bhp and 10.35Nm of torque.

Although the Glamour FI is a 125cc motorcycle and competes with the likes of the Honda CB Shine SP, its price of Rs 72,300 (ex-showroom, Delhi) puts it on par with many 150cc commuter motorcycles like Hero’s own Achiever, the Honda CB Unicorn 150 and the Bajaj Pulsar 150.

Maintenance Cost: The cost of maintaining a Glamour FI after two years stands quite low at Rs.1616.

 Avg. Ex-showroom price ₹ 70,894

Hero Glamour FI Summary

Disclaimer: The maintenance cost provided for each bike is not absolute and may vary from one city to another.

These are the top 10 Most Affordable and maintenance bikes in India which provide riders with excellent mileage and superior performance. Nonetheless, it is important to remember that this is not an exhaustive list.