Index
- Introduction
- Advantages of 150cc bikes
- Top 10 150cc bikes available in India
Introduction
Owning a bike in India is exceptionally advantageous. Firstly, bikes are a lot cheaper than cars. Secondly, as we all know, owning a bike gives you access to all the small and gully roads of the country which a vehicle won’t get through. Here, the most suitable engine is a 150cc bike engine.
Now, a 150cc bike is way better than any other engine’s bikes, as it offers you power and flexibility. A 150cc bike recommended for people who depend on it every day for transportation purposes. This can be very useful as the fuel burning rate of a 150cc bike is way less than any other bikes. Now, before jumping into the top 150cc bikes available in India, let’s look at the advantages and benefits it offers.
Advantages of a 150cc engine
- A 150cc bike gives you the stability and efficiency you need.
- This stability helps you whenever you choose to go out for a long ride.
- 150cc bikes need less maintenance—these bikes are designed for avid bikers who cannot afford regular maintenance check-ups of a 500cc bike.
- You can expect a better pickup and extreme stability in a 150cc bike. The power and pickup rate doesn’t change drastically even when there’s a pillion rider.
Now, let’s take a look at the top 10 150cc bikes available in India.
Top 10 150cc bikes available in India
1. Pulsar 150
Bajaj Pulsar 150 is one of the highest-selling 150cc bikes in India. Recently, the automobile company, Bajaj Auto (1) launched the latest 150cc bike and an updated model of Pulsar 150. This recent model comes with a BS-VI model that exceeds the latest emission regulations. Due to this, the price of the latest Pulsar 150cc bike shot up by nearly ₹10,000. The company released two variants:
- Standard(approximately ₹94,000)
- Twin-Disc(approximately ₹99,000)
Both these 150cc bikes feature a Fuel-Injection system and provide a smooth and powerful ride.
2. FZ S V3
This 150cc bikes considered one of the cheapest and efficient bikes in India. The FZ S V3 is reliable and built to last. The outer body is robust and reliable. According to a report, out of all the bike manufacturing companies, Yamaha has the least failure rate. This 150cc bike comes in two variants.
- Single Channel Abs BS-IV
- Single Channel ABS Dark BS-VI
Here, both the 150cc bikes varieties feature a fuel injection system and offer a 12.2 BHP of power. This bike has a very sporty feel to it and comes with an air-cooled engine too.
The gearbox features a 5-speed switch. The Yamaha FZ S V3 has a single-channel ABS with an LED headlamp. The most shocking part is that the latest FZ S V3 only costs about one lakh.
3. Yamaha FZ V3:
The Yamaha FZ V3 is the little brother of V S3, which is even cheaper than that. The price of the V3 is just ₹99,000. These 150cc bikes offer a single variant Single Channel ABS BS-VI and also a fuel injection system. The BHP of this 150cc bike is the same as FZ V S3 and has a torque of 13.6 Nm. Both these 150cc bikes offer you a 5-speed manual gearbox even with disc brakes. The only noticeable difference between this and VS3 is the presence of the belly pan on VS3. Another con is that this bike comes only in two colors. But, overall, FZ V3 is a very affordable and worthy bike.
4. Yamaha YZF R15
Everyone knows this bike, as it is trendy in India. This is one of the most popular 150cc bikes and is known for its design and looks. The feel of Yamaha R15 resembles that of a sports bike. The maximum speed this 150cc bike can handle is about 150Kmph. But, unlike previously discussed bikes, Yamaha R15 offers you a 6-speed manual gearbox and a fuel tank capacity of twelve liters. This bike is priced somewhere around ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,50,000.
5. Bajaj V15
The Bajaj V15 is one of the 150cc bikes that offer a different and classy look. It provides a maximum speed of 110Kmph. The cost of this 150cc bikes is around ₹70,000. The bike provides you a 5-speed manual gearbox system and a maximum fuel tank capacity of thirteen liters. The bike comes in four different colors.
6. Honda CB Hornet 160R
The CB Hornet 160R is one of the most popular in the 150cc bikes category. You can see many of these bikes on the streets. This bike is probably preferred as it is inexpensive and low-maintenance. The price of this 150cc bikes is around ₹85,000. The Hornet 160R offers you a five-speed manual gearbox with a maximum fuel tank capacity of twelve liters.
7. Suzuki Gixxer
The Suzuki Gixxer was one of the most popular 150cc bikes released by Suzuki (2). The design and structure of this bike are well known across India. Gixxer offers you a 5-speed manual gearbox system and a fuel tank capacity of twelve liters. The maximum speed this bike can handle is around 127 Kmph. This 150cc bikes priced somewhere around ₹75,000.
8. Yamaha Fazer V2.0
This 150cc bike gives you the utmost efficiency and power. The Yamaha Fazer, besides having a 150cc bike’s engine, has a maximum fuel tank capacity of 12 liters. The bike offers a 5-speed manual gearbox system and a maximum speed of109 Kmph. The Yamaha Fazer is priced somewhere around 90,000 rupees.
9. TVS Apache RTR 160
The TVS company manufactures the Apache RTR 160. This is one of the most efficient and robust bikes in the 150cc bikes category. The maximum speed this bike can reach is up to 118 Kmph. As known, the Apache RTR 160 priced somewhere around ₹72,000. This bike also features a 5-speed manual gearbox system with a fuel tank capacity of sixteen liters.
10. Hero Xtreme sports
The Hero Xtreme sports feature a 150cc engine and are very efficient. This is a very low maintenance bike and has pretty decent specifications. The maximum speed this bike can reach is up to 115 Kmph. Like the other bikes, Xtreme sports offers a 5-speed manual gearbox system with a fuel tank capacity of 12.10 liters. The price of this bike is around ₹67,000.
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