Over the years, the Indian automobile market has been dominated by the two-wheeler industry, thanks to their aggressive pricing, mileage and practicality. The top brands that dominate the two-wheeler market include Hero MotoCorp, TVS, Bajaj, Honda, and Royal Enfield, to name a few.
So, below are a few budget-friendly and fuel-efficient two-wheelers you can consider buying. The mileage figures mentioned here are ARAI-certified.
Let’s have a look at them.
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Bajaj Platina 100- 70km/l
As its name indicates, the Bajaj Platina 100 is a 100cc bike- among the most fuel-efficient bikes in India. The BS6 engine of this homegrown bike generates a peak power of 7.79bhp with 8.34Nm of peak torque. Plus, it has a four-speed manual transmission.
The Bajaj Platina 100 is priced between Rs 65,000 and Rs 70,000 (average ex-showroom).
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TVS Sport- 80km/l
The TVS Sport is also a commuting bike powered by a 109.2cc engine. It is tuned to churn out 8.18bhp and 8.7Nm of peak torque. This BS6 engine works in tandem with a four-speed manual transmission.
The TVS Sport is priced between Rs 60,000 and Rs 70,000 (average ex-showroom).
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Hero HF Deluxe- 70km/l
The Hero HF Deluxe is an entry-level offering from Hero MotoCorp. This bike belongs to the 100cc segment. It powers the rear wheel via a four-speed manual transmission. Plus, the 97.2cc engine draws out a peak power of 7.91bhp with a peak torque of 8.05Nm.
As for the price, the Hero HF Deluxe is priced between Rs 60,000 and Rs 70,000 (average ex-showroom).
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Hero Splendor Plus- 80.06km/l
Like all other fuel-efficient bikes, the Hero Splendor Plus is also a 100cc commuting bike. It is among the bestselling bikes in the country. This bike has a 97cc, single-cylinder engine, which pumps out 7.91bhp and 8.05Nm of torque via a four-speed manual transmission.
As for the Hero Splendor Plus’s price, it ranges between Rs 75,000 and Rs 80,000 (average ex-showroom).
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Royal Enfield Classic 350- 32km/l
This offering is Royal Enfield’s one of the bestsellers in India. The Classic350 is positioned between the Bullet 350 and Meteor 350, as far as their current lineup is concerned.
This BS6 cruiser bike gets a 349cc, single-cylinder unit, and it is tuned to churn out 20.02bhp of peak power and 27Nm of peak torque. It makes the rear wheel spin via a five-speed manual transmission.
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is priced between Rs 1.9 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh (average ex-showroom).
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TVS Radeon- 68.6km/l
The TVS Radeon is a 110cc commuter bike. It is also among the bestselling bikes in the country. This homegrown bike has a 109.7cc engine, which generates 8.08bhp and 8.7Nm of torque. It has a four-speed manual transmission.
The TVS Radeon’s price ranges between Rs 60,000 and Rs 80,000 (average ex-showroom) because of its several variants.
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Bajaj Pulsar 125- 51.46km/l
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is also a mileage bike that competes in the 125cc pool. Being a mileage-oriented bike, this is also a popular bike in India. As for specifications, this bike has a 124.4cc engine that pumps out 11.64bhp of power and 10.8Nm of torque. Plus, it has a five-speed manual transmission.
The Bajaj Pulsar’s price ranges between Rs 80,000 and Rs 95,000 (average ex-showroom) because of several variants offered.
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Honda Shine- 55km/l
Among the Honda bikes, the Honda Shine is an entry-level offering that belongs to the 125cc segment. As for figures, this commuter bike has a 123.94cc unit that generates 10.59bhp of peak power and 11Nm of peak torque. It is coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.
The 2024 Honda Shine is priced under Rs 85,000 (average ex-showroom).
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Keeway SR125- 50km/l
Hungarian brand Keeway entered our shores in 2022. Since then, they have gradually expanded their portfolio. That said, they entered the Indian 125cc segment by introducing the SR125.
This bike has a 125cc engine that produces 9.56bhp of peak power and 8.2Nm of peak torque. It makes the rear wheel spin via a five-speed manual transmission.
It is, however, a mileage bike, but since it’s a new brand in India, it might face initial struggles in the country.
As for the Keeway SR125 price, it ranges between Rs 1.15 lakh and Rs 1.20 lakh (average ex-showroom).
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Hero Glamour- 63km/l
The Hero Glamour is also among the bestselling mileage bikes in the country. It belongs to the bandwagon 125cc segment. The 124.7cc engine generates 10.39bhp of peak power with 10.4Nm of peak torque. This commuter bike has a five-speed manual transmission.
The Hero Glamour’s price ranges between Rs 80,000 and Rs 90,000 (average ex-showroom).