Riding Your Way To Your Passion

Most men want to live the dream of zooming down the highway on a very powerful bike. Some manage to fulfil it while others don’t. The Indian market for bikes is the biggest in the world and foreign manufacturers of bikes such as Suzuki, Yamaha, and Royal Enfield etc. are doing brisk business. They have also launched their higher end bikes in the Indian market and these bikes are producing good sales.

Not only are men into biking, but some women also are biking enthusiasts. Some cities have biking clubs which make trips to different parts of the country on their bikes. If you are a biking enthusiast, and want to own a powerful bike without ripping off your pocket, then there are some good options available under Rs 70,000.

Bajaj Pulsar 150cc - One of the most popular bikes in the 150cc segment, the Bajaj Pulsar bike has an engine of 149.01 cc and weighs 143 kgs. It offers a mileage of 45 kmpl within city limits and 62 on the high ways. The engine is a DTSi or Digital Twin Spark ignition one which is air cooled and has 4 strokes. A 5 speed gear box is provided in the bike.

The bike has a commendable torque of 12.5Nm@6500 rpm. For this Bajaj bike, you will have to shell out Rs 69000 approximately ex-showroom.

Suzuki GS150R - Japanese manufacturer Suzuki forayed into the Indian 150 cc bike market with this model in 2008. In 2010, the bike was adjudged the Motorcycle of the Year by NDTV profit.

The model is 149 cc one with an SOHC, air cooled and 4 stroked engine. It has a good mileage of 48 kmpl within city limits and 55 kmpl outside it. The bike is economical if most of your commute is within the city.

The bike’s torque measures at 13.4 Nm@ 6000 rpm. The cost of this bike is Rs 68500 ex-showroom.

Suzuki GS 150R

Honda Unicorn CB - This 149.1 cc bike by Honda offers good speed and high fuel efficiency. The bike can travel 50 kmpl within city limits and 60 kmpl outside it. The engine is a 4 strokes one and offers torque of 12.7Nm @5500 rpm. It looks slick and is available in different colours such as red, yellow, and orange and black. The bike will cost you Rs 65,000 ex showroom.

Yamaha FZ16 - One of the best bikes doing the rounds of the Indian bike market, Yamaha FZ16 has a 153 cc air cooled, 2 valves SOHC engine which offers maximum torque of 14Nm@6000 rpm and maximum output of 14 Bhp @ 7500 rpm. The mileage offered by the bike is around 45-50 kmpl.

It is available in Lava Red, Sports Electric Blue and Midnight Black colours. The cost of the bike is Rs 69,250 ex-showroom. If you want to locate an authorized dealer of Indian bikes or a showroom for used bikes, then you can log into an online classifieds and specify your location to get the best results.