Looking for a motorcycle under Rs 1 lakh? Here are 5 options
The Hero Splendor+ is a popular choice for daily commuters, priced between Rs 77,176 and Rs 80,176 (ex-showroom). Powered by a 97.2cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, it delivers an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of around 70 kmpl. Key features include an Integrated Braking System (IBS), tubeless tires, an electric start, and an analog instrument cluster. The bike measures 2,000mm in length, width: 720mm, height: 1,052mm, wheelbase:1,236 mm, ground clearance: 165 mm, kerb weight: 112 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 9.8 litres.Honda SP125
Next up is the Honda SP125, available at Rs 89,468 (ex-showroom) for the drum variant and Rs 93,468 for the disc variant (ex-showroom). This 124cc air-cooled, single-cylinder bike offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 60kmpl and boasts modern features like a silent start system, LED headlamp, and a digital-analog instrument cluster. Measuring 2,020mm in length, 785mm in width, 1,103mm in height, with a 1,285mm wheelbase, 160mm ground clearance, and a kerb weight of 116kg. The fuel tank capacity is 11.2 litres.Hero Xtreme 125R
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For those craving a sportier ride, the Hero Xtreme 125R is priced at Rs 96,425 for the IBS variant and Rs 1,00,100 for the ABS variant (ex-showroom). Its 125cc air-cooled engine delivers claimed fuel efficiency of 66kmpl, complemented by features like LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, and a split seat design. With dimensions of 2,009mm (length), 793mm (width), 1,051mm (height), a 1,319mm wheelbase, 180mm ground clearance, 10 litres fuel tank capacity and a kerb weight of 136kg.Bajaj Pulsar 125
The Bajaj Pulsar 125, starting at Rs 85,178 (ex-showroom), brings the iconic Pulsar vibe to the budget category. Its 124.4cc air-cooled engine gives a claimed mileage of 51kmpl, and comes with features like a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, telescopic front forks, and the signature wolf-eyed headlamp. The bike measures 2,055mm in length, 755mm in width, 1,060mm in height, with a 1,320mm wheelbase, 165mm ground clearance, and a kerb weight of 140kg. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 11.5 litres.TVS Raider 125
Rounding out the list is the TVS Raider 125, priced between Rs 90,000 and Rs 1,02,000 (ex-showroom). This 124.8cc air-cooled bike offers 56kmpl (claimed) and comes loaded with a full digital reverse LCD instrument cluster, LED headlamp, and ride modes (Eco and Power) in select variants. The bike measures 2,070mm in length, 785mm in width, 1,028mm in height, wheelbase of 1,326mm, 180mm ground clearance, 123kg kerb weight and a fuel tank capacity of 10 litres.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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