Best Mileage Bikes in India at Reasonable Prices
Mileage is considered a USP for motorcyclists in India. Read on to learn more about the bikes that offer the best mileage.
India imports more than 80 per cent of crude oil supplies from foreign lands. Hence, whenever there is an international crisis, the cost of essential fuels goes up. People witnessed this first hand when COVID-19 struck the world. The second price hike came when Russia engaged in conflict with Ukraine.
Whenever international crises disrupt the supply chain for crude oil, Indians pay the highest price. Hence, it is no news that Indians prefer bikes that runs for more kilometres per litre of petrol.
The Indian motorcycle industry is riddled with several motorcycle brands that are both from India and abroad. Among them, the top two motorcycle brands that offer fuel-efficient bikes are KTM and Bajaj Auto.
This post in the following sections will enunciate crucial details about bikes that are reasonably priced and fuel-efficient.
Here goes –
Bajaj CT 110
The Bajaj CT 110 is capable of running for 70 Kilometres per litre of petrol. It is offered at a reasonable starting price of Rs. 69,064*. The bike comes in two trims. Bajaj Auto offers the bike in seven colour schemes. The dry weight of the bike is 118 KGs. The fuel tank equipped has a total capacity of 10.5 litres.
The engine of the bike is a single-cylinder unit. It is air-cooled and is BS6-compliant. The motor is paired with a 4-speed transmission. The gear ratios are re-tuned to ensure the rider can make the most out of the engine at all times. The total displacement of the motor’s combustion chamber is 115.45 CC.
The engine comes with a fuel-injection system for better mileage and performance. The engine is tuned to produce 8.48 bhp of peak power and 9.81 Nm of peak torque. The bike is offered with front and rear drum brakes. Bajaj Auto also offers all trims of the bike with its patented Combined Braking System.
Bajaj Platina 110
The Platina 110 is yet another mileage champion from Bajaj Auto. The bike is capable of running for seventy Kilometres per litre of petrol. It has a large fuel tank that can carry eleven litres of petrol.
The bike is a comfortable commuter bike ideal for city and highway commutes. It is offered at a reasonable starting price of Rs. 76,605*. Bajaj offers the bike in two trims and six colour schemes. The dry weight of the bike is 119 KGs. The bike comes equipped with a fuel injection system and a five-speed gearbox.
Bajaj offers the bike with front disc and rear drum brakes. The front disc brake unit is paired with single-channel ABS. The 115.45 CC, BS6 motor on the bike is a single-cylinder, air-cooled unit. It is tuned to produce 8.44 bhp of peak power and 9.81 Nm of peak torque.
KTM Duke 125
The Duke 125 is one of the most powerful 125 CC motorcycles available in India. It is capable of running for 40 Kilometres per litre of petrol. Hence, it is one of the best mileage bikes in India. It is offered at an average ex-showroom price of Rs. 2, 00,558*. The bike comes in a single trim and it is offered in a single colour scheme as well. The dry weight of the bike is 159 KGs.
The fuel tank equipped has a total capacity of 13.5 litres. The motor is BS6-compliant. It is paired with fuel injection for fuel efficiency and a radiator for efficient cooling. The motor has a total displacement of 124.71 CC. It is a single-cylinder, high-revving motor. It is capable of producing 14.3 BHP of peak power. The peak torque output is 12 Nm.
The bike is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. It rides on a Trellis frame. It has USD front and rear monoshock suspension units from WP Apex range. The OEM also offers the bike with single-channel ABS as a standard fitment.
For more details, it is best to consult with spokespersons associated with a Bajaj or KTM dealership.
