People in India have different reasons for buying a bike, especially now that the bike manufacturing companies in the country are catering to different segments of society. The two main reasons why people buy bikes are – getting the thrill of a sports bike with a powerful engine and lightweight and a cruiser for everyday usage.
The mid-segment bikes under 5 lakhs have both these categories. Few of these bikes give you the above mentioned thrill of a sports bike and others are good for riding to work every day. Let us look at the ten best bikes under 5 lakhs in India. Here you should bear in mind that the prices of the bikes given here are the ex-showroom prices in Delhi
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250
This is the most affordable bike on the list of best bikes under 5 lakhs. The design of this bike is inspired by European designs and the new comer is quite similar to its predecessor the Gixxer S. If you want your bike to sport a colour different than black then you should opt for the Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP edition.
The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 has LED headlights and tail lamps. It also has a completely digital cluster of instruments and alloy wheels that are 17 inches in diameter and machine-finished. The ground clearance of this bike is 165 mm and it has a 12V 6 Ah battery. The price of this bike starts at 1.78 lakhs.
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Engine specifications
- Engine power – 26.5 PS
- Variant – 1-cylinder, oil cooled, 4 stroke engine
- Mileage – up to 35 Km per litre
- Displacement – 249cc
- RPM – 9300
- Transmission – 6 speed manual
- Top speed – 150 km/hour
- Compliance – BS6 standard
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
This is a cruiser bike that is available in three variants – Fireball, Stellar and Supernova. There are many colour options in all the three variants and it has many trendy and technically advanced features. These include an LED DRL surrounding the headlight in circular shape. There is an LED tail lamp and semi-digital instrument console compatible with smartphones. There is also a switchgear mounted USB charging port.
The tyres of this bike are made bulkier in order to provide added stability – 19-inch wheel rims in the front and 17-inch in the rear. The price of this bike starts at 1.86 lakhs.
Engine specifications
- Engine power – 21.07 PS
- Variant – 4 stroke SI engine
- Mileage – up to 45.8 km per litre
- Displacement – 348.36 cc
- RPM – 5500
- Transmission – 5 speed manual
- Top speed – 125 km per hour
- Compliance – BS6 standard
Honda Hness CB350
This bike can be considered as the best cruiser bike in the under 4 lakh category. The design is retro and the bike is quite attractive with a dual-tone colour scheme. There is an all LED lighting system and a semi digital instrument cluster that is compatible with smartphones.
It has the signature Honda Smartphone Voice Control System. There is a front fork and twin shock absorbers in the rear, along with the Honda Selectable Torque Control or HSTC. The price of this bike starts at 1.86 lakhs.
Engine specifications
- Engine power – 21.07 PS
- Variant – 4 stroke SI engine
- Mileage – up to 45.8 km per litre
- Displacement – 348.36 cc
- RPM – 5500
- Transmission – 5 speed manual
- Top speed – 125 km/hour
- Compliance – BS6 standard
Bajaj Dominar 400
This bike is an affordable option for the people who like the speed and cool thrills of a sports bike. This is one of the best sports bikes under the 4 lakhs price category. There is a powerful LED headlight with more LED bits for additional illumination. There is a front radial calliper, a chunky USD fork and a DOHC setup.
This bike also has 2 digital panels for information. The other features include an indicator for average fuel consumption, fuel gauge, speedometer, a side-stand warning and tachometer. This bike also features 17 inch alloy wheels and attractive graphics on the body. The price of this bike starts from 2.07 lakhs.
Engine specifications
- Engine power – 40 PS
- Variant – single cylinder, DOHC, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valve, triple spark and FI engine
- Mileage – up to 27 km per litre
- Displacement – 373.3 cc
- RPM – 8800
- Transmission – 6 speed manual
- Top speed – 148 km/hour
- Compliance – BS6 standard
Kawasaki Ninja 300
This is by far one of the fastest sports bikes in the under 4 lakhs price category. It is available in 3 colours – ebony, Lime green and Candy lime green. It has a sleek design and sports an LED tail light, split halogen headlights and indicators like bulbs.
The rear tyre is 140-section and the front tyre is 110 section. The rims on both the front and rear tyres is 17 inch. The price of this bike starts at 3.18 lakhs.
Engine specifications
- Engine power – 38.88 PS
- Variant – 4 stroke parallel twin engine, liquid cooled
- Mileage – up to 32.1 km per litre
- Displacement – 296 cc
- RPM – 11000
- Transmission – 6 speed manual
- Top speed – 192 km/hour
- Compliance – BS6 standard
These are some of the bikes in the under 5 lakhs price category. If you conduct a thorough research online, you will come across a few other bikes in this price category. These are a mix of sports bikes and cruisers. The companies manufacturing these bikes in India are well-known and have made their presence felt in the last few decades.
People who like sports bikes can opt for the ones available in the under 5 lakhs price category can choose from TVS, KTM RC 390 KTM 390 and Adventure CF Moto 650 NK along with the ones mentioned above. The cruiser bike worth mentioning apart from the ones described include Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.
So choose the bike that suits your requirements and budget the best. You should also consider the road and climatic conditions of your town or city before you decide on a model. You will get guidance online for this purpose and research online will point towards the best model for your city requirements as well.
