Take 100cc commuters bikes or 1000cc high powerful machines, the Indian buyers have expanded their choice. We Indians always want more either it is power, performance or mileage. An average bike buyer’s requirements are easy maintenance, affordable prices and fuel mileage.
However, now buyers are looking for modern, stylish, affordable products that offer extra performance and features.
In this article, we are covering more than 150cc bikes and less than 180cc bikes. Yes, they are the much coveted 160cc class that provides more power than the regular bikes but having the equivalent mileage. Here we have gathered some details on Top 3 bikes of 160cc under 85000 in India 2017 with Price List.
1) TVS Apache RTR 160
| Mileage | 50 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 74,617/- |
Born of a racing generation, TVS Apache RTR 160 is the first bike from the Apache series introduced by TVS in the Indian market. Here, the 'RTR' stands for 'Racing Throttle Response'. This bike has grabbed the first place in the list of Top 3 bikes of 160cc under 85000 in India 2017 with Price List.
The bike is powered by a 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine that delivers 15.2 bhp of power @ 8,500 rpm and 13.1 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm mated to a five-speed gearbox.
The bike gets front 105 mm travel forks, mono-suspension at the rear and 17-inch alloy wheels in the front for comfortable riding. Along with it, an instrument console with lap timer, dual petal disc brake with ABS, gas charged shocks, stylish engine cowls and bright headlamps & LED tail light are the other features.
In India, there are three variants of Apache are available namely - Apache RTR 160 Hyper edge, Apache RTR 180 and Apache RTR 180 ABS.
TVS Apache RTR 160 Technical Specifications
| TVS Apache RTR 160 Technical Specification | |
| Engine | 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder |
| Displacement | 159.7 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 mm x 52.9 mm |
| Maximum Power | 15.2 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 13.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual gearbox |
| Engine Start | Kick start and Electric start |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, 105 mm Stroke |
| Rear Suspension | Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shocks (MIG) with spring aid |
| Kerb Weight | 137 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 litres |
| Top Speed | 118 kmph |
TVS Apache RTR 160 Price in India: Rs. 74,617/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
2) Bajaj Pulsar NS 160
| Mileage | 55 Kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 80,648/- |
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 has placed a one step ahead from the Pulsar 150 in terms of features and pricing. The bike gets most of the design elements from Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 which is its bigger sibling. This bike has grabbed the second place in the list of Top 3 bikes of 160cc under 85000 in India 2017 with Price List.
The bike is powered by a 160.3 cc single-cylinder, 4-Stroke, oil-cooled, DTSi Engine that produces 15.5 bhp of power @ 8500 and 14.6 Nm of torque @ 6500 mated to a five-speed gearbox.
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 is available in three colour variants – white, black and red.
Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 Technical Specifications
| Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 Technical Specification | |
| Engine | 4 Stroke, Oil Cooled DTSi Engine |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | NA |
| Maximum Power | 15.5 @ 8500 (Ps @ RPM) |
| Maximum Torque | 14.6 @ 6500 (Nm @ RPM) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual gearbox |
| Engine Start | Electric Start |
| Front Suspension | 130 mm fork travel, Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | 120 mm wheel travel, Mono suspension with nitrox |
| Kerb Weight | 142 Kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres |
| Top Speed | 121 kmph |
Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 Price in India: Rs. 80,648/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
3) Honda CB Hornet 160R
| Mileage | 50 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 82,841/- |
The Honda CB Hornet 160R is a stylish bike based on the CB Unicorn 160. With its bulky body panels, macho, look large fuel tank, and X-shaped tail lamp, Honda has targeted the buyers who want style features. This bike has grabbed the third place in the list of Top 3 bikes of 160cc under 85000 in India 2017 with Price List.
The bike is powered by a 162.7 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that delivers 15.66 bhp power @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 14.76 Nm @ 6500 rpm mated to a five-speed gearbox.
It has disc brakes at the both ends along with CBS (Combined Braking System). Honda is offering Honda CB Hornet 160R in five colour schemes – pearl amazing white, neo orange metallic, sports red, pearl nightstar black and pearl siren blue. Two different variants are single disc and dual disc with CBS.
Honda CB Hornet 160R Technical Specifications
| Honda CB Hornet 160R Technical Specification | |
| Engine | single-cylinder air-cooled |
| Displacement | 162.7cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 57 mm x 63 mm |
| Maximum Power | 15.66 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14.76 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
| Engine Start | Electric Start |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Kerb Weight | 140 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 litres |
| Top Speed | 110 kmph |
Honda CB Hornet 160R Price in India: Rs. 82,841/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
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