Indians are more concern with affordable price for anything. Whenever we talk about bikes, the first thing comes in our mind is price and the second is the mileage. Motorcycle manufacturers know these criteria very well. So that, they continuously try to give a smart stylish bike that is for low price as well as gives more mileage. As we use bikes for daily transportation, it must be good enough to last long.
A big chunk of the most of the bikes in India comes under the range of Rs.60,000. Every middle-class Indian man can spend this much amount for a vehicle for a daily commute. 110cc to 150 cc bikes are more popular in this range and also can get eye-pleasing looks, decent range of features and good technical specifications.
Below is the list of top 5 bikes under 60000 for a daily commute.
1) Hero Passion Pro
Hero Passion Pro is the second best-seller of Hero’s after Splendor. It is ranked as one of the top selling motorcycles in India as of now. Its elegant design and loaded features boast high popularity in this segment.
The bike is powered by a 97.2cc single-cylinder engine that produces power of 8.24bhp @ 8,000 rpm and torque of 8.05Nm @ 5,000 rpm. Semi-Digital Console with Side Stand Indicator, Front Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers and Rear Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorber Suspension makes the bike worth riding on city roads.
Hero claims an overall fuel efficiency of 84 kmpl with the top speed of 87 kmph. For an average Indian family, this goes into their pocket easily.
Apart from basic necessity, Hero offers the Passion Pro in the off-road ready 'TR' version.
Hero Passion Pro Price in India: Rs. 51,307/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
2) Honda CB Shine
Loaded with all technical specification required for a commuting person, Honda CB Shine is one of the most reliable bikes in the market nowadays.
Honda CB Shine gets an advanced diamond frame, light weighted, 124.7cc single cylinder air-cooled Honda Eco Technology (HET) engine that churns out 10.16bhp at 7500 rpm and 10.30Nm at 5500 rpm. It mated to a 4-speed gearbox.
Both suspensions are hydraulic loaded with spring. Its 240mm front disc and 130mm rear drum brake made with Honda's combined brake system (CBS) give an amazing riding experience on city roads also. The CB Shine gets a spring loaded hydraulic suspension at both the front and rear, along with 18-inch wheels. The CB Shine gets the 240mm front disc and 130mm rear drum with Honda's combined brake system (CBS). The 123kg kerb weight is pretty decent for any 125cc motorcycle that Honda CB Shine completes.
This mid-range average bike has all those quality one can ask for in 125cc bike. Its dynamic and sturdy looks do the justice to its price which falls under just 60k.
Honda CB Shine Price in India: Rs. 57,511/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
3) Hero Splendor iSmart
Hero launched first time i3s technology with the launch of Hero Splendor iSmart that allows the bike to automatically switch off the engine when idle and switched it on as soon as the clutch is pressed. This technology is a smart companion for the rider.
With Splendor ismart, Hero, for the first time, brings to India its i3S Technology which allows the bike to automatically switch off the engine when idle in order to conserve fuel and switched it on as soon as the clutch is pressed. This gives a smart companion to the rider. Its tubeless tires with black alloy wheels, stylish split grab tail, sporty front crawl, attractive meter console and techno graphics makes it eye-catchy. Hero Splendor iSmart claims the mileage of 92 kmpl.
The Splendor iSmart is powered by a single cylinder 100cc air-cooled, four stroke engine that produces maximum power of 7.9bhp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.04Nm at 4500 rpm.
Hero Splendor iSmart Price in India: Rs. 51,030/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
4) TVS Victor 2016
TVS Victor 2016 was introduced by TVS in the year 2016. When it was launched, it gained a hype that goes beyond the expectation. Though, it was not the most stylish bike of that time, it was loaded with high features and amazing functionalities that makes it most wantings.
110cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine churns out 9.4bhp @ 7,500 rpm and 9.4Nm of torque@ 6,000 rpm. The TVS Victor 2016 is paired with the 4-speed gearbox. TVS claims fuel efficiency of 76 kmpl which is great at this price.
Added features are Electric Start System, Semi-Digital Instrument Console, Petal Front Disc Brake, 55-Watt Bulb, Engine Kill Switch, Front Telescopic Forks and Rear Adjustable Dual Springs Suspensions that help the bike for a smooth ride.
TVS Victor 2016 Price in India: Rs. 52,217/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
5) Yamaha Saluto
Yamaha is known for manufacturing premium sports bikes. Luxury is the benchmark of Yamaha. With the launch of ‘Yamaha Saluto’, the company stepped into the middle-class user friendly bike segment community for daily transportation.
Yamaha Saluto is dedicated to the Indian users who use bikes for daily commuting. Let’s check its features.
125cc Saluto is developed on the concept of "Economical & Practical Indian Family Motorcycle". The Blue Core Engine Technology claims the best fuel economy in 125cc segment. The newly developed engine has more efficient compact combustion chamber than previous. To improve fuel economy, its light weight design plays an important role. The new Yamaha Saluto achieves a mileage of *78 kmpl.
Blue core 125cc, air-cooled, four stroke engine churns out 8.3PS at 7000 rpm and torque of 10.1Nm at 4500 rpm. 180 mm ground clearance is an added advantage on Indian roads and suits best for daily use.
Yamaha Saluto Price in India: Rs. 55,898/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
