Q.Top 5 Bikes in India Under Rs 2 Lakh

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/9369"]Karangiri[/URL] It's a great bike for short commutes, I think. The riding position is a bit aggressive and may take a toll on your back on long rides. The vibration issues at high speeds are something one should look out for, though. [URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/20"]NikilSJ[/URL] would be able to give you a better idea as he has ridden considerable distance on the Continental GT.

[QUOTE_NODE]"[B]Originally posted by Rajen_Joshi"[/B] I'm super confused between Himalayan [/QUOTE_NODE] Between Himalayan and....? I think your query is cut off half way through.

The Indian two wheeler market is bustling with choices these days and there are a lot of interesting offerings from various manufacturers to cater to the needs of a wide variety of riders. From fully faired sport models to naked street and adventure tourers we have it all. Nowadays, the average engine capacity of bikes which the first-timers prefer are also increasing slowly. First, 100 cc was the most popular in the market and then years later, in the early 2000's, 150 cc street bikes were all the rage, thanks to the legendary Pulsar series. Fast forwarding to the present, we are spoilt with so many choices that it is actually confusing to decide which bike to buy. Here's a list of top 5 bikes for the enthusiast under the price tag of INR 2 Lakh: [B]1. KTM Duke 200:[/B] [ATTACH=CONFIG]n10372[/ATTACH] Ever since KTM entered India, they've set the sales charts on fire with their hugely popular Duke series. Versatile naked street design and explosive power from the 200cc liquid cooled single cylinder has gotten a lot of riders hooked up! The design, coupled with practical touches like the multifunctional instrument cluster and top spec parts have made this bike so desirable that every aspiring rider wants to own one. [B]Specs:[/B] [B]Engine[/B]- Liquid cooled 200 cc single cylinder, 6-speed transmission [B]Power[/B]- 26.3 PS [B]Torque[/B]- 19.2 Nm [B]Ex showroom Price [/B][B](Delhi)[/B]: 1.44 Lac (You can use the extra cash from your budget to buy good riding gear and believe me, good quality riding gear can save your life!) [B]Pros[/B]: Power, Technology, Design, Competitive Pricing [B]Cons[/B]: Short range because of small fuel tank, Engine Heating issues, Riding comfort [B]2. Honda CBR 250 R[/B] [B][ATTACH=CONFIG]n10373[/ATTACH][/B] Good build quality, reliable and butter smooth engine are the main USPs of the Honda CBR 250 R. The riding position is comfortable enough to be a very good sport tourer. The bike can give decent range, thanks to the 13 litre fuel tank. ABS is also provided as an option. If you're buying the CBR 250 R, I'd suggest you go for the ABS version. The bike's no no-nonsense build makes it the ideal sport tourer in the market. [B]Specs:[/B] [B]Engine[/B]- Liquid cooled 249 cc single cylinder, 6-speed transmission [B]Power[/B]- 26.51 PS [B]Torque[/B]- 22.9 Nm [B]Ex showroom Price[/B]: 1.9 Lac [B]Pros[/B]: Engine refinement, fit and finish, safety (ABS) [B]Cons[/B]: Outdated, a little expensive, could do with more power. [B]3. Royal Enfield Himalayan:[/B] [B][ATTACH=CONFIG]n10374[/ATTACH][/B] The Himalayan is the ideal bike for all those adventure seekers out there. Highly capable off-road, commendable on-road dynamics and a much refined engine has made the bike a good potential buy. Add to that, optional panniers, jerry cans and other accessories can complete this bike's terrain conquering capabilities. [B]Specs:[/B] [B]Engine[/B]- 411 cc oil cooled, single cylinder, 5-speed transmission [B]Power[/B]- 24.84 PS [B]Torque[/B]- 32 Nm [B]Ex-showroom [/B][B]Price[/B]- 1.55 Lac [B]Pros[/B]: Much more refined than other Royal Enfields, Long service intervals, good off-road capability and is stable on the highways as well. [B]Cons[/B]: It is a new bike and not much can be said about the reliability for now. Only time will tell. Also, it could do with more power. A six speed transmission could have helped extract more from the engine. [B]4. KTM RC 200:[/B] [B][ATTACH=CONFIG]n10375[/ATTACH][/B] The RC 200 is by far the best track-oriented budget bike money can buy. I didn't mention the Pulsar RS 200 because the RC 200 is lighter and slightly more powerful than the RS. Just like the Duke, the RC 200 also gets race-focused parts like inverted forks, front and rear discs, light weight alloys, cracker of an engine and committed riding position. [B]Specs:[/B] [B]Engine[/B]- Liquid cooled 200 cc single cylinder, 6-speed transmission [B]Power[/B]- 25 PS [B]Torque[/B]- 19.2 Nm [B]Ex- showroom Price [/B][B](Delhi)[/B]- 1.69 Lac [B]Pros[/B]: Fun bike to flog around the track, great pricing, power, ideal as a secondary bike to own. [B]Cons[/B]: Minor quality issues, not an everyday bike. [B]5. Mahindra Mojo:[/B] [B][ATTACH=CONFIG]n10376[/ATTACH][/B] The Mahindra Mojo is perhaps the most underrated bike in India! It comes with a highly capable liquid 300cc engine, gargantuan fuel tank (21 litres!), Pirellis, inverted forks and other modern bits at a very competitive price! I don't understand why this bike doesn't sell like hot cakes. Yes, the dealership reach is poor and Mahindra really needs to market this gem of a product better! [B]Specs:[/B] [B]Engine[/B]- 295cc liquid cooled, single cylinder, 6-speed transmission [B]Power[/B]- 27.19 PS [B]Torque[/B]- 30 Nm [B]Ex-showroom Price [/B][B](Delhi)[/B]- 1.63 Lac [B]Pros[/B]: Amazingly capable tourer, features, price [B]Cons[/B]: Dealership reach, no ABS, even as an option, slightly sluggish handling PS: If you're going to buy a bike that amounts to under INR 2 lac on-road, invest the rest of the money in good quality riding gear. Always ride responsibly :)