New Bikes And Scooters Launched Between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh in 2024

Lots of new affordable bikes and scooters were launched in 2024 in the Rs 1-2 lakh (ex-showroom) range. Here’s a look at all of them:

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

The biggest capacity Pulsar yet arrived this year with an aggressive price tag of Rs 1,85,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Pulsar NS400Z is built on the Dominar 400’s perimeter frame and shares design similarities with the Bajaj Pulsar NS200. 

Bajaj Pulsar N125

The 125cc sporty commuter segment has become quite an interesting one in recent years and Bajaj Auto launched its answer to the likes of the TVS Raider 125, the Bajaj Pulsar N125. The sharp and sleek styling makes it different from any other Pulsars in Bajaj’s lineup and should appeal to youngsters looking for their first bike. 

Bajaj Freedom 125

The Pune-based manufacturer launched the world’s first CNG bike, the Freedom 125 this year. It has both a 2kg CNG cylinder as well as a 2-litre petrol tank. The claimed combined mileage (CNG + petrol) of the bike is 330km. 

Bajaj Chetak

Bajaj launched the Chetak 2901 this year and it is the most affordable variant in the Chetak lineup. It has a 2.8kWh capacity battery pack with a claimed range of 123km and a top speed of 63kmph. 

The mid-spec Chetak Blue 3202 was also launched, replacing the Urbane variant in the lineup. It has a 3.2kWh capacity battery pack with a claimed range output of 137km. 

Bajaj Auto also launched the Chetak 35 range this year. It is available in three variants: 3501, 3502 and 3503. The new range of scooters have more range, more underseat storage space and more features than previous models. 

Hero MotoCorp 

Hero Mavrick 440

The Hero Mavrick 440 was launched this year in three variants. It is based on the Harley-Davidson X440 and shares the same 440cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 27.3PS at 6,000rpm and 36Nm at 4,000rpm. 

Hero Xtreme 125R

Along with the Pulsar N125, the Raider got another new competitor this year in the form of the Hero Xtreme 125R. The bike has a fairly attractive package of edgy looks, potent engine, agile handling and an affordable price tag. 

TVS iQube

TVS launched a new, more affordable base variant of the iQube electric scooter along with two sub-variants of the ST variant. This brought down the price of owning an iQube while making the higher-end variants more feature rich to compete with the premium electric scooters. 

Honda CB300F Flex-Fuel

The other bike launched this year that runs on something alternate to electricity and regular petrol is the Honda CB300F Flex-Fuel bike. It is basically the standard petrol-powered bike with the engine being tuned to be compliant with up to E85 fuel (which is 85% ethanol and 15% petrol).

Ather Energy

Ather 450 Apex

Ather Energy launched the most powerful scooter based on its 450 platform, called the 450 Apex. It has a top speed of 100kmph with a 0-40kmph acceleration time of 2.9 seconds and the exposed orange subframe underneath the side panel just looks gorgeous. 

Ather Rizta

The EV maker launched its much-awaited first family scooter, the Rizta this year. Its design language is completely different from the rest of the lineup and it offers, probably, the biggest storage space in the market. 

Ola Electric

Ola S1 X (4kWh)

A new variant of the Ola S1 X with a 4kWh capacity battery pack arrived in 2024. It gets an IDC (Indian Driving Conditions) claimed range of 190km and a top speed of 90kmph. 

Ola Roadster Range

Ola Electric launched the Roadster range of electric bikes with three variants on offer: Roadster X, Roadster and Roadster Pro. Bookings for all three bikes are open and deliveries for the same will start in January 2025. 

Ampere Nexus

Ampere launched its premium scooter, the Nexus this year in two variants: ST and EX. The edgy and sharp design language sets the scooter apart from any other Ampere scooters till date and feels ready to put up a fight against other premium electric scooters.