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The 150cc motorcycle segment has always been a very popular one in India. With the launch of new bikes, this segment has become all the more better. It boasts of a very strong line up of bikes. If you have to buy a 150 cc bike, you would be spoilt for choice and would end up getting confused. To help you in making the decision, we have come up with a list of the best 150cc bikes in India. This segment can be divided primarily into two- the commuter bikes and the performance-oriented bikes. In this particular post we have focused on the higher end of the 150cc segment. Read on for the Best 150cc Bikes in India 2017 in our list here.
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Best 150cc Bikes in India 2017
7. Yamaha Fazer V2.0
| Engine Displacement | 149cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 13 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 12.8 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 55 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 109 km/h |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 89,000 |
Yamaha sells the Fazer as a touring bike. This bike can be called an FZ-S V2.0 with a quarter fairing. Additionally, it also caries a dual-headlamp setup with a pilot lamp just below the base of the windshield. The bike features a fully digital instrument console. It is powered by a 149cc single cylinder fuel-injected engine. Though the bike is a bit expensive at Rs 89,000, it is one of the only two bikes in this list that has a fuel injection system.
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6. Yamaha FZ-S Version 2.0
| Engine Displacement | 149cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 13 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 12.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 53 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 107 km/h |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 84,000 |
The FZ–series of motorcycles has helped Yamaha in establishing a firm hold in the 150cc segment. The FZ-S is easily ticks all the right boxes and the V2.0 even has a fuel injection system. Certainly by adding a Fuel Injection system, the cost has gone up. Hence the Yamaha FZ- S V2 is one of the most expensive bike in this segment. It is powered by a 149cc single cylinder fuel-injected engine. This is the only fuel-injected bike in this list apart from the Yamaha Fazer V2.0 .
5. TVS Apache RTR 160
| Engine Displacement | 160cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 15 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 13 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 60 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 118 km/h |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 79,000 |
The Apache enjoys a great fan following despite being around for quite some time now. The bike boasts of great performance and handling. Recently, TVS started selling this bike in Matte Blue colour scheme. The Apache RTR 160 is powered by a 160cc single cylinder carbureted engine.
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4. Suzuki Gixxer
| Engine Displacement | 154.9cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 14 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 64.13 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 115 km/h |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 75,040 |
The Gixxer has been Suzuki‘s most popular bike since its launch in the Indian market. The Gixxer and the Gixxer SF have together given big sales achievements to Suzuki. Its great looks justify its sales numbers as it is easily one of the best-looking bikes in the segment. The Gixxer has got muscular styling and an aggressive stance. The ride quality and handling is also excellent. That said, the bike does not enjoy a good dealership/after sales network in India. This is the reason it is not the best 150cc bike in India in our list.
3. Bajaj Pulsar 150
| Engine Displacement | 149cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 14 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 13.4 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 65 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 110 km/h |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 75,000 |
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 is undoubtedly one of the most popular 150cc bikes in India. Bajaj has been continuously updating this bike with new features. New paint schemes and graphics to were the latest updates to this bike. The Pulsar 150 comes with adjustable rear Nitrox suspension. Additionally, the Pulsar is one of the very few bikes on sale in India that comes with a backlit switchgear on the handlebar. The Pulsar 150 offers a sporty engine, great fuel efficiency.It is features rich and has cheap spare parts. This is the one of the primary reasons why the Bajaj Pulsar 150 features high on this list of best 150cc bikes in India even though it has remained largely unchanged for a long period of time.
2. Honda CB Unicorn 160
| Engine Displacement | 162.7cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 13.8 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 13.92 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 62 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 106 km/h |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 74,000 (Standard variant)/ INR 76,000 (CBS variant) |
Honda came up with the Unicorn series with the Unicorn 160 a few years ago. The Honda Unicorn 160 comes in 5 paint options. It is powered by a carbureted 160cc engine. It comes with monoshock rear suspension and a fully digital instrument console. Now, it also comes with an Always On Headlamp (AOH) as a standard feature.
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1. Honda CB Hornet 160R – The #1 150 cc Bike in India
| Engine Displacement | 163cc, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 15.67 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.76 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Mileage | 58.9 kmpl |
| Top Speed | Info Not Available |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Single Disc INR 79,900/ Dual Disc with CBS INR 84,400 |
The CB Hornet 160 R was first showcased at the Rev fest alongside the CBR650F. The CB Hornet 160R is the replacement for the not so successful CB Trigger. It promises to be a much sportier than the CB Unicorn. The Honda CB Hornet 160R is selling in good numbers right since its launch in December 2016. It is easily among the sportiest bike in the 150 cc segment.
List of Best 150cc Bikes in India 2017
| Motorcycle | Mileage | Price |
| #1 Honda CB Hornet 160R | 58.9 km/l | Rs 79,900 – Rs 84,400 |
| #2 Honda CB Unicorn 160 | 62 km/l | Rs 74,000 – Rs 76,000 |
| #3 Bajaj Pulsar 150 | 65 km/l | Rs 75,000 |
| #4 Suzuki Gixxer | 64 km/l | Rs 77,000 – Rs 89,000 |
| #5 TVS Apache RTR 160 | 60 km/l | Rs 79,000 |
| #6 Yamaha FZ-S V2.0 | 53 km/l | Rs 84,000 |
| #7 Yamaha Fazer V2.0 | 55 km/l | Rs 89,000 |
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