5 Most Affordable Bikes With Dual Channel ABS: Bajaj Pulsar N160, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, And More

Surprisingly, we have three Bajaj products in this list

With great performance comes a need for great stopping power, and dual channel ABS adds that extra net of safety while riding bikes. What ABS basically does is that it prevents wheel lock up when braking hard, and unlike single channel, the dual channel ABS system is safer as it prevents both the wheels from locking up, further avoiding the bike and rider from falling down. While a lot of motorcycles offer single channel ABS, here are the top five affordable bikes with dual channel ABS tech.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 

The most recent addition to the Pulsar family, the Bajaj Pulsar N160, packs not only performance and features but also comes with the added safety net of dual channel ABS. It is also the most affordable bike to get this tech at Rs 1,27,853 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is powered by a 164.82cc, single-cylinder, air-and-oil-cooled engine, capable of 16PS and 14.65Nm. You can find more details on the bike here.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

The most powerful and feature packed 200cc motorcycle, the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, is also one of the most affordable bikes to come equipped with dual channel ABS. It churns out a strong 20.82PS and 17.25Nm from its 197.75cc fuel injected mill. This, paired with discs brakes and ABS, gives the riders the required confidence and safety. It comes at a price tag of Rs 1,43,240 (ex-showroom Delhi) and packs interesting features including ride modes, Glide Through Traffic tech and a slipper clutch.

Yamaha FZ 25 

The Yamaha FZ-25 makes for the most affordable quarter litre bike that comes equipped with dual channel ABS. Powering the FZ-25 is a 249cc, air-cooled engine producing 20.8PS and 20.1Nm, paired to a five-speed transmission. It retails at Rs 1,44,600 (ex-showroom Delhi)

Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 

Bajaj launched the biggest Pulsars yet, the Pulsar N250 and F250, in dual channel ABS avatars, making this duo the second most affordable quarter litre bikes flaunting the tech. They get muscular and sharp body styling and are powered by a 249.07cc oil-cooled engine capable of 24.5PS and 21.5Nm. These variants arrive in a special all-black colour and are priced at Rs 1,49,978 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Bajaj Dominar 250

The fifth bike is the Dominar 250, the third Bajaj bike in this list. It is priced at Rs 1,68,602 (ex-showroom Delhi) and makes for a capable quarter litre power cruiser. It comes with a powerful liquid-cooled engine and is suspended on a USD fork and gas-charged monoshock. It also packs a lot more features and tech, making it a real value-for-money deal.