Top 5 200-250cc Bikes To Buy This Diwali
We help you pick the best quarter-litre bike this festive season
The festive season is around the corner; if you are planning to buy a bike in the 200-250cc range, here is the list of the top 5 bikes that you can consider in that segment:
KTM 200 Duke
Price: Rs 2,05,588 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
If you’re looking for a naked motorcycle in the 200-250 cc segment, you can’t go wrong with the KTM 200 Duke. It is powered by a 199.5 cc liquid-cooled engine that produces 25 PS and 19.3 Nm. The Duke 200 is also feature-packed, with a TFT display offering Bluetooth connectivity, call/SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation.
If looks and performance are your priorities, the Duke 200 is worth considering this festive season.
Yamaha R2
Price: starts from Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The recently launched Yamaha R2 makes a strong proposition in this segment. It looks bigger than the Yamaha R15 and is powered by an all-new 204cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm.
It gets three riding modes: Street, Sport and Rain, which alter the power delivery according to the selected mode. The R2 is available in five colour options: Metallic Black, Dark Bluish Gray, Racing Blue, Matte White Pearl and Metallic Gray, with the latter reserved for the M variant.
If you’re looking for a sports bike for spirited weekend rides and occasional track days, the Yamaha R2 is worth considering.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Price: Starts from Rs 1,48,240 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V gets a muscular design, highlighted by its sculpted fuel tank. It also gets an inverted, preload-adjustable fork at the front.
Powering the bike is a 197.75 cc oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which produces 20.82 PS and 17.25 Nm. It also gets a TFT display and multiple riding modes, making it a feature-packed option in this segment.
Overall, the Apache RTR 200 4V makes a compelling package for buyers looking for a feature-packed motorcycle at an accessible price.
Hero Xpulse 210
Price: Starts from Rs 1,68,245 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
If you prefer the roads less travelled, the Hero Xpulse 210 makes a strong proposition this festive season. The motorcycle is powered by a 210 cc liquid-cooled engine producing 24.6PS at 9,250rpm and 20.7Nm at 7,250rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
The top variant gets a TFT console with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts. It also gets long-travel suspension, allowing it to tackle rough terrain and potholes with ease. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels further make it well suited to off-road riding.
If you want an off-road-focused bike that can also handle touring and highway riding, the Xpulse 210 brings something different to the table.
Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Price: Starts from Rs 1,38,302 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Pulsar NS200 has been on sale in India for more than a decade and continues to be a popular option in this segment. It is powered by a 199 cc engine producing 24.5 PS and 18.74 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
The NS200 has a sporty character and gets an inverted fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. On the safety front, it gets dual-channel ABS in the top variant. The motorcycle currently gets a digital instrument console, while Bajaj is expected to launch a TFT-equipped variant before the festive season, which could make it even more feature-rich.
If you’re planning to buy a sporty naked bike at an affordable price, the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is worth considering.
User Reviews
No vibration, perfect riding position, best performance, all rounder bike. And because I trust the bajaj and in this segment this is the best bike i bought. And the good one is gearing position, I like the design of my bike. Mileage i got on highway around 40 kml in cities 34 around, but best handling in every way. I ride the bike around 1900 km and I got the good mileage i observed there is no mileage drop in this segment. I ride around 50 km per day. Don't buy if you are not a men. Because pulsar is only for men. I would suggest this bike for every men, it is also best for college students and office mates. It attracts the whole attention of everyone. Read More
Yamaha always win heart from Indian riders. YZF-R2 looks amazing. Aerodynamics are amazing, looks very spoty from older version, new era of yamaha is comming and the wheel base look good. We all know yamaha never disappoint us. Yamaha is known for its real spots bike making best quality bikes suites for Indian roads.Read More
The looks are amazing of this bike in this price segment and also very stunning style. I chose this bike because I wanted a bike that can handle my daily and weekend rides without costing too much to maintain. Rides are really very comfortable, when you drive for hours, you won't even feel tired on the bike. Best bike for the long drive in this segment and price range, worth for the money and you can surely go for it. Yes, I would definetly reccomed this bike, especially to anyone who is looking for budget friendly and in compare of himalayan or moto-morini, it is very comfortable for city rides and long drives, if you want a reliable and the bike who doesn't cost much maintance, then go for it.Read More
This bike is a wonderful machine. I love this bike. It feels so cool and it delivers great performance. Tyres are so wide. I am so happy to buy this ktm bike. KTM is not just a bike, it's an emotion and we can use it for racing also. It is so comfortable and I love this bike. My overall experience is excellent.Read More
To be frank the engine is so smooth compared with it's previous versions...no vibration till 90kmph and I have found the sweet spot at 80kmph. The highest speed which i have clocked on this bike is 130kmph on a national highway I do long and short rides frequently on this bike and I feel little pain on my palm and back on long rides because of little hard seat cushion but when it comes to a ride of upto 140kms no stress at all you can make it easily, and in love with it's bass of its sound. I'm a pure lover of riding bikes.. and I must must recommend this bike to the people who are in there 20's to 35's and are looking for there daily commute but in style, power, and most important efficiency then is the go for bike totally worth it.. The stance it has and the looks it grabs on the city roads are just wow Read More