Top 5 Best-Selling 150-200cc Bikes: March 2025
The TVS Apache outsold the Bajaj Pulsar range by a big margin
Society Of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently released their sales data for March 2025. Here’s a list of top 5 best-selling 150-200cc bikes from March 2025:
TVS Apache Range (RTR 160 to RTR 200 4V)
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Sales |
Units Sold |
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March 2025 |
44,214 |
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February 2025 |
37,954 |
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March 2024 |
34,237 |
TVS sold 44,214 bikes from the Apache series, a 16.49% increase in Month-On-Month (MoM) sales figures when compared to the previous month. The Year-On-Year (YoY) sales too have had a bump of 29.14% over the sales figures from March 2024.
The TVS Apache range, with their peppy engines, great handling, modern features, and not-so intimidating price tag have always been the go-to options for the younger buyers. The sub-200cc Apache range gets four bikes: the RTR 160 2V, RTR 180, RTR 160 4V and the RTR 200 4V.
Honda Unicorn
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Sales |
Units Sold |
|
March 2025 |
29,363 |
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February 2025 |
28,932 |
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March 2024 |
19,221 |
The Honda Unicorn has been one of the most comfortable commuters in its segment in India. The Unicorn offers a blend of refinement, decent performance and fuss-free reliability for a slightly premium price tag. With all these characteristics, the Unicorn has developed a loyal customer base, and sells quite well.
Honda sold 29,363 units in the month of March, driving the MoM sales up by 1.48%, while the YoY sales saw a significant increase of 52.76% when compared to March 2024. Expect the numbers to go up even further in the coming months considering the fact that the Unicorn was updated to comply with OBD-2B emission norms, along with LED headlight and a TFT instrument cluster (both features for the first time on a Unicorn) in December 2024.
Bajaj Pulsar Range
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Sales |
Units Sold |
|
March 2025 |
16,571 |
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February 2025 |
15,970 |
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March 2024 |
17,832 |
The Bajaj Pulsar range has been the benchmark for affordable performance in India for quite some time now. The Pulsar range has six bikes in the line-up as of now: N150, N160, NS160, NS200, Pulsar 150 and the RS200.
Bajaj sold 16,571 units of the Pulsar in March 2025, a 3.76% increase in MoM sales figures while the YoY sales have dwindled by about 7.07% when compared to March 2024. Despite having a bigger lineup than the TVS Apache range, the Pulsar doesn’t seem to have made as much of an impact as the Apache.
Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0
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Sales |
Units Sold |
|
March 2025 |
9,074 |
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February 2025 |
9,490 |
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March 2024 |
10,697 |
Yamaha MT-15, loved by the buyers for its rev-happy engine, good mileage, sporty handling while also having a comfortable riding position. Yamaha sold 9,074 units of the MT-15 in the month of March 2025, a 4.38% decrease in MoM sales, while the YoY sales too have gone down by 15.17%.
From the declining sales, it’s evident that the bike is now lagging behind, and with more modern-competition, it definitely needs an update.
Yamaha R15 Range
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Sales |
Units Sold |
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March 2025 |
6,622 |
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February 2025 |
7,157 |
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March 2024 |
10,095 |
The Yamaha R15 range has the most beginner-friendly sporty, faired bikes money can buy in India right now. The Yamaha R15 range gets three models: The R15 V4, the R15 M and the R15 S. Yamaha sold 6,622 units of the R15 in March 2025, a 7.47% decrease in MoM sales figures, while the YoY sales have been on a decline too with a 34.40% decrease when compared to March 2024.
The R15 has been the best entry-level supersports in the country since its launch back in 2008, offering a smooth and refined engine, excellent mileage and sharp handling. That said, the bike has become a bit overpriced now crossing the Rs 2 lakh barrier, at Rs 2,11,600 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top-end variant. Even though it gets some segment-first features, the price is still a bit hard to justify considering it’s a 155cc motorcycle at the end of the day.
User Reviews
I had a brother who likes riding this old r15 and I was small and didn't knew any super bikes at all and this was my first super bike which had all sharpnes at edges, the colour, the speed, it had some personality. Its been amazing by so far, smooth, light weight. Its top speed is pretty good. It gives good mileage. It is very nice for long rides. Performance of the bike is so good. Suspensions works very well on road. Yes for sure but take my opinion and explore different bike, It may have something that this bike wouldn't have that charm but you can go for it if you want sporty look and a good racing bike. Its nice.Read More
Big-bike looks: It has the exact same muscular, aggressive styling as the Pulsar 150, making it look premium. Great mileage: It easily delivers 50 to 55 kmpl in daily city traffic, keeping fuel expenses very low, comfortable ride, The seat is soft and spacious, and the upright riding posture prevents back pain during traffic jams. Solid highway stability: unlike lightweight 125cc commuters, its heavier chassis keeps it stable and vibration-free at 70–80 kmph. Low maintenance spare parts are widely available across India and are very affordable compared to rivals.Read More
just go for it this bike doesn't have any compitition, the 200cc felt amazing and the look's are great, mileage and all led setup is good for night ride, also you can ride it in city and highways, you not gonna feel bored and in this price range, you're not gonna get anything better believe me, I have ridden alot of bike but the ns 200 one of is kind.Read More
RTR 180 and 160 2V both may not feel so comfortable at first and it require some time to get used to over long urban commutes. Good for touring as well, best with speeds upto 80-90 kmph and vibrates a lot after that. Decent mileage. Easy on pocket ownership cost. Became more affordable post GST 2.0. Go for it if you are looking for a motorcycle that is simple yet sporty.Read More
Service and maintenance charge is normal, mileage is 50 - 55 kmpl on highway, 45-50 kmpl in cities and streets. Overall, it is a quite good bike with good performance and minimal costs. Everyday rides upto hundred kms can be done easily, I ride daily around 80 kms and it is very easy for me and it's a sports bike even with only 125 CC engine.Read More