Top 5 Bikes With Best Mileage Under Rs 1 Lakh
ALL the bikes in this list come with over 60kmpl mileage!
With petrol prices rising everyday, riding a motorcycle is becoming increasingly expensive. For those who commute daily, the expenses start piling up. With this concern in mind, we’ve put together a list of five commuter bikes that are not only affordable to buy (all under Rs 1 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi) but also economical to ride.
Do note that this list is arranged from the lowest to the best mileage, and we have obtained these numbers by testing the bikes out in the real-world:
TVS Raider 125
Average Mileage: 68kmpl
Starting Price: Rs 82,000
The tvs raider not only looks youthful, offers great performance, but also doesn’t compromise on outright mileage. Its 124.8cc engine feels refined and peppy, which helps overtake slow moving traffic with ease. More importantly, it returned a tested mileage of 65kmpl in city conditions and 71kmpl on highways.
What’s also interesting is that it comes with as many as seven variants, that too at different price points and features to suit customers wanting different features at different budgets. Here’s a detailed explainer about the TVS Raider 125 variants.
TVS Radeon
Average Mileage: 70.5kmpl
Starting Price: Rs 55,400
The TVS Radeon is a simple, no-frills commuter bike that’s designed to rival the iconic Hero Splendor. In fact, its design is also somewhat similar to the Splendor, while having a bigger engine. That said, despite the larger engine, it returned an impressive 73kmpl in the city, and riding it on the highway gave us 68kmpl. The icing on the cake is that the 109cc engine is one of the peppiest motors we’ve ever tested. If you’re looking for a 110cc commuter bike that’s great on mileage and also performance, the Radeon is the one to go for.
Hero Xtreme 125R
Average Mileage: 71.25kmpl
Starting Price: Rs 89,000
Commuter bikes don’t always have to look sober and boring. The hero xtreme 125rcarries a distinctly sporty design while also balancing mileage. It delivered an incredible 81.5kmpl in the city and 61kmpl on the highway in our test - excellent figures for a sporty 125cc bike. What’s more, the engine is powerful enough to let you comfortably cruise at 85–90kmph on highways.
It even gets the safety quotient right with either a single-channel ABS or a dual-channel ABS. Granted, the dual-channel ABS variant costs more than a lakh rupees (Rs 1,04,500, to be precise), but we think it’s well-worth the premium as none of the other bikes in this list come with the safety of dual-channel ABS.
TVS Star City+
Average Mileage: 74.65kmpl
Starting Price: Rs 72,500
The TVS Star City Plus is a no-nonsense commuter motorcycle that takes you from point A to point B at the lowest possible cost. In our tests, it delivered an impressive 83kmpl in city conditions and 66.3kmpl on the highway. It may not be as feature-packed as the higher variants of the TVS Radeon, nor the refinement is on point. However, it does the job well as far as pocket-friendly commutes are concerned.
Hero Splendor Plus Xtec
Average Mileage: 89.5kmpl
Starting Price: Rs 77,678
The Hero Splendor Plus is often referred to as ‘Lord Splendor’ by netizens, and that’s for a good reason. In our tests, it delivered 83kmpl in the city and an unbelievable 96kmpl on the highway. This means its 9.8-litre fuel tank can offer a range of nearly 900km on a full tank!
The Splendor has been on sale for over 30 years. While it has been modernized internally over time, it still retains the original Splendor charm on the outside.
User Reviews
Bike is best for city riding but gets little aching for longer rides, above 70kmpl significant vibrations can be felt everything else is very good including mileage, maintainance, features, screen, maneourability, power, pickup etc i have tried this bike in almost all terrains and I am satisfied with whatever they are providing at this price point.Read More
Splendor Plus shirf bike nahi logo ka ek bharosa hai, and hero company ne logo ki ummeedo pe khare utare hai, jesa nam vesa kam achhi average, low cost maintenance or comfort bhi dushari bikes se kafi acha hai.Read More
For daily city riding the engine is smooth and responsive. It’s particularly good for overtaking and quick acceleration compared with many conventional 125cc commuters bikes. A practical expectation 50/60 km/l. Brakes and safety. Higher variant get single ABS Channel. Bike have the full safety features that any bike may hardly have. Read More
लंबे रास्ते के लिए कम्फर्ट और कम कीमत पर इतना अच्छा विकल्प हैं २००km से १५० km रोज ही चलता हूँ, स्पीड भी अच्छी है इसे पहले हीरो की बाइक भी चलाता था शाइन, शरीर थक जाता था लेकिन अब लगता ही नहीं है कभी थकान होती है, पर इसमें थोड़े और सेफ्टी फीचर जोड़ देना चाहिए़ लोकेशन और यूएसबी ब्लूटूथ जैसे लुक तो बहुत ही अच्छा है कलर भी पांच मिल जाते है पर हरा सबसे अच्छा लगता है.Read More
Most durable and well built. But the Radeon has an advantage over it's rivals and that's the exhaust note with quite nice engine performance for a 110cc and looks are balance between style and practicality. Very economical over long term usage. Excellent for small business and load carrying capacity because of it's robust built quality. Cons: Breaking could be better. Seat foam hardens over time making it uncomfortable.Read More