Top 5 Most Fuel Efficient Sporty 160cc Indian Bikes
Which one makes for a good first bike?
In the super competitive world of sporty commuters, fuel efficiency plays a crucial role for riders looking to strike a balance between fun and functional. Hence, we put the best of the best 160cc sporty commuters to the test, and here are the top five bikes with the best real-world mileage you should consider before buying.
In the urban jungle:
|
Bike |
City Mileage |
|
Bajaj Pulsar N160 |
59.11kmpl |
|
Suzuki Gixxer |
58.37kmpl |
|
Hero Xtreme 160R |
55.47kmpl |
|
Yamaha FZ-X |
55.11kmpl |
|
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V |
47.61kmpl |
In the city, where these bikes will spend most of their life, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 offers the most savings. Based on a new platform, it’s extremely tractable, so you won’t need to shuffle between gears as often. A close second is the Suzuki Gixxer which, although stylish and frugal, feels rather sedate in comparison to the Pulsar. While the Hero Xtreme 160R and Yamaha FZ-X are equally fuel efficient with a more than decent 55kmpl in the bag, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V ends up at the bottom, due to its peaky and revvy nature.
On the open road:
|
Bike |
Highway Mileage |
|
Suzuki Gixxer |
56.17kmpl |
|
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V |
49.80kmpl |
|
Yamaha FZ-X |
48.67kmpl |
|
Hero Xtreme 160R |
47.38kmpl |
|
Bajaj Pulsar N160 |
44.38kmpl |
Out on the highways these bikes paint a different picture. The Pulsar N160, which dominates in the city, slips down the order out on the highway. The Pulsar N160 requires a lot more throttle work to sustain highway speeds, especially past 7000rpm. Weirdly enough, what works against the Apache RTR 160 4V in the city works well for it on the highway. Its peaky engine settles down at higher speeds and returns the second-best fuel efficiency of the lot. What’s cool though is how consistently efficient the Suzuki Gixxer really is. With an average fuel efficiency of 57kmpl, it’s the most logical bike to go for if fuel efficiency is more important than outright performance for you.
Verdict:
Sporty commuters, as discussed earlier, are meant to strike a balance between sportiness and frugality. In that sense, if you want something that leans more towards the frugal end of the spectrum, the Suzuki Gixxer is the way to go. However, if you want that shot of sportiness and don’t mind a slightly lower highway fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Pulsar and the TVS Apache make for the most bang-for-the-buck deals.
User Reviews
- Hero Xtreme stealth edition dual discI recently tried hero Xtreme 160r stealth edition for my daily city ride and what stood out immediately was the puncy and low end performance that make stop and go traffic feel effortless, the gear shift are predictible, the bike feel planted and the start and tell feature is surprisingly convenient when you are in rush.Read More
- Best bike in this segment..Bike is very smooth in city as well as highways. It has very comfortable seat and posturing with a good mileage and smooth and refined engine. Bike is overall good by looks and performance in the segment of 160cc. I ride the bike 400km in once and it is very smooth and no vibration in handle and refined engine with soothing performance. I only stop bike for half an hour after crossing 250kms and bike is overall perfect for far journey by bike. I would like to recommend this bike to office employees who want a stable bike also mileage, performance, and good engine with a genuine budget and for family bike, it is good. This bike has it own craze in youth who want sporty bike in low budget as it is a fast commuter bike.Read More
- simply beastToo good, must buy, suspensions are good, comfortable. If you love riding, you can glide on this bike. It is really amazing. For city ride, it has good controls. Breaks are accurate. Riding posture is also good as I am 6ft 1inch, I can sit for very long. Seats are comfortable, easily can carried pillion rider for 200km ride.Read More