Every month, the two-wheeler market in India competes fiercely. These five top-ranked models hit all the right notes for those looking for the best balance between price, performance, and desirability. Let’s take a count of them.
1. Hero Splendor Plus
Hero Motocorp’s best-selling product is the Splendor Plus. Kick-start with alloy wheels self-start with alloy wheels, and self-start with alloys, and i3S are the three versions of the motorcycle available.
The Splendour Plus’s 100cc carbureted engine has been upgraded to a fuel-injection system using Hero’s “XSens technology.” At 8,000 rpm, the engine now generates 7.91 horsepower and 8.05 Nm. With the torque figure being constant but reaching 1000 rpm later, this represents a 1.3 horsepower decrease. The engine is still coupled to a four-speed gearbox.
| ENGINE | 97.2 cc |
| POWER | 7.91 bhp @8000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 8.05 Nm @6000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 87 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 9.8L |
| TRANSMISSION | 4 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 90,251/- |
2. Honda Activa 6G
For many years, the Honda Activa has been the most popular scooter in India. For a variety of reasons, the Activa 6G is presently the most advanced Activa available for purchase in India. This Honda is renowned for its superb dependability, seamless motors, and cycle parts that last a long time. Furthermore, the whole cost of care is affordable, which reduces stress and costs little money during the ownership process.
| ENGINE | 109.51 cc |
| POWER | 7.73 bhp @8000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 8.90 Nm @5500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 85 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 5.3L |
| TRANSMISSION | Automatic |
| PRICE | 88,819/- |
3. Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Auto introduced the 125cc Pulsar range’s Carbon Fibre edition. There are two different seating configurations available for this new Pulsar 125 family model: single and split. The belly pan, front fender, tank, and rear cowl all have carbon fiber graphics, which is an upgrade over the original model. Additionally, this version is available in red and blue colors.
| ENGINE | 124.4 cc |
| POWER | 11.64 bhp @8500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 10.8 Nm @6500 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 100 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 11.5L |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 98,740/- |
4. Honda Shine
Another well-liked bike in its class is the Honda Shine. Honda created the 125cc CB Shine commuter motorcycle for the mainstream market. The Shine serves a specific market of consumers; they are content with modest aesthetics as long as they get decent performance and efficiency. This makes the Shine an excellent all-around package, especially when combined with Honda’s sophistication and dependability.
| ENGINE | 123.94 cc |
| POWER | 10.59 bhp @7500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 11 Nm @6000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 102 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 10.5L |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 92,711/- |
5. Hero HF Deluxe
The first entry-level motorcycle from the manufacturer that complies with BS6 is the 2020 Hero HF Deluxe. This 100cc bike now has a fuel-injection system and “XSens Technology,” which uses ten sensors to alter the air-fuel ratio in real time. The engine now generates 8.05 Nm of torque and 7.9 Bhp of power.
Hero has also added an idle start-stop system to the higher-spec model, updating the list of features. Known as the “i3S” system, it contributes to fuel conservation during short breaks. The BS6 model gets an updated style, including new paint jobs in Techno Blue and Heavy Grey with Green.
| ENGINE | 123.94 cc |
| POWER | 7.91 bhp @8000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 8.05 Nm @5000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 85 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 19.1L |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| PRICE | 71,588/- |
