Best Bikes Under 2 Lakh In India 2019

Best Bikes Under 2 Lakh In India 2019

Best Bikes Under Rs. 2 Lakh: The Rs. 2 lakh bracket is a good budget to have, especially if you are looking to upgrade from a beginners bike.

Highlights

Royal Enfield offers the most number offerings in this price bracket

The KTM RC 200 is a proper track tool for under Rs. 2 lakh

The Pulsar RS 200 is the most value for money offering in this space

New Bikes Under 2 Lakh:

 The ₹ 2 lakh bracket is a good budget to have, especially if you are looking to upgrade from a beginner's bike or even to have a more powerful, more involving ride. Whether you're looking for pure performance, practicality or a bike that doubles up as a daily ride and take on touring duties, there are several bikes which offer different levels of performance and personality. Here's a list of motorcycles which meet these requirements.

Best Bikes Under ₹ 2 Lakh

1. KTM Duke 200

The KTM 200 Duke is ₹ 1.6 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it comes with a newly introduced anti-lock brakes sourced from Bosch. The non-ABS variant of the KTM 200 Duke will also continue to be available for now, priced at ₹ 1.51 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The KTM 200 Duke continues to come with the same 199.5 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which is now BS-IV compliant. There is no change in power output and the motor continues to make 24.6 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm of torque at 8000 rpm, while mated to a 6-speed gearbox. When KTM introduced the 2017 model year, the bike was 5 kg heavier.

2. Royal Enfield Classic 350

This list begins with the most popular and highest selling Royal Enfield motorcycle – the Royal Enfield Classic 350. With classic ‘60s styling, yet with some added chrome and design elements which differentiate it from the other 350cc Royal Enfield bikes, the RE Classic 350 gets redesigned fenders, new taillight section, optional upswept exhaust and a split seat with a sprung rider's seat. Powered by a 346cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 offers a bike for city use as well as the occasional long distance ride. With 19.8bhp on tap and 28Nm of torque available, the RE Classic 350 isn't exactly the performance bike, but retro looks, decent fuel economy and great ride quality make it a popular choice.

3. KTM RC 200

The KTM RC 200 offers a full-faired supersport at a budget. Powered by the 200cc single-cylinder engine of the 200 Duke, the RC 200 offers superb handling and the engine loves being revved and needs to be kept at high rpms to extract maximum performance. The short ratio six-speed transmission means you can quickly shift through the gears while riding in traffic and settle into an easy and comfortable pace in top gear. To get some juice from the free-revving engine, you may need to downshift a few gears and rev the engine, but it rewards you with an entertaining performance. Great for city riding, and as a beginner's track machine, the RC 200 offers a great package that is difficult to resist, although the aggressive riding position may not be very comfortable for extended use.

4. Honda CBR250R

The Honda CBR250R is one of the most affordable 250cc motorcycles on sale and continues to remain a favourite with its friendly ergonomics and comfortable riding position. A fully faired bike, the CBR250R is perfect for the daily commute or even for touring. In fact, the Honda CBR250R has become one of the most favourite touring bikes in India. Powered by a 250cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine which makes 26bhp and 22.9Nm of torque, the CBR250R doesn't really have crackling performance, but it's got enough power for the experienced rider and new riders will not find the bike very intimidating either. Power delivery is seamless and both ABS and non-ABS variants are available on sale.

5. Bajaj Pulsar RS 200

The Bajaj RS 200 offers an affordable performance bike with a strong top end; the engine begs to be revved and the Pulsar RS 200 offers a level of performance that is immediately likeable. Based on the KTM 200 Duke's engine, the RS 200 makes 24.4bhp at 9,750rpm and 18.6Nm at 8,000rpm. For spirited riding, and high speed cruising, the Pulsar RS 200 ticks all the right boxes as an affordable performance bike. The only drawback is the design; although the RS 200 may appeal to many, overall the fairing design, projector headlamps, cuts and creases on the bodywork and even the graphics tend to go a bit overboard. That said, the RS 200 still is a very good choice in the budget performance market.

6. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350

If you're in the market for a Royal Enfield, you're into touring and you need some extra power from the engine than the 350cc Royal Enfield engine, then the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 could be the bike you need. The Thunderbird 500 has trademark cruiser styling, large 20-litre fuel tank for increased range, a comfortable seat and wide, raised handlebar for long hours in the saddle. The bike is powered by a 499cc, single-cylinder air-cooled, fuel injected engine which makes 27.2bhp power at 5250rpm and 41.3Nm of torque at 4000rpm. Ideal for riders who ride on the highway often, the Thunderbird 500's oodles of torque helps climb high mountains, even with a pillion on board and offers a decent cruising speed, higher than the 350s. At 195kg kerb weight, the bike isn't very light and doesn't exactly offer crackling performance, if that's what one is looking for.

7. Royal Enfield Himalayan

The third Royal Enfield on this list is the Royal Enfield Himalayan – purpose-built for adventure with design and performance to cruise highways and explore the back of beyond. Looks are subjective and to us, the Royal Enfield Himalayan isn't what could be called stylish or particularly good looking. But what it offers is ‘built for the job' looks and ‘go anywhere' personality. The new 411cc engine is less powerful than the 500cc Royal Enfield engine, making 24.4bhp power and 32Nm of torque. Long travel suspension, high ground clearance and monoshock rear suspension (the first for any Royal Enfield) gives the Himalayan tremendous versatility to take on any kind of terrain. What it lacks is actual high speed cruising ability. It does display a speedo indicated top speed of over 130km/h, but the engine feels stressed out and the vibrations start creeping in at high revs. But where the tarmac ends, the Himalayan offers the perfect bike to take on broken roads and rocky terrain.

2019 Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

2019 Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Launched In India

The new-generation Hyundai Grand i10 has been launched in India. India is the lead market for the 2019 Grand i10 and it will get the model ahead of Europe.

Highlights

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is the company's 3rd launch of 2019

The Grand i10 Nios is available in both petrol and diesel

The Grand i10 Nios is offered in 10 variants including the dual tone

The new-generation Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has been launched in India 

Prices starting at

 ₹ 4.99 lakh for the base petrol variant  

 ₹ 6.70 lakh topping out at ₹ 7.99 lakh  the base diesel  variant(ex-showroom India)

 for the top-spec diesel variant. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. 

India has been the lead market to develop the third generation Grand i10 (i10 globally) and will also be the first market to get the model ahead of its launch in Europe later this year. In India, the Grand i10 Nios will co-exist with the current model. Hyundai had already started accepting bookings for the new Grand i10 Nios. The name 'Nios' means more and the company says that the design of the new Grand i10 car is inspired by Indian architecture and nature!

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Variant Wise Pricing

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Design

The new Grand i10 Nios gets a fresh new face in line with its global design language. The front end gets new headlamp clusters with projector lamps. The front grille also gets a new shape and the inside boundary is flanked by two boomerang LED daytime running lamps. The fog lamps have a triangular housing for them. Hyundai has made the new-generation Grand i10 Nios edgier and sexier by introducing angular elements. The bonnet for example, gets multiple creases for a bold look. Apart from front end, the profile sees a floating roof, newly designed alloys and rising window line along with chrome door handles which make for a premium looking hatchback.

The interior too gets an overhaul and wears a premium look. The dashboard gets a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system which gets smartphone connectivity. The steering and the AC vents have been borrowed from the Hyundai Venue. There is new ivory-grey fabric upholstery on offer which further ups the premium quotient inside the cabin. The dashboard design is not busy and keeps things classy and elegant.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Engines

As far as engine options are concerned, the Grand i10 Nios will continue to use the 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines. The 1.2-litre petrol makes 82 bhp and 114 Nm and comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox as also a 5-step AMT as well. The 1.2 litre diesel makes 74 bhp and 190 Nm of torque. The diesel too is available with a 5-speed manual and an AMT. The petrol engine with the manual transmission returns a fuel economy figure of 20.7 kmpl while the AMT returns 20.2 kmpl. The diesel on the other hand for both the diesel manual and automatic is 26.2 kmpl.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Variants

There will be a total of 10 variants including dual tone on offer for the new-generation .

Grand i10 Nios car with four trim variants 

the petrol manual

2 on the petrol AMT

2 with the diesel manual 

1 variant on the diesel AMT.  

The four trims will be Era, Magna, Sportz and the top-of-the-line Asta.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Colors

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is available in 6 colours 

• Polar white
• Typhoon Silver
• Titan Grey
• Fiery Red
• Alpha Blue  
• Aqua Teal. 

Of course there are dual-tone options available as well but only with the Polar white and the Aqua Teal colours and both get a black roof

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Features

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios comes packed to the gills with features including several segment first offerings. 

8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System with Bluetooth, voice recognition

• Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
• Arkamys sound system on the top-end variants
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Automatic Climate Control
• Rear AC Vents

As far as safety goes, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios gets 

ABS with EBD, Dual airbags, rear parking sensors, driver and passenger seatbelt reminder and pretensioners and speed alert system as standard on the car. 

In the top-end variants you get features like rear view camera, headlamp escort system, speed sensing door lock and impact sensing door unlock. 

The car uses 65 per cent of advanced high strength steel (AHSS) in its construction.

Yamaha XSR155

R15-Based Yamaha XSR155 Breaks Cover In Thailand

The Yamaha XSR155 is a retro-styled motorcycle based on the Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 that has been launched in Thailand and we would like to see it make its way to India too.

Keeping up with the popularity of retro motorcycles, Yamaha Motor has introduced the new XSR155 in Thailand. The new Yamaha XSR 155 is a retro-styled offering based on the YZF-R15 V3.0 and shares the same underpinnings as the latter. The design language though is completely new, bringing a retro touch to the Japanese bike maker's 155 cc line-up and is an extremely likeable addition to the range. Mechanically, the XSR155 carries over the Deltabox frame and other cycle parts and also the powertrain.

The styling and design though gives it a completely new look despite the sporty underpinnings. The design language is borrowed from the XSR900 and comes with the distinctive round LED headlamp, followed by the teardrop fuel tank and tan coloured ribbed single seat. The side panels covering the frame add a muscular touch to the motorcycle, while the circular LED taillight certainly stands out. The changes to the XSR155 also include a raised handlebar for a more comfortable riding position, while the wheelbase too is narrower by 5 mm over the R15. The ground clearance is also higher at 170 mm, while the XSR is heavier than the MT-15 by a kilogram at 134 kg (kerb), with the additions of an engine cowl and a heat shield on the exhaust.

Under the retro visuals, the Yamaha XSR155 uses the same 

Engine capacity: 155 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-valve engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology. On the Thai-spec model, 

Power: 19 bhp at 10,000 rpm 

Peak:  14.7 Nm of peak torque at 8500 rpm. 

The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and gets a slipper and assist clutch. Suspension duties are handled by USD forks up front and a monoshock unit at the rear, while braking power comes from disc brakes at either end with ABS as standard. An LCD unit is offered for the instrument cluster.

It is unclear if the Yamaha XSR155 will make its way to India. However, with the sheer popularity of retro motorcycles, Yamaha Motor should consider bringing the model here. More so, since the R15 V3.0 is manufactured in the country along with the MT-15, which makes it quite a viable option for the Indian market. The XSR155 is priced at 91,500 Baht (approx. ₹ 2.10 lakh), but local production should keep the prices around ₹ 1.40-1.50 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.

Bugatti Centodieci Unveiled At Pebble Beach Car Show 2019

The name Centodieci literally means 110 in Italian, and the car pays homage to Bugatti's iconic EB110 supercar from the 90s. The company will be making only 10 examples of this beautiful Bugatti Centodieci, with prices starting at EUR 8 million

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Mclaren Announces New Ultimate Series Supercar

Mclaren Announces New Ultimate Series Supercar; Will Be Its Lightest Ever

The production of this car is limited to 399 units but the roadster will be different both the McLaren Senna and the Speedtail

The ultimate series model will make its debut in late 2020

Mclaren announced an all-new ultimate series supercar during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The yet-named model is a two- seat, open cockpit roadster that will be the latest offering in McLaren's range-topping Ultimate series lineage of supercars that includes the P1TM, Senna and Speedtail. The production of this car is limited to 399 units but the roadster will be different both the McLaren Senna; whose focus is on being the ultimate road-legal track car, and the Speedtail's high-speed aerodynamic efficiency by offering the purest distillation of road-focused driving pleasure and an unrivalled sense of driver connection with the surrounding environment.

The new car gets classical roadster proportions, elegant sweeping lines and low-profile dihedral doors. While designed more for the road than the track, the new model will utilise McLaren's carbon fibre construction making it the lightest car ever produced by McLaren Automotive and will be powered by a version of the twin-turbocharged V8 engine currently employed in the Senna.

Mike Flewitt, CEO, McLaren Automotive said, "At McLaren Automotive we are consistently pushing the boundaries to deliver the purest and most engaging driving experience whether for the road or track. Our two current Ultimate Series cars, the Senna and Speedtail, offer unique and distinct driving experiences. Now this new addition to the Ultimate Series, an open-cockpit roadster, will take road-focused driving pleasure to new levels."

The ultimate series model will make its debut in late 2020 and will be priced between the Senna and the Speedtail.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Mini

                              

Maruti Suzuki To Bring The Jimny Mini SUV To India; Likely Rebadged as Gypsy

Suzuki has finally green-lighted the Jimny for India. The car could be rebadged as Gypsy to cash in on erstwhile model's immense popularity and cult following.

Right from the time the fourth generation Suzuki Jimny made its long-delayed and highly anticipated global debut in late 2018, there has been a clamour from people for it to be brought to India. After consistently denying that it will bring the Jimny to us, Maruti Suzuki has finally relented. A report in Japanese press confirms what we have been suspecting all along - that the all new Suzuki Jimny will launch in India before the year is up. The reigning 2019 World Urban Car of the Year may be rebadged Gypsy for India - since that model has had a cult following in urban and rural India. But the Jimny name has also been catapulted to stardom in India over the past few months so the jury is out on whether we get one name or the other.

The larger reason for a possible rebranding is that the car we get is unlikely to be the exactly the same as the current global favourite. While the car we get will be based on the same platform, will share powertrain, transmission and components with the global Jimny Sierra, it will be bigger. The new Maruti Suzuki Gypsy/Jimny will be sold through the Nexa retail channel and will have a premium positioning. This will help separate it from sibling Vitara Brezza, which will continue to sell through the Maruti Suzuki Arena retail channel

The Suzuki Jimny is likely to be rebadged as Gypsy when it comes to India 

Think of the correlation between the Swift and the Ignis to better understand the parallel positioning. The likely idea at Maruti Suzuki is to take on the Hyundai Creta segment by offering two distinct options to buyers. At the higher end will be the larger, practical, and roomy new XL6 - which would also work as a chauffeured ride. And the option for those seeking a sporty, individual choice will be the Gypsy/Jimny. The car will carry a relatively high local content and so expect pricing to be relatively aggressive - higher than the Vitara Brezza, but likely lower than and at par with the XL6 depending on the variant in question. Some sources have told carandbike that the 4WD may not be offered from the start either, but will be launched within 6 months of the car making its Indian debut.

Sources have told carandbike that the Jimny 4WD will not make it to India 

So how will the car be different to the global Suzuki Jimny? India will get a long wheelbase version of the Jimny Sierra - already a wider body version for international markets. The Suzuki Jimny Sierra is a 3-door car, and which is why the version that is being developed specially for this market will be a 5-door. Sources have shared with carandbike that the car will not be a lot longer than the Jimny Sierra's 3645 mm - so that it stays under four metres and retains the small car tax benefits. The new model will target two segments of buyers - the hardcore off-roader (with a soft-top 4WD variant) and the urban user (with optional 4WD and a 5-door hard top). Globally the car sports the AllGrip Pro part time 4WD system with a low range transfer gear as standard. The new Maruti Suzuki Gypsy/Jimny will also use the same 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that goes into the Ciaz, Ertiga and upcoming XL6 crossover, The new car will offer a 5-Speed manual transmission as standard, with the option of a 4-Speed torque convertor automatic on a few of the top-end variants. The automatic is the same gearbox we see on the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz too. The company may also introduce the Gypsy/Jimny in India with the SHVS or mild hybrid system as standard - though this remains unconfirmed.

The Maruti Suzuki version of the Jimny will be manufactured at the Suzuki plant in Gujarat and will also be geared towards exports. That is because this larger version of the Jimny Sierra will be made exclusively in India, and Suzuki anticipates some demand from other markets too. The larger focus will remain on India though. carandbike is the first and only Indian media to have driven and tested.

2019 Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon Launched

                                       

Bajaj Auto recently launched the Pulsar 125 Neon in India. This is the most affordable model in the entire Pulsar line-up, making it the entry ticket should you want to join the Pulsar family.

   

PRICE:

The prices for the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon start at Rs. 64,000 (ex-showroom, India)

The standard drum brake version is priced at ₹ 64,000  

The front disc brake variant is priced at ₹ 66,618. All prices are ex-showroom,

The Bajaj Pulsar Range is one of the most successful models for Bajaj Auto in India. With the rising prices of automobiles due to the upcoming Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission norms, GST rates and input costs, the launch of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is a solid strategy to offer an affordable Pulsar model and further increase the volume sales by offering an accessible Pulsar model which carries the Pulsar DNA. Another draw is the funky 'Neon' style colour schemes, which will sit well with the target audience. We tell you everything that you need to know about the newly launched Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon.

Highlights

 It gets a 125 cc DTS-i engine making 11.8 bhp and 11 Nm

It will be available in three colour options

  

It will be available in three colour options

•  Neon Blue
•  Solar Red 
•  Platinum Silver

Well, the name refers to the 'Neon' coloured bits on the grey body of the motorcycle, giving it a young, vibrant and a peppy vibe. The motorcycle gets colour co-ordinated Neon Pulsar logo and grab rail, 3D variant logo on the rear cowl and neon coloured streak on the black alloys for that distinct look. 

The red and the silver colour schemes get a gloss black base paint while the blue has a matte black base paint.

Engine Specifications

Engine Capacity: 125 cc DTS-i engine 

Power: 11.8 bhp at 8,500 rpm 

Torque: 11 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm 

No of Gears: five-speed gearbox. 

There is a counter-balancer as well, which makes the engine smoother even at high revs. Plus, there is a primary kick feature in the gearbox which allows the rider to start the motorcycle in any gear by just pulling the clutch in. 

Weight :140 kg 

the Pulsar 125 Neon has a power-to-weight-ratio is 84 bhp/tonne

 

Variants:

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon will be available in two variants. 

• The standard drum brake 
• The front disc brake variant  

 The new Pulsar 125 Neon will be positioned below the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon in the Pulsar family.

Indian FTR 1200 S

Indian FTR 1200 S Launched

    Indian Motorcycle India will officially be launched the Indian FTR 1200 S and the FTR 1200 S Race Replica in India today.

The launch of the Indian FTR 1200 S and the FTR 1200 S Race Replica is perhaps the first instance of Indian launching an all new model which is not a chrome laden cruiser but a flat-track inspired production motorcycle. It definitely is a looker!

                         

PRICE:
Indian Motorcycle had already announced the prices of the two bikes in December 2018. The Indian FTR 1200 S  is priced at Rs. 15.99 lakh and the FTR 1200 S Race Replica was priced at Rs. 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and here's our launch story. This is the first instance that a brand new model from Indian Motorcycle is not a chrome laden heavy set cruiser but a lithe, agile motorcycle with a flat-track design. 

                       
    (Indian will launch two variants of the FTR 1200, the FTR 1200 S and the FTR 1200 S Race Replica)

SPECIFICATION:

Engine Type: liquid-cooled 

Engine Capacity: 1,203cc V-twin motor 

Power : 120 bhp 

Torque:  112.5 Nm of peak Torque. 

 No of Gears: 6-speed gearbox. 

The FTR 1200 S gets a long list of premium features such as Bosch stability control with a six-axis inertial sensor along with lean sensitive traction control and ABS 

Traction Control : 

three riding modes (Sport, Standard and Rain) 

Console:

 4.3-inch full-colour touchscreen instrument console.

Indian Motorcycle has filed the patent for a new name called 'Raven' which could be used for a new motorcycle model in future. Reports suggest that this new motorcycle will be derived from the Indian FTR 1200 or at least use the same 1,203 cc V-Twin engine that powers the motorcycle and also use the FTR 1200's chassis. Indian Motorcycle India has officially started taking bookings for the FTR 1200 S in India and we expect deliveries to begin in the next month or so.

FTR 1200S - KEY FEATURES:

                           


                           


                           

The Indian FTR 1200 is offered in two versions - FTR 1200 S and the FTR 1200 Race Replica, the bikes are scrambler styled and bring some fun to the heritage brand.

Indian FTR 1200 S Revealed

The Indian FTR 1200S has finally been revealed in India and here's actor R Madhavan  astride the bike

 

Indian FTR 1200 Launch: 

R Madhavan At The Launch Event 

And R Madhavan is at the launch event of the Indian FTR 1200S