Top 10 Mileage Bikes in India
Introduction
India is a huge market for automobiles. Specially two-wheelers are always in demand because of the convenience they provide, and also they are the fastest means of transport. More than 16 million two-wheelers are sold every year in India. There is a demand for every kind of two-wheeler, be it sports bike, cruiser bike, scooter, or daily commuter. But due to the sharp hike in the fuel prices, consumers are more inclined towards the bikes, which gives more mileage; hence the sales of the bikes are increasing rapidly. Every automobile company in India has launched its commuter bikes with a superb mileage range.
Mileage refers to the range or number of kilometers a bike can run by consuming 1 litre of petrol. Automobile companies are targeting more customers by providing good quality vehicles with more features and good looks at a fair price. This open market competition has benefited customers a lot and provided them with many options to choose from. Let us have a look at the top 10 mileage bikes in India.
1. Bajaj CT100
Bajaj city 100 tops our list. It is a basic bike specially made for the needs of rural India with a very low maintenance cost and great fuel economy. The design of this bike is very conventional and pretty simple yet sturdy. CT 100 gets a 102cc engine which produces 7.79 PS of power and 8.34 Newton meters of torque. The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 10.5 litres, and the mileage is 90 Kmpl which means it can run up to 945 kilometers with a full tank which makes this bike pretty useful for long-distance. Bajaj city 100 tops our list because of the affordability it offers. It is the cheapest bike you can buy in India. It gets the basic analog instrument cluster with an analog speedometer and odometer. It comes with a price tag of just INR32,000 (Ex-showroom Delhi), making this bike the best deal a person can get.
2. Platina 100
The Bajaj Platina 100 is specially made for rural areas. It is an entry-level commuter motorcycle; it is a basic-looking bike. Platina 100 is powered by a 102cc engine which produces 7.9 PS of power and 8.34 Newton meters of torque. The weight of this bike is 117 kilograms, and the tank capacity is 11 litres. The mileage of this bike is 90 Kmpl which means this bike can run around 990 kilometers with a full tank. It makes this bike favourable for long-distance traveling. This bike gets drum brakes and 17-inch alloy wheels. The instrument cluster is pretty basic and conventional, with an analog speedometer and odometer. Bajaj Platina 100 is priced at INR50,900 (ex-showroom Delhi). This bike is on the 2nd rank in our list.
3. TVS Star City Plus
TVS star city plus is one of the most selling vehicles of the TVS company. It is a simple and elegant-looking bike with some sharp graphics that add a sporty look. This bike is powered by a 109.7cc engine, which produces 8.19 PS of power and 8.7 Newton meters of torque. Star city plus gets a fuel tank capacity of 10 litres, and its mileage is 86 Kmpl which means we can run this bike for 860 kilometers after a full tank. TVS Star City is the first bike with an all-LED headlight Set up. The instrument cluster of the bike is an analog unit, and it also has a unique econometer. This bike also offers a USB charging port. The price of this bike is INR69,500 (Ex-showroom Delhi). It stands on the 3rd rank on our list.
4. Bajaj Platina 110H
The Platina 110H is a sibling of Platina 100. The edge in this bike's name denotes the special highway gear or technology used in this bike to improve the mileage; it is a basic compact and simple-looking commuter bike. This bike is powered by a 115.45cc engine, producing 8.5 PS of power and 9.81 Newton meters of torque. The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 11 litres, and the mileage is 84 Kmpl. High mileage means it can run around 924 kilometers after a full tank. Platina 110H comes with a front disc brake and rear drum brake. It uses the halogen bulb for the headlight with LED DRLs. The price of this bike is INR50,899 (ex-showroom Delhi). This bike is on 4th rank on our list.
5. Hero HF Deluxe
Hero HF Deluxe is a compact and lightweight bike. It is one of the most selling bikes in India. It is powered by a 97cc engine, which produces 8.02 PS power at 8000 RPM and 8.05 Newton meters of torque at 6000 RPM. The fuel tank capacity of HF deluxe is 9.6 litres, and the mileage of this bike is 83 Kmpl which means this bike can run for around 796 kilometers with a full tank. It makes this bike an efficient commuter. HF Deluxe is a basic bike with drum brakes and a simple analog instrument cluster containing a speedometer, fuel gauge, and odometer. HF Deluxe is priced at INR52,700 (ex-showroom Delhi). This bike is in 5th rank on our list.
6. Yamaha Saluto RX
Saluto RX is a commuter offered by Yamaha. It carries the name of the iconic RX-100 bike, and it is a very lightweight bike that weighs around 98 Kg. This bike has an engine of 110cc, which provides 7.4 PS of power and 8.5 Newton meters of torque. The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 7.2 litres which is a bit less than other bikes in this segment. But it gives a great mileage of 82 Kmpl which means it can run around 590 kilometers after a full tank. Saluto gets 10 spoke alloy wheels and a basic analog speedometer and odometer. The brakes in this bike are drum brakes, but the plus point here is that it gets ABS (anti-lock braking system) technology. Saluto comes with a price tag of INR48,200 (ex-showroom Delhi). This bike is on 6th rank on our list.
7. Hero Splendor Plus
Every one of us is familiar with the marvel product of the hero company, The Splendor. Now the Splendor plus is the successor of splendor with an identical design. It is one of the most trusted bikes of all time. This bike has a really small engine of only 97.2 cc, which produces 8.02 PS of power end 8.05 Newton meters of torque. The fuel tank capacity of Hero Splendor Plus is 11 litres. The mileage claimed by ARAI is around 81 Kmpl. High mileage means that you can run this bike around 891 kilometers after a full tank. This bike is really basic and does not have so many new-age functions. It has a basic analog speedometer and a simple odometer. The rectangular shape of the headlight remains iconic because of the splendor series. This bike ranks 7th on our list.
8. TVS Sport
TVS Sport is a very compact size bike. The design of this bike is very conventional, like any other commuter bike in this segment. It comes with a 109.7 cc engine, which is fuel injected and produces 8.29 PS of power and 8.7 Newton meters of torque. The fuel tank capacity of TVS Sports is 12 litres. It gives a mileage of 75 kmpl. This bike can run around 900 kilometers in a single stretch after a full tank. TVS Sport is a very attractive and colourful bike. It does not have many features, and it is a simple yet sturdy motorbike. The speedometer is an analog unit, the odometer, and fuel gauge are also basic. This bike is priced at INR58130 (ex-showroom Delhi), making this bike an affordable deal for the customers. This bike stands at 8th rank on our list.
9. TVS Radeon
The TVS Radeon is a newly launched member of the TVS family. With this bike, TVS tried to provide a retro-looking vehicle to the customers. This bike is powered by a 109.7cc BS-VI engine. This engine produces 8.7 Newton meters of torque at 4500 rpm and provides 8.19 BHP power at 7350 pm. The engine is a fuel injection engine according to the BS 6 norms. This bike is priced at INR59,900 (ex-showroom New Delhi). The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 10 litres. The company claimed mileage of the Radeon is 70 kmpl. So you can travel around 700 kilometers in one go after a full tank. The bike's weight is 116 kilogram, and it has drum brakes. The bike comes with features like a combi brake system, USB charging point, side stands, indicators, and LED DRL's. This bike is perfect for people who like retro-looking bikes. This bike ranks 9th on our list.
10. TVS Victor
The TVS Victor is a simple-looking bike with a 109.7cc engine, producing 9.5 PS power and 9.4 Newton meters of torque, which is fair enough for daily city riding and some short highway commuting. It comes with drum brakes that will stop the bike more efficiently. TVS victor gives a mileage of 70 Kmpl, according to ARAI. It makes this bike powerful and efficient. Also, it is very much affordable with a price tag of INR54042 (Ex-showroom Delhi). This bike offers various features like a digital speedometer, odometer, low battery indicator, pass switch, and pillion footrest. This bike comes with 17-inch alloy wheels. This bike is a complete package for anyone who needs a bike for day-to-day commuting. This bike ranks 10th on our list.