Commuter bikes account for a large proportion of Two wheeler sales in India. These allow commuters with the ease of travelling at the most minimal costs. If you have been in the market for a commuter vehicle that could easily solve all your commuting needs these vehicles would surely comply. We have chosen these bikes based on their cost effective usability and mileage.
Hero Splendor, Mileage-70kmpl
The bike has long been known for its 70km mileage. Although it would be hard to extract such mileage in real life situations but still the splendor has been a famous name in the commuter bike segment. The bike offers comfortable seating, its seat stretches right from the tank till the tail of the bike. The seat has been known for accommodating three passengers with ease. Although we do not recommend doing this but this has been a reason behind the formidable sale of the bike in recessed areas. The bike has a power output of around 7.9 bhp @8000 rpm and a peak torque figure of 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm.
TVS Sport Mileage-80Kmpl
The commuter bike from TVS has been quite famous in the market. The bike has a 109.7cc engine that churns out a peak torque of around 8.7 nm @ 4500 rpm. The power output of the vehicle is around 8.18 BHP @7350 rpm. While TVS projects a mileage figure of around 80 kmpl, in real life situations a rider would be able to extract around 60 to 72 kmpl with ease.
TVS Raider Mileage-56.7kmpl
The Raider has been one of the most amiable commuter bike in the recent past. The bike has futuristic design that is quite unlike any other bike in the segment. If you want a commuter bike with good looks this should be your go to bike. The Raider is powered by a124.8cc engine which churns out about 11.2 BHP @ 7500 rpm and a peak torque figure of 11.2 NM @ 6000 Rpm. the projected mileage of the bike is around 56.7 kmpl.
Honda Unicorn–60 kmpl
Being witness to such a steady demand for the unicorn Honda has updated the vehicle with new features such as a OBD2B compliant engine. A LED headlamp and a new digital instrument cluster that has a gear position indicator.
Along with the other changes the Unicorn has received a revised engine update as well to conform with stricter Emission Norms. The vehicle as of now is powered by a 162.71cc single cylinder engine that makes 13 Bhp and 14.58 Nm of torque. The mileage quoted by Honda for the Unicorn is 60.
Bajaj Pulsar 150–47 Kmpl
One of the most venerable names in the commuter bike segment, this bike has been the preferred choice of loads of users for years. The bike is available in 4 variants and has features like LED tail light, Single Channel ABS, Dual Disc Brakes and a digital instrument cluster. Pulsar is powered by a 149cc single cylinder engine that churns out about 13.81 @ 8,500 rpm and a peak torque figure of 13.25 NM. Pricing of the Pulsar is around 94,572 to 1,05,472 Rs. The bike gives out a mileage figure of around 47 kmpl per litre.
Yamaha FZ F1–49.3 kmpl
On of the most Stylish offerings in the 150- 160cc commuter segment, this bike is powered by a 149cc engine that delivers close to 12.2 BHP and a peak torque Output of 13.3 Nm @7,250 rpm. Beyond that the bike has a digital instrument cluster along with a ABS as well. The Yamaha is priced at 1,04,439 RS. The Bike gives out a mileage of around 49.3 kmpl.
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