Interested in knowing about the best commuter bikes under ₹1.5 lakh in India? If yes, you are on the right page! Here, we discussed the three two-wheelers you are looking for. The names of these bikes are as follows:
- TVS Raider 125
- Honda SP 125
- Bajaj Pulsar N160
Each of the bike models is available in the Indian market in multiple variants, whose ex-showroom price differs from one another. Refer to the table below to check the variant-wise price for each bike.
| Bike Name | Variant | Ex-showroom Price |
| TVS Raider 125 | Drum | ₹82,900 |
| Disc | ₹88,702 | |
| Single Seat – Disc | ₹87,742 | |
| iGO – Boost Mode | ₹91,765 | |
| Split Seat – Disc | ₹91,981 | |
| Super Squad Edition | ₹92,982 | |
| SmartXonnect | ₹95,366 | |
| Honda SP 125 | STD (Drum) | ₹86,444 |
| DLX (Disc) | ₹93,307 | |
| 25 Year Anniversary Edition | ₹94,246 | |
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Single Seat Dual Channel ABS | ₹1,13,133 |
| Dual Channel ABS | ₹1,23,718 | |
| Dual Channel ABS (with USD Forks) | ₹1,26,290 |
Below, we have shared specifications and features above each bike mentioned above; scroll down to check details.
TVS Raider 125
The Raider 125 by TVS Motor is a sports commuter motorcycle, which offers modern styling with top-notch features. It comes with a single engine option:
- Engine size: 124.8 cc.
- Engine type: Single-cylinder, 3-valve, air- and oil-cooled.
- Max power: 11.2 bhp at 7,500 rpm.
- Max torque:
- 11.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm (standard models).
- 11.75 Nm at 6,000 rpm (iGO Assist models).
- Transmission: 5-speed manual.
- Fuel system: Eco-Thrust Fuel Injection.
- Ride modes: Eco and Power.
- Starting: Electric starts with silent start technology.
The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 10 liters, and there is an additional reserve capacity of 1.6 liters. As per ARAI certification, it gives a mileage of 56.7 kmpl. The seat’s height is 780 mm, the curb weight is 123 kg and the ground clearance is 180 mm.
Honda SP 125
The SP 125 by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is a premium commuter motorcycle with rich features. In the India market, the bike is available in three variants. It also comes with a single engine option:
- Engine type: 4-stroke, SI engine.
- Displacement: 123.94 cc.
- Max power: 10.72 bhp at 7500 rpm.
- Max torque: 10.9 Nm @ 6000 rpm.
- Cylinder: Single.
- Cooling system: Air-cooled.
- Valves per cylinder: 2.
- Bore x stroke: 50.0 mm x 63.1 mm.
- Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
- Fuel system: PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection).
- Starting method: Kick/self-start.
- Transmission: 5-speed manual.
- Clutch: Wet multiplate.
- Gear shift pattern: 1-down, 4-up.
The curb weight of this bike is 116 kg, its ground clearance is 160 mm, and the seat’s height is 790 mm. Its fuel tank capacity is 11 liters, and ARAI-certified and real-world mileage is 63 kmpl.
Bajaj Pulsar N160
The Pulsar N160 by Bajaj Auto is a sports commuter motorcycle; this bike features a muscular fuel tank and a low-slung LED projector headlamp. The braking system includes a 300 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc; it also comes with one engine option:
- Type: 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, oil-cooled, fuel-injected (FI)
- Displacement: 164.82 cc
- Max Power: 16 PS (11.7 kW) at 8,750 rpm
- Max Torque: 14.65 Nm at 6,750 rpm
- Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
- Clutch: Wet multi-plate
- Starting: Electric start
- Fuel System: Fuel Injection (Bosch)
- Cooling System: Oil Cooled
- Spark Plugs: 2 per cylinder
- Emission Standard: BS6 Phase 2
The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 14 liters, and it does have a reserve capacity of 2.8 liters. As per ARAI, its mileage is 51.6 kmpl. The kerb weight of the bike is 152 kg, the seat’s height is 795 mm and the ground clearance is 165 mm.
