Awesome looks and equally superb mileage. These are the two most important factors in a motorcycle for most of us. We all want a bike which can do a 100 km/h without breaking into a sweat and still deliver a good Mileage figure. So, here is a list of 5 Motorcycles which are big on performance and fuel economy. To make things better we have chosen all the motorcycles within Rs 1 lakh price tag only, so let’s begin:1: Bajaj Pulsar 180:
The least talked about Pulsar from the DTS-I model range, Pulsar 180 has a lot to speak for itself. It is powered by a 178.6 cc twin spark DTS-I engine which produces 17.02 PS of power @ 8500 RPM and 14.2 NM of torque @6500 RPM. The motor has a lot of torque throughout the rev range, which becomes apparent in the low and mid-range. There are minimum vibrations while riding and the engine performs well during summer. The claimed mileage figure is around 50 km/l, so it would give a real-world mileage of around 45 km/l.2: Honda CB Hornet 160R:
One might think that with the big fat tyre, the mileage figure will drop significantly but with CB Hornet 160R it's not the case. The bike is has a typical “Honda-like” smooth running motor which returns a fuel economy between the range of 45-50 km/l. The specifications of the Engine includes a 162.71 cc motor which churns out 14.5 NM of torque @6500 RPM and 15.05 PS of power @8500 RPM. The motorcycle delivers a very approachable performance with an average low end, a good mid-range and a smooth top end. The Chassis of the bike also deserves a special mention because it is so stable at 100 km/h that it can easily hold an engine bigger than its current size. The bike also has several variants on offer including a Standard, a CBS and an ABS one, and their ex-showroom price is Rs 81,391, Rs 85891 and Rs 86,396 respectively. 3: Suzuki Gixxer SF FI:
The faired version of the Gixxer despite being heavier than the naked Gixxer comes with a Fuel injection. The added tech more than compensates for the increased weight. Although Suzuki already has SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance) available in its motorcycles, the fuel injection further increases the ability of the 150 cc motor to extract more mileage. Suzuki India claims the fuel economy of around 60 km/l, so in the real world test, we can expect it to be at 50 km/l easily. The 154.9 cc engine delivers 14.8 PS of power @ 8000 RPM and 14 NM of torque @6000 RPM. The performance of the bike is punchy in the low and mid-range, it is a great city slicker and performs great on the highway around the speed of 110 km/h. The top end of the bike is not so strong but the overall vibration free riding allows you to pull the bike hard all day. The ex-showroom price of the bike is Rs 93,499.4: Bajaj Avenger Street 180:
Performance and mileage are the main characteristics of a Cruiser so it’d be unfair to not include one in our list. The Avenger Street 180 is the newest addition to the Bajaj’s stable and it hosts a number of awesome features. Despite being AHO compliant it gets a light switch to conserve battery, it also features a detuned 180 cc engine from the Pulsar 180. Now, it produces 13.7 Nm of torque and 15.5 HP. The detuning results in less power and torque generation but it allows the engine to run more effortlessly and return more mileage. The real world fuel economy of the bike is around 50 km/l. The design of the bike is same as the Street 220 and looks urban and modern. The Ex-showroom price of Avenger Street 180 is Rs 85,498.5: Bajaj Pulsar 150 (Twin disc):
The new and improved Pulsar 150 deserves to be on our list because of its reliable engine and smooth performance. The mileage figure of the bike was already in the 50-55 km/l liter range but it lacked a good ride quality and braking performance. The new Pulsar 150 (twin discs) solves this issue by equipping the bike with a fat rear tyre, rear disc brakes, fat front forks, new handlebar and split-seats. Bajaj has given their most selling Pulsar the silhouette of Pulsar 180. It does wonders for the value and performance of the bike as it now feels more stable and balanced to ride while delivering the same mileage figure. The bike is powered by 149.5 cc DTS-I engine which produces 14 PS of power @8000 RPM and 13.4 NM of torque @6000 RPM. The performance of the bike in the low and mid-range is good enough for everyday use but it runs out of breath past 110 km/h. The ex-showroom price of Pulsar 150 (twin disc) is Rs 78,016.
Do you agree with our list? Which is your favorite bike for good mileage and performance? Let us know in the comments below. For everything related to Motorcycles stay tuned to BikesMedia.
By: Yetnesh Dubey