content
The Indian two-wheeler market has seen a gradual shift from people purchasing 110-125cc bikes for commuting to now adapting to the 160cc offerings as well. Moreover, the current market has a bunch of newly updated 160cc bikes and if you are looking to purchase one, then here are the five most affordable options.
The Honda SP160 is the first and the most affordable 160cc bikes in this list and it has been around for a few years now. The SP160’s design is a neat blend of commuter and sporty looks. It not only gets slim proportions and a lightweight build but also a peppy engine. The SP160’s low-end grunt makes city riding quite stress-free and fun.
Honda has equipped the SP160 with the essential features only. The list includes an LED headlight and tail light, a digital console, ABS, and a side stand sensor. It is priced at Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is the only cruiser in its class. It gets a proper low and raked-out stance as you would expect on a cruiser. The Avenger Street 160 gets front-set footpegs, a scooped seat and a wide handlebar giving it a laid-back rider triangle. This makes it quite comfortable to ride the bike. Powering the Avenger Street 160 is a 160cc single-cylinder engine belting out 14.79bhp at 8,500rpm and 13.7Nm of torque at 7,000rpm. It gets a five-speed gearbox.
Bajaj offers the Avenger Street 160 in a single variant and it is priced at Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The TVS Apache RTR 160 too has been on sale for many years and has seen a bunch of updates in the said time. Although it carries the same design, the Apache RTR 160’s appearance still feels contemporary. It looks muscular, sporty and youthful. Powering it is a 159.7cc motor that makes 15.82bhp and 13.85 Nm. The engine is linked to a five-speed gearbox.
TVS also offers many features with the Apache RTR 160's top spec model. The list includes smartphone connectivity, navigation, call and SMS alerts, and more. This makes the TVS Apache RTR 160 one of the most feature-loaded bikes in the segment. The prices for the Apache RTR 160 start at Rs. 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Hero Xtreme 160 4V
The Hero Xtreme 160 4V was launched sometime around last year. It is the successor to the previous 2V variant and retains a majority of the design but comes with a new four-valve setup. So, the Xtreme 160R 4V gets a 163cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine. It develops 16.6bhp and 14.4Nm, 1.6bhp and 0.4Nm more than the two-valve model.
Hero has offered three variants of the Xtreme 160R and the mid-spec trim also gets smartphone connectivity. The asking price for the Hero Xtreme 160R is set at Rs. 1.27 lakh for the base model and goes all the way to Rs. 1.36 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Premium variant.
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is one of the recently updated 160cc bikes. It is offered in two variants and the top-spec trim gets USD front forks, a fully digital dash with smartphone connectivity for call and SMS alerts, three ABS modes, and dual-channel ABS. Bajaj has also offered new graphics for the Pulsar N160.
It is powered by a 164.82cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that makes 15.7bhp and 14.65Nm of torque. The motor gets a five-speed gearbox. The base model of the Pulsar N160 is priced at Rs. 1.33 lakh whereas the top-spec trim retails at Rs. 1.39 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi).
Gallery
1/5
Bajaj Avenger Street 160 Right Side View
Double Tap to Zoom
