5 most affordable adventure bikes in India: Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Suzuki V-Strom SX, and more

Introduction

The adventure bike segment has grown in popularity in the last few years. There are more than 20 models that you can choose from as per your need, budget, and convenience. In this story, we’ve listed the top five most affordable options. These models are from different brands and vary in terms of engine specifications as well as the asking price. So, here’s the full list. 

Hero Xpulse 200 4V

The Hero Xpulse 200 4V has become a household name for rookies as well as veterans to learn off-roading and for commuting. The Xpulse 200 features a slim and purposeful build consisting of a round LED headlight, spoked wheels wrapped in dual-purpose tyres, a single-piece seat, and a wide handlebar. It gets a relaxed rider triangle with a tall stance that is well-suited for dirt riding, commuting, and touring. Hero has powered it with a 199cc single-cylinder motor, producing 18.8bhp and a torque of 17.35Nm, and it’s linked to a five-speed gearbox. The bike also features a digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity. The asking price for the Hero Xpulse 200 4V is Rs. 1,37,496 (ex-showroom, Delhi). 

Suzuki V-Strom SX

The Suzuki V-Strom SX comes with an asking price of Rs. 2,11,600 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It borrows styling elements from its 650cc sibling and thereby gets an LED headlight topped by a transparent visor, a wide handlebar, a split seat, and a fairly tall stance. Suzuki has also equipped the V-Strom SX with a top box rack for added convenience, handlebar guards, and a belly plate for protection. It draws power from a 249cc single-cylinder engine that makes 26.1bhp and 22.2Nm. The motor offers good low-end and mid-range grunt, while the suspension has a decent amount of travel and rides over bumps easily. The Suzuki V-Strom SX makes for a likeable choice, courtesy of its versatility. 

Yezdi Adventure

The Yezdi Adventure is priced at Rs. 2,12,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it’s a thorough-bred ADV. Yezdi has equipped the Adventure with a 334cc motor dishing out 29.89bhp and 29.84Nm and it’s linked to a six-speed gearbox. The engine is quite refined and offers good performance overall. On the feature front, the Yezdi offering gets full-LED lighting, a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument cluster, a USB port, a USB Type-C port, and saddle stays as standard. To complement its off-roading and touring capabilities, the Yezdi Adventure comes equipped with a 21-inch front and a 17-inch rear spoked wheel shod to tube-type tyres. 

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Royal Enfield has priced the Himalayan at Rs. 2,15,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it’s by far one of the most popular bikes in the ADV category. It features a low seat, a wide handlebar, a round headlight with a smoked windscreen, and a top box mount. The 411cc motor makes 24.3bhp and 32Nm and comes with a five-speed gearbox. It offers a good amount of torque and lets you ride at low speeds even in a higher gear. Meanwhile, the ground clearance makes it easy to ride the bike on broken roads as well as off-road. Further, the rugged character of the Himalayan is complemented by spoked wheels with dual-purpose rubber. 

KTM 250 Adventure

The KTM 250 Adventure costs Rs. 2,45,205 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is available in two paint schemes. It packs a liquid-cooled single-cylinder 248.7cc mill and makes 29.6bhp and 24Nm. The setup packs a good top-end punch and the short-stroke motor revs quite quickly too. KTM has equipped the 250 ADV with LED illumination and a fully digital instrument console. Meanwhile, the safety net comprises dual-channel ABS. It rides on WP USD front forks and a monoshock, while the braking hardware comprises a single front and rear disc brake. The latter is mounted on alloy wheels wrapped in block-pattern tyres.