Top 3 motorcycles to buy in 200cc segment under Rs 2 lakh in India

200cc segment motorcycles: Motorcycles in India are offered in a wide array of engine options, catering to every specific need of India’s consumers. The motorcycles start from 100cc segment and go to more than 1200cc engines. The 200cc segment is motorcycles offers decent performance, with comfortable seating and sports bike characteristics. Different manufacturers like  Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and TVS Motor Company have their offerings in the 200cc segment.

Having a budget under Rs 2 lakh opens up different options for the consumers. Planning to purchase a bike in the 200cc segment, let us have a look at the top three bikes to consider under Rs 2 lakh in India.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is a naked 200cc motorcycle, having decent looks and a punchy engine. The Apache RTR 200 4V is offered in a single variant and three colour options. The Apache RTR 200 4V just weighs 152 kg and is quite agile in maneuvering in city traffic. The Apache RTR 200 4V is offered with a 197cc engine, churning out 20 BHP and 17 Nm torque, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. It features three ride modes (Sport, Urban, and Rain), preload-adjustable Showa front suspension, a Showa rear mono-shock, TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity, and adjustable brakes and clutch levers.

The price of the Apache RTR 200 4V is Rs 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is the naked version of the Pulsar RS200. It is a 200cc sports bike, offering a punchy 200cc engine, aggressive riding posture, and reliable engine. The Pulsar NS200 is offered in three variants and four colour options. The Pulsar NS200 gets an LED headlight with integrated DRLs and a digital display with Bluetooth connectivity which pairs the smartphone to the LCD instrument cluster and views incoming calls, message notifications, as well as turn-by-turn navigation information. The Pulsar NS200 is equipped with a 199cc engine, producing 24 BHP and 18 Nm torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox.

The price of the Pulsar NS200 is Rs 1.40 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base, single-channel ABS version.

Hero Xtreme 200S 4V

The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is a faired 200cc motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp and offers an aggressive riding posture, with sporty aesthetics and a frugal petrol engine. The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is offered in a single variant and three colour options. The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is powered by a 199.6cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine, delivering 18.9bhp of maximum output and 17.35Nm of peak torque mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The Xtreme 200S 4V is offered with a Bluetooth-enabled full-digital LCD console. The console also shows the gear position, eco-mode indicator, and turn-by-turn navigation.

The price of the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is Rs 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom).