Best 5 Touring Bikes Under Rs. 2 Lakhs

Best 5 Touring Bikes Under Rs. 2 Lakhs The cool breeze against your face, the fresh air, and the open road beckoning you, that feeling therein is true freedom, only expressed on two wheels. The biking culture in India is strong and growing to greater heights. Leisure motorcycling demands a bike with decent performance and one which can function best off-road and on the tarmac. Bike manufacturers know just how to merge the best of both worlds and come up with touring bikes under Rs. 2 lakhs. Here, we will take a look at the top five such bikes in India.

Bajaj Dominar 400

After partnering with KTM, Bajaj began developing best performance bikes at affordable prices.

One of these ingenious inventions was the Dominar 400.

Features Imbued with a 373.3 CC fuel-injected, triple-spark, huge liquid-cooled SOHC engine, it amasses a performance power of 35 PS at 8000 rpm and a torque of 35 Nm at 6500 rpm. Its 6-speed gearbox transmission is what makes riding effortless. In addition, the matte finish surface is visually aesthetic and all these will rile up your inner ‘speed demons’ for un-forgetful riding experience. One can get a Bajaj bike on two wheeler loan from Bajaj Auto Finance.

Pros    

Good mileage and performance rating.

Automatic LED headlight.

Dual-channel ABS support for surface protection.

No torque loss during gear shift with a slip clutch.

Cons  Modest fuel tank capacity demands regular refills.  Comes in only three shades.

Mahindra Mojo

Albeit Mahindra is quite the infant in motorcycle manufacturing, this company has showcased its R&D prowess with the celebrated Mojo.

Features With a fuel-injected and liquid-cooled 295 CC single-cylinder DOHC engine, this bike boasts 27.1 PS of power at 8000 rpm and a reasonable torque of 30 Nm at 5500 rpm with a 6-speed gearbox transmission. Cruising at triple-digit speeds breezily, the Mojo also has the largest fueltank capacity in this list at 21 litres. It also has brake-disks at both ends (320mm at the front wheel, 240mm at the rear).

Pros  Large fuel tank (21 litres).  A host of accessories for touring ease and increased carrying capacity.  Both analogue and digital display with a top speed recorder.

Cons

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Sub-par braking.

Unbalanced weight distribution affects low-speed handling.

Modest fuel tank capacity.

Comes in only three shades.

Yamaha FZ25

Yamaha'sFZ 25 has made its mark with a whopping 12,000 units sold within the first four months of its announcement. The Yamaha FZ25 is one of the best sports bike under 2 lakh.

Features Powered by a single-cylinder, fuel-injected 259 CC engine, that is counterbalanced, air and oilcooled, this incredibly lightweight motorcycle (148 kg) churns out 20.69 PS at 8000 rpm and a torque of 20 Nm at 6000 rpm. It is supported by a five-speed gearbox transmission and a 14litre fuel tank.

Pros      Cons

Most affordable 250 CC motorcycle in India.

Tuned for optimum torque in the rev band’s lower end (20 Nm at 6000 rpm).

Diamond-type frame for agile handling.

Good illumination with LED headlamps and taillights.

All-digital display.

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Offer only optional ABS. No liquid cooling.

Absence of a 6th gear.

Comes in only three shades.

The Yamaha FZ25 is one thrilling bike with astounding looks, gruelling performance and modest price tag.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Royal Enfield has introduced its latest iteration in the Thunderbird series, the Thunderbird 500, imbued with all the modern features.

Features: The Thunderbird 500’s fuel-injected 499 CC engine boasts a thundering experience yielding 27.5PS of power at 5250rpm and a peak torque of 41.3Nm at 4000rpm. It is coupled with the 5speed gearbox transmission and is designed for relaxed touring.

Pros:     

Smooth and hunky design.

LED headlight and tail light.

Front and rear disc brakes.

Large fuel tank capacity.

Modernized analogue-digital instrument console.

Cons:    

Lack of a 6th gear.

No ABS. Support only single down tube.

High maintenance cost.

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Clearly designed for the off-road, its easy manoeuvrability across the rough terrain at optimal speeds is what puts this bike at this list.

Features: Boasting an air-cooled, 411 CC coupled engine with a 5-speed gearbox transmission, this bike produces 24.8 PS of power at 6500 rpm and a torque of 32 Nm at 4250 rpm.

Pros:     Cons:

Outstanding performance on rough terrains.

Dual-purpose alloy wheels.

Rear mono-shock suspension and extended luggage hooks.

Analogue display with additional technical readings.

 No ABS and kick starter.  Limited colour options.