We as Indians often look out for a few aspects like good looks, mileage, comfort, low maintenance cost, ease of riding, tractable power and affordable pricing when it comes to selecting a 125cc commuter bike for ourselves. Luckily, we do have a few options available in the Indian market which are priced on the lower side and also fulfill all the above-mentioned requirements.
So today we bring to you the top three affordable 125cc commuter bikes, which you can consider for yourself. All the prices mentioned below are ex-showroom, Navi Mumbai.
1. Hero Super Splendor : Rs 71,900-75,400
The Hero Super Splendor is the most affordable bike in this segment. It gets a no non-sense design with Splendor graphics on its fuel tank, single piece seat, chrome finish on the exhaust, chunky rear grab handle rectangular headlamp and tail-lamp section and a saree guard as well. It's powered by a 124.7cc motor which churns out 10.72bhp of power at 7500rpm and 10.6Nm of torque at 6000rpm, now this motor is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, it has two variants on offer drum and disc.
2. Honda Shine : Rs 72,872-77,667
The second most affordable in the list is the Honda Shine. The design of this bike will surely appeal to a larger set of audience as it gets a few add-ons like red coloured rear hydraulic suspension and a chrome insert which is used up front. The bike also gets graphics all across the body, a single piece seat, chrome cover on the exhaust, a sharp headlamp design, a triangular-ish of tail-lamp and a rear grab handle. The bike is powered by a 124cc unit which produces 10.59bhp at 7500rpm and 11Nm at 6000rpm, which is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. Honda also claims that the eSP technology delivers 14 percent more mileage compared to its predecessor. Now, there are two variants on offer drum and disc.
3. Bajaj Pulsar 125 : Rs 74,323-82,975
The final bike in the list which is very popular, more powerful and expensive compared to the above two - the Bajaj Pulsar 125. The design of the Pulsar looks sporty and robust. It gets a few funky elements like coloured 'Pulsar' badge, same colour inserts and a coloured rear grab handle. The tail section looks nice and sleek. The bike is also available with a single piece and split seat set up. Powering it is a 124.4cc motor which produces 11.64bhp at 8500rpm and 10.8Nm at 6500rpm, now this engine is similarly paired to a five-speed manual transmission. The bike has four variants on offer drum, disc and split seat setup for both variants.
