Indians are travelling more. With the improving conditions of our highways, many are choosing to do so on their bikes. While cruiser motorcycles are an excellent option for long-distance riding, adventure bikes offer that extra go-anywhere capability, making them a more viable choice. Honda, Royal Enfield, Yezdi, Suzuki, and Hero sell some great bikes in this segment at a reasonably affordable price. Here is a list of India's top five adventure bikes that'll cost you less than Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom) to own.Also Read:
Best Adventure Bikes Under Rs 3 lakh: Yezdi AdventureIf you are shopping for an adventure bike with a budget of Rs 3 lakh, the Yezdi Adventure is a great option. Prices start from Rs 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 2.19 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 334cc single-cylinder engine that puts out 29.89 hp and a peak torque of 29.84 Nm. The liquid-cooled engine hooks up to a six-speed transmission. The Adventure rides on 41mm telescopic forks at the front, while its rear uses an adjustable monoshock setup. There is a 320 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the rear with dual-channel ABS. The Yezdi Adventure promises to deliver a mileage of 33.07 kmpl.
"> Best Adventure Bikes Under Rs 3 lakh: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a great adventure bike that you can buy for less than Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom). Its prices start from Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom), going up to Rs 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The Himalayan 450 is powered by a 452cc single-cylinder engine that generates 39.47 hp and 40 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox. This adventure bike uses 41 mm telescopic forks at the front with a monoshock setup at the rear. For brakes, the Himalayan 450 deploys a 320 mm ventilated disc at the front with a 270 mm ventilated disc at the rear. This bike is equipped with dual-channel ABS. Royal Enfield promises a mileage of 32 kmpl for the Himalayan 450.
Best Adventure Bikes Under Rs 3 lakh: Hero Xpulse 200 4VThe Hero Xpulse 200 costs substantially less than the Yezdi Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. It retails at a starting price of Rs 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom), with its Pro variant costing Rs 1.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The Xpulse 200 derives its power from a 199.6cc single-cylinder engine that produces 18.9 hp and 17.35 Nm of peak torque. This adventure bike uses a five-speed gearbox. At the front, it has telescopic forks, while the rear uses a monoshock setup. Stopping power comes from a 276 mm disc at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear. The Xpulse 200 is available with single-channel ABS. Hero claims a mileage of 51.79 kmpl for this motorcycle.Also Read: