If you are a new rider looking to buy your first motorcycle, chances are you want something lightweight and easy to operate. There are many bikes on sale in India, so picking one as a newbie to motorcycle riding can be challenging. That said, brands such as Honda, TVS, Hero, Bajaj, and Yamaha have bikes in their portfolio that could serve as excellent choices for new riders while having affordable sticker prices. Here is a list of the five best bikes under Rs 1.5 lakh, perfect for first-time riders.Also Read:

Best Bikes For New Riders: Bajaj Pulsar NS160The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 retails at a starting price of Rs 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 160.3cc single-cylinder engine that is good for 17.03 hp and 14.6 Nm of peak torque. The NS160 uses a five-speed gearbox. This bike rides on telescopic forks at the front with nitrox monoshocks at the rear. You get a 260 m disc brake at the front, while the rear uses a 230 mm disc. The NS160 is available with dual-channel ABS. Bajaj claims an ARAI-certified mileage of 52.2 kmpl for this motorcycle.

Best Bikes For New Riders: TVS Apache RTR 160 4VThe Apache RTR 160 4V has a base price of Rs 1.24 lakh (ex-showroom). Its top trim retails at Rs 1.39 lakh. This bike has a 159.7cc single-cylinder engine that churns out 17.31 hp and 14.73 Nm of peak torque. It hooks up to a five-speed gearbox. The RTR 160 4V uses telescopic forks at the front and has a monoshock setup at the rear. The front wheels have a 270 m disc brake, while the rear deploys a 130 mm disc. The RTR 160 4V is available with dual-channel ABS. The ARAI-certified mileage of this TVS bike is 41.4 kmpl.

Best Bikes For New Riders: Yamaha FZ-S Fi Ver 4.0The Yamaha FZ-S Fi Ver 4.0 retails for Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 149cc single-cylinder engine that produces 12.2 hp and 13.3 Nm of peak torque. The FZ-S uses a five-speed transmission. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front with an adjustable monoshock setup at the rear. Stopping power comes from a 282 mm disc brake at the front and a 220 mm disc brake at the rear. The FZ-S Fi 4.0 is available with single-channel ABS. Yamaha claims an ARAI-certified mileage of 60 kmpl for the FZ-S Fi 4.0.Also Read:

Best Bikes For New Riders: Hero Xtreme 160R 4VThe Hero Xtreme 160 R 4V costs Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom). It uses a 163.2cc single-cylinder engine that produces 16.6 hp and 14.6 Nm of peak torque. It is paired with a five-speed gearbox. The Xtreme 160R 4V uses USD forks at the front and deploys an adjustable monoshock at the rear. The front wheels use a 276 mm disc brake, while the rear gets a 220 mm disc. This bike is available with single-channel ABS. The ARAI-certified mileage of the Xtreme 160R 4V is 48.28 kmpl.

Best Bikes For New Riders: Honda SP160The Honda SP160 has a starting price of Rs 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom). It's a top variant with disc brakes on both ends, costing Rs 1.23 lakh (ex-showroom). The SP160 is powered by a 162.71cc single-cylinder engine that produces 13.27 hp and 14.58 Nm of peak torque. It hooks up to a five-speed gearbox. The SP160 uses telescopic forks at the front with a monoshock setup at the rear. The front wheels have a 276 mm disc, while the rear uses a 220 mm disc. The SP160 is available with single-channel ABS. Honda claims an ARAI-certified mileage of 65 kmpl for the SP160.