Know the 150-160cc Most Fuel Efficient Bikes Of 2018. The List Of Powerful Best Mileage Bikes Is Here.
In the last couple of years, the 150cc premium motorcycle segment has gained immense popularity in the country. Buyers, especially the fervor-filled young generation is keen on getting a bike that delivers better performance without compromising on the ‘kitna deti hai’ factor. Of late, the 150cc segment is not only restricted to 150cc capacity but has stretched to slightly more displacement including the 155cc and 160cc bikes as well.
So we pick up the most fuel efficient ARAI certified 150-160cc motorcycles in the segment in 2018.
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1. Suzuki Gixxer | 64 kmpl
Suzuki Gixxer is the most admired and best selling 150cc motorcycle in the segment. Gixxer receives bold and distinctive styling and gives out impressive performance and fantastic handling under any weather condition. The best part comes in the form of very refined engine that ensures that the vibrations are not passed on to the rider even while riding at high speeds or high revs. The all-digital instrument console carries several readouts alongside a segment first gear position indicator.
Engine | 154.9 cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke 2V SOHC |
Power | 14.8 PS @ 8000 rpm |
Torque | 14 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Top Speed | 115 km/h |
Tyres | 100/80 – 17 Tubeless (F) & 140/60 – R 17 Radial Tubeless (R) |
Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 77,650 – Rs 81,926 |
2. Honda CB Unicorn 160 | 62 kmpl
The CB Unicorn 160 is a more powerful avatar of the long-running Unicorn 150. The youth appealing version marks upmarket styling and added features. The sportier adaptation of Unicorn 150 is focussed more on comfort and tranquil ride quality. With a low kerb weight of 136 kgs it handles well under city traffic environment and cruises better at higher speeds. The instrument cluster is neatly designed and the digital unit functions are easy to read. The commuter-centric, no-nonsense bike stands at #2 in the list in terms of frugality.
Engine | 162.71 cc, Air Cooled, 4-Stroke SI |
Power | 14 PS @ 8000 rpm |
Torque | 13.92 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Top Speed | 106 km/h |
Tyres | 80/100 – 17 Tubeless (F) & 110/80 – 17 Tubeless (R) |
Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 74,618 – Rs 77,066 |
3. Bajaj V15 | 57 kmpl
The bike made with the invincible metal of INS Vikrant, Bajaj V15 acquires a robust structure and a refined DTS-i engine unit. The visually distinctive looking bike offers cruiser-like low seat height, which makes city ride immensely comfortable for city riders. Some of the plush aspects include premium textured seats, stylish comfort backrest, widest tyre in the segment, classic LED tail lamp, premium instrument cluster, powerful headlamp etc. The Bajaj V15 is made available in a single variant.
Engine | 149.5 cc, DTS-i Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4-Stroke |
Power | 12 PS @ 7500 rpm |
Torque | 12.7 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Top Speed | 109 km/h |
Tyres | 90/90 – 18 Tubeless (F) & 120/80 – 16 Tubeless (R) |
Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 65,178 |
4. Hero Xtreme Sports | 50 kmpl
The premium 150cc commuter (at No.4 in the list) ticks all the right boxes of your daily commuting needs. The sporty version of the conventional Hero Xtreme gets new street fighter graphics, LED tail light, wolf-eyed halogen headlamps, revised headlamp cluster, broader tubeless tyre at rear, wider handlebar and pleasing digi-analog instrument panel. Hero Xtreme Sports produces one of the best power and torque output values in the segment and is offered in two variants.
Engine | 149.2 cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, OHC |
Power | 15.82 PS @ 8500 rpm |
Torque | 13.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Top Speed | 107 km/h |
Tyres | 80/100 – 18 Tubeless (F) & 110/90 – 18 Tubeless (R) |
Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 78,700 – Rs 80,700 |
5. TVS Apache 160 RTR & Yamaha FZ FI V 2.0 | 45 kmpl
There is a tie at 5th spot, as both the Apache 160 and the Yamaha FZ FI deliver a similar mileage of 45 kmpl. Dubbed as ‘ultimate race machine’, the Apache 160 RTR is targeted towards the racing and performance aficionados in India. On the hand, V 2.0 of the Yamaha FZ FI too is focussed on the performance factor. The instrument console of Apache 160 RTR is equipped with a unique lap timer and has provision to recall the last three 0-60 km/h timings. Moreover, the second generation of the FZ series, Yamaha FZ FI with fuel injection system is powered by a newly intended engine that gives out better fuel efficiency compared to the original FZ FI. The bike is now more responsive with quick initial acceleration thanks to the lighter engine.
TVS Apache 160 RTR
Engine | 159.7 cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SI |
Power | 15.82 PS @ 8500 rpm |
Torque | 13.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Top Speed | 118 km/h |
Tyres | 90/90 – 17 Tubeless (F) & 110/80 – 17 Tubeless (R) |
Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 78,715 – Rs 82,044 |
Yamaha FZ FI V 2.0
Engine | 149 cc, Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve |
Power | 13.2 PS @ 8000 rpm |
Torque | 12.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Top Speed | 112 km/h |
Tyres | 100/80 – 17 (F) & 140/60 – R 17 Radial Tubeless (R) |
Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 83,042 – Rs 86,042 |
Some of the honorary mentions include:
Bike Name | Fuel Efficiency |
Bajaj Pulsar 150
|
44.67 kmpl |
Honda CB Hornet 160 R
|
42.85 kmpl |
Yamaha YZF R15
|
40.0 kmpl |
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