Bike suggestions under 2 lakhs

[WhisperingSkull]

I've been looking for bikes under 2 lakhs for quite sometime. My requirements basically are dual channel abs, comfortable pillion seat, preferably usd suspension, good mileage, more inclined towards upright sitting posture. A few that I've checked are ronin(mid variant), duke 160, hunter 350, mt 15, apache rtr 4v, triumph t4. Among these i find ronin value for money but I've heard tvs service centres have bad reputation.

So I'm looking for suggestions/feedback from owners of these bikes for better understanding. Also I'm a new rider, so if you've any other recommendations please drop them as well with their pros and cons, I'll really appreciate it.

 

[HumorSimpson]

@Vasuki . .

 

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I've been looking for bikes under 2 lakhs for quite sometime. My requirements basically are dual channel abs, comfortable pillion seat, preferably usd suspension, good mileage, more inclined towards upright sitting posture. A few that I've checked are ronin(mid variant), duke 160, hunter 350, mt 15, apache rtr 4v, triumph t4. Among these i find ronin value for money but I've heard tvs service centres have bad reputation.

So I'm looking for suggestions/feedback from owners of these bikes for better understanding. Also I'm a new rider, so if you've any other recommendations please drop them as well with their pros and cons, I'll really appreciate it.

Hunter 350 is nightmare in riding . Good for nothing

For pillion go for triumph or x440
Both are decent

Low end torque of x440 is ok

For sporty look apache/ pulsar

 

[Pissant]

Hunter 350 is nightmare in riding . Good for nothing

For pillion go for triumph or x440
Both are decent

Low end torque of x440 is ok

For sporty look apache/ pulsar

lsn’t the Triumph T4 above 2lk tho?

 

[Pissant]

I have personally ridden both the Speed 400 and HD x440 for extended periods of time so if you guys have any questions feel free.

 

[rajarancho]

Dominar 400 is good. Using it from 7 yrs.

 

[VasukiVasuki is verified member.]

lsn’t the Triumph T4 above 2lk tho?

They giving discount
Because it has 350cc engine to compete with market
Check with dealership

 

[Pissant]

They giving discount
Because it has 350cc engine to compete with market
Check with dealership

Oh shit yeah that nice to hear. Out of curiosity, what bike do you drive?

 

[WhisperingSkull]

Hunter 350 is nightmare in riding . Good for nothing

For pillion go for triumph or x440
Both are decent

Low end torque of x440 is ok

For sporty look apache/ pulsar

Thanks for the suggestions. Won't 350cc and above will be difficult to handle for newbie?

 

[WhisperingSkull]

They giving discount
Because it has 350cc engine to compete with market
Check with dealership

Is it on road or ex-showroom?

 

[newmakerhere]

Tvs Ronin

 

[komal]

Thanks for the suggestions. Won't 350cc and above will be difficult to handle for newbie?

RE maybe high maintenance and low mileage will affect your daily expenses

 

[komal]

I think for newbie 150-160cc bikes would be better as it will have less maintainance cost and mileage would be 50 kmpl above .

 

[_na_cheese]

I think for newbie 150-160cc bikes would be better as it will have less maintainance cost and mileage would be 50 kmpl above .

Plus one to this.

Get something In 150-180 cc range and preferably something without a liquid cooling.

These ones require comparably less of a maintenance cost. And decent mileage.

I own rtr 160 4v since 2022. And yes tvs service is hit or miss. If you know a good mechanic then tvs won't be a problem. Just the parts are a little costly than bajaj or a hero. Tvs engineering is good. Owning and riding a tvs gives the most feels than any other. In my experience.

 

[komal]

Plus one to this.

Get something In 150-180 cc range and preferably something without a liquid cooling.

These ones require comparably less of a maintenance cost. And decent mileage.

I own rtr 160 4v since 2022. And yes tvs service is hit or miss. If you know a good mechanic then tvs won't be a problem. Just the parts are a little costly than bajaj or a hero. Tvs engineering is good. Owning and riding a tvs gives the most feels than any other. In my experience.

Some suggestions for 150cc above bikes


Tvs apache 160
Honda hornet
Yamaha xsr 155
Yamaha fz v4

 

[_na_cheese]

I tested the new fz hybrid yesterday.
It was nice. With hybrid you'll be getting very good mileage.

However if you prefer something more peppy and want to stick to brands service centres, Take mt15 or the new xsr. I cant tell about xsr because I've not seen it or drove it yet. Its just launched.

With mt15 you'll be getting usd. And a liquid cooled radiator which has fans. Thats another part to be maintained and filled. Mt and xsr have vva (fz doesnt). Which will give you best of both worlds. It'll give mileage over 40 and be fast at highways too.
Dont take anything without a test drive to know if it works for you.

I'd prefer a single seat and oil/air cooled ones for marginally less maintainance and comfort for pillion. Any bike without a rear monoshock or non abs is a big no for me.

I'm assuming you'd be on good roads most of the times. Yamahas have a little less ground clearance than tvs and bajaj.

 

[komal]

I tested the new fz hybrid yesterday.
It was nice. With hybrid you'll be getting very good mileage.

However if you prefer something more peppy and want to stick to brands service centres, Take mt15 or the new xsr. I cant tell about xsr because I've not seen it or drove it yet. Its just launched.

With mt15 you'll be getting usd. And a liquid cooled radiator which has fans. Thats another part to be maintained and filled. Mt and xsr have vva (fz doesnt). Which will give you best of both worlds. It'll give mileage over 40 and be fast at highways too.
Dont take anything without a test drive to know if it works for you.

I'd prefer a single seat and oil/air cooled ones for marginally less maintainance and comfort for pillion. Any bike without a rear monoshock or non abs is a big no for me.

I'm assuming you'd be on good roads most of the times. Yamahas have a little less ground clearance than tvs and bajaj.

Mt 15 looks like chapri , xsr 155 can be said as an alternative of hunter 350

 

[komal]

What's the difference between air cooled and liquid cooled engines ?

 

[HumorSimpson]

What's the difference between air cooled and liquid cooled engines ?

@plastikman. . .

 

[_na_cheese]

What's the difference between air cooled and liquid cooled engines ?

air cooled engine just have a compartment (radiator) through which engine oil passes and cools down. No coolant is needed as the engine oil cools down passing through it. The compartment is placed in a way that air hits it when the bikes running and oil cools itself passing through it. No extra liquid is needed as the engine oil itself acts as a coolant. Its effectiveness is very minimal. Since engine oil itself is a coolant these kinda bikes need more engine oil than air or liquid cooled ones.

Liquid cooled engines need a coolant that runns between the engine casings. And the radiator has fans that cool the coolant down. The coolant runs as such the hot coolant comes to the radiator and fans cool it. And the cool one goes to the engine to keep it cool. Its very effective in stressful situations such as traffic or on a long highway ride. Its effective as its made to cool it down. The coolant has life and radiation also needs cleaning and maintaining.
Short stroke fast bikes need it most.


There's another cooling system that's air cooled. Its nothing. Just engine cooling itself down by trying to capture the cool air that hits it. All bikes effectively have that. Those fins on the engine head are what we call air cooling system.