Top 5 most fuel efficient and economical motorcycles in India

When it comes to buying bicycles In India, fuel efficiency and affordability have always been the priority. In fact, India is the largest two-wheeler market in the world, with leading industry giants like Hero, Televisions, Sling and BajajThese brands offer better fuel economy and are cheaper to maintain. Features such as efficient engine technology and lightweight design can also improve mileage.

1. Honda Livo: The Honda Livo starts at Rs 78,650 (ex-showroom) and is a fuel-efficient motorcycle available in two variants and three colours. It is powered by a 109.51 cc BS6 engine that produces 8.67 bhp and 9.30 Nm of torque. The bike is equipped with front and rear drum brakes and a combined braking system. Weighing 113 kg, it has a 9-litre fuel tank. The Livo comes with tubeless tyres and six-spoke alloy wheels as standard, with a front disc brake available as an optional upgrade. It uses a four-speed transmission and features conventional telescopic forks at the front and dual spring-loaded hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear.

2. Hero Splendor Plus Xtec: The Hero Splendor Plus Xtec starts at Rs 79,911 (ex-showroom) and is a fuel-efficient motorcycle available in two variants and five colours. It is powered by a 97.2 cc BS6 engine that produces 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque. It features front and rear drum brakes with a combined braking system and has a 9.8-litre fuel tank. The motorcycle stands out for its fully digital instrument cluster, claimed to be a first in its segment, which is Bluetooth-enabled for call and SMS alerts and displays real-time mileage. It also comes with a USB charger, adding a rare feature for this category.

3. Hero Splendor Plus: The Hero Splendor Plus starts at Rs 75,441 (ex-showroom) and is a fuel-efficient motorcycle available in four variants and seven colours. It is powered by a 97.2 cc air-cooled engine with Hero’s ‘XSens technology’, which delivers 7.91 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm at 6,000 rpm. This engine is paired with a four-speed gearbox. The motorcycle has a simple hardware setup with telescopic forks, dual shock absorbers and drum brakes at both ends. It weighs 112 kg (kerb) and has a 9.8-litre fuel tank. Variants include options like auto start with alloy wheels and i3S, and colours like black and accent and matte axle grey metallic.

4. Hero Xtreme 125R: The Hero Xtreme 125R starts at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) and is powered by a 124.7 cc engine. It offers an impressive mileage of 66 kmpl (ARAI) and comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. The bike weighs 136 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10 litres. With a seat height of 794 mm, it provides a comfortable ride. The Xtreme 125R stands out with its sporty design, which includes a low-slung LED headlamp similar to that of the Xtreme 200S. The muscular fuel tank and split seat setup enhance its styling. It is available in three colours – Firestorm Red, Cobalt Blue and Stallion Black.

5. TVS Radeon: The TVS Radeon starts at Rs 62,630 (ex-showroom) and is powered by a nearly 110cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 8.08 bhp and 8.7 Nm of torque. The introduction of fuel injection has improved mileage to 69.3 kmpl, a 15% increase over the previous carburetted BS4 model. The bike uses drum brakes, with a disc-drum setup available on the special edition. It features TVS’s synchronised braking technology for added safety. Additional features include a side-stand indicator with a buzzer, an optional USB charging port and LED daytime running lights for better visibility.