Top 5 Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 Lakh: Hunter 350, Ronin, W175

Cruiser motorcycles have become very popular in India. Several brands are launching into this segment. For buyers, it means plenty of options to choose from. But you don’t need to spend most of your savings on owning a cruiser bike in our country. Mass market two-wheeler manufacturers such as TVS, Royal Enfield and Bajaj sell excellent options in this category of motorcycles on a budget. Here is a list of five best cruiser bikes in India that retail at an ex-showroom price of less than Rs 1.5 lakh.

Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 Lakh: Kawasaki W175

The W175 is the most affordable Kawasaki you can buy in India. It is available in two variants. Prices start from Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom) for the spoked rim version. While you would have to pay Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Street variant with alloy wheels. The S175 is powered by a 177cc single-cylinder engine that produces 12.8 PS and 13.2 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is connected to a five-speed transmission. The bike uses telescopic forks at the front and hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. Stopping power comes from a 220mm disc at the front and a drum brake at the rear. The W175 gives a mileage of 45 kmpl.

Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 Lakh: TVS Ronin

The TVS Ronin is the new kid on the block. Prices for the Ronin start from Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom). This cruiser gets its power from a 225.9 cc single-cylinder engine that generates 20.1 PS and 19.93 Nm of maximum torque. The Ronin is available with a five-speed gearbox. Suspension duties on this bike are handled by USD forks at the front and a monoshock setup at the rear. Braking duties are performed by a 300mm disc on the front wheels and a 240mm disc on the rear wheels. TVS claims a mileage of 42.95 kmpl for the Ronin.

Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 Lakh: Bajaj Avenger 220 cruise

The Avenger 220 Cruise offers retro styling. It has been on sale in India for a long time and has undergone some updates. The latest version of this cruiser motorcycle is sold in India for Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a 220 cc single-cylinder engine that produces 18.76 HP and 17.55 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. At the front, the Avenger Cruise has telescopic forks, while the rear has two adjustable shock absorbers. This bike has a 280mm disc on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear. The Avenger Cruise 220 offers a mileage of 40 kmpl.

Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 Lakh: QJ SRC 250

The QJ SRC 250 offers an excellent balance between classic looks and modern technology. This is the only bike on our list that features a twin-cylinder engine. The SRC 250’s 249cc inline unit produces 17.4 PS and 17 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The SRC 250 rides on telescopic forks front and rear. The cruiser bike has a 280mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear. QJ Motors claims a mileage of 50 kmpl for the SRC 250.

Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 Lakh: Royal Enfield 350 Hunter

The Hunter 350 is among the most attractive cruiser bikes on sale in India. It is sold at a starting price of Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while its top-spec version costs Rs 1.74 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hunter 350’s 349cc single-cylinder engine produces 20.2 PS with a maximum torque of 27 Nm. This engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Hunter 350 rides on telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock setup at the rear. It has a 300 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear. The basic version uses drum brakes on the rear wheels. The claimed mileage of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is 36 kmpl.