Top five most reliable bikes under Rs 1.2 lakh: Raider, FZ-FI, Pulsar 150

When it comes to bikes under Rs 1.2 lakh, you might want to buy something reliable. There is no point in purchasing an affordable motorcycle and spending the money saved on service bills. Fortunately, India is full of bikes that are not only reliable but also offer low maintenance costs. Big two-wheeler manufacturers like TVS, Honda, Bajaj, Hero and Yamaha sell affordable motorcycles that provide excellent reliability. Here is a list of five of the most reliable bikes in india which cost less than Rs 1.2 lakh.

Most Reliable bicycles Under Rs 1.2 Lakh: Yamaha FZ-FI

The Yamaha FZ-FI is one of the most reliable motorcycles on sale in India. It is available in a single variant, which costs Rs 1.16 lakh (ex-showroom). This motorcycle is powered by a 149cc single-cylinder engine that generates 12.2 PS and 13.3 Nm of maximum torque. The air-cooled engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The FZ-FI uses telescopic forks at the front and a seven-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. There is a 282mm disc brake at the front and a 220m disc at the rear. This Yamaha motorcycle is available with single channel ABS. The ARAI mileage of the FZ-FI is 53 kmpl.

Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 Lakh: extreme hero 125R

The Hero Xtreme 125R is the second bike on our list. It costs Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) for its IBS variant, while its ABS variant costs Rs 99,500 (ex-showroom). It gets its power from a 124.7 cc single-cylinder engine that generates 11.4 PS and 10.5 Nm of maximum torque. This air-cooled engine is paired with a five-speed transmission. The Xtreme 125R uses telescopic forks at the front with hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. The front wheels use a 276mm disc, while the rear wheels get a 130mm disc in the ABS variant. The non-ABS variant has a 240mm disc at the front. Hero claims an ARAI mileage of 66 kmpl for the Xtreme 125R.

Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 Lakh: Honda Shine 125

Like the other bikes in the Honda range, the Shine 125 also scored highly for reliability. Prices of the Honda Shine 125 start from Rs 81,251 (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 85,251 (ex-showroom). It is equipped with a 123.94 cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10.59 HP and 11 Nm of maximum torque. Suspension duties on the Shine 125 are handled by telescopic forks at the front with hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. The disc brake variant of this Honda bike uses a 240mm disc at the front with drum brakes at the rear wheel. The ARAI mileage of the Shine 125 is 55 kmpl.

Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 Lakh: television raider

A very reliable motorcycle, the TVS Raider has seven variants. Prices start from Rs 84,869 (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 1.04 lakh (ex-showroom). The Raider has a 124.8 cc single-cylinder engine that generates 11.2 PS and 11.2 Nm of maximum torque. Its engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The Raider deploys telescopic forks at the front with a five-step adjustable monoshock setup at the rear. This TVS motorcycle has a 240mm disc at the front and a drum brake at the rear. TVS claims a mileage of 56.7 kmpl for the Raider 125.

Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 Lakh: Bajaj Pulsar 150

The Pulsar 150 is the OG reliable bike in India. It is sold at a base price of Rs 1.10 lakh, while its top-spec variant costs Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The Pulsar 150 has a 149.5 cc single-cylinder engine that generates 13.8 PS and 13.25 Nm of maximum torque. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The Pulsar 150 uses telescopic forks at the front and twin gas shock absorbers at the rear. For braking, this motorcycle deploys a 280 mm disc on the front wheel and a 230 mm disc on the rear. The ARAI mileage of the Pulsar 150 is 47.5 kmpl.