A 150cc bike offers you a greater amount of power and flexibility compared to ones with smaller engine displacement. Usually, a 150cc bike is recommended for those that tend to use their bike for work every day and love to take off over the weekends.
A good 150cc bike offers you the stability and power that you need for pulling off those long-distance rides. It is especially meant for those who either wish to avoid the handling and maintenance that comes with a 500cc bike but are still avid bikers. The term cc denotes “cubic centimeters” and denotes the amount of fuel displacement in a bike engine.
Therefore, with a 150cc bike, you can expect a much better pickup, good stability over longer distances, as well as the power required especially if you’re carrying another pillion rider on your bike.
Moreover, the range of 150cc bikes in India tends to be extensive. This means that you’ll have a ton of options as far as design, color, and accessories are concerned. Thanks to this variety, you tend to get some really good-looking bikes within this range.
Some of the important 150cc bike makers include Honda, Bajaj, Hero, Yamaha, Suzuki, and TVS. Now, the biggest issue faced by many users is the right bike to purchase given the massive variety of options in the market.
Your choice can depend on a number of factors but the most important ones to look for are post-sales service, budget, mileage, availability of spare parts, and the maintenance required.
But fear not: We have done some extensive research for you so that you can sit back and make your choice more easily.
Here’s a list of the Best 150cc Bikes in India:
Pulsar 150
Key Features:
- Speed – 112 km/h
- Mileage – 50 km/l
- Weight – 150 kg
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 15 litres
- Available colours – Ebony Black, Nuclear Blue, Dyno Red
Bajaj Pulsar 150 has been the highest-selling 150cc bikes in India and recently Bajaj Auto unveiled its latest version Pulsar 150 and unlike its past version which came with BS-IV models, this one comes with BS-VI model which meets the latest emission regulations and the price tag of the latest Pulsar 150 variant has gone up by nearly ₹ 9,000 /- and comes in 2 variants namely:-
- Standard version (₹ 94,956/-)
- Twin-Disc version (₹ 98,835/-)
There’s also another variant of Pulsar 150 named Pulsar 150 Neon which also follows the BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6) module and comes at a price tag of ₹ 85,536/-. The latest Pulsar 150 also boasts a Fuel injection system that has been developed by Bajajs’ R&D center and promises seamless power delivery, optimum fuel efficiency, along with Feather-touch start (keep feathers away from the start button).
Apart from the latest Fuel injection system, Pulsar 150 sports everything similar to its predecessor i.e, single-cylinder, four-stroke, Double valve, SOHC engine, 13.6 bhp max output. Pulsar 150 has a higher rev range and has an rpm of 8,500 rpm. Pulsar 150 comes in 2 color variants namely Black Chrome and Red Black.
FZ S V3
Key Features:
- Speed – 115 km/h
- Mileage – 50 Km/l
- Weight – 137 kg
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 13 litres
- Available colours – Matt Black, Dark Matt Blue, Gray & Cyan Blue, Metallic Red, Dark Knight
If you want to buy a reliable bike that is built to last, then Yamaha is where you lead yourself to. Of all the current Bike manufacturers, Yamaha bikes have the least failure rate (11%) and are built to last, so even if you buy a second-hand Yamaha bike, its engine and other parts would be in good condition and if you want to replace a certain part, then it’ll cost you quite a bit.
The latest Yamaha FZ S V3 is one of the best bikes currently in the market, and at a price tag of ₹1,01,200, Yamaha FZ S V3 is cheaper than a Vespa but packs more punch than a Vespa. Yamaha FZ S V3 is a 149 cc BS-VI engine bikes that offer 2 variants, namely:-
- Single Channel ABS- BS-IV
- Single Channel ABS- Dark- BS-IV
As you can see both variants are BS-IV engine types and its fuel-injection system offers 12.2 bhp of power and 13.6 Nm of Torque. Yamaha FZ S V3 sporty commuter type bike with an air-cooled single-cylinder engine and manual 5-speed gearbox.
FZ S V3 comes with single-channel ABS, LED headlamp, and an instrument cluster with white backlighting all of that isn’t anything fresh from Yamaha except for becoming a little more aggressive and offering 5 color schemes.
FZ V3
Key Features:
- Speed – 116 Km/hr
- Mileage – 65 km/l
- Weight – 132 kg
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 12.8-Litres
- Available colours – Matt Black, Dark Matt Blue, Gray & Cyan Blue
Yamaha FZ V3 is the little brother of FZ S V3 and is cheaper than the latter at a price tag of ₹99,200 (not much difference in pricing). FZ V3 offers a single variant–Single channel ABS- BS-VI and its fuel-injection system offers 12.2 bhp of power and 13.6 Nm of Torque through its 149cc engine.
Yamaha FZ V3 is a 132kg air-cooled single-cylinder, 5-speed manual gearbox bike with disc brakes and anti-locking braking system. The only thing that separates FZ V3 and FZ S V3 is the presence of belly pan on FZ S V3, FZ V3 unlike FZ S offers just 2 color variants–Metric Black and Racing blue. If you want more color schemes, then go for FZ S or simply buy FZ V3 and save some money.
Yamaha YZF R15
Price – Rs 1,19,466
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Key Features:
- Speed – 150 Kmph
- Mileage – 42Km/ltr
- Weight – 136 kg.
- No. of Gears – 6
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 liters
- Available colours – Revving Blue, Sparky Green & Adrenaline Red
Bajaj V15
Price – Rs 65,996
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Key Features:
- Speed – 110 Kmph
- Mileage – 57km/ltr
- Weight – 135.5 kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 13 liters
- Available colours -Pearl White, Ebony Black, Heroic Red & Ocean Blue.
Honda CB Hornet 160R
Price –Rs 84,469
Key Features:
- Speed – 110 Kmph
- Mileage – 52km/ltr
- Weight – 140kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 liters
- Available colours -Striking Green, Mars Orange, Athletic Blue Metallic & Sports Red.
Suzuki Gixxer
Price – 76,430
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Key Features:
- Speed – 127 Kmph
- Mileage – 54km/ltr
- Weight – 135kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 liters
- Available colours – Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Triton Blue, Pearl Mira Red, Glass Sparkle Black & Orange Black.
Bajaj Pulsar 150
Price – Rs 73,382
Key Features:
- Speed – 115 Kmph
- Mileage – 65km/ltr
- Weight – 144kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 15 liters
- Available colours – Nuclear Blue, Laser Black & Dyno Red.
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TVS Apache RTR 160
Price – 72,800
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Key Features:
- Speed – 118 Kmph
- Mileage – 54km/ltr
- Weight – 137kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 16 liters
- Available colours – Grey, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Matte Red & Matte Blue.
Hero Xtreme Sports
Price – 67,686
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Key Features:
- Speed – 115 Kmph
- Mileage – 48km/ltr
- Weight – 146kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 12.10 liters
- Available colours -Pyro Orange, Mercuric Silver, Panther Black, Fiery Red, Black & Red.
Yamaha Fazer V2.0
Price – Rs 89,000
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Key Features:
- Speed – 109 Kmph
- Mileage – 55 km/ltr
- Weight – 141kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 liters
- Available colours – Snowstorm White, Ravine Black, Volcano Red, Red Dan, Black Hawk & White Cloud.
Hero Hunk
Price – Rs. 66,987
Key Features:
- Speed – 112 Kmph
- Mileage – 40-50 km/ltr
- Weight – 147kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 14 liters
- Available colours – Marine Green, Sports Red, Panther Black, Force Silver, Ebony Grey, Bold Brown & Blazing red.
Bajaj Avenger 150 Street
Price – Rs. 72,901
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Key Features:
- Speed – 110 Kmph
- Mileage – 65 km/ltr
- Weight – 148kg.
- No. of Gears – 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 14 liters
- Available colours – Cosmic Red, Matte Wild Green, Midnight Blue
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For instance, people who need a 150cc bike to commute for work and get around everyday should ideally pick the one with the best mileage. For those who wish to take frequent weekend trips, a bike with a good amount of power and stability is necessary.
Moreover, the bikers who venture out of town a lot should ensure that they pick a 150cc bike for which spare parts are easy to source. You definitely don’t want to be stuck outside the city with no spare parts available at local garages.
And most importantly: a 150cc bike can give you the feeling of a lot of power. Therefore, it is even more important to not get carried away and ensure that you always drive safely. And yes: always remember to wear a helmet.