If you are an adventure motorcycle enthusiast and want to invest in a good motorcycle within a tight budget, here are some good options listed below:
Hero Xpulse 210
Hero XPulse 210 is the latest iteration in Hero’s adventure lineup. The motorcyclee comes at a starting price of ₹1.75 lakh (ex-showroom).It has a 210cc, fuel-injected single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which makes 24.2 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 20.7 Nm torque at 7,250 rpm. This motorcycle has multitasking abilities, whether it is going off-road, on a long tour or daily commute. It gets LED lighting along with a projector for the headlamp and a modern 4.2-inch LCD or TFT which offers turn-by-turn navigation for convenience.
KTM 250 Adventure
KTM has recently launched the updated 250 Adventure in India, priced at approximately ₹2.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).. This motorcycle caters to riders who seek a balance between performance and practicality. It comes equipped with a 249cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that churns 30.5 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 24 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. The motorcycle’s front wheel is 19 inches in size and the rear wheel is 17 inches. In terms of tech, the ADV gets the latest kit including ride-by-wire technology, off-road ABS, Quickshifter+ and a 5-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation.
Suzuki V-Strom SX
Suzuki V-Strom SX is powered by a 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine, priced at ₹2,16,00 (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike delivers 26.1 bhp at 9,300 rpm and 22.2 Nm of torque at 7,300 rpm. The bike features a sleek design with a tall windscreen, beak-style front fender and a muscular fuel tank. It has an LED headlight, Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument cluster, and a USB charging slot. Available in three colours including a Champion Yellow No. 2, a Pearl Blaze Orange and a Glass Sparkle Black.
Yezdi Adventure
The Yezdi Adventure is powered by a 334cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, and pumps out 29.1 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 29.8 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. It comes in two variants – Gloss and Matte, pricing starts at ₹2.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Yezdi Adventure is equipped with a round LED headlight, tall windscreen, split seats, and wire-spoke wheels. Modern features include a fully digital instrument cluster with turn-by-turn navigation, full LED lighting and a USB port.
Royal Enfield Himalayan
The Royal Enfield Himalayan has a 452cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine offering 39.4 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Motorcycle is available at ₹2.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Himalayan has an adjustable seat height ranging from 805 mm to 825 mm. Notable features include a circular TFT display, a Tripper navigation system, ride-by-wire, different riding modes, long-travel suspension, and spoked wheels.
