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150cc Bikes

What sowed the seed for the performance motorcycling environment in India to grow, the 150cc bike segment in the Indian motorcycling space is still going strong. With times, as motorcycling evolved in our country, these bikes weren’t seen as performance motorcycles anymore and are now looked upon as power commuters, which also serve the purpose for that occasional weekend ride. Loaded with features, most offerings in this segment focus on style and offer decent performance, at a price, which won’t make a big hole in your pocket. Some of these 150cc motorcycles have also bumped up their engine displacement slightly, to gain an edge over their rivals. Looking to buy one? We list down the best 150cc bikes that are currently on sale in India. To make this list as comprehensive as possible we have included all the motorcycles straddling the 159cc and 160cc segments. However, follow this link  – 160cc motorcycles in India –  leading to our list of all the 160cc bikes in India if you are interested specifically in that category.

150cc Bikes In India 2020

  • Yamaha FZ FI (Rs. 99,200)
  • Yamaha YZF R15 V3 (Rs. 1,45,000)
  • Bajaj Pulsar 150 (Rs. 90,003)
  • TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (Rs. 99,950)
  • Suzuki Gixxer 155 (Rs. 1,11,900)
  • Honda  Unicorn (Rs. 93,593)
  • Suzuki Gixxer SF (Rs. 1,21,900)

Yamaha FZ FI

Yamaha FZS BS VI

In its BS6 from, the Yamaha FZ FI  is powered by a 149 cc engine with a compression ratio of 9.6:1. The motor delivers 12.4 PS of power @ 7,250 rpm and 13.6 N.m torque @ 5,500 rpm. The new FZ-FI and FZS-FI BS-VI version feature single-channel ABS, paired with rear disc brakes along with a monochrome LCD instrument cluster and a single piece, two-level seat.

Yamaha FZ FI Key Specifications
Engine 149cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 12.4 PS bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Maximum Torque 13.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Mileage 45kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
No. of Gears 5
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Pros Reliable | Muscular Looks
Cons Under-powered
Price Rs 99,200
Colours Hurricane Grey, Knight Red, Lightning Cyan, Opal White, Matt Green, Dark night, Armada Blue, Metallic Red

Yamaha YZF R15 V3

YZF R15 Version 3.0 BS VI Darknight

The Yamaha YZF R15 is now BS6 compliant but its rev-happy engine and that butter-smooth gearbox remain. The 155 cc, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve engine produces a power output of 18.6 PS at 10,000 rpm and a torque of 14.1 N.m at 8,500rpm. In comparison, the BS4 version of the engine made 19.3 PS power at 10,000 RPM and 14.7 N.M at 8500 RPM.

Yamaha YZF R15 V3 Key Specifications
Engine 155cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 18.6 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 14.1 N m @ 8,500 rpm
Mileage 42kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 11 litres
No. of Gears 6
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Pros Most powerful bike | Brilliantly engineered | fantastic handling
Cons Most expensive bike in this category
Price Rs. 1.41 lakh
Colours Thunder Grey, Racing Blue, Motogp Blue, Darknight

Bajaj Pulsar 150

2020 Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon Yellow

The oldest bike in this list, it has been on sale in the country since 2001, which is a long time. The motorcycle has been ruling the market in the 150cc bike segment for a long time and continues to do so, although the design has started to show its age. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 draws power from a 149.5cc, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i FI Engine which makes 14 PS @ 8,000 rpm and 13.4 Nm torque at 6,000 rpm. The range Pulsar 150 range is offered in three variants – 150 Neon, 150 and 150 Twin Disc.

Bajaj Pulsar 150 Key Specifications
Engine 149cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 14 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 13.4 Nm torque at 6,000 rpm
Mileage 65 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 litres
No. of Gears 5
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Pros Least expensive bike on this list
Cons Dated design and looks
Price Rs. 90,003
Colours Black Chrome, Classic Black, Black Blue, Black Red, Chrome Black, Neon Red, Neon Silver

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

tvs 2020 apache series TVC

TVS has launched the new-generation Apache RTR 160 4V, which takes the 150cc – 160cc game to the next level. The bike now gets fresh new design, new body panels, attractive colour schemes and a completely new look and feel. The 159.7cc, single-cylinder oil-cooled FI engine churns out 16.02 PS of maximum power at 8,250 RPM and 14.12 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 RPM. This engine is also mated to a 5-speed super-slick gearbox. The bike now also offers TVS’  GTT tech along with an LED headlight, ‘feather touch’ start, wave bite ignition key and all-new aerodynamic claw mirrors

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Specifications
Engine 159.7cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 16.02 PS @ 8,250 rpm
Maximum Torque 14.12 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Mileage 54 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
No. of Gears 5
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Pros Superb styling | Refined engine | Track-inspired performance
Cons Can be too sporty for someone whose priority is comfort
Price Rs. 99,950
Colours Red, Black

Suzuki Gixxer 155

Suzuki Gixxer BS6

The Suzuki Gixxer rose to fame in the 150cc segment for its styling and aggressive looks.  Deriving its name from the litre-class GSX1000R’s nickname, this motorcycle is powered by a smooth, BS6 compliant 155cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder fuel-injected, air-cooled SOHC engine with SEP technology. It generates 13.6ps@ 8000 rpm and 13.8Nm@6000 rpm. These figures are down from 14.1 PS at 8,000 rpm and 14 Nm at 6,000 rpm for the bike’s BS4 engine. In its BS6 state of tune, the updated engine promises better fuel economy. The bike continues to be available with ABS, LED illumination for the tail and headlight, 6-spoke alloy wheels and a dual-muffler exhaust system.

Suzuki Gixxer 155 Specifications
Engine 155cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 13.6 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 13.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage 54 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
No. of Gears 5
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Pros Smart design | Smooth Engine
Cons Expensive
Price Rs. 1,11,900
Colours Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Sonic Silver and Metallic Triton Blue.

Honda Unicorn

Honda Unicorn BSVI

One of the oldest 150cc bike on sale in India, this bike changed the way people looked at commuter motorcycles. Back in the day, this was the first bike to bring mono suspension in the market and the butter smooth engine made it even more joyous to ride. In its BS6 form, the bike now comes with an engine start-stop switch which was long due and single-channel ABS with tubeless tyres. The ground clearance has been increased by 8 mm and has a longer wheelbase too. To increase the overall comfort quotient of the motorcycle, the seat is now 24 mm longer.

The bike now uses a 162.7cc engine which cranks out 12.91 PS at 7,500 rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Mated to this is a five-speed gearbox. As of now, this is the only BS6 150cc motorcycle in Honda’s portfolio.

Honda Unicorn Specifications
Engine 162.7cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 12.91 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Maximum Torque 14 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Mileage 60 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 litres
No. of Gears 5
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Pros Superb reliability | Decent mileage
Cons Old design, underpowered
Price Rs. 93,593
Colours Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic & Mat Axis Gray Metallic

Suzuki Gixxer SF

Suzuki Gixxer SF 155 12

The faired version of the Suzuki Gixxer, the bike also gets a single-channel ABS for extra safety and it gets a disc at both ends. The Gixxer SF makes use of the same engine as it’s streetfighter cousin, which is a 155cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder fuel-injected, air-cooled SOHC engine with SEP technology. It generates 13.6ps@ 8000 rpm and 13.8Nm@6000 rpm. The bike now gets revised styling and an LED front headlamp. The BS6 Gixxer SF now retails at INR 1,21,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is available in Metallic Sonic Silver and Glass Sparkle Black. The fully-faired bike’s MotoGP edition is available at INR 1,22,900.

Suzuki Gixxer SF Specifications
Engine 155 cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Maximum Power 14.6 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 14 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage 48 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
No. of Gears 5
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Pros Well designed | Refined engine
Cons Uncomfortable pillion seat
Price Rs. 1,21,900
Colours Metallic Sonic Silver and Glass Sparkle Black

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