May 2025 was a good month for the two-wheeler sector in India as the leading companies registered a year-on-year increase, barring Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. After low sales numbers in April 2025, the market bounced back. With so many choices, we list five motorcycles that may not be the best-sellers in their class, but they offer performance, fuel economy, features and are budget-friendly.
TVS Ronin: From Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom
TVS Ronin is an underrated motorcycle and in many ways the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 stole its thunder, but it offers a laidback comfortable seating stance with a smooth engine. It is powered by a 225cc oil cooled engine with 20.1 bhp and 19.93 Nm of torque and a 5-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch. The top model is packed with all LED lights, ride modes, a multi-functional speedometer that reads out incoming calls and messages alerts, adjustable levers and connected tech.
Bajaj Pulsar N250: From Rs 1.51 lakh, ex-showroom
The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is powered by 249.07cc oil-cooled engine that produces 24.1 bhp and 21.5 Nm with 5-speed gearbox. It is equipped with dual-channel ABS, ride modes and traction control system. With LED lights, the Pulsar N250 gets an all-digital instrument cluster that has functions like turn by turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, gear indicator and clock.
Hero Karizma XMR 210: From Rs 1.82 lakh
The fully-faired Hero Karizma XMR 210 is packed with features like adjustable windscreen, USD front forks, a 6-step adjustable rear mono shock and all LED lights including indicators. It has an digital TFT instrument cluster offers over 35 features like smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, vehicle battery status, incoming calls and SMS alerts, ABS indicator, ABS modes, ambient light sensor, music control, etc. The Karizma XMR 210 is powered by a 210cc liquid-cooled engine with 25.1 bhp and 20.4 Nm and a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch. It also gets a dual-channel ABS and the recently updated model has USD forks. Â
Suzuki Gixxer 250: From Rs 1.98 lakh
The Gixxer 250 is powered by a 249cc with 26.1 bhp and 22.2 Nm of torque with a 6-speed gearbox. The naked motorcycle offers handling prowess and comfortable ride stance. It has a clean design with tank extensions and a smart digital instrument cluster with turn-by-turn navigation, vehicle service alerts, calls, SMS and WhatsApp alerts, last parked location, digital wallet, ETA updates and much more. It comes with dual-channel ABS, split seat, twin exhaust, etc.
Triumph Speed T4: From Rs 1.99 lakh
The Triumph Speed T4 is the most expensive and the most powerful motorcycle on our list. It is powered by a 398.15cc liquid-cooled engine with 30.6 bhp and 36 Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed gearbox. The Speed T4 is equipped with a dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting and an analogue speedometer and a multi-functional screen. It offers a 16,000 km service interval and a two-year unlimited mileage warranty.
