The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced that from January 1, 2026, all two-wheelers have to be equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Though it’s not music to the ears for most companies, we list down the most affordable dual-channel ABS with a sporty flair that will light up the eyes of many college students. Following are the most affordable naked streetfighters under Rs 1.5 lakh, ex-showroom.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: Rs 1.49 lakh
The Apache RTR 200 4V is power-packed with a 197.75 cc oil-cooled engine with multiple ride modes — Sport (20.5 bhp and 17.25 Nm at 7,250 rpm), Urban/Rain (17 bhp and 16.51 Nm at 5,750 rpm). It has a digital instrument cluster with features like turn-by-turn navigation, lean angle mode, crash alert, call/SMS alert and race telemetry. The standard version of Apache RTR 200 4V is priced at Rs 1.49 lakh, while the upside-down forks model costs Rs 1.54 lakh, ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar N250: Rs 1.44 lakh
The Pulsar N250 is one of the most powerful motorcycles in its segment. It is quite an attractive package as it gets 249.07 cc with 24.1 bhp at 8,750 rpm and max torque of 21.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It comes standard with 37 mm USD front forks and a rear monoshock with Nitrox. It has multiple ABS modes — Road, Rain and Offroad. It also offers traction control, turn-by-turn navigation system, gear position indicator, distance to empty readout, fuel indications and assist and slipper clutch.
Hero Xtreme 160R 4V: Rs 1.40 lakh
The Xtreme 160R 4V gets a 163.2 cc 4 valve oil-cooled engine with 16.6 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 14.6 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It is the first bike in the segment to be equipped with panic brake alert and two drag modes. It comes standard with KYB USD front forks and an LCD digital instrument cluster. It is available in three colours — Kevlar Brown, Matte Slate Black and Shooting Night Star.
Bajaj Pulsar N160: Rs 1.39 lakh
One may say that the Pulsar 220F should be there on the list, but we decided to focus on newer bikes; hence, we have featured the younger sibling, the Pulsar N160. The bike sports a 160.3 cc oil-cooled engine with 17 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 14.6 Nm at 7,250 rpm of torque. Like the Pulsar N250, it gets upside-down front forks with a rear Nitrox mono shock. It is equipped with a USB port, turn-by-turn navigation, gear position indicator, distance-to-empty readout, instantaneous fuel economy and average fuel economy.
TVS Apache RTR 180: Rs 1.34 lakh
Apache RTR 180 is powered by a 177.4 cc engine with multiple ride modes — Sport (16.7 bhp rpm and 15.5 Nm) and Urban / Rain (14.3 bhp and 14.2 Nm). With connected tech, the Apache RTR 180 reads out pre-programmed essential stops like fuel stations, hospitals and restaurants, riding telematics, calls / SMS alerts and crash alert. It is available in two colours — Pearl White and Gloss Black.
