The 150-160cc motorcycle segment is a flourishing category with several options for buyers across different price range. These motorcycles are very popular and strike the right balance between performance and fuel efficiency. Check out the top 5 most powerful 150-160cc bikes that are currently on sale in India.
Most powerful 150-160cc bikes in India:
Yamaha R15 V4
Starting price: Rs 1.81 lakh
Powering the Yamaha R15 V4 is a 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 18.1 bhp and 14.2 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is priced from Rs 1.81 lakh to Rs 1.86 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specification | Yamaha R15 V4 |
| Engine | 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 18.1 bhp |
| Torque | 14.2 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Starting price: Rs 1.24 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is one of the best-selling bikes in this segment. It gets a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that develops 17.3 bhp and 14.73 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V features multiple riding modes and is priced from Rs 1.24 lakh to Rs 1.32 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specification | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V |
| Engine | 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled |
| Power | 17.3 bhp |
| Torque | 14.73 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Starting price: Rs 1.35 lakh
The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is powered by a 160.3cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that pumps out 16.9 bhp and 14.6 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The Pulsar NS160 is offered in a single variant and is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
| Engine | 160.3cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled |
| Power | 16.9 bhp |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Hero Xtreme 160R
Starting price: Rs 1.18 lakh
Next, we have the Hero Xtreme 160R which is the lightest motorcycle in its class. It is powered by a 163cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 15 bhp and 14 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The Xtreme 160R is priced from Rs 1.18 lakh to Rs 1.30 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specification | Hero Xtreme 160R |
| Engine | 163cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Power | 15 bhp |
| Torque | 14 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
Honda XBlade
Starting price: 1.21 lakh
Finally, the last motorcycle on this list is the Honda XBlade. It gets a 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 13.7 bhp and 14.7 Nm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and it’s priced at Rs 1.21 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specification | Honda XBlade |
| Engine | 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Power | 13.7 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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