The Indian two-wheeler has undergone a massive change when it comes to safety features. The features exclusive to direct-import motorcycles are now a common thing in affordable motorcycles. We list down the top six budget motorcycles that are equipped with traction control under Rs 2 lakh.
Yamaha FZ Series — Rs 1.35 lakh
Yamaha is offering the two most affordable motorcycles that come with traction control from its FZ Series. Priced at Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom, the FZ-S FI is the cheapest motorcycle in the market, and this range comes standard with this safety feature. The top model of the FZ-S FI Hybrid costs Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-showroom, and gets connected tech and turn-by-turn navigation.Â
Yamaha also offers the naked retro bike, the FZ-X, with the same features and is priced from Rs 1.38 lakh to Rs 1.42 lakh, ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar N250 — Rs 1.44 lakh
The Pulsar N250 is one of the most value-for-money 250 cc motorcycles in the market. Apart from being aggressively priced, it offers traction control. The 250 cc mill makes 24 bhp and 21.5 Nm of torque.
Honda NX200 — Rs 1.51 lakh
The Honda NX200 is the most affordable adventure motorcycle that comes with traction control. Powered by a 184.4 cc engine, it makes 17 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 15.9 Nm at 6,000 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.Â
Yamaha MT-15 — 1.70 lakh
The MT-15 is equipped with both traction control and assist and a slipper clutch. The 155 cc liquid-cooled engine churns out 18 bhp at 10,000 rpm and torque of 14.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The MT-15 is mated to a 6-speed.
Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z — Rs 1.81 lakh
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has a 373 cc liquid-cooled engine has an output of 39.4 bhp at 8,800 rpm and 35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It gets a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch, along with multiple ride modes and ride-by-wire.Â
Yamaha R15 V4 — Rs 1.89 lakh
The R15 V4 is the only true blue sports bike in our list and gets connected tech. It also has two ride modes — Track and Street. It comes with a 155 cc liquid-cooled 18.1 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
