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Gone are the days when there were limited motorcycles and limited levels of power. Now, the Indian motorcycle market has something for various pocket sizes in the country. If you happen to have a budget of about Rs 2 lakh, there is more to choose from than you think. Here, we've gotten together a list of our top picks from across various motorcycle segments in India that are priced under Rs 2 lakh.
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Bajaj RS 200: One of very few full-faried motorcycle under Rs 2 lakh, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is rather a capable sports motorcycle and also looks good too with its distinctive split headlamp. It is powered by a 199.5cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 24.5 bhp and 18.6 Nm of torque and is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. Price: Rs 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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KTM 250 Duke: Positioned between the 200 Duke and 390 Duke in terms of price and performance, KTM 250 Duke is powered by a 248.76cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 29.6 bhp and 24 Nm of torque and is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. It does not feature ABS. Price: Rs 1.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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Bajaj Dominar 400: Bajaj's flagship motorcycles, the Dominar 400 is aimed at riders interested in long-distance touring. Lighter the traditional cruisers, the Dominar 400 is powered by a 373.3cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 34.5 bhp and 35 Nm of torque and is paired to a six-speed manual transmission. Price: Rs 1.48 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Adventure tourer: Royal Enfield Himalayan proved to be a revolutionary motorcycle for brand. It not only offers a comfortable ride, but also has off-roading capabilities. The Himalayan is powered by a 411cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that makes 24.5 bhp and 32 Nm of torque and is paired to a five-speed manual transmission. It is priced at Rs 1.66 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Classic: Royal Enfield Bullet 500 needs no introduction. A favourite for many in India, the Bullet has built itself a community. The Bullet 500 is powered by a 499cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 26.1 bhp and 40.9 Nm of torque. It is priced at Rs 1.66 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Commuter: If the objective is only commuting to work and back, Yamaha FZ S is a great option. Unlike most commuters, the FZ S V 2.0 offers good styling and enough power to have fun with every now and then. It is powered by a 149cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that makes 13 bhp and 12.8 Nm of torque and is paired to a five-speed manual gearbox. It is priced at Rs 83,000 (ex-showroom).
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