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Gone are the days when 125 and 150cc motorcycles in India were strictly commuters as we've now got pocket rockets like KTM 125 Duke and Yamaha R15 V3 which are powered by very 'smol' engines but yet pack a real punch. However, even these two have price tags above the Rs 1 lakh mark. So, what are your options if you are sticking to a budget of Rs 1 lakh? There's, in fact, plenty to choose from and the following list has three 200cc motorcycles which were introduced as sports oriented bikes and some really are.
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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: The most powerful motorcycle in the 200cc segment, the Apache RTR 200 4V is powered by a 197.75cc single-cylinder engine that makes 20.4 bhp and 18.1 Nm of torque and is paired with a five-speed transmission. Price: Rs 90,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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Bajaj Pulsar 220F: Bajaj Pulsar, a brand preferred by thousands in India, has several motorcycles in the series of which the 220F is rather very popular. It is powered by a 220cc engine that makes 21 bhp and 19 Nm of torque. Price: Rs 99,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) Fish out a tiny bit more from your pocket, you can bring home the NS200 with a slightly smaller engine but with slightly bigger power figures of 23.2 bhp and 18.3 Nm. The NS200 is priced at Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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Hero Xtreme 200R: Launched last year, Hero Xtreme 200R is the most powerful motorcycle in Hero MotoCorp's lineup that was developed by the manufacturer from ground up. It is powered by a 199.6cc single-cylinder engine that produces 18.1 bhp and 17.1 Nm of torque and is paired with a five-speed transmission. Price: Rs 89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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Yamaha FZS V3 ABS: Recently launched Yamaha FZS V3 ABS is a lightweight and nippy streetfighter. Powered by a 149cc single-cylinder engine, the FZS V3 ABS makes 13.2 bhp and 12.8 Nm of torque and gets a five-speed tranmission. Price: Rs 97,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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Suzuki Gixxer SF: If you're looking for a complete race bike appeal and styling, Suzuki Gixxer SF is the answer. The only fully-faired motorcycle on this list, the Gixxer SF is powered by a 155cc single-cylinder engine that puts out 14.6 bhp and 14 Nm of torque and is paired with a five-speed transmission. Price: Rs 90,660 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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