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Cruiser motorcycles have become quite popular in India. Several brands are rushing into this segment. For buyers, it means a lot of options to choose from. But you do not need to spend the better part of your savings on owning a cruiser bike in our country. Mass-market two-wheeler manufacturers such as TVS, Royal Enfield, and Bajaj sell great options in this motorcycle category on a budget. Here is a list of India's five best cruiser bikes retailing at an ex-showroom price of less than Rs 1.5 lakh.
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Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 lakh: Kawasaki W175
The W175 is the most affordable Kawasaki you can buy in India. It is available in two variants. Prices start from Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom) for the version with spoked rims. While you'd have to pay Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Street variant with alloy wheels. The S175 is powered by a 177cc single-cylinder engine that produces 12.8 hp and 13.2 Nm of peak torque. The engine hooks up to a five-speed transmission. The bike uses telescopic forks at the front with hydraulic sprint shock absorbers at the rear. Stopping power comes from a 220 mm disc at the front with a drum brake at the rear. The W175 gives a mileage of 45 kmpl.
Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 lakh: TVS Ronin
The TVS Ronin is the new kid on the block. Prices for the Ronin start from Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom). This cruiser bike derives its power from a 225.9cc single-cylinder engine that is good for 20.1 hp and 19.93 Nm of peak torque. The Ronin is available with a five-speed gearbox. Suspension duties on this bike are handled by USD forks at the front and a mono shock setup at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 300 mm disc on the front wheels with a 240 mm disc at the rear. TVS claims a mileage of 42.95 kmpl for the Ronin.
Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 lakh: Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise
The Avenger 220 Cruise offers a retro-styling. It has been on sale in India for a long time and has undergone a few updates. The latest version of this cruiser motorcycle retails in India for Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a 220cc single-cylinder engine produces 18.76 hp and 17.55 Nm of peak torque. The engine hooks up to a five-speed manual gearbox. At the front, the Avenger Cruise gets telescopic forks, while the rear has twin adjustable shocks. This bike features a 280 mm disc on the front wheels with drum brakes at the back. The Avenger Cruise 220 offers a mileage of 40 kmpl.
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Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 lakh: QJ SRC 250
The QJ SRC 250 offers an outstanding balance of classic looks and modern tech. This is the only bike on our list that features a twin-cylinder engine. SRC 250's 249cc inline unit produces 17.4 hp and 17 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a five-speed gearbox. The SRC 250 rides on Telescopic forks front and back. The cruiser bike has a 280 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear. QJ Motors claims a mileage of 50 kmpl for the SRC 250.
Best Cruiser Bikes Under Rs 1.5 lakh: Royal Enfield Hunter 350
The Hunter 350 is among the best-looking cruiser bikes on sale in India. It retails for a starting price of Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom), while its top-spec trim costs 1.74 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hunter 350's 349cc single-cylinder engine cranks out 20.2 hp with a peak torque of 27 Nm. This engine hooks up to a five-speed manual transmission. The Hunter 350 rides on Telescopic forks at the front with a mono shock setup at the rear. It has a 300 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear. Entry-level trim uses drum brakes on the rear wheels. The claimed mileage of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is 36 kmpl.