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When it comes to bikes under Rs 1.2 lakh, you might want to buy something reliable. There is no point in purchasing an affordable motorcycle and spending the money you saved on service bills. Thankfully, India is filled with bikes that are not only reliable but also offer low maintenance costs. Big two-wheeler manufacturers such as TVS, Honda, Bajaj, Hero, and Yamaha sell affordable motorcycles that provide excellent reliability. Here is a list of five of the most reliable bikes in India that cost less than Rs 1.2 lakh.
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Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 lakh: Yamaha FZ-FI
The Yamaha FZ-FI is one of the most reliable bikes on sale in India. It is available in a single variant, which costs Rs 1.16 lakh (ex-showroom). This motorcycle is powered by a 149cc single-cylinder engine that generates 12.2 hp and 13.3 Nm of peak torque. The air-cooled engine hooks up to a five-speed gearbox. The FZ-FI uses telescopic forks at the front with a seven-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. There is a 282 mm disc brake at the front with a 220 m disc at the rear. This Yamaha Motorcycle is available with a single-channel ABS. The ARAI mileage of the FZ-FI is 53 kmpl.
Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 lakh: Hero Xtreme 125R
The Hero Xtreme 125R is the second bike on our list. It costs Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) for its IBS variant, while its ABS variant costs Rs 99,500 (ex-showroom). It derives its power from a 124.7 cc single-cylinder engine that is good for 11.4 hp and 10.5 Nm of peak torque. This air-cooled engine pairs with a five-speed transmission. The Xtreme 125R uses telescopic forks at the front with hydraulic shocks at the rear. The front wheels use a 276 mm disc, while the rear gets a 130 mm disc in the ABS variant. The non-ABS variant gets a 240 mm disc at the front. Hero claims an ARAI mileage of 66 kmpl for the Xtreme 125R.
Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 lakh: Honda Shine 125
Like the other bikes in Honda's lineup, the Shine 125 also scored high on reliability. Prices for the Honda Shine 125 start from Rs 81,251 (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 85,251 (ex-showroom). It runs on a 123.94cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10.59 hp and 11 Nm of peak torque. Suspension duties on the Shine 125 are handled by telescopic forks at the front with hydraulic shocks at the rear. The disc brake variant of this Honda bike uses a 240 mm disc at the front with drum brakes on the rear wheel. The ARAI mileage of the Shine 125 is 55 kmpl.
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Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 lakh: TVS Raider
The TVS Raider, a highly reliable motorcycle, has seven variants. Prices start from Rs 84,869 (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 1.04 lakh (ex-showroom). The Raider has a 124.8cc single-cylinder engine that churns 11.2 hp and 11.2 Nm of peak torque. Its engine hooks up to a five-speed gearbox. The Raider deploys telescopic forks at the front with a five-step adjustable monoshock setup at the rear. This TVS motorcycle has a 240 mm disc at the front and a drum brake at the rear. TVS claims a mileage of 56.7 kmpl for the Raider 125.
Most Reliable Bikes Under Rs 1.2 lakh: Bajaj Pulsar 150
The Pulsar 150 is the OG reliable bike in India. It retails at a base price of Rs 1.10 lakh, while its top-spec variant costs Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The Pulsar 150 has a 149.5 cc single-cylinder engine that generates 13.8 hp and 13.25 Nm of peak torque. It pairs with a five-speed gearbox. The Pulsar 150 uses telescopic forks at the front with twin gas-filled shocks at the rear. For braking, this motorcycle deploys a 280 mm disc on the front wheel with a 230 mm disc at the rear. The ARAI mileage of the Pulsar 150 is 47.5 kmpl.