Best 160cc Bikes in India

This list compiles motorcycles with around 160cc of displacement and mentions a few variants, which despite coming under this same segment do not offer these exact engine proportions.

1. Honda XBlade

Honda XBlade is currently one of the top 160cc bikes in India. Weighing at 138 kg, this two-wheeler gives 14.12 BHP power and 13.9 Nm of torque. While this motorcycle does not particularly boast of statistics indicating very high performance, XBlade is a ride built for longevity.

• Mileage: 50kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 162.7cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.80,000 to Rs.89,000

2. Honda CB Hornet 160

Powered by the same engine as its XBlade counterpart, Hornet has a different tuning which allows it to produce 15.9 BHP power and 14.76 Nm of torque; ranking it among the most powerful 160cc bikes in India.

Weighing slightly more at 140 kg, this motorbike is for those riders looking for performance along with their daily commute.

• Mileage: 50 to 60kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 162.7cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.86,000 to Rs.93,000

3. Honda CB Unicorn 160

The simplest of Honda’s offerings in the 160cc two-wheeler segment, this motorbike is also powered by an engine similar to the ones discussed above. However, this motorbike is tuned in a fashion to produce 13.82 BHP power and 13.92 Nm torque, making it best suited for regular commuting purposes.

• Mileage: 60kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 162.7cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.75,000 to Rs.78,000

4. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Produced by the two-wheeler giant TVS, Apache RTR 4V is a premium motorbike coming with ABS protection.

An entry-level performance two-wheeler also suited for commuting purposes, this motorbike comes with a carburetor. It produces 16.5 BHP power along with 14.8 Nm of torque, making it one of the best bikes in 160cc segment in India.

• Mileage: 45kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 159.7cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.93,000

5. TVS Apache RTR FI 4V

Similar to its other variant, this version of Apache RTR 160 4V deserves a special mention among top 160cc bikes in India since it has fuel injection.

While its engine displacement and torque remain the same, fuel injection allows this motorcycle to produce 16.8 BHP power, making it a better performer than its carburetor variant.

• Mileage: 56kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 159.7cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.1.01 lakh

6. Bajaj Pulsar NS 160

This motorcycle comes with a maximum torque of 14.6 Nm and 15.5 BHP power. Ranking among top 160cc bikes in India, this two-wheeler is aggressively designed for high performance. However, despite its disk brakes, it does not have any ABS.

• Mileage: 45kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 160.3cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.94,000 to Rs.1.03 lakh

7. Yamaha YZF R15 V3

YZF R is the premium racing division of Yamaha and its new offering of entry level performance motorcycles is the third version of R15 which arguably makes it the best among all top 160cc bikes in India.

Coming with a technologically upgraded engine, this machine produces 18.3 BHP power and 14.1 Nm of torque. While it can be used for regular riding, this is a performance-oriented two-wheeler.

• Mileage: 40kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 155cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.1.45 lakh

8. Yamaha MT15

Similar to that of YZF R15 V3, this has the same engine capabilities as the R15 V3. However, this motorcycle has been toned down in terms of racing kit, thereby making it better suited for regular use.

• Mileage: 40kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 155cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.1.37 lakh

9. Suzuki Gixxer

A 154.9cc engine is equipped to Suzuki Gixxer which is its usual variant without any racing kit. Ranking as one of the most selling 160cc bike in India, it produces 14.8 BHP power along with 14 Nm torque and weighs around 135 kg.

• Mileage: 40 to 54kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 154.9cc
• Ex-showroom Price:  Rs.1.11 lakh

10. Suzuki Gixxer SF

Similar to its naked variant in terms of engine displacement, power produced and torque; this SF variant is mildly heavier owing to its racing kit. As a two-wheeler considered to be among the best 160cc bike in India, this has a higher top speed and acceleration in comparison to its other variant.

• Mileage: 40 to 50kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 154.9cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.1.23 lakh

Along with the models already discussed above, you can also wait for some of these latest 160cc bikes in India which are scheduled to be launched in 2020 itself.

11. Hero Xtreme 160R

Equipped with a newly engineered engine with advanced technical specifications, this motorbike is expected to launch in India by April 2020.

Upgraded from its existing 150cc motorcycles to be among the top selling 160cc bikes in India, this bike is styled aggressively along with a digital instrument cluster and LED lamps. With a power of 15.2 BHP and 14 Nm torque, this motorcycle also comes with the advantage of double disk brakes accompanied by ABS.

• Mileage: Estimated to be between 45 to 50kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 163cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Rs.90,000 to Rs.95,000

12. Yamaha XSR155

Powered by a liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, this two-wheeler from Yamaha is expected to be among the top 160cc bikes in India.

Despite producing a high power of 19.3 BHP and 14.7 Nm torque, Yamaha XSR155 is expected to offer a mileage above 45 kmpl. This motorcycle is to be accompanied by tubeless tyres along with disk brakes.

• Mileage: Expected to be around 48.75kmpl
• Engine Capacity: 155cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Approximately around Rs.1.4 lakh

13. Aftek Knight Rider

A new homemade motorcycle brand about to make its name in our market, this company is launching a host of motorcycles with engine displacements ranging around 170cc.

Though this does not quite fit the bill for best 160cc bike in India 2020 for mileage and performance yet, this model by Aftek is an interesting machine which comes with an air-cooled engine with 14.7 BHP of power and 13.5 Nm of torque. Expected around August, you might consider checking out this new offering.

• Mileage: Undisclosed
• Engine Capacity: 170cc
• Ex-showroom Price: Approximately around Rs.80,000 and above

Along with acquiring your dream ride, one of the top 160cc bikes in India; you should also purchase a bike insurance policy to ensure its safety. Listed below are some of the major reasons which require you to buy these policies -

• As a two-wheeler owner, it is mandatory for you to purchase a third-party liability insurance policy under India’s Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Without this insurance policy in place, you can be penalised for violating traffic rules and levied with a fine of Rs.2000 (Rs.4000 for repeated offence).
• If you purchase the best selling 160cc bike in India, you should also protect it against unforeseen circumstances which might arise at any point. Insurance covers offer financial protection against damages caused due to accidents and even natural or man-made calamities.
• If your motorcycle is damaged beyond repair, insurance providers offer a lump sum amount which effectively helps you in replacing your two-wheeler.
• Few insurance companies offer you cashless repairs at network garages which helps you repair the best 160cc bike in India 2020 that you own, without undergoing the hassle of arranging emergency cash in case of accidents.
• Some insurance providers also offer add-on covers which can be purchased along with a two-wheeler insurance policy which helps with breakdown assistance, protects engines and gears, covers consumable parts, etc.

While spending a decent fortune to acquire one among the top 160cc bikes in India, you must also spend the little sum which effectively extends the longevity of your two-wheeler.

Usual features along with additional benefits offered by insurance policies make them a vital instrument that helps in this endeavour. Make it a point to compare different features offered on these policies along with their premium amount before finalising on one.