Best Bikes Under Rs. 1 Lakh 2026: Price, Mileage and Everything You Need to Know

In the Indian two-wheeler market, the Rs 1 lakh budget holds a significant number of buyers. In this space, consumers often search for mileage, reliability, and easy to maintain bikes, and manufacturers have understood this market well. That's why we now have a good number of bikes that check the right boxes. So if you're someone hunting for a bike under this budget, or someone who just wants to know what's out there, this article is for you. Buying a bike under Rs 1 lakh in India isn't about compromise anymore, it's about picking the right compromise. Scroll down to see bikes that get the mileage, reliability, and running cost equation right. 

Hero Splendor Plus

Price: Rs. 77,121 to Rs. 79,833 (ex-showroom)
Mileage: 70 kmpl 

The Splendor Plus doesn't need an introduction; it's been India's best-selling two-wheeler for over two decades and that number alone tells you everything about how much consumers trust it. The design has barely changed over time and has kept the simple, upright commuter silhouette that Hero has only lightly modernised with LED lighting and a digital analogue console on the i3S variant, and honestly, that restraint is the point. Power comes from a tried and tested 97.2cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, nothing exciting on paper, and it makes a modest 7.9 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque through a 4-speed gearbox. 

Additionally, power has never been the point with the Splendor, but mileage is. It gives you 70 kmpl claimed, with 60 plus kmpl in real city riding. Reliability is where the Splendor Plus earns its legendary status too, the engine can be fixed by a roadside mechanic in the smallest town in India. All in all, splendor has earned that respect and reliability over the year, and the brand has maintained that status well.

Honda SP 125

Price: Rs. 90,635 to Rs. 97,493 (ex-showroom)
Mileage: 65 kmpl 

The SP 125 proves a commuter bike can feel premium without pretending to be something else. Honda is known for refined engines, and this is one of the most refined 125cc engines a commuter can buy at this price. As for the design it has a sharper, Hornet-inspired styling and a TFT display with RoadSync connectivity on the DLX variant, features you simply don't get elsewhere in this budget. The 123.94cc air-cooled engine makes 10.72 bhp and 10.9 Nm of torque, and it's paired with a 5-speed gearbox that shifts noticeably smoother than the 4-speed units on rival commuters. That fifth gear works almost like an overdrive at highway speeds, which is a genuinely useful touch. On paper mileage sits at 65 kmpl and in real life riding situations it will give you somewhere close to 60 kmpl. Reliability is where Honda simply doesn't get questioned, this is the brand's core strength, and owners consistently report years of trouble-free running with minimal vibration even at higher revs.

Hero HF Deluxe

Price: Rs. 59,477 to Rs. 72,792 (ex-showroom)
Mileage: 70 kmpl

The HF Deluxe is the first motorcycle for millions of Indian households, and that's not an exaggeration, it's the entry point bike that comes at a very genuine price point attracting many buyers. The design is simple and clean, and it hasn't changed in a long time: drum brakes front and rear, a basic console, and a lightweight frame that keeps handling effortless in traffic. It runs the same proven 97.2cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine as the Splendor Plus, making 7.91 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque through a 4-speed box. 

Power is limited and highway performance is nothing to write home about, but again that is not the aim here. Mileage is the entire pitch, 70 kmpl claimed and genuinely close to that in real use, which makes it the cheapest way into serious fuel economy in the country. Reliability is exceptional for a bike this basic; the engine is tuned to survive years of daily abuse with almost no drama. Parts availability and running costs are the real story here, this is quite simply the cheapest bike to own and maintain in this entire list, and that's exactly why it keeps selling.

TVS Raider 125

Price: Rs. 83,410 to Rs. 1.09 lakh (ex-showroom)
Mileage: 56 to 57 kmpl 

The Raider 125 is famous for something none of its rivals can claim, it created the buzz around sporty 125cc commuters in the first place. It has carved the sporty 125cc commuter segment and TVS has kept pushing it forward with tech no one else offers at this price. Design is aggressive and youthful and over the time TVS keep introducing new editions as well to keep it relevant.  Besides that, it has LED lighting, a split seat, and a TFT console on the SmartXonnect variant that brings navigation and call alerts, genuinely segment-first stuff. 

Power comes from a 124.8cc air and oil-cooled engine making 11.38 PS and 11.2 Nm of torque, with Eco and Power ride modes letting you pick between efficiency and punch. Mileage takes a hit for that sportiness, sitting around 56 to 57 kmpl claimed, lower than the pure commuters on this list. If you want something which is feature-rich and under Rs 1 lakh, this is it. 

Bajaj Pulsar 125

Price: Rs. 82,425 to Rs. 94,997 (ex-showroom)
Mileage: Around 50 to 51 kmpl 

The Pulsar name alone does most of the selling here. It's India's most recognised performance badge, and the 125 lets buyers get that identity on a budget. Design is heavily inspired from the Pulsar 150 Neon, muscular tank, split seat, semi-fairing, and LED lighting, so it looks far more expensive than it actually is. The 124.4cc air-cooled DTS-i engine produces 11.8 PS and 10.8 Nm of torque through a 5-speed gearbox, giving it the punchiest throttle response on this list. That performance comes at a cost though, mileage is the weakest here at around 50 to 51 kmpl claimed, noticeably behind the SP 125. In terms of reliability, it rides on the long-proven Pulsar platform and there's little to worry about mechanically, but if fuel economy is your main concern, this isn't the bike for that job. It's a style-first purchase that happens to sneak in under Rs. 1 lakh.

Bajaj Platina 110

Price: Rs. 69,284 to Rs. 75,784 (ex-showroom)
Mileage: 70 kmpl 

The Platina 110 is Bajaj's direct answer to the Splendor Plus, and it's famous for exactly the same reason, unmatched fuel economy for daily commuters who put in serious kilometres every week. The design has stayed almost untouched since 2006, a wide seat, a halogen headlamp, and an analogue speedometer, and while it won't turn heads, it's genuinely comfortable over long rides thanks to the SNS rear suspension.

Power comes from a 115.45cc air-cooled DTS-i engine making 8.48 bhp and 9.81 Nm of torque, and it's one of the few bikes in this budget offering a 5-speed gearbox, which helps both cruising comfort and fuel efficiency. Mileage is the headline number at 70 kmpl claimed, right up there with the Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe. Reliability is strong, this engine is built to be abused daily without needing much mechanical attention.