Best Commuter Bikes Under Rs 80,000

Commuter motorcycles are very popular in India, especially bikes in the 100cc to 125cc range. These bikes are made for one simple job: take you to work and back every day, without costing too much on fuel or repairs. If you are looking for a bike under Rs 80,000, you will find many good options. Some are simple 100cc bikes that have been trusted for years. Some are slightly bigger 110cc bikes. And a few are new flex fuel models that can run on higher ethanol blends. Let’s deep dive and check the list of the best commuter bikes in this budget, with details on price, engine, mileage and features. The bikes are arranged in order of the increasing price.

TVS Sport 

Price - Rs. 58,750

The TVS Sport is the second most affordable bike in their portfolio. It comes with a 109.7cc engine, which is bigger than most 100cc rivals. The engine makes 8.1 PS, and the claimed mileage goes up to 70 kmpl, which is among the best figures on this list. The bike has a simple and sturdy build with low running costs, drum brakes and a basic instrument console. There are no fancy features here, just a reliable bike built to save money at the time of purchase and every time you fill fuel.

TVS Radeon

Price -  Rs. 58,850 to Rs. 80,600

The Radeon has the same 109.7cc engine which TVS has given to Sport and Star City Plus, but it is positioned as a slightly more feature rich bike for buyers who want more than just the basics. The engine gives 8.2 PS and 8.7 Nm of torque. The reported mileage of the bike is around 63 kmpl. The bike weighs 113 kg. Depending on the variant, it comes with useful features like a USB charging port and an LED taillight. It sits in a good middle position between the very basic TVS Sport and the more expensive 125cc bikes on this list.

Honda Shine 100

Price - Rs. 65,642 - Rs. 72,146 

Honda made the Shine 100 to directly compete with the Hero Splendor, and it uses Honda's usual smooth and refined engine. It comes in two variants, Standard and DX. The DX added a digital console and tubeless tyres. The engine is 98.98cc and produces 7.38 PS and 8.05 Nm of torque. The bike is very light, at just 99 kg in the Standard variant, which makes it easy to move around in traffic. Reported mileage is around 65 kmpl. 

The engine is OBD2 compliant, which means it can monitor emissions in real time. It comes with a simple twin pod analogue console that shows speed, fuel level and other basic information. Many owners say the engine is smooth and needs low maintenance, though the bike is quite basic on features and only has drum brakes.

Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel

Price - Rs. 72,792

The HF Deluxe has always been Hero's budget friendly bike, and the Flex Fuel version makes it ready for the future without pushing the price too high. It uses the same 97cc air cooled engine as before, but with a new fuel pump, a new filter and updated ECU settings. This lets it run on fuel with up to 85 percent ethanol, known as E85, and it also works fine with regular E20 petrol. 

The engine gives power of 8.5 PS and 8.3 Nm of torque. The owners have reported a mileage of around 65 kmpl from this bike. The bike weighs just 112.5 kg, which makes it very easy to handle in city traffic. It comes with drum brakes on both wheels, alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, along with a 9.6 litre fuel tank. This is one of the cheapest flex fuel ready bike in India today, and it also has the support of Hero's large service network across the country.

Bajaj Platina 110

Price - Rs. 75,797

The Platina has always been known as Bajaj's comfort focused commuter bike, and it uses the company's DTS-i engine technology. It is known for giving a smooth and plush ride, even on rough Indian roads. The engine is 115cc, which is the second biggest engine on this list, and it makes 9.5 PS, the most powerful figure so far in the list. Claimed mileage is 70 kmpl. The suspension is tuned to be soft for extra comfort, and the bike comes with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. If your daily commute includes broken or bumpy roads, or if you travel long distances every day, the Platina 110 is a strong choice because of its comfort and engine power.

Hero Splendor Plus Flex Fuel

Price - Rs. 78,924

The Splendor is one of the most well known bike names in India, and the Flex Fuel version is Hero's first major step toward E85 compatibility on its best selling model. It shares much of its engineering with the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel, but comes with the more trusted Splendor badge, along with some styling and feature differences. The engine is 97.2cc and gives 8.44 PS and 8.3 Nm of torque, with a reported mileage of around 63 kmpl. It comes with Hero's i3S idle start stop system to save fuel at traffic signals, a semi digital instrument cluster with a fuel gauge and eco riding indicator, a USB charging port and tubeless tyres. For buyers who want the trust of the Splendor name along with readiness for ethanol blended fuel in the future, this bike is a strong option, even though its price is close to the top of this budget range.

Hero Passion Plus (Drum Brake OBD2B) 

Price - Rs. 80,328

The Passion Plus sits a step above the Splendor and HF Deluxe in Hero's own range, made for buyers who want a bit more equipment without moving up to a 125cc bike. It uses a 97.2cc engine that gives 7.91 bhp and 8.05 Nm of torque, with a claimed mileage of around 60 kmpl. It comes with a semi digital instrument cluster and a USB charging port, along with telescopic front forks and twin tube rear suspension for a comfortable ride. The fuel tank holds 11 litres, which is bigger than most bikes on this list and means fewer stops at the petrol pump. It is a comfortable bike for daily use, though some owners mention that vibrations increase at higher speed, and since it only has drum brakes, riders need to plan their braking in advance.

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Which One Should You Buy

Every bike in the list is an asset because of low price, more fuel efficiency and reliability. If you have the tightest budget, the TVS Sport and Radeon should be your go to bikes, which have TVS’s legacy in Rs. 58,000. Honda Shine 100, gives you both, good fuel efficiency and comfortable rides on countryside roads. Bajaj Platina 110 is a good pick, since it is tuned for a smooth ride and also has the most powerful engine on this list. 

If you want a bike that is ready for the future and can run on higher ethanol blends, the Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel and the Hero Splendor Plus Flex Fuel are worth considering. If you want a few extra features for a slightly higher price, the Hero Passion Plus and TVS Radeon are good choices, since they add things like USB charging and better instrument consoles.