Best Scrambler Bikes Under Rs 5 Lakh In India

There's something raw and ridiculously cool about the scrambler motorcycles. With high-mounted exhausts, retro designs, and their ready-for-anything stance, they seem to scream, "take the road less travelled." However, the good news is that you don't need a Rs 10-20 lakh budget to buy one. Now, we've a few budget-friendly options in the market. Let's dive into the details of the best scrambler bikes under Rs 5 lakh. Before moving ahead, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to never miss out on any updates.

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Yezdi Scrambler

The Yezdi Scrambler is available at a price tag of Rs 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom), which goes up to Rs 2.19 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top spec. But this bike looks like it just rode off a 70s desert rally. With an old-school design and a new engine, the Yezdi Scrambler is raring to play dirty off the roads. Moreover, it is powered by a 334cc, single-cylinder engine that belts out 29.6 bhp and 29.8 Nm of torque. In terms of features, it has LED headlamps and tailamps, a fully digital instrument console and dual-channel ABS.

Honda CB 350 RS

The Honda CB 350 RS is not a full-blown off-roader, but it rocks the scrambler silhouette with wide handlebars, sleek rear and chunky tyres. On top of this, a bold Honda badging on the fuel tank. Underneath this stylish bodywork is a 350cc long stroke, single cylinder engine that belts out 20.7 bhp and 30 Nm of torque. Feature-wise, it gets round LED lights, dual-channel ABS and a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. Moreover, it is available in the market at Rs 2.15 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base and Rs 2.18 lakh (ex-showroom) for the DLX pro variant.

Royal Enfield Scram 440

The Royal Enfield Scram 440 is available at a price tag of Rs 2.08 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 2.15 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Force variant. This motorcycle looks like a stripped-back Himalayan in the lower price range. But visually, certain design elements distinguish it from the Himalayan. The Headlight is a bit lower, with two small side panels and a single-piece unit for the seat. While in terms of features, it comes with LED headlamps, switchable ABS and a digital console. Underneath the seat is the 443cc, oil/air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that churns out 25.4 bhp and 34 Nm of torque.

Triumph Scrambler 400 X

The Triumph Scrambler 400 X, built on the same platform as the Speed 400, is priced at Rs 2.67 lakh (ex-showroom). This scrambler oozes rugged charm with its high-mounted exhaust and wide handlebars. The overall design gives retro vibes with round LED headlamps, minimal bodywork and a tall stance. Underneath the tall body is a 398cc single-cylinder engine that belts out 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm of torque.

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC

The Triumph Scrambler 400 XC is essentially the tougher, adventure-focused twin of the Scrambler 400 X. This sibling comes at a price tag of Rs 2.94 lakh (ex-showroom) in a single variant. It shares the same 398cc unit as the Scrambler 400 X. The overall appeal remains the same, but it's the details that set it apart. It gets spoke wheels with tubeless tyres, a beak-style front fender, body-coloured flyscreen, and added protection in the form of an aluminium sump guard and engine crash bars. These extras make the XC slightly heavier at 190 kg vs 185 kg for the X.

Royal Enfield Bear 650

The Royal Enfield Bear 650 is a retro-styled scrambler that blends classic charm with peppy performance. The Bear 650 is priced at Rs 3.39 lakh (ex-showroom) and ranges up to Rs 3.59 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec model. Powered by a familiar 648cc parallel twin motor that produces 46.8 bhp and 56.5 Nm of torque. This motorcycle features 19-inch wheels in the front and 17-inch wheels at the rear. Being the tallest bike in the RE's 650 lineup, it offers 184mm of ground clearance.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 is a neo-retro scrambler based on the Duke 390. It is available at a price tag of Rs 2.97 lakh (ex-showroom), and in a single variant only. Underneath, it is powered by a 399cc single-cylinder engine, which belts out 46 bhp and 39 Nm of torque. Moreover, it rides on 17-inch spoke wheels, which use Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR rubber. Similar to its cousin, Svartpilen gets TFT dash, traction control, bi-directional quick-shifters and Switchable ABS.

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