Best BS6 Bikes In India: From 100cc To 250cc - Every Segment Covered!

India is one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world. A two-wheeler is one of the most sought-after mediums of mobility in India. A huge population of the country commutes daily from point A to point B due to multiple reasons on motorcycles. Moreover, a huge chunk of female riders in India also likes the ease of zipping in and out of chaotic city traffic on their gearless scooters. To cater to the huge demand of Indians, a lot of new motorcycles and scooters come up every now and then and thus the buyers are confused as which one to buy. Through this article, we will be clearing your confusion by segment-wise listing the Best BS6 Bikes in India.

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We will be starting our listicle with the most affordable motorcycle and will gradually move forward. We will be including motorcycles from different segments starting from basic 100cc commuter motorcycles to 250cc sports motorcycles. So, starting off with the first motorcycle which is a 100cc commuter.

100cc: Hero HF Deluxe BS6

Other Options: Hero SplendorPlus, Bajaj CT 100

Hero MotoCorp is known for making affordable mass-market commuters and thus the first bike in our list is from Hero MotoCorp. Hero HF Deluxe is a very popular commuter motorcycle in India. Its high popularity can be mainly attributed to its affordable price tag and a very reliable & fuel-efficient engine. It powered by a 97.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 8 PS of power at 8000 RPM and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM, mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. It also gets Heros patented i3S (idle stop/start) system and X-Sens fuel-injection technology.

Hero HF Deluxe BS6 delivers around 65-70 kmpl of mileage. Talking about its price, the BS6-compliant HF Deluxe is sold in India in three variants  Self Start Drum Brake Alloy Wheel  FI, Self Start Drum Brake Alloy Wheel  FI  All Black Edition, and Self Start Drum Brake Alloy Wheel  FI  i3S. All the versions get the same mechanicals and are priced at Rs. 55,925, Rs. 56,050, and Rs. 57,250 respectively. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.

110cc: Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear BS6

Other Options: TVS Radeon, Hero Splendor i-Smart

Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear is one of the most advanced entry-level commuters in India. Also, it is the only motorcycle in its class to get a 5-speed gearbox, gear-position indicator and more. The Platina 110 H-Gear is powered by a BS6-compliant 115.45cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, DTS-i engine that churns out 8.6 PS of maximum power at 7000 RPM and 9.81 Nm of peak torque at 5000 RPM, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear gets an electronic fuel-injection technology and it offers a great mileage of around 65-70 kmpl. It is sold in India in only one variant that gets a front disc brake, rear gas-charged shock-absorbers and more. The BS6-compliant Platina 110 H-Gear is priced at Rs. 59,802, Ex-showroom Delhi.

125cc: Honda SP 125 BS6

Other Options: Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Glamour 125

Honda SP 125 was the first BS6-compliant motorcycle in India. It is one of the most feature-loaded 125cc commuters in the country. The SP 125 BS6 is powered by an all-new 124cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that churns out 11.03 PS of power at 7500 RPM and 10.9 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and also features HET (Hondas Eco Technology) along with a silent start system with ACG starter motor technology.

Honda SP 125 gets a fully digital instrument cluster loaded with tech. It is the only motorcycle in India to come with a fully digital console and a gear position indicator. It is priced at Rs. 72,900 for the drum brake model and Rs. 77,100 for the disc brake model, all prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. It can be even termed as one of the best BS6 bikes in India in the budget due to its stylish looks and highly refined engine.

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160cc: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS6

Other Options: Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ S

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 is one of the most loved premium sporty commuter motorcycles in India. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is powered by a 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine that churns out 16.02 PS of power at 8250 RPM and 14.12 Nm of peak torque at 7250 RPM. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission and it is the most powerful bike in its segment.

The Apache 160 4V is also the most feature-loaded motorcycle in its class. It gets a fully-digital instrument cluster loaded with tons of information. The BS6-compliant Apache 160 4V is available in two variants - Rear Drum and Rear Disc. The former is priced at Rs. 1 lakhs and the latter is priced at Rs. 1.04 lakhs, Ex-showroom.

200cc: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6

Other Options: Bajaj Pulsar NS 200, KTM Duke 200

We are listing the best BS6 bikes in India and we have one another bike from the Indian bikemaker TVS. This time it's the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6. We have included this bike in our listicle as it is one of the most well-balanced motorcycles in the 200cc segment. Moreover, it is also loaded with a lot of goodies which include an all-digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, dual-channel ABS, slipper clutch and more.

The Apache RTR 200 4V is powered by a BS6-compliant 197.75cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine that churns out 20.5 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.8 Nm of torque at 7500 RPM, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The BS6-compliant Apache 200 4V is priced at Rs. 1.25 lakhs, Ex-showroom.

250cc: Bajaj Dominar 250 BS6

Other Options: Yamaha FZ 25, Suzuki Gixxer 250

Finally coming to our last segment and it is the quarter-litre category. We have a lot of quarter-litre motorcycles in India but Bajaj Dominar 250 is a very attractive package. It gives you the feeling of a big bike, is decently powerful, and very comfortable. It is quite feature-loaded too as it gets an all-digital main instrument cluster along with an auxiliary screen on the fuel tank for gear position indicator, etc. 

The Dominar 250 is powered by a BS6-compliant 248.8cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled motor that produces 27 PS of power and 23.5 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It also gets a slipper clutch. Bajaj Dominar 250 BS6 is priced at Rs. 1.60 lakhs, Ex-showroom and at that price it offers some serious value as well as fun.

So, these were some of the Best BS6 Bikes in India. We have included just one motorcycle from each segment but please note that there are other good motorcycles too and every product has its own USP as well as shortcomings.

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