1. Hero XPulse 200 4V (Price – Rs 1,32,350)
Hero Motocorp has updated its portfolio with the launch of Hero XPulse 200 4V, which is being sold alongside its existing 2V version. This variant, which comes with a four-valve setup, is aimed at providing better performance at high revs. The motorcycle comes with off-road-focused hardware.
This pack includes wire-spoke wheels, long travel suspension and an engine bash plate. Other features include LED headlight, LED taillight and Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster. Talking about the engine, it gets a 199.6cc, single-cylinder, air / oil-cooled engine.
2. Honda CB200X (Price – Rs 1,46,499)
The adventure-style Honda CB200 X from Honda Motorcycle is not as off-road oriented as the Hero XPulse 200 4V, but it is a touring-focused motorcycle. It is sold in the market with a semi-fairing design, a fly-screen and upright ergonomics.
Talking about the features, it has a digital instrument cluster without full-LED lighting and Bluetooth connectivity. The CB200X is powered by Hornet 2.0’s 184.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that makes 17bhp power at 8,500rpm and 16.1Nm torque at 6,000rpm.
3. Suzuki V-Strom SX (Price – Rs 2,11,600)
The Suzuki V-Strom SX is the latest entry in the affordable adventure-tourer segment of the Indian market. It uses the same engine and hardware as the Suzuki Gixxer 250. It is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine that makes 26.1bhp power at 9,300rpm and 22.2Nm torque at 7,300rpm.
4. Yezdi Adventure (Price – Rs. 2,09,900 to Rs. 2,18,900)
This motorcycle Royal Enfield Himalayan doppelganger uses a liquid-cooled engine, which helps it deliver better power output than the competition. Despite having a lower displacement than the Himalayan, the Yezdi Adventure makes 29.7bhp power at 8,000rpm and 29.9Nm of torque at 6,500rpm from its 334cc, single-cylinder engine.
5. Royal Enfield Himalayan (Price – Rs 2,14,519 to Rs 2,22,159)
The Royal Enfield Himalayan strikes a proper balance between riding on and off-road. Tires are fitted with 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels for off-road and on-road purposes. It is powered by a 411cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine that makes 24.3bhp power at 6,500rpm and 32Nm torque at 4,500rpm.