The Indian two-wheeler has undergone a massive change when it comes to safety features. The features exclusive to direct-import motorcycles are now a common thing in affordable motorcycles.
We list down the top six budget motorcycles that are equipped with traction control under Rs 2 lakh.
Yamaha FZ Series – Rs 1.35 lakh
Yamaha is offering the two most affordable motorcycles that come with traction control from its FZ Series. Priced at Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom, the FZ-S FI is the cheapest motorcycle in the market, and this range comes standard with this safety feature. The top model of the FZ-S FI Hybrid costs Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-showroom, and gets connected tech and turn-by-turn navigation.
Yamaha FZ-S FI Hybrid (Image: Yamaha)
Yamaha also offers the naked retro bike, the FZ-X, with the same features and is priced from Rs 1.38 lakh to Rs 1.42 lakh, ex-showroom.
Bajaj Pulsar N250 – Rs 1.44 lakh
The Pulsar N250 is one of the most value-for-money 250 cc motorcycles in the market. Apart from being aggressively priced, it offers traction control. The 250 cc mill makes 24 bhp and 21.5 Nm of torque.
Bajaj Pulsar N250 (Image: Express Drives)
Honda NX200 – Rs 1.51 lakh
The Honda NX200 is the most affordable adventure motorcycle that comes with traction control. Powered by a 184.4 cc engine, it makes 17 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 15.9 Nm at 6,000 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Honda NX200 (Image: Honda)
Yamaha MT-15 – 1.70 lakh
The MT-15 is equipped with both traction control and assist and a slipper clutch. The 155 cc liquid-cooled engine churns out 18 bhp at 10,000 rpm and torque of 14.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The MT-15 is mated to a 6-speed.
MT-15 V2 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition
Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z – Rs 1.81 lakh
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has a 373 cc liquid-cooled engine has an output of 39.4 bhp at 8,800 rpm and 35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It gets a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch, along with multiple ride modes and ride-by-wire.
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Yamaha R15 V4 – Rs 1.89 lakh
The R15 V4 is the only true blue sports bike in our list and gets connected tech. It also has two ride modes – Track and Street. It comes with a 155 cc liquid-cooled 18.1 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Yamaha R15