Top Cheapest Commuter Bikes In India: Bikes Below Rs 60,000

By Super

Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 10:08 [IST]

Automatic scooters might be all the craze these days, due to the convenience of gearless ride. That does not mean highly affordable commuter bikes have been altogether forgotten. Low capacity motorcycles still deliver superior mileage compared to any type of two wheelers, which makes them a favourite among daily commuters.

Here we take a look at some of the more popular and of course, the cheapest commuter bikes in India. These bikes may not be the best commuter bikes, but they offer the best value for money in the two wheeler segment by far.

Also read: Top 5 Mileage Scooters In India

Note: All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi and only mentions the price of base variants. Bikes listed do not cross the Rs 60,000 mark even after including the additional taxes. The list includes popular models and at least one model from each manufacturer has been included.

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List of cheapest, most popular commuter bikes in India below Rs 60,000.

Hero HF Dawn 97cc: Rs 37,350

Hero MotoCorp's HF Dawn caters to the market looking for a rough and tough, low maintenance, but efficient no nonsense motorcycle that can easily take a family of three from point A to point B and nothing more. The design is classic and sticks to bear basics.
Also consider: Hero HF Delux 97cc - Rs 39,000

Yamaha Crux 106cc: Rs 38,455

Yamaha Crux falls into the same category as Hero's HF Dawn. It even features the same plain, classic look with rounded headlights and spoke wheels. The Crux is more rugged and tougher though and features plenty of chrome.
Also consider: Yamaha YBR 110 and 125 - Rs 45,455 and Rs 51,555 respectively

Bajaj Platina 100cc: Rs 40,346

The cheapest bike offered by Bajaj is a loner. As in, the Platina is the last of its kind in the Bajaj motorcycle family. For those who dislike the classic rounded headlight design of the Crux, Platina sports a contemporary design and offers alloy wheels. No electric start and disc brakes.

Honda Dream Neo 110cc: Rs 43,150

Dream Neo is a new commuter bike from the house of Honda launched with the aim of taking over Hero's number one spot. As a result the Neo offers a stylish and colourful design, good fuel economy and features such as alloy wheels as standard. Besides, it also features Honda's HET technology which improves engine refinement and increases fuel economy ever so slightly.
Also consider: Honda Dream Yuga 110cc - Rs 46,670

TVS Sport: Rs 44,155

A few sporty looking graphics and design that could be considered marginally sporty (for a 100cc bike) is what TVS Sport brings to the game. The bike also boosts of 87.7 kmpl mileage, which you will never achieve in real life.
Also consider: TVS Star City 110cc - Rs. 46,575 (Looks sportier than the Sport)

Bajaj Discover 100: Rs 44,498

Bajaj's Discover lineup 6 bike long, starting with the 100 and ending with the 125 ST. Bajaj's bikes feature the famed DTS-i engine which is said to improve fuel economy and improve engine refinement. Bajaj's Discover bikes are among the best selling in the commuter bike segment because among them they cover a wide price spectrum, each catering to people speaking different features, be it disc brakes or monoshocks.
Also consider: Bajaj Discover 100 M - Rs 46,000, Bajaj Discover 100 T - Rs 49,000 and Discover 125T - 53,547

Suzuki Hayate: Rs 45,903

Suzuki opens its lineup with its 112cc bike. Endorsed by Salman Khan, the bike has does not offer anything extra that is not offered by others. The reason you may want to buy this is if you prefer its looks.
Also consider: Suzuki Slingshot 125cc - Rs Rs 55,911

Hero Splendor Plus: Rs 47,250

We have kept the king of commuter bikes for the last. The Splendor, the best selling motorcycle name in the whole world is a brand all by itself and evokes trust. The legendary commuter bike has received an upgrade recently. Called the Splendor iSmart, it is India's first bike with Start/Stop function.

We would like to conclude by saying that most bikes in the low displacement, low cost commuter bike segment offer similar features and mileage. Hence, one bike wins over the other depending on personal preference which is vastly influenced by the design and looks.