Best 150cc Bike Models

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is one of the better looking motorcycles in this category and follows the design elements of its older sister, the Pulsar 200NS. The only changes seen are a smaller engine, reduced power, and a thinner rear tyre. The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 is powered by an oil-cooled, 160.3cc, single-cylinder engine, which is a reworked version of the 149cc engine previously used in the Bajaj Pulsar AS150. In the BS6 avatar, the motor generates a maximum power of 17.03bhp and a peak torque of 14.6Nm. A 5-speed gearbox handles transmission duties.

The Apache RTR 160 4V is a naked sports oriented motorcycle and borrows its design cues from its elder sibling, the Apache RTR 200 4V. The overall design is aggressive and muscular. Features of the RTR 160 4V include TVS’ SmartxConnect, race telemetry, lean angle sensor, turn-by-turn navigation, three riding modes, LED headlamps, petal disc brakes with supermoto ABS, dual-channel ABS, and a whole lot of others. What powers the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is a 159.7cc oil-cooled engine that makes 17.3hp and 14.73Nm of peak torque in Sports mode. In Urban/Rain mode, we see power drop to 15.4hp and 14.14Nm of torque.

The Hero Xtreme 160R is one the most sought after motorcycles in the 150cc category. While not the most powerful, it does offer a fun and comfortable ride thanks to the slightly sporty persona it has. For features, the Xtreme 160 gets LED Lighting, a panic brake alert (first in segment), dual channel ABS, USD forks, drag race timer, an inverted LCD cluster, along with many more. In terms of performance, the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V gets a 163.2cc engine that generates 16.6hp and 14.6Nm of torque.

The Suzuki Gixxer SF150 is a sports-touring motorcycle that offers a balance of performance and comfort. Its sharp styling and powerful 155cc engine (13.4hp and 13.8Nm) make it a popular choice among enthusiasts. The Gixxer SF150 features a digital instrument cluster, LED headlights, and dual-channel ABS.

Known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, the FZS 4V is a popular commuter motorcycle. Its 149cc air-cooled engine with four valves delivers decent performance and good fuel economy. The FZS 4V doesn’t come overloaded with features and is seen with an analogue cluster and a very comfortable seat.

The flagship 150cc motorcycle from Yamaha, the R15 V4 is a track-focused machine. Its aggressive design, powerful 155cc engine (18.1hp and 14.2Nm), and advanced features make it a dream bike for many. The R15 V4 comes with features like a fully digital instrument cluster, LED headlights, dual-channel ABS, and a quickshifter.