Best Low Height Bike Models

Bajaj recently launched the new 180cc version of the Avenger, called the Street 180. The Street 180 is more of a city cruiser and a daily commuter. The Avenger Street 180 features similar styling to that of its older sibling, the Street 220. It has a redesigned handlebar for comfort in city riding conditions Powering the Street 180 is the same engine that does its duty on the Pulsar, retuned to develop low and mid range torque. The 180cc single-cylinder air-cooled unit produces 15bhp and 13.7Nm of torque, paired to a 5-speed gearbox.

The Suzuki Intruder 150 is a cruiser bike with a low seat height suitable for low height riders. The Intruder 150 features a muscular design with aggressive tank shrouds and dual-port exhaust. The Intruder 150 draws power from a 154.9cc engine producing 14.6bhp and 14Nm of torque. The Suzuki Intruder 150 is loaded with features such as digital instrument cluster, single-channel ABS and much more.

The Hero Splendor Plus is a perfect commuter that has a decent blend of style. The Splendor Plus carries a name that has been tried and tested in India for a long time, and the higher end variant comes with alloy wheels and an electric starter. The Hero Splendor Plus is powered by a 97cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 8.2bhp and 8Nm of torque with the help of a 4-speed gearbox. Also, Hero MotoCorp claims a mileage of 81km/l, which makes it one of the most fuel efficient motorcycles in the Indian market today.

The Yamaha YZF-R15 S is basically the first generation R15, with minor updates like a slightly different swingarm from the R15 V2.0 and a fatter section rear tyre. The engine is rev-happy, and the linear power delivery makes the YZF-R15 S a joy to ride, be it in the city or on highways. The Yamaha YZF-R15 S is powered by a 150cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that produces 16bhp and 15Nm of torque, with the help of a 6-speed gearbox. Yamaha claims a mileage of 42km/l and the R15 S weighs 134kg.

The TVS Victor was synonymous with mileage, and TVS suddenly decided to discontinue the model. Later, in 2016, TVS revived the Victor brand, and the new motorcycle is impressive. The new TVS Victor comes powered by a 109.7cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 9.4bhp and 9.4Nm of torque, paired to a 4-speed gearbox. TVS claims a mileage figure of 74km/l and the motorcycle weighs 112kgs.

The Mahindra Centuro is a commuter-focused motorcycle from Mahindra, and the company has given a perfect blend of style and practicality, something much needed in the commuter segment. The Mahindra Centuro is powered by a 106.7cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 8.4bhp and 8.5Nm of torque with the help of a 4-speed gearbox. Mahindra claims a mileage of 60km/l and the Centuro weighs 126kg.

The Suzuki Gixxer helped Suzuki gain a lot of ground in the Indian market, owing to the Gixxer’s design and nimble handling. The design was inspired by the bigger GSX models and the Gixxer features a unique exhaust design, seldom seen in this segment. The Suzuki Gixxer is powered by a 155cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 14bhp and 14Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Suzuki claims a mileage of 54km/l and the Gixxer weighs 135kg.

The KTM 200 Duke was the first KTM model to be introduced in India, and still manages to sell well. The Duke 200 also set the benchmark for performance in the 200cc segment when launched, and still manages to stay ahead of competition. The KTM 200 Duke is powered by a 199cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that produces 24.6bhp and 19.2Nm of torque with the help of a 6-speed gearbox. KTM claims a mileage of 35km/l and has a claimed top speed of 138km/h.

The TVS Apache RTR 160 was the first of the Apache series to be introduced in India, which has spawned other models in recent times. Developed from a racer’s point of view, the Apache RTR 160 comes with a lap timer and three 0 to 60km/h timing memory. The Apache RTR 160 is powered by a 160cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 15bhp and 13Nm of torque, paired to a 5-speed gearbox. The TVS Apache RTR 160 features optional disc brakes at both ends and the motorcycle weighs 137kg.