Best Bikes Under 2.5 Lakhs in India

The sub-2.5 lakh INR bracket is one of the hottest and most competitive segments in the Indian two-wheeler market as it covers mid-segment as well as several flagship motorcycles.

At TVS Motor, we understand what modern motorcycle buyers seek. That is why the bikes we engineer are not just cutting-edge but aspirational as well. The racing DNA of the TVS Apache stems from TVS Racing, India’s first factory racing team, racking up championship wins in Track Races, Rally and Motocross. TVS Racing, with its 39 years of dominance, has been an unstoppable force in the world of Indian motorsports.

The philosophy of TVS Racing is progressive and feature-oriented with a focus on offering world-class products. Race-bred innovation is engraved in our core.

Best Bikes by TVS Motor under 2.5 Lakh in India

#1 Apache RTR 160 4V

Since TVS Motor has a strong focus on price-sensitive customers in the hunt for performance, the first mention on this list is the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. It has been among the best-selling Apache ever since it was launched in 2018, the 160 cc single cylinder engine produces a class-leading 17.5 PS of maximum power and 14.7 Nm of peak torque output. Performance figures, the design as well and the city-oriented ergonomics of TVS Apache 160 4V are a pure testament to the “Track to Road Philosophy”.

#2 Apache RTR 180

Coming down on the list is its elder brother – the TVS Apache RTR 180, this performance machine is among one of the long-standing track weapon in Apache's portfolio. In 2009, TVS Apache RTR 180 won the “Performance Bike of the Year” in the Business Standard Motoring Awards. The bike saw constant evolution in terms of design and performance, as stated by TVS Motor, both RTR 160 and RTR 180 recently underwent weight reduction for better power-to-weight ratio, and now this track machine is lighter (kerb weight – 140kg), while the powertrain churns out 17.1 PS and 15.5 Nm of peak power. Similar to other bikes in the Apache line-up, it gets all-LED headlamps, digital instrument cluster, Ride Modes and ABS as standard.

#3 Apache RTR 200 4V

Heading on to the 200cc king of the TVS Racing line-up - The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, is among the best sports bikes under 2.5 lakh within the TVS Motor lineup. The flagship 200cc RTR has a single cylinder 4-valve engine that churns out 20.8 PS and 17.2 Nm of peak power, which makes this performance machine do a 0-60 km/h stand-still in just 3.9 seconds. The bike offers versatile ergonomics and a well-tuned tractable engine, thus making it good as a daily workhorse or an ideal weekend thriller machine.

#4 Ronin 225

Another bike, not specifically in the Apache line-up, but does get some of TVS Racing genes in its design and the powertrain is the - TVS Ronin 225, a bike that’s evolved like no other. TVS Ronin comes with a 225 cc single-cylinder SOHC power unit that makes 20.4 PS and 19.9 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. The retro-classic design and modern elements come together in a minimalistic approach that never goes out of trend.

#5 Apache RTR 310

Last but not least is the TVS Apache RTR 310, the new flagship naked sports of the TVS Apache lineup. Born of a racing gene, the bike has kept the traits and essence of performance but strips everything else away to give you the naked sport that is engineered to play. It is more than just a performance bike; it is your gateway into the world of the freestyler.

The bike gets a ton of segment-first features, including climate-controlled seats, throttle-by-wire, and a dynamic headlamp. However, the highlight of this naked bike is the in-house developed tech – Race Tuned Linear Stability control, a feature that offers rear wheel lift-off protection and linear traction control. These are never-before-seen features not just in the under 2.5 lakh bike segment but a few segments above as well! The competitive price of TVS Apache RTR 310 makes this naked sports bike among the top contenders in the sub 400 cc category.

Honorable Mention

An article about TVS Racing is incomplete without the mention of our flagship track machine – TVS Apache RR 310. During the development and R&D stage, this fully-faired performance bike has been extensively tested in the state-of-the-art wind tunnel for best-in-class coefficient of drag. The shape and contour of the bike and aerodynamically designed windshield make it slice through the air and competition. It was the first bike from the house of TVS Racing to get the Racing Origin Trellis Frame for high dynamic stiffness. In the launch year itself, the bike was crowned with the bike of the Year title in 2018.
Crafted meticulously to shatter lap records and take the chequered flag every time on the track is something that’s deeply embedded in TVS Racing DNA.

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