The craze for biking is increasing in India. The purpose of the bike has transformed from daily commuting to weekend rides. Many young, college-going students need a powerful and attractive bike. So, if you are a college student who wants to buy a stylish & powerful bike and your budget is below Rs 2.5 lakhs, you should consider these bikes mentioned below.
| Best Bikes for College Students | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Yamaha R15 V4 M | Rs. 2.11 Lakh |
| KTM Duke 200 | Rs. 2.20 Lakh |
| Apache RTR 200 4V | Rs. 1.48 Lakh |
| Pulsar NS200 | Rs. 1.60 Lakh |
| Royal Enfield Meteor | Rs. 2.36 Lakh |
| Hero Xpulse 200 4V | Rs. 1.57 Lakh |
1. Yamaha R15 V4 M
The Yamaha R15 V4 is a full-fairing sports bike. This bike has a riding position that is aggressive and committed. With a six-speed transmission, it sports a powerful 155cc liquid-cooled motor that produces 18bhp and 14Nm of torque. The price of this bike begins at Rs 2.11 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
2. KTM Duke 200
KTM Duke 200 is a street-fighter bike with an aggressive riding stance. It is the most powerful bike in the 200cc segment. It runs on a 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 25bhp & 19.5Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox. This bike will cost you Rs 2.20 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
3. Apache RTR 200 4V
The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is a commuter bike with a streetfighter attitude. The riding stance is not very sporty, but it is an excellent and comfortable one. With a five-speed transmission, this bike has a 198cc oil-cooled engine that produces 20.5bhp and 17Nm of torque. This bike has a starting price of Rs 1.48 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
4. Pulsar NS200
The Pulsar NS200 is a street-fighting motorcycle. It rides in a sporty manner. The NS200’s engine is based on the KTM Duke 200 but has been somewhat detuned. This 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine, connected to a six-speed transmission, produces 24bhp and 18.5Nm of torque. The Pulsar NS200 has a starting price of Rs 1.60 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
5. Royal Enfield Meteor
The Meteor is a cruiser motorcycle from Royal Enfield. This bike’s riding stance is relaxed, upright, and quite comfortable for extended tours. The Meteor is powered by a 349cc air-cooled engine with a five-speed manual transmission. This engine produces 20 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque. The Meteor has a starting price of Rs 2.36 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).
6. Hero Xpulse 200 4V
The Hero Xpulse 200 4V is India’s most cheap adventure bike. This bike has a fairly upright riding position. On this bike, you can effortlessly stand and glide on bumpy roads. A 199.6cc oil-cooled engine with 19bhp and 17Nm of torque is coupled to a five-speed transmission on this bike. This motorcycle would set you back Rs 1.56 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).