If you have roughly around 1.3 lakhs and are in search of a perfect companion for your everyday commute, then you have come to the perfect place. In this article, we have compiled and ranked the best bike under 1.3 lakh on-road in India.

Even if you want a bike under 1.2 lakhs then also you can consider buying these bikes by just increasing your budget by a little bit.

You may be a college student or an office goer or maybe anyone who commutes daily. A bike can make your daily commute a joy or it can make it an absolute nightmare.

Since there are ample amount of choices available in the market it is very hard to decide which bike you should buy so that your daily commute remains a joy. In order to help you out, we have made an effort to make your decision easy. So read this article till the end.

Buying Guide: Best Bike Under 1.3 Lakh

For selecting and comparing the bikes, we have considered the following factors:

• Looks: It is one of the most important factors everywhere in the world. Humans by nature are attracted to the things that please their eyes. So in order to secure a higher position a bike must have good and fresh looks.
• City Rideability: Bumper to bumper traffic is not limited to mega cities nowadays. Since you will be using the bike in everyday city traffic, therefore the bike should be easy to ride and maneuver in the city traffic.
• Mileage: Kitna Deti Hai? Since you will be using the bike for the daily commute, and the petrol prices are touching the sky, therefore it should provide a good Mileage. So that it does not pinch you every time you take it to the petrol filling station.
• Cost: The cost of buying the bike as well as the cost of maintaining it should be low.
• Features: Apart from the above things, the bike should come with basic features like ABS, Bluetooth connectivity, side stand cut-off, etc.

Best Bike Under 1.3 Lakh On Road Price In India

So without wasting more time, let’s start with our list:

8) Hero Glamour Xtec

Let us start the list with the bike that comes last and then we will gradually move towards the best bike with a under 1.3 lakh on-road price tag.

Looks:

Hero Glamour Xtec is one of the newest entrants in the market from India’s best selling motorcycle brand i.e. Hero. this bike looks fresh and comes with very nice-looking DRLs and headlights. It will not remind you of the older generation Glamour and it just looks gorgeous in the Blue color especially.

It does not look as muscular as some of the other bikes on the list but it does look modern and feels fresh.

City Rideability:

Hero Glamour Xtec is powered by 124.7cc air cooled engine. This engine produces a maximum power of 10.72 PS and a maximum torque of 10.6 Nm.

The initial and mid range performance of the bike is really good and you will enjoy riding it in the city. However, I feel the top end of the bike is not that great. But since it is a commuter motorcycle therefore we can’t really complain.

The seat height of the bike is 798mm, which is slightly on the higher side. Having said that, the kerb weight of the bike is just 122 kgs, therefore short riders can also ride the bike easily in the city. Also, the cushioning of the seat is very good. As a result, you can even ride this bike for long hours in the city traffic.

Average:

Since it is a Hero motorcycle therefore you can expect a good mileage from it. It can easily give you a mileage of around 60 kmpl in city traffic. And this makes it one of the best bikes under 1.20 lakh with good mileage In India.

Features:

When it comes to features, then Hero has made sure that you get plenty of them. You get all-digital instrument cluster, front disc brake, side stand cut-off, Hero X sense technology, charging port, and Bluetooth connectivity. So in terms of features, Hero Glamour seems to offer plenty.

Cost:

There are two variants of the bike available in the market. One is the disc variant and the other is the drum variant. I will highly recommend going with the disc variant. It will cost you around 87k ex-showroom and it will cost you around 1.02 lakhs on the road. Considering the Hero brand name and the features that it is offering, this bike seems a good package deal.

But because of its lesser displacement engine and overall looks for college students, this bike comes last on our list.

7) Honda SP 125

The next bike on our list is the Honda SP 125.

Looks:

Honda SP 125 looks a little bigger when compared to the Hero Glamour Xtec. Like its counterpart from Hero, this bike also gets all LED headlights.

Overall Honda SP 125 looks bulky when compared to other commuter bikes.

City Rideability:

Honda SP 125 is powered by 124cc air cooled engine. It produces a maximum power of 10.72 PS and a maximum torque of 10.9 Nm. Like the Hero Glamour Xtec, this bike has a good low and mid end pull and you will enjoy riding it in the city.

Since the engine is developed by Honda so it feels buttery smooth and refined. Honda SP 125 is also very lightweight and weighs around 116 kgs. Therefore, maneuvering it in the city traffic is very easy. The seat height of 790mm also ensures that even a short rider can ride it easily.

Average:

Honda is also known for its mileage and the same is the case with the Honda SP 125. You can expect an overall average of around 65 kmpl from it. This makes it one best mileage bikes under 1.2 lakhs on road price. So if you just want a bike that returns excellent mileage and have a budget of 1.3 lakhs then you can choose this bike without any second thoughts.

Features:

When it comes to features then the Honda SP 125 does not offer much. You only get a digital instrument cluster that shows basic information including the gear position indicator.

Cost:

The disc variant of the Honda SP 125 costs around 89k ex-showroom. And it costs around 1.04 lakhs on-road. This bike is on number 7 on our list because of its mileage and low service cost.

6) Bajaj Pulsar 125

At number 6, we have the evergreen and ever-popular bike i.e. Bajaj Pulsar 125.

Looks:

In terms of looks, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 feels outdated but still feels muscular when compared to Hero Glamour Xtec and Honda SP 125. It looks similar to its bigger sibling Pulsar 150.

So if you want the Pulsar look then you can opt for the Bajaj Pulsar 125.

City Rideability:

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is powered by a 124.4 cc air cooled engine. It generates a maximum power of 11.64 PS and a maximum torque of 10.8 Nm. This makes it the most powerful 125cc bike under 1.3 lakh on road price tag.

However, the weight of the bike is a little on the higher side as compared to the Honda SP 125 and Hero Glamour Xtec. It weighs around 142 kgs. Having said that, the seat height of the bike is 790mm, therefore short riders should not face any difficulty riding it.

It is also one of the fewest 125cc bikes that come with a split seat option. The split seat gives this bike a sporty appeal. Therefore, if you are looking for a bike under 1.3 lakhs that gives a sporty look then you can opt for it.

Average:

The mileage of the bike isn’t great when compared to other 125cc bikes on this list. However, you can expect an overall mileage of around 50 kmpl.

Features:

Bajaj Pulsar 125 will disappoint you in terms of features as well. It does not come with any feature whatsoever. You only get a semi-digital instrument console which has started looking outdated.

Cost:

The split seat variant of the bike costs around 90k ex-showroom. And when it comes to on-road price, then this bike costs around 1.04 lakhs. This bike is on number 6 on our list because it packs a powerful 125cc engine and has a sporty appeal.

5) Bajaj Avenger 160

At number 5 we have a cruiser bike for you i.e. Bajaj Avenger 160.

Looks:

Bajaj started the affordable cruising segment with its Avenger offering in India and it sold like a hot cake. It was something new for the Indian market. It offered a comfortable riding position and even very short riders could ride it comfortably.

But it’s been a very very long time since it was launched and nothing much has changed. The looks are way outdated, the instrument console also feels outdated and it has a very odd positioning of the key lock.

City Rideability:

Bajaj Avenger 160 is powered by a 160cc engine that puts out 15PS of maximum power and 13.7Nm of peak torque. Like some of the other Bajaj bikes vibrations do creep in on higher RPMs. But it offers a comfortable riding position and is good for both city and highways.

Average:

You can expect an overall average of around 45kmpl.

Cost:

Bajaj Avenger 160 is priced at approx. 1.11 Lakhs ex-showroom and costs around 1.36 Lakhs on-road.

It is on number 5 on our list because of the overall package that it offers at this price. Avenger 160 is the only cruising bike that offers a value for money proposition. If you are looking for an affordable cruising motorcycle then it definitely is a prime option for all the short riders out there. So if you are in the market to buy a cruiser bike, then this is the best bike under 1.3 lakh for you.

4) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Another bike that we have for you is again from Bajaj i.e. Pulsar NS 125. It seems like Bajaj is dominating this list.

Looks:

In terms of look, this bike looks the sportiest of all the bikes on this list. It feels outdated but it does not look like it is a 125cc bike. It looks exactly the same as Pulsar NS 200 with some minor changes. If you put it side by side to Pulsar NS 200 then no one will be able to tell that its a 125cc bike at first glance.

So if you like the looks of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200, you can definitely consider buying the Pulsar NS 125 because it comes under the 1.3 lakhs price tag.

City Rideability:

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by a 124.45 cc engine. This engine puts out a maximum power of 11.8 Bhp and a maximum torque of 11 Nm. It is one of the most powerful 125cc bikes in the Indian market right now. And can achieve a top speed of around 120 kmph. 

However, the seat height of 805mm and weight of 144 kgs does make it a little hard for short riders to ride it in the stop-and-go city traffic.

Mileage:

Since the nature of the bike is kept on the sportier side and if you ride it hard then you can’t expect good mileage out of it. It can provide you with an overall mileage of around 45 kmpl.

Features:

You can’t expect a lot of features from Bajaj bikes and the same is the case with Bajaj Pulsar NS 125. It does not come with any feature that we can talk about.

Cost:

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is 1.05 lakhs and it goes all the way to 1.24 lakhs on the road. We think this is a little on the higher side and if you shell out another 20-25k then you can go for Bajaj Pulsar NS 160, which is one of the best bikes under 1.5 lakhs.

This bike is on number 4 on our list because it offers good performance and sporty looks. You can also check out our Pulsar NS 125 ownership review below if you want. There are also other videos related to Pulsar NS 125 on our YouTube channel, you can check them out as well.

3) TVS Raider 125

The next bike on this list is the TVS Raider 125. Let me tell you what it has got.

Looks:

Raider 125 is the most modern and fresh looking bike in this list. It has got an all LED and unique looking headlight that turns heads on the road. Combine it with funky-looking colors and youngsters are definitely going to like this design. And it is definitely one of the best looking bikes under 1.3 lakhs.

City Rideability:

TVS Raider is powered by a 124.8cc engine that churns out a maximum power of 11.2 PS and a maximum torque of 11.2 Nm. The engine feels very refined and smooth. And there is a good initial pickup on offer. Once you start riding it you will not even feel like you are riding a 125cc bike.

The seat height of 780mm and kerb weight of 123 kgs make this bike very much enjoyable in the city. Even short riders can ride it easily.

Mileage:

You can expect an overall average of around 60kmpl from this bike. We even did a mileage test of this bike, which you can check out below.

Features:

TVS Raider comes loaded with features. It comes with a colorful TFT display, which looks so good that you will not even find such an instrument cluster in 200cc bikes. Apart from this, it comes with Bluetooth connectivity, a side stand cut-off, riding modes, and a lot of other features. If you want a feature-rich bike then you will not get anything better than this.

Cost:

There are multiple variants of the TVS Raider 125. The topmost variant with SmartXconnect technology will cost around 1.01 lakh ex-showroom. And its on-road price goes up to 1.19 lakhs. You can also opt for it lower variant which will cost you around 10k lesser. It is undoubtedly the best TVS bike under 1.2 lakhs. If you want then you can check out all the videos related to the TVS Raider 125 on our YouTube channel. We have made its walkaround, review, ownership review, mileage test, and whatnot. The link to the playlist is given below.

2) Bajaj Pulsar 150

The bike that acquires the 2nd spot on our list is again from the house of Bajaj and the bike’s name is Pulsar 150. It is one of the cheapest 150cc bikes available in India and fits right under the 1.3 lakhs budget.

Looks:

Bajaj revolutionized the Indian market with its Pulsar offering. Pulsar was the only name on the tongue of every young Indian. Many bought one and many dreamt of having one. Every here and there you could see a Pulsar, it was like everywhere the road was filled with Pulsars.

But as is the case with Avenger, the same is the case with Pulsar, nothing much has changed over all these years. The Pulsar 150 looks very very outdated. Bajaj has tried playing with the color combinations but the bike looks more or less the same and is seriously due for a major update.

City Rideability:

Bajaj Pulsar 150 is powered by a 149.5cc motor that churns out a maximum power of 14PS and a peak torque of 13.25Nm. You can still feel the vibrations at higher RPMs. The bike offers good performance and city rideability as compared to other 125cc bikes on this list.

Average:

Bajaj Pulsar 150 can easily return you an overall mileage of around 50kmpl.

Features:

Bajaj hasn’t offered any feature on this bike that we can talk of.

Cost:

Bajaj Pulsar 150 single disc variant is priced at approx. 1.17 lakhs ex-showroom and costs around 1.36 Lakhs on-road. It is one of the cheapest 150cc bikes that is available in the Indian market.

Other than its looks, it offers a good value-for-money proposition. That is why it is at number 2 on our list. And in rural areas, it is still the best bike under 1.3 lakh. You can check out our Bajaj Pulsar 150 ownership review if you want.

1) Bajaj Pulsar P150

The number 1 bike on our list of best bikes under 1.3 lakhs is non-other than the newly launched Bajaj Pulsar P150.

Looks:

Bajaj has given the all-new look to the Pulsar P150 but I think this look is inspired by its XCD bike, which was discontinued a long time ago. Having said that, this bike looks fresh off the lot and also modern. If you have got bored from seeing the same old Pulsar series look then you are going to definitely like this new look.

City Rideability:

Bajaj Pulsar P150 is powered by a 149.5 cc engine. It puts out a maximum power of 14.29 PS and a maximum torque of 13.5 Nm. This makes it one of the most powerful bikes on this list.

Pulsar P15o has a seat height of 790mm and a kerb weight of 140 kgs. It is not the lightest bike on the list but even short riders can manage it easily in the city. The bike has got a good low and mid end pull and you will enjoy riding it in the city.

Average:

When it comes to fuel economy then you can expect a mileage of around 49 kmpl from this bike.

Features:

Bajaj Pulsar P150 is not a feature-rich bike but you do get single channel ABS, side stand cut off, and a new digital instrument console in it.

Cost:

There are two variants of the Bajaj Pulsar P150. You can opt for its single disc variant that costs around 1.15 lakhs ex-showroom and costs around 1.34 lakhs on the road. Overall if you consider its price, performance, features, and looks then it comes out to be the best bike under 1.3 lakh on road in India in 2023 right now.

Conclusion

So these were the 8 best bikes under 1.3 lakhs on the road that you can buy in India right now. You can select the one that suits your needs the best. However, once you have purchased your bike then the first thing that you should do is purchase a good quality helmet. Always remember, safety comes first. Depending on your budget, you can either go for helmets under 2000 or can go for helmets under 5000. After a helmet, you can purchase other riding gear like gloves, jackets, etc as well to stay protected.

FAQs

Which Bike Is Under 1.24 Lakh?

There are plenty of bikes available under 1.24 lakhs. You can check out: 1) TVS Raider 125 2) Bajaj Pulsar 125 3) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 4) Hero Glamour Xtec 5) Honda SP 125, and much more.

Which Bike Has The Highest Mileage Under 1.3 Lakhs?

TVS Raider 125, Hero Glamour Xtec, and Honda SP 125 have one of the highest mileage.

Which Is The Best Bike Under 1.2 Lakh?

TVS Raider 125 is the best bike under 1.20 lakh.