Have you got bored riding the same old 150cc or 200cc bike? Are you looking for the best bikes under 3 lakhs on-road in India?

If yes then you have come to the right place. Here, I will tell you about the best sports, naked, adventure, cruiser, and retro bikes that are available for a 3 lakh on-road price tag.

So without any further ado, let’s get started!

Quick Comparison: Best Bikes Under 3 Lakh On Road

Best Bikes Under 3 Lakhs In India

Let me now tell you which all bikes are best under 3 lakhs on-road price in India.

I have divided this article on the basis of different bike segments. You can jump to the segment that you like the most.

Adventure Bikes Under 3 Lakh

The best adventure bikes under 3 lakhs in India are:
1. Royal Enfield Himalayan
2. Suzuki V Storm SX

Let’s look at them one by one.

1. Royal Enfield Himalayan

Royal Enfield Himalayan is the best adventure bike if you have a budget of 3 lakhs. It is one of the cheapest and most capable offroaders available in India right now.

Its 220mm ground clearance makes sure that you can take it anywhere you like without having any problem.

It is powered by a 411cc air-cooled engine. This engine puts out a maximum torque of 32Nm and a maximum power of 24.3 Bhp. As a result, it offers an excellent low and mid-end pull and you can take it to the steepest of the slopes.

Royal Enfield Himalayan also comes with useful features like switchable ABS and tripper navigation. These will definitely help you on your trip to Ladakh.

However, the drawback of this bike is its high seat height and heavy weight. With a seat height of 800mm and body weight of 199 kg, this bike becomes a little problematic to ride in city traffic for short riders.

Having said that, with the on-road price tag of around 2.70 lakhs, this bike seems to offer excellent value for money. If you like to travel a lot then you will not get a better option in this price range. It is also one of the best 400cc bikes in India right now.

2. Suzuki V Storm SX

If you don’t go on long trips but like the overall look of an adventure bike then Suzuki V Storm SX is for you. It offers a proper adventure bike look.

However, when it comes to off-roading capabilities then it just cannot match the RE Himalayan.

Having said that, if you like to go on long tours then you will definitely like this bike. It offers an extremely comfortable riding position. And you will also like to ride it in the city for long hours.

Suzuki V Storm SX is powered by a 249cc oil-cooled engine. It produces a maximum power of 26.1 Bhp and a maximum torque of 22.2 Nm. The mid-end pull of this bike is really good and you will enjoy riding it in the city.

However, like the RE Himalayan, this bike also comes with a high seat height of 835mm. Therefore shorts rider can face some difficulty riding in city traffic. Also, apart from LED headlights, and a digital instrument cluster, you don’t get many features in it.

Retro Bikes In India Under 3 Lakhs

The best retro bikes in India under 3 lakhs are:
1. Royal Enfield Classic 350
2. Honda H’ness CB350
3. Jawa 42 Bobber

Let’s look at these bikes one by one.

1. Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been the segment leader ever since its launch. It is the best retro bike below 3 lakhs in India.

Classic 350 is powered by the same tried and tested 349cc air and oil-cooled engine. However, Royal Enfield has really worked on this engine and has made it more refined. And you will not face a lot of vibrations which have been a characteristic of Classic 350 in the past.

This engine is good for producing a maximum power of 20.2 Bhp and maximum torque of 27 Nm. Like the older generation Classic 350, there is strong low and mid-end pull in the bike.

The bike is very comfortable to ride and you can also take it on long trips. Therefore if you are looking for the best cruiser bike under 3 lakhs then you can opt for Royal Enfield Classic 350.

The on-road price of the RE Classic 350 is around 2.55L. And at this price, you finally get a fuel indicator on it.

Weight of the Classic 350 is 195 kg. And it has a seat height of 805mm. Both of these combined together make this bike a little uncomfortable to ride in bumper-to-bumper traffic for short riders.

2. Honda H’ness CB350

If you don’t like to have a common bike like the Classic 350 then you can opt for Honda H’ness CB350. This bike in fact can beat the Classic 350 in every department.

H’ness CB350 is powered by a 348cc air-cooled engine. It produces a peak power of 20.78Bhp and a peak torque of 30Nm.

This bike produces slightly more power and torque as compared to the Classic 350. Couple this with a weight of 181 kg, and this bike definitely feels quicker than the Classic 350.

The engine refinement of Honda is just unmatchable. And you will feel a huge difference if you ride the Classic 350 and H’ness CB350 back to back.

Honda H’ness CB350 also comes with a host of features. Its feature list includes:

• Slipper & assist clutch
• LED headlights
• Dual Channel ABS
• GPS navigation
• Traction control
• Digital instrument cluster and much more.

At a cost of approx 2.47L on-road, the Honda H’ness CB350 has got all the things to beat the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

However, the major drawback of this bike is its availability. This bike is only available through the Honda Big Wing dealership. And these dealerships are sadly available in very limited cities in India.

You can watch our Honda H’ness CB350 user review below to know more about the bike.

3. Jawa 42 Bobber

If you want a retro bike that looks different from others and comes with a lot of modern touches then you can go for Jawa 42 Bobber. It is the latest entrant in the retro bike segment and I think it is one of the best-looking bikes under 3 lakhs.

Unlike other retro bikes, it comes with a single seat and looks quite bigger in person.

Jawa 42 Bobber is powered by a 334cc liquid-cooled engine. Yes, you heard that right! Despite being a retro bike, it comes with a liquid-cooled engine. As a result, it produces a maximum power of 30.2 Bhp and a peak torque of 32.74 Nm.

So in terms of performance, it is one of the most powerful retro bikes in its segment. However, if you love the old school duk duk feel of retro bikes then you will miss that in this bike. It does not feel retro at all while riding and offers good pickup.

Jawa 42 Bobber costs around 2.46 lakh on-road, which also makes it one of the cheapest retro bikes in its segment.

However, there are a lot of problems associated with the Jawa bikes. You can know about them by watching our Jawa 42 2.1 ownership review below.

Naked Bikes Under 3 Lakh On Road In India

Best naked bikes under 3 lakh on-road in India are:
1. Honda CB300R
2. Bajaj Dominar 400

Let’s look at these naked bikes one by one.

1. Honda CB300R

Honda CB300R is the best naked bike under 3 lakhs in India. However, to get your hands on one, you will have to increase your budget by 15K.

This bike is powered by a potent 286cc liquid-cooled engine. It is good for producing a peak power of 30.7 Bhp and a peak torque of 27.5 Nm. These power figures may not seem much but one ride of this bike and you will realize that they are just numbers.

It is a 300cc bike but its weight is of a 150cc bike. As a result, it offers a brutal acceleration. This bike will definitely put a smile on your face every time you will open its throttle.

Since it’s very lightweight, therefore it becomes extremely easy to maneuver it in city traffic. And if you want a 300cc bike just to ride in the city every day then you will not get a better option than this.

Since it is from the house of Honda therefore the maintenance cost of this bike is also low. And you can expect good overall mileage from this bike as well.

Overall it is the best 300cc bike in India for everyday use.

2. Bajaj Dominar 400

If you want an all-rounder bike under 3 lakh then Bajaj Dominar 400 seems to tick all the right boxes.

You can use it in the city and you can use it for long trips as well. If you want the best cruiser bike under 3 lakhs then also Dominar 400 should be your prime option.

It is powered by a 373.3cc liquid-cooled engine. This engine produces maximum power and torque of 40 Bhp & 35 Nm respectively. The performance of the bike is really good and you will enjoy pushing it.

If you want then you can watch our Bajaj Dominar 400 ownership review video below.

You also get a touring kit with the bike that makes it an even more capable cruiser. And you will be able to cruise at triple-digit speed.

However, the weight of the bike is a little on the higher side. It weighs around 193 kg and has a seat height of 800mm. Therefore short riders can face problems riding it in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

You can expect an overall mileage of 30 kmpl from Dominar 400. I have also done a mileage test of this bike. You can watch the video below.

Best Sports Bikes Below 3 Lakhs On Road

TVS Apache RR 310 is the best sports bike below 3 lakhs on-road in India right now.

Let me tell you about it in brief.

TVS Apache RR 310

The on-road price of the TVS Apache RR 310 is 3.08 lakhs. So you will have to increase your budget by a little bit. However, you get the most value for your money.

TVS Apache RR 310 has a 312.2cc liquid-cooled engine. It is capable of producing a peak power of 34 Bhp and a peak torque of 27Nm. This bike does not offer the best performance in its segment but it will not disappoint you either.

In terms of features, no other bike can beat the Apapche RR 310 in its segment. It comes with a long list of features that include:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Digital and colorful instrument console
• Riding modes
• GTT
• LED light setup
• Dual channel ABS, and more.

The GTT feature of RR 310 makes it very easy to ride in city traffic. If you don’t know how this feature works then you can watch my video below.

Which Bike Is Best Under 3 Lakh?

The definition of the best bike will vary from person to person. Because some like retro bikes, some like sports, and some like naked bikes.

So if you like naked bikes then Honda CB300R is best for you under 3 lakhs.

If you happened to like sports bikes then buying TVS Apache RR 310 will make sense.

And if you like retro or adventure bikes then you can go for Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Himalayan respectively.

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FAQs

Which Bike Gives The Best Mileage Under 3 Lakh?

Honda CB300R and Suzuki V Storm SX give the best mileage under 3 lakh.

Which Is The Fastest Bike Under 3 Lakh?

TVS Apache RR 310 is the fastest bike under 3 lakhs.

Which Is The Best Commuter Bike Under 3 Lakhs?

Honda CB300R is the best commuter bike under 3 lakhs.

Which Is The Best Racing Bike Under 3 Lakh?

TVS Apache RR 310 is the best racing bike under 3 lakh.