7 Bikes That Are Perfect For Off-Roading

If you're looking for an off-road bike to buy in India, you've come to the right place. We've boiled them down to 7 perfect options placed in different price ranges. These bikes have all the credentials needed to be able to take on demanding terrains.

Royal Enfield Himalayan

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The Himalayan was designed and produced by Royal Enfield from the ground up. Its parts have almost nothing in common with other contemporaries in the company's line-up. The bike comes with a half-duplex split cradle frame. While its front suspension is telescopic in nature, the rear has a monoshock suspension. Priced at around Rs 2.15 lakh, the Himalayan runs on a 411cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled 4-stroke SOHC engine.

BMW F 850 GS

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This 6-speed beast from BMW starts at around Rs 12.95 lakh and justifies that price with plenty of world-class features. Its 21-inch front wheel is made for off-roading and so is its 853cc engine. The BMW F 850 GS comes with ABS Pro and DTC as standard, while it even offers two riding modes - Rain and Road.

Hero XPulse 200

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If you're looking for an entry-level off-roader in India, the Hero XPulse 200 should be your first choice. At a starting price of just around Rs 1,18,000, it delivers a fairly powerful 199.6cc engine, producing 17.8bhp of power at 8,500rpm and 16.45Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. It has been granted a tubular diamond frame as well as telescopic and monoshock suspensions on the front and rear, respectively.

Yezdi Adventure

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You might not be aware but Yezdi too makes an off-road bike called Adventure that's priced at around Rs 2 lakh. Equipped with a 334cc engine and a 6-speed transmission, it comes with long-travel telescopic forks at the front and a pre-load adjustable monoshock suspension at the rear. A good ground clearance of 220mm is also on offer, while the bike even gets additional frame brackets for luggage arrangements.

BMW R 1200 GS

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Another BMW motorcycle on this list that's worth every penny you'll pay for it is the R 1200 GS. It is not only preferred by off-roaders but also by cross-country riders for its sturdy and reliable ride. A 1170cc engine with 125bhp has made its way into the bike, apart from other features like electronically adjustable ABS. It starts at around Rs 17.2 lakh in India.

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

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This bike from Triumph is the only off-road version of the Tiger 800 available in India right now. It gets spoked rims with 21-inch front and 19-inch rear diameters and while Bridgestone Battlewing tyres are standard, you can even opt for the Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres. Priced at around Rs 14.6 lakh, it comes with switchable ABS, a traction control system, and adjustable seat height, among other features.

Honda Africa Twin

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This off-road machine from Honda is powered by a 999.11cc parallel-twin engine and is offered in India in the form of its automatic dual-clutch transmission (DCT) variant. Some of its other highlights include long-travel fully adjustable suspension, high ground clearance, and a high seating position. The bike starts at around Rs 13.5 lakh.

Which one among these off-road bikes do you fancy the most?