Top 10 Bikes Under 1 Lakh in India to buy This Diwali

One of the most recognisable products in the company's stable, the Hero Splendor Plus has many pros to its cause but the one's that we feel like highlighting is the high return on fuel efficiency coupled with its easy to handle nature makes the commuter mnotorycle perfect for a wide range of consumers. The lack of modern features, and inadequate bite on brakes makes it unsuitable for hilly terrains.

Possibly one of the best 125 cc motorcycle available in the market right now, the TVS Raider is also a recipient of Motorcycle of the year award at the 2022 carandbike awards. Its high octane performance for its size, and the number of features it gets, makes it a very strong contendor in the segment. At the same time, the quality of plastics and a bouncy rear suspension could've been dealt with better.

The Honda CB Shine is one of the highest-selling 125 cc motorcycles in India and it offers decent performance along with a smooth ride and very good fuel economy. The Honda CB Shine has claimed fuel economy figures of 64.6 kmpl, and together with a refined engine, and good ride quality, it offers a very good option in the commuter segment of motorcycles. The Shine has sold over 1 crore units in India in 2022, and is the highest-selling Honda motorcycle globally.

As the name suggest, the Hero Glamour 125 is an attractive looking motorcycle and suits all age groups. Its refined engine and low maintenance cost are a few pros that a customer should consider while betting money on it. However, the engieneers could've offered better damping, especially at higher speeds as the motor tends to vibrate a lot.

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 has a smooth, refined and decently powerful engine. The excellent ride quality, and impressive stability only enhance its capabilities as a well-rounded commuter motorcycle. The only dampener is that its design looks much too common, and identical to the Pulsar 150 Neon. But that strategy could well work to the Pulsar 125's advantage, boasting of similar engaging performance, similar dimensions as the bigger Pulsar 150, but in a more fuel-efficient package.

The i3S system helps in making the Hero Passion Pro a rather fuel efficient product with the help of start-stop functionality. Disc brakes on both wheels and the low cost of maintenance makes it a safe bet. However, Hero could've offered a modern instrument console, but the achilles heel lies in the crude engine, and the decent performance it offers.

The electric-start (ES) version of the motorcycle comes fitted with new features like - spring-in-spring suspension, tubeless tyres, and more. The two-wheeler manufacturer introduced the kick-start model of the Platina 100 in India last year in December

The commuter bike from TVS is a near-perfect commuter offering comfortable ergonomics, efficient mileage and a smooth gearbox. If you’re looking for a bike that is robust, stylish, sports a potent engine, is easy to handle and provides excellent comfort, especially during long drives, TVS Radeon becomes an ideal choice. However, with just a few tweaks such as stronger brakes & silent starter, it could have well surpassed its competitors like Bajaj Radeon110 ABS and the latest Hero Splendor.

The Honda Livo 110 is yet another 110 cc commuter motorcycle from Honda and while it is a decent bike, it is getting a little long in the tooth and has old design. It has a slightly stiff ride, which may not be likeable to all. The motorcycle hasn't been updated in a while and lacks modern features that are available on other rivals models. The Livo 110 continues to bring in decent volumes for Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, from rural and semi-urban areas.

One of the most cost effective products from Hero MotoCorp, the Hero HF Deluxe features a robust design that is liked by all, while offering a comfortable stance that helps commuting less stressful. It's designed for frugal running costs, as well as a low price point. But the lack of modern features and the noisy engine are its major flaws apart from the absence of disc brakes which is now standard on most products in this segment.