Until the year 2010, the Indian two-wheeler industry was all about bikes with low engine displacement, to be precise bikes with an engine displacement less than 200 cc. One of the mains reasons was that these bikes came with high fuel efficiency and were suitable for Indian road conditions and traffic. On the other hand, bikes with an engine of displacement above 200cc had more power, low fuel efficiency, and expensive.
However, today things have changed a lot, people are becoming more financially stable and condition of the Indian roads moving towards betterment, the demand for high end bikes have increases. Brands like Yamaha, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Bajaj, Honda, and KTM are few of the top selling brands in India that have felt the rising demand and have launched bikes with an engine displacement between 220 to 250 cc. Here is the list of eight best bikes with an engine displacement between 220 and 250 cc in India today.
8. Hero Karizma ZMR
Hero Karizma is one of the stylish bikes that were introduced on the Indian market as Karizma in the year 2003 by the two-wheeler manufacturer giant of the time Hero Honda. However, the Hero Karizma ZMR comes from hero and with a 223 cc engine that can deliver 20 bhp power and a reasonable fuel-efficiency of 40 kmpl.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 223 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 20 bhp at 8000 rpm
- Has Advanced microprocessor type of ignition and 5-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 157 kg
- Overall height of 1190 mm
- Has a mileage of 40 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 129 kmph
Price – INR 109000 /- approx
7. Honda CBR 250R
Honda CBR 250 R comes with a 250 cc single cylinder engine that when fully triggered could deliver a maximum power of up to 25.7 bhp and with an efficient digital ignition system. One of the notable things about this bike is that it comes with a liquid cooling system incorporated into it making the engine performance comparatively better.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 249.6 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 25.7 bhp at 8500 rpm
- Has digital type of ignition and 6-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 167 kg
- Overall height of 1127 mm
- Has a mileage of 29 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 135 kmph
Price – INR 197000 /- approx
6. Yamaha Fazer 25
The Yamaha Fazer 25 is a faired version of FZ25 and comes incorporated with LED headlamps that make the bike look bigger and stylish. This bike has a 250 cc engine tuned to deliver a maximum of 20 bhp power.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 249 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 20.3 bhp at 8000 rpm
- Has transistor controlled type of ignition and 5-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 148 kg
- Overall height of 1075 mm
- Has a mileage of 41.3 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 150 kmph
Price – INR 129000 /- approx
5. KTM 250 Duke
KTM 250 Duke, as you know, is one of the most powerful 250 cc bike available in India today. This bike is tuned and designed to deliver a maximum power of up to 30 bhp and a mileage of 35 kmpl.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 248.76 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 29.6 bhp at 9000 rpm
- Has digital type of ignition and 6-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 161 kg
- Overall height of 1005 mm
- Has a mileage of 35 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 160 kmph
Price – INR 180000 /- approx
4. Kawasaki Z250
The Kawasaki Z250 is one of the most stylish and power bike available on the Indian market today. This bike comes with a 250 cc engine and has a redesigned instrument panel that includes the analog tachometer and a multi-functional LCD screen that can display several data’s at a time.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 249 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 31.5 bhp at 11000 rpm
- Has digital CDI type of ignition and 6-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 168 kg
- Overall height of 1020 mm
- Has a mileage of 28 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 170 kmph
Price – INR 309000 /- approx
3. Bajaj Pulsar 220F
The all-new Avenger comes with a stylish designed and comes with a powerful 220 cc engine that can deliver a power of 21 bhp. One of the notable things about this bike is that it comes with stylish side skirts that make the bike look like sports bike.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 220 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 21 bhp at 8500 rpm
- Has digital twin spark type of ignition and 5-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 150 kg
- Overall height of 1165 mm
- Has a mileage of 38 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 134 kmph
Price – INR 98000 /- approx
2. Yamaha FZ25
Yamaha FZ was introduced nine years ago and the one we have today is the latest version of FZ, the FZ25 comes with a slightly less displacement than the first model and has a stylish exterior design.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 249 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 20.3 bhp at 8000 rpm
- Has transistor controlled type of ignition and 5-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and disc brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 148 kg
- Overall height of 1075 mm
- Has a mileage of 39 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 140 kmph
Price – INR 118500 /- approx
1. Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a cruiser type of bike, which is one of its kinds when it comes to the Indian two-wheeler market. This bike comes with stylish fuel tank and heat shield on the exhaust that makes the bike look stylish and attractive.
- Displacement of engine incorporated – 220 cc
- Designed and tuned to deliver a maximum engine power of 19 bhp at 8400 rpm
- Has digital twin spark type of ignition and 5-speed gearbox
- Disc brake in the front and drum brake in the rear
- Overall kerb weight of 150 kg
- Overall height of 1070 mm
- Has a mileage of 40 kmpl
- Could reach a top speed of 120 kmph
Price – INR 95700 /- approx
Conclusion
Indian two-wheeler market is diverse, however, when it comes to 250 cc bikes, the models available is comparatively very less.
All the bikes listed above come from top manufacturers and are the best available.
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