With great power comes great responsibility and that is certainly what anyone riding a 250cc bike needs to be. Extremely responsible. If you’re looking for a mean machine that goes fast, then a 250cc is what you need to get. These bikes are good for people who have been riders for a while, not for someone who has just started to ride.
Here are the six best 250cc bikes according to us.
1. Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Price: INR 2,70,000
Mileage: 30 kmpl
Details: The Kawasaki Ninja 250R was introduced in the market by Kawasaki in the year 1983. The bike was introduced as a sports bike for all those who love speed. Since its launch this bike has undergone a number of changes to enhance its look and feel. The bike was last re-launched in 2008 all over the world.
2. Honda CBR 250R
Price: INR 1,50,000
Mileage: 29 kmpl
Details: This is known to be the most affordable motorcycle in this segment. This bike is designed for city riding as well as long distance touring. The six-speed gearbox generates 26bhp power and torque of 22.9Nm. The fuel tank has a 13 liter capacity and is one of the largest in the 250cc segment.
3. Bajaj Pulsar 250
Price: INR 1,50,000
Mileage: 25 kmpl
Details: Bajaj is well known for selling the highest number of bikes in India. The Pulsar 250 launched in 2010 and instantly became quite a hit with bike lovers. This bike is easy to maintain, smooth on roads and comfortable to ride. It comes with superb suspension and disk brakes that manage to keep the bike in control even at top speed.
4. Yamaha Fazer 250
Price: INR 1,25,000
Mileage: 25 kmpl
Details: This is one of the most versatile bikes that you will find in the 250cc range. The Yamaha Fazer 250 happens to be the best selling bike in its category and is an ideal option for Indian roads. Packed with a large fuel injected cylinder it is fast and mean. The bike peaks at 20Nm and still balances well on roads.
5. Hyosung GT250R
Price: INR: 3,02,000
Mileage: 30 kmpl
Details: The Hyosung GT250R is mid range in terms of performance and pricing. The recently launched GT250R is equipped with styling similar to the GT650R. It produces power of 28bhp and torque of 22Nm. The bike is available in three color combinations – red/black, silver/red and white/red.
6. Benelli TNT 25
Price: INR 2,04,000
Mileage: 30.5 kmpl
Details: The Benelli TNT 25 is an entry level model in the Indian market. It stands out of the crowd because of its muscular fuel tank, sculpted bodywork and a vertical headlamp. The engine packs a punch with 28bhp power and torque of 22Nm. The bike is available in two colors – white and red. The bike also comes pre-loaded with adjustable levers, fork protectors, and crash bobbins. There are optional graphical options available to customers as well for an extra cost.
7. Hero MotoCorp HX250R
Price: Rs. 1.4 lakh to 1.6 lakh
The displacement of the bike is 248cc and has 1 cylinder with 6 gears option. The engine can provide maximum 31 bhp power at 9000 rpm. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is 12.9 ltr.
8. Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX-R250)
Price: Rs. 3 Lakh
This bike has 248 cc displacement. The bike has 2 cylinder and 6 gears. Its engine can power 24.7 BHP at 8000 rpm. The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 15 liters.
9. KTM 250 Duke
Price: Rs. 1,91,080
Recently KTM has launched its new bike KTM 250 Duke. With a great and powerful engine of 248.66 cc which is 61 mm stroke, single cylinder and liquid cooled. Its engine is capable of providing a maximum power of 29.60 bhp @ 9,000 rpm and maximum torque of 24 Nm at 7,500 rpm. Both the front and rear wheels have got disk brakes and they are good enough for a Bike.
10. Hero impulse 250
Hero Motocorp soon is going to launched its Hero Impulse model in 250cc engine. The expected price range of this bike is Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 1,60,000.
*All prices mentioned are ex-showroom prices in Mumbai.
