The Best Entry Level Adventure Bikes In India in 2024

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Up until 2015, adventure bikes in India were usually available only in high end premium segments or in YouTube videos. However, entry of Royal Enfield's Himalayan 411 changed the game for the segment. Within the next 4-5 years multiple bike-makers including KTM, Honda, Hero, and even BMW started to see an opportunity in this market.

However, like everything else, not all adventure bikes are the same. Here I present the list of entry level adventure bikes and off-roaders you can fish for in 2024 Indian bike market:

Honda CB200X Sports Red

1. Honda CB200X

  • Engine: 184.4cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 16.1 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 147 kg
  • Torque: 16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
  • Seat Height: 810 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 liters
  • Console: Fully Digital
  • Price: ₹1.47 lakh (Max Ex-showroom)

Hero XPulse 200 4V Metallic Nexus Blue White

2. Hero XPulse 200 4V

  • Engine: 199.6cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 18.9 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 157 kg
  • Torque: 17.35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 825 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 liters
  • Console: Digital with Bluetooth connectivity
  • Price: ₹1.44 lakh (Max Ex-showroom)
KTM 250 Adventure Atlantic Matt Blue

3. KTM 250 Adventure

  • Engine: 248.8cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 29.5 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 177 kg
  • Torque: 24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 855 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 liters
  • Console: Fully Digital with Bluetooth option
  • Price: ₹2.46 lakh (Max Ex-showroom)
Suzuki V-Storm SX250

4. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250

  • Engine: 249cc, Single Cylinder
  • Power: 26.1 bhp
  • Kerb Weight: 167 kg
  • Torque: 22.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
  • Seat Height: 835 mm
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 liters
  • Console: Fully Digital with Bluetooth connectivity
  • Price: ₹2.14 lakh (Max Ex-showroom)

 Comparison Table for Entry Level Adventure Bikes in India

The following table provides a quick comparison of key aspects for each adventure bike in the entry level segment you can buy in India. Hope it helps you differentiate between these entry-level to mid-range adventure motorcycles and choose the best option for you:

Specs Honda CB200X Hero XPulse 200 4V KTM 250 Adventure Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
Engine 184.4cc, Single-cylinder, air-cooled 199.6cc, Single-cylinder, oil-cooled 248.8cc, Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 249cc, Single-cylinder, oil-cooled
Power 17 bhp @ 8,500 rpm 18.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm 29.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm 26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque 16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm 17.35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm 22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Transmission 5-speed 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed
Kerb Weight 147 kg 157 kg 177 kg 167 kg
Seat Height 810 mm 825 mm 855 mm 835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 liters 13 liters 14.5 liters 12 liters
Ground Clearance 167 mm 220 mm 200 mm 205 mm
Console Type Digital Digital Full-color TFT Digital
Brakes Front: 276 mm, Rear: 220 mm Front: 276 mm, Rear: 220 mm Front: 320 mm, Rear: 230 mm Front: 300 mm, Rear: 240 mm
Suspension (Front) USD forks 37 mm Telescopic 43 mm USD forks Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Monoshock 10-step adjustable monoshock WP Apex monoshock 7-step adjustable monoshock
Wheels Alloy Spoke Alloy Alloy
Tyres (Front/Rear) 110/70-R17, 140/70-R17 90/90-21, 120/80-18 100/90-19, 130/80-17 100/90-19, 140/70-17
ABS Single-channel ABS Single-channel ABS Dual-channel ABS Dual-channel ABS
Price (Ex-showroom) ₹1.49 lakh (approx.) ₹1.45 lakh (approx.) ₹2.46 lakh (approx.) ₹2.11 lakh (approx.)

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