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Everything you need to know before buying a Cruiser bike under 5 lakhs in India.

1- ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC

As we all know Royal Enfield is always known for their build quality, power, brand’s loyalty, excellent after sale service, good resale values etc. many people prefer Royal Enfield for everyday rides as well as touring. Due to its reasonable price and pocket friendly maintenance. The classic model of Royal Enfield comes in 2 variants (350cc and 500cc). classic 350 generates 19.8 bhp with 28 nm of torque and classic 500 generates 27 bhp with 41 nm of torque. Company claims the mile age of 35 – 40 kmpl. Classic 350 can touch the top speed of 120 kmph and classic 500 can touch the top speed of 130 kmph. With its correct riding posture, which is quite comfortable this can be chosen for daily riding. With only disadvantage being heating-up and while cruising, it gives less pick speed.

Rs 1,53,000 – 2,15,900 Ex-showroom prices

2- JAWA (CLASSIC AND 42)

After 24 years Jawa came back to India with a two-wheeler. In 1994 Jawa shut their company off due to other rivals and lack of labours. Last year in 2018 Jawa introduced its 4 stroke motorbikes namely Classic 300, 42 and Perak Bobber. The Jawa 42 and Classic both are based on same platform, both of them have 293 cc engine which generates 27 bhp with 28 nm of torque. Jawa is also known for its single cylinder motorbike having 6 gears and twin exhaust and the top speed of 135 kmph. The Perak Bobber is yet to launch sooner or later this year. Jawa claims the mileage of 35 kmpl. A lot of people are excited to purchase the Jawa Motor Bikes again it quite good with the riding posture and great for touring and riding on highways. The ex-showroom price is around Rs 1,55,000 – 1,64,000.

3- UM RENEGADE (COMMANDO AND SPORT S)

Few years ago, an American two-wheeler company named United Motors (UM) came to India and presents there 2 motorbikes (Renegade Commando and Renegade Sport S) these 2 motor bikes also have same platform and same engine. Both of them having 279cc single cylinder engine which generates 24.8 bhp with 23 nm of torque and the top speed of 125 kmph. UM Renegade Commando have good build as compared to Sport S, where Commando have metal body and the Sport S have Fiber body. Well you can pick one of them, but the company can still need to improve their products to get more public attentions and opinions.  The price is starts at Rs 1,66,000 – 1,82,000.

4- SUZUKI INTRUDER 150 Fi

First Suzuki is producing their high-end bikes like GSX-S1000 and replicate some new model into 150cc and 250cc motorbikes. And the brand intruder having 1800cc engine then company replicate a new 150cc engine and produced Intruder 150 Fi. This bike has very relaxing riding position as a cruiser need. Cushion of seats are excellent; anybody can take a long trip on this bike easily. You can cruise on 80 – 100 kmph speed but at this speed rider feels vehicle’s vibration and lack of power in it. It comes with 154cc engine with 5 gears and generates 14.6 bhp with 14 nm of torque. We can say this is the lightest weight bike in this list. And its light weight can provide it a good mileage of 40 – 45 kmpl. The Suzuki intruder 150 Fi is priced at Rs 1,10,000.

5- HARLEY DAVIDSON (STREET 750)

As we all know Harley Davidson always known for their power, build quality, features, brand’s loyalty, excellent after sale service and good resale values. Riding a Harley Davidson is one of the most relaxing and luxurious things. Most of the people prefer other models of Harley Davidson but street 750 have its own reputation in Indian market. Most of the youngster’s love street 750 due to its looks, power, loud sound etc. we can say this is the heaviest bike in this list, either it’s weight or displacement. So, the street 750 comes with749cc, twin cylinder heavy engine which generates almost 53 bhp with 59 nm of torque which results in its massive performance. It has 13 litres of fuel tank capacity, and you can go at-least 260 -320 km with full tank.   The ex-showroom is priced at Rs 5,25,000.