Best Adventure Motorcycles You Can Buy Under Rs 3 Lakh in India

Adventure motorcycles have seen steady demand in India, with several manufacturers offering models that balance city use with occasional off-road riding. Buyers now have multiple options under Rs 3 lakh, each differing in engine performance, equipment and riding setup. Here is a quick look at five models in this price band, based on the latest price after GST revision.

The Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX is priced at Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that produces 26.1 bhp and 22.2 Nm of torque paired with a 6-speed transmission. The motorcycle weighs 167 kg and offers 205 mm of ground clearance with an 835 mm seat height. It uses telescopic front suspension, a rear monoshock and disc brakes at both ends. Tyre sizes include 100/90-19 at the front and 140/70-17 at the rear, both tubeless.

The 2025 Yezdi Adventure is priced at Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom). It runs a 334cc liquid-cooled engine delivering 29.2 bhp and 29.9 Nm of torque, supported by revised gear ratios. The bike offers 220 mm ground clearance, an 815 mm seat height and a 15.5-litre fuel tank. Features include digital instrumentation, traction control, switchable ABS modes (Road, Rain and Off-Road), Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and an adjustable windscreen. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic front forks and a linked rear monoshock with preload adjustment.

The Hero Xpulse 210 4V starts at Rs 1.62 lakh (ex-showroom). It uses a 210cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine making 24.2 bhp, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and an assist-and-slipper clutch. The motorcycle offers 210mm front and 205mm rear suspension travel, supported by a semi-double cradle frame. The base variant gets single-channel ABS with three modes, while the top variant gets dual-channel ABS. Instrumentation includes a 4.2-inch LCD or a 4.2-inch TFT screen depending on the variant. It rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels.

The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is available at Rs 2.68 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 398cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that develops 39.4 bhp and 37.5 Nm of torque paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Suspension travel is rated at 150mm at both ends via USD front forks and a rear monoshock. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 185 kg, a 13-litre fuel tank and an 835 mm seat height. Braking is handled by a 320 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc, both with ABS. It uses an analogue speedometer with an integrated LCD display.

The KTM 250 Adventure is priced at Rs 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom). It runs a 249cc liquid-cooled engine producing 30.5 bhp and 25 Nm of torque paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike features WP Apex suspension with 200 mm travel at the front and 205 mm at the rear. Rider aids include off-road ABS, ride-by-wire, quickshifter+ and a slipper clutch. It weighs 176 kg, offers 228 mm of ground clearance, has an 825 mm seat height and carries a 14.5-litre fuel tank.

The Honda NX200 is priced at Rs 1.55 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle uses a 184.4cc engine producing 16.7 bhp and 15.7 Nm paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It features USD front forks, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS and a kerb weight of 148 kg. Ground clearance is rated at 167 mm and seat height at 810 mm. The NX200 carries a 12-litre fuel tank and runs on 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear tyres.