Best Bikes You Can Under Rs 7 Lakh in India

The Indian motorcycle market under Rs 7 lakh includes a range of middleweight models across different categories, featuring parallel-twin engines, liquid cooling, six-speed gearboxes and advanced braking hardware. This price bracket currently features offerings from Honda, Kawasaki and Aprilia, covering adventure, sport and cruiser styles with modern chassis designs and electronic rider aids.

Honda NX 500 is priced at Rs 6.33 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 471 cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin engine producing 46.9bhp at 8,500 rpm and 43Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and multiplate wet clutch. It uses a steel diamond frame, Showa 41 mm USD front forks and a Pro-link rear monoshock. Braking is handled by dual 296 mm front discs and a 240 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS and Emergency Stop Signal. The bike rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, has 181 mm ground clearance, 196 kg kerb weight and a 17.5-litre fuel tank.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 is priced at Rs 5.66 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a 451 cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine with 44.7bhp at 9,000 rpm and 42.6Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, connected to a 6-speed transmission with wet multi-disc clutch. The motorcycle uses a high-tensile steel trellis frame, 41 mm telescopic front forks and a Uni-Trak rear suspension. Braking includes a 310 mm front disc and 220 mm rear disc. It features 17-inch wheels, 145 mm ground clearance, a 14-litre fuel tank and a 171 kg curb mass.

Kawasaki Eliminator

Kawasaki Eliminator is priced at Rs 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom) and uses the same 451 cc parallel-twin engine, producing 44.7bhp at 9,000 rpm and 42.6Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. Power is sent through a 6-speed return-shift gearbox with wet multi-disc clutch. The bike is built on a trellis steel frame, features a telescopic front fork and rear swingarm and rides on 18-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels. Braking includes a 310 mm front disc and 240 mm rear disc. It has a 735 mm seat height, 13-litre fuel tank, 150 mm ground clearance and 176 kg curb weight.

Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457 is priced at Rs 4.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 457 cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine with ride-by-wire, delivering 46.9bhp at 9,400 rpm and 43.5Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm. The motorcycle features a dual beam aluminium frame, 41 mm USD adjustable front forks and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock. Braking is managed by a 320 mm front disc with ByBre radial caliper and a 220 mm rear disc. It has a 13-litre fuel tank, 800 mm seat height and 175 kg wet weight. Standard features include LED lighting, traction control, dual-channel ABS, riding modes and a 5-inch TFT display.