Top 5 Best Commuter Bikes In India 2023

Bajaj Auto is one of the leading motorcycle brands in India. The bikes made by Bajaj are stylish, durable, reasonably priced and fuel efficient. Bajaj offers a compact sports bikes, sports commuter bikes, an E-scooter, cruiser bikes, street bikes and endurance bikes.

This post, however, will shine a light on some of the best commuter bikes that Bajaj Auto has on offer for Indians. Here goes:

 

  1. Bajaj CT 125X

Bajaj CT 125X | Bajaj Auto Finance

The CT 125X is one of the best-selling commuter bikes that is also known for its fuel efficiency.

The real-world mileage of this motorcycle is 60 KMPL. Bajaj Auto offers this commuter bike in two trims. The base trim costs Rs. 87,455 and the top trim costs Rs. 90,972. Please note that the prices mentioned above are ex-showroom only. The engine powering this motorcycle is a 124.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected, BS6-compliant unit. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 10.7 bhp and 11 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers this motorcycle with a front disc brake. The rear wheel, however, is paired with a drum brake. For additional road safety, this bike comes with a combined braking system as a standard option. The dry weight of this motorcycle is 131.5 KGs. The fuel tank on this bike is designed to hold 11 litres of petrol.

 

  1. Bajaj Pulsar 125

Bajaj Pulsar 125 | Bajaj Auto Finance

The Pulsar 125 is the entry-level model in the Pulsar range. The real-world mileage of this motorcycle is 50 KMPL. Bajaj offers the Pulsar 125 in 6 trims. The base trim costs Rs. 97,342. The top trim costs Rs. 1, 09,023. The prices mentioned here are ex-showroom only. The engine powering this motorcycle is a 124.4cc BS6 unit. The engine has a single cylinder and is cooled by air. The engine is also equipped with a fuel injection system for added performance and efficiency. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 11.64 bhp and 10.8 Nm respectively. The OEM offers this bike with front disc and rear drum brakes. ABS is missing in this bike, however; Bajaj has equipped the Pulsar 125 with its patented combined braking system technology. The dry weight of this motorcycle is 142 KGs. The fuel tank installed in this motorcycle is designed to hold 11.5 litres of petrol.

 

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  1. Bajaj CT110X

Bajaj CT 110X | Bajaj Auto Finance

One of the best commuter bikes from Bajaj is the CT110X. The bike is based on the CT 110. The difference between the CT110 and the CT110X is the latter entails purposeful styling elements.

The CT110X has a pretty attention-grabbing rear fender. The front fender of the bike has been revised as well. The front fender sits slightly higher above the front wheel. The fender is finished in matte black.

The bike comes with a headlamp cowl with an integrated LED DRL. Bajaj also equipped the handlebar of the bike with a handlebar brace. The bike also comes with a large engine guard as well as a sump guard.

Being one of the best commuter bikes in India, the CT110X also comes equipped with a rear luggage rack. Bajaj states that the rear luggage rack can haul parcels weighing up to 7 KGs. The bike also comes equipped with two pillion footrests and thick thigh pads.

The engine on the bike continues to be the same 115cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected unit. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 8.48bhp and 9.81Nm respectively. The engine is paired with a 4-speed transmission.

 

Additional Read: Top 5 Best City Bikes In India 2023

 

  1. Bajaj Platina 110

Bajaj Platina 110 | Bajaj Auto Finance

The next best-budget commuter bike is the Platina 110. Apart from being an affordable motorcycle, the Platina 110 also happens to be a safe motorcycle. The bike is the only 110 CC motorcycle currently available in India that comes with single-channel ABS and front disc brakes. The rear wheel of the bike however is paired with a 110mm drum brake. One can also buy a more affordable trim of this bike that comes with front and rear drum brakes.

In terms of styling cues, the cheap commuter bike retained its familiar avatar. The bike continues to come from the factory with a halogen headlight. An LED DRL is added to increase the appeal of the bike. The bike also comes with knuckle guards and quilted seats as standard fitment. The bike’s front wheel is paired with a telescopic fork suspension. The rear wheel is paired with two Nitrox spring-on-spring suspensions. Bajaj also equipped the bike with alloy wheels and wrapped them up with tubeless tyres.

The engine powering the bike is a 115 cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air-cooled unit. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 8.4bhp and 9.81Nm. The engine is paired with a five-speed gearbox.

 

  1. Bajaj Platina 100

Bajaj Platina 100 | Bajaj Auto Finance

Another good commuter bike from Bajaj Auto is the Platina 100. This is an entry-level bike that Bajaj developed primarily for rural market segments. The bike is offered in both kick-start and electric-start versions. Bajaj offers the bike with knuckle guards as well.

The engine powering the bike is a BS6-compliant, fuel-injected, air-cooled, 102cc unit. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 7.8bhp and 8.34Nm respectively. The engine is paired with a four-speed gearbox. The fuel tank on the bike is designed to hold 13 litres of petrol. The real-world mileage of the bike is 75 KMPL.

Bajaj also made sure that the suspensions of this commuter road bike are capable of handling the questionable rural Indian roads. This is the reason why, the front and rear suspensions of the bike come with long suspension travel factors. Both the front and rear suspensions of the bike offer a supple ride with or without a pillion rider.

The seat on the bike is well-padded, properly contoured and spacious. The bike also comes equipped with directional tyres as well as rubber footpads for additional comfort. The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. The base trim of the bike comes with front and rear drum brakes. The top trim (electric-start) of the bike can be bought with a front disc and rear drum brake setup.

To learn more about the bikes, please visit a Bajaj bike dealership today.

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