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Top 5 150cc fuel efficient bikes
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Striking the right balance between performance and efficiency doesn't come easy. Here are five 150cc bikes that provide adequate power to the rider without denting the monthly fuel budget
Time was when 150cc bikes used to be the only ‘sporty’ bikes around, offering performance-deprived Indian youth some cheap speed thrills. In fact, the evolution of high-end bikes took place with the inception of some of the best mid-performers. Now, as the industry has grown with new entrants, styling and power has been rightfully mated with fuel efficiency. Starting from the bottom, here is a lowdown on the fuel efficient mid-performers.
No 5) Hero CBZ Xtreme; Mileage: 55kmpl
The icon of its times went through a number of facelifts which finally led to the birth of CBZ Xtreme. The break-up between Honda and Hero did not quite affect the bike’s image and cult following. But, at the same time, with its quirky looks it is not the most wanted in our list. With a mileage figure of 55kmpl, the resurrected CBZ does not make it real far with a 12.1 litre fuel tank, however the 14.4PS engine pulls out a decent 12.8Nm of torque and gets a 0-60km/h mark in 5 seconds.
No 4) Honda Unicorn; Mileage: 58kmpl
Japanese bike maker, Honda got the balance just right with the Unicorn. Powered by a 149cc petrol engine, it manages to deliver 13.4PS @ 8000rpm with torque figures at 12.7Nm @ 5500rpm. But, despite this, the two-wheeler is just not enough to get a mileage figure higher than 58kmpl. That said, the Unicorn is one reliable and robust machine.
No 3) Yamaha FZ16; Mileage: 60.3kmpl
While the R15 took 150cc bikes to an all new level, the high price behind the technology did put it on the backseat with the competition. The naked street FZ16 is one off the block, muscular looking, yet a nimble bike that is an affordable good looking machine. Delivering 14PS of power @ 7500 rpm with a maximum torque of 13.6 Nm @ 6000rpm, the FZ took street biking to a new level with its styling and poise. However, the weight of the bike did cut down a bit on efficiency that could have been more than 60.3kmpl.
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harish
very useful website
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heh
bal chodanir site
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sarath
choosing gs 150R is good option... it weights more if u can manage it then go for it..gs150R is good in comfort,mileage,quality.u may also go for unicorn, the robust machine
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abhishek
who da hell has told yu dat yamaha fz gives 60 mileage????Y? Do yu ppl give wrong information?
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Arun
GS-150R rocks in performance... Steady, Smooth, and Superb Mileage...
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