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In this article on Best Cruiser bikes in India, we give you a list of the best cruisers in India that you can take under Rs 2 Lakh. We give you the price, features and specs of these cruisers in this article. Bikes such as Bajaj Avenger, Royal Enfield Thunderbird and more are included in this article. 

Cruiser bikes are used by bikes since a long time for long touring journeys. The long endearing journeys are often comfortable by a cruiser’s sitting position, riding stance and the backrest for the pillion rider. Globally, there are a lot of cruiser brands are popular, but in India only a specific number is. Most of the Indians prefer the Royal Enfield bikes and if they want a cheaper cruiser, they have the Avenger. However, with time many cruisers have succeeded in entering this competition. So, here we present you the list of best cruiser bikes in India under Rs 2 Lakhs. The list includes some old-timers and some modern cruisers. Check out the list and pick one for yourself.

Best Cruiser Bikes in India – Royal Enfield Thunderbird

Model	Royal Enfield Thunderbird
Price	Rs 1.45 Lakhs to Rs 1.88 Lakhs
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	350cc/500cc Twin-spark
Power	19.8 BHP/27 BHP
Torque	28 Nm/43 Nm
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Average Mileage	35 KMPL/30 KMPL

The ruler of the highways has been on sale since Y2K. Not the virus, I meant the start of the 21st century. The Royal Enfield Thunderbird has been the number one choice of customers who cherish cruising along long highways, absent from the chaos-ridden cities. Topping our list of best cruiser bikes in India, the Thunderbird was recently updated with funky new colours in contrast with matte black. The new Thunderbird X twins offer the same highway cruising capability while being more city-friendly for versatile use. Available to order in both 350cc and 500cc versions with the former developing 19.8 hp and 28 Nm and the latter making 27 hp and 43 Nm. The Thunderbird range in India starts around INR 1.45 lakh and goes all the way to INR 1.88 lakh ex-showroom.

Also Read: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Price, Features, Specs- All You Need To Know

Best Cruiser Bikes In India – Royal Enfield Classic

Model	Royal Enfield Classic
Price	Rs 1.35 Lakhs to Rs 1.90 Lakhs
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	350cc/500cc Twin-spark
Power	19.8 BHP/27 BHP
Torque	28 Nm/43 Nm
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Average Mileage	35 KMPL/30 KMPL

Taking the second position in our best cruiser in India report is the Thunderbird’s cousin, the Classic. It is not an exact cruiser, but qualifies as such in the Indian markets. Much like its elder sibling, the Classic too offers funky new colours to appeal to the young crowd. While both bikes share the same engines, the classic is more popular of the two as its comfortable both in the city and out on the highway. It has earned its name hard as at a time, this was the only bike that could take one to the beautiful city of Leh. The torture of the bike and rider go through each year travelling the same patch is beyond imagination. Yet, the Bullet has been doing it for over a decade now. If not the best, the Royal Enfield Bullet is beyond any doubt the most versatile cruiser in the nation.

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The Classic is powered by a 350cc and a 500cc engine, with the former developing 19.8 hp and 28 Nm while the latter making 27 hp and 43 Nm. The Classic is the highest selling model by Royal Enfield and trust me, you can never go wrong with this one. The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic ranges between INR 1.35 lakh to INR 1.90 lakh.

Best Cruiser Bikes In India – Bajaj Avenger Series

 

Model	Bajaj Avenger
Price	Rs 85,997 to Rs 94,366
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	180cc/220cc DTS-i
Power	15.3 BHP/18.7 BHP
Torque	13.7 Nm/17.5 Nm
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Average Mileage	45 KMPL/40 KMPL

Bajaj updated its Avenger series comprehensively this year. The new Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220, Avenger Street 180 are the cruiser models by Bajaj on sale right now. The design updates for 2018 included LED DRL, blacked-out alloy wheels, new graphics and a new grab rail. The 220’s analogue instrument cluster gets replaced by a digital one with orange backlit on the Street and blue on the Cruise. The Bajaj Avenger series offer long-distance cruising capabilities in a pocket-friendly and considerably lighter package.

Also Read: 2018 Bajaj Avenger Street 180 Pros And Cons- Things to Know Before Buying This Cruiser

If you don’t like the long stroke engines of Royal Enfield, the Avenger series might be a good option for you. The Bajaj Avenger Street 180 employs a 180cc DTSi engine that makes 15.3 bhp and 13.7 Nm. The Avenger 220 is powered by a 220cc engine with a max output of 18.7 bhp and 17.5 Nm. While the Avenger 180 series start at INR 85,997, the Avenger 220 series start at INR 94,366. The asking price alone for these products make them one of the top contenders in our report of best cruisers in India.

Best Cruiser Bikes In India – UM Renegade Classic

Model	UM Renegade Classic
Price	Rs 1.89 Lakhs
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	279cc
Power	25 BHP
Torque	23 Nm
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Average Mileage	40 KMPL

The new boy in town, UM, directly locked its horns with Royal Enfield upon launch here. Their product lineup targeted customers directly from Royal Enfield’s hands. While making a boom with over 10,000 pre-bookings done online, UM failed to impress the public with the sales dropping soon enough. The UM Renegade is not a lousy product rather offers a great bang for the buck. Powering the cruiser is a 279cc engine making 25 hp and 23 Nm. The UM Renegade Classic range starts at INR 1.89 lakh in India.

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Best Cruiser Bikes In India – Suzuki Intruder 150

Model	Suzuki Intruder 150
Price	Rs 99,995 to Rs 1.06 Lakhs
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	154.9cc
Power	14.6 BHP
Torque	14 Nm
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Average Mileage	54 KMPL

Currently, the laugh of the town, the Suzuki Intruder 150 borrows its name from the legendary cruiser from the automaker. While the original Intruder is available with 800cc and above engines, the 150 simply seems awkward. The Intruder 150 borrows its underpinnings from the Gixxer and the 150 cc engine is good for 14.1 PS and 14 Nm. The quirky looks of the Suzuki cruiser were supposed to impress its customers but rather became a joke amongst the international media upon launch. With prices starting at INR 1.00 lakh, the Intruder 150 offers single-channel ABS for added safety.

Must Read: Suzuki Intruder 150 Price, Mileage, Features- All You Need To Know

Best Cruiser Bikes In India – Bajaj Dominar 400

Model	Bajaj Dominar 400
Price	Rs 1.46 Lakhs to Rs 1.58 Lakhs
Fuel	Petrol
Engine	379cc
Power	34.5 BHP
Torque	35 Nm
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Average Mileage	27 KMPL

They call Bajaj Dominar 400, a ‘power cruiser’. Well, it lives up to its nickname as Dominar is truly a beast machine. It is currently one of the emerging bikes in India. Bajaj Domimar is a 400 CC powered half cruiser-half sports bike. It can easily be the cheapest option in its segment. Dominar 400 runs on a 373 CC Liquid Cooled engine that produces 34.5 BHP wort of power and 35 Nm worth of torque. Dominar delivers a claimed mileage of 27 KMPL with a riding range of around 350 Kms. It comes with features like Split Reverse LCD Display, Automatic LED Headlamps, Dual Channel ABS, Fully Digital Instrument Cluster and more. Dominar 400 is aggressively priced starting from Rs 1.46 Lakh for the standard variant to Rs 1.58 Lakh for the ABS variant (both prices ex-showroom).

Best Cruiser Bikes In India – Overview

Model	Price	Engine	Mileage
Royal Enfield Thunderbird	Rs 1.45 Lakhs to Rs 1.88 Lakhs	350cc/500cc	35 KMPL/30 KMPL
Royal Enfield Classic	Rs 1.35 Lakhs to Rs 1.90 Lakhs	350cc/500cc	35 KMPL/30 KMPL
Bajaj Avenger	Rs 85,997 to Rs 94,663	180cc/220cc	45 KMPL/40 KMPL
Suzuki Intruder 150	Rs 99,995 to Rs 1.06 Lakhs	154.9cc	54 KMPL
Bajaj Dominar 400	Rs 1.46 Lakhs to Rs 1.58 Lakhs	379cc	25 KMPL

We hope this list helps you decide your next perfect cruiser for the upcoming Leh season. Leave your feedback in the comments section below.

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