Indian bikers have evolved a lot over the years, they are not anymore confined to long road trips. Motorcycles are more than a two-wheeler transport option to people. Even though the categories have expanded, today we have more options in two-wheelers than that of four-wheelers. According to Statista, the sale of two wheelers is increasing rapidly since the last many years. Two wheeler sale were so much high in the financial year 2019, and India’s auto industry sold more than 21 million units.
So, if you are an off-roader who has the thirst for adventure and is in search of a companion to carry you through the rough terrains and uneven lands, then you can check out the bikes on Droom where you will get a lot of options. Several options of adventures bikes with all their features and specifications are mentioned below.
Here are the Top 7 off-road adventure bikes in India:
1. Royal Enfield Himalayan – It is one of the best bikes for cruising through the highways, made ideally for off-roading. A powerful engine with a good suspension is what you will need in your journey and this bike has it. It looks more different from a classic Royal Enfield bike but deserves a stare while gliding through the roads.
| Engine | The Himalayan is powered by a BS6 compliant 411 cc single-cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-cooled, SOHC engine. It can deliver up to a maximum power of 24.3 bhp (17.88 kW) @ 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 32 Nm @ 4000-5000 rpm. |
| Suspension | In front, there is Telescopic suspension and in the back, it has Monoshock suspension |
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹2.05 Lakhs |
| Brakes | There are disc brakes at both ends |
| Ground clearance | It has a ground clearance of 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | The wheelbase is 1465 mm |
| Mileage | It offers an average mileage of around 30.5 – 36 Kmpl |
2. KTM 390 Adventure – The Austrian motorcycle brand has entered the off-road segment recently with their off-roader KTM 390 Adventure. It is one of the advanced motorcycles on the list. The aggressive looks inspired by the rally bikes gives it a more strong character.
| Engine | The KTM 390 Adventure is powered by a BS6 compliant 373 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke engine. It can produce a maximum power of 32 kW (43hp) and maximum torque of 37Nm. |
| Suspension | In the front, there is a WP APEX 43 suspension and at the back, there is a Monoshock suspension. |
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of KTM 390 Adventure is ₹3.13 Lakhs |
| Brakes | The front brake is a Four Piston radial fixed calliper and the rear brake is a Single Piston floating calliper. |
| Ground clearance | The ground clearance of this bike is 200 mm |
| Wheelbase | The wheelbase is 1430 mm |
| Mileage | It offers an average mileage of around 28 Kmpl |
3. Hero Xpulse 200 – This cross roader from Hero will drive you through the muddy terrains and dirt roads. It is designed specifically for offbeat roads, you can also ride it in the city traffic as well. This bike is the successor of Hero Impulse, which was a flop. But Xpulse did pretty well with its specifications and features. The tubular diamond frame of it also looks good.
| Engine | The Xpulse is powered by a BS6 compliant Oil cooled, 4 Stroke, 2 Valve, Single Cylinder 200 CC engine. It can deliver a max power of 13.3 kW (17.8 bhp) @ 8500 rpm and max torque of 16.45 Nm @ 6500 rpm. | |||
| Suspension | It has a Telescopic suspension with Double DU Bush at the front and 10 steps Rider adjustable Monoshock at the back. | |||
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of Hero Xpulse is ₹1.45 Lakhs. | |||
| Brakes | There are disc brakes at both ends | |||
| Ground clearance | The ground clearance is 220 mm | |||
| Wheelbase | It has a wheelbase of 1410 mm | |||
| Mileage | It offers an average mileage of 49 Kmpl (ARAI claimed) | |||
4. Kawasaki KLX110 – This bike was designed especially for youngsters and mini-moto fans. It can handle a maximum weight of 70 kg. It is one of the entry-level road bikes from Kawasaki. There is only one colour variant of this bike and that is Lime Green.
| Engine | The Kawasaki KLX110 is powered by a 112 cc air-cooled, 4 strokes SOHC two-valve single-cylinder engine. It can produce a maximum power of 5.4 kW @ 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.0 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Suspension | In the front are 30 mm Telescopic fork suspension and in the back are single shock/ 110 mm suspension |
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of Kawasaki KLX110 is ₹3 Lakhs |
| Brakes | There are drum brakes at both ends |
| Ground clearance | It has a ground clearance of 215 mm |
| Wheelbase | The wheelbase is 1075 mm |
| Mileage | It offers an average mileage of around is 20 Kmpl |
5. KTM 250 Adventure – The 250 Adventures is the most affordable adventure bike in Austria. This off-road bike is placed just below the KTM 390 Adventure. It can be used for both daily commuting and off-roading.
| Engine | It is powered by a BS6 compliant liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 250 cc engine. It can produce a maximum torque of 24 Nm and a maximum power of 22 kW. |
| Suspension | In the front, there are WP APEX 43 suspension and in the back, there is a Monoshock suspension |
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of this off-road bike is ₹2.5 Lakhs |
| Brakes | The front brakes are a four-piston radial fixed calliper and the rear brakes are a single-piston floating calliper |
| Ground clearance | It has a ground clearance of 200 mm |
| Wheelbase | The wheelbase is 1430 mm |
| Mileage | It offers an average mileage of 35 Kmpl |
6. Hero Xpulse 200T – The latest Hero Xpulse bikes 200T is the backpacker’s companion. It is packed with safety features like a single-channel ABS. Roam around new locations and explore the unexplored with this off-road bike.
| Engine | It is powered by a BS6 compliant 200 cc Oil cooled 4 strokes 2 Valve OHC engine. It can produce maximum power up to 13.3 kW/18.1 ps @ 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 16.15 Nm @6500 rpm.
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| Suspension | In the front are Telescopic suspension with anti-friction bush and at the back are 7 steps Rider adjustable Monoshock suspension |
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of Hero Xpulse 20T is ₹1.16 Lakhs. |
| Brakes | There are disc brakes at both ends |
| Ground clearance | The ground clearance of this off-road bike is 178 mm |
| Wheelbase | It has a wheelbase of 1393 mm |
| Mileage | This bike offers an average mileage of around 40 Kmpl |
7. BMW G 310 GS – ThE G 310 GS is your runaway partner. Explore the city and its off roads with this adventurer.
| Engine | This bike is powered by a BS6 compliant 313cc Water-cooled, single-cylinder four-valve single-cylinder engine. It delivers a maximum power of 33.3 Bhp @9250 rpm and maximum torque of 28 Nm @ 7500 rpm. |
| Suspension | The front and rear suspensions are 180 mm |
| Price | The average Ex-Showroom price of BMW G 310 GS is ₹3 Lakhs |
| Brakes | There are disc brakes at both ends |
| Ground clearance | The ground clearance is 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | It has a wheelbase of 1420 mm |
| Mileage | It offers an average mileage of 32.86 Kmpl (ARAI claimed) |
Conclusion
On basis of the trending and the most popular off-road adventure bikes in 2021, we have sorted the list above. It might get a bit difficult to sort out because all of them gives a tough competition to each other when it comes to features. Adventures are wonderful and gave a memorable experience for lifetime, but one should take care of few things while driving on adventures trips to avoid the bike accidents. Choose the one which fits your requirement and get your bag pack for an off-road adventure. Happy Off-roading!!
