Seven low maintenance bikes in India 2023: Hero Splendor Plus, Bajaj Platina 100, and more
There are numerous low-maintenance bikes under the 150 cc segment from several two-wheeler manufacturers, including Hero, Honda, TVS and Bajaj among others. Here we list seven low-maintenance bikes to buy in India.
Hero Splendor Plus
Powered by a 97.2 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke engine, the Hero Splendor Plus is one of the most affordable bikes in India. The estimated maintenance cost of the motorcycle is around Rs 2,750 for two years. Prices for the Hero Splendor range between Rs 74,835 - Rs 76,075 (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
Honda Shine 100
Available at a starting price of Rs 64,900 (ex-showroom), the Honda Shine 100 is equipped with a 98.98 cc air-cooled engine which produces 7.2 hp power and 8.05 Nm torque. The estimated maintenance cost of the Honda Shine 100 in 2 years is approximately Rs 4,500.
TVS Star City Plus
The TVS Star City Plus uses a 110 cc, BS6 engine, generating 8 hp of power and 8.7 Nm of torque. Its price starts from Rs 77,770 (ex-showroom). The estimated maintenance cost of the TVS Star City Plus for 2 years is around Rs 3,188.
Hero HF Deluxe
Equipped with a 97.2 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine, the Hero HF Deluxe ex-showroom price ranges from Rs 62,862 to Rs 70,012 in India. The estimated maintenance cost of the Hero HF Deluxe is approximately Rs 2,500 for 2 years.
TVS Radeon
Offered at a starting price of Rs 62 405(ex-showroom), the TVS Radeon is a commuter motorcycle, powered by a 109.7cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke engine which produces 8.08 hp of power and 8.7 Nm of torque. The estimated maintenance cost of the TVS Radeon for 2 years is around Rs 2,500.
Bajaj Pulsar 125
At its heart, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 uses a 124.4 cc DTS-i engine, generating 11.6 hp power and 10.8 Nm torque. The Bajaj Pulsar 125 price starts from Rs 91,750 (ex-showroom). The estimated maintenance cost of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 for 3 years is Rs 3,390.
Bajaj Platina 100
The Bajaj Platina 100 generates 7.7 hp power and 8.3 Nm torque, thanks to its 102 cc DTS-i engine. Prices for the Bajaj Platina 100 start from Rs 67,808 (ex-showroom). The estimated maintenance cost of the Bajaj Platina 100 for 3 years is Rs 3,390.