Best Bikes For College Students

The TVS Raider 125 is a great commuter option. The Raider gets about 55km/l off of its 124.8cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 11.2bhp and 11.2 Nm of torque. The TVS Raider offers a comfortable, not too aggressive sporty stance, with slightly rear-set footpegs. The TVS Raider 125 is a great option for college students looking to cover long distances daily.

The Hero Splendor Plus is Hero’s most successful product and has been in the market for more than a couple of decades. Focusing on the majority of the audience, Hero didn’t keep a very hefty price tag on the motorcycle. The Splendor Plus has a 97.2cc air-cooled engine producing 7.91bhp and 8.05Nm of torque. Since Hero’s focus for this bike was a motorcycle that's not expensive to own, they tuned the engine to give a mileage of 65km/l.

The Hero Xtreme 125R is a great daily commuter with a sporty design. The 125R is powered by a 124.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 11.5bhp and 10.5Nm of torque, offering 60km/l of mileage. The Hero Xtreme 125R offers a comfortable and practical bike option for riders looking for a well-built, fuel-efficient, nimble and sporty commuter.

The Hero Xpulse 200 4V is one of the most versatile and accessible ADV bikes in the market. The Xpulse is powered by a 199.6cc, oil-cooled, 4-valve, single-cylinder OHC engine that produces 18.9bhp and 17.35 Nm of torque. The Xpulse is equipped with 37 mm telescopic front forks with 190mm of travel and an adjustable 10-step mono-shock in the rear with 170 mm of travel. The Xpulse 200 4V is an affordable option for college students who want a bike that can be used for everyday commuting with a mileage of around 40km/l and for fun weekend adventures with its durable suspension.

The KTM Duke 200 is one of the best entry-level naked sports bikes in the world. The Duke 200's 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 24.87bhp and 19.3Nm of torque. The Duke is riding on up-side-down WP front forks and rear mono-shocks that takes the KTM's handling to an incomparable level. The KTM Duke 200's amazing handling and performance make it a great option for college students who are looking for the first bike that is fun and exciting.

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is a great first street-fighter-styled bike. The N250 is loaded with features like switchable traction control and ABS, a digital reverse-LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, dual-channel ABS, a charger port, and LED headlights and taillights. The Pulsar is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine producing 24.1bhp and 21.5Nm of torque parked to a five-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is a great option for college students looking for a tech-filled with great performance and style.

The Yamaha R15 is an amazing fun and light first sports bike. The R15 is powered by Yamaha's 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine that produces 18.1bhp and 14.2 Nm of torque. The Yamaha offers incredible road grip and cornering ability on the track with its 37mm upside-down front forks and rear mono-shock. The R15 is a perfect city bike with a mileage of around 45 km/l and an amazing first-track bike.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is one of the best 400 adventure-styled bikes on the market. Equipped with Royal Enfield's all-new Sherpa 450cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 40bhp and 40 Nm of torque paired to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch The 450 has a TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and Google maps, and ABS controls. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a great option for college students looking to get into motorcycle touring.