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Best used bikes in India

9 discontinued or older models that make far more sense used than new. Prices below reflect what genuinely well-kept, single-owner examples trade for — not optimistic classified listings.

The 7-point used bike checklist

  1. 1. Match chassis and engine numbers to the RC book
  2. 2. Confirm no pending hypothecation or loan
  3. 3. Check accident and challan history on the Parivahan portal
  4. 4. Cold-start the engine yourself, never a pre-warmed bike
  5. 5. Inspect tyre date codes, fork seals, chain slack and disc wear
  6. 6. Test ride at least 5 km including one hard 50-0 kmph stop
  7. 7. Budget ₹500-1,500 for RC transfer and move insurance within 14 days
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 cruiser motorcycle in India — 19.03 PS engine, 38-42 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,73,000
Used pick

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

Cruiser · Bajaj

The cheapest way to a relaxed cruiser riding position

3.4(27 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,73,000
Used
₹62,000+
Power
19.03 PS
Mileage
38-42 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹4,433/mo

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 sport motorcycle in India — 39 PS engine, 26-30 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹3,96,000
Used pick

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Sport · Kawasaki

The twin-cylinder scream nothing else here can match

3.7(55 reader ratings)
On-road
₹3,96,000
Used
₹1,75,000+
Power
39 PS
Mileage
26-30 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹10,148/mo

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Bajaj Pulsar 220F semi-faired sport motorcycle in India — 20.4 PS engine, 38-42 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,66,000
Used pick

Bajaj Pulsar 220F

Semi-Faired Sport · Bajaj

The fastest Indian, still a used-market legend

3.6(62 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,66,000
Used
₹55,000+
Power
20.4 PS
Mileage
38-42 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹4,254/mo

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Honda CB Hornet 160R naked street motorcycle in India — 15.6 PS engine, 45-50 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,22,000
Used pick

Honda CB Hornet 160R

Naked Street · Honda

The used 160 that refuses to break

3.5(49 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,22,000
Used
₹45,000+
Power
15.6 PS
Mileage
45-50 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹3,126/mo

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Yamaha FZ25 naked street motorcycle in India — 20.8 PS engine, 38-43 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,72,000
Used pick

Yamaha FZ25

Naked Street · Yamaha

A 250 with 40 kmpl manners

3.4(24 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,72,000
Used
₹78,000+
Power
20.8 PS
Mileage
38-43 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹4,408/mo

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X cruiser motorcycle in India — 19.8 PS engine, 33-37 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,92,000
Used pick

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

Cruiser · Royal Enfield

The old-school thump with a 20-litre tank

3.4(21 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,92,000
Used
₹85,000+
Power
19.8 PS
Mileage
33-37 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹4,920/mo

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Hero Karizma ZMR sport tourer motorcycle in India — 20.1 PS engine, 35-40 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,29,000
Used pick

Hero Karizma ZMR

Sport Tourer · Hero

The nostalgia buy with genuine touring ability

3.5(19 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,29,000
Used
₹38,000+
Power
20.1 PS
Mileage
35-40 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹3,306/mo

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 naked motorcycle in India — 47 PS engine, 24-28 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹3,58,000
Used pick

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Naked · Royal Enfield

The cheapest way into a proper 650cc twin

3.6(66 reader ratings)
On-road
₹3,58,000
Used
₹1,75,000+
Power
47 PS
Mileage
24-28 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹9,174/mo

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Honda Unicorn 160 commuter motorcycle in India — 12.91 PS engine, 48-53 kmpl mileage and on-road price around ₹1,34,000
Used pick

Honda Unicorn 160

Commuter · Honda

The most boring bike here, and the hardest to kill

3.4(94 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,34,000
Used
₹52,000+
Power
12.91 PS
Mileage
48-53 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹3,434/mo

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