Choosing bikes that are - Easy on the wallet, high on mileage!

1. Choosing bikes that are - Easy on the wallet, high on mileage! There is always a part of us that feels a pinch when we drive to the petrol pump to refuel. It is quite tough to manage costs with rising fuel costs too and most of the time you are without any control of the matching these costs. The priceof bikes in India plays an important role in choosing the bike too because of this very reason. How to make the tough choice? With a short list of the best options available! 1.Hero Honda Splendour Ismart Bike: The bike has been known as the bike of all ages and one that can be used in any market in any city. There has been a reason for this performance too – the great mileage and the bike price. With a 97.2cc engine that does support idle start stop technology, the savings are amazing. A mileage of 91 km per litre is one of the best in the market and especially at bike prices of Rs 52,000/-. 2.Mahindra Centuro: Quite obvious that this bike has stood out in the crowd, but there is significant reason for this also. The flip key, the great looking lamps and a digital instrument cluster are all part of a great package. The bike pushes through a 107cc engine that is a single cylinder with a four speed gearbox. The best part of the bike is the price tag at Rs 49,000/- though the down side is maintenance. When compared to price of bikes in India, this is a definite winner. 3.Bajaj Platina CT 100: If you are looking for a bike that gives great mileage, this bike has to be in the fray. With a 99.3cc single cylinder

2. engine, this air cooled bike is great with city power and makes a very comfortable ride even through traffic. An amazing mileage of 102 km per litre is what is in store when you use this bike. Quite competitive as compared to other bike prices in India, the Bajaj Platina is available at Rs 31,000/- (ex showroom Delhi). Definitely the best in its class and a bike that would be good on maintenance. One of the main scores of this bike is that you are able to avail great maintenance advantages since you have many service centres from Bajaj across each city. With the price of bikes in India rising, it makes sense to invest in a bike that you would be looking to own for a long period of time and one that makes economical sense even on the mileage front. Looking at the average cost per kilometre is extremely important when you are buying a bike today. Having said that, it is also important to keep an eye on the engine specs and the power so that it is apt for a city ride!