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Best Naked Bikes in India 2026

Naked street bikes are the largest performance category in India — 45 models from 18 brands, from Rs.88,137 for the Hero Glamour X 125 to Rs.24.56 lakh at the top, with engines from 124cc to 1158cc.

A naked bike is simply one without full bodywork: upright bars, a normal riding position and the engine on display. That geometry makes it the most practical way to buy performance in India, because the same engine in a naked frame is more comfortable in traffic, cheaper to insure and far cheaper to repair after a fall than its faired equivalent, which is why the category outsells faired bikes so heavily here.

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Why nakeds outsell faired bikes here

Three practical reasons. The upright riding position puts your weight on the seat rather than your wrists, which matters enormously in stop-start traffic. Visibility is better, because you sit higher and are not tucked behind a screen. And with no fairing, a tip-over costs a lever and a scuffed tank rather than a set of panels.

The trade-off is wind. Above about 100 kmph you are holding yourself against the airflow, which gets tiring on long highway runs. For most Indian riding, that is a fair exchange.

The commuter-performance crossover

The bottom of this category overlaps with commuters. The Hero Glamour X 125 at Rs.88,137 claims 65 kmpl, and the Bajaj Pulsar P150 at Rs.1.17 lakh claims 60.2 kmpl — genuinely economical bikes with sporting styling.

The Pulsar 150 at Rs.1.11 lakh remains the segment benchmark, with the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V at Rs.1.16 lakh and Yamaha FZS FI V4 at Rs.1.20 lakh as the direct rivals. All three claim over 40 kmpl, so you are not paying much in running cost for the extra performance over a plain commuter.

Stepping up

From about Rs.1.4 lakh the bikes stop pretending to be commuters. The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 at Rs.1.38 lakh offers torque and character, while the KTM 250 Duke at Rs.2.17 lakh is the sharper, more aggressive option.

Above Rs.8 lakh the category runs into imported middleweights — Triumph Street Triples, Kawasaki Z-series, Honda Hornets — where a naked frame carries a 650cc to 1158cc engine. These are fast, comfortable and expensive to run.

Mileage

Fifteen naked bikes here carry a published ARAI figure, averaging about 41 kmpl, the highest of any performance category on this site. That reflects how many 125cc to 160cc machines it contains — the Hero Xtreme 125R at 66 kmpl and Glamour X 125 at 65 kmpl lead.

Compare only within a displacement class, since the same average covers 1158cc machines returning far less. Expect roughly 10 to 15 percent below the ARAI claim in daily riding.

How to choose

Decide the displacement first, then ride the two or three bikes that sit at that price. In the 150cc to 160cc class the Pulsar 150, Apache RTR 160 4V and FZS FI V4 are close enough on paper that the deciding factor is how each one feels — seat, bar position and how the engine delivers.

Beyond about Rs.2 lakh the differences widen considerably. A KTM 250 Duke and a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 cost similar money and are completely different machines in character, so a test ride matters far more than a spec comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best naked bike in India?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs.1.11 lakh is the long-standing segment benchmark, with the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V at Rs.1.16 lakh and Yamaha FZS FI V4 at Rs.1.20 lakh as direct rivals. For more performance, the KTM 250 Duke at Rs.2.17 lakh is the sharper choice, and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 at Rs.1.38 lakh offers torque and character.

What is a naked bike?

A motorcycle without full bodywork — upright handlebars, a normal riding position and the engine visible. Compared with a faired sports bike using the same engine, a naked is more comfortable in traffic, gives better visibility and costs far less to repair after a fall, at the cost of wind protection above about 100 kmph.

What is the price of naked bikes in India?

Naked street bikes listed here start at Rs.88,137 for the Hero Glamour X 125 and reach Rs.24.56 lakh for imported middleweights. The mainstream 150cc to 160cc segment sits between Rs.1.1 lakh and Rs.1.3 lakh ex-showroom.

How many naked bikes are available in India?

There are 45 models from 18 brands listed, making this the largest performance category on the site. Brands include Hero, Bajaj, Honda, TVS, Yamaha, Keeway, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Matter, KTM, Husqvarna, Triumph, Zontes, BMW, CFMoto, Kawasaki, Yezdi and Ducati. Engine capacities run from 124cc to 1158cc.

Which naked bike gives the best mileage?

Among the fifteen with a published ARAI figure, the Hero Xtreme 125R leads at 66 kmpl, followed by the Hero Glamour X 125 at 65 kmpl and Bajaj Pulsar P150 at 60.2 kmpl. The category average is about 41 kmpl, the highest of any performance category here.

Naked bike or sports bike for daily use?

A naked bike, in almost every case. The upright position keeps weight off your wrists in traffic, visibility is better and repair costs after a fall are far lower. Faired sports bikes make sense if you regularly ride long highway stretches where wind protection matters, or if you specifically want the styling.