In rural areas of India, a bike is not just a ride but an everyday necessity. To travel on unpaved village roads, fields and rough roads, a motorcycle is required which is strong, fuel-efficient and low-maintenance. If you are also looking for an affordable bike that fits in your budget, then this news is for you. Let us know five such best bikes which are considered better for rural areas.

Hero Splendor Plus

• Hero Splendor Plus is the best selling bike of India and it can be seen in almost every house in rural areas. Its price is Rs 73,902 (ex-showroom) and it gives an excellent mileage of up to 73 kmpl with a 97.2cc engine. It has i3S stop-start technology that helps in saving fuel, while features like LED headlamps, Bluetooth-enabled digital console and long seat make it even more practical. Hero’s service and spare parts are easily available across the country, due to which its running cost remains very low.

Bajaj Platina 100

• Bajaj Platina 100 is known for its excellent mileage and comfortable ride. Its price is Rs 65,407 (ex-showroom) and it gives a mileage of up to 80 kmpl with 102cc DTS-i engine. Its suspension and long seat provide smooth riding experience even on bumpy roads. With a fuel tank of 10 liters, this bike can run approximately 800 kilometers on a full tank.

Honda Shine 100

• Honda Shine 100 is for those who want comfort and refined performance. Priced at Rs 68,994 (ex-showroom), it is equipped with a 98.98cc engine, which gives a mileage of up to 65 kmpl. It has a power of 7.5 PS and IBS braking system, which improves safety. Low vibration, lightweight design and Honda’s reliable build quality make it a great choice for villages.

TVS Sport

• TVS Sport is becoming increasingly popular in small towns and villages due to its sporty look and high mileage. Its price is Rs 55,100 (ex-showroom) and it gives a mileage of up to 70 kmpl with a 109.7cc engine. Its lightweight design, good ground clearance and strong build quality make it perfect for daily use. TVS claims that this bike can run more than 700 kilometers on a full tank.

TVS Radeon

• TVS Radeon comes at a starting price of Rs 55,100 and gives a mileage of up to 69 kmpl. It has a 109.7cc air-cooled engine which balances both performance and efficiency. Its design is stylish and it comes with features like dual-tone seat, digital-analog meter and LED DRLs.

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India’s two-wheeler market is the largest market in the world, where millions of motorcycles are sold every month. Especially the 100cc segment is the first choice of Indian customers because these bikes give better mileage along with being economical. Whether it is about going to office, college or Daily Market-100 CC motorcycles are considered the most trusted companions.

Hero hf deluxe

• Hero HF Deluxe is counted among India’s best -selling motorcycles. Its initial price is 58,020 (ex-showroom). It has an air-cooled engine of 97.2cc which gives 8.02 PS power. The specialty of this bike is Hero’s i3s stop-start technology, which enables it to give a mileage up to 70 kmpl. It has tubeless tires, drum brakes and 805 mm seat height, which is perfect for small height riders. The variants have kick start, self -start and black editions.

Tvs sport

• TVS Sport is considered the most stylish bike in the 100cc segment. Its initial price is 58,200. It has a 109.7cc engine, which generates 8.19 PS power and 8.3 Nm torque. According to the users report, this bike gives mileage up to 70 kmpl. It has alloy wheels, tubeless tires and telescopic front suspension. Due to weighing 112 kg, it can be handled lightly and easily.

Bajaj Platina 100

• Bajaj Platina 100 is considered the most comfortable 100cc bike. Its initial price is 65,407 (ex-showroom). It has a 102cc engine, which gives 7.9 bhp power and 8.3 Nm torque. Platina 100 mileage is up to 75 kmpl. It has LED DRL, alloy wheels and 200mm ground clearance. The option of front disc brake is also available in the ES variant. Its thin and aerodynamic design is extremely comfortable for long rides.

Honda Shine 100

• Honda Shine 100 is the cheapest bike in the company, which has an initial price of 63,191 (ex-showroom). It has a 98.98cc engine that gives 7.38 PS power and the mileage is about 67.5 kmpl. Shine 100 has CBS (Combined Breaking System), Black Alloy Wheels and Long Seats. Its weight is only 99 kg, which makes it better for light and easy riding.

Hero splendor

• Hero Splendor is called the king of the Indian bike market. Its initial price is 73,764. It has a 97.2cc engine, which gives 7.91 bhp power and gives a mileage of 70 kmpl with i3s technology. The splendor has USB charging port, digital-analog console and tubeless tires. Variants include splendor plus, i3s and xtec. Its top speed is 87 kmph, which performs better on both the city and highway.

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Honda shine bike sales report: Honda’s bikes are very much liked in the Indian market. Honda Shine is very much liked in the daily running bike for middle class people. This bike is the second best selling motorcycle in the country. Last month, this Honda bike was bought by 1.69 lakh customers. Let’s know about the price and specifications of Honda Shine.

Honda Shine has received 1 lakh 68 thousand 908 new customers in May 2025, which is more than the same period last year. Honda sells Shine in 100 and 125 cc segment. Talking about the ex-showroom price of the bike, it is Rs 68 thousand 794. Honda Shine is powered by a 4-stroke, SI, BS-VI engine.

Honda Shine’s engine and mileage

The engine in this Honda bike generates power of 7.9 kW at 7,500 rpm and 11 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine of this bike has a 5-speed transmission. Honda Shine’s top-speed is 102 kmph. This bike comes with PGM-Fi fuel system.

Honda Shine 100’s claimed mileage is 65-75 kmpl, with a 9-liter fuel tank. On making it full, it can be traveled up to 600 kilometers. This bike is known for the best fuel efficiency in its segment.

How many rupees will the bike get on EMI?

The on-road price of Honda Shine’s drum variant in Delhi is close to one lakh rupees. You can get a loan of Rs 95,500 to buy this bike. According to the interest on this loan, every month you will have to submit a fixed amount in the bank as an EMI.

To buy Honda Shine, if you take a loan for only one year or 12 months, then EMI of Rs 8,700 will have to be deposited every month with 9 percent interest. To buy Honda Shine, a down payment of only five thousand rupees will have to be made.

To buy this motorcycle, if you take a loan for two years and the bank imposes 9 percent interest on this loan, then EMI of Rs 4,700 will have to be deposited every month. If you take a loan for three years, then the interest of Rs 3,400 will have to be deposited in the bank for 36 months from 9 percent interest.

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