Looking to purchase a cruiser motorcycle for under ₹3 lakh? Here are five options to explore

Looking to purchase a cruiser motorcycle for under ₹3 lakh? Here are five options to explore

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1 BSA Gold Star 650:  
The BSA Gold Star 650 represents a contemporary classic cruiser, with a starting price of ₹2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the inaugural motorcycle from the British manufacturer to be available in India under the ownership of Classic Legends. The design pays homage to the original Gold Star, which was produced from 1938 to 1963. This model is equipped with a 652 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, notable for being one of the largest displacement single-cylinder engines offered in India. It generates 45 bhp at 6,500 rpm and delivers a peak torque of 55 Nm at 4,000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed transmission. The Gold Star 650 features telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers, along with disc brakes at both ends—comprising a 320 mm front disc and a 255 mm rear disc, both supported by dual-channel ABS. Due to its competitive pricing, the Gold Star 650 boasts the highest displacement among the motorcycles in this category.

2 Royal Enfield Meteor 350:  
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a neo-retro cruiser motorcycle, starting at a price of ₹2.05 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base model. It succeeds the Thunderbird 350 and marks Royal Enfield’s first 350 cc motorcycle built on the J-series platform. The bike is powered by a 349 cc single-cylinder, air-oil-cooled engine, producing 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. This engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox featuring a wet, multi-plate clutch. The Meteor 350 is fitted with 41 mm telescopic forks in the front and twin shock absorbers in the rear. For braking, it utilizes a 300 mm front disc and a 270 mm rear disc, both equipped with dual-channel ABS. The Meteor 350 is available in four variants and offers a selection of 12 color options, catering to a wide range of preferences.

3 Jawa 42 FJ:

The Jawas 42 FJ is another cruiser bike from Classic Legends and is priced from 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is made as an all-new iteration of the existing Jawa 42 and features cosmetic enhancements as well as a larger engine. Driven by the upgraded 334 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed gearbox, the 42 FJ makes 28.7 bhp and 29.6 Nm of torque. Built on a double cradle chassis, the bike is fitted with telescopic forks in the front and twin shock absorbers with pre-load adjustability at the rear. The Jawa 42 FJ’s braking system includes a 320 mm front disc and a 240 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. The bike is available in four matte colour options and one chrome exterior scheme. 

4.Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220:  
The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is offered in a single variant with two color choices, starting at a price of ₹1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). While it stands as one of the most affordable low-slung cruisers available, it is overdue for a significant update. This model is equipped with a 220 cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that is paired with a five-speed transmission. It generates a power output of 18.7 bhp at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 17.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The motorcycle features telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers with five-step adjustable pre-load. It is mounted on 17-inch wheels and is equipped with a 280 mm front disc brake and a 130 mm drum brake at the rear, complemented by single-channel ABS.

5.TVS Ronin:  
The TVS Ronin is a neo-retro cruiser motorcycle that comes in six color variants across three different models, with a starting price of ₹1.35 lakh (ex-showroom). It is recognized as the most economical cruiser on this list and is set to receive an update for the 2025 model year, which will introduce dual-channel ABS for the mid-range variants. The bike is powered by a 225 cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine, which is connected to a five-speed gearbox featuring a slipper clutch. This engine produces 20.12 bhp at 7,750 rpm and 19.93 Nm of torque at 3,750 rpm. The suspension system consists of 41 mm USD front forks and a rear monoshock with seven-step adjustable pre-load. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, equipped with a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the rear. The 2025 Ronin is anticipated to retain the same powertrain without any mechanical modifications.


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