Safe riding: A look at affordable motorbikes with dual-channel ABS
1 min read . Updated: 18 Mar 2023, 03:56 PM IST
Premium- Using dual-channel ABS on vehciles is one of the standard safety features in India.
Anti-lock braking or ABS system is a safety feature on vehicles that enables safe braking by preventing the wheels from locking. It is used on both aircrafts and land vehicles including cars, motorbikes, trucks and buses. Here we bring you a list of affordable motorcycles that come with the dual-channel ABS system in India. Take a look
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V comes with a dual-channel ABS system with rear wheel lift off protection (RLP). It is said to offer quick detection and recovery of the wheel lock, achieving higher control and stability through precise close-loop slip control. It also boasts a single-channel super-moto ABS unit. The motorcycle is priced at ₹1.40 lakh.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is powered by a 197.7cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine with the ability to produce 20.5 bhp and 17.25 Nm.
Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is priced at ₹1.47 lakh. The motorbike comes with dual-channel ABS as standard. It is powered by a 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with the ability to deliver 24.1 bhp output and 18.74 Nm of peak torque. It is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Yamaha FZ25
Price of Yamaha FZ25 starts at ₹1.50 lakh. It is equipped with dual Channel ABS with 282mm disc brake at the front 282mm and 220mm on the rear. Yamaha FZ 25 is powered by a 249cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine coupled with a 5-speed gearbox.
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar N160 comes with a price tag of ₹1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle has different colour variants. However, only the Brooklyn Black colour model offers dual channel ABS system. It is said to offer precision braking with 300 mm front disc and 230 mm rear disc brake. The motorcycle comes powered by a 164.82cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Priced at ₹1.35 lakh, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine with the ability to develop 16.9 bhp and 14.7 Nm of peak torque. The engine on the motorbike is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The two-wheeler comes with a dual channel ABS braking system.
