Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Top 5 Motorcycles For College Students

College is one of the best moments of your life, the experiences, the thrills, the people are something youโ€™ll carry with you for the rest of your life. Having a personal mode of transport during this phase can be quite thrilling. If youโ€™re a college student currently looking to invest in a motorcycle, here are the top 5 best options for you catering to your needs with a perfect blend of style, speed, sophistication, and budgetโ€ฆgreat for those โ€œGEDIโ€ moments after (or during :D) classes!

TVS Raider 125

  • Price: Rs 82,953 (Drum), Rs 87,469 (Disc)
TVS Raider 125 First Impressions | Gagan Choudhary

With an open body style, or as TVS calls it Naked Street Design, the extremely aggressive-looking Raider is the perfect option for those looking for both performance and practicality. With a 125cc engine, outputting 11.38PS of power and 11.2Nm of torque, it is great for those zippy maneuvers. It also offers first-in-segment under-seat storage, making it a jack-of-all-trades pick.

Honda SP 125

  • Price: Rs 80,587 (Drum), Rs 84,588 (Disc)
Top 5 bikes for college students
Honda SP 125

With a more somber and generic look, the Honda SP 125 doesnโ€™t try hard in the looks department but believes in letting the styling talk for itself. With a 10.8PS 124cc engine paired with a 5-speed gearbox, along with an ACG starter, the Honda SP eases you with its driving, similar to how it does with its looks.

Bajaj Pulsar 150

  • Price: Rs.1,00,915 ex-showroom New Delhi) 
Bajaj Pulsar 150 price
Bajaj Pulsar 150

A longstanding favorite of the two-wheeler segment, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is easily some peopleโ€™s go-to choice as their first bike. Known for its exemplary combination of power and efficiency, the Pulsar comes with a class-leading 150cc engine that churns out 14PS of power and 13.25NM of peak torque. It also looks quite attractive thanks to its aggressive dagger-edge graphics, carbon fiber accents, and iconic wolf-eye headlamps.

TVS Apache RTR 160 V4

  • Price: Rs 1,17,278 (Drum), Rs 1,19,385(Disc), Rs 1,22,101 (SmartXonnect Disc), Rs 1,23,475 (Special Edition)
top 5 motorcycles for college students
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

The TVS Apache 160 is the ultimate amalgamation of design, technology, and outright performance. With segment-first multiple riding modes, adjustable levers, connected tech, and the most powerful 160cc engine of the class, the Apache RTR 160 4V has created a niche in the entry-level naked streetfighter segment.

Also Read: TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Sold Out In India

Yamaha YZF R15 V4

  • Price: Rs 1,74,800
Yamaha R15 V4.0 price
Yamaha R15 V4.0

The most expensive and unique-looking bike on this list, the Yamaha YZF R15 has a wide fan base. With a 155cc liquid-cooled engine giving an output of 18PS and 14.2Nm, this thing is a powerhouse, which is why Yamaha has also given a lap timer where you can check and record your best lap times all the while having rankings with other YZF rides. Pretty nifty and full of suave, the YZF V4 is a top pick and a great tool to meet other riders as well.

Also Read: Yamaha R15 V4 Accessories Detailed

While all the bikes mentioned here are ICE powered, EVs are also a great pick for college-going students. With many options offering ranges well over 100km, itโ€™s the perfect option for a daily commute and also extremely fun-to-ride due to those quick accelerating motors. However, we have not listed them here due to their current availability limitations, lack of EV-compatible infrastructure, and the fickle minds of the students.

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