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Hero Xtreme

This is the bike that you can currently find being advertised on TV by Hero Motocorp. The Hero Xtreme is not a new bike. It was first launched as Hero Honda CBZ which was later revamped and relaunched as Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme. After the split up between Hero Motocorp and Honda India, the bike has now been launched as Hero Xtreme.

Like the CBZ Xtreme, the new Hero Xtreme is a 149.2cc bike that is powered by a single cylinder 4 stroke engine that can deliver a max power of 14.4 PS and torque of 12.80 Nm. This places the Xtreme somewhere in the middle in terms of power delivered by 150cc bikes. Here is a table of all the bikes in the segment we have reviewed so far and the average max power claimed by these bikes.

Bike	Max Power
Suzuki GS150R	14 PS
Apache RTR 160	15.2 PS
Honda CBR 150R	17.81 PS
Yamaha SZ-x	12.1 PS
Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler	14.2 PS
Yamaha FZ16	14 PS
Hero Achiever	13.5 PS
Yamaha YZF R15	17 PS
Hero Hunk	14.4 PS

The Hero Xtreme is priced at around Rs. 65,975 ex-showroom Delhi.

Officially Claimed Mileage

According to Gaadi.com, the official claim on the fuel consumption is around 65.1 kmpl. This is better than the claim from most motorbikes in this segment. Here is what the various 150cc bikes delivered under standard test conditions:

Bike	Official Claim
Suzuki GS150R	55.7 kmpl
TVS Apache RTR 160	54 kmpl
Yamaha SZ-x	62.4 kmpl
Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler	60 kmpl
Yamaha FZ16	50.81 kmpl
Yamaha YZF R15	46.93 kmpl
Hero Achiever	68 kmpl
Hero Hunk	65.1 kmpl

Customer Reviews

Let’s start with BikeDekho. The website doesn’t seem to have had a hands-on test drive. But according to them, you can expect a mileage of close to 50 kmpl on city roads. I’m not sure if this is an official number or anything, but even WheelMela appears to concur. Even they note that the standard city mileage with the Xtreme is likely to be 50 kmpl. Again, MaxAbout too notes the fuel economy in city to be 50 kmpl that can go up to 60 kmpl on highways.

To get a realistic figure, let’s jump into user discussions. First off, on Yahoo Answers, there are a lot of people discussing the mileage on their Xtreme and the consensus seems to be between 45-48 kmpl. However, this is if you keep your bike well serviced. If the bike has had its run, then the mileage could drop down to 40 kmpl at which point it is time for yet another servicing.

On the BikeAdvice reviews section, there are over 70 reviews for the bike since the time it was CBZ Xtreme. The numbers floated by the various customers reviewing their bike falls in the range 45-51 kmpl. There are of course a few people who claim top mileage of as high as 55-58 kmpl but they are few and far between.

Checking out MouthShut, there are close to 187 reviews for the Xtreme since the earlier Hero Honda days. The average customer has rated the bike 4/5 on bike consumption which is a pretty good thing for a 150cc bike because not too many people are happy with the fuel consumption on this range. The average fuel consumption reported by the reviewers here is around 40-50 kmpl on city and around 63 kmpl on highways although there is more than one occasion where people have complained of low mileage of not more than 35-40 kmpl. But looking at the average numbers, I would take a guess that these are not the norm and it could also be because of other issues with the specific bike in question.

Things are not very different on Olx where various customers have put their bikes up for sale. The average fuel efficiency one can observe on the Hero Xtreme is between 40-50 kmpl.

So there you go. It is very difficult to see a reliably good mileage delivered on a bike in the 150+cc range. But in this case, the Hero Xtreme delivers. There could be other things that you may want to look at before putting in the money. But as far as the fuel consumption goes, the Hero Xtreme should give you extreme satisfaction. Go for it.

Here’s the summary, as always:

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	65.1
BikeDekho	50	—
WheelMela	50	—
MaxAbout	50	60
Yahoo Answers	45-48	—
BikeAdvice	45-51	—
MouthShut	40-50	63
Olx	40-50	—

TVS Sport

TVS Sport is the Chennai company’s offering in the entry level 100cc segment. This, along with the TVS Jive and TVS Star City are the bikes that are available from TVS for the truly mileage conscious commuter audience. Speaking of features, the Sport comes with a 99.7cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine that can crank up a power of 5.5 kw (7.4 PS) and a torque of 7.5 Nm.

As you would notice, these are extremely basic offerings but with low power comes great mileage and that should be something that the Sport should really be able to deliver. The mileage should also be helped by a pretty low dry mass weight of 95 kg although the fuel tank capacity is standard at 12 liters with 2 additional liters for reserve. The TVS Sport 100cc has a starting price of Rs. 37,555 ex-showroom Delhi.

Company Mileage Claims

As noted earlier, at a low power and dry mass weight, the mileage delivered should be exemplary and TVS does not fail at that. According to the company, you can expect a mileage of 82.9 kmpl under standard test conditions. I always say this, but again, do note that the mileage you can see on city roads will be much lower than this due to the non-optimal driving conditions. Nevertheless, if you were to compare this mileage with the official claim on the two other entry level bikes, this is how the Sport fares –

Bike	Official Mileage Claim (kmpl)
TVS Sport	82.9
TVS Jive	82
TVS Star City	83.9

That’s a little disappointing that the Sport is not even the best among the bikes from TVS, let alone the entire 100cc segment where you have bikes as the Yamaha Crux that can offer 91 kmpl.

Customer Reviews

This may not go too well. Let’s start with MaxAbout. According to them, the city mileage you can expect is just about 50 kmpl while on the highways, this can go up to 65 kmpl. And this is on a bike that claims to deliver 82.9 kmpl of economy! Next up is BikeDekho that has a better review. They report a petrol consumption of a liter for every 70 kilometers of ride. IndiaAuto has a similar report claiming to having seen a 70 kmpl fuel efficiency on the Sport 100cc.

I looked through some reviews posted by the members of BikeAdvice since the time the TVS Sport used to be called the TVS Star Sport. The numbers claimed are not consistent with people claiming anywhere between 55-75 kmpl of consumption. That may not be too helpful if you are trying to make a purchasing decision here, but then, this also means you can possibly see a better mileage than what other reviewers above have noted.

Looking up IndiaGarage, one user who claims to be a Sport user says that the mileage differs vastly depending on your driving conditions. Regardless, on an average, you should see anywhere between 68-75 kmpl which is totally good for a 100cc bike. The review from IndianDrives is similar too and the report notes an economy of close to 75 kmpl.

As a final word, let’s check out what the folks at MouthShut have got to say. There are 38 reviews for the bike with the customers pretty happy on the average with respect to the fuel consumption. They have rated the bike 4/5 on this aspect. The reviewers have complained of a few features like wobbling and bike combustion but fuel economy is not one of them. Most reviewers have rated the bike’s mileage to be between 65-75 kmpl which is not bad at all.

So what would you make of this bike? There have been a few not-so-great reviews of the bike claiming a mileage of just around 50 kmpl but if you ask me, they seem to be outliers or an one-off case. A majority of the reviews from real world customers seems to be pretty positive where they have noted a mileage of at least 65 kmpl. This is a pretty good economy to note on city roads and so if you are happy with the rest of the features of this bike, you should go for it. It’s one of the best buys you can make for under 40,000.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	83.9
MaxAbout	50	65
BikeDekho	70	—
IndiaAuto	70	—
BikeAdvice	55-75	—
IndiaGarage	68-75	—
IndianDrives	75	—
MouthShut	65-75	—

Hero Hunk

Launched as the Hero Honda Hunk way back in 2007, this is a bike in the 150cc category that is one of the most masculine and heavy bikes in the category. Weighing 146 kg when dry, the latest variant of Hero Hunk comes with a rear disc brake or a rear drum brake. Both these models are equipped with a 149.2cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine that can deliver 14.4 PS power and 12.8 Nm torque.

In comparison, the Hero Achiever – another 150cc bike from Hero can only deliver 13.5 PS of power. Among the bikes we have reviewed, the Hero Hunk is only bettered in power by Apache RTR 160 and Honda CBR 150R that can deliver 15.2 PS and 17.81 PS of power respectively. The Hero Hunk is available at a starting price of Rs. 66,125 ex-showroom from Delhi.

Official Claim

Not too many bikes in the 150cc have a column dedicated to mileage on their brochure. That’s because at this range, people normally stop looking for fuel economy and instead look for power. But with Hero Hunk, the manufacturer has made a special mention of features like low-friction core 2 engine, an advanced microprocessor ignition system fitted with a carburetor controlled variable ignition system that “delivers optimum power, torque and acceleration along with better fuel efficiency”. So what’s the economy like? According to Gaadi.com, Hero Motocorp has claimed a mileage of 65.1 kmpl on the Hunk. Not bad at all considering that the maximum mileage we have come across so far in this category has been 62.4 kmpl offered by the low powered Yamaha SZ-x.

Customer Reviews

Let’s start with the review from IndianDrives. The website compares the Hunk against Yamaha SZ-R and notes that the Hunk may in fact be delivering a lower fuel economy than the Yamaha rival. Unlike official claims, the Hunk is seen to be offering only around 47.2 kmpl mileage on city roads. MaxAbout on the other hand has more positive picture in their review. They report a mileage of between 52-58 kmpl on city roads that can go as high as 60 kmpl on the highways. If this is what you are going to be seeing on your bike, it is seriously good considering we are talking of a 150cc bike here!

WheelMela has a pretty similar report noting an overall mileage of 53 kmpl on the Hunk. IndiaMart quotes the exact same figure. On ProdEase, the Hero Hunk is given an okay rating with respect to fuel consumption although its overall performance is not questioned. They note a fuel efficiency of 49.1 kmpl.

A number of bikers have reviewed the Hunk on BikeAdvice and from their reports, it is evident that the average mileage that one may expect from this 150cc bike is between 45-50 kmpl. There are of course reports of better mileage of even up to 62 kmpl, but they are definitely under extremely favourable conditions and should probably not be considered while looking for city road performance.

To validate this report, let’s also look into user reviews posted on MouthShut. There are over 210 reviews for Hero Hunk (since its Hero Honda days) and the rating from reviewers in the past year has been 4/5 on fuel consumption. Most of these reviewers seem to be insanely in love with their bike. The mileage reported by these users has been consistently between 45-55 kmpl. One user points out that the mileage may not be great in the initial months but should go above the 50 kmpl post the first servicing.

All said and done, this bike appears to be a perfect recommendation for those seeking a combination of good power and good mileage. Should you go for it? Absolutely. Here is a snapshot of mileages reported by the various reviewers.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	65.1
IndianDrives	47.2	—
MaxAbout	52-58	60
WheelMela	53	—
IndiaMart	53	—
ProdEase	49.1	—
BikeAdvice	45-50	—
MouthShut	45-55	—

TVS Phoenix 125

The Phoenix 125 is the latest launch from TVS Motors. Dubbed the ‘premium 125cc motorbike’, the Phoenix comes with features that offer ‘executive class’ riding without compromising on the fuel economy – apparently. So what are these premium features? One of the most important innovations is the ‘EcoThrust technology’ that offers dynamic tuning of the carburetor that can deliver superior pickup and power while extracting great mileage all at the same time. The 125cc 4 stroke engine of the Phoenix 125 can pump out 11 PS (10.8 BHP) of power at 8000 rpm. In comparison, the Suzuki Slingshot Plus churns out 8.5 BHP while the Yamaha SS125 and Hero Ignitor; all bikes in the 125cc segment, extract 10.65 BHP and 11 BHP respectively. So as you see, the power delivered is not exactly the most premium of all.

The basic drum brake version of TVS Phoenix 125 is priced at Rs 49,990 ex-showroom in Chennai.

Mileage Claimed

A bike in the 125cc segment can typically deliver a mileage in the 60-70 kmpl range. And TVS Phoenix is no different. According to the company, the Phonix can deliver 67 kilometers for every liter of petrol under standard testing conditions. This is of course testing on the best of highways in the most optimal speed with the most favourable wind conditions. Don’t expect anything similar on your daily commute to the office.

Customer Reviews

MaxAbout has done a beautiful review of the Phoenix and according to them, the realistic expectation on city roads is around 45 kmpl while the fuel economy on highways can reach the claimed 67 kmpl. The overall mileage is expected to be 55 kmpl.

TVS Phoenix is so new to the market and so a lot of people are yet to check the bike and report on its mileage. Even MouthShut has just one review with no mention of the fuel consumption.

So at this point, we only have the official numbers to go by – and a realistic expectation of around 45 kmpl on city roads. We will revisit this bike in a month to update on the mileage numbers from more sources. In the meantime, if you own a Phoenix 125 or have take it for a test ride, do let us know in the comments about your observations on mileage.

Hero Achiever

There was a time when the 150cc segment was considered a premium segment targeting the customer who likes power over mileage. But now in the past half a decade or so, this segment has also become quite cluttered like the entry level segment. Hero (as Hero Honda) launched the Achiever way back in 2005 and has since then relaunched the bike more than once with upgraded features.

The latest version of Hero Achiever comes equipped with a 149.1cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine that can deliver 13.5 PS max power and 12.8 Nm max torque. If you compare it with the rest of the bikes we have reviewed in the segment, you will find that except for Yamaha SZ-x, the rest of the bikes have got a better power than the Achiever. You can buy an Achiever from Delhi at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 58,425.

Official Hero Claim

For a bike in the 150cc segment, the mileage claimed by Hero Motocorp on the Achiever is not really bad. According to them, you can extract close to 68 kmpl on the Achiever under normal test conditions. Let’s see how this official claim compares to the rest of the bikes we have tested in the segment so far

Bike	Official Claim
Suzuki GS150R	55.7 kmpl
TVS Apache RTR 160	54 kmpl
Yamaha SZ-x	62.4 kmpl
Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler	60 kmpl
Yamaha FZ16	50.81 kmpl
Yamaha YZF R15	46.93 kmpl

In fact, the official fuel economy claim on Hero Achiever is the best of the entire lot, and that’s a great deal for a powerful 150cc bike.

Customer Reviews

So what are the customers saying? Are they really seeing the acclaimed 68 kmpl economy? BikeDekho in their review have not been very happy. They call the bike “heavy” that could result in a low mileage. The website reports a city mileage of 55 kmpl on the Achiever. MyIndiaGuide too reports the same fuel efficiency on city road conditions. But it is not clear if they tested it out independently or sourced this numbers from any other bike review.

If you thought 55 kmpl on city roads was not enough, you may not be impressed after the review from InfiBeam. They note the fuel consumption on city roads to be 51.3 kmpl that increases to 55.3 kmpl on the highways. If that makes you unhappy, brace yourself for more because other reviews are not positive than this. BraveHeartBikers, who we have not reported from so far, declare a fuel efficiency of 47-53 kmpl on bumper-to-bumper city road traffic conditions and they say this can increase to 58 kmpl on the highways. Again, nothing to write home about.

To confirm these reports, let’s go straight to the user reviews on MouthShut. There are 30 of them and they together rate the bike 4/5 on fuel efficiency. Interestingly, despite the cynicism on a number of test drive reports, people actually seem happy with the Achiever. Some even say that this “bharosemand dost (trusted friend)” delivers a lot more than what the sales numbers say. Together, the reported mileage is in the range of 50-55 kmpl on city roads and 58-60 kmpl on highways. Clearly, this is a lot better than what test drive reports suggest.

So here below is a snapshot of all the reported fuel efficiency numbers. Should you go for it? Personally, I would place more faith in the actual customer reports than on what bloggers can report from a test drive. So given the overtly positive reviews on MouthShut, I would say, you should go for it.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	–	68
BikeDekho	55	—
MyIndiaGuide	55	—
InfiBeam	51.3	55.3
BraveHeartBikers	47-53	58
MouthShut	50-55	58-60

Yamaha YZF R15

If you are looking at a bike for the pure joy of riding a power machine, the YZF R15 is for you. Yamaha’s “Humachine Techonology” is built with a purpose of creating a “harmony between the rider and the bike”. The front cowls of the bike not only protect the engine but also serve for effective aerodynamic design of the bike. The tail of the bike comes with a similar aerodynamic design as well. The frontal space is significant to offer better protection to the user and along with the easy seating area that offers effective steering, this is a bike that you do not want to miss.

The Yamaha R15 is a 149.8cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine that can deliver 17 PS of maximum power and this combined with a 15 Nm max torque makes for a bike that is pretty powerful for a bike of this segment. Compare this to the power delivered by other bikes in the 150cc segment :

Bike	Max Power
Suzuki GS150R	14 PS
Apache RTR 160	15.2 PS
Honda CBR 150R	17.81 PS
Yamaha SZ-x	12.1 PS
Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler	14.2 PS
Yamaha FZ16	14 PS

So as you see it, only the CBR 150R can compare at an equal if not better power. The Yamaha R15 does not come cheap though and can be purchased at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1,07,500 in Delhi.

Mileage Claim

According to Yamaha, the YZF R15 is expected to deliver a fuel economy of around 46.93 kilometers per liter of petrol. This is under standard conditions. Anyway, if you were looking to buy an R15, you wouldn’t be imagining yourself to be riding them all day over the pot-hole ridden pockets of the city roads, would you?

Customer Reviews on Fuel

Let’s start off with the review from MotorBeam. The website review itself does not mention anything about the mileage but according to one commenter who claims to be an owner of the bike, the R15 can derive 40 kmpl provided you take care good care of the bike. Another user on Ibibo is even more optimistic. He says that the bike can give 45-47 kmpl on ideal conditions and this can go down to around 40-42 kmpl under city roads. That’s not bad at all given the sporty nature of this vehicle.

Not all reviews are so optimistic. According to a little known blog, Kannanking, the R15 can offer 32-35 kmpl on city roads and 38-42 on the highways. But given that the R15 is not built for the daily office commuter, there are not too many reviews talking about the fuel efficiency part of the bike. Even MouthShut has only three reviews who have rated the bike 4/5 on fuel consumption. No info on the exact mileage derived.

So here is a short snapshot of what people are talking about with respect to mileage. You do not have too many reviews regarding the mileage but from what we see, you do get a decent return despite the massive power and torque delivery from the R15. Got the money? Go for it.

Source	Mileage (kmpl)
Official	46.93
MotorBeam	40
Ibibo	40-42
Kannanking	32-35
MouthShut	4/5 rating

Suzuki Slingshot Plus

Since the end of its joint venture with TVS, Suzuki has launched a number of motorcycles in each of the most popular segments like the 100cc, 125cc, 150cc,etc. We have already reviewed the Suzuki Hayate in the 100cc segment and Suzuki GS150R in the 150cc segment. Today we shall review the Suzuki Slingshot Plus bike in the 125cc segment.

The Slingshot Plus is technically a 124cc motorcycle that is built with a single cylinder 4 stroke engine that delivers a power of 8.5 BHP and a torque of 10 Nm. Other features on the bike include a wet multiplate clutch, a 160mm ground clearance and a total fuel tank capacity of 12 liters. Suzuki Slingshot Plus is priced at Rs. 52,271 on-road in Delhi.

Suzuki Slingshot Plus Fuel Consumption

For a 125cc motorcycle, the mileage that is officially claimed by Suzuki is pretty reasonable. The company claims that the Slingshot Plus can deliver 73.5 kilometers for every liter of petrol. But again, as I say with every review, this is under standard test conditions that are drastically different from what you can experience on a regular city road condition. So expect the fuel economy to go down when you use the bike for daily commute.

Customer Feedback

Let’s start with the lesser known Wheelmela. In their report, they claim to be seeing around 60 kmpl of economy. IndiaMart on the other hand, rate the bike high up on its “impressive styling” and “superior mileage” although no specific numbers are provided.

The reported numbers are pretty much on the higher side from xBHP. That’s a good thing because xBHP is a forum where real members post their reviews and so if the reported numbers here are high, chances are that you could be seeing these numbers too. Anyway, going back to the discussion, the customers there have reported a mileage of between 45-50 kmpl on city road conditions and something as high as 68 kmpl on the highways.

The reported numbers above on highway conditions is similar to what is reported on IndianDrives.com. This website reports a mileage of 66 kmpl on long stretches. However, this site also reports a city mileage of 58 kmpl which is pretty much higher than what we observed from the discussions on xBHP.

Reports are similar from elsewhere. ZigWheels, a part of the Times Group reports an overall fuel consumption efficiency of 66 kmpl (which means the highway numbers are possibly higher than what was reported on other sites). In any case, with such varying numbers coming from other sites, it makes sense to have a look at user reviews on MouthShut one time. There are 48 reviews here and the overall rating for fuel economy is 4/5. In their reviews, Suzuki Slingshot customers have reported all sorts of mileages. There are some who have reported 40-45 kmpl on their bike while some have reported a mileage as high as 65-70 kmpl. The more reasonable as well as commonly reported mileage is somewhere in between at 55-60 kmpl.

The same goes on Olx. Customers here who are trying to sell their bike have reported a mileage between 55-60 kmpl. There is one customer who has reported 65 kmpl but for now let’s take him to be an outlier here.

So there you go. The fuel consumption lever reported on the Suzuki Slingshot Plus is quite pretty to be honest. There are not too many complaints from users reporting on low mileages. So, it’s a good ride as far I am concerned. Here is a snapshot of mileages as reported by various websites and sources.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	— 73.5
WheelMela	60	—
xBHP	45-50	68
IndianDrives	58	66
ZigWheels	66	—
MouthShut	65-70	—
Olx	55-60	—

Suzuki GS150R

Yesterday we wrote about Suzuki’s entry-level bike, the Suzuki Hayate. Like every other competitor in this space, the 150cc segment is where the action is considering this is where the demand for power and the demand for economy meet.

The Suzuki GS150R was launched in 2008 and has since then been conferred with the ‘motorcycle of the year’ in its segment by NDTV. The bike comes with a 149.5cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine equipped with a sixth gear for highways cruising. The maximum power delivered by the bike can be 13.8 BHP that translates to 13.4 Nm torque levels. The GS150R is priced at an on-road price of Rs. 71,517 at Delhi.

Suzuki GS150R Fuel Economy

Suzuki claims that their GS150R bike is where the commuter class blends with the premium class. In simpler language that translates to a bike that delivers on both mileage as well as performance. Is that true? According to Suzuki, the GS150R can draw a mileage of 55.7 kmpl under standard test conditions. In comparison, the expected mileages of Yamaha SZ-x is around 62.4 kmpl while that of Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler is 60 kmpl – both these are bikes in the 150cc segment and have been tested under standard conditions.

Suzuki GS150R Test Drive Mileage Reports

MaxAbout has called the styling of the GS150R a little conservative. In their review, they report a city mileage of 48 kmpl while on highways, this is expected to go up to 55 kmpl. The mileage review is pretty similar from ProDease who rate the city mileage of Suzuki GS150R to be around 52 kmpl and the highway mileage to be 57.2 kmpl. This appears to be a better deal than what was reported by Suzuki.

A slew of reviews report similar numbers with respect to mileage. According to IndiAuto.in, the GS150R with a 15.5 liter fuel tank and top speed of 120 kmph can deliver 45-50 kmpl on city roads that increases to 50-55 kmpl on highway stretches. MotorBeam reports the exact mileage ranges as provided on IndiAuto.

On XBHP, the mileage reviews for Suzuki GS150R are mixed. People have reported fuel consumption of anywhere between 40-56 kmpl on city roads. Some people report that they see pretty good mileage during the first few hundred kilometers that drops after servicing. While that may be personal instances, the varying experience do not give us much information with respect to the actual mileage although we now know there are quite a few people who see lower mileages on the GS150R.

Something similar is noticeable on MouthShut.com. There are over 160 reviews for the GS150R with an average rating of 4/5 for fuel consumption. Although there are reports of mileage being as low as 35 kmpl, most people on MouthShut report the mileage to be around 48-52 kmpl so let’s take this as the norm.

Finally, checking into the bikes put up on sale at Olx, one could feel the mileages are pretty embellished. Customers selling the bike are reporting mileages between 50-65 kmpl. I honestly don’t think you can achieve 65 kmpl on the GS150R – that too in city conditions. Do remember that people who have put up their bikes on sale always say the nicest things and so you don’t have to take them at face value.

So there you go. I have summarized the reported mileage from various sources in the table below. Comparing this with other bikes in the 150cc segment, I notice that the mileage is not extremely bad and is pretty decent and consistent. So if you are already sold on the looks and performance, you should not bother much about the mileage. You may go for this one!

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileag (kmpl)
Official	–	55.7
MaxAbout	48	55
ProDease	52	57.2
IndiAuto	45-50	50-55
Motorbeam	45-50	50-55
xBHP	40-56	—
MouthShut	48-52	—
Olx	50-65	—

Suzuki Hayate

This is the first Suzuki bike we are discussing here on MileageInfo. The Japanese company launched the entry level Hayate motorbike in May this year. The Suzuki Hayate is a 112.8cc engine bike that can deliver a maximum power of 8.4 PS and a torque of 8.8 Nm. Other features on the bike include a 8 liter fuel tank capacity, a 2.3 liters reserve and a 4 speed gear box. The Suzuki Hayate 112cc is available in the markets at a price of around Rs. 42,991 ex-showroom at Delhi.

Suzuki Hayate Fuel Consumption

There is not much information about the mileage as provided on the company website. The word is that the bike is expected to give a pretty good mileage under standard test conditions – of around 72 kmpl. We have not been able to confirm this from the company itself. In any case, if you compare this with other bikes in the 110cc segment, you will find that it is nothing extraordinary. TVS Jive for instance claims to deliver 82 kmpl while Hero HF Dawn claims 82.91 kmpl mileage.

Suzuki Hayate Customer Reviews

BikeDekho has reviewed the bike and notes an overall mileage of 55 kmpl on the Hayate. MaxAbout though provides a more optimistic review of the Hayate. In their review, the website notes a fuel efficiency of 65 kmpl on city roads. While they have not tested it on the highways, they do indicate that this mileage is expected to increase on the long stretches.

The review from MotorBeam sides more along the mileage reported by BikeDekho. In their test, MotorBeam reports a mileage of 55 kmpl on city roads that increases to 62 kmpl on the highways. In comparison, ZigWheels sides more with the review from MaxAbout. They report mileages of 65 kmpl and 73 kmpl on city and highways respectively on Suzuki Hayate. The same goes with the review from Overdrive. They note the mileage on Suzuki Hayate to be 64.5 kmpl and 73 kmpl respectively on city roads and highways.

There are 21 reviews for the Suzuki Hayate on MouthShut.com. These customers have together rated the bike 4/5 for fuel consumption. From their reviews, we can see that the average mileage that one may expect from the Hayate to be anywhere between 42-50 kmpl. That’s a little disappointing after the mileage we saw reported from elsewhere. However, there are also people who have reported mileages between 59-62 kmpl which is a good thing. But in terms of the sheer number of people who have reported mileage under 50 kmpl, we are going to call that the average number.

Looking at Olx, one may be tempted to ignore any flaw that this bike may have. Customers here looking for buyers have reported mileages of between 60-75 kmpl. Let me tell you that this is totally unrealistic and do not consider this to be the average mileage.

So there you go. Here is a snapshot of mileages as reported by the various sources. Should you be going for this bike? Going by various test drives, I would definitely say ‘why not’? But looking at real customers expressing total dissatisfaction on MouthShut where they complain of mileages less than 50, it makes me a little nervous. Check out the reviews with regards to performance and power. If you are happy otherwise, you should go for it.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	72
BikeDekho	55	—
MaxAbout	65	—
Motorbeam	55	62
ZigWheels	65	73
OverDrive	64.5	73
MouthShut	42-50	—
Olx	60-75	—

TVS Apache RTR 160

The TVS Apache RTR was launched in 2007 and ever since has become one of the companies’ flagship bikes. The TVS Apache RTR 160 technically comes in the 150cc segment since there aren’t too many bikes in the 160cc space. The bike is powered by a 159.9cc 4 stroke single cylinder engine delivering 11.19 kw power and 13.1 Nm torque. In case you were wondering what RTR stands for, it is ‘Racing Throttle Response’. Other features on the bike include roto petal disc brakes, a wind-resistant tank and a sculpted digital display. The TVS Apache RTR 160 is priced at Rs. 71,340 ex-showroom in Delhi.

TVS Apache RTR 160 Mileage

There doesn’t seem to be an official mileage claimed by TVS on its website at least. According to BikeDekho, the claimed mileage of the TVS Apache RTR 160 is around 54 kmpl. This is lower than the mileages claimed by other 150cc bikes like Yamaha SZ-x or Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler. The Yamaha FZ16 though only claims 50.81 kmpl of mileage.

Customer Mileage Reviews

Reviewing the RTR 160, MyIndiaGuide notes that the bike does not have too broad a wheelbase and that has helped it maintain a pretty decent mileage for a 160cc at 50 kmpl. Customers reviewing this bike on Yahoo Answers report a mileage of anywhere between 50-58.5 kmpl. It needs to be noted that except for one user, the rest have not reported above 55 kmpl on their Apache.

The reported mileage is the same on PriceArena. The website has reported the mileage of Apache RTR 160 at 50 kmpl. IndiaMart though has a more conservative figure. According to them, the fuel economy on the Apache RTR 160 is not expected to be more than 42 kmpl on city roads while this could increase to 54 kmpl on the highways.

The best mileage review comes from BikeAdvice. In a review of the bike phase-by-phase, writer Saran notes an extremely impressive mileage of 65 kmpl during the first 1750 kilometers. Post that, it fell down to 62 kmpl for up to 4500 kms. This mileage appears to have fallen down to 56 kmpl till 9000 kms. We could take 56 kmpl as the mileage reported by BikeAdvice for the long term.

BharathAutos provides a more realistic picture. In their review, the website has noted a city mileage of 45 kmpl which can increase to 50 kmpl on highways. The review is similar from IndianDrives that reports a mileage of 50 kmpl on the RTR 160.

Looking through MouthShut, there are over 200 reviews who together rate the Apache RTR 160 a 4/5 on mileage. Customers who have reported the mileage on the site claim the city mileage to be around 50 kmpl while the highways mileage has been reported to be 55 kmpl. The fuel economy reported on the city though goes down to as low as 40 kmpl on some reviews. So overall, one can say that the realistic mileage for city conditions is anywhere between 40-50 kmpl while that on highways is around 55 kmpl.

On Olx, the mileage reported by various customers selling their Apache ranges between 35-55 kmpl. That’s a huge variance and so if you are looking for more specific numbers be rest assured that the customer reporting 35 kmpl definitely looks like an outlier and so the average mileage you may expect is likely to be between 40-50 kmpl.

So should you go for an Apache RTR 160? Well, the bike has other complaints like significant vibrations at high speed. The mileage doesn’t seem to be a great problem given the fact that bikes in this segment tend to do worse than this. So our recommendation would be to go through the product reviews of other bikes, take this one for a test drive as well before deciding on a bike. Here is a summary of all mileage reviews

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	54
MyIndiaGuide	50	—
Yahoo Answers	50-55	—
PriceArena	50	—
IndiaMart	42	54
BikeAdvice	56	—
BharathAutos	45	50
IndianDrives	50	—
MouthShut	40-50	55
Olx	40-50	—