A disc brake is a type of brake that uses callipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc attached to the tyers in a motorcycle or car as well to create friction. This action retards the rotation of a wheel to reduce the rotational speed or to hold it stationary. Compared to the typical drum brake system, the disc is a better and faster way of stopping vehicle.
It is worth noting at the machines listed below are arranged according to their on-road price from Low to High. So, here is the list of top 5 affordable bikes which are equipped with a disc breaks in the Indian market.
BIkes | Hero Passion Pro i3s | TVS Victor | Honda Livo | Bajaj Discover 125 | Honda CB Shine |
Price | Rs 60,882 | Rs 62,564 | Rs 65,229 | Rs 65,410 | Rs 65,487 |
Power | 8.2 bhp | 9.5 bhp | 8.2 bhp | 11 bhp | 10 bhp |
Torque | 8.05 Nm | 9.4 Nm | 8.6 Nm | 11 Nm | 11 Nm |
Disc Size | 240mm | 240mm | 240mm | 200mm | 240mm |
Displacement | 97.2cc | 109.7cc | 109.19cc | 124.5cc | 125cc |
Mileage | 84 kmpl | 72 kmpl | 74 kmpl | 82 kmpl | 65 kmpl |
Hero Passion Pro i3s – Rs 60,882 (On-Road, Delhi)
Starting with India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp’s Passion Pro i3s is the most affordable motorcycle on the list at an on-road price of Rs 60,882 for the disc brake variant. It is powered by a 97.2cc, single cylinder motor which generates the power of 8.2 bhp and 8.05 Nm torque. Mated to a 4-speed transmission, it is said to deliver the mileage of 84 kmpl. The bike is equipped with a 240mm disc brake at the front a 130mm drum at the rear, with the 18-inch alloy wheels.
TVS Victor – Rs 62,564 (On-Road, Delhi)
At a price tag of Rs 62,564, the TVS Victor comes with the 17-inch alloy wheels with, with the 240mm disc at the front with a 110mm drum brake at the rear. It is powered by 109.7cc displacement Digital CDI engine which chunks out the power of 9.5 bhp and peak torque of 9.4 Nm. Same as the Passion, it is mated to a 4-speed transmission which is said to deliver the mileage of 72 kmpl.
Honda Livo – Rs 65,229 (On-Road, Delhi)
Honda Liva is powered by a 109.19 cc displacement single cylinder engine which chunks the power of 8.2 bhp with the peak torque of 8.6 Nm. Mated to a 4-speed transmission, the bike is claimed to deliver the mileage of 74 kmpl. The bike is equipped with the 240mm disc brake at the front with the 130mm drum at the rear. It rides on the 18-inch alloy wheels.
Bajaj Discover 125 – Rs 65,410 (On-Road, Delhi)
The Bajaj Discover 125 is powered by 124.5 cc displacement single cylinder motor. It generates the maximum power of 11 bhp and peak torque of 11 Nm. The motorcycle is mated to a 5-speed transmission which the company claims to deliver the mileage of 82 kmpl. As far as, its braking system is concerned, the Discover 125 comes with a 200mm disc up front, while the other end gets a 130mm drum.
Honda CB Shine – Rs 65,487 (On-Road, Delhi)
Another motorcycle from the Japanese maker, Honda is the CB Shine, at a price tag of Rs 65,487 on-road, Delhi, the bike is powered by a 125cc single cylinder Digital CDI is generates the power of 10 bhp with the peak torque of 11 Nm. Mated to a 4-speed transmission, with the claimed mileage of 65 kmpl. It runs on the 18-inch alloy wheels which are supported by a 240mm disc brake at the front and a 130mm drum at the rear.