Best Touring Bike In India

India is among the most beautiful and diverse country in the world. Where traveling on bikes is probably the best mode of transportation. Every year thousands of riders travel from Kashmir to southern point Kanya-kumari and get en-thrilled by the adventurous ride.

Just imagine yourself riding through the lush green pastures of Kerala on one day and through the hot dry desert of Rajasthan on the other. On one day one rides through the beaches of Goa and next day the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh. Such is the diversity of this great nation.

Bike tours are among the best thing one can do in life, especially when one lives in such a beautiful and diverse country. So if you are a bike lover and want to plan a road trip on bike then this article is surely for you.

The most common question which we get in our emails is that “which is the best touring bike in India especially when one plans a road trip to Leh-Ladakh or Spiti”.

Why choosing a bike for touring in India

We have been touring across India since 2010 and if you ask us, bikes are probably the best method to travel across the country. Not everywhere you are going to find the four-lane national highway.

There are places where one has to bear the huge traffic jams, uneven timing of buses and offbeat condition of roads which are not suitable for your four-wheeler.

So if you are planning a road trip then Bikes are probably the best method when touring in India.

Best Touring Bike in India

Bikes are the soul of one’s journey because it’s the bike which helps you in cruising long distances on Indian terrain and roads. If you got a right bike then your trip is going to be the most beautiful journey of your life and if your bike is not good then your road trip can turn into worst nightmare. So choosing a bike is very critical for the road trip in India.

Which is the best bike for touring in India?

The answer to this question is that “When touring on the bike in India a person needs to choose a bike, which suits his or her riding style. The bike should be comfortable and in great condition. If these things are fulfilled that bike is surely the best bike for you.

Best Touring Bike In India for the Himalayas.

We at Motorbike Expeditions have been conducting tours across India since long. Bike tours to Ladakh, Spiti, and Rajasthan are the most common bike tours for which people go.

The most commonly opted bike is the Royal Enfield Himalayan which is also known as the beast for the Himalayas. Here are some points why Royal Enfield Himalayan is the best touring bike in India.

Terrain

India is home to the Himalayas which binds the world’s most dangerous terrain. So if you are planning tours on such terrain you need a great off-roading bike and Royal Enfield Himalayan is among that.

We have been conducting tours in Sach pass, Spiti and some of the interior summits of Himachal Pradesh. These terrains are so difficult, slippery and offbeat that not every bike can conquer these roads, hence one needs a tested powerful bike.

Royal Enfield Himalayan is a 411cc bike with ABS technology, which is a must for slippery roads in Himachal Pradesh. Being heavily inbuilt this bike provides additional stability to the rider. Hence we at Motorbike Expeditions consider Royal Enfield Himalayan as the best touring bike in India.

Suspension

The Indian Himalayan roads are all about ruggedness, Bumps and curves. So if you are planning a bike tour in India across the Himalayas all you need is a bike with super suspension.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan provides the best suspension system in a particular price range. On our tours to Leh-Ladakh and Spiti, we take feedback from our entire valuable customers and after analyzing the results we have concluded that the first preference of our riders to bumpy roads of Himachal was the Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Price Range

Renting is the most common scenario when one travels in India, as carrying the bike to every part of India is not possible. Bike tours to Leh- Ladakh and Spiti are mostly carried on rented bikes. Hence the price plays a very important factor.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is usually tagged between 1500Rs per day to 2000Rs per day. This price tag makes it one of the most commonly rented bikes not only in the Himalayas but also in India.

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Powerful Engine

Those who have already done road trips across high altitudes in India must be aware of the term Puffing. Puffing is usually a phenomenon which happens on the high altitude where there is lack of oxygen.

This lack of oxygen causes inadequate burning of fuel which makes it very difficult for the rider to accelerate in such situations.

This usually happens with every bike but the Royal Enfield Himalayan is designed for such terrains and altitude reduces puffing to such a level that a rider can even accelerate at high altitudes.

This feature of Himalayan makes it probably the best bike for tours in India, especially for the Himalayas.

Other Bikes which are good for touring in India

Royal Enfield 350cc classic

Royal Enfield classic 350cc is also among the most commonly used bike for touring in India. If you ever travel to Leh Ladakh during the months of May and June you will be confused to see the number of Royal Enfield classic 350cc.

This bike is powerful, gives great average, provides high stability and most important of all has a great pricing range.

So if you are planning a tour to Manali to leh bike trip in India and are not comfortable riding Royal Enfield Himalayan then 350cc classic probably the best bike for touring in India.

Royal Enfield 500cc

Royal Enfield 350cc is a great option for budget riders. But if you don’t want to rent either of the two above-mentioned bikes then the 500cc bullet is the bike you should go for.

This bike is very powerful and riding this beast on the Himalayan roads is all a rider can ask for. The power of this bike can be realized on high altitude passes like Rohtang-la and Baralacha-la where all the other bikes except the Himalayan and 500cc bullet struggle to gain acceleration.

So if you are planning a bike tour in India, especially in Himachal Pradesh then Royal Enfield 500cc can be a great option.

Avenger

We at Motorbike Expeditions get several calls where people ask us if they want to plan a bike tour in India but not on Royal Enfield. Some people have an issue with the weight and some with the cost of the rentals.

At that time the most favourable answer from our side is to go for the Bajaj Avenger. This bike is easy to drive, comfortable for long trips and has all the features, which a touring bike in India should have.

If you ask us the 3rd most common choice of our customers at Motorbike Expeditions for touring in India after the Himalayan and 350cc classic is the Bajaj Avenger. This bike usually costs between 1000-1300rs per day on a rental basis.

So this was the list of few bikes which are considered as the best bikes for touring in India and if you still have a doubt regarding how to choose or plan a trip you can call 24/7 on our numbers mentioned above