Discussion on the 5 Best Commuter Motorcycles
Commuter motorcycles are those designed primarily for daily commuting. They are generally more suitable for highway or urban environments. These motorcycles are built for practicality, fuel efficiency, and ease of use for short to medium-distance travel.
Commuter motorcycles are always designed with an emphasis on fuel efficiency, engine size, lightweight construction, comfortable riding position, low cost, reliability, and durability. This ensures the bike serves as an efficient mode of transport for your daily commuting needs. They typically offer a balance of affordability, comfort, and functionality, making them suitable for urban and suburban environments.
These commuter bikes are suitable for those who travel short or medium distances daily to the office. They will make your daily commute smooth, enjoyable, and comfortable.
Discussion about 5 best commuter motorcycles:
Honda CB Shine SP
The Honda CB Shine SP is a popular commuter segment bike. Considering customer demand, this motorcycle was introduced to the market as a budget-friendly 125cc option, offering good engine performance and excellent build quality. The bike is highly suitable for daily commuting and workplace travel. As a commuter bike, it has high market demand. This bike delivers an average mileage of 50 km/l. It can provide 60 km/l on highways and 50 km/l in city riding.
(1) Engine - The bike uses a 125cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, spark ignition engine. It can produce a maximum power of 10.16 BHP at 7500 RPM and a torque of 10.30 Nm at 5500 RPM. It can be started using both kick and electric start methods.
(2) Body Dimensions - The overall length, width, and height of the bike are 2007 mm, 762 mm, and 1085 mm respectively. Its ground clearance and wheelbase are 160 mm and 1266 mm respectively.
(3) Braking and Suspension - This bike uses twin shock suspension, which is quite good for a commuter motorcycle. The front of the bike uses telescopic fork suspension, and the rear uses spring-loaded hydraulic type suspension. The front wheel of this bike uses a disc brake, and the rear wheel uses a drum brake, which is satisfactory for this bike.
(4) Tires and Wheels - According to reviews, the tires of this bike are of very good quality. This bike uses HET tires, which reduce the rolling resistance of the bike. Both wheels are tubeless.
Honda Dream 110
Honda is a familiar name in the motorcycle market. Among all the 110cc segment bikes in Bangladesh, the Honda Dream 110 holds a special place. The bike is particularly notable for its low cost, durability, and speed. Those who need a respectable commuter bike at a low cost can keep this bike on their preference list. The bike has a top speed of approximately 86 km/h and gives a mileage of about 60 km/liter on normal roads.
(1) Engine - Honda's commuter bike features a powerful 110cc engine, which is a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, BS-4, and air-cooled unit. The engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 8.247 BHP at 7500 RPM and a maximum torque of 9.09 Newton meters at 5500 RPM.
(2) Body Dimensions - The bike's length is 2020 mm, width 737 mm, and height 1061 mm. Additionally, its wheelbase is 1285 mm and ground clearance is 180 mm, which is sufficient for Bangladeshi roads. The seat height of the bike is 775 mm.
(3) Braking and Suspension - The bike has 130 mm drum brakes on both the front and rear. Both tires are tubeless and fitted with alloy wheel rims. The front of this bike features telescopic fork suspension, and the rear has 5-step adjustable spring-loaded hydraulic shock absorber suspension.
(4) Tires and Wheels - The size of both the front and rear tires of the bike is 80/100-18. Both tires are tubeless and fitted with alloy wheel rims.
Suzuki Hayate
The Suzuki Hayate bike is particularly notable for its external beauty and performance. The bike's overall height and weight are well-balanced. Due to its larger fuel tank capacity, it offers an additional advantage as a commuter bike. The bike has a top speed of 80 km/h and gives a mileage of about 55 km/liter on normal roads.
(1) Engine - The bike is equipped with a powerful 112.8cc engine, which is a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. The engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 8.3 BHP @ 7500 RPM. The bike can deliver a maximum torque of 8.8 Newton meters @ 5500 RPM.
(2) Body Dimensions - The bike's overall length is 2030 mm, width 720 mm, and height 1070 mm. Additionally, the wheelbase is 1260 mm and ground clearance is 165 mm.
(3) Braking and Suspension - The bike has drum brakes on both the front and rear tires. The front of the bike features telescopic fork suspension, and the rear has dual shock rear suspension. Both suspensions are coil spring and oil damped.
(4) Tires and Wheels - The front tire of the bike is size 70/100-17 M/C 40P, and the rear tire is size 80/100-17 M/C 53P. Both tires are tubeless. Both tires are fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels.
Suzuki GSX 125
Attractive looks, maximum mileage, suitability for all ages, and a budget-friendly price are some of the key features of this bike. Additionally, the bike's electrical and console panels are of high quality. The LED feature lights have given the bike another dimension. Overall, the bike has made a place in the hearts of bike enthusiasts due to its quality and durability.
(1) Engine - The bike is equipped with a powerful 125cc engine. The engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 10.45 BHP @ 9000 RPM. The bike can deliver a maximum torque of 9.2 Newton meters @ 7000 RPM.
(2) Body Dimensions - The body dimensions feature a substantial fitness like 1990×755×1075. Suzuki has been computerized and sealed with advanced silver coating and silver-nickel-phosphorus-carbide coating.
(3) Braking and Suspension - The bike offers two types of braking facilities simultaneously: ABS (anti-locking system) and CBS system. For suspension, Suzuki uses telescopic, coil spring, and oil-damped suspension for its front wheel. On the other hand, the rear side wheel uses hydraulic spring damping dual shock suspension.
(4) Tires and Wheels - The Suzuki GSX-125 features high-quality brakes and tires that are compatible with its body design and durable for long-distance travel and riding. Each of its front and rear tires has a base width of 2.75/18 and is tubeless.
Zaara Digital V2
The Zaara Digital V2 is a decently designed entry-level commuter type motorcycle. The bike has been quite successful due to its low price, high mileage, and long-lasting performance.
Special features of the bike include - digital instrument panel, powerful engine, comfortable seating position, good lighting system, steel diamond frame chassis, single disc braking system, good fuel capacity, etc.
From this bike, you can expect an average mileage of about 50 km/liter and a top speed of about 90 km/hour.
(1) Engine - The Zaara Digital V2 bike uses a 106.67cc displacement engine. This engine is single-cylinder, 4-stroke, and air-cooled. Additionally, the engine features 2-valves and a single overhead camshaft. It can produce a maximum power of 7.70 BHP at 5000 RPM and a maximum torque of 7.50 Nm at 6000 RPM.
(2) Body Dimensions - The bike's length, width, and height, i.e., the entire body dimensions, are quite balanced. The ground clearance is 160 mm, and the bike's overall weight is 107 kg. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is 12 liters.
(3) Braking and Suspension - The front of the bike uses standard hydraulic telescopic forks, and the rear uses a swingarm-linked spring-loaded twin-shock suspension system. The front wheel of the bike uses a single hydraulic disc, and the rear wheel uses a drum-type brake.
(4) Tires and Wheels - The bike uses 5-spoke alloy type wheels and tubeless tires. A 2.75-17 section tire is used on the front wheel, and a 3.00-17 section tire is used on the rear wheel. The rim size for both wheels is 17 inches. Although these wheels and tires appear standard, they are very commuting-focused.
Conclusion
Commuter bikes suitable for daily use are usually budget-friendly. Moreover, the durability and efficiency of commuter bikes impress people. If you need a commuter bike for daily use, you can confidently consider the vehicles mentioned above for your collection.
