5 Underratted Bikes

TVS Ronin (Price: ~₹1.35 – ₹1.75 lakh)
- Why it is underrated: It blends modern-retro styling with a flexible, smooth-revving engine and comfortable urban ergonomics. It often gets ignored in favor of traditional classic or pure sport bikes, despite being a practical daily ride. [1]

Suzuki Gixxer 250 / Gixxer SF 250 (Price: ~₹1.8 – ₹1.9 lakh range)
- Why it is underrated: Riders frequently praise its butter-smooth oil-cooled 249cc engine, rock-solid high-speed stability, and low maintenance. However, it lacks aggressive marketing and gets drowned out by KTM or Yamaha hype. [1, 2]

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 (Price: ~₹2.16 lakh)
- Why it is underrated: Using the same reliable 250cc oil-cooled platform, this small-capacity adventure-tourer offers a tall, commanding stance, comfortable long-distance ergonomics, and decent mild-off-road capability without breaking the bank or weighing a ton. [1]

(Note: Classic historical or bicycle options like the Hero Impulse or Hero-BMW Funduro 650 also hold iconic status among vintage enthusiasts.) [1, 2]