Flex-fuel technology is rapidly spreading in the two-wheeler industry in the direction of promoting green energy and reducing carbon emissions. To meet the government’s targets of E20 and high ethanol blending like E85, many big two-wheeler companies have introduced flex-fuel variants of their popular bikes.
These models from leading companies like Horo MotoCorp, Yamaha and Suzuki will not only help in offering cheaper alternatives to conventional petrol, but will also reduce the country’s dependence on oil imports. Ranging from commuter to sports bike segments, these motorcycles are designed to offer an eco-friendly riding experience without any performance compromise. Come, let us know about their price and features.
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel
The ex-showroom price of this affordable commuter bike is ₹ 72,790. Its design is traditional and lightweight, with new attractive green graphics. Features include analog-digital meter, i3S technology and halogen headlights. For safety, it has Integrated Braking System (IBS) and tubeless tyres. It has a 97.2 cc air-cooled engine, which generates 8.4 bhp power and 8.3 Nm torque. This bike gives excellent mileage of 65 to 70 kmpl.
Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel
The ex-showroom price of this popular bike is between ₹ 81,900 to ₹ 82,800. Its design is based on the classic splendor look, to which new body graphics have been added. It has features like USB charger, digital-analogue console and side-stand engine cut-off. Safety is provided by Combined Braking System (IBS) and strong frame. The bike has a 97.2 cc engine which provides 8.44 bhp power and 8.3 Nm torque. It also gets a mileage of around 62 to 65 kmpl on E85 fuel.
Yamaha FZ Blue Flex
The ex-showroom price of this muscular naked bike from Yamaha has been kept at around ₹ 1.24 lakh. Its design is sporty and aggressive, with a wide fuel tank and sleek tail section. As features, it has been provided with digital LCD cluster, Bluetooth connectivity and LED lighting.
For safety, there is single-channel ABS and disc brakes on both the wheels. It has a 149cc fuel-injected engine, which produces 11.53 bhp power and 12.8 Nm torque. It provides a mileage of approximately 50 to 55 kmpl.
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 Flex Fuel
The ex-showroom price of this premium sports bike is around ₹ 2.16 to ₹ 2.17 lakh. Its design is completely faired, aerodynamic and sports clip-on handlebar. It has full digital display, Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation and full LED setup.
In terms of safety, dual-channel ABS and twin disc brakes have been provided. It has a 249cc oil-cooled engine, which generates 27.9 PS power and 22.2 Nm torque. Despite the heavy performance, its mileage remains around 35 kmpl.
