Bajaj Pulsar N250. (Photo: Bajaj)
A traction control system is a vehicle safety feature that helps prevent wheels from losing grip on the road.
A traction control system (TCS) is a safety feature that is commonly seen in cars and high-end two-wheelers.
However, with safety becoming a top priority, companies like Yamaha, Bajaj, TVS, and Triumph have recently begun offering this feature on their mass-market motorcycles and scooters.
What is a traction control system (TCS)?
A traction control system is a vehicle safety feature that helps prevent wheels from losing grip on the road. It employs sensors to detect when a wheel loses traction and automatically adjusts the power output or braking force so that the wheel regains stability.
Here’s a list of motorcycles under Rs 3 lakh that offer traction control.
Bajaj NS400 Z
Bajaj Pulsar N400 Z is available in India with a starting price of Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle packs a 373 cc single-cylinder engine tuned to deliver 39.4 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 35 Nm of maximum torque at 7,000 rpm. It has a 6-speed gearbox and features such as an LCD lap timer, Bluetooth connectivity, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Bajaj Pulsar N250
The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is one of the most affordable 250cc bikes in India with prices starting at Rs 1.52 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike’s oil-cooled engine can deliver 24 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 21.5 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch. The N250 comes equipped with a projector LED headlamp with DRLs, ABS riding modes, dual channel ABS, a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Yamaha FZ-X
At a starting price of Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom), the Yamaha FZ-X is the most affordable bike in India that offers traction control features. It packs a 150-cc engine tuned to deliver 12 bhp at 7,250 rpm and 13 Nm of max torque at 5,500 rpm.
The gearbox has five speeds and a constant mesh. The bike offers LED lighting, an LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, and ABS (single-channel).
Triumph Speed 400
The updated Triumph Speed 400 gets a dominating road presence with its larger-profile tyres. The bike retails in India with a starting price of Rs 2.4 lakh (ex-showroom).
It houses a 400 cc liquid-cooled engine with 37.5 Nm of maximum torque at 6,500 rpm and 39 bhp at 8,000 rpm. This is coupled with a wet slipper clutch system-equipped 6-speed gearbox.
TVS Apache RTR 310
The Apache RTR 310 offers features, like cruise control, throttle-by-wire, five ride modes, adjustable levers and a bi-LED headlamp arrangement. The naked sports bike comes in two colours and three configurations, with a starting price of Rs 2.42 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 310 cc engine of the Apache RTR is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox including a slipper and assist clutch, as well as a bi-directional quick-shifter. The liquid-cooled unit can generate up to 35 bhp at 9,700 rpm and 28.7 Nm of maximum torque at 6,650 rpm.
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