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I am a first-time geared two-wheeler rider. I am an 11th-12th student planning to buy a bike as a birthday gift, and I am deciding between the Jawa 42 FJ and the Yezdi Roadster 2025 model. Which one should I buy? I am 181 cm tall and weigh 82 kg. Also, how should I maintain the bike in terms of cleaning, when should I clean it, and how can I prevent it from rusting?

Asked by: Tanbir Baral

Both the Jawa 42 FJ and Yezdi Roadster are mechanically very similiar with the only difference being some visual elements and how you sit on the bike. A test ride of both over various road conditions should help you decide which one is the right fit for you. 

Coming to when to clean your bike, that's a very subjective thing based on where you live and how you store your vehicle. If you have covered parking that protects your bike from dust, then a soap wash once every 10 days to a fortnight should be more than sufficient. If you don't, then you may have to clean it more often. 

To prevent rusting, try to regularly coat exposed metal parts with some sort of grease and try to keep them under a good-quality bike cover. 

 

Jawa 42 FJ

Jawa 42 FJ

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Asked by: Tanbir Baral

I am a first-time geared two-wheeler rider. I am an 11th-12th student planning to buy a bike as a birthday gift, and I am deciding between the Jawa 42 FJ and the Yezdi Roadster 2025 model. Which one should I buy? I am 181 cm tall and weigh 82 kg. Also, how should I maintain the bike in terms of cleaning, when should I clean it, and how can I prevent it from rusting?

Both the Jawa 42 FJ and Yezdi Roadster are mechanically very similiar with the only difference being some visual elements and how you sit on the bike. A test ride of both over various road conditions should help you decide which one is the right fit for you. Coming to when to clean your bike, that's a very subjective thing based on where you live and how you store your vehicle. If you have covered parking that protects your bike from dust, then a soap wash once every 10 days to a fortnight should be more than sufficient. If you don't, then you may have to clean it more often. To prevent rusting, try to regularly coat exposed metal parts with some sort of grease and try to keep them under a good-quality bike cover.
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30 Dec' 25
Asked by: prateek

I have a budget of ₹7-8 lakh, and the Nissan Magnite CNG is one of my choices, but I am worried about its resale value. Can I switch to the Maruti Fronx CNG by increasing my budget to ₹9 lakh? However, I am concerned about safety there. Please suggest the best approach.

The Nissan Magnite CNG is available with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, which is barely adequate to power this car. Furthermore, while running on CNG, performance will be lacklustre, and efficiency will also be low. And as you mentioned, resale value will be poor, hence it is best that you look at other options.The Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets all the basic safety features like ABS with EBD and ESP, which prevent an accident from happening in the first place. Additionally, there are 6 airbags to keep you protected in case of an impact. Do note that the Fronx's petrol engine is much smoother, and overall, it is much nicer to drive. However, if you want a proven, safe CNG car, go for the Tata Punch or Tata Altroz. While their powertrain isn't as smooth or as good as Maruti's, these are practical and spacious alternatives.
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30 Dec' 25
Asked by: Arun S

Hi team, I'm 5′9″ and well built. I need a bike for my daily city commute of about 30 km, and I want it to be not above 350 cc. I am a sedate driver. Please suggest.

Since most of your usage is inside the city, bikes like the Hero Xpulse 210, Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic / Hunter 350, Honda CB350 trio and the TVS Ronin will make for good options to consider depending on your preference. If you do want something a touch sportier but not very rambunctious, then the KTM 250 Duke also makes for a great companion. A test ride of everything you decide to shortlist will help you make a decision.
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30 Dec' 25
Asked by: SUDARSHAN ARUN P

My running is about 1,000 km per month, and I mostly work in villages in Rajasthan. Which car should I consider?

Since your monthly driving is around 1000km, it will be better if you go for a diesel car. If you prefer a manual gearbox, the Tata Nexon diesel is a good option for its good ride quality. But if you want an automatic, you can consider the Hyundai Venue diesel AT. The ride quality of the 2025 Venue has been improved significantly, and now it gives a good ride quality on Indian roads. The Nexon’s automatic option is an AMT, which has noticeable gearshift jerks and can become tiring on long drives. In the smaller segment, the Tata Punch manual or the Hyundai Exter AMT are good alternatives. Exter’s AMT is one of the smoothest AMTs in the market.
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30 Dec' 25
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