My Honda Dazzler 150’s RC lapses in June 2026. The odometer reads 1.1 lakh km and I’ve had a trouble-free ownership - it still runs like new every day. If I sell it, I don’t think any other bike will match its reliability. If I renew the RC, I’ll likely keep riding it until my son is in 8th grade (around 2031). My wife owns a 2022 Jupiter 125, and I’m increasingly leaning toward scooters. I like the Aerox but feel it may not offer value for money; the Honda Access looks boring. I need advice on whether to sell, renew, or switch to a scooter and which scooter (if any) would match the Dazzler’s reliability.

Autocar India

•2h

In your budget, we'd suggest considering either the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or Bajaj Pulsar N160 for your use case. Both bikes have refined, punchy engines, good seating and suspension comfort and will also return good fuel economy when you ride sensibly. One point to bear in mind is that if you're a taller person, the Apache's seat-to-footpeg distance can feel a little cramped, in which case opting for the more spacious Pulsar will be our recommendation. If the sporty look of these two doesn't appeal to you and you want a simpler, more affordable machine then the Honda Unicorn is a tried and trusted option that's very hard to go wrong with. We'd recommend taking a test ride of all three before you make your decision to understand each one's strengths and weaknesses.

Autocar India

•40m

Yes, every once in a while, you can sit on a bike that’s on its side stand, but do it with care. The side stand is made to hold the bike’s weight at a lean and not to take extra load over and above that. If you sit often or put a lot of weight or sit in a way that puts a lot of weight on the stand, the stand itself or its mount can bend and crack over time, and the bike can tip over if enough force is applied to a crumbling side stand.If you must sit, keep it short, do it on flat, hard ground, turn the handlebar fully to the left, and keep the bike in gear so it does not roll. Keep your feet steady on the ground. Avoid rocking the bike or having more than one person sit on it. Don’t do this on a slope, soft mud, wet tiles or hot tar that can let the stand sink into the surface. If the stand’s foot is small, place a flat stone or something large and flat under it to increase its surface area. For longer waits, use the centre stand if your bike has one. Or just find another place to sit, realistically you should be able to find a bench or some waiting area nearby, it’s much safer.

Autocar India

•1h

For the best ride comfort, we'd recommend you choose between the TVS Jupiter 110 /125 and Suzuki Access models. Both have very good seating and suspension comfort but the Jupiter's larger 12-in rear wheel helps it round off bigger bumps a little better than the Access. The Jupiter's rear monoshock also has a handy winged preload adjuster which makes tailoring the suspension easier depending on the load you're carrying. The Access' upside is, that its seating position is more spacious and will serve taller riders better and its suspension composure is on par with the TVS. Take a test ride of both scooters to see which one suits you better and then make your decision.