Looking for an automatic two-wheeler for use by both me and my wife. The primary requirement is a wider tyre profile for better stability on Mumbai roads, especially on cemented roads with gaps between the concrete blocks. I am also looking for good safety features such as ABS and an effective braking system.

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Short answer: not yet. India does not have a trade deal with the EU in force today, so prices of EU‑built bikes like BMW and Ducati stay under the current import taxes.If and when an EU deal gets signed and starts, prices could come down, but it will depend on the fine print. Most trade deals cut taxes slowly over a few years, sometimes only for a limited number of units each year. Bikes shipped fully built from Europe would likely see the smallest and slowest cuts. Bikes that come in as parts and are put together in India usually get bigger benefits, so those could drop more, if included.There are a few more wrinkles. Many big bikes already come from Thailand to use existing duty benefits, so an EU deal may not affect a vast majority of these manufacturer's portfolios. Exchange rates, shipping costs, GST and dealer costs also affect the final price, and brands may not pass the full tax cut on day one.So, expect any drop to be model‑specific and phased, not an overnight big cut.

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If you want the highest level of comfort in this price bracket, there are primarily two options to look at - the Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 210 and the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. The Xpulse will, of course, have the better ride quality of the two with its long travel suspension, but it's actually the Bullet which has the better rider's triangle and seat comfort. There are other factors at play here, too. The Xpulse is taller but lighter, while the Bullet has a lower seat but weighs nearly 200 kilos.A test ride of both will help you decide which is the best option between these two for you.

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The 300-400cc segment has a huge variety of options ranging from relaxed neo-retro machines, sporty naked bikes, fully-faired super sports, adventure bikes and dualsports as well as cafe racers. Depending on what sort of bike you like, you are sure to find one that suits your needs. Pick from reputed brands like Honda, Royal Enfield, TVS, KTM and Triumph. It will be hard to recommend a bike without knowing more details and we suggest that you make a list of what is important to you and then choose what works best for you.