I am confused between the Yamaha XSR 155 and the Honda NX 200. My usage will be mostly city driving with occasional long drives.

Autocar India

•9w

Inside the city, both the Yamaha XSR155 and the Honda NX200 will make for good companions, and it will come down to which bike's styling and riding experience you prefer.

The XSR has a pleasing neo-retro design, and it makes a strong case for itself with its R15-sourced engine and chassis. It is also a rather fuel-efficient machine, and the only thing to look out for is that its rear suspension can feel quite stiff over bad roads.

The NX200 - while not a proper ADV in the true sense - has that rugged look that a lot of people desire. It will also feel like the larger, more spacious machine to sit on, so if you are a taller rider, that might be of interest to you. Do bear in mind that its performance won't be as sprightly as the Yamaha's.

A test ride of both across various road conditions will help you make up your mind.

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