Hi. I want to buy a new bike. Currently own a 2009 Pulsar 180 UG4 with 93,500 kms on odo. I also had the 1st gen 2014 KTM RC 390 for quite sometime during my early days of my IT job. I am now a father of 4 year old daughter and pickndrop her daily 2 km either on my pulsar, activa or creta (during chilled mornings & rainy days). I commute to my office once a week (10 kms away) in traffic along with occasional leisure ride with family. My budget is 3.5 lakh & don’t like cruiser/bobbers.

•44w

If you want your new bike to be sporty and compact, then bikes like the KTM 390 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 310 and Honda CB300R would be our recommendation.

If you want to have a machine that's capable of doing longer distances with luggage and/or a pillion, then an adventure bike like the KTM 390 Adventure (either of the 2 variants will do) or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will fit the bill.

Before pulling the trigger, try to get long test rides of every bike you are considering to make an informed decision.

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KTM

390 Duke

from ₹3.30 Lakh

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390 Adventure

from ₹3.28 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Himalayan

from ₹3.55 Lakh

TVS

Apache RTR 310

from ₹2.61 Lakh

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•1w

I’m planning to upgrade from an Apache 200 after 9 years. My usage is primarily within Bangalore city, with occasional highway trips. I’m confused between the KTM Duke 250, which seems like an agile city option with good tech, the Scrambler 350X, and the KTM Adventure 350. The Scrambler 350X is my first choice, followed by the KTM Adventure 350. However, I feel I might be wasting the larger engines if I’m mostly riding in heavy city traffic. For my usage, should I stick with the Duke 250, or would it make sense to move to one of the bigger options?

•2d

We'd recommend you go with the 350cc Triumph Scrambler 400 X over the other bikes you've shortlisted for two reasons. First, it will offer you a big step up in comfort and performance from your Apache 200. Second, despite using a larger engine, this Triumph bike is a very friendly city bike and won't catch you out with abrupt, overeager power delivery or a heavy clutch. The 350cc KTM 390 Adventure has a very buzzy engine which will make its presence felt at all times and the KTM 250 Duke will feel like a small step up from your Apache 200.

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•1h

Switched my daily commute from the car to a scooter six months ago just to beat traffic, and honestly haven't looked back even once during peak hours.

•1w

I am thinking of getting a new bike after using a TVS Sport 100cc for almost 15 years. I have been interested in sports bikes since childhood, and now that I am settled, I am thinking of getting one. Earlier, I was considering the Kawasaki Ninja 300, but its price has recently increased while offering minimal features and high maintenance costs. For some time, I also considered the Ultraviolette F77, but I am still sceptical about its long-term reliability. The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 has always been on my mind, and I recently visited its showroom. I really like the colours of the SF 150 more than those of the 250, but I also don't want to miss out on the thrill of the 250. I am particularly interested in the SF 250 FFV variant, but it is available in only two colours, neither of which I find very appealing. I really like one of the colours offered on the SF 150, but it isn't available on the 250. I also came across the Suzuki GSX-8R, and it was love at first sight. Now I am wondering if Suzuki could launch a similar bike in the coming months. I am very confused. What should I do?

•1d

The Suzuki Gixxer models (both 150 and 250) are due to get a generation change soon and therefore, buying one of them right now would not be our recommendation. If you want something in a similar displacement and price bracket, then the Bajaj Pulsar N250 would be the closest match.The Hero Xtreme 250R is also a well-priced alternative that rides well and unlocks a whole new spectrum of performance, although Premia dealerships are quite few and far between currently.

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