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Hi. Since last 11 years, I have been owning Honda unicorn. Now, I will to upgrade. My daily commute is 50 kms (mostly highway). Can you suggest best bike between Honda hornet 2.0, xtreme 160r 4v, Pulsar N160 and NS160. Suggest from Performance point of view.

6w

I won't suggest Hero Xtreme 4v though I am using it ....as it goes xtremely beyond the level of the mentioned competitors.

6w

Test drive Suzuki Gixxer or Gixxer SF. Smooth, reliable, adequate performance. Also highway friendly.

7w

If performance is your concern Go for pulsar N160 or Ns 160 most of the bajaj machine over 150 cc is highway friendly and vibration free under legal speeds . For reliability ,durability and better resale value you should choose honda .Hero 🤐

7w

Go with Hornet 2.0, its comfort and performance are quite good. Ride feels smooth too. I have driven Pulsar N160, it has a sporty feel but it does not feel that smooth for long rides like on highway.

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Hello Autocar team, I am from Pune, and my father is looking for a bike for his daily office commute of around 50km (25km one way). His requirements are a comfortable seating position, decent fuel efficiency, good after-sales service and long-term reliability, and a low seat height, as he is 5 ft 5 in tall. He was initially considering the TVS Ronin base variant, but after reading about some after-sales issues, he is looking at other options as well. Since we already have a Hunter 350, he is considering the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda CB350RS. However, he is confused between the two, as the Meteor 350 is around 10kg heavier than the Hunter 350, while the CB350RS has a taller seat height. Could you please suggest which would be the better choice considering his usage and requirements? He is also considering an EV scooter, so suggestions for suitable options in that category would be helpful as well.

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While the Royal Enfield Meteor 350's low seat height is surely welcoming, owing to its feet-forward riding position, you will feel more of the road imperfections you encounter. We'd recommend you instead look at the Bullet / Classic from RE's stable, as these bikes have more upright, natural riding triangles which will be useful over the long daily commute your father faces. The Honda CB350s offer a similar riding experience but are lighter and easier to manage. Given that your daily commute is quite long and likely to involve bad patches too, a motorcycle would be the more comfortable alternative to a scooter. However, if you must have an electric scooter, choose from proven options like the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather Rizta / Konarc and Vida VX2.

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Posted on: 22 Jul 2026