I am looking for a good city-commuter bike similar to the Yamaha FZ. I would appreciate expert recommendations to help me choose the best available options.

Autocar India

•1h

To get a motorcycle making more than 46hp within your budget, you can consider any of the Royal Enfield 650cc models, as well as the Aprilia RS and Tuono 457 models. Royal Enfield's 650s aren't sporty machines and are also considerably heavy, with some of them weighing 240kg or more. The Aprilia 457 models are properly thrilling and entertaining machines to ride, but have been plagued by some troubling engine reliability issues. It would be advisable to speak to some RS and Tuono 457 owners to see what their experience has been before pulling the trigger on either of the two. Lastly, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 is another option that fits the bill, and truthfully, it is a great bike to ride, but its steep pricing is a tough pill to swallow.Do your research, take multiple test rides and speak to people who own these bikes before you make your choice.

Autocar India

•3h

The decision to buy a car right now is ultimately a very personal one, and no one can time it perfectly for you. It really depends on how secure your income is and how exposed you are to market volatility and a potential slowdown triggered by the Middle East war. If your job, business and cash flows are stable, and you’re not losing sleep over your portfolio, there’s no fundamental reason to defer a car purchase you can comfortably afford.Conflicts like this make buyers cautious about holding off on their purchase, and this hurts demand. This triggers discounts and price cuts, so if you are financially comfortable and have a clear car in mind, it’s reasonable to go ahead. If your situation feels uncertain, waiting a few months to see how things settle is the safer call.

Autocar India

•1h

Since your usage skews more towards slower city riding than faster highway trips, going with a Royal Enfield 350 would be our recommendation. However, the Meteor isn't at the top of that list. We've found the Hunter / Classic / Bullet to be more comfortable primarily because of their more upright and neutral riding triangles. With its laidback cruiser ergonomics and low seat, which puts more weight on your tailbone, the Meteor will feel a little stiffer than its aforementioned siblings over bad patches of road. The Himalayan will also make for a decent city machine and will be inherently more capable on the highway, but its large size and taller seat height might be deal breakers for you. If this is going to be your only bike to do everything, purely from a capability standpoint, the Himalayan makes more sense.Take a test ride of both to understand the pros and cons of each and see which one suits your use case better before you make a decision.