I ride around 30 km daily in the city and also have back problems. I have shortlisted three motorcycles: the Triumph Speed 400, Honda CB350RS, and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. Which of these bikes would you recommend for comfortable daily commuting?

•26w

Between the three bikes you've shortlisted, all three are comfortable for city use, but they all sit at very different price points, and it wouldn't be right to compare the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with the Honda CB350RS and Triumph Speed 400. If you want a straightforward commuter, then sticking to a machine in the 150-160cc space like the aforementioned Apache, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and Honda Unicorn would make sense.

These bikes will be lighter and easier to manage within the city (which is where you'll spend most of your life), as well as be fuel-efficient and comfortable.

If instead you do want to look at something more premium, the Honda and Triumph you have shortlisted are also good options. You should also look at the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 in this segment. These bikes will be larger and more spacious than the 150/160cc options mentioned above, with better build quality, road presence and pillion comfort.

However, they will demand a little more effort at slow speeds and will also not be as fuel-efficient as the commuters.

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Apache RTR 160 4V

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CB350RS

from ₹2.32 Lakh

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Speed 400

from ₹2.81 Lakh

Bajaj

Pulsar N160

from ₹1.36 Lakh

Honda Bikes

Unicorn

from ₹1.33 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Classic 350

from ₹2.19 Lakh

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Bullet 350

from ₹1.94 Lakh

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•26w•

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