I am 50 years old and my height is 5′11″. I enjoy long rides. Between the Harley X440 and the Meteor 350, which bike is better for me?

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a functionally sorted, well-priced and good-looking machine, so if you've got your heart set on it, you can go ahead with your purchase. It is good to use inside the city thanks to its plush suspension, upright and neutral ergonomics and torquey, smooth engine. Out on the highway, as long as you're not crossing the triple-digit threshold, the Hunter will make for a relaxed mile munching partner.Pillion comfort is the one area where the Hunter isn't as great as its larger siblings - owing to its physically smaller size. We would recommend you visit the showroom for a test ride to gauge this matter for yourself with your parents in tow.

Since you have a rather short daily commute, we would recommend you go with the base versions of the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak or Ather Rizta. You can even consider the TVS Orbiter, although it is a step down in performance and features compared to its sibling, the iQube, but it offers a slightly more spacious rider's triangle and, importantly, more range thanks to its larger 3.1kWh battery.A visit to your nearest authorised dealerships for all four regarding aftersales service and a test ride will help you decide which scooter is the best fit for you.

Both bikes have their pros and cons when it comes to city usage. The Hero Xpulse 210 is slimmer and more manageable, but throws quite a bit of noticeable heat on the left side of your leg. If you’re comfortable with the size of the TVS Apache RTX 300, that’s the one we’d recommend of the two.However, in both cases, it’s too early to comment on reliability, and there are complaints online with the Xpulse, although our long-term test bike has not faced any issues in the 3,000km we’ve run it yet. Overall, the RTX will feel like a more premium, better-made bike that gives you a lot more for your money. You’ll also have the peace of mind of tubeless tyres.On the flip side, the Xpulse has a lightweight and fun character that you will especially enjoy if a bit of off-road riding forms a part of your usage. It would be best to take test rides of both and hold off on your purchase for about six months to see how the reliability situation plays out. Especially since you are used to having a bike that has served you well for so long! - Rishaad

The Kia Seltos CVT is the ideal choice for your daily commute in bumper-to-bumper traffic. The transmission is seamless, power delivery is adequate for your occasional highway trips, and the drive experience will be smooth and comfortable. Fuel efficiency will also likely be better than any other turbo-petrol option, as turbo cars generally consume a lot more fuel (than NA engines) in stop-go conditions. The Tata Sierra delivers excellent ride comfort, the backseat is very comfortable, and its turbo-AT combination delivers strong performance. But the Kia car edges ahead in terms of finesse and quality.If fuel efficiency isn't a concern, then another option you could consider is the new Mahindra XUV 7XO. The turbo-petrol AT combination is smooth, performance is stronger than the Kia and Tata car. Besides having a very spacious and comfortable backseat, this Mahindra car also gets a rear-seat ventilation function, which you might find useful.