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•25w

I am quite short (5’2”) and am looking for an electric bike (not a scooter), but I am unsure which model would suit me best. My primary usage will be daily city commuting to work.

•25w

The electric bike segment is still very nascent in India, and there are very few options available. Realistically, the only one we would recommend you look at is the Revolt RV400 because it has been around the longest, and Revolt has a sales and service presence in your city.

Our professional recommendation would be that you instead opt for an electric scooter because you have a huge variety of choices to choose from, depending on your range, styling, features and other requirements.

Options like TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Vida VX2 and Ather Rizta are lovely city runabouts that come with the reliability and peace of mind you'd expect from a big manufacturer while being very practical.

And if you want something sportier and snazzier-looking, the Ather 450 models are a tried and tested commodity with loads of tech and spirited performance to boot.

Another plus point a scooter will have over a motorcycle is that it has a lower seat height and weighs less, which will make it easier to manage in chaotic Mumbai city traffic.

We would recommend that you at least take a test ride of some of the electric scooters mentioned above before you go ahead with your purchase to see whether they suit your use case better.

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•6w•

Hi I am 5.1 feet and I want to buy an electric bike not a scooter as I lives in Delhi and there is a huge water logging problem in Delhi which can cause problems for an electric scooter and therefore I want to buy an electric bike. Request you to kindly suggest me an electric bike under 2lakh with 160-175 mm seat height which I can use for my daily work commuting. Daily travel distance = 20-30 km

•3m•

@vivek.35

you may need 760-775mm seat height not 160-175mm... and for such a low seat height you may look for Komaki ranger, which is a cruiser style bike, otherwise go for Oben rorr evo having a seat height of 780mm

•24w•

I'm a short rider (5'3"). My most usage is city ride, moving along the heavy traffic. My Activa i mostly does the job. But when it comes to occassional long tour, this one fails badly. I wish to have a thrill of riding an electric motorcycle. While I love Ultraviolette bikes, they are taller and heavier for me. But the lighter vehicles lack in range and performance. I'm confused on what to purchase, please help.

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•3d

Hi team, I'm looking for a two-wheeler for city commuting and am open to both motorcycles and scooters, although I'd prefer a motorcycle. I'm 41 years old, weigh 98 kg and am 5'6" tall. I ride only in the city, mainly through Bengaluru's heavy traffic, with occasional stretches of open roads. My daily commute to and from work is around 10-20 km. I mostly ride alone, but occasionally carry my wife and my four-year-old child as pillion passengers. Budget isn't a concern. Please suggest suitable options, including newly launched models and those expected to launch soon. I currently own a first-edition Royal Enfield Hunter 350, but I don't like its proportions because it feels too cramped for me. I'm looking for a more relaxed riding position and comfortable suspension.

•1d

Since you already have a Hunter and are used to its power but want something more spacious, the logical next step would be to look at the Honda CB350 (formerly known as the H'ness CB350) and Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic 350. These bikes offer a similar level of performance and fuel economy but will be much more spacious and comfortable owing to their more open riding positions and better suspension setups (first-gen Hunter suspension was super stiff; it got updated rear shocks in 2025).The Honda is the lighter machine of the two bikes suggested above, and if you want ease-of-use on a daily basis, that will matter. To ensure you make an informed decision, take a test ride of both before you go ahead with your purchase.

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•2d

Kawasaki Z300 is launched in India at more than 3 lakhs. Do you think this makes sense and will people buy it?

•4d

Hi Autocar India, I am looking to buy a motorcycle up to around 2.5 Lakh. My usage will be quite limited. I do short drives of 500 meters, 6 times a day for 6 days a week. I also might do a 15km trip like 3 times a month. Most of the driving will be on really bad pothole-filled roads. So I don't want the vibration to be felt in my back. I want good suspension for bad roads. My height is 5 feet 8 inches and 75 kg. I want a vehicle which can be managed well by me.

•3d

Since you have an extremely short daily commute where fuel economy won't play a big role & you have a reasonably comfortable budget too, we'd recommend you look at the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. The Hunter is not a large motorcycle and will be easy to manage for someone of average build like yourself, and it has supple suspension as well as neutral ergonomics, which will make it comfortable over bad roads.Take a test ride of the Hunter, and if you find it comfy, go for it.

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•4d

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•3d

Hi Autocar team, I'm really stuck between two bikes for my first motorcycle purchase and could use your advice: the Honda Rebel 300 and Triumph Bonneville T40. I'm 5'10" tall, weigh 75 kg and currently ride an Activa 125. I also have some experience riding 150cc bikes in both city and highway conditions. Budget isn't a major constraint, as I'm comfortable spending around Rs 3.5-4 lakh on-road. Since the price difference between these two bikes isn't a deciding factor for me, choosing between them has become even harder. My usage will mainly involve a short daily commute of 7-8 km, with occasional weekend highway rides of 100-150 km. I love the Rebel's distinctive looks, but its 125mm ground clearance makes me nervous about uneven speed breakers and rough patches. The Bonneville T40 looks gorgeous, has plenty of ground clearance and seems more practical for occasionally carrying a pillion. However, its tubed-spoke wheels make me anxious about punctures on Indian roads. The delivery timelines also matter slightly, as I want to move away from my daily commuter. Another point to consider is that both dealerships are in another city, around 100km away on a round trip, so I'd have to travel that distance for servicing and any issues that might arise. Between the two, which would you pick as a sensible yet characterful step up from a commuter? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

•1d

Given that we are yet to ride both the Triumph Bonneville T40 and Honda Rebel 300, we can't yet comment on which one is better, although judging purely from a practicality standpoint, the Bonnie ought to tackle Indian roads better with its longer suspension travel, larger wheels and taller ground clearance. If you must have either of these bikes, we'd recommend waiting a few months until ownership and media reviews are out and you can test ride both before making a decision. This is especially pertinent since you mentioned that neither brand has a presence in your city and it's a 100km round trip for you.In the meantime, why don't you check out the slower and heavier but charming and proven Royal Enfield Classic 350? The Classic may lose a comparison against these two judged purely based on its specification sheet, but if you like an effortless, torque-rich riding experience with great comfort, then the Classic will be up your alley. We've seen spy shots of the bike (finally!) coming with centre-laced spoked wheels, which will permit tubeless tyres, and we recommend you go for that when it is launched.

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•1w

Hi, I am a 3rd-year student and am confused between two bikes, the Meteor 350 and the Hunter 350. I am 5'6 and 64 kg. I am a beginner, just learning to ride a bike from my father on his Splendor. I would like to use it in cities and on highways.

•3d

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