Kishtwar

•16w

I am looking for a 2-wheeler. My Budget is 4L, I will travel 80 to 100 kms a day. 20 kms in city + 30 kms in highway + 30 kms in industrial areas (Usually Damaged Roads) My priorities - Top-notch ride quality, free from body pain Suggest a few options. As of now, XPulse is closer to my requirements, but I need tuneless tyres since Industrial roads are more prone to puncture. Can I expect XPulse with tubeless tyres in the near future? Suggest other options to me as well

•16w

Since you travel long distances every day, comfort should be near the top of your wishlist and under Rs 4 lakh, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is the king of comfort. With your purchase, you can also bundle in the cross-spoke rims (priced at Rs 16,000, which is quite fair for what you're getting), which will give you the peace of mind of running tubeless tyres as well. The Himalayan's only major drawback is its large size and heavy weight, which can get bothersome for shorter riders.

If you're looking for something more manageable, then bikes like the TVS Apache RTX 300 and 350cc KTM 390 Adventure are good options to consider. Both are comfortable, have gutsy performance and should return decent fuel economy too, while being easier to manage due to their low kerb weights.

If you don't resonate with an adventure bike, then the 350cc Triumph Scrambler 400 models offer a good compromise with the plush suspension comfort you need, with more appealing style and less bulky bodywork.

In case you decide you don't want to be at the upper limit of your budget, then neo-retro roadsters like the Harley-Davidson X440 T, 350cc Triumph Speed 400 / Speed T4 and Honda CB350 models are worth considering. These bikes have great comfort levels and will also return better fuel economy.

Considering the very different nature of these bikes, take a test ride of all to be sure which one would be the right fit for you.

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•16w•

I'm planning to buy a two wheeler I'm not sure if i should buy an electric scooter or bike .. I travel 40-50 km weekly 5 times I'm studying clg 3rd yr give suggestions and my budget is 2.5 lakhs

•16w•

EV will be good For a fixed commute of 40-50 km daily, but if your are an adventurous person and like riding to places, then ICE vehicles are more preferable. Or as you mentioned you are having a budget of 2.5 lakhs, go for EV and buy a second hand bike for your weekend fun

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I am planning to buy a new bike, but I am confused between the RTX 300 and the KTM ADV 250. My height is 182 cm, and I am a college student and a weekend rider. I have seen several ownership reviews of the RTX 300, and many users seem to be facing issues, which has confused me. Please suggest which one would be the better choice for me.

•3d

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Hi Autocar India, I’m confused between the V-Strom SX 250, Speed 400, and Scrambler 400 X. I’m 193 cm tall and weigh 103 kg. I’ll mainly be riding 50-60 km per day in city traffic and on broken Kerala roads, usually at speeds below 90 km/h. I do very little touring, no off-roading, and occasionally carry a pillion. I love the agility and cornering ability of my SF150 and want a genuine upgrade without high ownership stress. Which one would you choose specifically for my usage? Please don’t give a generic “all three are good depending on preference” answer. Compare their real-world comfort, handling, suspension, maintenance, and compromises for my use case.

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Considering your build and your specific needs as well as usage, we'd recommend choosing between the Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Suzuki V-Strom SX. Given that you travel with a pillion occasionally and want an upgrade from your current 150cc bike, both will offer a step up, although to varying degrees.The V-Strom SX offers trademark Suzuki strengths like being easy to ride, inexpensive to own, good fuel efficiency if ridden sensibly and being a reliable machine that will last you for many years. Its compromises are that its smaller engine will obviously lack the poke of the bigger Triumph, and it is a simple machine with no real frills (which could even be considered a plus point if you like simple machines). The V-Strom is also far more affordable to purchase, which is a definite plus point for someone stepping up from a 150cc bike.The 350cc Scrambler 400 X will - unsurprisingly - offer more spirited performance and better high-speed manners given its more sophisticated chassis and will also feel like the better finished product of the two. Its handling is pleasantly engaging for the sort of bike it is, and since you mentioned you value those attributes in your current bike, this will appeal to you. Downsides to the Scrambler include higher ownership costs, lower fuel economy and its pillion perch is slightly smaller than the Suzuki's, although not bad in isolation.To make a definitive decision between the two, a test ride will be helpful.

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•1d

Hi! I am planning to buy my first car. My budget is around Rs. 15-16 lakh, and my monthly running would be less than 500-600 km, with around 60% of it on highways. I am confused between the Venue N Line N6 manual (I might consider the automatic if it fits within my budget) and the Creta EX(O) Summer Edition manual. My mom and dad really liked the Creta, but I felt the Venue N Line N6 offered better value for money. Which of these two would be a better option for my requirements?

•13h

The Hyundai Creta EX(O) Summer Edition manual is certainly the more sensible choice - it is a larger, more spacious car with a larger 1.5 petrol engine. It even has a bigger boot, making it the better family car. However, if this car is exclusively going to be used by you, we'd recommend the Venue N Line N6 for its sporty and fun-to-drive nature. The 1.0-turbo is strong, and the dual-clutch automatic transmission will be very convenient while driving in city traffic.In summary, the Creta petrol manual is a better family car, but as your first car, the Venue N Line DCT will not only be more convenient to drive but will also feel more special.

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