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•35w

My average monthly distance is 400 km and I stay in a hilly area. I’m thinking of buying a bike with a budget of around ₹2–2.5 lakh. I need something with enough power to handle the ghats, good pillion comfort, suitable for long journeys, and capable in the rains. Thanks.

•35w

Considering your requirements, bikes such as the TVS Ronin, Honda CB300F, CB350 trio, Royal Enfield 350s, and Hero Xpulse 210 will serve you well. All are reasonably powerful bikes that can handle the weight of two-up riding and keep your passenger comfortable.

A test ride of all these machines with your preferred passenger will help you make an informed decision.

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•4d

Hello, I’m a new rider considering the Suzuki V-Strom SX for my daily commute, which is around 25 km each way. My route is a mix of highways and city roads, with some uneven, bumpy and pothole-ridden stretches. I’m looking for a bike that inspires confidence, offers good highway stability and comfort, and provides a good level of safety for a relatively inexperienced rider. Would the V-Strom SX be a suitable choice for these requirements, particularly in terms of comfort, stability and safety on a mixed daily commute?

•8h

The Suzuki V-Strom SX is surely a good option for your needs. It is light, has a peppy engine and comfortable ergonomics - factors that will give you confidence over mixed road conditions. You should also consider the Hero Motocorp Xpulse 210 because it will be vastly better at tackling bad roads than the V-Strom without sacrificing on-road behaviour too much. Take a test ride of both to help make an informed decision.

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•2d

I am planning to buy a bike by the end of this year for a daily 25-40 km commute in Hyderabad. I’m currently considering the Honda CB350RS, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, and the upcoming Triumph Bonneville 350. Which one would you recommend, and are there any other bikes I should check out? Also, when is Bonneville 350 expected to launch?

•11h

The Honda CB350 models and Royal Enfield Hunter / Bullet / Classic 350 should be on your radar for the sort of usage you're going to put the machine through. The Meteor's feet-forward seating position places more load on your tailbone and also transfers the shock from road imperfections directly to your spine which is why we wouldn't recommend it for a long daily commute. The CB350s and the three RE 350s listed above have more natural, upright seating positions which will make them more suited to your usage. The Hondas are lighter on their feet than the RE Bullet and Classic and feel more manageable inside tight city traffic. The REs claw back some ground with their characterful and torquey J-series motor. Picking between them will boil down to what sort of experience you prefer and a test ride should help you determine which is the right one for you.

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•10h

Electric scooters keep getting pitched as the obvious upgrade from petrol ones for city commutes, but range anxiety on these still feels underdiscussed compared to how much it comes up with EV cars. Why does this get so much less attention?

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