Could you please suggest a bike under ₹3 lakh for city use? My daily rides are around 6-10 km, and I’m looking for good rider and pillion comfort.

Autocar India

•18w

Considering your limited usage and prioritizing comfort, bikes under ₹3 lakh that meet your needs include the Royal Enfield Classic/Bullet 350, any of the 3 Honda CB350 models, and the Hero Xpulse 210.

In fact, any of the straightforward 150cc commuters from Honda, like the Unicorn and the SP160, or other reputable makes, will also serve you well while being easier to buy and more affordable to run, too.

Explore bikes mentioned

Royal Enfield

Bullet 350

from ₹1.78 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Classic 350

from ₹2.00 Lakh

Honda Bikes

Unicorn

from ₹1.25 Lakh

Honda Bikes

SP160

from ₹1.27 Lakh

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