I’m looking for a bike for city commuting and touring. My daily commute will be 8-10 km, and I go on occasional weekend trips. I want a bike with good suspension for Indian roads and decent mileage. My budget is ₹2 lakh. I am looking for a bike that provides good pillion comfort too. Seat height, especially for the pillion, should not be too high, as my mother usually asks me to drop her off at work. Which bike should I choose?

•43w

Considering your needs, an adventure bike like the Hero Xpulse 210 will serve you well, though it is on the taller side. A Royal Enfield Classic 350 or Bullet 350 is also a good choice if you prefer a more traditional, comfortable cruiser.

If you want a sporty-looking but comfortable street naked, options like the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Bajaj Pulsar N250, Suzuki Gixxer 250, or Honda CB300F are worth exploring.

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Hero MotoCorp

Xpulse 210

from ₹1.86 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Bullet 350

from ₹1.87 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Classic 350

from ₹2.12 Lakh

Suzuki

Gixxer 250

from ₹2.05 Lakh

TVS

Apache RTR 200 4V

from ₹1.55 Lakh

Bajaj

Pulsar N250

from ₹1.51 Lakh

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•1w

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•1d

The Suzuki Gixxer models (both 150 and 250) are due to get a generation change soon and therefore, buying one of them right now would not be our recommendation. If you want something in a similar displacement and price bracket, then the Bajaj Pulsar N250 would be the closest match.The Hero Xtreme 250R is also a well-priced alternative that rides well and unlocks a whole new spectrum of performance, although Premia dealerships are quite few and far between currently.

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•1w

I’m planning to upgrade from an Apache 200 after 9 years. My usage is primarily within Bangalore city, with occasional highway trips. I’m confused between the KTM Duke 250, which seems like an agile city option with good tech, the Scrambler 350X, and the KTM Adventure 350. The Scrambler 350X is my first choice, followed by the KTM Adventure 350. However, I feel I might be wasting the larger engines if I’m mostly riding in heavy city traffic. For my usage, should I stick with the Duke 250, or would it make sense to move to one of the bigger options?

•2d

We'd recommend you go with the 350cc Triumph Scrambler 400 X over the other bikes you've shortlisted for two reasons. First, it will offer you a big step up in comfort and performance from your Apache 200. Second, despite using a larger engine, this Triumph bike is a very friendly city bike and won't catch you out with abrupt, overeager power delivery or a heavy clutch. The 350cc KTM 390 Adventure has a very buzzy engine which will make its presence felt at all times and the KTM 250 Duke will feel like a small step up from your Apache 200.

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•2h

Switched my daily commute from the car to a scooter six months ago just to beat traffic, and honestly haven't looked back even once during peak hours.

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