Hello team. I am currently using the Triumph Scrambler 400X, and it is one of the best motorcycle purchases I have ever made. However, the buzz in the foot pegs bothers me a lot. I am now planning to buy a Honda NX500 as a lifetime purchase. Does this make sense, or should I save money and get a more exciting big bike?

Autocar India

•15w

The Honda NX500 is a great middleweight ADV with a refined engine, good ride and handling and being a Japanese bike, it will last you a long time while being relatively easy to maintain too. Its asking price is quite steep, but for some, its reliability and low ownership costs are worth that tradeoff.

Coming to whether you should buy a more exciting big bike, that is a question only you can answer for yourself. Big bikes are exciting, capable and striking things to own, but also have high maintenance costs, lower fuel economy and any replacement parts you might need are usually pricey and not readily available.

If that sounds like something you can live with, then you can save up and buy a bigger adventure bike like the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Ducati Multistrada V2.

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Multistrada V2

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Gowtham Ram

•1d

I am a 36-year-old, 6-foot-tall individual, planning to buy a new bike. I currently own a 2012 Honda Unicorn. I am looking for a fun-to-ride, high-performance bike. My primary usage will be in the city, with occasional highway rides. I test-rode the RE Guerrilla Apex and really liked its power and performance. Is it a suitable bike for my age? I am planning to keep the bike for the next 15 years; will it be reliable in the long run? Also, I am confused between choosing the Apex and the regular variant. Which one would you suggest?

Autocar India

•7h

If you were satisfied with the performance of RE Guerrilla 450 Apex during the test ride, then it is a good buy for you. The Guerrilla is a relatively new bike (as it was launched only 3 years ago) but even then, this Royal Enfield bike has proven to be a largely straightforward and fuss-free machine to own. Choosing between the Apex and the standard Guerrilla will boil down to the riding position you prefer and the tyres on offer. In our experience, the Vredestein Centauro tyres of Guerrilla Apex have proven to have better grip and feedback in almost all conditions than the CEAT dual-purpose tyres of standard Guerrilla. The CEATs are not bad tyres, but overall, the Vredesteins set a much higher baseline. The Apex also has a more committed riding position but if you don't find that to be a dealbreaker, you should go for it rather than the standard variant. To be sure, take a test ride of the standard Guerrilla as well before you make a decision.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Rohail khan

•8w

My height is 6′1″, and I want to buy a new retro neo-classical bike. Which bike should I buy within a budget of ₹3 lakh?

Autocar India

•8w

The neo-retro segment has different options today to suit varied tastes and requirements. On the traditional end of the spectrum, you have options like the Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic 350 and Honda CB350 models. They are laid-back and comfortable machines which are conducive to relaxed riding. On the other hand, if you want something that looks retro but goes like a thoroughly modern machine, the Triumph Speed 400 and Speed T4 come into the picture. The Speed 400 has better componentry, a higher performance ceiling and also costs more. The T4 is a simpler machine, but it still has decent pep in its step, and its engine suits the neo-retro theme more. A test ride of these bikes should help you decide which is the best fit for you.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Satyabrat Sahoo

I’m 33 years old, 185 cm tall, weigh 88 kg, and am based in Bengaluru. Over the years, I’ve owned the following two-wheelers (in order): Dio, Xtreme, Karizma R, Avenger 220, and Activa 3G. I sold my Activa in January and have been searching for a new bike since then. Since March 2023, I’ve test-ridden 49 bikes and documented detailed pros and cons, along with my likes and dislikes for each. My primary criteria are after-sales service quality, product quality and reliability, engine refinement, and suspension maturity, which is especially important given Bengaluru’s road conditions. After extensive evaluation, I shortlisted four motorcycles: Svartpilen 401, TVS RTX, HD 440T, and the Adventure 390 spoke-wheel version. Each has its strengths, but also concerns related to availability, service experience, or long-term comfort. Given these factors, my current plan is to buy a Suzuki Access 125 ABS for now and upgrade later to a 490 cc twin-cylinder adventure bike if one launches around 2028 or 2029. Does this approach make sense?

Autocar India

•8w

Since you have been hunting for a bike, we'd recommend you scratch that itch sooner rather than later! Based on your checklist, there are two options we'd recommend you take a strong look at - Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Both are tall and large machines which will suit a person of your stature and have decent performance too. Given their long travel suspension setups, you'll also be comfortable when navigating broken roads inside the city. The Triumph is geared a little short, which is great at slower speeds inside the city but on the highway, that means vibrations creep in sooner. The Royal Enfield's 196kg kerb weight might not be something you are willing to put up with daily, especially at city speeds. Take a test ride of these bikes and see for yourself which one offers the experience you are after before making a purchase.

Triumph Scrambler 400 X

Royal Enfield Himalayan

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