Hi. I am planning to buy my first bike and am confused between the FZ-FI Hybrid, N160 and Sp160. This is primarily for my daily commute to the office(20 km to and fro) in a route with jam-packed traffic. Mileage and comfort (both for me and the pillion) are important to me. I am tall (6ft). The reason I chose the N160 to be in this list is that I thought it might not feel underpowered after 3-4 years. What would be the most sensible option? PS, I come from an Activa I, and that's my only source of driving experience.

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•3d

No scooter can match a motorcycle for comfort over bad roads, and if you value comfort over everything (and it seems like you do, going by the nature of your query), then going for a bike makes more sense. With your budget, you can get a capable 160cc commuter like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and Honda SP160 / Unicorn. These bikes are also capable of being quite frugal when ridden sensibly, and you should take a test ride of all three before you make your decision.

autocar.india

•3d

Since you have the budget that permits you to venture into the 300-400cc category if you so wish, you can look at the Royal Enfield Hunter / Classic / Bullet 350, any of the Honda CB350 models and even the 350cc Triumph 400 models like the Speed T4 and Speed 400. These bikes are premium machines with larger engines than normal commuters, which means fuel economy will range between 30-40kpl most likely, although mileage can vary quite widely depending on multiple factors. If you want to prioritise fuel economy and instead settle for something more frugal, like a 160cc commuter will be our recommendation. Options like the Bajaj Pulsar N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda Unicorn / SP160 are our picks in this class. The Apache and Pulsar are more powerful and feature-rich machines, while the Unicorn and SP160 are straightforward, no-nonsense commuters. Make sure to decide which segment you want to shop in and then take a test ride of all the options in that class before you make your decision.

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•40m

For your use case, we would recommend looking at the Honda CB350 models, Royal Enfield Bullet/Classic 350, and Triumph Speed T4. All of these 350cc machines set a high bar for comfort, but the Bullet and Classic will definitely have a small edge here. When it comes to fuel economy, the CB350s and Speed T4 will likely be more efficient than the heavier Royal Enfield bikes, although mileage varies greatly depending on a multitude of factors. Finally, when it comes to long-term peaceful ownership, it's likely that the Hondas will be the easiest to live with, although maintenance costs for all three will be pretty comparable.These three options are also very different in terms of their riding experience, and to accurately gauge which one will be best for you, we'd recommend a test ride of all before you make your decision.