Currently, I use a TVS Ntorq as my daily commuting vehicle. I am 6 ft tall, and using this scooter for my daily rides in Bangalore has started causing some discomfort. I now want to upgrade to a geared motorcycle that I can use for daily commuting. My average daily riding distance is around 40-60 km.

Autocar India

•1h

Since you will spend an overarching amount of time inside the city, your best bet would be to look at either the Honda CB350 models and the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet/ Hunter 350. These are relaxed, comfortable and proven machines which will be great for patchy city roads and out on the highway - as long as you're keeping the speeds under the three-digit threshold - they will be unstressed.If you want a bit more performance without sacrificing comfort the Triumph Speed 400, Tracker 400 and Scrambler 400 models are what you should look at. With their recently downsized - 350cc, liquid-cooled engines, they offer significantly more performance and are lighter than the Honda and RE models listed above which should mean a more energetic demeanor out on open roads. Take a test ride of these machines to see which one you gel with the best before you make a decision.

Autocar India

•7h

Around that price point, you have two very different options. The first is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, which will have similar attributes to your Dominar in being a laidback, road-biased machine. The highlight here is the twin-cylinder engine, and this is one of the biggest reasons to get one. The Interceptor is a proven product, and since you are coming from a Dominar, you should be able to handle its weight and size without too much of a problem.Another option you could look at is the KTM 390 Adventure S, the top model with the adjustable suspension and tubeless spoke wheels. This bike will have a comparable engine character to your Dominar, but brings in added capability in terms of long-distance riding and venturing off-road.These are two very different machines, and picking between the two will not be straightforward. Take a thorough test ride of both to make an informed decision.

Autocar India

•2h

Our recommendation to you would be to pick something from either KYT or MT, both brands which have ECE (and ISI) certified safe full-face helmets which should also be budget friendly. There should be multiple options from both under the Rs. 10,000 mark which should be comfortable enough for daily use. Ensure the helmet fits snugly - but isn't too tight - and if you wear spectacles, make sure you can slide them in and out safely and smoothly before you make your purchase. These helmets should be around the 1500-1700gm mark which, while not positively light, is also not prohibitively heavy. Depending on your height and what windscreen you have on your Himalayan wind noise could be a problem but using earplugs will be an easy and inexpensive fix.