Is the Honda CB350 H’ness a good first bike compared to the Yamaha XSR155? What city mileage should I expect? My priorities are comfort for city riding and weekend rides, and I have shortlisted these two bikes.

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•16h

While both the Harley-Davidson X440T and Honda CB350 H'ness have similiar engine architectures and cylinder counts, their riding experience is quite different. The CB350 is a textbook neo-retro roadster and its smaller engine will offer you better fuel economy but at the expense of outright performance. Its gearing is also quite tall which means you will have to make more frequent gear changes to keep the motor in its sweet spot. On the other hand, the H-D X440 T is quite a step up in terms of outright performance owing to its larger 440cc motor and it will definitely have better performance. It will return lower fuel economy but that's to be expected. Choose between the two based on your budget, brand preference and after taking a test ride of both to make an informed decision.

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•1d

The Honda Unicorn and SP160 are platform-engineered siblings with very similar mechanicals, so ride comfort on both should be very similar, if not identical. If you found the Unicorn comfortable, you will find that the SP160 is similarly comfortable and picking between the two will boil down to which bike's look and features you prefer. The Honda SP160 has a rear disc brake, a TFT display and sharper styling, so if you don't want the plain Jane looks of the Unicorn, its sibling makes sense. Honestly, both Honda bikes are no-nonsense and reliable, so whichever one you choose, you're ultimately making a safe decision.

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•17h

Strictly from performance and striking visuals standpoints, the Ather 450 Apex would be our recommendation. The 450 Apex is extremely zippy, handles well and has many feel good features which will make you appreciate it in the long run. However, it is quite a cramped machine for taller riders and its suspension is also quite stiff. If you want something more palatable for daily use and don't mind sacrificing some outright performance, take a look at the Ather Rizta Z 3.7 and TVS iQube S 4.7 / ST 5.3 variants. The Rizta will have more tech while the iQube will be the more traditonal scooter, so picking between the two will come down to which experience you resonate with more. Take test rides of these models before you make your decision to make an informed one.