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I am a 31-year-old male. My daily commute is around 60km, with 40km on the highway and 20km in the city. I am looking for a comfortable bike that puts minimal stress on my cervical spine, lumbar spine, and shoulders. I am confused between the Hero Xpulse, TVS Apache RTX, and Suzuki V-Strom. Please guide me.

Asked by: paras yadav
The Hero Xpulse 210 and the TVS Apache RTX 300 will be the two most comfortable bikes amongst the three you have shortlisted. Both have great suspension comfort and a neutral yet commanding rider's triangle, which will help you over bad roads and over longer distances.
Take a test ride of both before you make your purchase.
Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 210

Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 210

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Asked by: paras yadav

I am a 31-year-old male. My daily commute is around 60km, with 40km on the highway and 20km in the city. I am looking for a comfortable bike that puts minimal stress on my cervical spine, lumbar spine, and shoulders. I am confused between the Hero Xpulse, TVS Apache RTX, and Suzuki V-Strom. Please guide me.

The Hero Xpulse 210 and the TVS Apache RTX 300 will be the two most comfortable bikes amongst the three you have shortlisted. Both have great suspension comfort and a neutral yet commanding rider's triangle, which will help you over bad roads and over longer distances.Take a test ride of both before you make your purchase.
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Autocar India team
20 Dec' 25
Asked by: Srikanth

I currently own a 9-year-old Pulsar 150. My usage includes a weekly office commute of 40km, daily short rides, and occasional long trips of around 300km. I am confused between the Honda CB350, CB350 H’ness, and Royal Enfield Classic 350. I want easy city usability and good shoulder comfort. I am 6 feet 1 inch tall. Which option would suit me best?

Between the Honda CB350s and the Royal Enfield Classic 350, the Honda is our pick for being easier to use in the city, primarily because of one reason. It has a slip/assist clutch, which greatly reduces clutch effort in stop-and-go traffic. Otherwise, both the Classic and the H'ness are very evenly matched.It would be advisable to take a test ride of both before you make a decision.
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Autocar India team
20 Dec' 25
Asked by: sachin Dabas

I am looking for a motorcycle mainly for highway use and touring. My budget is around ₹2 lakh on-road. My priorities are comfortable cruising at 80 to 90kmph, good pillion comfort, a relaxed riding posture, reliability, and performance. I don’t need many features. Please suggest suitable options.

Considering your needs, bikes like the Hero Xpulse 210 and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will fit the bill nicely. The Hero Xpulse 210 will feel more spacious and have better suspension comfort and fuel economy than the two machines.The Hunter 350 is a friendly standard neo-retro machine that can cruise comfortably on the highway with good comfort and decent performance. You can even take a look at the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Batallion Black base variant, which will give you great comfort for two-up riding, and it will have enough highway performance for your needs.Take a test ride of all three before you go ahead with your purchase.
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Autocar India team
20 Dec' 25
Asked by: Obli Raghavendran

I am writing from Coimbatore. I currently own a Yamaha SZ-R and am looking to upgrade my bike with touring in mind. I have shortlisted the Kawasaki Versys X-300 and the Suzuki V-Strom 250. I am 5 feet 5 inches tall. I test rode the Versys and found it comfortable in terms of ride quality. I am yet to test ride the V-Strom. Budget is not a concern. I am looking for a no-nonsense machine that is comfortable and good to ride. Are there any upcoming bikes I should wait for?

The Kawasaki Versys X-300 and Suzuki V-Strom 250 are both good options for your requirements. The Versys, with its more powerful twin-cylinder engine, will have the performance and long-distance touring advantage. However, the Suzuki V-Strom is a lot more affordable, and if you are on a tight budget, it makes for a genuinely capable tourer. Both bikes are quite tall, and you will need to get used to the height of these ADVs.Something to also consider is the Hero Xpulse 210, which has a peppy engine, great suspension, neutral ergonomics, and is the most affordable option of all three. Take a test ride of all three before you decide.
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Autocar India team
20 Dec' 25