I want to upgrade my bike. My budget is up to ₹3 lakh, and my daily commute is around 40km in the city, along with a little bit of highway riding. I also plan to go touring once every three to four months. Which bike would you recommend?

Asked by: Abhishek Borate

Keeping your requirements in mind, you can take a look at bikes like the Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, TVS Apache RTR 310 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z.

All of them will offer a significant step up from your current bike but will still be friendly and won't overpower you. Take a test ride of all these (and any other machines you shortlist) before you go ahead with your purchase.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

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Dec 08, 2025

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