Hi Autocar India team, I’m currently in the market for a Kia Seltos GTX Plus Turbo DCT. Dealers are quoting around ₹23.5 to 24 lakh on-road, with negotiations coming down to roughly ₹21-21.5 lakh. With the next-generation Seltos expected to be launched soon, my confusion is whether paying ~₹21 lakh for the current GTX Plus DCT still makes sense, or if it’s better to wait for the new model pricing to be announced and then decide. Would love your perspective on what a realistic “good deal” looks like.

In the Yamaha lineup, the MT-15 and the XSR155 are great options for street usage. Both have upright ergonomics, but the XSR fares better than its sharper sibling because its rider's triangle is much roomier, which is important if you are a taller person. The XSR also has strong performance and great mileage, with the only real drawback being its stiff ride over broken roads.In the Honda portfolio, we would steer you toward the CB350RS and the CB300F. The CB350RS is a comfortable, relaxed retro roadster that looks great and will be reliable - a proven machine on all counts that you can't go wrong with.On the other hand, the CB300F is a sporty street naked that packs in punchy performance and is just a few thousand rupees more than the smaller 155cc Yamaha, representing great VFM while also being fuel efficient and comfortable. A test ride of these 3 should help you decide which is the best fit for you.

To keep your bike in fine fettle for as long as you own it, there are some things you should keep an eye out for. Try to park the bike in a shaded area or under a bike cover, if you don't have covered parking. Ensure you service the bike as per the manufacturer's guidelines and in a timely fashion.Stay on top of routine basic maintenance like chain cleaning and lubing, oil/coolant level checks, and try to get your bike washed on a regular basis. Lastly, replacement of wear and tear parts like brake pads, tyres, and chain/sprocket set will preserve related mechanical components and prolong their life, and also enhance your ownership experience because the bike will perform better.

Given your height, adventure motorcycles would suit you best. Options like the Hero Xpulse 210 and TVS Apache RTX 300 will be the front-runners in our recommendation. Both are spacious riders' triangles, plush suspension, and peppy engines that still deliver decent fuel economy.A test ride of both will help you narrow down which one is the best for you.

Since you have mentioned that you are looking at the Honda CB350 H'ness, we'll recommend bikes of a similar nature and price point. The Honda CB350 trio are excellent machines that will be reliable, easy to maintain, and last you a long time. In a similar vein, bikes like the Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic / Hunter 350 will also be good companions. A test ride of these bikes will help you identify which one suits you best.We would advise against the Super Meteor 650, as that is a very large machine with stiff suspension, and its cruiser ergonomics will only make the ride worse.