Kawasaki Z900 or Triumph Street Triple? Which is a better choice considering that I will do 3-4 really long rides every year?

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Given that we are yet to ride both the Triumph Bonneville T40 and Honda Rebel 300, we can't yet comment on which one is better, although judging purely from a practicality standpoint, the Bonnie ought to tackle Indian roads better with its longer suspension travel, larger wheels and taller ground clearance. If you must have either of these bikes, we'd recommend waiting a few months until ownership and media reviews are out and you can test ride both before making a decision. This is especially pertinent since you mentioned that neither brand has a presence in your city and it's a 100km round trip for you.In the meantime, why don't you check out the slower and heavier but charming and proven Royal Enfield Classic 350? The Classic may lose a comparison against these two judged purely based on its specification sheet, but if you like an effortless, torque-rich riding experience with great comfort, then the Classic will be up your alley. We've seen spy shots of the bike (finally!) coming with centre-laced spoked wheels, which will permit tubeless tyres, and we recommend you go for that when it is launched.

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The Yamaha FZ-Fi is one of the most dependable, practical and fuel efficient commuters in its class but its not what you'd call cutting edge or exciting from a performance standpoint. Over the years, the FZ has transformed from one of the most powerful machines in its category to now making power akin to most sporty, new-age 125cc commuters like the Raider and Xtreme. Where that pays dividends is in terms of fuel economy and the FZ scores really high in this regard. In some ways the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is similiar to the FZ in that it is a decades-old product that has been soldiering on with small updates sprinkled in over the course of its lifecycle. Where it differs from the FZ is that this is still a quick and peppy commuter and will 'feel' fun to ride. Its engine isn't the most refined and its design is now the better part of two decades old but the Apache 160 2V is nonetheless a sorted machine in its own right. These bikes have very different riding experiences so we'd recommend a test ride of both to figure out which one makes more sense for you.

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Since you already have a Hunter and are used to its power but want something more spacious, the logical next step would be to look at the Honda CB350 (formerly known as the H'ness CB350) and Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic 350. These bikes offer a similar level of performance and fuel economy but will be much more spacious and comfortable owing to their more open riding positions and better suspension setups (first-gen Hunter suspension was super stiff; it got updated rear shocks in 2025).The Honda is the lighter machine of the two bikes suggested above, and if you want ease-of-use on a daily basis, that will matter. To ensure you make an informed decision, take a test ride of both before you go ahead with your purchase.