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pranav shet

•1w

I currently ride a 2025 TVS Jupiter. I have been riding non-geared scooters for the last 14 years, but I have never been comfortable with them. Due to home commitments, I could hardly switch to motorcycles earlier. Now my back and thighs hurt, and I commute 50 km daily. I need your advice on which motorcycle would be best for learning. I also plan to switch to an Apache 200 or Pulsar N250 in about a year.

Autocar India

•8m

Since you are going to be learning on this motorcycle, getting something approachable and lightweight will be advisable. In that regard, both the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N250 are good options.

Instead of getting them later, you can directly learn on these bikes and save some money, which will be lost when you sell your learner bike, because they are unintimidating machines, which will be good for a beginner rider.

However, if you want something even more approachable, a simple 125cc commuter like a Honda Shine or TVS Raider would be an excellent place to start.

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TVS

Apache RTR 200 4V

from ₹1.56 Lakh

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Pulsar N250

from ₹1.49 Lakh

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Vivek

•6w

I want a bike with an on-road price under ₹2 lakhs. I am mostly a city rider and currently have a Pulsar 135LS in good condition, but I want to change. My requirements are good mileage, a comfortable seat like the 135LS (not too high) for carrying two pillions at times, parts availability, low maintenance, and durability for long runs. I also ride highways occasionally (around 100 km). I am looking for a bike with power and style but with a gentlemanly character. I have my eyes on the Pulsar 220F. Is this a good choice?

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The Bajaj Pulsar 220F you are considering is due for a generation change soon. We would recommend you don't buy this bike as it feels quite old and has been changed very little over the time it has been on sale.Instead, we would recommend bikes like the Bajaj Pulsar N250, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Honda CB300F, TVS Ronin and Royal Enfield Hunter 350. All these have low seat heights, decent pillion comfort and are proven, reliable machines which will last you a long time. Take a test ride of these to see which one suits you best.

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Krushna Gavhane

•4d

I want to purchase a new bike below ₹3.5 lakh. My back is very sensitive, and I am 5'11" tall. I would really love a bike that soaks up speed bumps and potholes well when travelling in the city or on uneven gravel roads. I tried the Royal Enfield Himalayan, but it is not suitable for traffic. I liked the Scrambler 400X and felt good on it (8/10) as it soaked up around 75-80% of the bumps. I could not ride the RTX 300 - is it better than the Scrambler 400X? Should I book it now since the waiting time is very long? Or is there any other bike that shines in this case?

Autocar India

•46m

Of the three bikes you've shortlisted, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X will be the best all-rounder and will also be very easy to ride inside city traffic with its tractable engine and short gearing. While the RTX 300 has slightly better suspension travel and composure, it is still a new product, and it would be advisable to wait some months before buying an all-new machine like this, so if there are any teething issues, they can be ironed out. If you are open to having a retro riding experience, then the Royal Enfield Bullet / Classic 350 are worth looking at. These are very comfortable machines, although their performance won't be anywhere close to as sprightly as the other bikes you're looking at. On the plus side, the Bullet/Classic are much more affordable to purchase. We'd recommend a test ride of the RE 350s before you make a decision.

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Sid Sen

•1w

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•1h

It's hard to recommend a car without knowing a bit more about your requirements, like mileage, rear space, etc. However, as an all-rounder, we would recommend the Kia Seltos over the other two in your shortlist. The Seltos has smooth and refined engines, the car is well-specced, has good interior space, which has increased over the previous Seltos, while the ride too is now tuned more towards comfort. Furthermore, the Seltos is also the newest of the lot and thus would stay fresher while the other two are due for an update / new generation in about a year.

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Posted on: 15 Feb 2026

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