autocar-logo
Delhi
KI

Kishansinh

3w

I am planning to buy either tvs rr310 or ninja 300. Took a test drive of ninja 300 and was more than satisfied. I'm 5'6" and it felt very comfortable sitting and driving on test ride. Tvs didn't offer test drive of rr310. What should i do? Go for ninja 300? What would be real world mileage of each of these in the city? My daily drive is around 12-15 kms. Also what would be the estimated AMC every year? Kawasaki is offering 50k discount on 2024 model. Should I buy that or 2026 model? I read online that 2024 model is not e20 compliant. Really confused.

Autocar India team

Autocar India

Verified
2w

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 is a thoroughly dated machine in all respects, but it has some unique strengths in today's market. If you like the baby Ninja, then it still makes sense to go for it, although we'd recommend paying full price and going for the latest model. Because the older ones won't be E20 compatible. Real-world fuel economy is subjective and depends on a multitude of factors. So we can't tell you what you should expect; for reference, you may check out our fuel efficiency numbers from when we road tested the Ninja 300. 

Coming to the TVS Apache RR 310, this is a more modern and feature-rich machine and will also be cheaper to buy and maintain in the long run. However, purchasing it without taking a test ride is an avoidable risk, and we'd recommend you try to get a test ride from TVS once more before you make a decision. 

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Was this helpful? Ask a follow-up

Got a suggestion for Kishansinh?

Add a Comment

More questions on similar bikes

SE

Selvakumar

1w

I’m a long-time Autocar fan and a 5’10” rider planning to replace my 2015 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 with a more practical maxi-scooter for daily commuting and errands. My main priorities are comfort and fuel efficiency. I am currently considering the Yamaha Aerox 155 and the Hero Xoom 160. Which one would you recommend? Also, would it be worth waiting for the Yamaha Nmax 155, or is there a better alternative I should consider?

Autocar India team

Autocar India

Verified
4d

In our experience, neither the Yamaha Aerox 155 nor the Hero Xoom 160 have proven to be comfortable, especially over broken roads. Instead of these two, we'd recommend you give a long, hard look at the TVS Ntorq 150. On paper, it might seem like a step down compared to the Yamaha and Hero with its 12-inch wheels and air-cooled engine, but in reality, it is the better product. With plush suspension, a spacious underseat storage and peppy performance, the bigger Ntorq makes for a compelling sporty scooter that doesn't sacrifice practicality. In our routine tests, we also found that - when ridden gently - it can be surprisingly fuel efficient. Do take a test ride of the Ntorq 150 to see if it resonates with you.

Yamaha Aerox 155
Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160
TVS Ntorq 150
BM

B M

1w

I ride around 30 km daily in the city and also have back problems. I have shortlisted three motorcycles: the Triumph Speed 400, Honda CB350RS, and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. Which of these bikes would you recommend for comfortable daily commuting?

Autocar India team

Autocar India

Verified
4d

Between the three bikes you've shortlisted, all three are comfortable for city use, but they all sit at very different price points, and it wouldn't be right to compare the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with the Honda CB350RS and Triumph Speed 400. If you want a straightforward commuter, then sticking to a machine in the 150-160cc space like the aforementioned Apache, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and Honda Unicorn would make sense. These bikes will be lighter and easier to manage within the city (which is where you'll spend most of your life), as well as be fuel-efficient and comfortable. If instead you do want to look at something more premium, the Honda and Triumph you have shortlisted are also good options. You should also look at the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 in this segment. These bikes will be larger and more spacious than the 150/160cc options mentioned above, with better build quality, road presence and pillion comfort. However, they will demand a little more effort at slow speeds and will also not be as fuel-efficient as the commuters.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Honda Bikes CB350RS
Triumph Speed 400
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Honda Bikes Unicorn
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Posted on: 23 Feb 2026