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Karthik R

6w

How is the River Indie EV? I am planning to buy an electric scooter for my daily commute of up to 30 km. I currently use a Honda Aviator, which is now 15 years old.

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Autocar India

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The River Indie is an impressive electric scooter and will serve you nicely. It is a large, spacious and comfortable machine that focuses on maximising utility rather than frilly features. Its 43 litre underseat storage is the largest on an electric scooter today and can swallow a lot of daily essentials like groceries, a backpack, a large helmet and also have space for the charger. 

The only thing to be mindful of is its size and weight, because if you are of a shorter stature, then the Indie's size could potentially prove to be too big for you. 

In that case, we would recommend you opt for one of these three - TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Rizta. Make sure you take a test ride of these before you decide to go ahead with your purchase, so you can make an informed decision.  

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Rajik Ali

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Shajith

6w

It always depends on your purpose. I booked River Indie, after considering Ather Rista, TVS iQube, and Bajaj Chetak. I am of a heavier build and the place I love has many uphill roads, so less powerful models similar to TVS Orbiter were out of question. Then I avoided models with hub motor and lesser space (iQube & Chetak). Then it was between rizta and indie. Rizta would cost more if I want to take extended warranty of 8 yrs, I will have to take pro-pack for it, which includes software and dashboard features which I won't be using. So, I decided to test ride the Indie first. It was so comfortable and easy to drive, even on roads that were dug up for gas and water pipelines, I was happy to ride on those roads again while going back. I was smiling when I reached the showroom. Within 10 mins, I decided to book it. Now I am waiting for the vehicle which is about to be delivered by 18 April. If you have a service center near you then you can give river indie a good consideration.

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Lakshay

6d

I am planning to buy my first two-wheeler and am confused between the Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 (for mileage) and the TVS Jupiter 110 (for storage and practicality). I am also open to an electric vehicle. My daily running would be around 120 km for food delivery. My budget is Rs. 1.2 lakh. Please suggest something reliable, fuel-efficient, and low-maintenance.

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For your particular use case, the Hero Splendor XTEC 2.0 would perhaps be the most fuss-free and easy to own machine. Considering the rigors of your profession, you need something that's hardy, frugal and easy to fix when things go sideways - attributes that define the Splendor to the T. At the same time, its hard to ignore the practicality of the TVS Jupiter 110, especially the 33 litre boot, which can accommodate a lot. However, comfort and fuel economy will not be as high as the Splendor. And since fuel economy is an important consideration for you, we'd recommend you also consider the Bajaj Freedom CNG motorcycle. Sure, it has its quirks, but if you want low running costs, then the Freedom is hard to top. In the EV segment, you will get options that can give you 80-90km real world range at real world speeds (read: above 50kph) on a single charge like the TVS iQube 3.1, Bajaj Chetak 3001 and Ather Rizta S 2.9. In their eco modes, you may be able to cross 100km, but your maximum speed will be capped at 35-40kph and it won't be feasible for the time-sensitive nature of your job.Pick between these options depending on what strong points matter the most to you.

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Saquib Ahmad

4d

Hi! I wanted to buy a new adventure motorcycle. I had booked the Honda NX500 in February 2026, anticipating that its price would come down based on the expected pricing of the BMW F450 GS. However, since Honda is now bringing the CBU instead of a CKD, its price has increased. I do not see much value in paying nearly the same amount in taxes (around 40% import duty and 40% GST) as the actual price of the bike. Besides that, a few twin-cylinder adventure bikes are expected to launch later this year. However, proper ownership reviews for those bikes will likely take at least six months after their on-road availability. So, for now, I am considering buying the KTM Adventure 390, which has now reduced its engine capacity to 350cc to reduce the tax burden to 18%. Once the newer twin-cylinder bikes arrive and their reviews become available, I can make a more informed decision about whether to switch. Do you think this is the right decision, should I consider something else, or should I still go ahead with the Honda NX500?

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Autocar India

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We'd suggest you take test rides of the 350cc KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 both to make sure you make an informed decision about your next adventure bike purchase. Both bikes have distinct strengths and are actually very different to ride. The KTM is lighter and more agile endowing it withbetter road manners. Its engine is nice to use if you enjoy riding spiritedly most of the time because it is fun to chase the redline and shift through the gears using the quickshifter. However, the KTMs are buzzy machines and the 390 Adventure's comfort isn't the benchmark today in the ADV category. On the other hand, the Royal Enfield bike is the more rounded and mature machine. It has superb ride comfort and gutsy performance but its weight and overall size aren't to everyone's liking - and its oddball design is quite polarizing too. However, the Himalayan is the better overall package in our opinion. A test ride will help you figure out which bike is better for your needs.

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Posted on: 10 Apr 2026