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•6w

I want to buy the Honda Unicorn, as I travel 70 km daily. Earlier, I used an Activa, but it caused back pain. Can you guide me whether I should go for Honda Unicorn or something else?

•5w

The Honda Unicorn will make for a good upgrade over your Activa, given your daily 70km stint. Commuter motorcycles are some of the most comfortable and fuss-free machines you can buy today, especially so in the case of the Unicorn.

If you want alternatives to the proven Honda, look at the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V for a sportier, more feature-rich experience without sacrificing comfort and usability.

A test ride of all three will help determine which is the right one for you.

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•5w•

@pradhan3226 Go for Unicorn because

•5w•

@autocar.india if u still prefer Honda, better you can try Hornet 2.0 for a sportier, more feature rich, very reliable and decent milage too...

•5w•

@pradhan3226 Go for Apache RTR 160 4V because of it's good suspension setup and sportier engine.

•5w•

Here's a polished version of your message: > Hi everyone, I'm planning to buy a **TVS Radeon** since I commute around **75 km every day**, mostly in city traffic. I'd appreciate your suggestions or feedback on the bike, especially regarding its mileage, comfort, maintenance, and whether it's a good choice for such a long daily commute. Thanks in advance!

•5w•

Hi everyone, I'm planning to buy a **TVS Radeon** since I commute around **75 km every day**, mostly in city traffic. I'd appreciate your suggestions or feedback on the bike, especially regarding its mileage, comfort, maintenance, and whether it's a good choice for such a long daily commute. Thanks in advance!

•5w•

I travel 80 kms daily on Unicorn obd2b. I purchased it in Nov2025. Bike is very comfortable and robust. Milage is about 45-50 kmpl when driven below 80kmph. You should definately go for Unicorn if travelling that far daily.

•5w•

Traveling on bike is a very bad idea. Use a 4 wheeler ot tain or bus

•5w•

UNICORN its best Vehicle even in Long trip also. Atstrech you can travel 100Km Continuously

•5w•

One of the best two wheeler unicorn is. I used it for 12 years. May be look is decent not sportive. But comfort is high in Unicorn. And engine life is very good. I did engine rebore at 1.12lakh km.

•5w•

autocar.india Verified • 46m The Honda Unicorn will make for a good upgrade over your Activa, given your daily 70km stint. Commuter motorcycles are some of the most comfortable and fuss-free machines you can buy today, especially so in the case of the Unicorn. If you want alternatives to the proven Honda, look at the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V for a sportier, more feature-rich experience without sacrificing comfort and usability. A test ride of all three will help determine which is the right one for you.

•5w•

@jyotiraditya_roy

•5w•

I agree with this 👍

•5w•

@jyotiraditya_roy

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I’m looking for recommendations for a reliable and durable electric scooter for city commuting. My daily running is around 50 km, occasionally increasing to 70 km on busier days. I have rooftop solar installed at home and will charge the scooter exclusively there, so access to public fast-charging networks isn’t a priority. I’m also not particularly interested in touchscreen gimmicks or connected-tech features. My top priorities are solid build quality, long-term durability, hassle-free after-sales support, and a proven, reliable battery and BMS setup with minimal degradation over time. My budget is around Rs 1.5 lakh. I currently own an Activa and am planning to replace it. Which electric scooters would you recommend for my requirements?

•2h

Given your requirements, the TVS iQube 3.5 and Bajaj Chetak 3502 models seem like the best fit. Both are straightforward, hassle-free, and proven machines with more than enough range for your long daily run. These are two of India's bestselling electric bikes, and no matter which one you choose, realistically, you can't go wrong with either. Take a test ride of both and see which one you prefer before you make your decision.

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I’m 38 years old and 5'6" tall. I’ve been riding a Honda Shine 125 for about a decade and now want to upgrade to a bigger bike. I really like the Triumph Speed 400, but I’ve heard that its maintenance costs can be high. I’m also considering the Bajaj Dominar 400, Pulsar NS200, and Royal Enfield Classic 350. Please help me choose the right bike based on my requirements. I’m also open to other suggestions. I plan to keep the bike for at least 8 years, so long-term reliability and maintenance costs are important to me.

•4h

Since you are going to keep your next purchase for a long time and are coming from a Shine, we'd advise you to consider with the Royal Enfield Classic 350. The Classic is a simple, fuss-free motorcycle which should be easy and inexpensive to maintain. This Royal Enfield bike will also offer you a step up in terms of comfort, features and road presence from your Shine although, expectedly, its fuel efficiency will be lower owing to its larger engine. If you want something sportier, then consider the KTM 250 Duke. The quarter-litre Duke has approachable yet exciting performance and will allow you to grow into it as time passes. This KTM bike has great handling, cool tech like a colour TFT display and bidirectional quickshifter and its zingy engine can also be rather fuel efficient with sensible riding. These are two starkly different machines and depending on your preferences, pick between them. A test ride of both should help you decide which one is right for you.

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•5d

We would like to buy a scooter for a female member of our family. She has been using an Activa for many years, and it is still running well. However, I’m not very happy with its safety and would like to upgrade to a better and safer scooter. I’m currently considering the Ather Apex, while she has a slight preference for the Vespa. However, I’m not sure about Vespa’s reliability. The nearest Vespa service centre is around 10 km away. Would it be possible to get a Vespa serviced and maintained by a local mechanic? Please advise which scooters we should consider. Our budget is around Rs 2-3 lakh.

•5h

Since the person you are shopping for prefers a neo-retro styled scooter, consider options like the Yamaha Fascino and Suzuki Access. Both have appealing designs and are frugal, reliable, comfortable and lightweight machines which should serve you well. The Fascino is one of the lightest ICE scooters on sale and if ease of use is a top priority, then the Yamaha edges ahead. We'd recommend you go take a test ride of both before making your decision. Coming to the Ather 450 Apex, it will surely offer a step up in terms of performance and features but in terms of practicality and comfort, you might be losing some ground here. Also, its sharp brakes are prone to locking up, which isn't ideal. And no, a roadside mechanic cannot repair a cutting-edge electric scooter, you have to go to the authorised service centres for that. Moving on to the Vespa, Piaggio's scooters are good to ride but their purchase and ownership costs are significantly higher than the mainstream brands. If you are okay with this, then you may go ahead with your purchase.

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