My budget is around ₹3.5 lakh, and I am confused about what to get - Triumph Speed 400, Triumph Thruxton 400, KTM RC 390, BMW RR310, Apache RR 310, or Guerilla 450 - or whether I should wait for any other bike releases in 2026. My riding will be mostly city, with 1-2 long highway rides on weekends. I love quick acceleration and power, and I’m okay with a mileage of 25–35 kmpl. Please suggest which one I should choose.

autocar.india

•3d

Since you have said you want to start riding long distances in addition to your daily commutes, buying a machine with good performance for highway rides would be a smart move. Therefore, we'd recommend choosing between the 350cc Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, TVS Apache RTX 300 and 350cc KTM 390 Adventure. The Guerrilla 450 and Speed 400 will offer you a traditional roadster experience wherein they are easy to manage 'standard' bikes with good performance and comfort to handle your needs. If you plan to do a lot of solo riding, these bikes make good sense. If, instead, you want space for a pillion and luggage, and the ability to simply shrug off bad roads without giving it a second thought, then the RTX and 390 Adventure are the way to go. The KTM will offer more performance and is the machine that has been around much longer but the RTX is the better rounded product of the two. In the city, these ADVs can feel a little big and cumbersome, especially at slower speeds although in time you would get used to it. They also have big windscreens which will block cooling air coming to the rider, another hindrance in our climate. Lastly, the Scrambler 400 X is a jack of all trades sort of machine wherein it is good fun to ride it both in a spirited and laidback fashion, as your mood changes and it will give you a similiar amount of comfort and space to the ADVs but will lack the weather protection. Coming to why your palms were hurting, all of these bikes have very upright riding postures so it's unlikely to have anything to do with the rider's triangle. If you are to grip the handlebar tightly and stay like that for an extended duration, you will experience this. On your next ride, pay special attention to this. Based on your needs, it would be wise to pick between the Scrambler, Speed and Guerrilla, depending on which one fits your budget and personal case the best.

autocar.india

•2m

Since you predominantly use your bike inside Pune city, choosing a machine with good comfort would be wise. Neo-retro machines like the Honda CB350 trio, Royal Enfield Hunter / Classic / Bullet 350 and TVS Ronin would fit the bill well and offer you a great step up from your Passion Pro too. If instead you want something off-road oriented, then the Hero Xpulse 210 and TVS Apache RTX 300 will make sense. Take a test ride of these very different bikes before you make your decision.

autocar.india

•23h

Since you have a rather long daily commute, we'd recommend you stick with the more comfortable, spacious and practical River Indie over the sporty and fun but less comfortable and practical Ather 450. The Indie will have more than sufficient range for your needs, and River so far has built a good reputation for its after-sales experience. Coming from your Xoom 110, the only point to watch out for will be the Indie's weight, and to ensure you are comfortable with it, we'd recommend a test ride before you make your decision. Also, it makes sense to opt for the faster 750W charger with your purchase, as the slower 450W charger will take a very long time to recharge your battery, especially pertinent given your daily usage.