I own a Royal Enfield Classic 350 (BS4) and am planning to upgrade to the Interceptor 650. My usage is mostly in the city with occasional highway rides, and my monthly running is up to 1,000 km. Should I go for the new Classic 350 (BS6) or upgrade to the Interceptor 650?

Autocar India

•24s

From a logical point of view, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 makes sense for your use case, which is primarily in the city. The Classic is a lighter machine and will be easier to manage in the city. In your case, it will also be a largely familiar machine since you're coming from an older Classic 350, and there won't be too much of a learning curve. Plus, in comparison to the Interceptor 650, you'll also get better fuel economy from the Classic.

On the flip side, the Interceptor will be a far better machine for highway riding, and its twin-cylinder engine gives it a different character. If you're looking for a change of pace from your Classic, the Interceptor could be the perfect step up because, despite its added power and weight, it is still an approachable machine. The one thing you need to be mindful of on the Interceptor inside the city is its wide exhaust pipes, which will stick out in traffic.

A test ride will reveal whether you should go for the Interceptor or the Classic.

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•2d

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•4d

Hi Autocar team. I booked a Bajaj Dominar 250 on March 9th from a dealership in Jammu. After six weeks of waiting and vague answers, I personally visited the showroom to demand an update. They showed me their system. The dealership is actively applying for the order, but the issue is entirely from Bajaj's end. The factory is simply not accepting the order. I am incredibly frustrated. Are there currently known production halts or severe supply chain issues for the Dominar 250? Any advice on how I can escalate this directly with Bajaj corporate to get a straight answer on my dispatch date?

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•4d

The Bajaj Dominar 250 is not a high-volume product for Bajaj, and therefore, its production process isn't likely to be as speedy as something popular, say, a Platina. To expedite matters, you should ask your dealer for three things (preferably in writing or on e-mail): your order ID, the current status with a tentative dispatch week, and whether your colour is on hold. A worthwhile option worth considering is to source a bike from an alternative nearby dealer.If that also doesn't help you, put a short, polite post on Bajaj's official social media handles across various platforms. Also, mark the dealership’s General Manager and the Bajaj area sales manager, so you tick all the boxes.

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•2w

Hi, I currently own a TVS Ronin, which works well in the city. However, on highways, it struggles beyond 90 km/h and feels unstable. I am planning to upgrade to a motorcycle that is not too heavy but can comfortably cruise at around 120 km/h. My height is 5’8”. I am not interested in the Royal Enfield Hunter 350.

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