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    Kia Sonet vs Skoda Slavia: which is the more fuel-efficie...

    The Slavia gets two petrol engine options, while the Sonet also offers the option of a diesel.

    Published On Oct 12, 2025 09:00:00 AM

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    Asked by: Anand I own a V-Strom 650 with about 50,000 km since 2022. The bike is great, but it has a buzz and vibrations around 100 km/h that disappear after 120 km/h, yet I typically cruise around 100 km/h. I want to upgrade to a 1000cc+ bike for highway touring with a seat height under 835 mm. I am considering the Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2026), BMW XR, and the BMW R 1300 GSA. My priorities are long-term ownership, riding comfort on Indian roads (including routes like Spiti), ease of maintenance, and strong road presence. Please advise. Between the three options you've considered, we'd advise picking between the Kawasaki Versys 1100 and the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure. These are powerful, comfortable, refined long-distance touring machines which will serve you well, although neither is going to be affordable to maintain. The BMW S 1000 XR is a sportbike on stilts, and the 1000cc four-cylinder engine from BMW isn't the smoothest motor, so we'd advise you to look elsewhere. If you're open to looking outside the ADV bike spectrum, the Ninja 1100SX makes a solid case as a road-going touring bike as long as you're mindful of the ground clearance over bad roads. And if you're not hung up on having a '1000cc+' bike only, the Honda XL750 Transalp is a wonderful road-touring machine. It is friendly, approachable, refined and will be by far the most affordable to buy (even if you put the Africa Twin's tubeless rims, extra luggage and protective accessories) and maintain of the lot. Try to take test rides of all the bikes listed here before making a decision. 
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    Asked by: Vasanth Kumar I currently own a Bajaj V15 and I am planning to buy a new bike for commuting and occasional long drives. My budget is ₹2 lakh. Please suggest a bike that offers good performance, mileage, and comfort. Since you haven't specified what displacement range or style of bike you are looking at, we'll give you multiple options to choose from. The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a good option because it will be comfortable, stylish and will give you decent performance and fuel economy too. Another bike worth taking a look at is the Honda CB300F, which is a friendly naked bike that will also be comfortable and fuel-efficient. You can also take a look at the Hero Xpulse 210, which will be far the most comfortable machine of all the bikes mentioned here. If you want to stick to the same displacement bracket, bikes like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are the options to consider. Take a test ride of everything you're considering before making a decision.  
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    Asked by: Amar J I have purchased the XUV 3XO AX5 Diesel AMT in white. My primary usage is my daily office commute, which is approximately 13km one way. I chose the diesel variant due to uncertainty around future fuel blends like E27, E30, E50, and E100. Please suggest what my driving habits should be to avoid DPF issues as much as possible. It’s unfortunate that a lot of half-baked stuff and wrong information online and on social media about E20 and ethanol has ended up confusing buyers — and, in your case, steered the decision the wrong way. There’s really no reason to worry about E20 with any new car. Every manufacturer has already set up their engines and fuel systems to handle it comfortably. Yes, you might see a drop in mileage, but there’s no question of faster wear or parts damage. Even when higher ethanol blends come in down the line, E20 will stay available as the regular grade, so compatibility isn’t going to be an issue.For the kind of driving you do, the Mahindra XUV 3XO turbo-petrol with the six-speed auto would’ve been the sweeter pick. It’s a smooth, effortless engine–gearbox pairing, far nicer to drive than the diesel-AMT combo. Given your daily run of under 30 km, the diesel’s lower running cost doesn’t really add up over time either.Now, about the DPF — that’s a system fitted to modern diesels to trap fine soot and burn it off once the exhaust gets hot enough. The catch is, on short city runs, the exhaust doesn’t reach those temperatures, which means the soot just keeps building up. The fix is simple: give it a proper highway run every few weeks so the system can heat through and clean itself.Still, the diesel 3X0 does score on economy, and when you stretch its legs, that lazy torque and low running cost won’t make you feel so bad about picking it over the petrol variant!
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    Asked by: Gajanan Harke I am planning to buy the Tata Altroz Pure S AMT. Can you suggest the best alternative options from Hyundai or Honda within a ₹10 lakh budget? Which of these will offer the most ease and comfort for both long drives and city driving? Your choice of the Tata Altroz is good, the car delivers a very good ride, is spacious and safe too. If you would like to check out an alternate, have a look at the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. Like the Altroz, you will find that the Baleno too has ample interior space, has a good ride quality, and it's safe too, and of course, will also come in under your Rs 10 lakh budget.   
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    Published On Oct 11, 2025 09:00:00 AM

    Toyota Innova Hycross: what’s the real-world mileag...

    The Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid has a claimed mileage of 23.24kpl.

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    Published On Oct 08, 2025 11:00:00 AM

    Hero Xpulse 210: is it a comfortable bike for riders with...

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    Should I buy a Honda Activa 125 or the Suzuki Access?

    Both these models are similarly priced and offer similar levels of equipment, but which one should you consider?

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    Which Honda CB350 model should I buy?

    Honda offers the CB350 in three distinct models with different aesthetic touches.

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    Is the Citroen Basalt X petrol-AT worth buying after its ...

    The Basalt was recently updated with features like ventilated seats, cruise control and more.

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    Published On Sep 20, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    KTM 250 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 310: Which is the better b...

    For Rs 10,000 more than the 250 Duke, the RTR 310 offers more performance and features.

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    Published On Sep 14, 2025 12:00:00 PM

    Will Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB350 prices dro...

    Wondering if prices of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB350 range are set to rise? Here’s the answer

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    Published On Sep 13, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Hero Xpulse 210 or Suzuki V-Strom SX: Which is the better...

    The Xpulse 210 is a proper dualsport, whereas the V-Strom SX is a dressed-up street bike.

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    Published On Sep 08, 2025 07:00:00 AM

    Is the Hero Xtreme 250R the smartest 250cc buy?

    Hero Xtreme 250R is the most affordable, but should you pick it over its chief rival?

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    Published On Sep 07, 2025 11:00:00 AM

    TVS iQube vs Ather Rizta: Which is the better family elec...

    We help you pick the right family EV scooter for daily commutes.

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