I'm considering purchasing an SUV. I am evaluating the Hyundai Creta SX(O) King Turbo and the Kia Seltos X-Line petrol editions. I desire a vehicle that offers a balance of features, safety, comfort, and performance. Which model would be a better fit for my needs? Additionally, from a resale perspective, would it be more advantageous to purchase in December or wait until January next year?

First things first, the Jawa Perak and 42 Bobber are strictly single-seater bikes and have no provisions for carrying a pillion. These bikes are also rather stiff and uncomfortable, and we'd recommend steering clear unless you ride very little and mostly on smooth roads.Coming to the other options you've shortlisted, the Triumph Speed 400 will be the dynamically most capable machine and also the fastest one. On the other end of the spectrum, you'll have the laidback but charming Royal Enfield 350s with their easy riding and torque-rich experience.The Harley-Davidson X440 splits the difference between the Triumph and the REs. It all boils down to personal preference, so take a thorough test ride of everything you're considering before making a decision.

The choice of bike you should go with depends entirely on your riding style and requirements. The Triumph Speed T4 is the more capable and quicker machine of the three. And, if you spend a lot of time at highway speeds or want to do reasonably sporty riding, it will be a better fit.The Royal Enfield 350s are slow machines, but are soulful in a way few other bikes can emulate. If you enjoy a torque-rich, characterful, laidback and comfortable riding experience, the RE 350s are a great option. Take a test ride of both to see which one suits you best.

With your kind of usage, a petrol automatic makes more sense; the higher upfront cost of a hybrid will offset any fuel efficiency benefit. In this budget, we recommend you go with the tried and tested Hyundai Creta Turbo DCT. It gives a mileage of around 12kph in the city, and around 15kph on highways. It is spacious and comfortable, and the ride quality is good for Indian city conditions.

For mostly city use with occasional highway drives, we would recommend you pick a car with a petrol engine. The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos with the 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine and CVT automatic gearbox are the best options in this budget. Both SUVs are identical under the skin, so you should pick the one you like the look of more. They also have different interiors and slight feature differences. Both are also spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the petrol-CVT combination is refined and smooth.