I am planning to buy a bike and have shortlisted two options, but I am quite confused between Triumph Tracker 400 and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. My primary usage will be daily college commutes along with occasional long rides on weekends. Also, is there anything that can be done to improve or modify the tail section of the Triumph Tracker 400?

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•10h

While both the Harley-Davidson X440T and Honda CB350 H'ness have similiar engine architectures and cylinder counts, their riding experience is quite different. The CB350 is a textbook neo-retro roadster and its smaller engine will offer you better fuel economy but at the expense of outright performance. Its gearing is also quite tall which means you will have to make more frequent gear changes to keep the motor in its sweet spot. On the other hand, the H-D X440 T is quite a step up in terms of outright performance owing to its larger 440cc motor and it will definitely have better performance. It will return lower fuel economy but that's to be expected. Choose between the two based on your budget, brand preference and after taking a test ride of both to make an informed decision.

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•5d

While the Harley-Davidson X440 T and Royal Enfield Guerrilla are comparable in terms of displacement and price, both are actually very different animals. The X440 T has a long-stroke, air/oil-cooled, torque-rich thumper which really encourages brisk cruising more than attacking corners. The H-D is also the more laidback and comfortable machine, which will be a valuable USP over rough, patchy roads. If ridden gently on the highway, you could see a fuel economy number in the 27-30kpl ballpark. On the other hand, the Guerrilla is a sporty street naked which will delight you with its punchy performance, agility and surefooted handling. Sure, it may not be as comfortable as the X440 T, but in isolation, it is a comfortable enough machine. If you ride sensibly, the Guerrilla can also give you close to 30kpl on the highway, which is pretty decent considering its displacement and performance on offer. Another option you should consider is the 350cc Triumph Speed 400 / Scrambler 400 duo, depending on what sort of look you want and whether or not you can manage the Scrambler's tall 835mm seat height. The Triumphs will sit between the X440 T and Guerrilla in terms of performance and are comfortable machines for longer journeys. Take test rides of all bikes listed to ensure you make an informed decision.

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•23h

The Honda Unicorn and SP160 are platform-engineered siblings with very similar mechanicals, so ride comfort on both should be very similar, if not identical. If you found the Unicorn comfortable, you will find that the SP160 is similarly comfortable and picking between the two will boil down to which bike's look and features you prefer. The Honda SP160 has a rear disc brake, a TFT display and sharper styling, so if you don't want the plain Jane looks of the Unicorn, its sibling makes sense. Honestly, both Honda bikes are no-nonsense and reliable, so whichever one you choose, you're ultimately making a safe decision.