Is it true that ABS will become mandatory for two-wheelers from April? I am planning to buy a new 125cc bike. Should I wait for the new ABS regulations to be implemented or buy one now? Also, when are these rules expected to come into effect?

Autocar India

•2d

In the 125cc class, if you're looking for a comfortable bike that has a monoshock for its rear suspension, then look no further than the TVS Raider and Hero Xtreme 125R. Both are popular, proven, fuel efficient and have good ride and seating comfort, making them well-suited to daily use. These bikes should easily be able to return upwards of 50kpl in the real world even if you are a quick rider.Moving to the 150/160cc segment, options like the Honda Unicorn / SP160, Bajaj Pulsar N160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V are mainstays of the segment and opting for any of them would make for a safe bet. The Honda models are the more straightforward option while the TVS bikes and Bajaj are the sportier, more feature-rich options. It will be quite tough to see fuel economy of 50kpl and above on these machines unless you are a very gentle rider and expect real-world economy to hover around the 45kpl mark, depending on how you ride. Take a test ride of these machines before you make your decision and before you do, choose which category of bike suits you best and proceed accordingly.

Autocar India

•1h

If you value the comfort and fuel efficiency of a motorcycle, then you should be looking at the Hero HF / Splendor models, Honda Shine 100 / Livo, Bajaj Platina 100 / 110 and TVS Sport / Star City Plus and Radeon. You might be overwhelmed by the many options we've suggested but the good news is that all of these bikes are simple, reliable and fuel efficient machines which should last you a long time without major trouble. This means that no matter which one you choose, odds are you'll likely be making a purchase that will last you many years provided you take good care of it. On the flip side, if you value the convenience and practicality of a scooter, then we'd recommend you look at the TVS Jupiter and Honda Activa. Both of these are accomplished products but the Jupiter is clearly the better product of the two. However, Honda's service is known to be friction-free and affordable, something that can't necessarily always be said about TVS. It would be prudent to take test rides of the machines you shortlist before you make a decision.

Autocar India

•23h

Since you want a bike that you will be using through chaotic Mumbai traffic, we'd steer you toward the KTM 250 Duke and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. Owing to their more upright rider triangles, these bikes will feel easier to ride through traffic and at slower speeds. Of course, neither will have the outright shove of the manic 390, but the Guerrilla comes close. The 250 Duke, while an enjoyable machine, will feel a clear step down in terms of performance from the 390, although you will see good improvements in fuel economy. Instead of the RR 310, we'd recommend you look at the TVS Apache RTR 310, as it is closer in intent and form to the Duke, and with its upright ergonomics and well-judged suspension, it will suit your use case quite well.Take a test ride of these three bikes before you go ahead with your purchase.We'd also urge you to pressure the dealer to deliver the bike. A good plan of action would be to contact the authorised company helpline and expedite the process.