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I want to upgrade from my CBZ Extreme (2012). I’m 6'2", 70 kg. My daily commute is 20 km, and I do occasional weekend trips with my wife. I’m looking for an adventure bike with decent mileage and better pillion comfort. My budget is ₹2.5 lakh. You can also suggest cruiser options.

Asked by: Vaibhav Nalawade

For your usage, in the cruiser space, you can take a look at the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 as well as any of the three Honda CB350 models. All bikes have relaxed, smooth engines, spacious seats and great suspension comfort. 

In the ADV space, options like the TVS Apache RTX 300 and KTM 250 Adventure can be considered for their punchy - but not overwhelming - performance, spacious seats and comfortable ride quality, as well as luggage carrying capability. 

Take thorough test rides of all shortlisted options before you decide.

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Asked by: Siva

I want to upgrade to a new bike in the 150 to 200cc range. I weigh 58kg and prefer a lightweight bike like the Shine SP. I want a stylish, retro-looking bike that offers good comfort for city commuting. I do not do long rides or off-road riding. I have a family, so pillion comfort is important, and a child may sit in front. I do not want a regular Shine, Pulsar or Unicorn. I like bikes such as the Hunter and Triumph, but they seem heavy for me. Please suggest suitable options.

If you want a neo-retro, lightweight bike in the 150-200cc displacement category, the Yamaha XSR155 fits the bill quite well. It returns excellent fuel economy, has punchy performance and is decently comfortable - except over bad patches of road where its stiff suspension does make its presence felt.Take a test ride of this Yamaha bike with your pillion to see if it feels suitable for your needs.
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Autocar India team
13 Jan' 26
Asked by: Sharath KS

Hi, I am confused between the Harley-Davidson X440, Honda CB350 and TVS Apache RTX 300. I am 40 years old, and my daily usage is around 30km. I want to start touring on a motorcycle, with rides of around 350km, and pillion comfort is important. I have mostly been riding an Ntorq scooter and consider myself a beginner since it has been a long time since I rode a bike. Please advise.

Since you consider yourself a beginner, the TVS Apache RTX 300 may not be the best fit. It is a tall and top-heavy machine, which can rob newer riders of confidence. However, as a package, it is the most well-rounded machine of the three bikes you are considering, especially when it comes to touring with a pillion onboard.The Honda CB350RS and Harley-Davidson X440 are neo-retro roadsters with torquey engines, upright ergonomics and decently plush suspension, which will make for a better fit for a newer, less experienced rider like yourself with their low seat heights and therefore, centre of gravity too. For similar reasons, the Royal Enfield Bullet and Classic 350 are also worth considering. We recommend you take a thorough test ride of everything you're considering with a pillion onboard before making a purchase.
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Autocar India team
13 Jan' 26
Asked by: shankar

I commute 76km daily and am considering the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or the Interceptor 650. Please suggest which bike would be better for my usage. I am also open to alternatives.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 would be a far more comfortable option than the Interceptor 650, especially for your long daily commute due to its plush and sophisticated suspension, upright ergonomics and some wind protection. It will also be more fuel-efficient, which is something that will be important given your high daily running.In a similar vein, we would also recommend you look at the new Royal Enfield Scram 440 because it has great comfort - aside from the seat, which is a quick and inexpensive fix - as well as decent performance and fuel economy at a much lower price than both the Himalayan and the Interceptor.If you want to look outside the Royal Enfield brand, bikes like the Hero Xpulse 210, and TVS Apache RTX 300 will be our recommendations for their plush suspension, good fuel economy and upright rider's triangles.A test ride of these bikes should help you decide which is the best fit for you.
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Autocar India team
13 Jan' 26
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