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•2d

I need to choose between the Honda CB350RS and Triumph Scrambler 400X. Please help me decide. - Daily commute to work: around 20 km - Very rarely go on long rides - Height: 6 ft The Scrambler 400X fits me perfectly, but I am not able to get over the Honda’s smoothness. Also, how much mileage can I expect from the Triumph Scrambler 400X in city driving with light to moderate traffic? I ride smoothly.

•4m

Of the two, the 350cc Triumph Scrambler 400 X is surely the more capable machine in most scenarios but if you like the Honda CB350RS more, you should definitely go for the Honda. Especially, since you are only going to use it for your daily commute. The CB is likely to be more fuel efficient than the Scrambler, especially inside the city, although fuel economy is something that's quite variable and depends on your riding style, prevailing traffic and weather conditions as well as a myriad of other factors. There is also the fact that the Honda is much more affordable than the Triumph, and if you're mainly going to be using it in the city, then the added premium that the Scrambler commands may not feel justified, as you will rarely explore the full breadth of its capabilities.

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