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•1w

Hi, I am of 6 feet 4 inches tall and am looking for a bike under Rs. 2 lakh that should be fun to ride mostly for city use. It should also be suitable for occasional touring.

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•4m

Given your build and your requirements, your options boil down to choosing between the Hero Xpulse 210 and the newly launched Honda XR300L. The Xpulse has been around for a while and we know what works and doesn't on that bike - its a known commodity. The XR300L, on the other hand, is not only an unfamiliar product, its also Honda's first entry into this segment of the market. Our previous experience with the CB300F (with which the XR300L shares its engine, although there are numerous differences between both) tells us that this Honda engine is peppy, reasonably fuel efficient and can hold a quick - but not breakneck - pace on the highway.

If we were in your shoes, we'd wait a few months for the XR300s' deliveries to begin, take a test ride and then choose between it and the Xpulse.

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I have a 2023 Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 that I had purchased on 5th February. It has completed 8,000 km and now I want to upgrade it to another bike with better ride quality and crisp handling. Please suggest.

•1h

We'd recommend you choose between the 350cc Triumph Speed 400 and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, if you have a budget that stretches in the ballpark of Rs 3 lakh. Both the Speed and Guerrilla are good upgrades but have very different riding experiences so a test ride is in order to see which one you gravitate towards. The Speed is lighter, nimbler and has the more polished, refined experience overall. Meanwhile, the Guerrilla is our ranks quite high in terms of bang for buck in the affordable performance game. Its torquey 452cc motor makes for effortless brisk riding and its chassis is well-suited to riding in a sporty fashion when the road turns squiggly. If you instead want a more cost-effective option, look at the KTM 250 Duke. The quarter-liter Duke is a bike that promises sublime handling, an engine that is reasonably punchy without sacrificing usability or fuel efficiency and a good amount of tech.

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•5d

Which between a commuter bike (like Unicorn) and adventure bike (like Royal Enfield Himalayan 440) do you suggest primarily for daily office commute of approximately 60 km?

•34m

It would be unfair to both segments of bike to be pitted against each other because their intended purpose is very different. A commuter bike is an affordable, no-nonsense, comfortable, fuel efficient and reliable mode of transport but it isn't necessarily the best at any measurable metric nor is it going to be the most exciting. On the other hand, an adventure bike will bring in a lot of rough road and off-road capability and long distance touring too will be made easier. However, these are generally heavier and more expensive machines which aren't necessarily the best for your daily needs unless you live in an area with long stretches of bumpy, bouncy and shoddily-laden roads. We'd advise you to make your choice between both categories depending on what your preferences are.

•1d

When I bought my Honda CB Hornet 160R nearly ten years ago, I fell head over heels for its looks—especially that aggressive design and massive rear tire. I spent hours watching YouTube reviews from journalists praising its linear power delivery, and the moment I saw it in the flesh, I was hooked. I bought it on impulse without ever taking a proper test ride or looking at competing options. That decision turned out to be a ten-year headache. Instead of a dependable motorcycle, ownership has been a cycle of relentless unreliability. Every time one part is fixed, another—or the exact same one—starts crying for attention. To make matters worse, the firm suspension transmits every single pothole and undulation straight into my back. A decade on this bike has completely robbed me of the joy of riding, and I’ve finally given up on it. I am now looking for a complete reset. I need a motorcycle where exceptional, plush ride quality comes first, backed by rock-solid reliability and a smooth, effortless engine. I want a true engineering gem that will bring back the excitement of being on two wheels."

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