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•18w

I am planning to buy an electric bike under or around ₹2 lakh. Which bike would be the best? My monthly running is 300km.

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•18w
So far, there are no compelling electric motorcycles in your price bracket which would be preferred over established electric scooters, so we'd recommend sticking with scooters for your next purchase.
Since your daily running appears to be roughly 10km, you can go with the base variants of the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Rizta models.
These are the current frontrunners in our experience, as well as sales numbers and picking between them will boil down to which scooter you're more comfortable with and which one gives you the better after-sales experience. We'd recommend a test ride of all three before you choose.
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•2d

I am 47 years old. My first motorcycle was a Suzuki Samurai, and I currently ride a Honda Shine (2013 model). I am now looking to replace my bike, but I am not sure whether I should go for the latest version of the Honda Shine or consider a different motorcycle altogether. I commute around 40 km to the office, three days a week, and typically ride another 20-30 km on weekends. I also have two daughters, and they are taller than their age would suggest. Would an EV be a better option for my usage? I live in a rented house, so I am not sure how convenient charging would be. I am also considering options such as the Honda Unicorn and a Royal Enfield Bullet. I have a lean build and weigh around 64 kg. Considering my requirements, which motorcycle would you recommend?

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•2d

Since you have had a long and drama-free stint with your Shine, the logical next step to make would be the Honda Unicorn. For your use case, which is mostly inside the city with short weekend leisure rides, the Unicorn makes for a good fit. It will offer a noticeable step up in performance and comfort compared to the Shine with only a small drop-off in fuel economy. The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is lovely if you want a relaxed bike with new-age reliability and old-school feel, but since you have mentioned you are on the slimmer side of the spectrum, its weight could be a problem at slower speeds and its fuel economy will also be noticeably lower.If your landlord and the building you reside in, don't have a problem with you installing a charging solution at home, you can consider electric scooters like TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather Rizta and Vida VX2. If not, stick with a petrol-powered bike for now.To decide between the Unicorn and Bullet, we'd recommend a test ride of both since they are very different machines.

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•1d

Hi, I'm a Rapido rider. I'm currently using a Discover 125, which has clocked 67,200km on the odometer. My daily running is around 150km per day, with 80% of the time carrying a pillion. Around 95% of my riding is on city roads, and I cross a lot of speed breakers and potholes every day. I also carry a small bag containing a 2-litre water bottle and my wallet. Occasionally, I need to carry luggage such as a large duffel bag or a customer's wheeled suitcase. Kindly suggest a good electric two-wheeler with a minimum real-world range of 160-170km. My budget is Rs 2-2.5 lakh.

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•3h

For your use case, the only option you should consider is the TVS iQube ST 5.3. The iQube ST fits inside your budget and will give you the range you desire, and with its big 32-litre boot, it will also be able to accomodate your daily essentials with ease. Since your running is quite high, going for a reputed scooter like the iQube with TVS' widespread sales and service reach is a safe bet.

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•1d

Suggest a good electric scooter for an elderly person with a maximum commute of 30 km, easy to ride and replace an old activa 3G. It has to be light, simple to use, and no nonsense.

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•1d

Since your daily run isn't that high and you've said you want a no-nonsense scooter, the best option for you would be the TVS iQube 2.2. In our experience with it, the iQube consistently returned real-world range as what was indicated on the display, in its higher Power mode. Eco mode saw us extract 75km on a single charge, and unlike most EVs, the iQube's Eco mode is actually fairly usable. At 110kg, it is also only 5 kilos heavier than an Activa and will be easy to manage for most folks.

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•4d

Hi, I am planning to buy an EV scooter with a budget of max 100K. My daily ride would be approx 30 Km per day, and it may go up to 50 km in the coming months. Which one is better between TVS Orbiter and Ampier Magnus Neo? Thanks.

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•3d

The Orbiter is a sensible electric scooter that focuses on maximising range and practicality, and of the two options, the Orbiter will be the safer bet in the long run. Do bear in mind that the Orbiter's performance is quite mellow, especially in Eco mode, and if your daily commute involves a lot of flyovers or riding in hilly regions, then you will have to use the scooter in City mode as well as keep the throttle pinned. The Ampere Magnus will likely be a bit more affordable, but in the real world, small quality-related niggles are more common than they should be, and after-sales can be patchy depending on your city.One thing to watch with the Orbiter is that the top 3.1kWh variant's price will be over Rs. 1 lakh on-road in your city, so you may have to stretch your budget by a small amount.If stretching your budget is simply not an option and you must have an EV from a reputed brand, choose the Hero Vida VX2 Go 3.4, which should give you enough range and performance.Try to take test rides of the Orbiter and VX2 before you make your decision.

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•1w

Hi, I am a subscriber of your channel. Could you please help me choose the best electric scooter for my needs? My average monthly usage will be less than 50 km. Which electric scooter would you recommend?

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•5d

With less than 50km running a month, the TVS iQube 2.2 is the best option since you are leaning towards an electric scooter. Since it will give you minimum 60km range on a single charge (provided it isn't left idle for multiple days allowing the battery to drain slowly) you will charge the scooter only once in a few weeks.Do bear in mind that with your miniscule run, you will not recover the higher price you'll pay over an equivalent petrol-powered scooter any time soon.

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•3d

Hi, I am looking to buy the Guerilla 450 apex variant, but current fuel norms have got me worried about E30 petrol, as I believe current bikes are not compatible with the same. Should I halt my purchase or go ahead with it?

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•1d

For the short to mid-term, E20 will be the current baseline blend of petrol available on a nationwide scale. Speaking strictly about material compatibility, E20 machines should be able to handle higher blends with the fuel tank, rubber seals, gaskets and hoses all ready to support the higher blend. What will need recalibration is the ECU to handle the higher ethanol content in the fuel, which is something that will have to come from the manufacturer. Be prepared for a drop in fuel economy because ethanol's energy density is much lower than petrol, although ECU recalibration will mitigate this to some extent.

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Posted on: 14 Feb 2026