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•13w

I'm looking for an electric scooter with good range, a large storage compartment, and enough comfort for a 6'2" rider carrying a pillion. My daily commute is around 50km in Kerala. It should also have a good service network in Malappuram.

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•12w

The River Indie is a scooter that is both comfortable for larger riders and has the largest boot on any Indian electric scooter, measuring 43 litres. 

You should get a range of 100km on a single charge if ridden sensibly in the middle 'Ride' mode, and River has also built an excellent reputation for service quality and experience, even if its volumes aren't as big as the heavy hitters in the market. 

Take a test ride of the Indie before you make your decision to make an informed purchase.

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•12w•

@josekottanani After driving the Indie, I felt

•12w•

@autocar.india thanks but given river indie does not have much service centre near nilambur, the place where i stay, i have decided to go with tvs Iqube ST.

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@josekottanani After driving the Indie, I felt it's a practical ev scooter

•12w•

Also...you can definitely try Ather Rizta...fantastic ev scooter with a jack of all trades like setup....great ride quality and also sufficient range for normal daily use

•12w•

@shibusoman yet, in case of rizta s, they claim 123km IDC & while visiting showroom they claim about 100-110km, but when completed full charge of 100%, then shows in display,just only 100km, whole riding even in s-eco mode, we just get 80-85km on deduction of 95-97 P.c of charge. Total mismatch in ad claim & showroom real range & real real range. It's not like buying a petrol bike....it's a total mismatch and not a clean marketing. Atleast when we buy a petrol bike, we some time get the same idc milege while in real world.

•12w•

I'm looking for a car for daily my commute. On a daily basis I have to drive almost 20 Kms from my home to work. I need a car which is reliable, fuel efficient and has low maintenance cost which is budget friendly.

•12w•

I am confused whether to by innova crysta or XUV7XO. I am looking for a perfect 7 seater with good luggage storage and with premium interior like good music system. My usage will most likely be on highways and occasionally on city rides

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•5d

I'm planning to purchase my first motorcycle and have narrowed down my options to the Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS and Dominar 250. My primary usage will be short daily commutes of approximately 5-6 km one way in Hyderabad's traffic (around 12km two way), with occasional longer rides. I'm a relatively new rider, so low-speed usability, manoeuvrability and ease of handling matter to me. The N160 SS appeals to me because of its lighter weight, Crawl Tech, TFT and city-friendly characteristics. However, the Dominar 400 has been my dream motorcycle for the past ten years, ever since it was launched in India while I was still in school. While the Dominar 400 remains my dream bike, the Dominar 250 seems like a reasonable compromise for my primarily urban use, offering some of that Dominar experience without going straight for the 400. I've ridden the Dominar 400 and found it surprisingly manageable and planted, but I haven't been able to test-ride the Dominar 250 because dealerships don't have test-ride units. I've also heard that the Dominar 250 lacks low-end urgency, requires frequent gear changes in slow traffic and is relatively heavy for city use. On the other hand, my uncle, who has owned a Dominar 400 for years and uses it in Hyderabad, has suggested that the Dominar 250 could be a reasonable choice for my requirements. The Dominar 250 is currently quoted at approximately Rs. 2.42 lakh (on-road), compared with around Rs. 1.86-1.94 lakh for the N160 SS. Given my usage, beginner experience and long-standing desire to own a Dominar, would you recommend the N160 SS as the more sensible long-term choice, or is the Dominar 250 a motorcycle that I could realistically grow into and enjoy despite its compromises? I would particularly appreciate your thoughts on low-speed tractability, bumper-to-bumper traffic, manoeuvrability for a beginner, and whether the Dominar's additional weight and cost are justified for someone whose riding will primarily be urban.

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•4d

There's no doubt that the Bajaj Dominar 250 will fit the bill well for your needs as a first-time motorcyclist. However, what stops us from recommending it wholeheartedly is that the smaller Dominar sells in extremely microscopic numbers which means sometimes you'll be waiting a long time for a small part, leaving your bike out of action which is never a good thing. Truth be told, the Dominar 400 (especially since it is now powered by a downsized 349cc motor) is a perfectly acceptable first bike and since you have had an inclination towards the Dominar for a long time, why not go ahead and scratch and that itch! The only caveat here would be that the Dominar is a hefty machine, weighing 190kg, which can catch you off-guard at slow-speed scenarios but in time, you'll get used to it. On the other hand, if you don't want to deal with the extra weight and purchasing cost of the Dominar 400, then the Pulsar N160 SS is a very different but nonetheless, a great option for a beginner. It has a peppy engine, predictable handling, good comfort and comes with all the latest gizmos and gadgets that people these days want their two-wheelers to be festooned with. Not to mention, it will also be far more fuel efficient than the Dominar. These are 2 very different bikes which will give you starly different experiences so its best you take a test ride and see which one you're leaning towards more before you make your decision.

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