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Suryakant Jagtap

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I want to buy my first geared bike. My daily commute is up to 30 km, and occasionally I travel out of the station once a month for not more than 40 km. I would prefer a bike with higher mileage rather than more features. I have checked the TVS Sport and Hero Splendor, but there is no proper review page or video available to compare both. Please help me choose the right bike. Thank you.

Autocar India team

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Since you are a novice rider and want a machine that prioritises fuel economy over everything else, we'll recommend some models that fit the bill. The Hero Splendor is a proven machine that is very hard to go wrong with and will last you years on end while returning stellar fuel economy, and is a great place to start. 

You should also consider the Honda Shine 100 because it is a comfortable, extremely fuel-efficient, simple and lightweight machine that comes from a reputed company. The TVS Sport is quite a dated machine, but still continues to sell because of its low price, good fuel economy and reputation for dependability.

The TVS is a 110cc bike which will offer you slightly better performance, with not a big drop in fuel economy in comparison to the Hero and Honda. 

Take a test ride before you decide to see which one suits you best. 

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Shine 100

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Posted on: 16 Feb 2026