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Dhiraj

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I work in industrial product sales and travel around 80km daily. My budget for a bike is ₹2.5 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.

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If you want a standard street bike, then in your price range, you can get machines like the Honda CB300F, Bajaj Pulsar N250, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and Yamaha XSR155. Depending on the look and comfort each bike offers you, you can pick and choose between them - all are proven, reliable machines from reputable makes, so you should be good in the long run, by and large.
In the adventure bike class, the new TVS Apache RTX 300 and Hero Xpulse 210 make for good options to look at, and these two will be more comfortable and spacious than the roadsters suggested above, although if you are a shorter rider, their tall seats might not be ideal for you.
Take a test ride of these bikes to see which one suits you best before making a decision.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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Since you are going to be learning on this motorcycle, getting something approachable and lightweight will be advisable. In that regard, both the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N250 are good options. Instead of getting them later, you can directly learn on these bikes and save some money, which will be lost when you sell your learner bike, because they are unintimidating machines, which will be good for a beginner rider. However, if you want something even more approachable, a simple 125cc commuter like a Honda Shine or TVS Raider would be an excellent place to start.

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Posted on: 13 Jan 2026