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•44w

I am a beginner rider and need to buy a bike with a budget of around ₹2 lakh. I need it to be comfortable for both me and my pillion. I mostly commute about 40 km daily and occasionally do highway rides. It would be good if the bike also gives good mileage in its category. Please suggest suitable options.

•36w

Since you are a new rider and want good fuel efficiency, we'd recommend you stick to machines below 250cc. You have many good options in the 150/160cc commuter space, like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar N160, Yamaha FZ models and Honda Unicorn / SP160. These bikes will be light, manageable, fuel-efficient and also decently comfortable for a pillion.

You can also take a look at sportier machines like the Yamaha XSR155 / MT-15 and KTM 160 Duke, although pillion comfort won't be a strong point on any of these bikes.

If you want something that's a little more powerful - but still beginner-friendly - bikes like the Bajaj Pulsar N250, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Honda CB300F, and Suzuki Gixxer 250 models are options to consider.

Do take a test ride of these machines to see which one suits you best.

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Apache RTR 160 4V

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Apache RTR 200 4V

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FZ-X

from ₹1.35 Lakh

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Unicorn

from ₹1.24 Lakh

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SP160

from ₹1.27 Lakh

•35w•

Ronin is considerable as well

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