Delhi

Vaibhav Kulkarni

•6w

I live in Pune and have a daily commute of around 60 km (50% highway). I currently commute by car, but now want to buy a motorcycle for the same commute, not to save on fuel but to fulfil a long-time desire to own a good bike. I also go on weekend drives occasionally and plan to go on rides once I buy the motorcycle. My budget is Rs 5 to 6 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.

Autocar India

•6w

Since you have said you've always aspired to own a motorcycle and have a commute that involves some highway sections, looking at a 400cc bike would be recommended. In this class, the Triumph Speed / Scrambler 400 X, Royal Enfield Guerrilla / Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Duke would be our recommendation.

Of these, the Triumph 400s are the most friendly to ride and also make for the best city machines. The RE 450s are a 'jack of all trades' sort of machines, while the KTM 390s are likely to put the biggest smile on your face with their punchy, engaging performance.

A test ride of these bikes should help you make an informed decision.

Explore bikes mentioned

Triumph

Speed 400

from ₹2.66 Lakh

Triumph

Scrambler 400 X

from ₹3.02 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Himalayan

from ₹3.43 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Guerrilla 450

from ₹2.90 Lakh

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Vaibhav Belgamwar

•5d

I am looking to buy the most comfortable scooter, preferably with the best suspension setup. My daily usage is around 10 km, and I am not very concerned about high power or top-class fuel efficiency. My budget is up to ₹2 lakh. Could you suggest the most comfortable scooter in this price range?

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