Hi Autocar Team. I’m a 28-year-old man, 5 ft 4 in tall, planning to buy my first motorcycle. I really love the cafe racer body style and want to buy a bike in this segment. My budget is ₹5 lakh, and I will use it for daily city commuting of about 8-10 km and short weekend trips. My focus is on good mileage, comfort, low maintenance costs and a strong, reputable service network. Please suggest a suitable motorcycle.

Autocar India

•6h

Both bikes have individual strengths and weaknesses, so you'll have to choose your bike depending on what you can live with and without. The (now 350cc) Triumph Scrambler 400 X can be an all-rounder if you want, but it excels in city situations. On the highway, once you cross the triple-digit threshold, you can feel the engine starting to cross its comfort zone and start to feel a little strained with vibrations creeping in progressively. The KTM 390 Adventure (398cc version) remains a proven bet to stick with as a do-it-all machine, although inside the city at slower speeds and lower revs, the engine can feel a little gutless below 4,000rpm. However, on the highway it will deliver the same performance we've come to know and expect from KTM 390s and remains a good option for weekend rides and touring.When it comes to seat height and ergonomics, this KTM bike again has the upper hand because it is a little easier to get your feet down than on the Triumph bike. Do keep in mind that physically, the Adventure is a larger machine than the Scrambler and inside the city filtering through tight gaps, you'll feel that size. We haven't yet ridden the 350cc KTM 390 Adventure and we'd advise you to get a test ride of both bikes to get a clearer idea before you make a decision.

Autocar India

•19h

If you were satisfied with the performance of RE Guerrilla 450 Apex during the test ride, then it is a good buy for you. The Guerrilla is a relatively new bike (as it was launched only 3 years ago) but even then, this Royal Enfield bike has proven to be a largely straightforward and fuss-free machine to own. Choosing between the Apex and the standard Guerrilla will boil down to the riding position you prefer and the tyres on offer. In our experience, the Vredestein Centauro tyres of Guerrilla Apex have proven to have better grip and feedback in almost all conditions than the CEAT dual-purpose tyres of standard Guerrilla. The CEATs are not bad tyres, but overall, the Vredesteins set a much higher baseline. The Apex also has a more committed riding position but if you don't find that to be a dealbreaker, you should go for it rather than the standard variant. To be sure, take a test ride of the standard Guerrilla as well before you make a decision.

Autocar India

•5d

Whether or not any motorcycle is the right choice for you is something we cannot decide for you. You should take a comprehensive test ride and weigh its pros and cons as well as see its fitness for purpose before you make your decision.Royal Enfield, like other manufacturers, periodically introduces new colours for its offerings, and it could do so for the Classic 650, although a timeline for this isn't known. Lastly, the tubeless spoke wheels for the Classic 650 have been a major ask from both the mainstream media as well as paying customers. Royal Enfield usually listens and acts proactively on this feedback, but as of now, the company hasn't officially commented on when these wheels will be fitted to the bigger Classic.