I’ve owned a Bajaj CT100 for over 7 years and am planning to buy a Duke 200 mainly for strong city performance. However, I didn’t like the 2026 update. Is there any chance of the Duke 200 getting the Gen 3 design this year? I like the Gen 3 design, but the Duke 250 is a bit expensive for me.

There are no plans to move the 200 Duke to the Gen 3 KTM Duke design language currently. The 160 and 200 Duke models will continue to be sold with their existing designs for quite some time, with perhaps minor changes to the colour and graphics periodically.

Of the three options you've shortlisted, the Honda NX500 would be our recommendation. It has a smooth, twin-cylinder engine, is fairly light and manageable, and will likely have the most hassle-free ownership experience of all three bikes you've shortlisted.It is quite a pricey machine, but Honda spares and service are usually on the more affordable end of the spectrum. Do bear in mind that the rear suspension can feel a little basic in its operation, and a test ride will help you decide if the NX500 is suitable for your needs or not.

You should consider bikes like the Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and KTM 390 Duke for your mixed city / highway usage. The Speed 400 will be the best bike inside the city, but on the highway, post 90kph, it starts to feel strained, and vibrations start to creep in at some touch points.The KTM 390 Duke will be the least city-friendly bike - but still not bad at all in isolation - but with its powerful engine and great chassis, as well as standard-fit cruise control, it will be the most sorted on the highway. Do bear in mind that if you are a larger rider, the KTM will feel the most cramped of these three. The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is a jack of all trades sort of bike, and its character is closer to the energetic Duke than the laidback Speed.A test ride of these three before you nail down your final purchase would be our advice.

Among the options you've shortlisted, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB350 H'ness will be the most comfortable bikes for two-up city riding. Both have spacious and generously padded split seats for both rider and pillion as well as a plush suspension setup, which should aid overall comfort.One thing to bear in mind is that the Honda CB350 H'ness is quite tall geared, which means you'll need to make more downshifts here than on the Classic, more so if the bike is carrying the weight of a passenger. This might result in a little more effort, and it's best you take a test ride of these two with your preferred pillion to see which bike fits you both best.