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I am considering buying a new bike primarily for touring, with occasional city usage. I am 5'4" tall and have already ridden about 40,000 km. I currently use an Avenger 150 Street and have done 400–500 km days on it, though I do feel some fatigue towards the end of the day, and its limitations are noticeable in ghat sections. I do not plan any serious off-roading, but I may do coastal rides, ghat sections, and village rides with dirt roads. My shortlist includes the Himalayan 450 (low seat with tubeless spokes) and the Triumph Speed 400, or the Scrambler 400X if I can get the seat lowered. My test ride of the Himalayan (with the regular seat) was good, and I did not feel any weight-related issues except while parking, which I can manage. However, I am concerned about reviews mentioning service issues, delays, and what seems like general Royal Enfield apathy. Most of these reviews are from 2024–25. Could you please let me know if this is still a realistic problem in 2026 and whether it should be a dealbreaker? If not, I am open to considering Royal Enfield. Could you also suggest whether there is a clear benefit in choosing Triumph over Royal Enfield? If you have any other recommendations, they are welcome, but I am trying to avoid very tall bikes due to my height and would prefer a seat height of up to 825–830 mm. Thank you.
Since you've said that this bike will be used mainly for touring and occasionally in the city, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes more sense over the Triumph Scrambler 400 X. That's because the Scrambler's shorter gearing will result in the engine feeling like its running out of breath past 100kph and also because the Himalayan is a more spacious machine that was purpose-built to cover long distances.
Royal Enfield's service experience varies from city to city and, in fact, even person to person. So we would advise you to pay a visit to your nearest authorised dealer and service centre to get a clearer picture.
You should also take a look at the KTM 390 Adventure X because it has good road manners and will be the quickest bike of these three. It also comes standard with cruise control, which will be a boon for you on long days in the saddle.
In fact, if you don't want tall motorcycles, the KTM 390 Duke will make for a good touring partner, and you'll have way more fun on twisty roads, although you will sacrifice some comfort compared to the ADVs.
A test ride should help you make a decision.
Dear Autocar, please suggest a bike for daily commuting and occasional touring. My budget is ₹3 lakh. I want a comfortable bike with (1) plusher suspension, (2) comfortable rider and pillion seats, and (3) a smooth engine and gearbox. My touring speed is usually between 80 and 100 kmph. My shortlist includes the Scram 440, TVS RTX 300 and KTM 250 Adventure. Please rate these bikes based on suspension comfort, seat comfort and engine and gearbox smoothness.
I test-rode the Speed T4 and Speed 400 last week and liked both. The Speed T4 price is great at ₹2.67L, but the tyres and lack of traction control are holding me back. Speed 400 feels a bit expensive. I'm confused between these three options: Speed T4: Good price, but is it enough for an experienced rider? Speed 400: Costs ₹3.21L and has great features, but I've heard about stalling and engine stress. Duke 250: Costs ₹2.87L. What do you guys recommend?
I am considering buying a bike mainly for city usage of around 16 km a day. I rarely ride on the highway, and this will be my first bike. I am 6 feet tall, and comfort and performance are my priorities. My budget is ₹2.5-2.8 lakh on-road (Hyderabad). I am considering the RTX 300, but since it is a new bike and my usage is mostly in the city, I am confused.
I am planning to upgrade from a Classic 350 and am looking for something priced between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh. The bike should look and feel different from the Classic 350. I am currently considering the Strom SX 250 and the NX200.
I’ve been using a BS4 Yamaha MT-15 since 2019 and am now planning to upgrade. My daily office commute is about 25 km, and occasionally I do a 540 km trip. I’m looking for a comfortable and reliable bike with reasonable fuel efficiency.
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.
I live in Bangalore and have a budget of ₹3 lakh. My riding will mostly be once-a-week 40 km office commutes and short gym trips, with occasional touring. Currently, the KTM Duke 250 seems like the most practical choice because it balances city and some highway usage. I don’t want to buy adventure bikes. I considered the Triumph Speed 400, but I’m worried about its lower city mileage and maintenance costs. I’m open to suggestions—if you can explain any real-world advantages of the Speed 400 or other bikes in this price range that I might be missing, I’d love to hear them.
The KTM 250 Duke you are considering makes for a great one-bike garage to handle city and highway duties both. It has a punchy - yet not overwhelming - amount of grunt, engaging handling and will also return good fuel economy.
Coming to the Triumph Speed T4, depending on how you ride, you should see decent fuel economy even inside city traffic. Since the bike is made by Bajaj, it shouldn't be too expensive to maintain. The advantage of the Speed T4 over the Duke will be its more effortless performance and more comfortable seating and suspension.
And since you are shopping in this space, the TVS Apache RTR 310 is also worth taking a look at. The RTR 310 is a feature-rich machine with good performance and handling. Also, we will recommend you get the variant with the quickshifter as it is still priced sensibly, and this feature will enhance the riding experience.
Since these are different machines in the riding experience they deliver, we'd recommend a test ride of all three before you decide.
My budget is around ₹3.5 lakh, and I am confused about what to get - Triumph Speed 400, Triumph Thruxton 400, KTM RC 390, BMW RR310, Apache RR 310, or Guerilla 450 - or whether I should wait for any other bike releases in 2026. My riding will be mostly city, with 1-2 long highway rides on weekends. I love quick acceleration and power, and I’m okay with a mileage of 25–35 kmpl. Please suggest which one I should choose.
Of all the bikes you have shortlisted, the Triumph Speed 400 and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be the most usable without sacrificing performance due to their upright ergonomics and powerful 40hp engines.
The KTM RC 390 will feel the most at home on winding roads, but inside the city, it won't be the most user-friendly with its canted forward riding position and peaky engine. Speaking of committed ergonomics, the Triumph Thruxton 400 is by far the most uncomfortable machine here. If you plan to use it daily, you will need to put up with a seriously focused riding position.
Coming to the two 310s, the TVS Apache RR 310 has been kept fresh with small updates every year, while the BMW G 310 RR has stayed pretty much the same since it came out. The TVS is also more affordable and packs in more power, features and better componentry, but if you value the BMW badge, then the G 310 RR is the most affordable way into BMW ownership.
We'd also recommend taking a look at the KTM 390 Duke because it is a bike you can commute on during the week and have fun on during the weekend.
A test ride should help you decide which is the best bike for you.
I am 63 years old and overweight. I love riding solo. I have a Honda H’ness CB 350, purchased in August 2023. I love this bike and have ridden extensively in Sikkim. One of my longest solo rides was from Mangan (North Sikkim) to Kharar, Punjab, via Delhi, covering about 2,000 km. I now want to upgrade to a more powerful bike, though at times the Honda H’ness feels adequate. This upgrade is for some of my future planned rides. My priorities are: 1. Medium weight 2. Sufficient power on demand for overtaking (the Honda H’ness lacks here) 3. Easy customisation for solo touring and availability of touring accessories (a drawback of the Honda H’ness) 4. Larger petrol tank (the 15-litre tank on the Honda H’ness is a big plus) 5. Good RSA (Roadside Assistance) network and a strong service network (Honda’s RSA has been good, but BigWing service centres are sparse).Request suggestions based on the above.
Last Updated on: 9 Feb 2026