I’m an amateur rider and haven’t ridden bikes much. I learned on a Honda Shine and have done some basic local rides. I’m planning to buy a bike, but I'm confused between models with strong road presence like Royal Enfield or Honda CB/Highness series, and those under 200cc that offer better mileage and are more suitable for city rides. My daily use would be around 50 km within the city. Please suggest a suitable option.

If you’re not entirely confident about your riding skills, we wouldn’t recommend heavier bikes like the Royal Enfield 350s or the Honda CB350 models, as they can be difficult to handle for a newcomer.A good beginner-friendly option would be something in the 150/160cc sporty commuter space, such as the Bajaj Pulsar N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Honda Unicorn/SP160, or Yamaha FZ models.These bikes are relatively light, have at least single-channel ABS (some offer dual-channel), and should provide a good safety net while allowing you some leeway to grow into them.

Could you please suggest a bike under ₹3 lakh for city use? My daily rides are around 6-10 km, and I’m looking for good rider and pillion comfort.

Considering your limited usage and prioritizing comfort, bikes under ₹3 lakh that meet your needs include the Royal Enfield Classic/Bullet 350, any of the 3 Honda CB350 models, and the Hero Xpulse 210.In fact, any of the straightforward 150cc commuters from Honda, like the Unicorn and the SP160, or other reputable makes, will also serve you well while being easier to buy and more affordable to run, too.

I’m 5'4" tall and an extremely skinny person. I want to replace my 2015 Honda Dio with something more powerful and fun to ride. My daily office commute is around 20 km, with occasional short weekend rides. I really like the Ather 450 series, but it’s a bit of a stretch for me due to the battery warranty and Pro Pack cost. I also liked the new Ntorq 150. Is it worth spending extra for the Ather in my case? Should I consider any other scooters?

Considering that you come from a Honda Dio and are looking at sporty scooter options, we'll recommend only those that fit within this box. The Ather 450X is a superb offering, even all these years later, and if you do want an Ather 450 but can't quite digest the 450X's high price, it's worth taking a look at the Ather 450S because it packs in very similar performance, features, and range at a significantly lower price. That's about the only sporty electric scooter we would recommend currently.In the petrol scooter space, the TVS Ntorq 150 is a great option that is also well-priced. Another option you could also consider is the Aprilia SR 175, which is a more focused sporty scooter but is less practical and also has a rather limited dealer reach, so do bear that in mind.

I’m a first-time scooter buyer and confused about whether to go for a petrol or electric one. I find 125cc scooters a bit heavy, so I prefer something smaller. My budget is around ₹1 lakh. I work from home and don’t ride daily. I’m looking for a typical family scooter. Please suggest.

In the 110cc scooter space, we would recommend the TVS Jupiter because it is practical, frugal, within your budget, and in its latest avatar, also looks rather snazzy. In the 125cc scooter segment, the Suzuki Access or Honda Activa 125 would be our picks - both are very refined, comfortable, and have the practicality expected of a scooter.The interesting thing is that Jupiter weighs 106kg, which is the same as the Access, and the Activa is just 1 kilo heavier, at 107kg. So, weight should be a non-issue.Considering your limited usage and 1L budget, the only electric scooter that we would recommend is the TVS iQube 2.2 because it is relatively light at 110kg and also one of the more affordable options.

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The Honda NX500 is a superb machine in nearly all respects when considering it through the lens of a prospective ADV rider - except for its steep price tag, especially after the recent GST 2.0 reform. Nevertheless, this is a machine that is likely to last you a long time without any significant hassles and will also hold its value well should you decide to sell it someday in the future.

Coming to the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750, there are absolutely no concrete details available about the bike currently, so commenting on its reliability or after-sales service isn't possible.

Even if you do decide to pull the trigger as soon as the big Himalayan is launched, we would strongly advise you to wait for a minimum of 6 months so that if there are any teething issues, they are solved by the time you put your own money down.

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Could you please suggest a bike under ₹3 lakh for city use? My daily rides are around 6-10 km, and I’m looking for good rider and pillion comfort.

I’m planning to upgrade from my current 250cc bike to a mid-size ADV. I’m eyeing the Honda NX500, but is it worth waiting for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 750? My top priorities are reliability, after-sales service, and a fun-to-ride experience on Indian roads.

I’m a first-time scooter buyer and confused about whether to go for a petrol or electric one. I find 125cc scooters a bit heavy, so I prefer something smaller. My budget is around ₹1 lakh. I work from home and don’t ride daily. I’m looking for a typical family scooter. Please suggest.

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