Honda CB350

Between the Honda H'ness CB350 and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, we would steer you toward the Triumph bike purely because it offers you significantly higher performance for not that much more money. The Scrambler is also a smooth, comfortable do-it-all motorcycle which has good passenger accommodations as well. The H'ness is also comfortable for two-up riding and is a good city bike, but it will not be able to match the Triumph's performance advantage. 

We would advise you not to go for the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 because it is a rather heavy bike at 240kg, which will not be the best fit on traffic-riddled city roads. Moreover, its stiff rear suspension will be the bigger reason to look elsewhere. If you want a RE 650, we would recommend taking a look at the Royal Enfield Interceptor, as that has more pliant suspension and is also much lighter. 

Considering your use case, we would advise choosing between the TVS Apache RTX 300 and the Hero Xpulse 210. The RTX is an adventure bike, which will make it great on the road, while the Xpulse is a dualsport, which will be more capable during serious off-roading. 

If you want a more road-biased machine, then the Honda CB350 H'ness (or either of its siblings), the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 and the TVS Ronin would make for a good option. 

Take a test ride of these machines to help decide which one is best for you. 

In the adventure bike space, you can take a look at the TVS Apache RTX 300, which will be the best all-rounder because of its form factor. If you want a neo-retro bike, you can consider the Honda CB350 models, Triumph Speed T4 and the TVS Ronin. They all are smooth, comfortable, and have reasonable performance, although the Triumph will have a noticeable edge over the other two. 

With their feet forward and fists-in-the-wind riding position, cruisers tend to put a lot of weight on your back and over less-than-ideal roads, which can transmit a lot of the bumps through to the rider. If you stay in an area with less-than-perfect roads, we would recommend you look elsewhere. 

The Hunter, with its upright, neutral ergonomics and pliant suspension, will be able to handle bad roads much better. 

A test ride will help you decide whether the Meteor or the Hunter is the best bet for you. Other options you can also look at are the TVS Ronin and the Honda CB350 models. 

Of all the options you have shortlisted, we'd recommend choosing between the TVS Ronin, Royal Enfield Hunter and Honda CB350. 

This is because all three are proven products with reliable engines, two-up comfort and decent fuel economy. Coming to the Yamaha XSR155, that bike is a very new launch, although it does come with familiar underpinnings and a trusted Japanese badge on the tank, so we would recommend you take a test ride for yourself before you go ahead with your purchase.  

For your usage, in the cruiser space, you can take a look at the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 as well as any of the three Honda CB350 models. All bikes have relaxed, smooth engines, spacious seats and great suspension comfort. 

In the ADV space, options like the TVS Apache RTX 300 and KTM 250 Adventure can be considered for their punchy - but not overwhelming - performance, spacious seats and comfortable ride quality, as well as luggage carrying capability. 

Take thorough test rides of all shortlisted options before you decide.

All the options you have shortlisted are decently good city bikes, and since your priority seems to be pillion comfort for your partner, sticking with bikes like the Honda CB350, Honda SP160 and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 would be our recommendation. 

Coming to the matter of taking your newborn child on the motorcycle, purely from a safety standpoint, we would advise you to wait until they grow up and can sit on a motorcycle unassisted and can wear a helmet comfortably.  

Considering your budget, height and build, the retro motorcycles we would recommend are the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Hunter 350. Both have low seat heights, and the lighter Hunter is also more manageable inside the city. If you like the way it looks, you may also consider the Goan Classic 350 because it has a low seat, which will be helpful for your stature. 

The Honda CB350 trio are also a good city-focused neo-retro model but they have a seat height of 800mm or more, so we'd suggest taking a test ride to see which one fits you best.