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The bikes you are looking at, all fall in very different displacement and price brackets, so making a direct comparison between them will be unfair. The Honda NX200 is a dressed up street bike and with its smaller and simpler 184cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, it will feel strained on the highway at faster, triple-digit speeds. The CB350RS is a neo-retro motorcycle with a smooth engine and comfortable suspension which will make it a nice companion out on the highway, as long as you don't mind making progress between 80-100kph. Beyond that, speed will rise rather slowly and the engine does feel a little outside its comfort zone. The Triumph Scrambler 400X (with the 350cc engine) could actually prove to be the most capable all-rounder for your use case with its peppy engine and commanding ergonomics. You could even look at the Triumph Speed 400 (now with a 350cc engine) and the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 as they both have neutral ergonomics and decent highway manners.A test ride will be imperative before you make a decision.

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Since you are looking at ADV-style bikes, we recommend you consider the TVS Apache RTX 300, as it will be available within your budget. The RTX is a comfortable, feature-loaded, and powerful motorcycle that is priced close to smaller, less feature-rich bikes and therefore warrants serious consideration.If you want to stick with a Japanese brand instead, between the Honda NX200 and Suzuki V-Strom SX you've shortlisted, the Suzuki makes for the better all-rounder. Take a test ride of these three to see which one suits you best.

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Between the three bikes you have shortlisted, the Honda NX200 is the least ADV-like because it is essentially a dressed-up Hornet 2.0 street bike, and its engine will feel quite strained at fast highway speeds.Of the other two - Hero Xpulse 210 and TVS Apache RTX 300 - the Xpulse will feel lighter and easier to manage in the city while also returning better fuel economy on account of its smaller engine. Meanwhile, the Apache will feel better on the highway with its larger engine, and its handling will feel more sporty with its fat tyres and smaller 19-inch front wheel. A test ride will help you choose which is the right bike for you.Do bear in mind that both the Xpulse and Apache RTX are fairly new products, and their long-term reliability remains a question mark.

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Inside the city, both the Yamaha XSR155 and the Honda NX200 will make for good companions, and it will come down to which bike's styling and riding experience you prefer. The XSR has a pleasing neo-retro design, and it makes a strong case for itself with its R15-sourced engine and chassis. It is also a rather fuel-efficient machine, and the only thing to look out for is that its rear suspension can feel quite stiff over bad roads. The NX200 - while not a proper ADV in the true sense - has that rugged look that a lot of people desire. It will also feel like the larger, more spacious machine to sit on, so if you are a taller rider, that might be of interest to you. Do bear in mind that its performance won't be as sprightly as the Yamaha's. A test ride of both across various road conditions will help you make up your mind.

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All the bikes you are considering are great options and have reasonable servicing costs. The CB350 H'ness is a relaxed, comfortable retro bike with a smooth, torquey engine. The Honda NX200 is a tall, quasi-ADV based on the Hornet 2.0 street bike, which means it will be suitable for daily use. The Gixxer and V-Strom SX from Suzuki are refined, punchy machines that are also fuel-efficient and quite reliable. A test ride of all 4 is in order so that you can decide which is the best option for your needs.

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The Honda NX200 is a decent option for you, considering your usage, but there are also plenty of other options worth considering before making a decision. From Honda's own fleet, you can consider the CB300F, which will offer you much better performance with similar comfort while actually costing a little less than the smaller NX200. The TVS Ronin also makes a good case for itself. It has a torquey, smooth engine with neutral ergonomics and great suspension comfort. At 160kg, it is also a fairly light machine. Take a test ride of these - and anything else you might consider - before you make up your mind.

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Since you have owned a Honda motorcycle in the past, sticking with the brand and getting the Hornet 2.0 and NX200 will make sense. Both are decently peppy, refined, comfortable and fuel-efficient machines which should be reliable in the long run. The Yamaha MT-15 will be the lightest machine on your list, and it is likely to also be the most fuel-efficient. Despite its small engine, it does offer a good level of performance. You should also take a look at the XSR155 because this is a more spacious motorcycle while being mechanically very similiar to the MT.The TVS Ronin and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will have the most comfort and will be different to ride than the other bikes owing to their relaxed engines. Do bear in mind that you are unlikely to see a fuel economy figure of 40kpl unless you ride very sedately on either of them. Since the machines you have shortlisted are very diverse, we'd recommend a test ride of all before you make a decision.