Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Standard

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The KTM 390 Adventure X will make for a good upgrade over your current Royal Enfield Scram 411. What you've mentioned about the KTM's electronic niggles can occur. However, these issues are sometimes sporadic and can also boil down to how you clean/maintain your bike. By and large, you should be okay with the KTM in the long run. You should also seriously consider the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 because it has a proven track record, by and large. Also, it has far fewer electronic aids than the KTM, which will also mean fewer things to go wrong. The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is a stone-simple machine with only dual-channel ABS in the name of electronics, and it will be by far the most reliable machine in the long run. However, this bike thoroughly feels its age when ridden against the competition, and it only comes with wire-spoke wheels and tubed tyres, which will make fixing a puncture quite difficult. The TVS Apache RTX 300 is a phenomenal package, but it is still too new a platform, and you'll have to wait and watch what owners say about its reliability.

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The Kawasaki Versys X-300 and Suzuki V-Strom 250 are both good options for your requirements. The Versys, with its more powerful twin-cylinder engine, will have the performance and long-distance touring advantage. However, the Suzuki V-Strom is a lot more affordable, and if you are on a tight budget, it makes for a genuinely capable tourer. Both bikes are quite tall, and you will need to get used to the height of these ADVs.Something to also consider is the Hero Xpulse 210, which has a peppy engine, great suspension, neutral ergonomics, and is the most affordable option of all three. Take a test ride of all three before you decide.

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The top adventure bike picks in this segment are the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, KTM 390 Adventure, and KTM 390 Adventure X. All offer strong performance, great comfort, and a great feature set.Another option is the Kawasaki Versys-X 300, which, though dated, remains a decent choice, especially after the recent GST revision has reduced its price.

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The only option in this price bracket currently is the Kawasaki Versys-X 300, which we have found to be quite average and rather dated in our time with it. We would recommend waiting for options like the CFMoto 450 MT, Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 and the upcoming Norton adventure bike, which will be made in India by TVS. If you want a bike right now in this segment, your options are restricted to the RE Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure models.