Since you haven't specified your budget, recommending will be a little difficult, so we'll give you a variety of options. You should strongly consider the Classic 350/Bullet 350 from Royal Enfield, as well as any of the Honda CB350 models in the cruiser space. These bikes have lovely seating and suspension comfort and are good to ride inside the city as well as on the highway - so long as you don't go over 100kph too often.

In the adventure bike space, we would recommend the KTM 390 Adventure X or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.

Both of these have genuine highway capability, loaded up with a pillion, and can also handle daily commuting with ease. The adventure bikes will be more expensive to buy and run compared to the simpler, retro-styled cruisers, considering they are larger, more tech-laden offerings.

While cruisers are generally believed to offer great comfort due to their sofa-like seating position, in reality, especially on Indian roads, the opposite is often true. With your hands and legs stretched far forward, your back bears most of the impact from the road surface.

If rider comfort is your top priority, an adventure bike would be a better choice because of its neutral and spacious rider triangle and long-travel suspension.

In this category, you can consider two options: the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and either of the KTM 390 Adventure models. If you plan to ride mostly on roads, stick to the lower X variant of the KTM. We recommend a thorough test ride before deciding, as both bikes are tall and heavy, the Royal Enfield more so than the KTM.

Fuel Type/ Propulsion	Petrol
Engine Displacement	399 cc
Valvetrain	4 Valves/Cyl
Fueling	Fuel-Injected
Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	1 cylinder
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Max Engine Power	46hp at 8,500rpm
Max Engine Torque	39Nm at 6,500rpm
Gearbox Type	Manual
Transmission Type	Manual
Number of Gears	6
Slipper clutch	Yes
Reverse gear	No

Fuel Tank Size	14.5 litres
Official Fuel Economy	30 kmpl

Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Brake Type	Disc
Front Brake Size	320mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Size	240mm
Chassis type	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension Type	Upside down fork
Rear Suspension Type	Monoshock
Electronic suspension	No
Wheel Type	Alloy
Tyre type	Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	19 inch
Rear Wheel Size	17 inch

Seat height	825 mm
Adjustable seat height	No
Ground Clearance	227 mm
Kerb Weight	182 kg

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Trending Questions on KTM 390 Adventure X - Answered by Autocar Experts

Hi, I’m 5'11" tall and looking for adventure bike options within a ₹3-5 lakh budget (including optional upgrades and accessories). My main use will be city commuting and weekend trips twice a month. I prefer something between 300cc and 500cc.

As an expert from Autocar India, what is the best adventure or cruiser bike, with a budget of under ₹5 lakh (on-road in India), that prioritizes rider comfort on Indian roads with frequent potholes?

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