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Dear Autocar, please suggest a bike for daily commuting and occasional touring. My budget is โน3 lakh. I want a comfortable bike with (1) plusher suspension, (2) comfortable rider and pillion seats, and (3) a smooth engine and gearbox. My touring speed is usually between 80 and 100 kmph. My shortlist includes the Scram 440, TVS RTX 300 and KTM 250 Adventure. Please rate these bikes based on suspension comfort, seat comfort and engine and gearbox smoothness.
I weigh over 110 kg and have been using an Electra 350 for more than seven years. The suspension has deteriorated to the point where even small bumps are transferred directly to my back. I want to buy a bike with better suspension and good pillion seat comfort for my daily office commute. Please suggest. My budget is between โน1.5 lakh and โน2.5 lakh.
I am using a Honda CB Unicorn 2018 model as my daily commuter, with a daily run of around 50 km. The bike is performing well and delivers mileage of about 53-55 kpl. I am now looking to upgrade to a 350cc bike. I like the Royal Enfield Hunter and the Honda CB350 series. I plan to keep the bike for the next 5 to 7 years, with ride performance and comfort being my priorities. Which would be the better choice?
Iโm 25 years old and looking to buy a new bike because my Bullet 350 is giving too much trouble. My budget is โน1.5-2 lakh. I want a bike mainly for city use (Gurgaon). My primary criteria are comfort, mileage, and safety/stability. Please suggest suitable options.
If you want to stay within the Royal Enfield fold, you can look at the Hunter 350, which will feel much more manageable and comfortable than your older Bullet. But if you want to get a new version of your bike, the base Battalion Black and Military variants of the Bullet 350 will fit in your budget.
The latest Bullet is a refined, comfortable and reliable machine which should return decent fuel economy, when ridden sensibly. Do bear in mind that with the Hunter, you will get dual-channel ABS. But the Bullet's base models only come with single-channel ABS and a rear drum brake.
Alternatively, other options from reputed brands worth considering are the TVS Ronin, Apache RTR 200 4V, Honda CB300F, and Bajaj Pulsar N250. These smaller bikes will offer similar performance to the RE 350s - if not more - while being more fuel efficient too.
Take a test ride of these machines before you make a decision.
I have shortlisted four bikes - Honda Hโness 350, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. My riding will be on both city roads and highways, and I also plan to go on long highway rides. I need your help to decide which bike I should prefer for comfort and long-distance travel.
Of the four bikes in your shortlist, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will offer you the most performance as well as the highest levels of long-distance capability and comfort. However, inside the city, it will feel large and a little top-heavy at crawling speeds, and its fuel economy, too, will be lower than the rest owing to its larger motor. The Himalayan 450 is also quite a bit more expensive than the other bikes you are looking at.
The Honda CB350 H'ness and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 are comparable neo-retro roadsters. It will be great inside the city, and as long as you are a sedate rider, it should be reasonably comfortable and capable on the highway too.
You will have to take a call based on how much time you're going to spend in the city vs out on the highway, and whether your budget permits you to stretch for the Himalayan.
If you're okay with handling a big bike in the city, then the Himalayan 450 does make for a fantastic all-rounder.
We'd recommend a test ride of these three, nonetheless, so you can decide which one suits you best.
My preferences are reliability, performance, and softer suspension. I am 5โฒ7โณ tall and upgrading from a Hornet 160R to a more fun bike under โน3 lakh. My commute is 95 % Mumbai traffic, so I need a reliable performer with excellent suspension to handle bad roads. I want a bike that cruises effortlessly and offers significantly better comfort than my current ride.
Within your budget, you should look at bikes like the TVS Ronin, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, Honda CB350 and Triumph Speed 400. Of these four, the Speed 400 will be the fastest, but it also offers a good level of comfort and usability for daily use. Its tractable engine, short gearing and light clutch will make it a good city companion.
The other three bikes are more relaxed in their nature but will still offer a tangible step up from your old Hornet 160, especially in the comfort they offer you.
Take a test ride of these bikes to see which one suits your riding style best before making a decision.
I live in Pune and have a daily commute of around 60 km (50% highway). I currently commute by car, but now want to buy a motorcycle for the same commute, not to save on fuel but to fulfil a long-time desire to own a good bike. I also go on weekend drives occasionally and plan to go on rides once I buy the motorcycle. My budget is Rs 5 to 6 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.
Dear team, I previously owned an Apache 200. My daily city commute is around 10-15 km. I want to buy a new bike with good comfort for both rider and pillion. I havenโt done touring before, but I am planning to start if everything goes well. I donโt want to go beyond 350 cc. Please suggest a bike with good comfort, mileage, and riding posture so that long rides can be fun.
In the 350cc space, bikes like the Royal Enfield Hunter / Classic / Bullet 350 and Honda CB350 trio make for good options considering your mixed usage. All of them have upright ergonomics, comfortable suspension setups and decent fuel economy.
If you are open to waiting for a few months, Bajaj will be releasing 350cc versions of all the Triumph 400cc bikes. These will offer you noticeably more performance than the aforementioned air-cooled 350s while being priced similarly.
I am looking to buy a Honda 350cc motorcycle, but am confused between the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and the Triumph Speed T4. I am 6 feet tall and will mostly be using the bike in the city. Please guide me.
Hi, I commute daily from Vashi to Dadar, covering around 50 km to and fro. Riding an aggressive bike like the R15 makes the commute stressful and causes severe body pain. I am planning to buy a new bike in the 400cc segment to make daily travel easier. I may also use it for short weekend tours. My budget is Rs 3 lakh, and my height is 5 feet 9 inches. I am confused between the Triumph Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X. Which would suit my needs better? If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.
Last Updated on: 14 Jan 2026