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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.
I am currently riding an Activa and want to move to a geared motorcycle. I already drive a manual car, so I am familiar with clutch and gear concepts. Please suggest a good option. I was looking at the Honda H’ness or the Hunter 350.
Both bikes you have considered are good for a beginner rider. The Honda CB350 H'ness will feel like a more spacious and larger machine than the Hunter, which will be a good thing if you are a larger rider.
On the flip side, with its smaller size and 17-inch wheels, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will feel more agile and flickable in city traffic. Do bear in mind that coming from an Activa, both these bikes will feel quite heavy, weighing 181kg.
Something that will be similar to a ride but substantially lighter will be the TVS Ronin, which weighs 160kg. We recommend you take a look at the Ronin instead of the two 350s. Even though you are familiar with how to operate a clutch and change gears in a car, on a motorcycle, it is a different ballgame.
Do take a test ride of the machines you shortlist before you decide.
I’m planning to buy a new bike and am confused between the BMW F 450 GS and the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. I will be riding up to 60 km every day in the city. Please suggest the best option for me that saves on fuel, servicing, maintenance, and purchase cost. Thanks!
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a proven commodity in our market, and it is a fairly capable city machine, so long as you get used to its weight. Since it uses a big 648cc, twin-cylinder engine, its fuel economy isn't its strongest suit, although that's par for the course for an engine of this size. The Interceptor is the most affordable RE 650 model, and since it is a simple machine, servicing and maintaining it shouldn't be too expensive.
Since the BMW F 450 GS is yet to launch and we also haven't ridden it, we can't comment on what the bike will be like to ride or to live with. We recommend you wait until media and owners' reviews are out before making a decision.
Do bear in mind that BMW's dealer and service network is far smaller than Royal Enfield's expansive dealer network across the country.
I have to ride from Ghaziabad to South Delhi every day, which is about 80 km, and a large portion of it is in traffic. I might also take solo trips on long weekends. I used to love the Gixxer 250, but due to pillion comfort concerns, I’ve shifted my preference toward cruiser or neo-retro bikes. I like the Hunter 350 and the CB350, and I also love the look of the GT650 but don’t have the money to buy it. My current decision is leaning toward the Hunter, but I’m afraid of making the wrong choice, especially given its touring and high-speed performance limitations. Please suggest which bike would be most suitable.
Both bikes that you have shortlisted will be excellent companions for your long daily run. Both the Honda CB350 and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 have smooth, torquey engines, upright seating ergonomics and a plush suspension setup. If you are a taller person, you may feel a little more comfortable on the CB350 because it is a larger machine than the Hunter, although the RE isn't exactly cramped.
In a similar price range, you should also take a look at the Hero Xpulse 210. With its long-travel suspension, peppy engine and commanding ergonomics, this could possibly be the most comfortable bike to tackle long distances every day. Its seat height - at 830mm - is on the taller side, but if that's not a dealbreaker, we'd strongly recommend taking a look at it.
A test ride of these three will help you decide which is the best option for you.
Hello Autocar, Pranav here. I need advice on buying my first bike, new or second-hand, around the 350cc segment. I have never owned a bike but have ridden models like the Classic 350, FZ, Avenger, Apache 160, XBlade, and Pulsar 150. My usage will be mostly in the city, with some touring as a beginner. Pillion comfort is not a priority, but will be required occasionally. I have compared the Yezdi Roadster, Jawa 42 FJ, Honda CB350 H’ness, Meteor 350, and similar. Please suggest the best option for me. I am 28 years old and 5 feet 8 inches tall.
I am 21 years old and 6 feet tall. I am looking to buy a bike under ₹3 lakh. I have considered the Classic 350 and Meteor 350. Could you please give me more suggestions based on my height?
Between the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Meteor 350, the former would be our recommendation. The Meteor's feet forward position will transmit more jolts to your back over bad patches of road. Therefore, it won't be comfortable over long stints in the saddle. The Classic's upright and neutral rider's triangle will be easier to live with on a day-to-day basis.
You should also take a good look at the Honda CB350 models because they have a similar riding experience to the RE 350s. But are much lighter and come with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. They also have a slip/assist clutch, resulting in little effort when operating the clutch.
Since you are a taller person, looking at an ADV like the Hero Xpulse 210 and TVS Apache RTX 300 is also a good idea. Of the two, the RTX is the better all-rounder, but the Xpulse is lighter.
Take a test ride of these bikes so you can decide which is a better fit for you.
I am 6′ 0″ tall and looking for a bike for city use. My budget is ₹3 lakh, and I’m considering options like the Classic 350, Meteor 350, CB350 RS, and Harley-Davidson X440. I’m really confused - can you help?
For city use, we'd recommend picking between the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB350RS. Both seat the rider comfortably, although the CB350RS has a slightly sportier seating position. But also have a comfortable suspension, which is what you'll value in the city. If ridden sensibly, the two 350s will also return decent fuel economy. Do bear in mind that the Classic 350 is likely to be updated with a slip/assist clutch soon. if you are looking to buy this bike, we'd advise you to defer your purchase by a few months.
Since you're already looking at the Classic, its sibling, the Hunter 350, also makes for a great city bike. Despite its relatively smaller size, larger riders will fit just fine on the Hunter, and this is the most city-friendly machine of all the bikes you are looking at.
The Harley-Davidson X440 is also a good option inside the city with its torquey engine, neutral ergonomics and decent suspension. But its fuel economy will be lower than the other bikes, and its top model falls outside your budget.
Take a test ride of these bikes to decide which is the best option for you.
I am 63 years old and overweight. I love riding solo. I have a Honda H’ness CB 350, purchased in August 2023. I love this bike and have ridden extensively in Sikkim. One of my longest solo rides was from Mangan (North Sikkim) to Kharar, Punjab, via Delhi, covering about 2,000 km. I now want to upgrade to a more powerful bike, though at times the Honda H’ness feels adequate. This upgrade is for some of my future planned rides. My priorities are: 1. Medium weight 2. Sufficient power on demand for overtaking (the Honda H’ness lacks here) 3. Easy customisation for solo touring and availability of touring accessories (a drawback of the Honda H’ness) 4. Larger petrol tank (the 15-litre tank on the Honda H’ness is a big plus) 5. Good RSA (Roadside Assistance) network and a strong service network (Honda’s RSA has been good, but BigWing service centres are sparse).Request suggestions based on the above.
I’m 6 ft tall, and my wife is 5'2". I’m looking for a bike primarily for daily commutes of up to 20 km, along with occasional weekend rides of around 200 km. My budget is around ₹3 lakhs. My top priorities are riding comfort (for both rider and pillion) and engine reliability. I would prefer a modern-looking bike rather than retro-styled options like the RE Classic 350 or Honda CB350. Could you please suggest some suitable options that fit these requirements?
I am 5 feet 7 inches tall, weigh 60 kg, and currently ride a Hunter 350. While I love its looks, I find it too heavy for Bangalore traffic and miss the light and agile feel of the RX 135. Your recent review of the Yamaha XSR155 has caught my attention as a potential replacement. Will the 810mm seat height and stiff suspension be manageable in stop-and-go traffic? Does the XSR155 offer the kind of flickable experience that modern 350cc bikes lack, or should I stick with the Hunter for its lower centre of gravity?
Last Updated on: 14 Jan 2026