I'm honestly so frustrated. Street dogs keep coming back and chewing the seat of my Honda Activa, and this has happened multiple times now.

I already use a scooty cover, but they still manage to get to the seat and tear it apart. I've had to deal with this repeatedly, and I'm at my wit's end. There are no provisions to park inside a gate.

Has anyone else faced this problem? Please help me figure out how to stop this from happening again. I'm tired of getting the seat repaired over and over. 😭

AMA

Bro is milking ather

This bike maybe bad but its perfectly good at it!

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Been riding it around 6k kms now on the odo, so I figured out instead of writing the full ownership review I think its better to answer than share details which nobody asked.

Happy to share anything about the bike.

It's not even a bike at this point.

The phone automatically boots and launches google maps once the key is inserted.

When the bike is parked, no one can unlock the phone no matter how many times they press the power button.

I have downloaded offline maps for maharashtra in google maps so i dont even need internet to use the maps. Just start the bike, and you are good to go.

The only thing needed is a charging port on the bike because that’s how the phone detects that the key is inserted.

Once the key is removed, the phone goes into deep sleep and barely consumes any power. So the phone wont shut down even if the bike is parked for weeks.

Even if it shuts down, it will boot automatically when the key is inserted and launch google maps.

I have also added a feature of notification mirroring from the primary phone. So i can know who is calling or messaging while im riding without checking my primary phone.

If this post gets 1000 upvotes, i will post a full guide on how exactly i did that

Mine is RC 390 2nd gen.

Found this inside a bike with starting issues.

Here are some pictures from last year when me and my friend-both 20, rode from Kochi to Hampi via Mysore and back home through Bangalore on our Classic 350s in 5 days. We covered almost 1800kms through 3 states with a strict budget of just ₹8000 per-person and yes it included the fuel cost, accommodation expenses, food etc.

It was both our first time exploring the state of Karnataka and the most fun we’ve had in our lives, In those 5 days:

-We came face to face with a huge Indian Gaur🦬(Bro was low-key chill)

-Rode through a dense forest inhabited with wild animals at night and got questioned by forest officials for it. (We didn’t think much until the roads started getting narrower, thankfully we didn’t run into any tigers🥶)

-Slept in a ₹400 Hotel room.😃(Thinking about it..it was more-of a lodge even-though the website said otherwise, the bed was held up on what looked like scrap wood but having walls on all sides and lock on the door was our priority even though it meant sleeping in our sleeping bags on the bed, not complaining though 😅)

-Saw a natural phenomenon called ‘the dust devil’🌪️.(Says ChatGPT…I genuinely thought it was a fkn tornado)

-Had delicious food from a dhaba for the first time. (no we don’t have those at home)

-Rode through stunning yet deserted roads with no vehicles in sight for a long time, occasionally hitting 120kmph, and then eventually got annoyed by the after-market exhaust. (I didn’t know the day would ever come)

- Got spooked by a guy with a massive blade on his hips at night💀(it was crazy)

-Visited the stone charriot, which is featured on the ₹50 note

-Tried to outrun the rain(Ended up soaked anyway)

-Got trapped in the infamous Bangalore traffic, it was so bad that I decided never to visit Bangalore again with own bikes or cars 🙂(The city was beautiful🖤)

Our only regret from the entire ride is that we didn’t choose the road that goes through Bellary on our return that apparently goes through Andhra Pradesh :((we didn’t know that)

So I ride a Triumph Speed 400 and, for the last year, I’ve been using one of those ₹500 “sasti masti” phone holders with my cheap Android phone.
Recently I switched to an iPhone, and now I’m honestly too scared to mount a ₹70k+ phone on that holder. Between the vibrations, camera OIS issues, and the thought of it flying off, I’d rather not risk it.
I’ve always loved the Beeline Moto II. It does exactly what I want—a minimal navigation display instead of mounting my entire phone. But at ~₹25k, I just can’t justify the price.
So I started building my own alternative. It’s still a work in progress, but the idea is:
Minimal turn-by-turn navigation
Rugged and weather-resistant
Easy handlebar mount
Much more affordable than a Beeline
One feature I’m also exploring is OBD integration. For bikes that support it, the device could display live data like RPM, coolant temperature, battery voltage, gear position (where available), fault codes, etc. For example, on the Speed 400, I’d much rather have a clear digital RPM display than rely on the tiny tachometer.
Before I sink a lot more time into this, I wanted to ask the community:
Is this something you’d actually buy if it was well-built? What would be a fair price? And what features would make it an instant buy for you?

I recently took test drive of pulsar ns 400z( 350cc) and it was amazing. It looked very impressive, especially from front. I don’t like headlight designs of other pulsar similar bikes, but ns 400 headlights just look so clean.

I first time drove a 40bhp bike, it was crazy quick. And scary fast, like borderline insane( for me). I realised i have to get used to this much power and take time with this bike if I decided to purchase it. I currently drives hero glamour 125 (2014 model).

Well my daily commute is mainly of city and i do think ns 400z power is too much for city commute, also its mileage is also very low. But i do like how it looks and provides excellent package for its value. I was also thinking of n250 and newly launched n250 ss, but i don’t like their headlight setup.

So, NS 400Z owners can you please share your experience of owning this beautiful beast, how’s your after sale experience, wear and tear of bike( if any), build quality of bike, does it age well. And lastly would you recommend it. My fellow bike enthusiasts can also help me decide whether i should consider it or not.

This is my CT100 kick start model registered in 2020, and manufactured in 2019. People used to brag a lot about the mileage so I purchased it. But I constantly get around 50 to 55 kmph from day 1.

And for last few months, mechanic is also saying that less engine oil is getting drained during oil change and is recommending some engine tweaks.

I use Motul 3000 20w40 engine oil and xP100 petrol for 2-3 months.

Biggest issue is mileage. I am facing some severe personal problems, and for which I have to drive Rapido for a while, but I can't do on this bike. Fuel finishes very quickly. I have purchased mileage calculator bottle. I will be testing it very soon with xP100 petrol and with regular petrol.

I am about to purchase Hero Vida VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh electric using my friends credit card, and I super nervous whether that is a good decision or not.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

rented scooters for 4 years. only ever rode my dad's bike before that. now i'm about to sign a loan for a 250cc and i keep changing my mind every 3 days.

was set on the xtreme 250r. now the duke 250 is in my head. planning a long ride home to MP once i get it, which might be stupid as a first trip.

what did your first long ride teach you that you wish you knew before

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Really excited for this purchase man, it’s gonna be my first own bike.

A bit of context on how I got here: I’m a 3rd year uni student in my final year. For the past 2 years, I’ve been constantly trying to convince my parents to let me bring my Jupiter to my PG (got 8 years of daily scooter experience running errands before college and 2 years of occasional educative rides on my friend's SZR). But they never agreed due to safety worries and needing the scooter back home.

Then out of nowhere during my first year, my dad started asking me about bikes. He used to be a proper bike guy back in the day—owned an RD350 and has always been crazy about retros. They’d been quietly hinting at getting me something for 2 years, but we just couldn't find the "right" fit. Since I'm still dependent on them, I was quietly pushing for an XSR... until right after my birthday, when my dad being him just went ahead and booked the Bonneville T40 Black for me.

Before finalizing, I test rode pretty much every major contender in this segment:

KTM 390 series / ADV 390: Way too aggressive for my riding style, and the ADV just didn't feel right ergonomics-wise.

 Yamaha XSR155: Super smooth and nimble, but lacked pillion comfort and felt a bit too exposed. Still a solid machine and easily made my top 3.

 Honda CB350: Easily the smoothest of the lot. The clutch pull was absurdly light, but I really missed having a tachometer on the console, and considering the extreme lack of Bigwing showrooms in my area...nahh.

 Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X: Felt plenty powerful, but I really didn’t like the buzz and vibrations creeping in above 6k RPM.

 Speed T4: Honestly loved this one. Ticked all the boxes—felt refined, very comfortable, vibrations were way better managed than the Speed 400, and the low-end torque delivery was super sweet in the city. Even tho it lacks electronics and such but then-

Which eventually led us to the Bonneville T40 Black. It just brings that classic retro silhouette together with a relaxed, punchy low-end tune that hit the sweet spot for both me and my dad, also having everything that Speed T4 doesn't have.

Gear & Ownership plan:

I want to be completely responsible with this. I'm putting all my internship savings straight into gear first—getting solid full gauntlets and an ECE 22.06 lid (dad's chipping in on the helmet). My brother is helping me finance the bike, and I’m setting up a 3-year plan so I can take over the EMIs myself the moment college ends. There's a lot of love and care waiting for me back home, so ATGATT is non-negotiable(tho i can only afford a helmet and gauntlets rn).

I bought this today. Thank you for all the suggestions I got here. Kindly tell how is this and what should I do ahead....any modifications

Thank you!!

I'm from Ahmedabad and looking to buy an all-rounder bike within a 2 lakh on-road budget.

My requirements:

- Height: 5'8"

- Usage: Daily city commuting + occasional touring (150-250 km, around twice a month). (I have pickup and drop facility in company I work, so daily city use is not actually daily, hope you understand)

- Good suspension and comfortable ride on typical Indian roads.

- Mileage: 40+ km/l on highways at around 80-90 km/h, fine with around 32-35 km/l in the city.

- Reliable engine, low maintenance, and comfortable riding posture are deal breaker.

- 10+ years ownership

- Occasionally carry a pillion (my mother should be able to sit within city).

- Not an aggressive rider, so performance isn't a priority. Electronics features are a bonus, not a necessity(not a deal breaker).

I've shortlisted the TVS Ronin and thinking to stretch my budget to Suzuki Vstrom (if it's worth extra money).

Which would be the better all-rounder in terms of reliability, comfort, mileage, and overall value for money? Would love to hear real-world experiences from owners!

Which color is best in new duke 200 model?

These bikes are so GOATED they are more fun to ride than some 250 300 bikes cough cough (Duke 250 Xtreme 250 Rtr 310)

Hello Guys,

I am planning to purchase the Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX. I want to get the new Grey Colour. Just spoke to a dealer and apparently I am getting the first one in Bengaluru. However, the On Road price is Rs 273000. He is willing to offer a max discount of Rs 5000. He said that they haven't really started shipping the new colour and this is the maximum discount he can offer.

I would love to get this machine as it's my first bike and I really like this colour. Please let me know if it is worth buying this machine at this price. The Apache RTX is not available for the next 6 months and I am not willing to put up with the issues it has. Please let me know if there are any other options

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Hey guys! Just got a yellow Triumph Tracker 400 💛 Looking for a helmet and gloves that look cool and suit its styling.

Helmet budget: ₹5–8k Glove budget: ₹2–2.5k

Priorities are safety, comfort and looks. Any recommendations?