Upgrading from a 15-yr-old commuter. Is the CB350RS the best pick under ₹2.5L on-road?
Hey everyone,
I'm finally retiring my dad's 15-year-old Passion Pro and looking for a new daily driver. I have a strict on-road budget of ₹2 to 2.5 Lakh — I really don't want to stretch beyond 2.5L for a bike I'll be using in the city every day.
My Use Case:
Primary: Daily city commutes in traffic.
Secondary: Occasional long rides (maybe 1-2 times a month).
Bikes I've considered:
Honda CB350RS: Currently at the top of my list. Looks great and seems reliable, but is it too tall-geared for the city?
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250: Considered it, but honestly, it feels a bit outdated now in 2026.
KTM 250 Adventure: I love the ADV style, but it pushes well past my 2.5L limit on-road
TVS RTX 300 : I have heard it's reliability and service experience, pretty bad in North india , I can get the bike tho as my uncle is regional head in tvs but I will lose csd(army) discount
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Should I just go for the CB350RS? Are there any other options in the ₹2-2.5L range that I'm missing? Would love to hear your thoughts!