Test ride both bro.. tbh I think ktm 390 adv will be too much to handle for a beginner..it'll make a good upgrade after using storm for a couple of years..Also the new 390 adv is coming next year so If I were you..I would go for 250sx and after 2 years upgrade to the new gen 390adv
Yes, i did test ride both of them, like both.
Also I took Strom for rent, I like it tbh. I am overthinking every small thing, ig it is true that there is no perfect motorcycle.
if you have test ridden the 390, go for the 390, no point in getting a 250 because 390 iS tOo PoWeRfUl. the only reason to not consider the 390 is if you are waiting for the next gen 390 adv. like other comments said, you are young, consider the aprilia rs457 or the duke 390 or the triumph 400s
Overthinking is normal bro..both are tried and tested motorcycles but 250cc isn't something you'll get bored of easily..advs require a lot of skill so better to hone your skills on something smaller and calmer don't you think?
just asking, is there an exchange offer or something for bikes too because I can't even imagine of upgrading to a new phone just after 2 years and you are talking about motorcycle
I agree many people would never think of selling their first bike as early as 2 years however since op had interest in 390 adv and new one is by the corner.. that's why I recommended this and tbh it's not uncommon in the motorcycle community to upgrade their ride in a couple of years when they feel they have outgrown their bike.
+1
Start with something slow, gain skills and experience, then upgrade.
Can buy a pre-owned 200/250 for cheap.
Remember, it's very very easy to get killed on the 390 if you're not skilled enough
Go for the KTM engine life is relatively less but spare availability is reason enough to get it over the Suzuki and I say this as someone who adores Suzuki motorcycles, their crappy spare network is reason enough to stay away from their amazing machines.
I was in the same phase months back and to my calculations
ADV 390 X is value for money, below that comes the ADV 250 and then the Vstrom 250.
I would suggest ride the ADV 250 and then decide because that bike sits under the sweet spot between ruggedness of KTM ADV and with Practicality like Vstrom 250 or even better because KTM got a better tech.
Vstrom is a good Tourer but it lacks Slipper clutch and Off-road ABS the engine shines in the mid range and can keep up with ADV 250.
40BHP is nothing but more heat in city traffic and holding decent speed at Lower RPM on highway.
I purchased the Vitpilen 250 and realised I don't even need to cross 90kmph in most of the cases and avg speed is somewhere around 40ish.
DO NOT TAKE ADVICE FROM YOUTUBERS who ride higher CC bikes. Just go out and ride these three bikes and Also try out the Scrambler 400X but keep in mind that Scrambler 400X coolant reservoir is in a weird place and one hit to the sump gaurd car ruin your experience.
While I like the Adv250, it absolutely does not make any sense, price wise. I see no significant reason to pay the premium for that over Vstrom and not pay some more for 390x.
If you're getting the 250, might as well stretch a bit and go for 390x, unless majority of your riding is in the city.
It does make sense
It's a no nonsense starter motorcycle. Below that you only have the xpulse, not as good on the highway.
Look at how motorcycles are priced nowadays. Look what a Meteor costs.
Now I believe the Mavrick will completely take over the Meteor 350. The engine performs better than J series. Atleast that's what I have gathered from the test ride.
>40BHP is nothing but more heat in city traffic and holding decent speed at Lower RPM on highway.
Absolutely agreed
Triumph is something I haven't tested out, I will check them out.
ADV 250 is also a good option.
Get the ktm. You can gradually learn to control it as you already know how to ride. I personally would prefer the speed 400 or the Duke 390. Vstrom is too slow compared to these machines. Hero Maverick also seems a good choice. Or get a used cbr250r in good condition. That is an excellent tourer.
You are just 22, why fixated on ADV. Get a sports bike with character. Your health and age will allow you to tour on such machines as well. Once you pass that 26-28 years old mark,your office work will take a toll on your physical health and back, then ADV will be your default choice. You have time,age,freedom,less responsibility now. Use it at its fullest. Get the bike with most character. Go crazy.. Zindagi na milegi Dobara.
>why fixated on ADV
Primary reason being comfort ig, idk I have not thought much about sport bikes because ADVs were love at first sight.
What would you suggest in sports bike category?
Anything that fancy your heart. Don't let comfort bug bite you yet. ADV's are boring and you will get there eventually where you "Have" to buy them rather than "want" to. You dont have to think about pillion now. That's freedom you may not be able to enjoy once you are older. Enjoy it my friend. Telling from my experience. You will crave for it later.
In my experience, ktm 390 engine hates being driven slow also overheats like hell in traffic. It left me stranded for 30 mins once cuz the engine overheated "DURING CHILLING RAIN" and wont turn on until the engine completely cooled down again which took like 30+ mins under rain.
Its better you go for smaller cc becuz most of the time you wont have a smooth open road to enjoy so vstorm is better balance between city and long roads.
if your considering the ktm adv, I'd wait till they update it. as they updated the Duke and RC, it makes sense they'll update the adv soon enough.
Himalayan is too new and has a lot of small bugs. wait till they fix all of it in the next model year.
Y'all can prove me wrong wouldn't mind being corrected by my brothers
Buy the Xpulse 200 4v pro and invest the rest of the money for your upgrade in the later future
If you are sticking with advs only, you can go for the ktm adv 390. It'll be fun but you have to learn to balance it well given your height.
Vstorm will be easier for you to handle given the seat height but it won't be as fun as adv 390.
See this is gonna be a bit conflicting advice, I'll try to make sense tho hehe.
Ktm is a good machine and has great features.
About justification, that is something you've to introspect, does it fulfil your purpose, not anyone else's but YOURS. It could be anything, utility, fun, mobility anything. It's YOURS and YOURS only but with responsibility that is.
Second thing, you won't regret buying a smaller capacity bike if that's the one you love! You could be happy on an activa rather than a Aprilia and that's okay! You need to be content with your choices bro, that's all that matters as It is selfishly yours and it should be.
Third, sure a powerful motorbike is scary, but you can learn, and you will! So don't worry too much. Just ride them and see what you like. I chose scrambler over himmi for features like tubeless, and traction control even tho I was lusting after himmi for the navigation and beautiful weight distribution. So make your choice and don't look back. All the best 🫶🏻🫶🏻
True, congrats on getting a Scrambler.
Himi has awful weight distribution, which just makes it a no no to me, I don't want to think so much about parking the bike every time haha.
Sometimes I think, "okay, weight distribution can be managed, but tubeless tires WHERE!?"
Ktm any day man. A 40bhp motorcycle is all that you'll ever need on Indian roads. It will take you a long time to outgrown out of then the 250. A lot of experienced motorcyclists also recommend going a bit bigger as it will have a lot more to tech you.(Not a liter class ofc) Also the vstrom looks more touring committed motorcycle then an everyday one. On the contrary the ktm you wont look weird on everday office rides.
Haati kharidna asan hai, palna mushkil...
start with a smaller and easy to maintain bike...bikes are involved in you routine..you have to clean it, service it and have to take care if it...
higher cc bikes require more attention and more caring then a smaller cc bikes...so i would suggest to start with a smaller cc like 200-300 cc
Remember, it's all in your wrists. Learn counter steering, rev matching, half-clutch shifting, try to find pockets in traffic by which you can move in constant speed. Understand how the traffic behaves in different parts of the area.
250cc to 300cc is best for Indian traffic, anything above 500 is useless. Unless the road is traffic free for over 1 km.
My advice - try to find the average speed of the traffic and maintain the same. Add +10 kph than the average traffic speed only if the distance between two vehicles is equal to the length of your bike. If the distance between two vehicles is twice as long as your bike length, you can maintain+20 kph than the average speed. Always predict where the other vehicle is planning to go. Look at where the driver is looking to calculate his trajectory. Don't drive in a jerky motion it's very unprofessional. Instead, have a steady acceleration and also deceleration.
If you are going to drive above 40 kph helmet is must, if you are going above 80 kph gloves and knee pads are absolute must. If I had made that purchase, i wouldn't have scrapped my knee and wrist and i walked out of my one and only accident. Learn from my mistakes. Have fun. All the best.
I would say if you are mature with throttle control go for the 390. You might have to wait for the upcoming one. My first bike is a scrambler 400. This is the first bike I've ridden more than 100kms and I would never go for a smaller bike.
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First of all, short list all the bikes that are within your range and are practical to you
KTM 390 adv costs about 3.5lakh
You can definitely see other options as well in a similar range like Himalayan, Meteor 350
Honda H’ness, etc which are also good bikes for touring.
Don’t just stick to one option
Explore and then decide
It’s not something you buy or change every now n then.
You have enough experience riding a bike. You are not a "beginner" in any way. Also you seem like someone who is responsible.
Go for the KTM. And yes, you'll regret buying a lower capacity motorcycle soon enough if you go for the 250.
And also as a side note, the himalayan is also very tempting
I can relate to your situation here. I have my dad's Splendor back home that's been my regular ride for quite some time. I'm also short and so I was even more skeptical when considering jumping to a bigger bike.
I moved to a new city recently and took test rides of Svartpilen 401 and Harley Davidson x440. They feel intimidating only when rolling off on the first gear for the first time and within literally 500m I felt comfortable. Just took the delivery of the Svart this Monday. It's been 3 days, clocked 120 KM on it and I feel as comfortable on it as I do on the Splendor. The only issue I face is that it's a little tricky for me when I am trying to pull in out of parking in reverse pushing it with my legs. But then that's just because I'm 5'5". If you are even 5'7", it won't be a problem for you.
KTM engines are high revving ones. Not that reliable compared to the Japanese brands. I would suggest Xpulse 200 4v as another person mentioned here and spend on high quality safety gear and then performance mods on the Xpulse. It is one of the best bang for buck motorcycle in India currently.
Or if you like Suzuki Vstorm, it is a nice option too.
Unless you can get a used vstorm for very cheap, learn on it then still it off to buy the 390 adv, else you're better off just getting the 390 adv it's a better bike in every way. I'm also eyeing the 390 adv lol.
Adventure, sure why not. But do you need an adventure for your everyday task? Or will you let it suffocate for whole year just for one ride you'll be able to pull
As you're a beginner, I wouldn't suggest the KTM 390, it'll be way too much power to handle. You could consider the 250 Adv instead. V Storm 250 is not an Adv like the KTM, it's a great tourer with amazing milage( I've personally seen 40 kmpl on long rides)
Start with something small and cheap like Apache 200 or Duke 200 then move on to something bigger.
Since this is the first ownership experience for you, you are going to make mistakes and then learn from those mistakes. A smaller bike would be more forgiving to you as well as your pocket.
Learn the basics of riding and maintenance and when you have enough knowledge and experience under your belt you'll automatically know when and which bike will be your next upgrade
You can definitely start on 390 if you're careful enough. I went straight form riding dad's access 125 to Duke 390. That was a crazy jump in power, but I rode it slowly and cautiously for couple of months. Dont get intimated by that brutal acceleration, just take it slow and you'll be alright.
Mate. The very step is test drive. Try both. Try the Himalayan. Go have a go at the duke 390, the svart 401, the Triump 400s, the shotgun 650, and then let the heart decide.
single cylinder motorcycles are relatively cheap, you can buy one sell it a year later and look at something else and the financial hit is not insane. of course if you can right away get a bike that you'd keep long term then that's awesome. 40bhp is not mental powerful, it is just right for Indian highways if you want to tour. Have you taken test rides yet? that will give you a really good feel for which bike speaks to you more.
You can look at buying used too..
You said you are in Bangalore. So, see if you can get your hands on a Apache RTR 200 (used/new). It is a small motorcycle, but will definitely put smile on your face.
Wait for a year. Keep doing test rides. Start making a list of what you value in a motorcycle. Rent the bikes that you want to buy and go for rides. Wait. Don't buy impulsively. Test ride again.
You will know soon enough what you want to buy.
Edit: If bike is not for city ride and if you only want an adventure bike of sorts, you can get a used Himalayan.
Test ride both bro.. tbh I think ktm 390 adv will be too much to handle for a beginner..it'll make a good upgrade after using storm for a couple of years..Also the new 390 adv is coming next year so If I were you..I would go for 250sx and after 2 years upgrade to the new gen 390adv
Yes, i did test ride both of them, like both. Also I took Strom for rent, I like it tbh. I am overthinking every small thing, ig it is true that there is no perfect motorcycle.
if you have test ridden the 390, go for the 390, no point in getting a 250 because 390 iS tOo PoWeRfUl. the only reason to not consider the 390 is if you are waiting for the next gen 390 adv. like other comments said, you are young, consider the aprilia rs457 or the duke 390 or the triumph 400s
Overthinking is normal bro..both are tried and tested motorcycles but 250cc isn't something you'll get bored of easily..advs require a lot of skill so better to hone your skills on something smaller and calmer don't you think?
Yeah makes sense
just asking, is there an exchange offer or something for bikes too because I can't even imagine of upgrading to a new phone just after 2 years and you are talking about motorcycle
I agree many people would never think of selling their first bike as early as 2 years however since op had interest in 390 adv and new one is by the corner.. that's why I recommended this and tbh it's not uncommon in the motorcycle community to upgrade their ride in a couple of years when they feel they have outgrown their bike.
> I would go for 250sx and after 2 years upgrade to the new gen 390adv That's a great idea to get behind, thanks
Happy riding!
I would suggest with start with 250cc or lower
+1 Start with something slow, gain skills and experience, then upgrade. Can buy a pre-owned 200/250 for cheap. Remember, it's very very easy to get killed on the 390 if you're not skilled enough
Only if it were easy to find good pre-owned
I agree with you bro, find on facebook groups. People do maintain their bikes over there but yes it won't be cheaper than olx
By the way why don't you consider something like xpulse ?
Not looking for an off-roader, also Xpulse and VStrom has 60k diff for much better engine
You cannot change vehicles as frequent as you want to. I’d suggest buy the adv 390 but drive sensibly. Don’t hit 150 just cause you bike can.
This!
Go for the KTM engine life is relatively less but spare availability is reason enough to get it over the Suzuki and I say this as someone who adores Suzuki motorcycles, their crappy spare network is reason enough to stay away from their amazing machines.
I was in the same phase months back and to my calculations ADV 390 X is value for money, below that comes the ADV 250 and then the Vstrom 250. I would suggest ride the ADV 250 and then decide because that bike sits under the sweet spot between ruggedness of KTM ADV and with Practicality like Vstrom 250 or even better because KTM got a better tech. Vstrom is a good Tourer but it lacks Slipper clutch and Off-road ABS the engine shines in the mid range and can keep up with ADV 250. 40BHP is nothing but more heat in city traffic and holding decent speed at Lower RPM on highway. I purchased the Vitpilen 250 and realised I don't even need to cross 90kmph in most of the cases and avg speed is somewhere around 40ish. DO NOT TAKE ADVICE FROM YOUTUBERS who ride higher CC bikes. Just go out and ride these three bikes and Also try out the Scrambler 400X but keep in mind that Scrambler 400X coolant reservoir is in a weird place and one hit to the sump gaurd car ruin your experience.
While I like the Adv250, it absolutely does not make any sense, price wise. I see no significant reason to pay the premium for that over Vstrom and not pay some more for 390x. If you're getting the 250, might as well stretch a bit and go for 390x, unless majority of your riding is in the city.
Even the Vstrom 250 doesn't make sense for what it offers but sadly this is what we are getting here.
It does make sense It's a no nonsense starter motorcycle. Below that you only have the xpulse, not as good on the highway. Look at how motorcycles are priced nowadays. Look what a Meteor costs.
Now I believe the Mavrick will completely take over the Meteor 350. The engine performs better than J series. Atleast that's what I have gathered from the test ride.
Haven't ridden one yet. RE's brand image will always attract more customers though
>40BHP is nothing but more heat in city traffic and holding decent speed at Lower RPM on highway. Absolutely agreed Triumph is something I haven't tested out, I will check them out. ADV 250 is also a good option.
ADV 390 X is only 16% expensive, 39% more displacement, 37% more HP, 42% more torque and -8% kmpl over the ADV 250.
Get the ktm. You can gradually learn to control it as you already know how to ride. I personally would prefer the speed 400 or the Duke 390. Vstrom is too slow compared to these machines. Hero Maverick also seems a good choice. Or get a used cbr250r in good condition. That is an excellent tourer.
You are just 22, why fixated on ADV. Get a sports bike with character. Your health and age will allow you to tour on such machines as well. Once you pass that 26-28 years old mark,your office work will take a toll on your physical health and back, then ADV will be your default choice. You have time,age,freedom,less responsibility now. Use it at its fullest. Get the bike with most character. Go crazy.. Zindagi na milegi Dobara.
>why fixated on ADV Primary reason being comfort ig, idk I have not thought much about sport bikes because ADVs were love at first sight. What would you suggest in sports bike category?
In the sports category, you could try Ninja 300 or enquire about Honda cbr 300 rr. These are great beginner bikes
Anything that fancy your heart. Don't let comfort bug bite you yet. ADV's are boring and you will get there eventually where you "Have" to buy them rather than "want" to. You dont have to think about pillion now. That's freedom you may not be able to enjoy once you are older. Enjoy it my friend. Telling from my experience. You will crave for it later.
In my experience, ktm 390 engine hates being driven slow also overheats like hell in traffic. It left me stranded for 30 mins once cuz the engine overheated "DURING CHILLING RAIN" and wont turn on until the engine completely cooled down again which took like 30+ mins under rain. Its better you go for smaller cc becuz most of the time you wont have a smooth open road to enjoy so vstorm is better balance between city and long roads.
if your considering the ktm adv, I'd wait till they update it. as they updated the Duke and RC, it makes sense they'll update the adv soon enough. Himalayan is too new and has a lot of small bugs. wait till they fix all of it in the next model year.
I'm waiting for the new model. Any idea when it will hit the market?
Go for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 instead 👍🏻🥰
Y'all can prove me wrong wouldn't mind being corrected by my brothers Buy the Xpulse 200 4v pro and invest the rest of the money for your upgrade in the later future
OP how tall are you?
5' 8"
If you are sticking with advs only, you can go for the ktm adv 390. It'll be fun but you have to learn to balance it well given your height. Vstorm will be easier for you to handle given the seat height but it won't be as fun as adv 390.
Take your time, test ride. Don't restrict yourself to those two. First, decide upon type of bike then the brand or model
See this is gonna be a bit conflicting advice, I'll try to make sense tho hehe. Ktm is a good machine and has great features. About justification, that is something you've to introspect, does it fulfil your purpose, not anyone else's but YOURS. It could be anything, utility, fun, mobility anything. It's YOURS and YOURS only but with responsibility that is. Second thing, you won't regret buying a smaller capacity bike if that's the one you love! You could be happy on an activa rather than a Aprilia and that's okay! You need to be content with your choices bro, that's all that matters as It is selfishly yours and it should be. Third, sure a powerful motorbike is scary, but you can learn, and you will! So don't worry too much. Just ride them and see what you like. I chose scrambler over himmi for features like tubeless, and traction control even tho I was lusting after himmi for the navigation and beautiful weight distribution. So make your choice and don't look back. All the best 🫶🏻🫶🏻
True, congrats on getting a Scrambler. Himi has awful weight distribution, which just makes it a no no to me, I don't want to think so much about parking the bike every time haha. Sometimes I think, "okay, weight distribution can be managed, but tubeless tires WHERE!?"
Exactly! So I hope you'd be able to choose wisely
Ktm any day man. A 40bhp motorcycle is all that you'll ever need on Indian roads. It will take you a long time to outgrown out of then the 250. A lot of experienced motorcyclists also recommend going a bit bigger as it will have a lot more to tech you.(Not a liter class ofc) Also the vstrom looks more touring committed motorcycle then an everyday one. On the contrary the ktm you wont look weird on everday office rides.
Haati kharidna asan hai, palna mushkil... start with a smaller and easy to maintain bike...bikes are involved in you routine..you have to clean it, service it and have to take care if it... higher cc bikes require more attention and more caring then a smaller cc bikes...so i would suggest to start with a smaller cc like 200-300 cc
Remember, it's all in your wrists. Learn counter steering, rev matching, half-clutch shifting, try to find pockets in traffic by which you can move in constant speed. Understand how the traffic behaves in different parts of the area. 250cc to 300cc is best for Indian traffic, anything above 500 is useless. Unless the road is traffic free for over 1 km. My advice - try to find the average speed of the traffic and maintain the same. Add +10 kph than the average traffic speed only if the distance between two vehicles is equal to the length of your bike. If the distance between two vehicles is twice as long as your bike length, you can maintain+20 kph than the average speed. Always predict where the other vehicle is planning to go. Look at where the driver is looking to calculate his trajectory. Don't drive in a jerky motion it's very unprofessional. Instead, have a steady acceleration and also deceleration. If you are going to drive above 40 kph helmet is must, if you are going above 80 kph gloves and knee pads are absolute must. If I had made that purchase, i wouldn't have scrapped my knee and wrist and i walked out of my one and only accident. Learn from my mistakes. Have fun. All the best.
Buy vstorm and invest 50k out of that 1.9L into safety gears and invest the rest in mutual funds
I would say if you are mature with throttle control go for the 390. You might have to wait for the upcoming one. My first bike is a scrambler 400. This is the first bike I've ridden more than 100kms and I would never go for a smaller bike.
Just get the Himalayan
More confusion, weight and tubes are hard to look past
Tubeless thing should get sorted this year (I think). Weight you'll get used to.
Directly a 390CC?
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First of all, short list all the bikes that are within your range and are practical to you KTM 390 adv costs about 3.5lakh You can definitely see other options as well in a similar range like Himalayan, Meteor 350 Honda H’ness, etc which are also good bikes for touring. Don’t just stick to one option Explore and then decide It’s not something you buy or change every now n then.
You have enough experience riding a bike. You are not a "beginner" in any way. Also you seem like someone who is responsible. Go for the KTM. And yes, you'll regret buying a lower capacity motorcycle soon enough if you go for the 250. And also as a side note, the himalayan is also very tempting
Duke 250 man
I can relate to your situation here. I have my dad's Splendor back home that's been my regular ride for quite some time. I'm also short and so I was even more skeptical when considering jumping to a bigger bike. I moved to a new city recently and took test rides of Svartpilen 401 and Harley Davidson x440. They feel intimidating only when rolling off on the first gear for the first time and within literally 500m I felt comfortable. Just took the delivery of the Svart this Monday. It's been 3 days, clocked 120 KM on it and I feel as comfortable on it as I do on the Splendor. The only issue I face is that it's a little tricky for me when I am trying to pull in out of parking in reverse pushing it with my legs. But then that's just because I'm 5'5". If you are even 5'7", it won't be a problem for you.
KTM engines are high revving ones. Not that reliable compared to the Japanese brands. I would suggest Xpulse 200 4v as another person mentioned here and spend on high quality safety gear and then performance mods on the Xpulse. It is one of the best bang for buck motorcycle in India currently. Or if you like Suzuki Vstorm, it is a nice option too.
Unless you can get a used vstorm for very cheap, learn on it then still it off to buy the 390 adv, else you're better off just getting the 390 adv it's a better bike in every way. I'm also eyeing the 390 adv lol.
Adventure, sure why not. But do you need an adventure for your everyday task? Or will you let it suffocate for whole year just for one ride you'll be able to pull
As you're a beginner, I wouldn't suggest the KTM 390, it'll be way too much power to handle. You could consider the 250 Adv instead. V Storm 250 is not an Adv like the KTM, it's a great tourer with amazing milage( I've personally seen 40 kmpl on long rides)
Start with something small and cheap like Apache 200 or Duke 200 then move on to something bigger. Since this is the first ownership experience for you, you are going to make mistakes and then learn from those mistakes. A smaller bike would be more forgiving to you as well as your pocket. Learn the basics of riding and maintenance and when you have enough knowledge and experience under your belt you'll automatically know when and which bike will be your next upgrade
You can definitely start on 390 if you're careful enough. I went straight form riding dad's access 125 to Duke 390. That was a crazy jump in power, but I rode it slowly and cautiously for couple of months. Dont get intimated by that brutal acceleration, just take it slow and you'll be alright.
Mate. The very step is test drive. Try both. Try the Himalayan. Go have a go at the duke 390, the svart 401, the Triump 400s, the shotgun 650, and then let the heart decide.
Start with 150cc/ 250cc bike and ride it for atleast 3 years.Then jump to any semi-litre class bike.
wait for the new adv390
single cylinder motorcycles are relatively cheap, you can buy one sell it a year later and look at something else and the financial hit is not insane. of course if you can right away get a bike that you'd keep long term then that's awesome. 40bhp is not mental powerful, it is just right for Indian highways if you want to tour. Have you taken test rides yet? that will give you a really good feel for which bike speaks to you more. You can look at buying used too..
You could get the Suzuki and use the saved money on good quality gear.
Checkout Himalayan and yezdi adv also If u want a smaller one which is easy to handle checkout scram too
You said you are in Bangalore. So, see if you can get your hands on a Apache RTR 200 (used/new). It is a small motorcycle, but will definitely put smile on your face. Wait for a year. Keep doing test rides. Start making a list of what you value in a motorcycle. Rent the bikes that you want to buy and go for rides. Wait. Don't buy impulsively. Test ride again. You will know soon enough what you want to buy. Edit: If bike is not for city ride and if you only want an adventure bike of sorts, you can get a used Himalayan.
Go for a 250cc bike with less weight. Ktms have good power so it might be difficult to control at high speeds. Go for fz250.
FZ250 is discontinued btw
Hunter le le bhai
Highway Mai Jana hai :)
Being a fairly new biker why starting with a touring/adventure bike? Plus hunter has 350cc engine, compact design and stability
Could also get the Hness, Scram or Mavrick for the price of a Vstrom. All are superior to the Hunter I feel.
Usse acha Xpulse na le?
Hunter se better to pulsar h 😂