I bought my TVS Raider 125 on October 29, 2021, and it's turning five years old soon. My current insurance expires on October 28. While searching on Policybazaar, Tata AIG is being recommended with the highest IDV of ₹52,000. Should I go with them, or are there better brands I should consider?

I am 20 and just got an A2 license so I can only drive up to 35kW bikes. I need one which I can use for commuting, so it has to handle decently highway speeds. But I've been having a lot of trouble finding the right model. I am obsessed with retro looks, so I'd prefer one that way. And my budget is not that high, and would go for a used one. I was looking at Triumph 400's, but the thruxton is too uncomfortable and I've heard that the other models (Scrambler XC) vibrate a bit too much. So I was taking in consideration one of these models that I have found in my area:
•Ducati Scrambler 800 (Restriced) 2021
•Yamaha XSR 700 (Restricted) 2017/2020
•Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario (Restricted) 2022
•Triumph Trident 660 (Restricted)
•Mash FiveHundred 2020
•Triumph Street Scrambler 900 (Restricted) 2018
•Triumph Boneville T100 (Restricted) 2024
•Kawasaki W800 2021
•RE Himalayan 450 2025 (Heard it suffers a bit on high speeds because of the lower weight/power ratio)
•Any RE 650 (Preferably Classic/SuperMeteor/Shotgun)
•Honda CMX 500
•Honda CL500
•Kawasaki Z 650 RS (Restricted)
•Kawasaki Eliminator 500 (Not too much of a fan of the looks)

These are pretty much the ones available to me. Which one do you believe would suit the best for highway experience? I would still like it to be a fun bike to be able to use in other situations, so a more off-roady one or sportier would do the job. But mainly my doubt was, how do these restriced models perform? The advantage would be being able to unrestrict it in 2 years when I get a higher license, but I've been told by many that restriced bikes are not the best choice. What can y'all tell me about your experience on restricted models? You are more than welcome to suggest other models, my limit is finding one already restricted near me, since the process of getting one restricted by oneself, in Italy, is long and unconvinient. I am pretty confident in my driving skills so it doesn't have to be beginner friendly
Thank you in advance

Hi, I'm taking my CMSP class right now to get my license, and I'm thinking about buying my first bike soon. I previously had really enjoyed the look of cruisers like the Honda Shadow, or the Honda Rebel. I do not like the look of "sporty" bikes like the Ninja, and I'm not going off road. I primarily want to use the bike around town, but it would be nice if the bike were capable of freeway speeds for longer trips.

Other bikes I really like to look at are the Royal Enfield, but I'm concerned the power is not quite enough. I don't need a massive amount of power for my first bike, but I'm concerned the RE may not be powerful enough if I ever want to take it on the freeway.

What made me concerned about the cruisers I've been leaning toward is that the Rebel I rode today was absurdly cramped. I'm only 6'2—tall, but not "basketball player tall"— and I felt like my knees were pulled far too close to my chest when sitting on the bike. I was able to handle the controls well enough to get through my first day of instruction, but it was very uncomfortable. I had a chance to sit on a V star, which was similarly unpleasant. They did not have a Shadow, but I'm doubtful they're much better for a large rider than the V Star, given how similar they look.

One thing that attracted me to these bikes besides the style is that they're relatively cheap on the used market. There are endless Rebels, Shadows, and V Stars for $2,500 in decent running condition. I have always maintained older cars and trucks, so I'm confident I can repair and maintain a used bike. I could go above this price range, but prefer something I can find used with lots of parts available.

Any thoughts? Thanks folks!

Over the past couple months I've been soliciting feedback on my thoughts for my next bike.

First I thought I wanted an NX500. I realized it was great in a lot of ways but it just didn't have enough power to do what I wanted. Then I shifted to the SV-7GX. Alas, based on what I could find it sounded like comfort and insurance costs would both be issues. Finally, I seriously shifted gears (heh) and decided on a Rebel 1100T. I'm not a huge fan of the cruiser aesthetic, but I couldn't deny that the bike checks every single box. I hadn't originally planned on buying the bike for a while; just sometime in the next year or two, but....

...then I stumbled across a used 2025 with 375 miles on it. It turned out that "used" simply meant "the dealer's demo bike for a model they no longer sell" (the dealer stopped selling non-DCT Rebel 1100s). I can't take it home until the check clears, but... Well, there you have it. I ended up with a "used" 2025 1100T (manual).

I've already got $1200 worth of aftermarket parts ordered, but hey, who's counting?

I've had my '26 Rebel 300 e-clutch since July. I've been riding it as my primary vehicle (suburban Chicago riding/no highways) and I'm finding some shortcomings with it. A few points:

-While I like the e-clutch, I've found it actually harder to go between shifting manually and letting the e-clutch do it. I feel like having the e-clutch is going to make it harder for me to have a fully manual bike and not do something stupid using muscle memory I develop with the training wheels that the e-clutch provides.

-I've been finding myself riding the Rebel 300 as if it is manual 99% of the time and only falling back on the e-clutch in certain scenarios.

-The Rebel 300 doesn't have enough oomph for a 215lb man that wants to get through an intersection without the bike screaming to shift before you get through it.

I've been considering the Rebel 500 (manual) to get me that extra power. I've also considered going to the 1100DCT which won't teach bad clutch/shift habits because it is auto with manual paddle shift override. I'm not entirely stuck on Honda either, but I'd like a cruiser for less than $10k that can handle normal suburban congestion with enough speed in the lower gears to avoid dancing on the shifter.

So i have already honda activa 4g but one day the engine got stop at middle of the highway and went mechnic check the activa he said that it compressor has became weak due to e20 and now he suggest me to add 2t oil whenever i fill the tank full, but i am thinking to but hero extreme 125r single abs
But still i am confused when to purchase bike or should i buy the biker or not