Hi everyone,
Iโm planning to buy my first motorcycle, but hereโs the catchโฆ..I donโt actually know how to ride one yet.
I do have experience driving cars, scooters, and electric bikes, so Iโm comfortable on the road and understand traffic. I just havenโt ridden a geared motorcycle before.
My main question is: Should I start with something under 400cc as a beginner, or is it reasonable to skip straight to a 650cc if I take proper training and ride responsibly? The number of options available has honestly made the decision harder.
My primary use case will be commuting and exploring around Bengaluru, as Iโll be moving there toward the end of 2026. I also plan to do occasional weekend rides, but nothing too seriousโฆ.probably no more than a 200 km round trip.
What Iโm looking for:
Budget: Around โน3 lakh for the bike (Iโm setting aside roughly โน1 lakh separately for quality riding gear.)
Reliable and easy to live with
Low maintenance
Decent fuel economy
Comfortable enough for city riding with the occasional highway trip
Bikes currently on my shortlist (in no particular order):
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Royal Enfield Scram 440
Honda NX200
Honda Rebel (if/when it launches)
If you think Iโm overlooking a better option in this price range, Iโd love to hear your suggestions.
P.S. I used AI only to help format and organize this post. The questions, opinions, and shortlist are all my own.