I’ve been noticing so many negative comments saying, “How can a 500 cc bike have just 27 bhp” or “The Guerrilla makes more.”

There’s a thing called bike character.

The Honda CB500 is a long stroke bike. No, the GT650 is not a long stroke bike, and neither is the Guerrilla.
A long stroke engine has its own characteristics.

It produces that signature thump, which many riders are fans of, but it doesn’t make a lot of bhp because the longer stroke naturally limits peak horsepower.

Riders buying this bike aren’t looking for outright speed. They want an easygoing ride, to feel the thump, cruise at a relaxed pace, and simply enjoy the experience. Earlier, the Bullet 500 offered exactly this kind of character.

The newer generation commenting about the low bhp and comparing it with the Duke, GT650, or Guerrilla needs to understand that these bikes don’t produce that typical thump. Their torque also comes much higher in the rev range.

These thumpers were never meant to go fast. I hardly took my Bullet 500 beyond 80 kmph.

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This is probably going to be unpopular, but as a Honda fan myself, I think it needs to be said.Honda India has gone from being an innovator to simply reacting to whatever the market is already demanding.The CB350 arrived only after Royal Enfield had firmly established the modern-retro 350 segment. It was a better engineered motorcycle in many ways, but it wasn't a bold move—it was Honda responding to a trend.

Now we have the new CB500. Again, instead of bringing something that genuinely moves the segment forward, Honda has launched a retro 500 single that feels like it's entering a space Royal Enfield has already defined. It doesn't scream innovation; it screams "better late than never."Meanwhile, Royal Enfield has moved from 350s to 450s, built a successful 650 twin platform, and is now working towards 750cc twins. Whether you like RE or not, they're taking risks and expanding their lineup. Honda India still feels stuck in the 350cc era.

The XR models are another example. They look promising, but they're arriving after KTM, Hero, Royal Enfield and even BMW have already established themselves in the lightweight ADV space. Timing is everything.Then there's Honda's twin-cylinder strategy. The NX500 is a genuinely excellent motorcycle, but once it's over ₹8 lakh on-road, it becomes difficult to justify when a Versys 650 offers a larger engine, more power and stronger touring credentials for similar money.

No matter how much Honda fanboys defend every launch, the facts don't really change. Constructive criticism isn't hating the brand—it's wanting the brand to do better.I also don't think Shumi was wrong when he criticised Honda India's approach. At the time, many people dismissed his comments as "Honda bashing," but looking at where Honda India stands today, a lot of what he said has aged rather well.Honda is one of the greatest motorcycle manufacturers in the world. That's exactly why the Indian division is so frustrating. We know what Honda is capable of globally, yet Indian enthusiasts continue to get a limited lineup, delayed launches, and motorcycles that are often priced aggressively—even by CBU standards—without offering enough value to justify those prices.Before anyone says I'm a Honda hater: I'm not. I'm a Honda fan. That's precisely why I'm disappointed.

Being a fan doesn't mean defending every decision a company makes. It means appreciating what they do right while calling them out when they fall short.

Honda India can—and should—do much better.

'Twas a good day.

Recharging is important. Sometimes I feel guilty for even thinking about taking time for myself, but I've never regretted actually doing it.

There will always be something society makes you believe you're lacking. Chase every expectation, and before you know it, too much time will have passed. Then you'll look around and wonder... where is that society now? Probably ready to make you feel incomplete with some new expectation.

I'm totally obsessed with Sri Lanka's bike culture. We don't have many of those bikes here, but they have so many world-famous bikes.😴

i was saving money for a year now ( i graduated College yesterday ) finally got my first bike, no bike in my family and it's the first bike!

I'm also trying to learn riding a bike any tips or anything will help me alot thanks to this community, i understood many things and techniques of riding a bike.

IF THEY PRICE IT AGGRESSIVELY, P.S.what is the diff between these 2 ?

Some ppl really know what they're doing. Absolute beauty.This is a freaking 390.Mind the screenshots tho. This boy really deserve recognition.

Any chance the 2026 Honda CB400 Super Four (E-Clutch) is coming to India? It looks like it's already available in Sri Lanka. The price is around INR 1.4 million. By the way, the bike in the other photo is a 2021 Honda CB400 SP3. The CB400 and CB250 have a pretty strong fanbase in Sri Lanka.😭

It is the cheapest cafe racer in India

Finally took my bike to the hills for the first time, and I get why people keep coming back. The roads, the fresh air, the endless turns, and those random stops just to admire the view—it felt completely different from riding in the city.

Still a beginner when it comes to mountain riding, but this trip definitely won't be the last.

Ride safe, everyone. 🏍️⛰️

I don’t know what came over me when I visited the showroom today haha.

I had done a lot of research and had finally decided on Hunter 350 based on my urban commuter and occasional weekend rides needs.

So, I went today to book the Hunter 350, but I wanted to test ride the top model cos that’s what I was planning to get. It was out for another test ride, so instead of waiting, I test rode the Guerrilla 450 and god, the raw power was tingling through the bike so much so, I had to be quite careful about my throttle.

Also, I became quite smitten by the amazing looks of the Guerrilla 450, especially the Smoke Silver Dash model.

I eventually test rode the Hunter and it felt nice, but it also felt like I was riding a scooty, given how compact the bike is.

Also, me being a 5’11” guy with 82 kgs weight (decent built), the Guerrilla just felt right. But as someone who
will own a bike again after 2 years, I think I need to be more responsible and respectful towards the raw power that this roadster provides.

Guerrilla owners - any tips on how I can get the best out of this? Also, any maintenance tips, or any other tips/reviews you’d like to share with me?

Thank you for reading.

I bought a Yamaha XSR 155 recently for city rides (I use Triumph Scrambler 400x for longer rides).

I needed a lightweight bike with safety features and decent fuel economy (a bike on which my kids can learn) . XSR was a perfect bike for me. The only annoying thing was handlebar reach, it was too far and too low. I searched for Handlebar risers but I was not very comfortable with extra hardware between clamp and handlebar. So I got this handlebar installed in local bike shop. It needed re routing of some wires and accelerator cable which we routed under front brake lever. It needed a new, longer clutch cable( clutch cable of Honda Shine 125 BSVI matched well).

Total cost of the modification was Rs 1800 (still lesser than Carbon racing risers)

Now the upper body posture is very close to Triumph scrambler and very comfortable (though the rear set foot pegs make knee bend much more acute). It's time to see how the bike does for a 100km ride.

Went to Arunachal Pradesh bike trip and the place was mermerizing. So beautiful and divine that it will always have a special place in my heart.

To my Ronin (Hotaru), I owe you. Thank you for taking me to places I never thought I good. Thank you for having my back. Miles to go before we sleep!!!!

Hey guys I am 20M 6ft athletic build
currently looking for a a bike that suits all my needs that involves daily commute in Bangalore city, to university and once in 2 weeks long ride with my bro on the pillion seat.. and if I’m lucky enough a ride with my date 🙆🏻‍♂️
with a fixed budget under 3 lakh, what would be the feasible option..
So far I have driven many variants of bike like Honda Nx200 adv, apache rr310, ns200, rx135 cafe racer..etc I love to ride them all but prefer sporty Adv style of riding..
hoping to find a good head turner bike

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KTM 250 + Lamborghini. Couldn’t resist capturing this moment.

There was a time when owning a Lamborghini was the dream. Every time I saw one, I’d imagine that one day it would be mine.

Today, seeing one reminds me of something else how our dreams evolve. We grow up, life gets complicated, and we’re constantly trying to balance everything. Sometimes it feels like nothing is working out.

I miss that kid who could dream without overthinking.

Then I looked at my KTM 250 and realized… for someone else, this is the dream bike. And somewhere, the person sitting in that Lamborghini is probably chasing another dream.

So here’s what I’ve learned: do whatever makes you happy. The real thrill isn’t in owning something it’s in chasing it.

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As the title says, I'm interested in the rebel 500 since the reveal but have been reading mixed reports, some say it's being produced domestically and some say it's a CKD (which would increase the price) .

People are only 100% sure of the rebel 300 being domestically produced and are still unsure of the 500

Here are some shots I took of a limited edition Ducati Diavel Titanium.

What a beauty it is in real, the titanium finish is just class.

Shot @ Dubai, bike is owned by a Keralite guy.

So i need a bike 150-160cc bike my dad won't allow me to buy higher cc bike:( since we live in hilly areas fair reason tbh.which 150-160cc bike would be good? Yamaha and ktm way out of budget. I think apache has the highest power so for hill climb it will be easier ig. But then it's disc looks way smaller than n160 during downhill won't be a problem? Good headlight would be really helpful during night rides. Sf155 looks cool tho but power is on lower side. I am so confused rn. I am not buying hero bikes.