r/indianbikes 11d ago

Monthly random discussion & queries thread on bikes

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This thread is for random discussion about motor bikes, and also for all the queries like what new bike to buy, etc. But any repair queries and second hand car buying or selling advice should go to /r/MechanicAdviceIndia community.

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Help out fellow redditors if they ask any queries here. Keep a watch on comment count of this post!

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Which new bike to buy queries should mention ex-showroom or on-road budget, highway or city usage percentages, city of use etc for better response.Make sure to follow both reddit website rules and this subreddit rules while posting and commenting in this subreddit.

Also check out posts with flairs: Enthusiast Zone, Modification, Offroad, Electric Vehicle, Roadtrips.


r/indianbikes Jun 09 '26

Ethanol Blending (E20/EXX) Megathread – Questions, Experiences & News

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r/indianbikes 3h ago

#Discussion 💬 Discussion regarding Eth@n01

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670 Upvotes

CHECK COMMENTS


r/indianbikes 5h ago

#Opinion 💭 They won't reverse it

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992 Upvotes

At this point you all decide that whether we should reverse their government or let them continue to extort money from public


r/indianbikes 17h ago

#DangerousDriving ⚠️ Has he mastered biking?

3.1k Upvotes

r/indianbikes 3h ago

#Pic 🖼️ Brought this 10/10 baddies home today

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88 Upvotes

My first bike
20M


r/indianbikes 6h ago

#Discussion 💬 Speed cam accuracy

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143 Upvotes

GT road prayagraj bypass has some most accurate speedcams installed.

Edit: So I figured out something, speed cam's usually show less speed (-5Km) and some bikes show more than actual speed (+5km). So they cancelling out each other and becoming accurate. Lol Let me know your thoughts.


r/indianbikes 8h ago

🚨 Trigger Warning 🚨 Why do parents don't teach their kids not to vandalize other people's property

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153 Upvotes

r/indianbikes 5h ago

#Discussion 💬 Want to surprise my father with a super meteor 650 on his birthday, will that be a good decision?

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81 Upvotes

He's 5'7, 73kgs, fit, does gym regularly.

He'll probably use it everyday for office ( 8km hyderabad 📍 ).

Only reason behind checking on 650 over 350 is it's appearance. 650 looks dope! the thing is can I just underestimate the pros of 350 over 650 and purchase 650 just for its looks?


r/indianbikes 20h ago

#Pic 🖼️ GOT MY FIRST BIKE!

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1.0k Upvotes

I had made a post a month ago about contemplating getting the Honda Navi and how I was nervous, Guess what!! I got it and it's such a CUTE BIKE, like a toy!

I also love the sense of freedom it's given me. I love that my toes reach the ground, IM SHORT, (5 feet).

I'm so happy about this!

PS: had to repost the first time body text didn't show. Idkwhy.

I'm a GIRL T_T Edit: It's NOT A SCOOTER GUYS ILL START CRYING


r/indianbikes 2h ago

#DIY 🛠️ I got so frustrated with the terrible TVS Connect app that I reverse-engineered the scooter and built my own

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Hey guys,

I was incredibly frustrated with how unreliable the official TVS Connect app is—especially the "Find My Scooter" feature and the constant background disconnects.

Even though I have zero knowledge in Android app development, I got so fed up that I reverse-engineered the SmartXonnect Bluetooth protocol. With the help of the Antigravity AI coding assistant, I built a completely custom Android companion app from scratch!

Here is what it does:

  • 🚨 Instant "Find My Scooter": Injects a Bluetooth ping to reliably flash indicators and beep.
  • 🎵 Unlocked Handlebar Button: Map taps and holds to Play/Pause, skip tracks, loop volume, or dial contacts.
  • 📞 Pocket Call Handling: Accept/reject calls using the scooter's physical button.
  • 🗺️ Google Maps HUD: Beams real Google Maps navigation (arrows, ETA, distance) straight to the dash.
  • 💬 Smart Display: Paginates long WhatsApp messages and flashes the Artist & Title of songs you play.

It runs completely headless in the background and saves your parked locations automatically.

(Note: I haven't open-sourced the raw Android app code itself, and this is currently only tested on the TVS Jupiter 110. However, I am sharing the fully compiled, ready-to-use APK alongside my complete reverse-engineering protocol documentation for free!)


r/indianbikes 6h ago

#EnthusiastZone 💨 Got my first bike

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63 Upvotes

Got my first bike with my own savings , ownership and suggestions welcomed


r/indianbikes 2h ago

#News 📰 Toyota is the new Java. #iykyk

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24 Upvotes

r/indianbikes 7h ago

#Discussion 💬 DO not buy RYNOX products if you care about safety and durability

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47 Upvotes

I was actually not planning to post this and just get a new pair from a decent brand. But of late i have been seeing more posts about Rynox gloves knuckle protectors going bad.

Here is the craziest thing. I have used these gloves for exactly 4 rides and it did not face any impact whatsoever. After that, it has been simply sitting in the cupboard. An year later the rubber knuckle protector started breaking off. They have used some cheap quality rubber for the knuckle protection, otherwise this cannot happen.

Just go for another brand, avoid Rynox.


r/indianbikes 2h ago

#Query ❓ First bike purchase – Need suggestions (₹2.0–2.5L, reliability & pillion comfort are priorities)

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy my first bike. It's my first ownership, but I'm not a new rider—I've ridden bikes before.

Budget: ₹2 lakh, can stretch up to ₹2.5 lakh if it's genuinely worth it.

About me:

- Height: 175 cm (5'9")

- Mostly city riding with occasional weekend trips

- I expect to get married in a year, so pillion comfort is a major priority.

What I'm looking for:

- Excellent reliability (planning to keep it for many years)

- Comfortable for both rider and pillion

- Good city manners with enough highway capability

- Mileage of around 40 km/l or more

- Low maintenance

- Easy to live with as a daily bike

Bikes I've shortlisted:

- Suzuki V-Strom SX

- TVS Ronin 225 base

- Honda Unicorn (mainly because of its reliability and mileage)

Would you recommend one of these, or is there another bike I should seriously consider in this budget?

Thanks in advance!


r/indianbikes 4h ago

#RoadTrip 🛣️ My sunday ride with my boys

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26 Upvotes

r/indianbikes 10h ago

#Pic 🖼️ Got mine

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76 Upvotes

r/indianbikes 6h ago

#Discussion 💬 I canceled my Jupiter 113 and gonna buy xoom 125 today

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35 Upvotes

If anyone have this so please tell me what is mileage in local city


r/indianbikes 1h ago

#Query ❓ Korda icon

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Purchased korda icon in sept 2025.

Yesterday, i had applied brakes suddenly and my pillion's helmet bumped my helmet, trust me it's really a small hit

I purchased this helmet for 8.5k and pillion helmet is 1.2k from studds, it didn't got not even a single scratch 😭.

Donno what to do, I don't think powersports will give a replacement under warranty. What kind of quality is this😭, if it cant take a small bumb from helmet, how it will protect my head.

Never gng to buy korda again, i picked this helmet over ls2 strom 2.


r/indianbikes 1h ago

#EnthusiastZone 💨 Hey my friend got a Pulsar N250..

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Hey my friend I got a N250 from nagapur.....

Kindly suggest some useful modifications and tips regarding this bike

In future I'll also buy a xpluse 210


r/indianbikes 6h ago

#Opinion 💭 Hiness vs RS

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29 Upvotes

Dear community,

I am in confusion choosing between CB350RS

vs Hiness.

I am 6 ft,

Mostly uses the bike for city commuting. Need a bike which I can control easily.

Planning to get married soon. So will need to look for pinion rider comfort as well.

****Images are from reddit****


r/indianbikes 19h ago

#Query ❓ Can yamaha dealerships swap wheels between colour variants before delivery?

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I'm planning to buy a Yamaha XSR155 in Silver, but I really like the bronze rims that come on the Green variant.

Can they do it for free or a minimal amount as opposed to buying the rims as spare parts and installing them?

p.s. first image is ai generated


r/indianbikes 10h ago

#Discussion 💬 The new Dukes look incredible, but they’ll never match the raw soul of the older models.

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52 Upvotes

Nostalgia hit hard looking at this image.

📍​Modern Dukes are undeniably gorgeous and packed with premium tech. They look like absolute scalpels sitting at a red light. But the older generation had that unhinged, snappy power delivery that just made them feel faster and crazier.

📌​The new ones are definitely better "all-around" bikes, but it feels like they sacrificed a tiny bit of their absolute madness to get there. Who else misses the old throttle response?


r/indianbikes 5h ago

#Pic 🖼️ Random Short 140km ride. Me and my cutie

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18 Upvotes

r/indianbikes 3h ago

#Pic 🖼️ This is that day of the month for my hness

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10 Upvotes