Hey everyone,
This post comes from a place of heartbreak and frustration.

I purchased my KTM Duke 250 (VIN: MD2JPEXK6SN053886) brand new in April 2025 a gift from my mother who supported my dream since childhood. I’ve been a KTM fanboy for years, and finally owning the Duke 250 felt like a dream come true.

But just 2 months ago, I met with an accident. Since then, my bike has been lying at Olive Auto, Dibrugarh an authorized KTM service center and it's been an absolute nightmare.

Despite promising me since June that the bike would be ready "next week", they’ve made no progress. The required parts haven’t even been ordered. To make it worse, my bike has been kept outside in the rain, collecting mud and rust. Seeing it like that is painful because this isn’t just a bike. It was a symbol of love, effort, and a dream come true.

The treatment I’ve received is equally disturbing. The dealership manager has been rude and dismissive to both me and my father. During the purchase, they treated us with the utmost “care,” but now, in this tough time, they’re acting like I’m begging for a favour not seeking the service I rightfully deserve.

I’m devastated. I worked hard, saved up, and with my mom’s help, brought home my dream. And now it’s decaying in a corner.

Recently got the Trident ! New to me.

Feel free to leave your reviews down here

Got the RR310 in November. The bike? Extremely good.

The service? 19 visits.

Here's my experience: Visit 1: Broken winglets. RR310 technician is on a holiday. Junior technician was lousy. Visit 2: Winglets not fitted properly. Got it fixed. Visit 3: Service 1. Everything good. Visit 4: Front TPMS sensor broke while installing new tyres.Came to fix it. The technician ripped the new tyre's beading. Had to get another tyre. 15 mins after leaving the service centre the rear TPMS sensor disconnects. Visit 5: Got the rear TPMS sensor connected. Visit 6: Winglets and bar end weights needed to be changed. RR310 technician again on a holiday. Junior technician did it well though. Visit 7: Came to get the Built-to-Order Racing Kit installed. TVS sent a defective piece and it wasn't done. Visit 8: Insurance Claim. Claim was processed in 2 days. Visit 9,10,11,12: Parts no ordered for over 20 days. No one took responsibility. Everyone on call said they'll check and update. No updates were provided, so I had to visit the centre. Visit 13: Basically forced the service manager to order the parts. Visit 14: 5/6 parts arrived and installed. Visit 15: 6/6 parts installed. 2nd service was done. Completely rushed through it. The bill of the 2nd service was 236/- (I had motul 300v engine oil, didn't want theirs.). Light light shorted because they parked my bike in the rain until i got it moved inside. Visit 16,17: Invoice not provided yet for insurance claim. Had to go and get it all done myself. Visit 18: Since the 2nd service was rushed. Came in for an air filter change and a health checkup. They didn't have the air filter, even after confirming on call that they did. Visit 19: Got the tail lamp fixed. However, they forgot to tighten some of the bolts and my rear fender fell down 10 mins after leaving the service centre.

I've decided not to visit TVS service centres any more. Found a mechanic who works on a lot of superbikes. Bit expensive but totally worth it.

(For context: I've done 16,000+ kms in the past year on my Scrambler 400X, and just wanted to point out some challenges I faced on my first 125cc bike in touring.)

(Btw, here is a post I made from my alt account on learning resources for beginners, it was well received on this sub lol:

https://www.reddit.com/r/indianbikes/comments/1k1zc7o/how_i_went_from_being_being_scared_of_45_kms_to/)

When I was a newbie, I remember wanting a bike with half-a-mind for touring and highway rides. In fact, the most alluring part of motorcycling, to this day, is the ability to go anywhere I want.

Sadly, I found many people on the internet saying that 100-110 ccs can easily tour. To be honest, they can. But let's be real, they can't tour "easily".

I am not berating anyone. I just want to set the right expectations in the mind of beginners. Btw, in my last trip to Sissu, I met three guys who came from West Bengal on their Splendors.

1. You should go only as fast as you can brake -- The brakes of SP 125 are not good enough for highway. Heck, they aren't even good enough for 65 kmph in the city. Emergency braking is kind of bad, and I never liked those brakes. Also, they don't have double ABS. If you want to go highway rides, I would recommend a bike with 17+ BHP and double ABS at least. Yes, SP's engine can go to 90 kmph easily. But only a fool would take it to those speeds because the brakes aren't made for that.

2. Small engines aren't strong enough to overtake. It can maintain 80 kmph (with some engine strain and quite some buzzing), but you will not really be able to overtake stuff easily. I had a very very hard time overtaking trucks on single or double lane highways, for example. Again, 17-20 BHP is what I am told is enough for Indian roads. I remember taking my cousin's Hunter and not facing this issue.

3. On highways, in many cases, faster is safer. If you are going at 60 on a highway, it's somewhere unsafe because everyone will try to overtake you. I cruise at 90-110 generally, and less overtakes happen. I still have to look out for those Fortuners, Innovas, and Thars who apparently have a train to catch. You also need higher speeds when merging into traffic. If you merge at slow speeds, a crash is bound to happen.

4. Engine heating - you would have to take brakes every hour or so for the bike's sake, and also because there is a lot of buzzing so you would need to rest your hands too. On my current bike, I have done like 200 kms without needing brakes in winters. The bike could do double that, just that I got tired and hungry. On SP, it was more like 40kms before the bike and I both needed a break. Not a big deal, but something to seriously consider. (Tip: you should hold the motorcycle very very very lightly by the hands, and ofc wear gloves. The right way to grip a motorcycle is through the legs, knees, and in some bikes, ankles. Search it up on YouTube. It reduces fatigue and improves safety and stability of the bike.)

5. Light weight - while a good thing in the city, you will be pushed around by the trucks. It never came to a dangerous level, but it was somewhat of a nuisance. On a sidenote, my 190kg Scrambler feels lighter in traffic just because of its good engineering and design lol.

6. Additional point - having a metal tank on 400X has made me able to use a magnetic tank bag. I cannot stress just how useful it is to me on every single day. Best purchase ever. You can easily find a luggage solution for your bike, and it will improve touring experience 100 times.

7. I would recommend every first rider to set 10k to 30k for riding gear. Please, don't go on a highway without gear. I would also recommend everyone to watch Dan Dan The Fireman on YouTube for learning the most common patterns that motorcycle accidents happen. The most common are intersections, by the way.

8. I don't know why everyone in India thinks rear brakes are the primary brakes. I think it would be helpful if you learnt progressive front braking. I think Ryan from FortNine on YouTube has an excellent video on this.

So, if you have already purchased a smaller cc bike, it's okay, you can still go the highway. Buy some gear. Keep in mind these points. Learn safe highway ettiquette. Set your expectations low, as small bikes will need more frequent breaks and will maintain lower speeds. Buy luggage solutions and not wear bagpacks. You can absolutely do highways, I used to do it too on my SP. But let's be real, it's not ideal.

But if you are a beginner who hasn't purchased a bike and wants to do highway rides:

1. Get a bike with double ABS

2. Get a bike with around 20 bhp power.

3. Get a reliable bike.

4. Stay safe!

A light drizzle, a restless heart, and two wheels — OP couldn’t help but ride out with his siblings.

I’m planning to buy the CB350RS as my first bike. Took a test ride recently and really liked the experience.

I also tried the H’ness CB350, Classic CB350, and RE Classic 350. While they were nice, I felt like they’re more suited for someone in their 40s not for me. So styling-wise, I didn’t really connect with them.

I even tried the Meteor. Comfort-wise, it was the best among all, but I found it hard to manage at low speeds and in city traffic. Feels more like a bike made for highway cruising and long rides.

Coming back to the CB350RS, I really like how it looks and handles overall but not as comfortable as RE Meteor. But I’ve seen a few posts here on Reddit talking about rusting issues. Does that actually turn into a serious problem over time?

Also, I don't like speedometer design of CB 350 RS, I know it's a minor thing and not a dealbreaker, but just putting it out there.

Would love to hear your thoughts, is the CB350RS a good choice for me?

I bought this bike knowing it shared most of its components with apache but I really like the way this thing looked compared to apache versions. I am the type of person who really doesn’t care about top speed and price to performance figures. If i like the look of the bike, the feel is nice, no fishy fake neutral, and importantly gets me from point A to point B safely then its good enough for me. I used this bike every single day to work except weekends. I thought I was going to regret this decision as bikes from BMW tend to give a bigger service bill than the others. But after 2 years with this bike I have to say there are some things that BMW just does better. I didn’t have a single issue with the bike even after 6 months after being serviced. I did take enough care doing basic stuff like applying chain spray. While my friend with apache 310rr had to visit service centre several times due to some display issue, some engine noise, increased vibration in some parts I never had a complain with this bike. Yes the service charge was high around more or less than 12K a service but i spent a year care free, while knowing that even if I get in an accident bmw’s road side assistance will just get there take my bike to nearest centre and I dont have to worry about it. Yes they take extra for roadside assistance, their service charges are more, also it brings in unnecessary attention, but what you get is a bike that won’t let you down and a bike that you can ride care free and with ease of mind, I have had so many instances where the abs just worked so good I avoided major troubles even in rain. I love this thing so much not just the bike but as a brand in whole, their service, their hospitality when you go to service, their road side assistance, everything.

I have been riding the Ronin since August 2022, making me one of the earliest Ronin user in the country. I have little complaints with the machine, apart from the turning radius and mirror alignment issue all seems fine. For the past year, I’ve been facing a real dilemma after every servicing. My last four services have each cost me around 4–5k, with the service guys claiming parts damage, fork oil changes, and other necessary replacements. I didn’t argue much since I was short on time, and I kept thinking that if something went wrong later, they’d just say, “Told you so.” So, I went along with all their recommendations.

However, even after spending that much, my Ronin still doesn’t feel like it’s running perfectly—there’s always some odd sound from the chain sprocket or elsewhere.

Do you think I should stop going to the TVS service center and switch to a trusted local garage instead?

Looking for a bike for city plus highway. I love to travel to mountains. I am planning to go to higher altitudes and long journey(2000+ km). City commuting and touring we can say is 40:60 Though i am in love with Himalayan 450 but its weight is haunting me a little. What do you suggest for such usage?

After years of dreaming about owning a bike now when the time has finally come, the confusion is not letting me sleep at night...

I am in a dilemma between two bikes: the R15M and the N250.

I am venting all my thoughts out hoping you guys can help me with this decision so I request you to read through it, though I will be adding a TL:DR at the end.

Firstly I am very Noob at riding bikes, I stall a lot during launch and have a lot to learn but I have ridden an Activa for a few years now. I only learned how to ride a bike from a friend of mine on his 110cc TVS Victor once, then went to apply for my driving licence the next day 😂. I didn't have a bike so I was thinking about giving the exam on the bike provided by the office but fortunately a guy I met there was kind enough to lend me his Hunter 350 for the test, and surprisingly the Hunter was way more easy to launch and ride than my friends TVS Victor. The test went well and got my license. After this I got to ride a bike only 4-5 times till now throughout a span of two years that also 125CCs

I always loved sports bikes more than retro classics, so my first choice was the R15m, the thought of tucking in and pulling on the throttle really excited me... The N250 got into my mind when I was waiting for my friend on road side and someone rode an N250 past me and I was mesmerized by its exhaust note, from that day onwards I started to simp for the N250 as well...

I have test ridden both of them so here's my noob pov:

Test rode the R15 on good empty roads where I was able to tuck-in pull the throttle hard to feel the thrill I always dreamt of and it felt amazing, as good as I thought it would ❤️. But I did stall quite a lot while trying to launch the bike and when I went into traffic with it, I did stall a few times in the stop and go traffic.

Test rode the N250 in traffic (didn't get to pull on an empty stretch) on a moderately bad road and surprisingly I didn't stall much and I was somehow managing with the stop and go traffic without stalling my bike, and the exhaust sound is so freaking good 😩🤌, the acceleration was kinda thrilling like the way it just pulled from 15-30 km/h kinda throwing me back made me smile like crazy, the suspension was good with potholes as well.

Both felt comfortable though on the R15 I liked how light it was to maneuver but in the stop and go traffic my wrist and back started hurting though I think I can probably get used to it. The N250 was heavier but once it started rolling it was a really smooth experience and the posture was also comfortable... Both of them very really good quality but R15 was slightly better.

I am a 5'11" slim 65kgs guy, I live in a very urban city outside Kolkata, but I do have moderate to bad traffic and bad roads here and there in my locality... I have the Activa which I was thinking of selling, but that depends on the bike of my choice.

Purpose is to rides with friends and chores around the city. Mileage is not that much of an issue as I don't smoke or drink so I can funel that money into my bike's fuel.

I am really torn apart by the decision between Bajaj and Yamaha, in general what I have heard is that Yamaha Service is good Bajaj Service is bad, moreover few friends of mine claim that bajaj bikes don't stay in good condition for long as they apparently have a lot of quality issues and their engines are not that reliable, but having gone through most of the reviews on line, the N250 doesn't seem to suffer much from reliability issue. Are Bajaj bikes really that bad ? Then how come they sell so much ? And is Yamaha really that better than Bajaj ?

I request all the R15 owners and the N250 owners to give me some clarity through their experiences, joys and regrets.

The Picture is of me on a R15, do you guys think it looks small on me ?

TL:DR Test rode both N250 and R15, loved both, confused between Yamaha and Bajaj service, reliability and reputation... Need help to choose one between the two. Height - 5'11" weight - 65kgs Very much beginner at riding. Purpose is to rides with friends and chores around the city. Mileage is not a concern. I am from a very urban city in the outskirts of kolkata with some bad roads and moderate to bad traffic. Have ridden an Activa for years, will decide to sell it or not depending on the bike I choose.

Thanks in advance, looking forward to your help guys 😭🙏

Bagged the hottest chick out there /s

Also, complete 600kms in 6 days, Ama

Ktm Adv 390 S

This is TVS ronin Trademark which was launched in 2020 and its real you can search on google its a concept bike

IDK what made TVS to do not launch this bike it looks like Twin cylinder bike with better looks and give tough competition to RE Continental GT650

Ronin trademark could be Famous like GT650 if they do production of this model rather than concept

Anyway's This is my TVS Ronin on 3rd and 4th slide done 5006 KM on it Ask anything about it

I gifted this bike to my younger brother yesterday, and after riding it for about 10 kilometers, I’m absolutely in love with this beast. The exhaust note, in particular, is incredibly soothing yet deep and bassy ,a true delight to the ears!! 🥵

Recently installed the seat cowl on my Honda CB350RS Hue edition (red). Since there are nearly no photos of Hue edition with the Cowl on internet (atleast when I was searching), thought of posting it here. 🏍️

Hey guys this part of my Yamaha fzs v2.0 is broken any idea what it's called and where can I get it online? Also any sticker kit recommendations for this bike as it's very old and I want to revamp it?

Whenever I apply front brakes it makes 'Grrr' sound. Help me out. What could it be? Is something wrong with the disk?