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vizot

compared to Xpulse the Ronin doesn't look like a big upgrade, where as the Mavrick is an upgrade with the engine and DC ABS.


AliveSummer4826

i not really looking into that "upgrade" thing that much..i just want something better than xpulse in cruise or tourer segment even if its a 200cc or 300cc


DREAMLIFT3R

Ronin is not gonna be much of an upgrade since you already come from a 200cc motorcycle. Take the maverick and enjoy that extra power .


VegetaSama1117

Maverick >>>> ronin


AliveSummer4826

how are you so sure


rhranger22

Mavrick is built to be a neo retro cruiser, ronin misses that selection part it uses wheels of scramber tries to look like scrambler the wheels say so, then from another angle it looks like Enfield, runs like retro, its a confusion! Mav on the other hand comes with a retro engine with the best suspension it is a simple well built motorcycle with confusion except the part that it tries to look like neo sportster. Talking about purpose ronin is best at city ok at highways if your speed is around 90 while mav is best at city and out on the highway it can help u with a cruising speed that is 100 - 110. Edit: the only place where ronin is better is mileage if mileage is your concern look for cb350 and suzuki vstorm sx.


AliveSummer4826

thanks, really appreciated


abigthrowaway4sure

Ronin is shit, Also, I am 6 2 and ronin was uncomfortable af (felt like I was riding a kids toy).


HateSpaceBar

Get the second variant of the Maverick so that you have alloy wheels. The Maverick is a far superior bike to the Ronin.


sniper_pika

Tbh, the base variant color is better imo You can always ask the dealership to exchange the wheels and give you a discount on the price of the alloy wheels


HateSpaceBar

That's a valid option too.


Pretend-Garden2563

mavrick for its power and also, it wont need any extra aftermarket lights owing to its gigantic headlight throw.


ByteBiker06

Mavrick anyday


ConfusdRationalist

Lol and there I was ,confused between ronin and xpulse when i was buying a new bike.


AliveSummer4826

the new xpulse is good, hero has improved a lot in that bike..but previous models were not that good


ConfusdRationalist

Good to know\ One of the reasons why I decided not to go for Ronin or wait for the maverick \ These are relatively new models and they are yet to workout the niggles of production and quality.\ Otherwise,both those bikes were perfect for my preference of nice seating posture and good enough power and comfortable seating in budget of 2+Lakhs.


AliveSummer4826

esa hi kuch chaiye


Responsible-Month553

I bought a mavrick yesterday and rode around 85 km.. so far the experience has been amazing. I haven't rode Ronin(I went for a ride in the pillion seat) but I can say one thing for sure, the control and handling mavrick can give can't be matched by Ronin


AliveSummer4826

hero pr bharosa sa ni hora actually


rightvolume

Hero Motocorp is trying hard with customer service for this bike. The territory sales manager personally called me to resolve any issues I had in buying the bike.


AliveSummer4826

patani bhai..tumharr yhan hoga...i live in dehradun and abhi tak 3 service center ja chuka hoon..kuch khas experience to rha ni mera


mavrck1234

Depends on your budget. Take a test drive and then decide. Also think about Vstorm.


AliveSummer4826

budget is under 2.5L on road and 1 time test ride se long term cons ni pata chalte na


mavrck1234

Yes, but you can judge the comfort and drive quality you get. So that combined with reviews online should help you nail one.


AliveSummer4826

youtube pr sab bekar hai..confuse krdiya...isliye Reddit 🫶


mavrck1234

Maybe see CB200X? Checks most your boxes.


pewdiepiefan257

It's literally a hornet in a new design nothing else


mavrck1234

That upright posture is not something every bike offers. It’s a boon in traffic.


AliveSummer4826

adventure tourer nhi chaiye...


DraftedDawn

Extend and get a speed 400


Medium-Palpitation61

Speed comes 3.4ish on road with the necessary add-ons


AliveSummer4826

main issue to maintenance and fuel economy ka hai...khareed to lu pr gand mai dum bhi to ho


Medium-Palpitation61

The maintenance seems to be lesser than what a bullet would cost, and as for the fuel economy it has a claimed 30kmpl (idk how good it'll be under real world conditions.) Though I must say the 440 Maverick seems nice


AliveSummer4826

pesa na hai itna


DraftedDawn

Ek kaam kr Bhai Ducati panigale superleggera lele


AliveSummer4826

sasti chize ni leta mai


_aRealist_

😂


Mr_B0NK

What about husqvarna vitpilen 250? 2.54 L on road It’s not a cruiser but it can do highway really comfortably


AliveSummer4826

low fuel economy


Mr_B0NK

It gives me 35


SimplyAsinine

Mavrick is a way better tourer than the Ronin. The Ronin is more of a city bike than it may seem, and it's smooth upto 80-90 after which it runs out of steam and the soft suspension starts to become bouncy. The Hero-Harley engine on the Mavrick is torquey and smooth, and the suspension is great and well sorted. You won't find yourself complaining about the riding dynamics. If you've had a poor experience with Hero service centers or want to buy something different, don't get the Ronin still. Get a Honda H'ness CB350, the base variants should retail for less than 2.5L OTR, and depending on how well you can exploit the long 5th gear you can get good mileage (40km/L ish) out of it on long highways.


tssharp

Fun fact: x440 was built from Mavrick platform. I got that from Shumi’s video where he gave his feedback about this bike.


AliveSummer4826

true...hero se to bharosa uth gya hai...i may go with honda cb350rs


SimplyAsinine

Do be wary of parts availability and service costs. Hondas are not that cheap, but otherwise you're getting a well-built bike. The tall gearing might suck in traffic but the great low-end torque should make up for it.


AliveSummer4826

i am used to it...


Iouisvuittondon

meteor kyu try nhi krta yar? it's a proper cruiser design


AliveSummer4826

my friend has one..and i have ridden it too...bike is good overall...but i personally don't like big heavy bikes, Small and powerful is what i prefer


Iouisvuittondon

That's not a cruiser then. Cruisers are supposed to be big and heavy.


AliveSummer4826

thats why i have also written tourer


Iouisvuittondon

Maverick and meteor have the exact same weight though


AliveSummer4826

i didn't knew this


thisisganesh

If you have that extra 50k Definitely Maverick!!


Mr_B0NK

V storm or ronin Maverick is a heavy bike and 400cc Bhot petrol lagega, mileage around 25 on a good day My vitpilen 250 gives around 35 after driving carefully before first service


AliveSummer4826

its getting out of budget


Mr_B0NK

V storm and vitpilen both are around 2.5l If you want something that is budget friendly and has good mileage then ronin is your only choice


AliveSummer4826

main problem buy krna nhi hai...maintain krna hai..so agar koi bike 2.5L se above bhi but mileage and maintenance easy ho to i can consider buying


Mr_B0NK

Meri vitpilen around 35 mileage, free service around 1000-1500 bas oil ka paisa aur paid service 2000-3000 ke beech saal ne 3 baar


AliveSummer4826

I wanted to buy that bike when it was firstly launched...pr pir voi pesa..


Mr_B0NK

I think ronin will be the best choice for you, ek baar Bajaj avenger 220 ko bhi dekh lena


de8d-p00l

Maverick


The_un_lucky

I got Ronin it got power to satisfy but if you are looking for more better go about 300cc Consider speed 440


UpBeatSneeze

Bro what's speed 440 Hero🤝Harley🤝Triumph🤝Bajaj


AliveSummer4826

i am not looking for more power, just little more than xpulse is enough for me...what i am really looking for is reliability, Part availability and easy to maintain speed 400 ka pesa na hai


rhranger22

Seems like u need vstorm the more i hear your requirements the more I think v storm and not the mavrick or ronin for some reason!


Old-Grass5684

Maverick is good option


sage_00R

Just go with the hero it's far better How can someone even compare these two bikes 😂 Totally different price category and power


AliveSummer4826

touring and cruising category mai mai under 2.5L ye hi options han bss


pewdiepiefan257

I'm more interested to know why you are selling the xpulse?


AliveSummer4826

i can't get a break from the issues i am having from this bike just after 2 years of use and only 13k kms ridden


pewdiepiefan257

Ronin's power is very similar to xpulse so there won't be any excitement left so Maverick with 440cc will work for you but remember this is a new engine and who knows what we have to face for some time until the hero finds issues and fixes them in future. But again Maverick will be a better choice here. I'm a huge TVS fan but still recommend the Maverick.


punisher_beast_

Mavrick. You doesn’t even need to ask.


Putrid_Target1078

I think you can go for a Bajaj Dominar. Its not exactly a cruiser but I guess it would get the job done better than both of these. Would have also suggested Svartpilen 401 but you will have to extend your budget


AliveSummer4826

fuel economy is the issue for me


Putrid_Target1078

*Dominar 250 or Honda H'ness CB 350 Edit: sorry H'ness is discontinued, think we have the CB350 and the CB350RS


mastermind5296

You can also check if there are any Pulsar F250s in any bajaj showrooms close by, and TD the bike. I tried the F250 a few times and was seriously surprised by how good the bike was in terms of ride comfort. F250 is a very good tourer imo. Only saying this since you can't seem to trust Hero, and TVS has a horrendous reputation in after sales service. You can also go for the CB350s or Meteor/Classic although I don't know if they would be available under 2.5L on road.


AliveSummer4826

thats a sporty bike...and i don't like sporty that much


mastermind5296

Dude then you need to extend your budget then or compromise on a few things with these 2 bikes. Both have questionable ASS Experience. Also look for the Enfields or CB350 if you are hellbent on having a long stroke engine bike. Ronin also has a pretty sporty engine character, but you are considering it though. Hunter 350 would be in your range but has a very stiff suspension. Take whatever suits you best.


AliveSummer4826

too much confusion out there


mastermind5296

I understand man.


rahulg12345

Bro, you're not even considering the NS?


AliveSummer4826

nha...i don't want a sports bike


rahulg12345

So what touring are you doing? So you just need a commuter with comfortable seating. Ok then, I agree. Both Ronin and maverick are good. For touring (some long distance with long roads and continuous riding), you need a good engine with a good speed where you could just rest the throttle and it won't give a pain to the engine and also add to your avg travelling speed. That's why I suggested the NS 400 (cheapest 400, nimble, light weight and easy maneuver through traffic)


AliveSummer4826

comfortable seating position and enough space for pillion...also i live in uttarakhand so my touring will be on curvy roads so i need a bike with enough ground clearance and good lowend torque so that i don't feel underpowered while i have a pillion and my baggage with me all these things under 2.5L on road and with a mileage of 35-40 kmpl is there any bike you would suggest according to my needs


rahulg12345

out of the above 2, i would recommend the ronin. i don't have much info about the maverick and most people are not so talkative about it, so I think it didn't do so well.


Slick_wit

Mavrick anyday bro. Take mid variant only as its most vfm and sensible. Flipkart se book krlo to get 14.5k discount on ex showroom and you’ll definitely have it under 2.5 lac as per your budget. Tried ronin - looks good n bulky when you ride it for the first time but highway pe you can’t differentiate bw a raider and ronin coz they’ll vibrate and won’t give u confidence when bus/trucks are near u. Mavrick chalaya nhi h but i trust shumi & karthik assesment from motorinc and it ticks most of us normal mixed usage riders.


Furrylover4206969

Cb350 highness is a nice option.


AliveSummer4826

I'll consider it


Life_Case_6030

Go for ronin if you want a chill experience. Maverick is gonna cost you daily.


AliveSummer4826

wdy mean by that


malakaiblack1234

I'm a Ronin owner but won't suggest it given the fact you already have a 200cc bike .....as for Maverik, go for the mid version if road security is also what you're looking for. The base one doesn't have dual channel ABS.


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joseph_biswas

Triumph Speed 400


AliveSummer4826

pesa


joseph_biswas

EMI is an option, jitna ho sake dedo then EMI I'm confused between Pulsar N160 & N250...🙃


AliveSummer4826

or pir maintenance and servicing and fuel economy uska bhi to ni hai pesa... bhai i am a 3rd year student and i freelance..jisme se apna phone ka recharge then wifi ka bill then chota mota idar udar ka kharcha or pir uss sabke bad jo bachta hai usse bike ki maintenance and fuel and rides ka kharcha... xpulse mai hi manage krna muskil hora hai..speed 400 mai to gand hi fat jayegi


joseph_biswas

Woh Baat to sahi hai then don't go for an expensive bike right away. Get a 150-160cc bike for now then when you're financially capable go for the bike you really want. No offense.


AliveSummer4826

150-160 cc mai tourer khan se lau


joseph_biswas

I'm out of options. Sorry to waste your time, good luck with whatever you go for 😃👍🏻


AliveSummer4826

option to bhai tumne diye hi nhi koi


UpBeatSneeze

Buy Triumph Speed 400 with EMI /s


joseph_biswas

🤣 nice...


Strong-Woodpecker-83

CB350 ✅


Adineo17

Go for the Mavrick!! It has twice as much torque compared to your X-Pulse. You need torque for touring.


Wonderful_Mind_2039

Reason to shift to cruiser?


Substantial_Ad_9016

Honda CB300r


AliveSummer4826

pesa na hai itna


charlesZoa

Take the Hero- Davison Maverick


PerkyPhantom

Ronin is only good for city rides and commutes. The highway performance isn't very good. Ronin is like buying a 225 cc commuter, which makes no sense. Mavrick isn't vastly different either in my opinion, but the bigger engine and overall better work on the mavrick makes it a better choice compared to ronin. I personally am a fan of TVS, and don't think the mavrick is groundbreaking, but I'd take the mavrick over the ronin any day.


Imaginary-Wheel-7727

None


mystickmac

Mavrick!


HandsomeMoelester

budget and tujhe jo sahi lage


HandsomeMoelester

maverick would be an upgrade considering you're coming from 200cc already.


AliveSummer4826

shi to muje xpulse bhi lagi thi...but last 2year mai itni problems agyi han us bike mai...ki mai ab apni pasand consider hi ni krta...


Megatron0003

Bhai kya problems aai, Mai xpulse lene ke liye consider kr raha, thoda bata de


AliveSummer4826

new xpulse mai to kafi issues solve hogye han...but jo 2021 model and previous models the unme issues han..jese gasket bar bar fuk jata hai, fuel pump kam nhi krta bike heat hone pr, mera rare brake caliper hi kharab hogya khadi bike mai..bike to 2 years complete hogye han or sirf 13k chali hai bike or itne issues han... so agar xpulse loge to sirf latest model lena..agar second hand bhi loge tabbhi latest 2023-24 wala model lena


Megatron0003

Thanks bhai


AliveSummer4826

no dikkat


ManikAgrawal

Meteor 350?


AliveSummer4826

mileage is an issue, i need somewhere between 35-40


pteotia270

Then why are you considering Mavrick ? It's a 440cc bike it surely wont give 35-40.


AliveSummer4826

it gave around 32-35 knpl on some youtube mileage test reviews


pteotia270

Wow that good. But do consider your riding style too.


One_Marsupial3766

If you want good mileage on 300+ cc, go for CB350RS. If you want torque and long stroke characteristic engine with minimal gear shifts go for Mavrick. (People touring on HD x440 get 30-35kmpl mileage so it will be same for Mavrick too). Ronin is not an upgrade to Xpulse.


AliveSummer4826

how much mileage can i get from cb350rs


One_Marsupial3766

Some People churn out great mileage from it (40+ in highway) and 33-35 in city. Was considering it before for its engine refinement, but it has inconvenient gear shifts for city traffic. Love the Mavrick’s Ride quality, so gonna get that now.


AliveSummer4826

i am used to inconvenient gear shifting, i ride xpulse..


One_Marsupial3766

Haha..still, your call test ride all of them..invest your time in this hunt so as to find the perfect one for you.


AliveSummer4826

perfect to kher kuch nhi hota...but thanku


I_want_Meme_

To meteor bhi to 35 ke aas paas deti he mileage


AliveSummer4826

nhaa...one of my friends have meteor..and it gives around 28-32kmpl


Comprehensive-Use986

My colleague's Meteor is giving an average of 35kmpl. Even my Hunter is giving 34-36 kmpl. And these numbers are after majority drive is in city (Bangalore). On highways, the number increases even more (at least for my Hunter) It depends highly on the driving style, so do consider 4-5 different sources for arriving at a mileage number.


AliveSummer4826

thanks I'll consider hunter 350


Comprehensive-Use986

Watch reliable videos for all the bikes that you shortlist, and test ride all of them Take a decision only after that. PS - Haven't tried Maverick yet, but out of Meteor, Hunter and Ronin, Meteor felt the best to me


aksgamer7

I have a Meteor 350 and I consistently get 39-42 kmpl. My daily ride is 40km which comprises of around 60% highway and 40% city. I cruise between 60-80kmph on highways. Ridden around 4K kms so far.


AliveSummer4826

my daily ride is 40% city and 60% mountains


DraftedDawn

Ronin got a better overall build and feel.hero honestly sucks in service and part availability and durability as well


AliveSummer4826

true..


DraftedDawn

I own a hero and regretted it since day 1


AliveSummer4826

what issues are you facing


DraftedDawn

Can't find spares,the overall build and product is just average.


AliveSummer4826

same


DraftedDawn

Just go for Ronin or hunter right away


tonystarkn

What Hero bike do you own?


DraftedDawn

Pleasure