Re: Help regarding choosing a quarter litre or 300cc segment bike

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I would suggest Duke 390, but its not that comfortable on bad roads, specially when riding 2 up. It has good handling, but that's mostly due to the hard suspension.
See if that fits your need.

Re: Help regarding choosing a quarter litre or 300cc segment bike

Out of the 3 :

The duke is most equipped. Armed to the teeth with bells and whistles. Most value for money. Have niggles, check out the ownership thread. If you can live the niggles, this should be the first choice.


R3 is the most refined (being a parallel twin) and most reliable (being a Yammy). Its also the costliest, but worth the price. If the budget allows, this should be the one to choose.


310R is the newest kid on the block. A head turner through and through. Nobody can comment on the long term ownership and the reliability of the bike, but TVS is not known for making unreliable bikes. A leap of faith according to me.


To conclude all three bikes have something to offer, take test rides and choose the one that connects with you the best.

Re: Help regarding choosing a quarter litre or 300cc segment bike

Duke 390 hands down but like Ankey said it’s not niggle free. If you can ignore the negatives and brace the positives then go for it!

Re: Help regarding choosing a quarter litre or 300cc segment bike

As you ride in the highway mostly, Duke will fit the bill perfectly, but if you can extend your budget a little bit, consider twin cylinders, they're a bliss to ride