THE BATTLE OF CRUISER-COMMUTERS
BBC TopGear India|November 2024
WHO DOES THE BEST COMMUTER WORK WHILE NOT BEING A TRUE COMMUTER MOTORCYCLE?
AKAASH BHADRA
THE BATTLE OF CRUISER-COMMUTERS

The 2 lakh price point is among the most contested market segments in the two-wheeler industry today. Every manufacturer is trying to bring in the biggest single-cylinder engine that they can provide at the price point and merge it with their understanding of what style of motorcycling they should be offering. This need for the perfect concoction has given rise to A LOT of motorcycles in this segment, with different flavors and offerings. Here is where the two contenders of today come in place.

On one side you have the Hero Maverick 440, the motorcycle that started the whole 400cc – 2 Lakh segment. It is a capable and honest motorcycle, that devoids itself of anything excess to remain true and simple for the customer. And on the other hand, you have the Triumph Speed T4, a motorcycle that carries the badge of a premium motorcycle company and is also the smallest child in the Triumph family.

Both these motorcycles are detuned versions of their other siblings… But do they take away anything from the experience? Well, I can tell you one thing. According to us, The Speed T4 is a better motorcycle than the Speed 400! Shocked? Read more to find out!

Design

Well to start off with, these two motorcycles don’t bring a lot of attributes in this segment. They both are commuter motorcycles who are trying to wear a Cruiser cape, in order to make things interesting for potential buyers.

This story is from the November 2024 edition of BBC TopGear India.

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