Rohit Deshmukh

Senior Road Tester & Journalist

Pune, Maharashtra

Rode his first Splendor at 17, has since put over 2 lakh km on Indian roads and still refuses to review a bike he hasn't lived with for a week.

  • 2 Lakh+ Km Tested
  • Engine Specialist
  • 14 Years Riding

Reviews by Rohit (4)

New 2026

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Naked Street · TVS

The enthusiast's 160, complete with riding modes

3.7(173 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,53,000
Used
₹82,000+
Power
17.63 PS
Mileage
43-48 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹3,921/mo

Reviewed

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Used pick

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

Cruiser · Bajaj

The cheapest way to a relaxed cruiser riding position

3.4(67 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,73,000
Used
₹62,000+
Power
19.03 PS
Mileage
38-42 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹4,433/mo

Reviewed

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Used pick

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

Cruiser · Royal Enfield

The old-school thump with a 20-litre tank

3.4(345 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,92,000
Used
₹85,000+
Power
19.8 PS
Mileage
33-37 kmpl
7 min readEMI from ₹4,920/mo

Reviewed

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New 2026

Suzuki Intruder 150

Low Seat · Suzuki

Odd-looking, but a short rider's friend in city traffic

3.8(287 reader ratings)
On-road
₹1,47,000
Used
₹58,000+
Power
13.6 PS
Mileage
40-45 kmpl
8 min readEMI from ₹3,767/mo

Reviewed

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