Best commuter bike on Reddit
190 reviews from r/indianbikes, r/bikecommuting, r/SuggestAMotorcycle and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Honda
4.4
(27)
"Best with great milage"
"Would be great in the city."
"The perfect commuter bike. Super agile, just enough power. Integrated storage."
"It's larger than you want but it's a great commuter and I used it all last winter in Toronto"
"Preferably the DCT. Automatic transmission."
"Sp125 bro"
"SP125, i am using daily for 90km"
"Honda Shine 125, the splendor looks dated and Shine offers better comfort and power."
"Splendor+ is a great bike, no doubt. But Shine125 or SP125 or Unicorn are good too!"
"Splendor Plus without a doubt. No other 100/125cc comes even close to it in terms of ride quality."
#2
Suzuki
4.5
(12)
"The two best commuter bikes imo."
"Of course."
"Its rider position is more upright than the sport bikes."
"I think there should be a sticky post here that for 99% of posts that the SV650 or FZ6 is the answer."
"Comfortable, light, sporty, but super cheap."
"Perfect commuter, power is a great balance between approachable and fun."
"V-Strom 650 easily fits the bill. It's quite narrow, not too heavy, reliable and a bigger front wheel always helps with poor roads."
"Could get an sv650s/sf"
"Suzuki Van Van, a FI model."
"Got a great 70's vibe could open up a bit of adventuring."
#3
Hero
4.5
(11)
"Splendor should be the best commuter bike."
"Splendor is a lovely bike to learn, crash, begin with!"
"Bro I purchased hf deluxe canvas best decision taken by me 99cc bike touch 100kmh and 60km+ mileage"
"Splendor Plus without a doubt. No other 100/125cc comes even close to it in terms of ride quality, reliability and overall performance."
"Splendor is GOAT man. Don't even look for other options if he's fine with this bike."
"I'm considering buying a new commuter bike for my dad, and my initial choice is the Hero Splendor Plus."
"You can check the following bikes to start your search with: splendor/ passion 125 cc, glamour 125 cc, shine 125 cc, star city..etc."
"Hero Xtreme 125r or Bajaj Pulsar 125/150. Both are good bikes."
"Hero splendor or platina. Discover also okay"
"According to me. I mean just me. I can list out top 3. Hero Xtreme 125."
#4
Trek
4.4
(11)
"I like basic hybrids for commuting; Trek FX, Giant Escape, Cannondale Quick."
"Trek District 4 is pretty cool."
"I have a Trek FX 2 and I love it."
"Trek FX3 or Dual Sport 3. Both hybrid bikes with 1x drivetrains."
"I have ridden Giants cross City and Trek FX 2"
"I’m happy with FX trek for 5km commute"
"I just got a trek FX 2 at Greggs the other day! $650 for the bike itself."
"You can get a brand new previous gen Trek FX for less than the current gen right now."
"You can get something like a rim brake Trek FX for as little as $150-200 in good shape."
"For longer rides, fitness hybrids, Trek FX, Specialized Sirrus, Cannondale Quick."
#5
Brompton
4.8
(9)
"For commuting and final destination storage: A brompton."
"The best commuter bike IMO is a Brompton."
"Brompton wins hands down."
"If money isn’t a factor, Brompton is the way. Super light, quickest fold."
"I'm quite happy for my commute of 20 minutes biking, 10-minute metro ride and another 20 minutes on the bike."
"Getting a Brompton -- if it's fits -- is a no brainer."
"I love my Brompton and got it for its great portability."
"Bike-Metra-Bike screams for a folding bike just for the 'you can't ever turn me away'-ness regarding Metra."
"Perhaps a Brompton ?"
#6
Marin
4.5
(8)
"I just bought a Marin DSX 1. It's a flat-bar gravel bike, but I bought it as a commuter/all-rounder."
"I love a bike like a Marin Larkspur for commuting in Seattle!"
"Marin Fairfax 1 is my standard suggestion, but your local bike shop should have equivalent options."
"I love it."
"I’m by no means an expert but if you want new, have you considered a Marin Bikes Fairfax 1?"
"Both look solid, if you go for the Marin, get fenders."
"My vote is for the Marin"
"I personally like the Muirwoods because of the 1x10 system, the new head tube angle and the 700c wheels."
#7
Yamaha
4.4
(7)
"MT07 has pretty plush suspension and is a riot to rip on. Plus they are lightweight"
"I loved her :-) I’m 5’2 with teenie short legs."
"Lovely retro looking machine with modern reliability."
"Great for your height, beautiful engine."
"For bike I hv two suggestions in terms of commuter bike and in budget. 1. Unicorn 2. FZ FI"
"Look at a nice naked bike, mt07, mt09"
"Felt like I had my knees around my ears."
#8
Giant
4.5
(6)
"Giant Cross City takes my vote - Picked one up 2 years ago for $800"
"You could get a brand new Giant Escape for $350 that would be exactly what you're looking for."
"For commuters, I always recommend ppl to check Giant Escape and Trek FX 1st."
"I recommend an entry level giant revolt or defy."
"I have ridden Giants cross City and Trek FX 2"
"Go on FB Marketplace and look for a used hybrid. Something like a Giant Escape."
#9
Honda NC750X
4.8
(5)
"Honda NC750x, and it aint even close"
"If you go with the nc750X, I recommend DCT."
"Honda nc750x great fuel economy, trunk, great torque, Honda reliability also available with DCT automatic"
"The perfect bike for that."
"Honda NC750x."
#10
TVS
4.0
(6)
"Pulsar N250/RTR 200. Both of em are fairly agile and flickable in the city."
"You can even check out the TVS raider coz it's a 125cc and it has some sporty looks to it."
"You can even check out the TVS raider coz it's a 125cc and it has some sporty looks to it."
"TVS radeon, CT125x both for retro looks. SP125/160 are also nicer options."
"TVs raider in my opinion is such great value for money and also fun when you need it to be."
"Tvs radeon"
#11
Kawasaki Ninja 650
4.5
(4)
"Ninja 650. I love my commutes on the highway and it costs minimal to run."
"Kawasaki ninja 650. Z650 or z650rs."
"Get a Ninja 650"
"TLDR - get a Ninja 650"
#12
Specialized
4.5
(4)
"I'd get a Specialized Sirrus 1.0. Should be $400 to $500 brand new, gives you 2 x 8 gearing."
"I recently picked up a few years old Specialized Sirrus for commuting."
"He has a Specialized Sirrus X and we recently picked up a Norco flat bar."
"Specialized also offer the same kind of deal on their Sirrus lineup."
#13
Kawasaki Versys 650
4.3
(4)
"My friend, you want a Versys 650."
"Versys 650"
"Versys owner, more than capable on the highway."
"Versys 650 can be had used for like 5K"
#14
Pulsar
4.0
(4)
"What about pulsar 125? Your good old friend"
"Pulser 125 is one of those bikes every uncle will be happy with."
"Pulsar is good choice
Sp125 too"
"Pulsars are the best in this segment."
#15
Priority
4.3
(3)
"Priority 600, great bike reasonable price and almost bomb proof."
"Priority 600."
"I would do a titanium build based on the priority 600."
#16
Surly
4.0
(3)
"The Surly Preamble comes in under $1k, and is a pretty solid bike for the money."
"Surly bicycles"
"Surly bikes has the Preamble on sale right now."
#17
Apollo
5.0
(2)
"I have an Apollo (aluminum) and I love it. Great in snow. Fast. Comfortable."
"I have an Apollo (aluminum) and I love it. Great in snow. Fast. Comfortable."
#18
Honda Grom
5.0
(2)
"I love my Grom - reliable, simple, cheap, easy to ride & fun."
"I would say, Honda Grom or a cruiser-type motorcycle."
#19
Triumph
5.0
(2)
"I think this is where a previous generation shines."
"Triumph street triple ❤️"
#20
Specialized Sirrus
5.0
(2)
"Trek FX, Specialized Sirrus, Cannondale Quick all start around $500 for rim brakes and $600 for disc brakes."
"Specialized has some of its Sirrus models on sale now. The Sirrus is a great choice for road and pavement."
#21
Yamaha Tenere 700
5.0
(2)
"Look at the Yamaha Tenere T7. It's specs are so much more impressive."
"Tenere 700."
#22
Honda Monkey
5.0
(2)
"Honda Monkey!"
"Honda Monkey."
#23
Jamis
5.0
(2)
"Best commuter I've had, by far."
"That thing is indestructible and so reliable."
#24
Cube
4.5
(2)
"Offers exceptionally lightweight with nice cushy tires and internal belt drive."
"Cube Hyde Pro or Boardman URB 8.9"
#25
Triban
4.5
(2)
"The tribans are probably the best value bikes you can get out there."
"Got a mate who has a Triban and says it’s pretty good for him."
#26
Bajaj
4.5
(2)
"For the 100cc Sector, get the Platina, available with ABS."
"Bajaj platina"
#27
Fuji
4.5
(2)
"Fuji is lovely"
"The Fugi looks great."
#28
Mutt Mongrel
4.0
(2)
"Pre-owned Mutt Mongrel."
"On top of the Mutts, have a look a bluroc, AJSs and I think even Lexmoto does one with a café or scrambler look."
#29
Dutch Style Bike
4.0
(2)
"Dutch style upright with top shelf components."
"You want a dutch style bike. Inexpensive, reliable, cheap and a rack to take your backpack off your back."
#30
Honda SP125
4.0
(2)
"Pillion - SP125 (Bland looks really old design, reliable engine, good service)"
"For a budget commuter SP125 will always be my pick."
#31
Suzuki V-Strom 650
4.0
(2)
"VStrom 650"
"Sounds like the bike you're looking for is the V Strom 650."
#32
Spot Acme
4.0
(2)
"[Spot Acme.](https://spotbikes.com/collections/bikes/products/acme-bike) (OK, not super-lightweight, but quality components.)"
"Quality components and Spot has been making high-end bikes for years."
#33
Suzuki SV650
4.0
(2)
"SV650 is dirt cheap and everywhere. Upwards of 50mpg."
"SV650, VStrom, Rebel 500, Versys, Moto Guzzi V7, NC750/CB500X."
#34
Shine
4.0
(2)
"Can't go wrong with Shine"
"If the build quality of your dad is good then go for shine 125 if not then go for shine 100....."
#35
Yamaha FJR1300
5.0
(1)
"Get an older FJR1300. It will eat the miles with ease and a relatively cheap service schedule."
#36
Marathon Bike
5.0
(1)
"I still have never had a single puncture with my marathons (fingers crossed.)"
#37
Bingham Bikes
5.0
(1)
"A custom titanium midtail class 3 ecargo bike built by Bingham Bikes."
#38
Honda NC750
5.0
(1)
"The same answer as it always is: NC750"
#39
Honda Africa Twin
5.0
(1)
"Africa twin, I do 75 miles each commuting to London and is the bike."
#40
Tern
5.0
(1)
"Tern quick haul is what you want as a regular bike."
#41
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
5.0
(1)
"I went with a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. It’s perfect."
#42
Gazelle C380+
5.0
(1)
"It's lovely and checks all your boxes."
#43
Ti Tourer
5.0
(1)
"I love my Ti Tourer with Di2 for commuting."
#44
Yamaha MT-09
5.0
(1)
"Commuted for 6 years on my MT09, was perfect."
#45
Abus
4.0
(1)
"For safety you'd may want to look at abus pro tectif frame locks that can be a nice addition."
#46
80s-90s Mountain Bike
4.0
(1)
"Most co-ops have an abundance of 80s-90s mountain bikes that would be perfect for commuting on."
#47
Local Bike Shop
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend going to your local bike shop."
#48
Entry Level Bike
4.0
(1)
"It's a good entry level bike. It already has mudgards which are important for commuting imo."
#49
Wilde
4.0
(1)
"Wilde Supertramp."
#50
Single Speed Bike
4.0
(1)
"I’d buy a single speed bike with gravel tires."
#51
Canyon
4.0
(1)
"I’m really happy with my Canyon Commuter 7."
#52
Honda SP160
4.0
(1)
"Try new Honda Sp160."
#53
Bajaj CT 110
4.0
(1)
"Bajaj CT 110, the rest of the money invest in getting a good helmet."
#54
Retrospec
4.0
(1)
"Retrospec Beaumont 8-speed is a solid choice."
#55
Old Track Frame Bike
4.0
(1)
"One is a single speed old track frame bike."
#56
Public
4.0
(1)
"Public C9 Aluminum is a good option."
#57
BMW
4.0
(1)
"They are very cool bikes, and good for tall people."
#58
Bike Shop
4.0
(1)
"I would go to a bike shop. it would be a good step to test for your size."
#59
Lekker
4.0
(1)
"The Lekker bikes have some swanky commuter options."
#60
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Good value light bikes and generally pretty good service when I've been in."
#61
Pashley
4.0
(1)
"This bike has been tempting me but I really don't need it."
#62
Chinese Bike
3.0
(1)
"I have one and it has a 2 year warranty and has been fine commuting 20 miles daily through London all year round."
#63
Mountain Bike
3.0
(1)
"Maybe a mountain bike which I usually don’t recommend but they are much easier to ride."
#64
Norco
3.0
(1)
"I ended up selling it and got a Norco hybrid."
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