Best commuter bike on Reddit

187 reviews from r/indianbikes, r/SuggestAMotorcycle, r/bikecommuting and 18 more subreddits

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Honda

4.5

(24)

"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."

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."

Trek

4.3

(12)

"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."

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 ?"

Hero

4.8

(8)

"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."

"Hero splendor or platina. Discover also okay"

"Go for the HF Deluxe. It is basically just the Splendor, but cheaper."

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."

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."

Yamaha

4.5

(6)

"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."

"Look at a nice naked bike, mt07, mt09"

"Felt like I had my knees around my ears."

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

(5)

"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."

"Specialized also offer the same kind of deal on their Sirrus lineup."

"A used '90s rigid mountain bike would be good, like an old Specialized Hardrock."

#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

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."

#17

3.0

(1)

"Maybe a mountain bike which I usually don’t recommend but they are much easier to ride."

#69

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."

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