Genuinely confused between two bikes and it’s driving me mad

I’m genuinely confused between Hero Xpulse 210 V and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250.

This will be my first bike, and the first long ride I’m planning is Madhya Pradesh to Ladakh (solo). After that, I want to travel across India on the same bike.

I’ve read so many reviews that now everything contradicts everything. One post says “perfect choice,” the next says “you’ll regret it.” Everyone sounds confident, no one agrees.

I don’t want the best bike on paper. I just don’t want to end up stuck somewhere far from home thinking I made the wrong call.

If you were in my place, what would you pick and why?