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Old 01-29-2010, 12:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
arnuld
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I have seen several kind of bikes and confused on some categorization of them, here is what I have deduced:

  • Heavy Bikes: These bikes have been desigend to run slowly, with passion of looking around while you drive. They may or may not have have much pick-up, they are high on CCs and have masculine looks. Sitting posture is quite upright. examples: Enfield Bullt, Bajaj Avenger, Yamaha MT01.
  • Sporty Bikes: These bikes are designed to run fast, sporty looks , they may or may not high on CCs but they definitely have lot of pick-up. You can't look around, just have to focus. Sitting posturem is arched. examples Kawasaki Ninja, Yamaha YZF-R1, ZMR, Pulsar 220 DTS-i
  • General Bikes: Designed for general use, average CCs, average pickup, good mileage but not head-turners. Good for persons who just want a commuter.

Now I want to know, to what category Suzuki Shogun and Samurai belong. Mostly I like Heavy Bikes, Sporty are not to my taste and General ones are known as time-pass in my language. I like Shogun and Samurai (hate RX100/135) but they are no longer manufactured, what new bikes will fit in the same unnamed category ? (want to buy one)

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