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Hi, I need a bike with the following requirements
I’m a complete noob in the biking world, don’t have much idea about the engine fineness, gearbox smoothness, just know the basics mileage, cc stuff. So consider this one as my first bike. I’m a very conservative rider so I feel I can maintain it very well hence maintenance is secondary. So far I was riding my friend’s RX100, it was surely a pleasure but was bit heavy on my pocket with mileage of around 20-25kmpl, hence this quest.
Last week, TR Discover DST-Si, but I’m not able to make out anything as there was heavy chaos on the road. I’ll again go for the TR this weekend. My research so far looking at the various sources,
1: Bajaj Discover DTS-Si
(+) 5 gears, High mileage
(-) Only 94cc, No disc, Bajaj name, Skinny tires
2: TVS Star City 110
(+) Got this one from xBhp thread
(-) No 5th gear, TVS A.S.S.
3: Suzuki Zeus
(+) 5 gears, 125cc, Disc, MRF tires (not sure if it’s a plus)
(-) Underpowered considering 125cc, Suzuki A.S.S., 52k OTR Mumbai
4: Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si
(+) Again 5 gears, 135 cc, Disc, bit better in looks
(-) Bit over budget, Mileage comparing it with Discover
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5: Yamaha Gladiator
(+) 5 gears, Yamaha, all praise from different forums/persons
(-) Mileage, Maintenance, Yamaha A.S.S.
- Should be the best VFM in its segment.
- Daily travel of around 25+ km, so mileage is of importance along with the riding comfort. Occasional outing on weekends.
- Should be mostly on highway, so might need the 5th gear, but not so sure...
- Looks doesn’t matter much, as far as bike doesn’t look bland, should be decent enough
- Don’t want to spend beyond 50k (OTR in Mumbai), would have settled down with the 2nd hand bike, but let it be – will go for a new one.
- Power / cc: any from 100–125cc (if possible), which suits my needs.
- My stat: 180cms/ 70kg
- No HH please, no personal grudge, just don’t like them.
I’m a complete noob in the biking world, don’t have much idea about the engine fineness, gearbox smoothness, just know the basics mileage, cc stuff. So consider this one as my first bike. I’m a very conservative rider so I feel I can maintain it very well hence maintenance is secondary. So far I was riding my friend’s RX100, it was surely a pleasure but was bit heavy on my pocket with mileage of around 20-25kmpl, hence this quest.
Last week, TR Discover DST-Si, but I’m not able to make out anything as there was heavy chaos on the road. I’ll again go for the TR this weekend. My research so far looking at the various sources,
1: Bajaj Discover DTS-Si
(+) 5 gears, High mileage
(-) Only 94cc, No disc, Bajaj name, Skinny tires
2: TVS Star City 110
(+) Got this one from xBhp thread
(-) No 5th gear, TVS A.S.S.
3: Suzuki Zeus
(+) 5 gears, 125cc, Disc, MRF tires (not sure if it’s a plus)
(-) Underpowered considering 125cc, Suzuki A.S.S., 52k OTR Mumbai
4: Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si
(+) Again 5 gears, 135 cc, Disc, bit better in looks
(-) Bit over budget, Mileage comparing it with Discover
Added:
5: Yamaha Gladiator
(+) 5 gears, Yamaha, all praise from different forums/persons
(-) Mileage, Maintenance, Yamaha A.S.S.
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