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MG · 04-12-2011, 11:31 AM

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**sooraj_vs** · 04-12-2011, 12:03 PM

My vote goes for the TBTS.

1. Touring - Ride it till your butt aches.
2. Good build - No need to say on engine part, its rock solid. Build quality of other parts could have been much better for the price.
3. FE - Awesome I would say. >= 38 average guaranteed.
4. Comfort - Take a test ride. For me, its damn comfy, should be for you too, as am 5' 9"

One more thing. When buying a bike, go for the one your heart says. Dont listen too much to your brain..

**shrinathrao** · 04-12-2011, 12:31 PM

Get a R15 dude, its the perfect bike what you wish for and its a long lasting companion.

**Reiziger** · 04-12-2011, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by sooraj_vs View Post

My vote goes for the TBTS.

1. Touring - Ride it till your butt aches.
2. Good build - No need to say on engine part, its rock solid. Build quality of other parts could have been much better for the price.
3. FE - Awesome I would say. >= 38 average guaranteed.
4. Comfort - Take a test ride. For me, its damn comfy, should be for you too, as am 5' 9"

One more thing. When buying a bike, go for the one your heart says. Dont listen too much to your brain..

See, I have heard of the Enfields in general being a slight pain maintenance wise specially for relative new comers to the biking world. I'd rather not be in a jungle with my bike refusing to start up. Also, if I am considering the TB350, what about the classic 500 with the saddle seat?

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

Get a R15 dude, its the perfect bike what you wish for and its a long lasting companion.

I have to concur that Yamaha have great build quality, as is with Honda, however, isn't the R15 more of a sports segment bike? Which basically translates into a lower back pain on long tours? Also, the fuel efficiency is less than that of the classic 500 if I am not mistaken?

EDIT: I need a decision quick, and all of a sudden the the ZMA and the ZMR are options too, but the pending change of hh to hero, and ZMAs expensive spares as well as the pricing of the ZMR really raise questions.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-13-2011, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Reiziger View Post

I have to concur that Yamaha have great build quality, as is with Honda, however, isn't the R15 more of a sports segment bike? Which basically translates into a lower back pain on long tours?

I don't recommend you R15 as you are 5.9,You will not be comfortable i think...

I need a decision quick, and all of a sudden the the ZMA and the ZMR are options too, but the pending change of hh to hero, and ZMAs expensive spares as well as the pricing of the ZMR really raise questions.

My vote goes for a ZMA-R ,ZMR has high maintenance cost than ZMA-R.

**Satyamzma** · 04-13-2011, 11:49 AM

look for Karizma & P220

**sooraj_vs** · 04-13-2011, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Reiziger View Post

See, I have heard of the Enfields in general being a slight pain maintenance wise specially for relative new comers to the biking world. I'd rather not be in a jungle with my bike refusing to start up. Also, if I am considering the TB350, what about the classic 500 with the saddle seat?

Yea, Enfields can sometimes bug you when it comes to maintenance. Its always good to have a trusted and skilled mech in your friends list. Also, the RE service aint so great. (atleast here). Most often, people depend on good local mechs than service centers.

Regarding C5, its my personnel favorite (although I m not an RE fan). If budget permits, and you can cope with service issues, look no further.

BTW, why dont you look at the CBR 250..? C5 and baby blade (standard) comes at comparable price point.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-13-2011, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by sooraj_vs View Post

Yea, Enfields can sometimes bug you when it comes to maintenance. Its always good to have a trusted and skilled mech in your friends list. Also, the RE service aint so great. (atleast here). Most often, people depend on good local mechs than service centers.

Did the new bullet classic have the maintenance problem?

**khush** · 04-13-2011, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Reiziger View Post

I am looking to buy my first official motorcycle in the coming may-june months.
Have owned a 1987 nv(sold now) and a scooty. My first biking experience was on a Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber classic and post which I have ridden a Splendor.
Now, my MAIN criteria for the bike would be -
1) Long distance touring.
2) Good build.
3) Fuel efficiency.
4) Comfortable.

I am 5'9'' and also want that I should be in a condition to self service my bike to an extent(riding through areas with no easy mechanic availability.)
Being an avid Royal Enfield fan(and also having never have ridden one), I did shortlist the Thunderbird, however keeping in mind that a Pulsar 220 would be considerably cheaper, it is also an option. Although budget really isn't a worry but, if I can get a motorcycle that can serve my purpose well, and yet be cheaper, then sure.

Now I'd be glad to consider the 150cc segment bikes too, like the R15, Apache, FZ series, however i believe they tend to be a tad bit underpowered for series touring.

I have tried to make this post as detailed as possible, but would be MORE than happy to answer any further questions regarding the same.

Looking forward to your opinions.

I would say try the new RTR abs...
quick,flikable...gr8 look...mileage 35-40...

But a thunderbird is.....comfort tourer...no doubt bout tat....also try Karizma...decide ur choice...u wanna tourer or sporty bike...?

**sooraj_vs** · 04-13-2011, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Did the new bullet classic have the maintenance problem?

I have two friends at college. 1 using 9 months old standard UCE and the other, 11 months old Electra. And I too use these bikes. I mean, take them for long rides.
They need to ride 80 kms up and down to get their bikes serviced. And they both quarrel with service staff each time. One's carb was messed up like hell, other's battery went kaput in the middle of nowhere, mirriors feel apart, silencer cracked so and so..

So both of them now go to a trusted mech near our college. (This mech used to service the diesel bullet one's dad used when he was in college

)

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-13-2011, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by sooraj_vs View Post

I have two friends at college. 1 using 9 months old standard UCE and the other, 11 months old Electra. And I too use these bikes. I mean, take them for long rides.
They need to ride 80 kms up and down to get their bikes serviced. And they both quarrel with service staff each time. One's carb was messed up like hell, other's battery went kaput in the middle of nowhere, mirriors feel apart, silencer cracked so and so..

So both of them now go to a trusted mech near our college. (This mech used to service the diesel bullet one's dad used when he was in college

)

So its the problem with the SVC,right?Not the bike's problem

**sooraj_vs** · 04-13-2011, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

So its the problem with the SVC,right?Not the bike's problem

Yep. Correct. The bike is great, but service isn't..

**princesirohi** · 04-13-2011, 02:21 PM

hey guys, why are we suggesting him all bigger capacity bikes??

he has clearly mentioned in his requirements that fuel economy should be good, and 35-45 kmpl is not good fuel economy as per indian market. i think he want atleast 50kmpl.

i think he should go for some good 150-160 CC bikes if he wants FE of 45-50kmpl otherwise all previous suggestions hold good.

**eliksir** · 04-13-2011, 04:00 PM

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