johnsingam

I was planning to buy a used RX(reason is i have a very low budget ). my exact reason is to make a street fighter. want high torque(fast 0-80kmph). also like to learn some stunts. SRIRAM E-Funds(many said this too) from x-bhp advised me that having 2 strokes is little painfull. can everyone tell 3 advantage and 3 dis-advantage of getting 2 strokes. all 2 strokers, kindly add ur part.

Aryan

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aargee

Why only 3, why not 5 or 2?

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jasmeetsinghchawla

It is one of the best things to own a 2 stroke bike. About the pain, i owned a Yamaha RXZ for 4 years and CBZ and An Apache after than my trips to the service centre were way less on the Yamaha just because it did not have niggling issues of both the other bikes. And when i say that i use the bikes really hard on poor roads, hard driving on highways and occasional stunting too. Only problem i face was worn out piston rings after 20000 kms in the Yamaha. But the Apache's rings were worn out after 10 k kms, CBZ's Clutch were gone in 8k kms. There is no extra pain involved in using a 2 stroker except higher fuel bills.

prakhararya

Pros

1. Mad acceleration (0-80)
2. Unintentional Pop ups
3. Nothing can be compared to low end torque of 2 strokes

Cons

1. 2T Mix petrol ( Good 2T Oil )
2. Frequent Visits to Mechanic or you should be DIY fan
3. Parts availability (Rx 100 parts are the most expansive after Ninja 250 r ( Except RD )

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shamanthnv

Advantage:
1. Rocketing initial pickup.
2. Light weight.
3. Racing sound, especially if you tweak muffler a bit.
4. RX maintenance is low, if regular servicing id done.

Disadvantage:
1. Pick up is pretty less when in doubles and bit of a pain in doubles.
2. Have to keep filling 2T oil, if oil pump malfunction or dries up then engine is gone.
3. When buying RX check for engine, if you find slight sound or doubt avoid buying.

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aargee

Sorry @Prakhararya that I need to disagree with few things...
One can always use the side tank

Well, Rx is almost a non maintainance motorcycle; No frequent visit to mechanic is required as...
- no tappets to be adjusted
- no timing chain adjustments

All it needs is oil change, filter cleanup, tighten cables & brakes about once in 3000 (per YMIS) or can yield upto 5K kms.

Which part are you talking about? Could you be specific? I find most parts are expensive when compared to B.A.L, but less than H.H or Honda.

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NitinGirish

If you are trying to make a thought out/logical decision, then you shouldn't be buying an RX at all. Unless you are really a nut like most of us 2-strokers there is really no point.

It is indeed a good bike to do stunting on. But how would you manage the maintenance? Silly stuff like blinker stay (indicator rubber) is becoming difficult to find!

It maybe cheap to buy an RX but to run it its not cheap. In my humble opinion, you are better of buying an entry level four stroke.

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aargee

Well said @Nitin

+1

+1; Pulsar 150 is good one to begin with; atleast, that's what most stunters in India use.

Add to that one more point, do you want to enjoy riding or stunting the bike often or spend time at the garage? Alternatively, you can avoid visiting garage by a complete overhaul that is bound to cost a bomb.

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gsferrari

If you have a low budget then a used Pulsar 180 is your ticket. RX135s are getting expensive to buy when you WANT to buy and difficult to sell when you WANT to sell

Best is to buy one when someone else wants to sell so it works out cheap. Parts are available but can get expensive. Very robust engines and reliability issues are mainly due to incorrect operation and negligence.

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