stnair

If you can afford the initial investment (1.5L) and running cost (30~35 kmpl), then go for Classic 500. Its much better in performance (Power and torque) than Classic 350.

I myself booked Classic 350 because I cannot afford the 500. Its the best deal I can get in terms of investment (1.1L) and running cost (45~50 kmpl). I am happy with it.

Nitin_traveller

another opinion :

1. Will I do touring or ride in city only? if touring, 500fi is better..
2. in tours, do i want to cruise at 80 OR 100-110 ?
3. On long tours, Fi is definitely a plus.. also gives better throttle response for Fi..

if i have the moolah, I would have choosen 500 fi eyes closed, because I don't like speeds below 100 (given the road) ..

wamsey

@Rizzz - Will you be doing more off-roads? or Just city and occasionally off-roads. I myself do city rides 90% of time and so opted for CL350. So it depends on two factors

1. Off road/ City: For Offroads, CL500 scores higher than CL350, for obviously more torque and displacement
2. Vitamin M.

CL500 has (or had) some FI problems at colder temperatures, which you can search in this forum. Not sure if its resolved in new units manufactured from Jan-2010.

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jd666

^^ thats due to a open loop FI system that is tuned at a hotter and lower altitude place. it will get resolved soon.

I would like to add, the 18 inch wheels, add to stability, lowering the CoG. and also that the FI system helps reduce issues with the carburettor and tuning and maintenance etc.

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Rizzz

really confusing, One can easily decide on a girl but not a Bike

wamsey

You haven't answered yet some of questions yet.

Its simple:

1. More offroad riding - go for CL500.
2. Major City riding - get CL350
3. Major City riding & if you dont mind spending extra money - go for CL500

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Rizzz

1) Daily city riding ~50 Km (Out of which 30 km would be Long stretch roads)
2) Touring Once in 2-3 months ~300Km
3) Money? if its worth.

wamsey

Bang on Target. Simple now - Go for CL500

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Rizzz

I had decided for 500 and booked it, later on there was some ifs and buts going on in my mind. Thanks for removing it. So yes its 500 now.
Thanks again all guys.

srini

congrats...do keep us posted...

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