avi550m

Hi everybody

I have been an ardent follower of xbhp for the past 6 months, and have gone through a lot of threads on this forum regarding which bike to buy. However, I am still confused about my first bike, (as I have never driven a two-wheeler before). Hence I need your expertise on recommending a new bike.

Facts: I am 25 and have never learnt to drive a two-wheeler, though I can drive a car and have a LMV license. My new place of work entails commuting about 10km one way during rush hour traffic. Also, I will have to carry some books/laptop in my backpack almost every day, which will ad to the weight. I am 5'7" tall. Also, can I learn driving after buying the vehicle or is there any way I can learn to drive a two-wheeler, get a license first and then buy the vehicle.

My budget is max 55-60k (OTR Bangalore). BTW, I think prices are higher by a few thousands here compared to other cities.

P.S. Need a reasonably reliable vehicle, as I can't go to the mechanic every week.

I initially narrowed down the choices:
1. TVS Wego:
Pros: + It's a scooter, so no gears (a boon in stop and go traffic).
+ Can carry more stuff and be used for the weekly shopping.
+ Probably best for a new rider
Cons: - Small fuel tank means visiting the petrol bunk every 10 days
- Fuel Efficiency of a scooter will be around 40kmpl (and with petrol prices in Bangalore set to tough 72kmpl, it will be more expensive to run).
- Not very good at pulling up slopes (e.g. Flyovers) (Is this true).
Note: I have shortlisted Wego as Activa is as usual a 100 day wait, and I wanted the better ride quality.

2. Honda Twister:
+ Looks great
+ Got good reviews
+ Fuel Efficiency
+ Honda quality
- Is a bike (clutch-gears)
- Probably not the most comfortable in heavy traffic?
- Honda Service?

3. Yamaha SS125:
+ Built tough
+ Smooth engine
+ Comfortable bike
- Still a bike (gears)
- A bit too much of a left-field option?

4. TVS Jive:
+ Comfortable bike
+ Best of both worlds (FE of bike + No clutch)
- FE lower than 100cc bikes
- Still not as practical as a scooter

5. Any Hero Honda 100cc (Splendor/Passion):
+ Reliable
+ FE
- Still a bike (gears)
- Bland and boring

Would really appreciate some help from you guys. Thank You

sunilg

Query approved.

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Vishwas Bharadwaj

You have asked this in TBHP too right?And as the members there have suggested,the current best option for you is either an aviator or a Wego.If you have Suzuki Authorised service center near your home[which is likely as you are in B'lore]consider the Access.Don't go for the Activa/Dio as they do not have telescopic front suspensions(?) which makes the ride a bit harsh and the M&M scooters as they do not have Authorized centers all around.The Wego and Aviator are very good but the Aviator edges the Wego out on the braking front and brand value(The Wego is as reliable as a Honda!).
Hope this helps,
Regards,

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adarsh1398

First of all, welcome to xBhp mate...

Secondly, why are you so afraid of using clutch/gears??? both bikes and scooters have their own pros and cons. so decide accordingly keeping your priorities in order, whether you want FE as a top priority or comfort in traffic. If it is FE you want, then go ahead with any bike you have listed,,if it is comfort in traffic then let me tell you, comfort is a relative term, it depends how much you can bear. though gearless scooters are easier to ride in heavy,stop-go traffic, even a bike is not bad either.

Regarding learning to ride,,I would suggest to get hold of any of your friend and start taking lessons. then go for a test ride of the bikes you have listed and then go for the one that suits you best.

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sooraj_vs

I second that.

Riding a geared bike in traffic is not that hard. Infact, I often find it a boon to have a clutch. So, I would recommend you buying a bike.
But first, get hold of an old bike from your friends, and a friend to teach you, then its only a Sunday afternoon before you start feeling the fun of riding.
Choose any 100-125 cc bike, like a Honda Shine or Yamaha SS125 as u mentioned.

If you are real-bent over scooters, go for either Aviator or Wego. I find both equally good. Take a TD and find for yourself.

And get hold of your license before going for anything - be it a bike or a scooter. xBhp doesn't promote riding without a license.

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shrinathrao

Check Mahindra Rodeo, its a very good scooter and complete VFM.

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vipin_s

Go for Dio, easy to use, 35-40kmpl, if you are worried about Honda svc, I can tell you one don't need Honda svc(after free svc) you can buy Honda spares and fix it by any roadside mechanic, it will last vey long, it's very reliable as well.

Satyamzma

Twister will be best for stop & go traffic.....its fun to ride bike....

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accelerator

if you have not bought the bike yet then you may consider tvs jive autoclutch and loads of torque.though i cant see them here in lucknow but may be a solution to your problem as you are dwindling between scooter and bike. i have also seen underseat storage in jive that may also be useful.

vrugonnab

Scooter is a better choice for your requirements.. since it'll have storage space to keep your stuff. You can go for TVS wego/Suzuki Access...

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