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Old 06-09-2011, 12:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am going to buy a new bike. The purpose will be commuting to work and occasional touring . Expected usage is 1000Km per month covered equally by city roads and highway. I am into thirty, 175 cm tall and weigh 65kg. So riding comfort is important and mileage too (so no more than 125 cc). Style is not that important. My budget is 60k.
Based on these I choose Honda CB Shine. But the waiting period of two months is a big let down. How is the billion riding in Shine? Is it worth a wait? What are my other options? Passion pro was also in my radar before I decided on Shine.
Help me out guys!!!
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Pulsar 135 LS, Discover 135, Suzuki Slingshot, Yamaha Gladiator
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Pulsar 135 LS, Discover 135, Suzuki Slingshot, Yamaha Gladiator
I would go with the above but the P135 would be uncomfortable for you given that your height is 175cm. I heard that the gladiator/SS has been stopped (Not sure about it). Otherwise the gladiator fits the bill. Take the D135 or slingshot as alternatives
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Discover 135 is no more in the market..! Go for Gladiator ss 125..! Rides like 150cc bike , mileage 50-55 kmpl..! Shine can fetch you around 60-62 kmpl but SS125 with added 5th gear , can cruise on highway with minimal vibrations..!
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you can also look for yamaha SZ-series considering it price and power delivery.
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The thread starter is looking in 125cc segment; not 150cc.
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The thread starter is looking in 125cc segment; not 150cc.
But he won't be opposed to a 150cc if it's reliable, stylish, frugal and costs about the same...

Yamaha SZ-X / SZ-R is a good alternative to the Shine. My vote for SZ-R.
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You can go for Discover 125/ Yamaha SS125. Discover 125 returns better mileage and is a proven bike. Yamaha SS125 is better for touring, but again if mileage is a concern then you are better off with Discover 125. Both these bikes are much better compared to Shine, as they don't vibrate at 60+ speeds, they are very good at handling & breaking. I guess Discover is something like 54k on road & Yamaha SS125 is about 58k on road.
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But he won't be opposed to a 150cc if it's reliable, stylish, frugal and costs about the same...
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(so no more than 125 cc). Style is not that important. My budget is 60k.
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