ShreyasKD

Will have to let go of the p220 for a N250 unless I get a desperate seller :P Hence hopeful on the duke pricing to be below CBR's , two distinctive rides , seem more viable.

Any other possible surprises for early next year ?

ShreyasKD

But is it worth paying almost twice the price of a p220 for only a few differences?
and as Gurveer says CBR owners dont seem to be that satisfied with their machines?!
Fingers crossed But not so sure about duke for touring as avin said it would be bunk to bunk

satyenpoojary

Keep the P220 for now. Rest we shall see.

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Varun.Lamba

Almost the same question that I asked myself when I had to choose between C250 and N250. Considering the fact that they are the same price in US and C250 ABS is around 400$ more expensive than N250. So had the price difference not been so much it would have been a tougher decision for me.

Regarding the issues people are facing with C250: Well IMO the number of people who are happy with the machine (those who don't really post much- including silent members and non members) is far far higher than the number of people who are facing major issues.

Minor issues can come with even the finest products money can buy (be it bikes or cars or phones).

C250, like any other product is a new launch worldwide so everything takes time to settle down and Honda guys have started taking care of the issues. Where as N250's been launched for few years now.

I would also like to stress: Never buy a used vehicle if you can afford a new vehicle.

Take your time and buy what suits you the best.

I personally love both N250 and C250.

No comments on the KTM from my end.

parry122

Now I am stuck with CBR & Duke, cant at all afford a Ninja.

Though in the dillema, I still have an inclination towards CBR250, for the following reasons :

1) It has a full fairing (personal choice)
2) Great mix of a tourer & track ripper (pl dont smack me for this , i tried leaning it, did well, not as good as R15 though)
3) I doubt bajaj would be able to service KTM & has very limited outlets too, but honda is a local chap now
4) Top end is whopping, and even comparable to Ninja

Pl throw some light..... and help me decide.

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sayank10

i guess you have the answer,read your post again.

about the track ripper part duke will have fair advantage than cbr.

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parry122

thanks man

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I have a CBR, I agree CBR is a perfect Balance of all.
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+1 to techfreak.

I own a CBR. I feel it is a right balance. Go for it man

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parry122

Thats quite a lot easing off my dillema, appreciated men!

And on the leaning part, i guess a rear tire change to a 150/70 soft compound from michelin or pirelli would add 10 to 15 degrees to the lean......

Any ideas on this, or any1 has done it himself, please update.

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