ShreyasKD

Hey guys ,

Have talked to several people here on xBHP and else where but want a greater outlook and opinion on the issue.
Basically I want to change / upgrade my from my current bike which is a Pulsar 220F 2011 model.
Had a budget of around 2-2.5L and could extend it to get a N250 but would want to keep back some for maintenance and petrol to actually ride it and not just as a show piece.
Hence really confused should I go in for a decent/good condition second hand Ninja 250 ?
Is it worth upgrading / changing to a CBR 250 since I already have a p220 as it would'nt be much of a change?
Wait for the Duke 200 / Hyosung gt 250r / new pulsar or any other bike in this price range?
My basic requirements are a good tourer for the occasional long ride and good weekend short ride bike as I barely get much time off from my PhD . Would like to clip the top end (150-155) ever so often and mileage is a small concern although not a big one.

Options are a b*tch to choose from !

What do you guys advise me ?! Valid options ? any other suggestions ?

sunilg

Query approved.

a similar discussion is going on here,

N250 or R15 or DUKE 200

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1. Basically I want to change / upgrade my from my current bike which is a Pulsar 220F 2011 model.
2. Had a budget of around 2-2.5L and could extend it to get a N250 but would want to keep back some for maintenance and petrol to actually ride it and not just as a show piece.
Hence really confused should I go in for a decent/good condition second hand Ninja 250 ? - Avoid a second hand bike if you can afford a new one
3. Is it worth upgrading / changing to a CBR 250 since I already have a p220 as it would'nt be much of a change? - It is a definite upgrade alright. Would I sell a 2011 P220 and consider it as Worthy Upgrade - No

Wait for the Duke 200 / Hyosung gt 250r / new pulsar or any other bike in this price range?
- Makes more Sense

My basic requirements are a good tourer for the occasional long ride and good weekend short ride bike as I barely get much time off from my PhD . Would like to clip the top end (150-155) ever so often and mileage is a small concern although not a big one.
- Then the Duke isnt the bike for you. The CBR is the Best Tourer in the Market so far. And the rest will take its own sweet time.

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@Shreyas,
Me too in a similar dilemma. I have got a budget of 2.5 Lacs. IMO Ninja 250R is best considering our requirements but i will have to stretch a bit to buy it.
I would suggest you to wait for the Auto expo beginning from 07-Jan-2012. We will get to know new launches.

Blumarine005

Good suggestion. As as N250 is concerned, I guess there is no other bike in its comparison in India if you can afford it.

xxbomb

Since you have had a 220 till now...IMHO get a Ninja250 and be happy.

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ShreyasKD

Thanks for approving this thread . Although the topic being similar my requirements , current situation varied any how thanks for approving the thread.

Keep my current p220 for touring sake and the duke 200 would be a good change being a different ride and all. Viable?

yup anxiously awaiting the auto expo although feel the ones thats are'nt out in the news yet would take quite some time to get released and not patient to wait that long :X Anyway fingers crossed. I'd have to let go of my p220 in that scenario and dont think the ninja is a good ride in for the city considering the parking and all those constraints

true but has its constraints in city , don't it ? Also while travelling parking is an issue thats my only concern. Its like keppeing an eye on your footwear every time you enter a temple dont wanna end up with that dilema
Wish it were that easy hope the auto expo does disappoint then that scenario would become true !

avinrichards

220 to a CBR upgrade surely does not seem worth it. 220 is already solid tourer.

In your shoes if I can keep the 220 then I would probably go for a second N250/New KTM for those thrills

The KTM definitely seems a winner, but with the small 10L(if i remember correctly) touring is going to be from bunk to bunk.

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Go for CBR...it's not costly as Ninja & gives good average too...There's quite a difference in high end performance between CBR & P220

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gurveer

I am too in a similar dillema...current choice is KTM 200 but waiting for auto expo just to know if anything suitable is coming.

I have seen CBR owners not that happy with their machines, which has never been a case when talking to a N250 owner.

I have my p180 for daily commute, so need a bike for touring and some fun ! But the budget limits evrything