Samarth 619

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So, most of the time the bike would see 40+ kmph speeds, I perceive...

I strongly suggest Yamaha Gladiator. It does almost everything right, although city riding may require a bit more gearshifts, but it's acceptable by anyone, I feel.

My reasons, suited to your needs are:-->

1. Top Speed is maximum here,
2. High level of Refinement noticed at high speeds,
3. It will save you a cool Rs. 7000 something over stunner. For the same 11 horsepower & 5 Gears.
4. Stunner will give some 61 kmpl mileage, Gladiator will return 67 kmpl something, due to higher gearing...
5. A Tachometer on Gladiator will help a bit in efficient shifting,

For your needs, I find Gladiator just perfect. Mark my words, "You'll love it!" ///

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nightwing

I am lucky enough to own both of these two great machines albeit the previous iterations. I have a Discover 125 and the Gladiator DLX. But I hope my experiences with both of these machines would help you in making your choice since the new Gladiator SS/RS and the Discover 135 aren't much different from there predecessors.
The Gladiator then.
Pros:Killer Looks,Racing bike feel,5 gears,top end,handling.Very-very comfortable for 6 foot people.
Cons:Poor low end torque,exhaust note is not to everyone's liking,availability of spares,rusting issues,severe mileage drop with age.
My views: The Gladiator is an excellent bike that is marred by some practicality issues that may hamper your everyday ride. The headlight,for instance,is very weak to the point that going out at night is suicidal.Not good if you return from office/work/college late.
The torque at lower end isnt good. With a heavy pillion the bike does feel strained. Even without a pillion be ready to be left behind the crowd of other 125cc bikes in short distances. Only if you rev the bike as hard as it's meant to be ridden,will you stay ahead.
Maintenance cost is quite high and with age you may have to change quite a number of parts. Spares are an issue.
On the plus side,the bike feels rock stable at high speeds and that planted feel around the corners is a joy to behold. The first time you get on the Gladiator,trust me you will be entering corners at speeds you wouldnt have dreamed of.
The Gladiator than is like a Gladiator,it will chew away miles endlessly. But do remember:the Gladiator is good only as long as it's ridden hard and fast and by people who dont give a damn about the mileage.
You have already read about other people's views about the Gladiator so I wont carry this further on.

The Discover.
Pros:Excellent torquey engine,comfort,sound,good mileage even when pushed to it's limits.
Cons: Looks aren't the best,only 4 gears,slight vibrations above 60,seating position is a bit cramped for tall riders.
My views: As far as I see, the two things that work against the Discover are the looks(subjective) and the lack of fifth gear which it needs very badly. Not to mention the bike is not unique anymore. Lot's of them on the road(not the new model though). The other minus point is the airlock issue that plagues Bajaj's bikes. If you keep your bike under the sun for a long period then be prepared for stalling issues just after you start riding.(there's a way round that though )
On the plus side,I feel the Discover is a most understated bike. Its 'pure commuter' image has completely overshadowed the fact that it's the most fun filled 135cc/125cc out there. The first time you fire up the engine and hear the metal gurgling of the exhaust,you will fall in love with it. Not to mention the biggest plus point with the Discover,in the everyday runs to the office and the college is that it always has power. No matter what situation you are in,no matter what gear,the Discover has the power to pull you through. And pull the pillions with ease too.
The headlight is strong unlike the Gladiator.
Around a track(not a proper one),I have kept up with the Gladiators (mine and a Type JA) and passed them many times. There's so much torque infact that even though the Gladiator may enter the corner first but the Discover will always be the faster one out.
The Discover does all the things that the Gladiator does but IMO its more pleasing. The torque,the sound and the mileage will always keep you smiling. Maintenance costs are cheap and so are the spares. No rusting issues that I can report. In my three years of owning the bike,I changed nothing except the clutch plates and that too because every TDH learned to ride on my Discover.
The Discover than is the ideal choice for city runs. Its fast,frugal and fun.But it will leave you with a yearning inside you whever you come home: 'I wish it had 5 gears.'
And that's hard.

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Nithanth

Why don't you have XCD 135 on your list? BTW, if you can afford a Unicorn, go for it without a second thought!

rennycornelius

YAMAHA GLADIATOR.................

go buy it.......

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pk28.karthik

Have you taken any test rides of the bikes you have mentioned? i suggest you take a test ride first and then discuss here.
and if you can extend your budget a little , then you can buy honda unicorn which has all the criteria you are looking for. just think about it.

before anything test ride the bikes

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satishg

Gladiator RS...nothing like it

sayank10

it is 3 year old thread bro.

probably the ts is planning an upgrade by now.

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#overkill is underrated.
#the greatest ride is the last ride.
#how random roads may appear there is still a destination.
#i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road.
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Rashid

i was checking for newposts and forgot that i clicked similar post
he he

Berlin

haha you are just little late by three years.........

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