[What Bike]: To buy my 1st Bike: Every penny & tip matters - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

onlyyourspiyu · 05-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Hey all,

I am very new to this forum (just following it since 3days) and came here when I began my search inorder to buy my 1st bike...and in these three days, have read quite a lot of threads and posts.... Must say you all are doing a great job here...by sharing your passion and your worries.. 1st of all thumbs up to all...

Now coming back to my worry... consider me a novice when it comes to technical infos of bikes..but I am about to strike off something that has been on my wishlist for quite sometime...my own bike...!!

Been driving friend's since a long time...

Oki...so I need your help to decide which bike I should buy...

- my budget is very strict. 50k is arranged and ready, so lesser I have to spend above that is better...but checking out bikes within 70k

- need to travel a lot, mainly city travel...so need good mileage...
- have a good frame, broad physique, 6' height...so it shld suit my personality..

- and ya looks mai bindas ho...

- i change a lot of cities(one of the reasons i have not bought a bike yet), so the bike should a good resale value.

looking into both the 125cc and 150cc segment...dont like p150 or honda stunner..apache may nt b comfy fr me coz of my height...shine & gladiator don appeal to me...so they are to be ruled out...

read a lot of positive things about the suzuki GS here...but its 68k here in bangalore, is it really worth it...what about HH Hunk and xtreme against it, they are also a lil cheaper...

what about the new XCD 135, bajaj has been going GA-GA these days..

Quite frankly....right now I have no clue what should I buy...so all your suggestions will matter a lot...and help my choozze my baby

Aryan · 05-15-2009, 10:16 PM

Topic Approved.

insanebiker · 05-15-2009, 10:35 PM

U have mentioned that mileage matters, but what figure do u expect?

U can go for the GS150R. It s the most fuel efficient of the current 150's. And it is definitely worth the money.

HydBiker · 05-15-2009, 10:44 PM

The XCD might not be very good for your physique... if you think the RTR would be small then XCD would be too... Never the less, test ride it and make sure that those stupid scoops won't touch your knees. Other than this you have already ruled out the 125 cc options you have. Why not the Gladiator? Also, how about the Discover 135?

If city mileage and resale are concerns, I am nto very sure but I gues syou can check the HH Glamour and even its Fi avatar.

150 CC bikes would make you stretch your budjet to the max - except for the Hero Honda Acheiver. GS150R is a good choice. Both of them are sure to give you about the best mileage in their class - what ever that number is.

Am I making things more complex for you? May be it is time for me to go to bed

leon_nerd · 05-15-2009, 10:53 PM

I doub't GSR will have a good resale value. People are not comfortable buying a second hand Suzuki bike. I will say you should check out Discover 135. Hunk and Extreme are good too but check out their mileage figures. If you like then go with Hunk.

saif71184 · 05-15-2009, 10:57 PM

Honda Unicorn, I had the same requirements, It suits perfectly for your needs and Honda resales better than any other brand (though i dont think you will sell it

)

haxor · 05-15-2009, 11:06 PM

yamaha gladiator?
TVS flame?
HH Glamour(Lal saalam! )
Pulsar 180 UGIV

2nd hand bike:

Apache RTR
FZ16 (binoy selling his bike)
P200 (less mileage)

Nithanth · 05-15-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlyyourspiyu

- my budget is very strict. 50k is arranged and ready, so lesser I have to spend above that is better...but checking out bikes within 70k

- need to travel a lot, mainly city travel...so need good mileage...
- have a good frame, broad physique, 6' height...so it shld suit my personality..

- and ya looks mai bindas ho...

- i change a lot of cities(one of the reasons i have not bought a bike yet), so the bike should a good resale value.

I think the Honda Unicorn fits your requirements perfectly.

- Costs 65K on-road in Bangalore.
- Gives great mileage; about 55-60 kmpl in city, I've heard.

- It's pretty tall, so I think it'll suit your height perfectly

- Looks although not extremely good (personal preference), it still is pretty good!
- I think Honda and HH bikes have the best resale value!

viv.nomad · 05-15-2009, 11:13 PM

are bhai xcd chhup jayegi aapk niche...

better go for unicorn , it will suit u well!

chauhan_saurabh · 05-15-2009, 11:14 PM

+1 for Unicorn ..
That's the best bet for you as per your requirements.

05-15-2009, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
onlyyourspiyu To be biker in the House Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29	To buy my 1st Bike: Every penny & tip matters Hey all, I am very new to this forum (just following it since 3days) and came here when I began my search inorder to buy my 1st bike...and in these three days, have read quite a lot of threads and posts.... Must say you all are doing a great job here...by sharing your passion and your worries.. 1st of all thumbs up to all... Now coming back to my worry... consider me a novice when it comes to technical infos of bikes..but I am about to strike off something that has been on my wishlist for quite sometime...my own bike...!! Been driving friend's since a long time... Oki...so I need your help to decide which bike I should buy... - my budget is very strict. 50k is arranged and ready, so lesser I have to spend above that is better...but checking out bikes within 70k - need to travel a lot, mainly city travel...so need good mileage... - have a good frame, broad physique, 6' height...so it shld suit my personality.. - and ya looks mai bindas ho... - i change a lot of cities(one of the reasons i have not bought a bike yet), so the bike should a good resale value. looking into both the 125cc and 150cc segment...dont like p150 or honda stunner..apache may nt b comfy fr me coz of my height...shine & gladiator don appeal to me...so they are to be ruled out... read a lot of positive things about the suzuki GS here...but its 68k here in bangalore, is it really worth it...what about HH Hunk and xtreme against it, they are also a lil cheaper... what about the new XCD 135, bajaj has been going GA-GA these days.. Quite frankly....right now I have no clue what should I buy...so all your suggestions will matter a lot...and help my choozze my baby

05-15-2009, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

05-15-2009, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
insanebiker Petrol Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 1,236	U have mentioned that mileage matters, but what figure do u expect? U can go for the GS150R. It s the most fuel efficient of the current 150's. And it is definitely worth the money. __________________ When everything comes ur way, u r in the wrong way ;)

05-15-2009, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
HydBiker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,205	The XCD might not be very good for your physique... if you think the RTR would be small then XCD would be too... Never the less, test ride it and make sure that those stupid scoops won't touch your knees. Other than this you have already ruled out the 125 cc options you have. Why not the Gladiator? Also, how about the Discover 135? If city mileage and resale are concerns, I am nto very sure but I gues syou can check the HH Glamour and even its Fi avatar. 150 CC bikes would make you stretch your budjet to the max - except for the Hero Honda Acheiver. GS150R is a good choice. Both of them are sure to give you about the best mileage in their class - what ever that number is. Am I making things more complex for you? May be it is time for me to go to bed __________________ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Alumni? PM me for an Invitation to *myJNV - the navodayan connect!*

05-15-2009, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
leon_nerd Stop Staring Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 758	I doub't GSR will have a good resale value. People are not comfortable buying a second hand Suzuki bike. I will say you should check out Discover 135. Hunk and Extreme are good too but check out their mileage figures. If you like then go with Hunk. __________________ Enna Rascalla. Mind it !!!

05-15-2009, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
saif71184 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Malad, Mumbai Posts: 673	Honda Unicorn, I had the same requirements, It suits perfectly for your needs and Honda resales better than any other brand (though i dont think you will sell it ) __________________ “Inches make a Champion.” http://saif71184.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/saif71184

05-15-2009, 11:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
viv.nomad free roaming! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 425	are bhai xcd chhup jayegi aapk niche... better go for unicorn , it will suit u well!

05-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
chauhan_saurabh Newbie Biker Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bangalore Posts: 629	+1 for Unicorn .. That's the best bet for you as per your requirements.

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