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  • #31
    ^ Ravi, that problem is there with all the P220 owners...
    I also end up riding with Niranjan who has a P220 and Ritwik who has a P200...so for their thirst for more speed they usually cruises at 100 - 110+ km/hr. so as to match upto them i also ride at speeds in 95 - 100km/hr.

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    • #32
      ^^ yeah the ideal speed to CRUISE should be 80-90.. but if u get moody & open stretched permits u.. boost to triple digits..!


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      • #33
        Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
        ^^^
        he he... when was he around 110 KMPH???

        He's over 120 KMPH as far as it permits.
        Hahaha! I agree with you...maybe its something about his bike...the only time he was a bit slower was when I was riding his bike!
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        • #34
          my 2 cents

          any 150 cc bike is good enough to tour between 80-90 , just keep changing oil in 2000-2500 kms if you keep on touring regularly.

          I have always felt the best speed to tour on indian roads is between 80-95 .This would require minimum hard braking ,max control and shorter stopping distance , good pick up response for overtakes , best mileage possible,minimum vibes.

          A couple of things I would advise for touring are -

          1.Ride near the rpm (a little lower) where you get peak torque , this helps in easy overtaking and helps you in tight situations.

          2.If you ride at peak torque rpm , you will get max mileage for highest speed.If you increase speed any further the mileage will drop down.
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          • #35
            Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
            ^ Ravi, that problem is there with all the P220 owners...
            Problem or advantage....
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            • #36
              Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
              Problem or advantage....
              That depends on a person's riding style..!! If your riding style is ripping sorts then its an Advantage...and if your riding style is cruising then its a problem..!!

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              • #37
                Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
                Problem or advantage....
                Problem for us and advantage to them.

                Well Said Inder!!!
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                • #38
                  Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
                  That depends on a person's riding style..!! If your riding style is ripping sorts then its an Advantage...and if your riding style is cruising then its a problem..!!
                  You should ride at what style is comfortable to you, don't change ur riding style for someone else. Its much safer that way!

                  Its the responsibility of the person who's ripping to slow down at times for the slower people to catch up!
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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
                    You should ride at what style is comfortable to you, don't change ur riding style for someone else. Its much safer that way!

                    Its the responsibility of the person who's ripping to slow down at times for the slower people to catch up!
                    They both do slow down for rest of the gang to catch up..!! Thats why in most of the rides that we do he tails..!!

                    But, its just bcoz of NV that i try speeding..!!

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                    • #40
                      Before I used to ride above 100kmph and I enjoyed it. After all these years, as I have become uncle, I am settling towards matured riding, feeling most comfortable at 80-100kmph. But, in open stretches, I do keep the speedo just above 100kmph.

                      Of course, I will never change my style of riding if I am not comfortable, at some places, catching the p220.
                      Last edited by ravi@17bhp; 03-16-2009, 05:18 PM.
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                      • #41
                        mera naam badnaam kar raha hai? forgot those days when I had a little P150 and how you all made me suffer...and me used to ride the wheels off that beautiful machine to keep up with you guys

                        Anyway, I dont ride fast nowadays...dont remember the last time that I exceeded 105
                        And yes, niks, you are right...80-90 is the speed to cruise on...lots of reserve power at that speed and the current crop of Indian bikes are really comfortable doing these speeds.
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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
                          ^ Ravi, that problem is there with all the P220 owners...
                          I also end up riding with Niranjan who has a P220 and Ritwik who has a P200...so for their thirst for more speed they usually cruises at 100 - 110+ km/hr. so as to match upto them i also ride at speeds in 95 - 100km/hr.
                          Oye tu ZMA ka naam kharab kar raha hai mere dost...
                          You are forgetting me n Shiva on full throttle, but I guess you havnt seen any of us two, ripping to our limits!
                          But here its a question of safe n comfy riding, chal maaf kiya!

                          @NV: I remember, On Amby Vally, Christmas g2g... You were ahead while me n Shiva were tailing you @ 110+ (on speedo) on 2-3 stretches. So you still was at minimum of 110 kmph including our speedo errors n all.
                          Last edited by spiderweb; 03-16-2009, 05:36 PM.

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                          • #43
                            Me cruise @90-105km/hr on my xtreme.Only if i touch 110km/hr this GRRRR.. sound comes that too only mildly after 110 no grr..sound.
                            After changing to fully synthetic the bike feels stress free even @ 120km/hr.
                            but i keep it between 90-105km/hr.And i take a long break every 90kms.
                            Engine doesnt get very HOT even after 80kms of riding @100km/hr.
                            I guess its the synthetic oil .Overtaking too has become much safer.
                            Just today a politician pig on a scorpio scolded me for speeding.
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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by spiderweb View Post
                              @NV: I remember, On Amby Vally, Christmas g2g... You were ahead while me n Shiva were tailing you @ 110+ (on speedo) on 2-3 stretches. So you still was at minimum of 110 kmph including our speedo errors n all.
                              I was on a 150 or 220?
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                              • #45
                                The ideal riding speed depends on a lot of variables.

                                1. The Great Indian Cow
                                2. The Confused Street Dog.
                                3. Posers cutting across.
                                4. Density of Qualis/Scorpio waallahs
                                5. Aunty Jis keeping a steadfast 40kmph in a maruti on the high speed lane.
                                6. Doodhwaalas drifting lanes. (Manan knows all too well )
                                7. Tractors reversing/cutting/stalling everywhere (I know too well )
                                8. Wise cracks crossing the road, at the middle of the road and giving us a pass via a hand gesture.

                                Naah.. This list is endless

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